Mazda has announced the 6 Venture edition for the UK market. With a production run of just 257 units, it features a host of body and interior upgrades over the Mazda6 TS it is based on for a starting price of £21,000.
Body style is limited to either a hatchback or estate sporting 17-inch gunmetal grey alloy wheels, sports front grille, rear spoilers, tinted rear windows and rear parking sensors.
Interior upgrades include TomTom satellite navigation, integrated Bluetooth, half leather seats and heated front seats.
Two engine choices are available: a 2.0-litre 153hp petrol engine that returns 40.9mpg and 159g/km CO2 and a 2.2-litre 161hp diesel returning 53.3mpg and 140g/km.
Next year (2013) will see a replacement for the Mazda6, as previewed by the Takeri concept car first seen at the Tokyo Motor Show.
Eldred Green - 16 Apr 2012