Mazda is doing a great job with this vehicle. I see some people saying it’s outdated but tbh I prefer they are taking the approach to refine this vehicle, see what works, and perfect it so when they move to the next generation, they don’t have to try out a bunch of new stuff that may or may not work. Toyota and Honda are the masters of refining their vehicles and not revamping the vehicle entirely. They are (rightfully) praised for their reliability for a reason! Mazda is approaching this very well and the 6 holds a special place in my heart. On a side note, we love our CX-9!
Best car that nobody buys! But seriously a great car (am an owner of a 2019 6) and can stack against the Camrys and Accords (not talking abt sales numbers of course) and best of all not too common unlike those 2 others which dominate the market. I prefer to stand out than just blend in the crowd...
I like this car. When upgrading my car it came down to the Accord and the 6. I ultimately bought the Accord because I believe it’s better in most category. I still can’t help to look when a 6 drives past.
I love my 2015 Mazda 6. I would like to drive the turbo but the naturally aspirated 2.5 feels very good to me at least 90% of the time and the new model looks so similar to my car that I don’t really see the need to upgrade just now. The next generation though with the RWD platform and inline 6 cylinder, I can’t wait to drive it.
I am also the proud owner of a low mileage 2015 Mazda 6 Touring model with the 2.5 Liter direct-injected normally inspired engine ( of course the only engine choice) and I love my car!!! It's the best car I have ever owned my previous car was a 2003 Mazda 6 with the 2.3 l four and touring package. My present car i has Jaguar looks at a family car price , very good quality ( Though not quite up to Toyota and Honda level , Exceptional reliably, & gas mileage ( 35 on the Hwy on the average) , I have enjoyed driving it as a daily driver even though it's a non turbo yet it's driving Dynamics is quite appropriate for me. When I heard that the Mazda 6 was being discontinued after 2021 I almost had a fit ... And began to wonder when the time comes to replace my car what to do ?... I AM NOT A fire breathing Charger guy, ( Im 58 years young ) nor am I a SUV or Crossover loving type ( My wife owns a Kia Sorento) so I was in car enthusiast limbo until I heard rumors on the Web months ago that the 6 was going to come back !!!!. In 2023 !!!. As a RWD sports sedan with a new inline 6 option !!! I WAS ELATED to say the least and began to investigate more on this new development . At a time when so many cars REAL cars ( Sedans and Coupes are disappearing because of the whole Truck/SUV/ Crossover loving cult worship craze ( which I have thought was the 6 's demise) it's fantastic that Mazda Has the courge and the vision ( No pun intended) to I not only Buck the trend of killing it's sedan model BUT improve car's persona and image and completely changed it's mechanical layout to market the new car in a higher status category ... As a Near luxury Sports Sedan that is going to compete with the likes of everything from BMW to Lexus but at a much lower price point (closer than most mortals like myself) plus perhaps introducing the hybrid and electrification down the road. ... It's good times to be a Mazda fan & Owner!!!!
A good first review. Since your focus is on Japanese and Korean cars, can you break from the norm of other reviewers and also look at the lower end models of each maker? There are buyers that are looking for information on the new Hyundai Accent, for example. While not sexy or high-performing, these lower end of the model line cars sell and it would be nice to see someone give them some love and good review for prospective buyers.
I am a big fan of yours Kirk and have been for a while. Madza is a little hidden gem most folks overlook. Keep up with the good work and congrats on your first review.
Kirk- for many reasons: brilliant Video review!! Your pacing and timing are quick yet engaging (some folks yammer on for 60 secs about things while you give most things 10-15 secs, and then segue on. Really Nice 👍) Your sense of humor/wit is fun 🤩 and I like how you don’t “punch-down” when choosing your words to describe or convey your impressions. In other words most reviewers seem to complain/nitpick- flaws their way through a review. Your style is more appreciative and or neutral. Please continue that! Thanks for reviewing the Mazda 6!! I Love Mazda’s approach to Lux-Sport Semi Premium offerings. Reminds me of Acura and Audi in the best ways. “Gentlemen’s Sport Sedan” as you were saying (offers polish/refinement, as well as a true Horse-&-Rider harmony). Thanks 🙏
I have a 2016 Mazda 6 with about 94,000 miles. Still drives like a brand new car. Mazda makes some great cars and it is nice the people are starting to appreciate the brand.
Great review. I bought a 2016 Mazda 6 with the 6-speed manual. Car had 90,000 mi on it and was still in pristine condition for 9,000 bucks. Best car I've ever owned. Can't wait for the RWD version. Hope they bring back the manual.
Nice observations on your critics, haven't heard if those before from other journalist, so we appreciate the honesty... I guess at thay price for what you getting sacrifices have to be made somewhere, as it's not a Lexus competitor as yet....
Kirk, for a sedan that has been that long (since 2014) on the market it feels newer than that (figure why the rear headlights). The only fact you've forgot to include is that you can use 87 octane gas on the T-2.5, only the hp drops to 227 (keeps the 310 lb-ft torque though). Just imagine when Mazda gets the new I6 w/the new combustion system (you'll see the next Lexus IS made out of this same platform and probably switch the 2-row RX to RWD). This seems to be 1 generation behind Lexus, the next one you'll see Lexus made out of it, so it is assured they'll catch up. You're getting up there in your reviews (the "nap thing" being a better substitute for Doug DeMuro's "try to fit into this teeny small rear seat" schtick he tries to imitate Jeremy Clarkson on). KEEP THE GOOD WORK, KIRK!
@@KirkKreifels - Kirk, I'm suspecting those low 7's in 0-60 might've been in 87 octane. I've Googled 6.4s 0-60 for a 6 Turbo w/full 93 octane. But that's great if it happened as I think no reviewer may have thrown in 87 octane gas when evaluating any Mazda model with the T-2.5L.
Wagon is in Europe and Japan. Group-Think happens in USA (see our politics?!) so nobody buys a wagon because on paper it seems frumpy while in reality they are nimble and sporty 👍 compared to CUV’s 👎
Mazda makes great cars, reliable and sporty, but they get overlooked in the US market for some reason. Even their SUVs are better than the competition.
@@AdamSmith-gs2dv Not at all true. Mazda along with all the other japanese companies had reliability that put american cars to shame. That is exactly why ford bought a primary ownership stake in mazda during that time. Ford stuck mazda engines in almost all their vehicles to gain reliability. Over the course of fords ownership they became very familiar with the engines and technology. And to this day most of the engines ford has in use would not exist without mazda. Ford did not invent "ecoboost" it is entirely stolen technology from the early mazdaspeed 6 and mazdaspeed 3. Mazdas are and have always been great.
@@AdamSmith-gs2dv It was actually the other way around. Ford bought up Mazda just to steal all the tech. The only Ford part that ended up on Mazda vehicles was stupid stuff like brakes, sway bars, and other basic components. Ford on the other hand literally stole their "ecoboost" tech directly from Mazda. The mazdaspeed 3 and 6 used direct injected turbos before and Ford. They stole the best tech then sold off their ownership in Mazda.
YES! Great review. Love how you kept it under 20min. I also like that you went through all aspects of the car features, power, etc... Im hoping you get to review the new Acura TLX 👌🏻
Somewhat improved yes. Fwd is hard swallow. But like you said the 21 will be a whole different car. Good to see a manufacturer giving Sedans attention. Not everyone wants a Suv. And yes Kirk. Those rims are that of the 15 GS. Not only were they nicer looking. Easier to clean than the current. All the best
Hey Kirk, outstanding and comprehensive review of the Mazda 6! Keep up your excellent work! I will test drive a 2021 carbon edition soon. Do you think there enough headroom as the driver for someone 6'3"?
Best addition a consumer can make to this car is tires. You can move up to a 235 width tire and move to a higher performance tire. When I test drove this car I was begging for more tire.
The CX-9 has those "Falken" tires as well and at 30k they were replaced with the Pirelli Scorpion Verde 2 a/s for a good price and the tires make all the differeence in the world. They are quiet, handle, and smooth. Check out their reviews. Best upgrade for the CX-9 and I imagine similar tires for the 6 would be a major improvement as well.
Still waiting for the wagon/shooting brake version. I have a Mazda3 and basically the automatic (D mode) is the eco mode. It shifts the car so that you save gas. If you really want to keep at a higher rpm you need to put it in (M mode). If I do I would keep it at around 3000 to 4500 rpm since it has the peak torque there. Never redline it though. And driving a Mazda3 in M mode in Shenandoah National Park is one of the lifetime experience. Trust me.
Great job on the review Kirk. On a side note, do you use auto exposure for your videos or are you setting the camera to a fixed exposure? I have noticed that as the light changes your videos also change the exposure. There were many times in the video where you looking way underexposed and then other times when you were way overexposed and it makes your skin look kind of pasty. Try Auto exposure with auto ISO. I know film makers will always swear this is sacrilege but they control their lighting so they don’t experience this problem. Keep doing these reviews. You give a good down to Earth review of the cars. That is refreshing.
