2013 Mazda MAZDA6: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2013 Mazda6 is a light trim-update year, led by the removal of the s Touring Plus. That leaves the s Grand Touring as the lineup’s only V6 model.
About the 2013 Mazda MAZDA6
2nd generation (2009-2013), final model year before the all-new 3rd-generation 2014 Mazda6.
Mazda marketed the Mazda6 as the midsize sedan for drivers who did not want a bland family car. Its pitch centered on sporty steering and handling, sleek aerodynamics, generous rear-seat room, and available V6 power. Against Camry and Accord rivals, Mazda leaned on a “sports sedan built by sports-car fanatics” message: practical enough for daily family use, but more engaging and more stylish than the class norm.
The lineup ranges from the straightforward i Sport to the more polished i Touring and tech-focused i Touring Plus. The i Grand Touring adds heated leather seats, Bose audio, and a rearview camera, while the s Grand Touring tops the range with a 3.7-liter V6 and six-speed automatic.
What changed, by category
2013 Mazda MAZDA6 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 5-Spd w/Manual Mode | Auto, 5-Spd w/Manual Mode | Auto, 5-Spd w/Manual Mode | Auto, 5-Spd w/Manual Mode | Auto, 6-Spd w/Manual Mode |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 170 hp | 272 hp |
| Torque | 167 lb-ft | 167 lb-ft | 167 lb-ft | 167 lb-ft | 269 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 16.6 cu-ft | 16.6 cu-ft | 16.6 cu-ft | 16.6 cu-ft | 16.6 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| HID Headlights | |||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||
| LED Tail Lights | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
| Bluetooth | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Subwoofer | |||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Mazda6 a redesigned model?
No. The 2013 Mazda6 carries over without a redesign and is the final model year of the second generation. The all-new third-generation Mazda6 arrives for 2014.
Which 2013 Mazda6 trim has the V6?
The s Grand Touring is the only 2013 Mazda6 trim with the 3.7-liter V6. It pairs that engine with a six-speed automatic transmission.
What happened to the Mazda6 s Touring Plus for 2013?
The s Touring Plus was dropped for 2013. Its removal leaves the s Grand Touring as the sole V6 model in the lineup.
Which 2013 Mazda6 trims gained standard 18-inch wheels?
The i Touring Plus and i Grand Touring gained standard 18-inch alloy wheels for 2013. The body styling otherwise carries over without a redesign.
How different is the 2013 Mazda6 from the 2012 model?
The 2013 Mazda6 is only lightly different from the 2012 model. Its main updates are the dropped s Touring Plus, standard 18-inch wheels on two four-cylinder trims, and standard satellite radio on both Grand Touring trims.