Verdict
At RM188,648 apiece, there is no price penalty for the Mazda 6 Grand Touring GJ Facelift. The mechanical case is a draw: both wagons use a 2,488 cc naturally aspirated petrol four with 185 hp and 250 Nm, a six-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic, and reach 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds. Both also carry 522 litres behind the tailgate. For a Malaysian buyer, the facelift is the straightforward pick because it changes bi-xenon projector headlamps to LED projectors and adds G-Vectoring Control without sacrificing anything measurable.
Pick the Mazda 6 Grand Touring GJ if you are satisfied with bi-xenon projector headlamps and do not need G-Vectoring Control.
Pick the Mazda 6 Grand Touring GJ Facelift if you want LED projector headlamps and G-Vectoring Control for the same RM188,648 price.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda 6 Grand Touring GJ RM188,648 | Mazda 6 Grand Touring GJ Facelift RM188,648
- Headlamps: bi-xenon projector | LED projector
- Chassis control: no G-Vectoring Control listed | G-Vectoring Control
- 0-100 km/h: 8.2 seconds | 8.2 seconds
- Boot space: 522 litres | 522 litres
GJ
- Same RM188,648 price as the facelift
- 185 hp and 250 Nm 2.5-litre petrol engine
- 522-litre wagon boot
- Bi-xenon projector headlamps instead of LED projectors
- No G-Vectoring Control listed
GJ Facelift
- LED projector headlamps
- G-Vectoring Control
- Same 185 hp, 250 Nm and 522-litre boot as the GJ
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM188,648 | RM188,648 |
| Body type | Wagon | Wagon |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM868 | RM868 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 185 hp at 5,700 rpm | 185 hp at 5,700 rpm |
| Torque | 250 Nm at 3,250 rpm | 250 Nm at 3,250 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 89 mm × 100 mm | 89 mm × 100 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive | SkyActiv-Drive |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.2 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 218 km/h | 218 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,800 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm | 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,506 kg | 1,506 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 62 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 522 litres | 522 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R19 | 225/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R19 | 225/45R19 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 three-point | 5 three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-xenon projector | LED projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable 8-way Driver's Seat with Memory, Power Adjustable Front Passenger Seat | Power Adjustable 8-way Driver's Seat with Memory, Power Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Front, tilt and slide | Front, tilt and slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 front | 1 front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 front, 2 rear | 2 front, 2 rear |
| Audio | Touch-screen with radio, CD, MP3, AUX, USB and Bluetooth, 11 speakers | Touch-screen with radio, CD, MP3, AUX, USB and Bluetooth, 11 speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Start | Keyless Push Start |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 3 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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GJ vs GJ Facelift FAQ
Is the Mazda 6 Grand Touring GJ or Mazda 6 Grand Touring GJ Facelift better?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring GJ Facelift is better on specification because it adds LED projector headlamps and G-Vectoring Control. Engine output, 8.2-second 0-100 km/h time, dimensions, boot capacity and safety hardware are otherwise the same.
What is the price difference?
There is no price difference: both the Mazda 6 Grand Touring GJ and Mazda 6 Grand Touring GJ Facelift are priced at RM188,648.
Do the Mazda 6 Grand Touring GJ and Facelift have different engines?
No. Both use a 2,488 cc naturally aspirated direct-injection petrol inline-four producing 185 hp at 5,700 rpm and 250 Nm at 3,250 rpm, paired with a six-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic and front-wheel drive.
