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by Nick Tragianis | November 15, 2017
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The Mazda6 sedan is finally getting something we've wanted for quite some time – more power.
For 2018, Mazda will stuff the CX-9's 2.5-litre turbo-four under the hood of the 6. Exact power figures haven't been detailed just yet, but in the CX-9, the engine produces 250 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft. of torque on 93-octane gas, and 227 horses on regular-grade gas. The normally aspirated, 2.5L four-cylinder sticks around, but it will be more efficient thanks to a new cylinder deactivation system, allowing it to run on two cylinders at times.
Visually, the 2018 Mazda6 dons a new front end seemingly inspired by the Design Vision Concept. The tweaks include a restyled grille, new headlights and a revised bumper, and we can pick out a new wheel design based on the teaser photo. The cabin also sees a handful of visual tweaks, coming across as more elegant and less cluttered than before.
We'll bring you more on the 2018 Mazda6 later this month from the 2017 L.A. Auto Show, where it will officially debut.
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