Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the Mazda 6 Sedan GJ Facelift asks RM1,032 more but keeps the same 153 hp, 200 Nm 2.0-litre petrol engine, 10.5-second 0-100 km/h time, 5.7 L/100 km rating and 489-litre boot as the Mazda 6 Sedan GJ. The extra money buys Sport mode, G-Vectoring Control, an electronic parking brake, all-seat belt reminders and three years/60,000 km of free servicing. The facelift is the tidier buy if those additions matter; otherwise, the GJ delivers the same core sedan for less.
Pick the Mazda 6 Sedan GJ if you want the same 153 hp drivetrain, space and fuel rating while spending RM1,032 less.
Pick the Mazda 6 Sedan GJ Facelift if you want Sport mode, G-Vectoring Control, an electronic parking brake and free servicing.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda 6 Sedan GJ RM155,159; Mazda 6 Sedan GJ Facelift RM156,191.
- Transmission: Mazda 6 Sedan GJ SkyActiv-Drive; Mazda 6 Sedan GJ Facelift SkyActiv-Drive with Sport mode.
- Chassis control: Mazda 6 Sedan GJ has no G-Vectoring Control listed; Mazda 6 Sedan GJ Facelift gets G-Vectoring Control.
- Parking brake: Mazda 6 Sedan GJ has no parking-brake type listed; Mazda 6 Sedan GJ Facelift gets an electronic parking brake.
- Seatbelt reminder: Mazda 6 Sedan GJ has none listed; Mazda 6 Sedan GJ Facelift has reminders for all seats.
- Service cover: Mazda 6 Sedan GJ has no free-service cover listed; Mazda 6 Sedan GJ Facelift includes three years/60,000 km free service.
GJ
- RM1,032 lower purchase price
- Same 153 hp and 200 Nm as the facelift
- Same 489-litre boot and 5.7 L/100 km rating
- No Sport mode
- No G-Vectoring Control listed
- No electronic parking brake or all-seat belt reminder
GJ Facelift
- SkyActiv-Drive adds Sport mode
- G-Vectoring Control is fitted
- Three years/60,000 km free service
- Costs RM1,032 more
- No power or acceleration gain over the GJ
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM155,159✓ | RM156,191 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM379 | RM379 |
| 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 | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 153 hp | 153 hp |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 83.5 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive | SkyActiv-Drive with Sport mode |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 10.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 5.7 L/100 km | 5.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,865 mm | 4,865 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,830 mm |
| Weight | 1,393 kg | 1,393 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 62 litres | 62 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 489 litres | 489 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R17 | 225/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R17 | 225/55R17 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" 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 | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen projector | Halogen projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| 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 |
| 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, 6 speakers | MZD Connect Touchscreen with radio, CD, MP3, AUX, USB and Bluetooth, 6 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 | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 3-year/60,000 km free service |
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 Sedan GJ or Mazda 6 Sedan GJ Facelift better?
The Mazda 6 Sedan GJ Facelift is better equipped, with Sport mode, G-Vectoring Control, an electronic parking brake, all-seat belt reminders and free servicing. The GJ is the smarter choice if those items are not important, as performance, economy and cabin practicality are unchanged.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda 6 Sedan GJ Facelift costs RM1,032 more than the Mazda 6 Sedan GJ.
Does the Mazda 6 Sedan GJ Facelift have more power?
No. Both use a 1,998 cc naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 153 hp and 200 Nm, drive the front wheels through a six-speed automatic, and reach 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds.