2018 Mazda 6 Signature // Boost Boost Boost!
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- The Mazda6 has been upgraded with a 2.5L four-cylinder dynamic pressure turbo-charged motor! This was a good choice by Mazda, because the new Mazda6 is torquey, fun, and luxurious. But it's not without it's quirks....
Just bought a 2020 Mazda6 GT Reserve in Soul Red....what an incredible set of wheels. Love it!!
Do you find it fast or fun to drive or is it pretty slow
@@swxyify1570its fun to drive for sure but fast? i mean come on what do u expect with that price range
I met people like you and I always feel like I met someone special
You are correct - "quite exciting to drive" is an understatement! Great video - thanks for sharing!
Most nice looking sedan for last 7 years. "Look boring and not stand out". :). One of the best handling front wheel drive non sport sedans "i`m not bored to drive it".Also 0-60 for 8 sec is not slow is adequate. (For Europe is nippy).
I said it before and I'll say it again. You NEED to film some cross over content with The Straight Pipes. Get Yuri on a wrench. Think of it Mighty Car Mods/Roadkill - Worlds collide!! Throw some Savagegeese in there for a intro monologue. Thanks....let me know when this going to happen.
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Guess we will see if we can make this happen!
Hey man Dads need cars too. :-) I have the 2018 GT with the Turbo and I think this was a spot on review. I think you sell the fun factor a little bit short, only because I'm not sure what would really be more fun in this price range and general size. An Accord 2.0T? It really compares pretty well to some of my pre-dad 'fun' cars, it handles almost as well as my MK5 GTI and is probably quicker. If they sold this car with a manual and a LSD it would make a great reasonably priced 'sporty' sedan, but Mazda is all about entry luxury market now.
Thomas, excellent review of a very good Mazda 6. One thing about Mazda, they tend to listen to criticism, which is why I fully expect the back up and 360 cameras to be changed out sooner than later. The only real criticism in every review I have read or seen on this vehicle. Other than that, well done Mazda.
I guess we will see. I’ll be testing the new mx5 very soon so I’m curious if the camera is better.
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I hope so, can't wait to see how beneficial the extra power is. Hoping they have firmed up the suspension a little and decreased body roll.
... Is it the cameras (we have a cx5) or is it the screen's resolution? Daytime is fine, but night (darkness) performance is absolutely horrible. The pixelation is atrocious and bright areas cause too much saturation. We have ours set to dim when lights are on and brightnes/contrast are +3 up from middle.
I'm sure it will improve, the ones on the new Mazda3 are amazing and if I'm not mistaken they are at least 720p... at least the back up camera look very sharp.
Active Driving Display and you're right about the steering. I work for Mazda and also own a 2014 Mazda 3 s GT. The Mazda 3 has the best steering in the lineup, MX-5 included because it's slightly heavy and lends into itself at higher speed. MX-5 steering can sometimes have a dead feeling off center and the Mazda 6 steering has gotten too light.
So much substance
Best car review I've ever seen
hands down
❤️ Mazda6
Overall nice well-thought out review that doesnt simply repeat the spec sheet. Your observations are very similar to mine. I recently moved from a 2016 6 to a new 2018 Sig (same spec as the one youre driving). The tires were really my only beef with the car and I had those swapped out. I also did enjoy driving the 2016, which was wonderfully balanced with an engine that needed to be revved for max performance-but that was part of the fun. The 2018 is just a better car all around IMO and is a testament to Mazda's engineering given its nearly a 6 year old design.
I will say that I AM a fan of the infotainment and like you did find some of the functions a little unintuitive to start. But I think after a slight learning curve the issues go away. Point of fact, one of the things I enjoy about newer Mazdas is the Infotainment UX. Once Apple CP and Android Auto come out it will be pretty much perfect IMO. I also test drove quite a few cars before deciding on the 6 and many of the infotainment systems, including Yuri's much lauded Hyundai, had quirks and weird interfacing choices that seemed worse to me. But ultimately its whatever works for you. Even if your main qualifying metric is whether it rewinds satellite radio. 😉
The visors tho
Wooord I've been waiting for this one
“send me a video of u trying to scroll out on the map” amazingg
Is it better for a lower trim car to look like the higher trims or higher trims looking like the lower trims? Just wait for those LED DRL/headlights to go south; talk about a wake up call. I like the direction Mazda is going and am considering the sport trim w/man6spd but is it a better car than similar offerings fron honda and vw? (current cx5 owner)
The GT/Signature trims are nice places to be however I believe the 2.5t could benefit from traditional turbo tuning to make it feel more responsive. I know how Mazda designed the turbine exhaust passages for quicker spooling, but in general turbos like to breathe on both the cool and hot sides.