3.0 turbo I6, RWD + AWD and we have the IS350 that Lexus should have made. It wouldn't surprise me if Lexus was also behind the development of the new Mazda 6, it would actually be pretty cool if that made it into the Lexus lineup somehow.
I have a 2019 Signature, turbocharged. It is refined beyond its competitors, even those costing far more. I like it better than my 300 hp V6 Lincoln MKZ with adjustable suspension. The Mazda 6 is a best kept secret.
Hello kirk iam a big fan of your notifications i been driving toyota for 29 years now and i know the lexus is just as good as toyota,my question is what is the difference between the lexus nx 300h and lexus nx unspecified,they both looked the same to me which one is more better spec, thanks i love videos
I'm the proud owner of a 2015 Mazda 6 GT finished in Reflex Blue Mica, the rarest color available on these 3rd generation models. It's been a really great car to me, literally all I do is put gas in it and do scheduled maintenance every 7,500 miles.
I got a 2018 Signature last year, one of the last ones leftover on the lot and got it for 9K below MSRP! It's a hell of a lot of car for 27K, that's for sure! Could've gotten a 2019, but didn't want to pay 7-8k extra for power folding mirrors and updated badges :P
Had they gone with AWD, I would have considered this awhile ago (or RWD). Right now though, I have my eye on the 3 Turbo. Maybe picking one of those up next month.
I love the review, but it had too many short clips (one after another) in one place in the beginning (on my taste). Try to mix them with longer cuts more, just like you mix dynamic and static once. But I'm not a specialist, so I can be talking B.S here. Anyways, it was overall a great and professional review (IMHO). Keep at it and keep on improving. And I gotta say that your B rolls are much smoother and better than in the MX5 review.
No relation to the subject of this review, but Lexus snuck in the 2021 model year RC F on their website yesterday with no fanfare. Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, heated electrochromic exterior mirrors, and a memory driver’s seat which were before "available" are now standard. Additionally, Intuitive Parking Assist is now included in the Premium Package. It appears maybe a slight redesign of the steering wheel trim? And now finally equipped with Android Auto the base price jumped almost a $1,000 from last years model. But because of the shuffle of features, a 2021 Premium Package Build comes out only 3 or 4 hundred dollars more than a 2020 with the same equipment. Looking forward to test driving a 2021 RC F.
Hey Kirk, Mazda UK have just announced they are no longer selling diesel versions of the Mazda 6 here. Not sure if this is just the current version of it or if it will extended to the new rwd version. Looks like Mazda are starting to tow dirty diesel line. I’m still looking forward to a rwd phev 6 cyl version.
Mazda needs more dealership locations. I think that prevents their sales more than anything else. The 6 is a nice looking sedan inside and out. However, Mazda should have offered this turbo model with AWD.
Just wondering?? Is the infotainment screen not a touchscreen when stationary or under 5mph considering this has the older infotainment software?? Love Mazda!!
Great review. The styling is epic. One thing that is'nt epic is the info screen that sticks up out of the dash . They could have integrated the screen INTO the dash but they did'nt bother. It's a little disapointing.
You must use 93 octane to really wake this engine up in the upper rev range. Mazda published the power curves using 87 verse 93 and it makes a big difference in the upper rev range to use that extra octane.
That depends on the weather conditions. In the CX-9 it is not noticeable especially in cooler months. In the hot summer months you may see a slight decrease due to heat through the intercooler. Oh, on regular its 227hp and 310 torque lbs.
What’s really odd here in Ny is the availability of Mazda dealers. If you find one they usually share it jointly with another . And they get the dark corner of it. They don’t put money into dealerships around here, that’s for sure .
Mazda 6 is still harshly bumpy then 😄 Travelling in the back seat on multi-hundred km road trips is not recommended. Sorry Mazda, the cabin quietness is impressive, as is the minimal body roll and resulting stability on the road, but from experience I can say that the Mazda 6 is not a comfortable car for long journeys 😄 Hopefully Mazda will fix this with the next platform redesign
This design still looks fresh though and has not aged. 2022 will be the next 6 all new with the inline 6 skyactiv in rwd. Initial indications is that it will have more than 300hp
With all due respect would people stop referring to Mazdas move upmarket as luxury. Never has this been uttered by Mazda and this incorrectly denotes what Mazda is trying to do. Premium folks Premium not Luxury is where they are heading. Premium brands on the other hand, are defined by their price-quality ratio - we feel that it is worth paying extra for a premium brand because of the product quality, whereas luxury brands usually have a price which is far beyond their actual functional value.
Mazda is doing a great job with this vehicle. I see some people saying it’s outdated but tbh I prefer they are taking the approach to refine this vehicle, see what works, and perfect it so when they move to the next generation, they don’t have to try out a bunch of new stuff that may or may not work. Toyota and Honda are the masters of refining their vehicles and not revamping the vehicle entirely. They are (rightfully) praised for their reliability for a reason! Mazda is approaching this very well and the 6 holds a special place in my heart. On a side note, we love our CX-9!
Best car that nobody buys! But seriously a great car (am an owner of a 2019 6) and can stack against the Camrys and Accords (not talking abt sales numbers of course) and best of all not too common unlike those 2 others which dominate the market. I prefer to stand out than just blend in the crowd...
I like this car. When upgrading my car it came down to the Accord and the 6. I ultimately bought the Accord because I believe it’s better in most category. I still can’t help to look when a 6 drives past.
I love my 2015 Mazda 6. I would like to drive the turbo but the naturally aspirated 2.5 feels very good to me at least 90% of the time and the new model looks so similar to my car that I don’t really see the need to upgrade just now. The next generation though with the RWD platform and inline 6 cylinder, I can’t wait to drive it.
Rwd in Mazda 6 in ur dreams
I am also the proud owner of a low mileage 2015 Mazda 6 Touring model with the 2.5 Liter direct-injected normally inspired engine ( of course the only engine choice) and I love my car!!! It's the best car I have ever owned my previous car was a 2003 Mazda 6 with the 2.3 l four and touring package.
My present car i has Jaguar looks at a family car price , very good quality ( Though not quite up to Toyota and Honda level , Exceptional reliably, & gas mileage ( 35 on the Hwy on the average) , I have enjoyed driving it as a daily driver even though it's a non turbo yet it's driving Dynamics is quite appropriate for me.
When I heard that the Mazda 6 was being discontinued after 2021 I almost had a fit ... And began to wonder when the time comes to replace my car what to do ?... I AM NOT A fire breathing Charger guy, ( Im 58 years young ) nor am I a SUV or Crossover loving type ( My wife owns a Kia Sorento) so I was in car enthusiast limbo until I heard rumors on the Web months ago that the 6 was going to come back !!!!. In 2023 !!!. As a RWD sports sedan with a new inline 6 option !!! I WAS ELATED to say the least and began to investigate more on this new development .
At a time when so many cars REAL cars ( Sedans and Coupes are disappearing because of the whole Truck/SUV/ Crossover loving cult worship craze ( which I have thought was the 6 's demise) it's fantastic that Mazda Has the courge and the vision ( No pun intended) to I not only Buck the trend of killing it's sedan model BUT improve car's persona and image and completely changed it's mechanical layout to market the new car in a higher status category ... As a Near luxury Sports Sedan that is going to compete with the likes of everything from BMW to Lexus but at a much lower price point (closer than most mortals like myself) plus perhaps introducing the hybrid and electrification down the road. ... It's good times to be a Mazda fan & Owner!!!!
A good first review. Since your focus is on Japanese and Korean cars, can you break from the norm of other reviewers and also look at the lower end models of each maker? There are buyers that are looking for information on the new Hyundai Accent, for example. While not sexy or high-performing, these lower end of the model line cars sell and it would be nice to see someone give them some love and good review for prospective buyers.
In time I'll get to the more budget vehicles too!
I am a big fan of yours Kirk and have been for a while. Madza is a little hidden gem most folks overlook. Keep up with the good work and congrats on your first review.
Kirk- for many reasons:
brilliant Video review!!
Your pacing and timing are quick yet engaging (some folks yammer on for 60 secs about things while you give most things 10-15 secs, and then segue on. Really Nice 👍)
Your sense of humor/wit is fun 🤩 and I like how you don’t “punch-down” when choosing your words to describe or convey your impressions. In other words most reviewers seem to complain/nitpick- flaws their way through a review. Your style is more appreciative and or neutral. Please continue that!
Thanks for reviewing the
Mazda 6!! I Love Mazda’s approach to Lux-Sport Semi Premium offerings. Reminds me of Acura and Audi in the best ways. “Gentlemen’s Sport Sedan” as you were saying (offers polish/refinement,
as well as a true
Horse-&-Rider harmony). Thanks 🙏
Thanks for the kind words and friendly feedback!
Great to see Mazda is keeping their zoom even when moving to a more luxury focused market
Don’t know why I waited to subscribe for so long, every time you’re videos are recommended to me I give a watch! Here for all the JDM auto news
Thanks my friend!
I like how you review cars, please do more!
I have a 2016 Mazda 6 with about 94,000 miles. Still drives like a brand new car. Mazda makes some great cars and it is nice the people are starting to appreciate the brand.
Joe Notargiacomo I have a 2014 and just hit 184,000. The car has been super reliable and have done nothing but routine maintenance.
I just love the White Seats in that car. I have the ultra rare white seats in my Kia Stinger GT2 and I really think they look great.
Great review. I bought a 2016 Mazda 6 with the 6-speed manual. Car had 90,000 mi on it and was still in pristine condition for 9,000 bucks. Best car I've ever owned. Can't wait for the RWD version. Hope they bring back the manual.
Dude you've nailed your first review on your channel big congrats man 👍👍👍🎆🎇🎆
Thanks!
Not his first review...
His channel started in reviews it was much less formal tough
Never thought I could sleep in a sedan through the trunk and seats down. Great comprehensive review Kirk!
Can’t wait for the RWD i6 Mazda 6! It can’t come soon enough.
Great review 👍🏾
Nice observations on your critics, haven't heard if those before from other journalist, so we appreciate the honesty...
I guess at thay price for what you getting sacrifices have to be made somewhere, as it's not a Lexus competitor as yet....
Kirk, for a sedan that has been that long (since 2014) on the market it feels newer than that (figure why the rear headlights). The only fact you've forgot to include is that you can use 87 octane gas on the T-2.5, only the hp drops to 227 (keeps the 310 lb-ft torque though).
Just imagine when Mazda gets the new I6 w/the new combustion system (you'll see the next Lexus IS made out of this same platform and probably switch the 2-row RX to RWD). This seems to be 1 generation behind Lexus, the next one you'll see Lexus made out of it, so it is assured they'll catch up.
You're getting up there in your reviews (the "nap thing" being a better substitute for Doug DeMuro's "try to fit into this teeny small rear seat" schtick he tries to imitate Jeremy Clarkson on). KEEP THE GOOD WORK, KIRK!
Thanks so much! I averaged about 22 mpg... Need to find out if 87 was in the tank or not
@@KirkKreifels - Kirk, I'm suspecting those low 7's in 0-60 might've been in 87 octane. I've Googled 6.4s 0-60 for a 6 Turbo w/full 93 octane.
But that's great if it happened as I think no reviewer may have thrown in 87 octane gas when evaluating any Mazda model with the T-2.5L.
Good looking car. A wagon would be even more useful.
The wagon exists here in Asia !!
Wagons just don't sell in the USA though. Everyone wants an overpriced, less fuel efficient, too big SUV.
Wagon is in Europe and Japan. Group-Think happens in USA (see our politics?!) so nobody buys a wagon because on paper it seems frumpy while in reality they are nimble and sporty 👍 compared to CUV’s 👎
@Kirk Kreifels, hey man I don't wanna sound like a complete prik but what happened to the side of your left head? Sheesh... =(
I dont like the wagons design.
Nice review in 4k! I enjoy how fluid the transaction are. It feels really natural like your other videos
Thanks Kev!
Great review Kirk!
Mazda makes great cars, reliable and sporty, but they get overlooked in the US market for some reason. Even their SUVs are better than the competition.
Because they have a poor reputation here, their stuff from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s was junk
@@AdamSmith-gs2dv Not at all true. Mazda along with all the other japanese companies had reliability that put american cars to shame. That is exactly why ford bought a primary ownership stake in mazda during that time. Ford stuck mazda engines in almost all their vehicles to gain reliability. Over the course of fords ownership they became very familiar with the engines and technology. And to this day most of the engines ford has in use would not exist without mazda. Ford did not invent "ecoboost" it is entirely stolen technology from the early mazdaspeed 6 and mazdaspeed 3. Mazdas are and have always been great.
@@AdamSmith-gs2dv mazda is currently in 2nd place just behind lexus
@@boost331 Yea and Mazda used many Ford technologies that were junk in their cars. Now that they are independent again their quality has gone way up
@@AdamSmith-gs2dv It was actually the other way around. Ford bought up Mazda just to steal all the tech. The only Ford part that ended up on Mazda vehicles was stupid stuff like brakes, sway bars, and other basic components. Ford on the other hand literally stole their "ecoboost" tech directly from Mazda. The mazdaspeed 3 and 6 used direct injected turbos before and Ford. They stole the best tech then sold off their ownership in Mazda.
Great review man !! 👍🏽👍🏽
Thanks for the review, Kirk. Well done. :).
Saw your comment on RevMatch. Eric is a friend if mine. I subscribed. :)
YES! Great review. Love how you kept it under 20min. I also like that you went through all aspects of the car features, power, etc... Im hoping you get to review the new Acura TLX 👌🏻
Thanks ! TLX review hopefully before the end of the year
I own a 2014 Mazda 6 with the 6 speed manual. Bought it back in 2016. Still a beautiful car and is aging very well. Enjoyed the review.
Great Review. Very thoughtful and well-rounded. Hope to see more.
Thanks Wade!
If they still sold the wagon in the USA, i would instantly run to the dealers.
I used to own a 16' Mazda 6 GT & a 18' Mazda 6 turbo. Now I drive a 19' WRX STI.
Somewhat improved yes. Fwd is hard swallow. But like you said the 21 will be a whole different car. Good to see a manufacturer giving Sedans attention. Not everyone wants a Suv. And yes Kirk. Those rims are that of the 15 GS. Not only were they nicer looking. Easier to clean than the current.
All the best
2022 :) www.autoweek.com/news/future-cars/amp32141403/next-mazda-6-rear-drive-straight-six/
It’s 2022 MY23
Hey Kirk, outstanding and comprehensive review of the Mazda 6! Keep up your excellent work!
I will test drive a 2021 carbon edition soon. Do you think there enough headroom as the driver for someone 6'3"?
I know I'm late but I can easily say that the interior looks great and I love the 2 tone color! Thank Goodness for black headliners!
Best addition a consumer can make to this car is tires. You can move up to a 235 width tire and move to a higher performance tire. When I test drove this car I was begging for more tire.
The CX-9 has those "Falken" tires as well and at 30k they were replaced with the Pirelli Scorpion Verde 2 a/s for a good price and the tires make all the differeence in the world. They are quiet, handle, and smooth. Check out their reviews. Best upgrade for the CX-9 and I imagine similar tires for the 6 would be a major improvement as well.
Great job, Kirk! The drone shots really bring out the beauty of this Mazda 6!👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks!
Nice well rounded review Kirk
Thanks!
Great job Mr. Kirk. Keep it up, I’m lookin forward to see more car reviews from you.
Thank you!
Still waiting for the wagon/shooting brake version. I have a Mazda3 and basically the automatic (D mode) is the eco mode. It shifts the car so that you save gas. If you really want to keep at a higher rpm you need to put it in (M mode). If I do I would keep it at around 3000 to 4500 rpm since it has the peak torque there. Never redline it though. And driving a Mazda3 in M mode in Shenandoah National Park is one of the lifetime experience. Trust me.
Great job on the review Kirk. On a side note, do you use auto exposure for your videos or are you setting the camera to a fixed exposure?
I have noticed that as the light changes your videos also change the exposure. There were many times in the video where you looking way underexposed and then other times when you were way overexposed and it makes your skin look kind of pasty.
Try Auto exposure with auto ISO. I know film makers will always swear this is sacrilege but they control their lighting so they don’t experience this problem.
Keep doing these reviews. You give a good down to Earth review of the cars. That is refreshing.
I'm pretty sure everything was set to auto...which I hate doing lol - but it guarantees salvageable footage.
those are some sexy flip flops, you must be the first person to review a car in flip flops xD
Haha getting ready to move back to FL next summer
@@KirkKreifels I moved back from SoCal to Tampa in January. It's affordable but it's also so hard to breathe this hot damp air. I miss SoCal weather 😭
Kirk is pumping them videos out👍 those big screens i wish icould fold them like a laptop
That moment at 11:07 when you hit 88mph and go forward to the future.
Mazda 6 with a new 3.0 I6 turbo engine please!!
2022 is timeline of that Flagship !! 🚢
can’t wait
@@nextleveljourney6612 So we should see that car sometime in mid 2021 for the 2022 model year
3.0 turbo I6, RWD + AWD and we have the IS350 that Lexus should have made. It wouldn't surprise me if Lexus was also behind the development of the new Mazda 6, it would actually be pretty cool if that made it into the Lexus lineup somehow.
