The Mazda Atenza Concept '01, known outside Japan as Mazda6 Concept '01, is a concept car produced by Mazda. It first appeared in Gran Turismo Concept and has been featured in all subsequent mainline games up to Gran Turismo 6.
Other names[]
In both GT Concept and GT4, this car appears under different names depending on the game region. Starting from GTPSP, both variants are available regardless of the game's region.
| Region | Name | Internal Name |
|---|---|---|
| NTSC-J | MAZDA アテンザ (GTC) マツダ アテンザ コンセプト '01 (GT4 onwards) |
atenza_5hb_01 |
| International | MAZDA 6 (GTC) Mazda6 Concept '01 (GT4 onwards) |
mazda6_tmv_01 |
Colors[]
In both versions of the car, there are three colors to choose from:
- Fuoco Giallo (Yellow)
- Ultimo Rosso (Red)
- Pacifico Azzurro (Blue)
In-game description[]
"A concept model of the Atenza that garnered attention with its aggressive style."
*The Mazda Atenza was sold as the Mazda 6 outside Japan.
The Atenza, Mazda's mid-sized sedan, appeared in June 2002, a year after making its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show. The Atenza was strategically placed against its main rivals, the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, as the driver's alternative, with a taut sporty suspension and slightly smaller body. In Japan, the car was offered in three body styles: a 4-door sedan, a 5-door hatchback and a station wagon.
The car featured attractive-yet bold styling, highlighted by the company's trademark pentagonal grille. The Atenza rode on a brand new platform that saw use in Ford vehicles around the world (Mazda was partially owned by Ford at the time). It featured a sport-tuned double wishbone suspension up front and a multilink at the rear, which helped make the Atenza the best handling car in its class.
The car came equipped with two engine choices; a 2.0-liter DOHC inline-4 that produced 142 HP and a 2.3-liter DOHC inline-4 that pumped out 175 HP. The U.S. had a V6 included in the mix. They came mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission and a 5-speed manual gearbox that came later down the line. Most models were front-wheel-drive, with a few all-wheel-drive versions included in the mix. In July 2003, Mazda introduced the 23Z, a sporty model that defined the model. It came only in 5-door trim and the 2.3-liter inline-4.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 4 | --- | --- | Win the FF Challenge |
| Gran Turismo PSP | Mazda Dealership | 500,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Used Car Dealership (Lv. 0+) | 39,970 | Complete the A-License with Silvers or better |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Mazda Dealership | 40,000 | --- |
Trivia[]
- Despite the car being labelled as a concept model in later games, it is placed in the "New Cars - Pacific" section in GT Concept. Coincidentally, the Atenza version carries "5hb" (possibly standing for 5-door hatchback) in it's internal name, while the Mazda6 version carries "tmv" for Tokyo Motor Show Version.
- In Gran Turismo 4, this car cannot be sold, only discarded from the garage. Additionally, because the car's drivetrain is not listed, it cannot enter the FF Challenge event.
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