Here's What's Good, Bad and Weird About the 2018 Mazda6 Turbo!
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- Опубліковано 3 вер 2018
- ( www.TFLcar.com ) Review: Here's What's Good, Bad and Weird About the 2018 Mazda6 Turbo!
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The Fast Lane Car Yea Sarah’s videos are the best
Luv them reviews ! She rocks !
That was a GREAT base level review! One of the very few I could find on UA-cam. Definitely a great idea for a video
Sarah Sarah Sarah
Does she have an Instagram?
i am not sure which i enjoy more. the reviews or reading the creepy comments.
Great reviews!! Single ? :-)
Id take her with the two silicone implants over those paddle shifters any time hahaha creeeeeeeeeepy
@@moviejose3249 I think you have creepy and weird confused. Don't even worry about it. Find out what a dictionary is and go from there.
LOL
Personally, I dig the creepy comments from REAL car guys! No snowflakes here!
Love watching your channel Sarah, and now as a bonus we see you in The Fast lane.
The good? The 6 is almost perfect now. The bad? It's not free.
Lol ikr at least mazda could just you and me one for free. I'll take a pearl white mazda 6 signature and change the factory tires for Michelin pilot sport as3 + tires.
Facts the Mazda could be better with a few changes
@@siseesan3147 yea. What would make the mazda 6 a 100% perfect car for me is and Audi ish awd system, 8 speed automatic transmission or higher , and 280hp on regular fuel. And bring back the led lights around the front grill and mazda symbol.😁
ivan72087 exactly to make it look presentable and useful for the people living in places where weather is the case
They should have added power folding mirrors at this price point/trim level. Other than that, pretty complete package
Loving these new TFL reviews with Sarah!!!
I really liked this review - nicely done!
Best reviews on TFL. Keep up the good work Sarah.
Nice review, Sarah. I had a Mazda 626 Turbo with a five speed and it was one of the best cars I've ever owned. Love the "mooz mooz" comment.
Stephen Moxley I had an 1988 Mazda 626 Turbo. 145 HP, awesome car! Motorweek, has a review of the 1988 in their retro reviews on their YT channel (old episodes, but same host after all these years from 1983 till present)
Thanks for the honest review Sarah !!
She's a great reviewer! Thank You TFL! I'm and avid car buff and subscribe to many UA-cam Channels. It's a breath of fresh air to have Sarah's Review as well as Tommy (Roman's Son). When people are passionate about cars, it shows. When you showcase other reviewers it adds to the greatness TFL has always been. I don't care if they are gay/straight/trans or otherwise as long as they love cars like I do and review the car to the best of their ability. Kudos to many more years of automotive reviews!
Another good review 😉
Hello Sarah! Great work!
Wow, I just came across this older video of Sarah on TFL CAR! I didn't know that's where you started out Sarah! I have been following your channel now for about a year or so. I have been following TFL Truck, TFL Car for about the same amount of time. It's strange to watch you not in your own "element" that I am used to seeing you in. Glad you ventured out on your own and have been obviously killing it with your own channel.
Cant wait to see what mazda does with that new engine thats 30 percent more efficient. Still want a car that lives up to the rx7 fd.
Mazda 6 😍😍 one of the best driving sedans on the market.
How to get people to watch a mazda review? Bring sarah to review it!
Yep there's something about Sarah. Who really wants to watch a Mazda review.
Must be dope, that would explain why she has that "Jonesing" kind of vibe while making the video.
Wearing that particular shirt.
Indeed there's something about Sarah that quite a few people don't know.
Watched the whole vid.....still don't what the Mazda 6 is all about; but Sarah....;)
Fantastic car, great video
Great review Sarah. I am a huge Mazda fan and am amazed at the things they are able to do as a smaller niche company in comparison to Honda, Toyota, etc. I just wish the public would start recognizing it in sales. I would love to see a MazdaSpeed version of either the 3 or 6. I also hope the rumors are not true about the 3 receiving a torsion beam rear suspension in the next generation. A manual transmission always makes anything better though.
I agree Sarah. I miss the Mazdaspeed cars. Mazda please bring them back!!
The Turbo is not made for the Europian market.. for some asshole climate reason!! I´m so angry I could kill a fly at least.. I live in Iceland and the Mazda3 and Mazda 6 are really popular here and have been for the last 15-20 years. Japanese/Korean/German/French cars are the most sold here. Every mazda lover here in Iceland is so angry about not getting the chance to buy the turbo6.. It's going to show on the sales here I think.
@@mikaelorsteinsson1097if it's any consolation, we get short changed on a lot of vehicles as well.
I own one, there were probably like 10 only in Houston, they didn’t sell well. No one buy MT cars , Turbo and 4WD, only car enthusiasts who are usually single or don’t have big families.
I really like the new design that Mazda is using these days.
boofighter theyre copying bmw and audi
smgs921 I don’t see that.
boofighter then you havent spent time in a newer audi/bmw its very similar but without the higher quality materials.
They have taken a page out of vw’s book though and learned to hide their cheap materials
smgs921 the Mazda looks nothing like Audi or BMW.. VW does try to look like Audi.. But it's the same company so.. Mazda took the infotainment idea from BMW and some styling on the interior.
Mikael Þorsteinsson so you start off by saying that mazda looks nothing like bmw. Yet you end on saying that they copied bmw’s infotainment and interior styling. Which is it?
VW makes audi, why bring that up?
All i said about vw is that mazda is finally learning to hide their cheap materials similar to how vw has for years.
Thanks for the great review.
Love your reviews Sarah!!!
Nice to see Sarah on your channel I love her zany humour quite refreshing to have a real person review not a journalist review
Another awesome review Sarah.
Nice review Sarah I respect you because you actually know what your talking about and your sense of humor is geeky which is funny.
Well done review. Mazdas have really had some beautiful sheetmetal lately, just need to support the enthusiast community with power and more manual options.
Volume control is similar to my Audi! We also have a 2015 Mazda 6 ( no turbo) and we love it!
The volume, media controls and the HVAC controls seem to be taken straight out of an Audi. Way to be original Mazda!👍
Awesome, I was curious about your take on the 6.
Great review by a knowledgeable lady. Big fan of the smallest car company in Japan. The little dog that punches, way above its weight class. Imagine if Mazda had the R&D staff of Honda or Toyota. TFL, rocks!
Damn... Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Izuzu & others not even selling in Asia anymore either?!
Just a FYI... you CAN flash the high beams manually in this car. You first have to turn off the auto dimming function in the vehicle setup, otherwise it will not allow the high beams to activate if it detects headlights or bright lights in front of you.
Just when I got over my MS6... You bring her back into mind 😢
Same here
BRING BACK THE MAZDASPEED 6!!!!
Yeah, with the Mustang kind engine
Mazda needs to bring back more models than just the Speed6
i think mazda has put rotary engines behind them
Polishkid88 good because they were terrible. A turbo 4 is way better.
Everyone ALWAYS says they want the “badass” car.... turbo, AWD, manual..... BUT NO ONE BUYS THEM so...... they DONT MAKE THEM. Sure a small group does but in the grand scheme of auto-economics...... the juice isn’t worth the squeeze for them to make it.
Great review again Sarah. I’ve always like the Maza car. 👍🏽👍🏽
Great video Sara! One thing though, If this is like my 2018 CX-5 all you have to do is pull the stalk towards you to manually flash the high beams at someone if you need to. I though the same thing at first until I found this.
High beam assist can be turned off in the settings...
I really enjoy Sarah's review style! It sets her apart from the crowd!
Her?
What a great review!
OMG this was filmed on Mt. Lemmon, i recognized some of the curves and rocks...one of my favorite roads
Another great Review Sarah.
Nice review! I love this car!
Love the review....very honest.
Very thorough coverage of the car. I would like to see more detail about the engine bay maintenance items and the trunk space
Great review Sarah. Be interesting to see how these hold up in the long run. A 14:1 compression and a turbocharger. Must have some super duty head gaskets!! Plus a lot of exotic electronic do-dads to run it all. Think I will try to find a good used Mazda Speed 6.
