2016 Mazda6 gets a subtle makeover The 2016 Mazda6 is a mid-size sedan with aspirations to compete against near-luxury cars its size. Two years after a complete overhaul, we get a facelift. Nothing overly dramatic, but enough to keep the car competitive and appealing. The front end has been given the once-over - grille, LED headlamps - but it's not dramatic. The big changes are inside: reshaped instrument panel, new floor console, tightened up panel gaps and better materials. More sound insulation to calm the ride, more supportive seats. This is a nice tweaking, not an overhaul. The carry-over 2.5-litre four-cylinder. No word here about the once-promised diesel engine. End of January, 2015. No prices announced, but it's a good bet there won't be price increases. Cool quotient: 3.5 out of 5