2017.5 Mazda6 Adds Standard Safety Tech

Mazda is offering a mid-model-year Mazda6 that will include blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert as standard equipment, as well as providing available leather seating, Mazda has announced.

by Staff

October 11, 2017

2017.5 Mazda6 Adds Standard Safety Tech — *Photo of 2017.5 Mazda6 courtesy of Mazda.*

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*Photo of 2017.5 Mazda6 courtesy of Mazda.*

The 2017.5 Mazda6's retail price remains the same as the 2017 Mazda6. The new model also improves sound insulation.

The 2017.5 Mazda6 mid-size sedan returns in Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, and GT Premium trim grades. The safety technology is available in the base Sport model.

Mazda details additional upgrades here.

Topics:Mazda Mid-Size Sedans Safety Mazda Mazda6 Operations

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