Sarah your reviews are absolutely the best on TFL, keep up the good work! Also your better looking than your brother!
nice review
She's right about the short shifting, especially with gentle throttle input. At first, it feels weird for a car to shift so early but it never seems like it's struggling. And "serene" is exactly the same word I use to describe the ride, it's wonderful. Really bad roads can be a little unsettling at times because of the silly (but sexy) low profile tires but it's livable. I hope Mazda resists the urge to change the rear end into some sort of fastback like Honda and others have done. It's not a coupe!
ElroyMcDuff its a he bro.
Awesome review Sarah. Matsuda...hands down makes the best looking vehicles and has a great balance between comfort and sport.
Cool car great review Sarah
Soo TFL is my favourite car review channel from today 😃
Good for you
Sarah : Reclines her driving seat way beyond what most people do
Also Sarah : Complains about rear leg room :P
Nice to see a girl who loves cars!
@R 88 does it matter
Nice review! I miss my Mazdaspeed 6, manual, and AWD (albeit a haldex system) a real beast.... to bad mine was so unreliable. Btw, how tall are you? (For a back seat room perspective) thx
Sarah, nice review >> I like the format, however if you could give us the 0-60 times when you give it the beans that would be wonderful. Also, how big is the trunk? Is it Tommy size, Sarah size, Nathan size?? Please keep nerding out during these reviews !!!
Now back to Mr Dos !!!!
I also miss the Mazdaspeed Miata. Though 949 and Flying Miata do a decent job making up for it.
Can't wait to try out this car. I liked the 2016 one when I rented it around norcal and took it around some b roads. The handling is the best part of it.
Hi Sarah, great review! How tall are you if I may ask? Asking cause it seems you got the drivers seat almost all the way back 😄
The only advantage the Nissan Altima has over the Mazda 6 is the AWD option
See? The Good, the Bad and the Sarah works. Great review!
Very good review.
VOL label usually means Volume... hahahaha ! Nevertheless, great review, congrats ! XD
As it newer fan of tfl and Sarah tuned this is an awesome throwback. I had no idea Sarah was on tfl
I had the MS6 and it was a great ride. However, it was very exclusive to a particular buyer. I now own a 2018 M6 Sig and it’s just all around a beautiful car inside and out.
Yes, not the same racing dynamics but, for the masses, it’s a HELL OF A CAR!
Honestly, a solid review.
I’ve got an old Protoge, it’s a 98 with only 116 K miles. The original owner only drove it to the train station about 2 miles from his home everyday. It only had 35000 miles when I got it. It’s got the 1.8L 4 banger and it is a non interference engine. I’m gonna drive it forever!! It just takes me to work everyday which is only 6 miles from my home.
Sorry, Sarah. Mazda is unlikely to put a manual transmission in the upper level trims with the turbo4 just to see them sit un-purchased and eventually heavily discounted in dealer lots.
Mazda has also stated that the turbo engine power and torque curves do not suit a stick. As Sarah noted this tranny does short shift, which isnt really stick shift territory IMO.
ocramidajzj to claim that an engine “short shifts” shows your lack of true understanding of engines. Some engines don’t even idle until 10,000 rpm. So what’s short shifting for that engine? Honestly what really is critical is the max velocity you can have the mass of the piston head moving in the change without creating too much linear velocity in the piston or rotational velocity in the connecting rod. This depends HEAVILY on the stroke depth, bore stroke ratio, and other internal geometry of the engine. So with that said, the main issue with Mazda’s engine design is that its focus still includes efficiency. So the computer, exhaust and intake manifolds, and other computer controlled processes are all designed with the intent of keeping mileage high while still having performance. Ultimately, with proper bolt ons and (more critically) a different engine management system, you could easily have a lot more power output.
Probably needs a better marketing approach; like instead of calling it a manual transmission, call it an "ultimate anti-theft package" or something along those lines...
Trust me, I could've sworn I saw at least a couple failed getaway attempts on CourTv back in the day solely because the thief couldn't even get it out of 1st gear, if not even NEUTRAL smh...
We used to have a Mazda dealership in my area, they didn’t sell enough to stay around, so bye bye 👋🏻
great car, great reviewer!
Nicely done.
Sarah, you can use the high beams in “manual” mode which will allow you to switch between High/Low with the flip of the stalk. If you leave it in “Auto” you can not as you state. Just a heads up......
Hello TEL, Well done!! It is a good way to get more eye balls to your videos, but it's unfair to the competition.
Looks like Mt. Lemmon. I have camped up there overnight on one of the rocky outcrops by the road. Have not been back to Tucson in many years.
i have one identical to this one. exept mine has the white interior. i love it to death.
Parchment
Looking great sarah. Hair too
the top of Mt Lemmon is a quiet, somewhat serene place to look down on the bustling metropolis of Tucson
Took a serious look at the Mazda6 (Signature) along with its major competition (most critically, the Honda Accord 2.0L Touring and Toyota Camry V6 XSE) several months ago. I'm a Mazda fan, having owned an AWD minivan, a 626 Turbo, and most recently a much loved (but significantly flawed) RX8. In general I was impressed by the Mazda6. Beautiful exterior styling that will stand up over the years (imo). Likewise, a very, very nice and functional interior. Have to say, though, that it fell just short of the Accord in terms of performance, fuel efficiency, and features. Most disappointing to me was that the tuning of the engine didn't seem to take advantage of the turbo, at least compared to the Honda. Add to that the inferior infotainment system, smaller back seat and cargo capacity and the still missing (though promised) support for Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and the Mazda6 came out a close but clear second.
The Mazda6 is a good, even an excellent, family sedan. Had the turbo option been available a couple of years ago, it would have been the best of breed at the time. Now, though, it hasn't quite caught up.
Stephen Hendricks Good comments, all. I bought a 2018 Touring as I wasn't too impressed with the turbo engine. Ten grand cheaper than the Signature, and at this lower price point I can live with the few flaws of the car. Mazda says that your local dealer can install the Android Auto / Apple Carplay upgrade starting this month, but my dealer is clueless about it.... Love the looks of the car, inside and out, love the new technology (safety features), and love that it stands out from the sea of Accords and Camrys. Overall, very happy with the Mazda6 Touring.
nJuhNeer: Actually, Mazda claimed in June that Apple CarPlay/Android Auto would be available as a retrofit from dealers in July. Still not there, just as they're missing from the Camry. At least Toyota makes no pretense of including the features in the 2019 model year. Sadly, this seems to be a practice of Mazda recently. Over a year ago they publicly announced they would "soon" be adding a diesel option to the CX9. Another promise unfulfilled.
Stephen Hendricks Well, I hope they're not stringing us along this time (insidemazda.mazdausa.com/press-release/apple-carplay-android-auto-availability-2018-mazda6/?campId=51910386&providertag=MazdaMedia&servicetag=51910386&t=1&samp=1). Fingers crossed.
Edit:. Just got a call back from the dealership service department. They just got the Android Auto / Apple Carplay upgrade kits in last week, and will call me again once they're upgraded a few new cars on the lot (rather than make me the guinea pig). 👍
Honda has worked some magic with their new gen 2.0T and 1.5T, I've gotten 50+ mpg out of my '17 Civic hatch with a 6mt.
Stephen Hendricks you an Accord?? Uggggh. Mazda rocks.
Great video as always really enjoy how she reviews the cars and her knowledge so dam sexy!
as an owner of the mazda 6 GTr, you are spot on with everything. My biggest "beef" with the car is that is struggles for traction... a lot. CuV (really mazda) tires and FWD only really hold this car back. Even if they wont give us a Mazda speed6/3 this turbo 6 NEEDs AWD to properly use its power. I love everything else about the car though
Indeed, I was going to wait till the first replacement but I will probably end up purchasing them shortly
Great review! Fyi signaling police presents is turning headlights on and off quickly.
You seem to be getting a lot more comfortable with these reviews and letting your personality come through.
Sarah is very knowledgeable and concise with this review compared to the other guys...I can't remember their names...I think one guy was Polish?
Nice job Sarah!
So Sarah left TFL for her own channel
I have a 2016 Mazda 6 and before that I had a 3 '11 and I never found it hard to find the volume adjustment. The back seats suck, I have 2car seats and man is it cramped back there. Sport mode is obviously noted when it's engaged. And the exhaust note can be found when you first start the car it last for about 8sec and it's AWESOME! then is hums down. It's also nice to hear that. It has carplay and auto for this model my 16 Doesn't have it
Mazda in the last few years has stepped up its quality a lot, I mean, not that they were crap before, but the design got better, the interior got a lot better, especially in the budget models
I love your comments on this specific Mazda 6 because I agree with you that the top of the line trim must have the 6-speed manual transmission. I own a 2004 Mazda 6s and I have the 5-speed manual transmission with the 3.0L V6. I would only go for the Mazda 6 of all the generations over the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Nissan Altima because Mazda cars are more fun to drive than the other competing brands.
I miss the Mazdaspeed also. I had a 2013 MS3 it was fantastic I should have never let it go. That said, I really like this engine in this Mazda6. It's SO GOOD to drive! Not to mention it's sexy. Also, the paddle shifter buttons are known to have lag. USE THE GEAR SHIFT! It has up/down in the correct positions (forward for downshift, back for upshift) and there's no lag. Then you see how good the Skyactiv 6speed auto really is! I have it in a Mazda3 and love it.
RS1 not exactly. Got rid of 2013 MS3 for 2015 Fiesta ST that was the mistake. Now I have a 2018 MX-5 and my girlfriend has the 2018 Mazda3. The current gen 3 is an extremely good car, best in its class especially GT trim. You feel like you’re getting far more car than what you spend. The MS3 was a great car but not nearly as refined.
About the negative review #2. You can flicker your highbeam on/off in automatic mode if you like in any other car just pull the headlight lever back manually to notify police or for whatever reason. It wont turn on only if you push it forward in automatic highbeam mode.
I looked into purchasing a 2014 Mazda6 last month and the interior felt way cheaper than it looked once I was in the car. Has the 2018 moved past that or is it still kinda creaky feeling?
I still have my not so stock 2010 Mazdaspeed3. I’ll keep it for as long as I can. I agree. They need to build another Mazdaspeed3 or 6. Or both.
ah, the TFL days... 👍
The new model has really impressive headlights, I wonder what they look like with the high beams on?
Nice review. Fyi, Mazda has already pointed out that they tried to add AWD to this 6 platform, but the packaging would not work with the turbo. Also manual tranny is not a good match with this engine's power and torque curve.
Agree with you regarding the cheap shift paddles, but this car does like to be shifted manually, you just need to get used to the way this engine makes power. I have the 2018 Sig and after a few weeks I use the paddles about 60% of the time. IMO
Thank goodness, a fresh faced, down to earth reviewer... glad there is a bit less of the old, somewhat arrogant old cheeses. Bring more Sarah, please. Much appreciated.
With a hood that long they could fit a V8 in there. So c'mon Mazda, let's have a performance version for the enthusiasts 🤙
Damn, no wonder the guy in this car tried to race me in my Speed3. I had no idea these things have that much HP. Cool
Beautiful for sure. And I like the car too.
Y@White Mail Privilege
Your nick says it all - you're a stooooopid idiot!
That was just, lame man
@@jrand2631 he isn't wrong tho, I believe "she" had a video about it.
White Mail Privilege don’t act like you don’t have Bailey Jay set as your phone background picture
@NOFATCHICK1
I don't care what she used to be, it's what she is now that counts.
So nice!
Good video. I like the looks of this Mazda ...and the MX-5 ...and the CX-5 and ...well you get the point.
ASMR - Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response video? Funny. Very funny indeed. :)
The Auto- part makes it all the more befitting...
This girl made me give a shit for 10 minutes about the good, bad and weird of the Mazda6 turbo...
Was always a fan of the mazdaspeed 6!
The Speed6 was an amazing sleeper. Do wish this was either AWD, or a manual. But its a step in the right direction. But falls behind the Fusion Sport which has AWD and way more power. Oh, and it most likely short shifts in first to mitigate torque steer. Mazda limits boost in 1st as well.
Finally somebody on this show that I don't wanna punch in the face
We can’t help but wonder if this comment will come up in your first domestic abuse case?
TFL just put you in your place.
TFL has nothing to worry. Unlike Roman and Andre, these commenters used only electronic fists on the screens. They have no idea how to punch in the face or elsewhere.