Strengths
- ECOTY 2003
- MPS variant 256 bhp turbo AWD
- Saloon, hatch and Estate
Weaknesses
- Rust kills them on UK roads
- Cabin plastics dated
- Diesel weak before MZR-CD
Notable tech
- First-gen Mazda 6 (GG / GY)
- Mazda GG platform
- 1.8 / 2.0 / 2.3 MZR petrol
- 2.0 / 2.0 MZR-CD diesel
- MPS 2.3 turbo AWD performance variant
- Saloon, hatch, Estate
Common issues
- Rust rear arches and sills
- Subframe corrosion
- Coil pack failure
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across GG's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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1.8 petrol
BHP120
Torque165 Nm
0–6011.0 s
Top124 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT
2.0 petrol
BHP145
Torque184 Nm
0–609.6 s
Top130 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT
2.3 petrol
BHP165
Torque203 Nm
0–608.5 s
Top130 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT / 5AT
2.0 MZR-CD diesel
BHP141
Torque330 Nm
0–609.5 s
Top127 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT
2.3 MPS turbo AWD
BHP256
Torque380 Nm
0–606.6 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT