Mazda6 MPS news - High-performance Mazda6 hits 62mph in 6.6 seconds - 2006

Mazda has revealed prices and specifications for its new super-saloon.

The Mazda6 MPS, first unveiled in October, costs from £23,950 (on the road).

For this you get a 256bhp, 2.3-litre turbocharged saloon that reaches 62mph from rest in 6.6 seconds, hitting a top speed of 150mph.

The MPS features standard four-wheel drive and a whole host of driver aids, including assisted braking control.

Standard equipment is generous and includes cruise control, a sunroof, bucket-style seats, a six-CD autochanger with steering-wheel mounted controls and bi-Xenon headlamps.

Side skirts, a rear spoiler, dual exhaust pipes, tinted glass and 18in alloy wheels complete the look.

The Mazda6 MPS is available to buy now.