I have a 2019 Signature, turbocharged. It is refined beyond its competitors, even those costing far more. I like it better than my 300 hp V6 Lincoln MKZ with adjustable suspension. The Mazda 6 is a best kept secret.
Those wheels remind me of the 2009 Mazdaspeed 3 wheels, if they're not exactly the same design in the first place.
Good looking car. Good looking guy! WIN!
OMG this might actually be the first time he’s doing a car review he’s always behind his desk by the way job well done
Thanks!
Kirk Kreifels yasss you answered 😁😁 I love your reviews specially the one about the Acura tlx 2021
Hello kirk iam a big fan of your notifications i been driving toyota for 29 years now and i know the lexus is just as good as toyota,my question is what is the difference between the lexus nx 300h and lexus nx unspecified,they both looked the same to me which one is more better spec, thanks i love videos
Hi Kirk! Thanks man.
NX300h is a hybrid with 194 HP and about 33 mpg
NX 200t / 300 has a turbo 4 cylinder with 235 hp and about 24 mpg
I'm the proud owner of a 2015 Mazda 6 GT finished in Reflex Blue Mica, the rarest color available on these 3rd generation models. It's been a really great car to me, literally all I do is put gas in it and do scheduled maintenance every 7,500 miles.
Kirk Kreifels - good job! You look big in the car or is the car small inside? How tall are you?
Car is roomy for me. I'm about 190lbs and 6'1"
@@KirkKreifels thanks buddy. I remember seeing a video that said that you are moving to Florida?
I got a 2018 Signature last year, one of the last ones leftover on the lot and got it for 9K below MSRP! It's a hell of a lot of car for 27K, that's for sure! Could've gotten a 2019, but didn't want to pay 7-8k extra for power folding mirrors and updated badges :P
Had they gone with AWD, I would have considered this awhile ago (or RWD). Right now though, I have my eye on the 3 Turbo. Maybe picking one of those up next month.
You say you get a lot for the money, I must of missed something how much does it cost? $$$$. Nice review, I like your drone shots.
Ok, caught it at the end 36000
I love the review, but it had too many short clips (one after another) in one place in the beginning (on my taste). Try to mix them with longer cuts more, just like you mix dynamic and static once.
But I'm not a specialist, so I can be talking B.S here.
Anyways, it was overall a great and professional review (IMHO). Keep at it and keep on improving.
And I gotta say that your B rolls are much smoother and better than in the MX5 review.
Thanks mate! Beginning is quick-paced to get people attention :)
Smoother? Great! I'm getting better over time.
@@KirkKreifels It's pretty professional as is, but don't stop there and show tham how it's really done.
Will you review the bronco when it comes out? That's the only american branded car that got me excited this year.
I doubt it...but it would be fun!
Those wheels remind me of the Q60 Red Sport wheels too
11:30 Does the engine have cup holders?🤣
awesome camera work! review and quality!
Thank you!
No relation to the subject of this review, but Lexus snuck in the 2021 model year RC F on their website yesterday with no fanfare. Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, heated electrochromic exterior mirrors, and a memory driver’s seat which were before "available" are now standard. Additionally, Intuitive Parking Assist is now included in the Premium Package. It appears maybe a slight redesign of the steering wheel trim? And now finally equipped with Android Auto the base price jumped almost a $1,000 from last years model. But because of the shuffle of features, a 2021 Premium Package Build comes out only 3 or 4 hundred dollars more than a 2020 with the same equipment. Looking forward to test driving a 2021 RC F.
Hi Kirk you did a excellent car review on this Mazda ! Please do more.
Thanks!!!
Hey Kirk, Mazda UK have just announced they are no longer selling diesel versions of the Mazda 6 here. Not sure if this is just the current version of it or if it will extended to the new rwd version. Looks like Mazda are starting to tow dirty diesel line. I’m still looking forward to a rwd phev 6 cyl version.
My man going Mazda. I`m Mazda 6 2016 touring 2.5L owner. I love it.... only rear wheel drive Mazda 6 can be better.
Mazda needs more dealership locations. I think that prevents their sales more than anything else. The 6 is a nice looking sedan inside and out. However, Mazda should have offered this turbo model with AWD.
Just wondering?? Is the infotainment screen not a touchscreen when stationary or under 5mph considering this has the older infotainment software?? Love Mazda!!
No touchscreen functionality at all. Travelling or stationary
Are you going to give it a kirkscore??? 😁😁😁
dugscore! great joke!!!!
