The Mazda6, also known as the Mazda Atenza in Japan, is a mid-size sedan that has been in production by Mazda since 2002. It replaced the Capella/626 models that were long-produced by the company. The Mazda6 was introduced as an embodiment of Mazda's "Stylish, Insightful, and Spirited" design philosophy, setting the tone for future models like the Mazda2, RX-8, Mazda3, Mazda5, MX-5, and CX-7.
The first-generation Mazda6, launched in May 2002 in Japan as the Atenza, included a range of body styles such as a four-door sedan, a four-door hatchback, and a five-door wagon, marketed
