Mazda’s newest sedan, the Mazda6, promises to keep going from where the successful old model left off. With it’s combination of newly found refinement and power, it’s sure to win over a slew of new consumers. Now Mazda has finally released the official pricing scheme for this new model.

The 2009 MAZDA6 sports sedan will start at $18,550 for a MAZDA6 i SV, equipped with a 170-horsepower 2.5-liter I-4 engine and a six-speed manual transmission.  Pricing for the 2009 MAZDA6 s, powered by a 273-horsepower V6 engine and six-speed Sport AT automatic transmission begins at $24,130.  Destination charges for all 2009 model-year Mazda vehicles are $670, $715 in Alaska.

The 2009 MAZDA6 will be available as a four-door sedan and in four trim levels: SV (I-4 models only), Sport, Touring and Grand Touring, and with varying levels of standard and optional equipment. All models will come with these features as standard equipment: air-conditioning, power windows, mirrors and door locks, anti-lock brakes (ABS), dynamic stability control, traction control, frontal and seat-mounted airbags for driver and front passenger, side air-curtain airbags for front and rear seat passengers and a tire-pressure monitoring system.
Jim O’Sullivan, president and CEO Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) had this to say of the new Mazda6: “This is the most important new vehicle Mazda has launched in a decade. Bringing any new car to market at a competitive price has always been critical, but seldom more-so than today.  Customers are looking for that rare combination of style, dynamics, economy and a great price, and the all-new 2009 MAZDA6 delivers on all levels.”

The 2009 MAZDA6 will be available at dealers across the U. S. starting in late August, 2008. All the cars will be sold and badged as 2009 models.