I prefer the Penguin Score...
Great review. The styling is epic. One thing that is'nt epic is the info screen
that sticks up out of the dash . They could have integrated the screen INTO
the dash but they did'nt bother. It's a little disapointing.
I want the fog lights!!!!! Looks better at night
Thanks for the review! Very informative
Thank you!
I do like the Nap review, I haven’t tried it myself w my 2010 6 but it is nice to know.
You must use 93 octane to really wake this engine up in the upper rev range. Mazda published the power curves using 87 verse 93 and it makes a big difference in the upper rev range to use that extra octane.
Since I didn't fill this tank, I'm not sure what octane was in there...87 would be my guess
7.1 with no brake torquing i believe it will hit 60 in 6.5 with brake torquing. that aside this car is phenomenal
Did you try it on 87 Octane gas? Just curious how much performance you lose.
That depends on the weather conditions. In the CX-9 it is not noticeable especially in cooler months. In the hot summer months you may see a slight decrease due to heat through the intercooler. Oh, on regular its 227hp and 310 torque lbs.
GTS trim is Faaaaaantastic 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
Thoughtful review, I agree about the backend. Curious about the paddle shifters and driving in manual mode?
There's a reason I didn't mention the paddle shifters and manual mode --- they're forgettable lol
Job well done Kirk! Thoughts about using soft background music?
I'm open to it but it makes some people turn away at the same time
@@KirkKreifels oh ok.
Great review, Kirk! Also, great FIRST car review! Hope to see more! ❤️
Who said this car was faster and better than the Camry?
Kirk I want to what’s the next move for Toyota and the Toyota Mark X
Does the right-side rear door make the same metallic noise, given that cars typically only have the gas cap on one side?
Tbh, I think my next ride will be a Mazda6
Plz make a video of the cx5
Would be awesome if you could review the CX-30! 😃 Maybe even the Skyactiv-X engine somehow?
I'm waiting for the next generation 6.... RWD, v6
What’s really odd here in Ny is the availability of Mazda dealers. If you find one they usually share it jointly with another . And they get the dark corner of it. They don’t put money into dealerships around here, that’s for sure .
You’re blaming Mazda for NY’s tendency to smash things together into what space is left?
Get outta Here 😛
NextLevel Journey I have no clue what your saying. I’m simply stating the dealers are sparse here. They don’t lease well in Ny at all
Hey! I am in the Omaha area as well and I drive one of these. If you'd want to collaborate sometime I would be down!
4:25
So that's what the NAP-pa leather is
Would love for you to review the K5.
Kirk, I think your body is in Nebraska, but your mind is in Florida. Flip flops in October guy....?
100% true
Awesome!!!!
Mazda 6 is still harshly bumpy then 😄 Travelling in the back seat on multi-hundred km road trips is not recommended. Sorry Mazda, the cabin quietness is impressive, as is the minimal body roll and resulting stability on the road, but from experience I can say that the Mazda 6 is not a comfortable car for long journeys 😄 Hopefully Mazda will fix this with the next platform redesign
You need to do more honest reviews! Good stuff
Thanks!
Nintendo minute is never a minute
We done came up 👍
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2012 exterior.....8 years and no refresh. Should be a new exterior every 5 years. As you mentioned rear should be similar to CX 5, CX 30, 3 Sedan
This design still looks fresh though and has not aged. 2022 will be the next 6 all new with the inline 6 skyactiv in rwd. Initial indications is that it will have more than 300hp
Wish Mazda have better rear design... Love watching your content and god bless you
how is leg space!?
At 6'1" I had comfortable room in the rear seat behind my driving seat position
which one has the best riding quilty the 6 or the Mazda 3?
I haven't reviewed the 3 yet, but more than likely the 6
Kirk Kreifels is it better than Toyota Camry?
With all due respect would people stop referring to Mazdas move upmarket as luxury. Never has this been uttered by Mazda and this incorrectly denotes what Mazda is trying to do. Premium folks Premium not Luxury is where they are heading.
Premium brands on the other hand, are defined by their price-quality ratio - we feel that it is worth paying extra for a premium brand because of the product quality, whereas luxury brands usually have a price which is far beyond their actual functional value.
Luxury and Premium is interchangeable in most parts of the world for automobiles.
How do you rate it vs Camry or Sonata?
I'll be reviewing the sonata in a few weeks!
RWD inline 6 with a 6 speed manual..... SOLD. No manual.....Pass
The more gears that exists the more issues it seems they have.