2014 Mazda Mazda6

The all-new 2014 Mazda6 is a feast for the eyes. The Mazda6 is adapted for more practical wheels-to-road use, yet does not sacrifice style or its appeal of being a game-changer in the midsize vehicle segment.

Beneath its broad hood is a SKYACTIV-G 2.5-liter gasoline engine that produces 184 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 185 lb-ft of torque at 3,250 rpm. This 13:1 race-car-high compression ratio gasoline engine offers 8 percent more horsepower and nearly 11 percent more torque than the MZR 2.5-liter gasoline engine it replaces.

The 2014 Mazda6 features a bold new front fascia with a five-point "signature wing." This new look evokes a tempered aggression, controlled yet taut beneath the three dominant character strokes that flow alongside the sculpted body.

The Mazda6 sits on a 111-inch long wheelbase, allowing for a roomier interior and ample storage space. Compared to the previous generation, the front wheels have been pushed forward nearly 4 inches in relation to the A-pillar, resulting in reduced overhang while the rear deck has been shortened, further enhancing the vehicle's lower, leaner and longer stance.

The interior offers a driver-oriented cockpit with knobs and controls within intuitive reach. The luxurious interior overwhelms in its clean simplicity and quality materials. Cavernous but comfortable, the 2014 Mazda6 features a new instrument panel in two new metallic finishes -- Bordeaux and Dark -- as well as soft fabrics on frequently touched surfaces, such as the door trim and along the instrument panel. The instrument cluster is presented with white scale markings on a dark spindle groove-and-honeycomb pattern to accentuate clarity and readability. An encircling metal ring provides a distinctive finishing touch.

Wrapped in an all-new "Soul Red" metallic paint finish, the Mazda6 rests upon 19-inch, five-double-spoke alloy wheels, which offer added stability to the dynamics of the vehicle's SKYACTIV-Body and SKYACTIV-Chassis.