As usual the U.S. market is a few steps behind when it comes to Mazda. This refreshed version of the Mazda6 is headed for a debut at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show in March. The Asian get to sample it even early as it's just gone on understanding in Nihon as the Atenza.

Other than a few minor styling updates, the biggest news emerging from this update is the installation of Mazda's new "Sky G" four-cylinder engine in a production vehicle. Mazda claims that this new direct-injected wonder will get roughly 15% better mileage than its current family of four-cylinders. No word yet when the U.S. will get in on the action, but it shouldn't be long.