[atceeze]

Hey everyone,
I wanted to research but have not found a definitive answer. I wanted to know what defines a GL and GJ.
I have a 2017 Mazda 6 Touring and in my Vin it states that i have a GL1. I do understand that I own a refreshed (facelift) generation but I'm unsure if it has to do with the aesthetics or power plant the vehicles come in.

For example; I used to own a 2012 Honda Accord Coupe. Their variants were CS1 & CS2. CS1 would carry inline 4 engines and CS2 would carry V6 engines.

Any information helps. Thanks!

 

[Cdn17Sport6MT]

Hey everyone,
I wanted to research but have not found a definitive answer. I wanted to know what defines a GL and GJ.
I have a 2017 Mazda 6 Touring and in my Vin it states that i have a GL1. I do understand that I own a refreshed (facelift) generation but I'm unsure if it has to do with the aesthetics or power plant the vehicles come in.

For example; I used to own a 2012 Honda Accord Coupe. Their variants were CS1 & CS2. CS1 would carry inline 4 engines and CS2 would carry V6 engines.

Any information helps. Thanks!

I'd like to know too. I have a '17 (GL) too

 

[tango]

My understanding is that there is no true mechanical differences between GJ and GL models. The GJ is from 2012-2016 (including the world models) while the GL is from 2016 to present. There was a facelift for 2016 that included improvements to the seats, sound-deadening and a few other things that really shouldn't count that much to the point where a new chassis designation might have been necessary. I wouldn't be surprised if Mazda just ran out of numbers to tack on to GJ and then just moved on to the next designation, GL. No idea why they skipped K, though...

 

[Givemefuel]

new dashboard, new center console, new shifter, new steering wheel, new HU, new... rims? what else?

am-i right?

 

[Cdn17Sport6MT]

Steering wheel did change for the '17 versus the '16... but the '16 steering wheel may indeed be different than the wheel from '14 and '15. That'd make it a "one year wonder".

 

[soonerbrink]

I have a 2016 and I think these are some of the differences... Steering wheel, exterior mirrors, gauges (temp gauge on lower trim), I believe brake hold was added. A lot of manufacturers list 2017 models as 2017 and 2017.5. I think this had to do with some of the safety changes (not sure). Maybe that's the reason for the GJ/GL change? More changes took place from 2015-2016 and from 2017-2018, compared to 2016-2017, so it does seem odd the nomenclature would change for 2017.