Hopefully this new trim/platform along w/Mazda's racing efforts will spawn a new speed6 (and speed3) and inject that 'zoom zoom into a segment that desperately needs a shot of adrenaline to bring buyers back into the car segment.
I just want Mazda to bring the 6wagon to the states...w/a manual option of course.
Great review! Probably a smarter buy over the new Camry 4 cylinder and Accord Turbo (4cyl.)
For someone who review cars...several cars, I can’t believe you can’t get the navigation toggle. I only had experience with android phones and apple phones... and my mazda was my first car with on board navigation and i figured out how to use the infotainment system within the same day
HI, Can you review 2018 accord 2.0t sport and do comparison with 18 mazda 6 turbo. the 6 turbo has quite big torque number over accord 2.0t. but some reviews shown the accord is faster than 6 and sportier on driving dynamic. please do the review on accord 2.0t and find out which one is more attractive.
comes down to transmission and HP. I also think the accord is lighter as well and from what i recall better factory tires.
I've raced my friends Accord 2.0t several times in my 6 Signature. The accord is a bit faster from a complete stop but past 40mph the Mazda 6 out pulls the Accord, even up past 100 the Mazda will continue to out pull the Accord.
The Mazda feels like it has more useable power but the extra gears on the accords transmission help it pull from a stop a little bit cleaner.
That's just stock, the Mazda has way more potential for power in the after market, but seeing as the Mazda is a 2.5L and the Accord is only a 2.0L that shouldn't be surprising. The Mazda can easily pass 310 horsepower and 380 LB of torque with a simple tune, Mazda limits a lot of the engines power to try and help combat wheel spin... It's a FWD car after all, and after tuning mine I can honestly say there's a limit to how much power you can put down in a FWD car before it starts to seriously impact your day to day driving experience.
These are FWD family cars, they ride nice and have decent power but if your looking to impress anyone with power a FWD mid size shouldn't be your first option... They both have more then enough power to make most people happy, both are reliable, just pick whatever looks the best to you cus you can't go wrong with either.
Owner of a 2007 Mazda Speed6 Grand Touring. Wish they put AWD in this vehicle would definitely consider it for a daily. FWD can’t get out of my driveway without assistance even with really good snow tires if we get 4+ inches of snow which is very frequent in the winter. Would rather grab the CX5 turbo or the 3 AWD.
back up camera doesnt matter to me because who needs a camera to drive. but i would want the signature for other details
Many years ago I had a Mazda six and I love that car handle great and got great gas mileage and it was an automatic of course now I’m driving a Mustang GT with a 10 speed automatic and that makes it no contest LOL
Stangs now look "good" but hold a kind of "my 40s aunt" car vibe...gotta go with a challenger or a camaro for actual performance and badass look
I have a 2008 Mazda 6 GT and I’m 6”3 and I fit good with some place to spare
Was recently looking to replace my 2013 MK6 GTI (Stage I Tune) and (for reasons to complicated to explain) I considered several of the revamped sedans for 2018: 2.0L Turbo Accord Touring, the V6 Camry XSE, and the Mazda6 Signature trim.
I've owned several Mazdas and like the brand. And being accustomed to a turbo 4 banger, I was expecting quite a kick from the "6". Oddly, I found the Mazda to feel and perform more like the naturally aspirated Camry than the Honda. Not as quick, of course. Both the Camry and the Honda were significantly quicker but the Mazda's performance was quite adequate. It was not, however, a typical turbo performance pattern. More like the linear acceleration of the Toyota. I wasn't necessarily disappointed, just puzzled. I've since decided that it was a deliberate design/engineering decision on Mazda's part. The 2.5L four banger in both the CX9 and now the Mazda6 seems to be purposely designed to deliver low end torque and respectable, but not exciting, overall performance without the typical turbo surge.
All in all, I found the Mazda to be a fine vehicle. As most reviewers have noted, it has a great exterior design and a near luxury interior . The cameras were certainly below par but I don't watch movies on the screen when I'm backing up or parking. Likewise, the overall infotainment system was less impressive than the Mazda's competitors but except for the (current) absence of Apple Carplay/Android Auto it was adequate. Handling was typical Mazda -- definitely above average but not as superior to competitors as was once the case. The six speed transmission wasn't as impressive as the newer designs from Toyota and (especially) Honda. But as someone who prefers to change gears myself, the wider ratios of the six speed Mazda are probably preferable, anyway.
I liked the Mazda a lot. But when push came to shove I couldn't resist replacing my GTI with a 2018 version.
I think it is on purpose, since Mazda doesn't have the AWD for the turbo Mazda6, they have to restrict torque delivery, I've drive a CX-9 Turbo quite often and even though that thing is way heavier than the 6, it really does push you back into the seat. If and when Mazda is able to put an AWD in the 6 they will be able to make all that power and torque available, just my though after experiencing the 2.5 turbo, an excellent power plant but most definitely toned down for the FWD application.
Ok the zoom was painful to watch as an owner... So easy to use this system. Only complaint is it is a little slow when you first start the car, but after that it is as quick as you can move the dial which is also a huge advantage to just a touch screen. Also some of the settings are only available using the touch screen whether driving or not. That being said, it is the only time I touch the screen because the dial and quick access buttons are so easy, it keeps you in driving position and your eyes on the road. I hit the nav button beside the dial, turn the dial to the left, click it, turn dial again for desired zoom. The hard part is moving the cursor around. And finally the best part of this car is cops aren't looking at you or for you like in a hatchback...
Correction, all settings are available all the time. Do not turn the dial, push the dial to the left or right to navigate different settings
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Me wondering if I can put the Mz6 engine into my MZ3 ( not much power out the gate, so doubt it would be worth It, unless it can be *boost, boost, boost* ed)
I mean mz3 has a sexy turbo
great video you just earned a sub
8:20 there are a few companies that don't understand the importance of minimizing the distance between a button and the indicator of what said button is set at (I'm looking at you Volvo, I grow weary of zig-zagging my eyes over the dashboard)
Minor thing. Usually taken for granted.
Thomas invite Yuri on y'all next video 😎
I have a 2016 and a 2018 Mazda 6. I have beat out Mustangs, Camaros, even a Harley bike. I did this with the nontorque 2016. Now the 2018 does squeal its tires on take off. In gas mileage, the 2018 gets 19 mpg and the 2016 gets 23 mpg. The signature model gives me the same gadgets as the Cadillac CT6 for $52000 less!
Over 400 I'm on half a tank that's great with my 2.4 turbo diesel Hilux I get just over 600 KMS per tank
Bordnick Gold jealous of your truck, we don’t get that beast here in the states 😕
Ok time to look out for a 2.5l Mazda6 demo car for cheap 😊 Stay NA!!!
If i'll ever buy Mazda Atenza, it will be from 2018 onwards. Previous model looks cheap.
AYYYY THAT'S UofGUELPH
Just can't seem to like this car, not sure what it is. Really nice interior for the price, but it doesn't do anything for me. Same with the Accord and I use to be a Honda guy. Ever since I bought my first Hyundai I was all in. And with Hyundai owning Kia it gives me plenty of options.
Thumbs up for the Volvo t-shirt!!!
Lack of drive refinement.... sure. When a Porche Cayenne GTS owner says ... your CX-5 drives so much nicer then mine. I say... and that for 1/3 of the price.
He says .. I have a button for more exhaust noise... I say .. where is that button for LESS (useless) NOISE??? He goes HUH ??!!
I like the car but from the side and back it looks chevy cruze-ish
I like my GS-L. Instead of the LCD screen in the center of the gauge cluster, the right hand pod is the screen and the speedo is analog. I think it looks much cleaner. BUT the infotainment is TERRIBLE. Get back in that car and try to pause your track while you’re in the nav window. Or I don’t know, maybe just try to turn the stereo off. Like normal people like to occasionally do.
Are you serious??? Push the volume button down (beside the dial) to mute the stereo.... It's the drive thru button 🙂
It's a turbo .. nope
Never ever buy a turbo engine
Zaynoun Sunna'a I’m in the market for the new 6 but going with the non turbo. I’m not looking for power but reliability. Along with the 6 speed unlike the turbo and CVT in the Honda or the new 8 speed with issues in the Camrys.
Why is this? I'm in two mind about turbo v non turbo
Finally someone speaks against the styling. I seriously do not get the fandom saying that this looks beautiful. The front end is great, but everything else about it just looks generic. Love or hate the Accord or Camry styling, at least it has some. I don't think this Mazda 6 rear end is "under-stated", I think it's just flat out un-styled.
exviaevox: Styling is obviously subjective but imo I think the Mazda will age far better than its main competitors. The front end of the Honda Accord looks (to me) as if it was designed by a committee. And the Camry looks like it escaped from a 1930's Flash Gordon scifi serial. Great spaceship but as a car, not so much.
exyiaevox yeah as the owner of a 2018 6 and also a 2016 6, the styling is one of the attractive features. Its a fine line between timeless and overstyled. The Mazda IMO is timeless. Not as timeless as a german or european car, but close to it. They are favoring the lines of a Jaguar and Maserati over the lines of some oragami figure. Honda Accord is nice up to that damned beak. Not sure how Honda keeps making the same mistakes especially after living through (and thankfully fixing) the Acura beak era.
Mazda? More like Meh-zda
guerro327 you still knew what he was talking about, right?
Martin C. Do you know what I am talking about?
guerro327 you’re asking me? You don’t know?
Martin C. I do know. Apparently you are clueless. Good luck with that.
guerro327 lol