In just happy to see Mazda's comeback. The dealership in my town use to have more cars from other brands than actual Mazdas! Now they need the whole lot to themselves
Beautiful car. You will never see a V6 in this car. Most car companies are phasing out the V6 except for larger vehicles. This car is fine with the 184 hp engine because it's not a heavy vehicle, plus it gets great gas mileage.
I have a 2016 Mazda 6, six speed manual, what a blast to drive! No problems so far, still sticks to the road amazingly with good rubber. Power's plenty unless loaded down. Best car so far for me! I would like to see a turbo wagon 6 like in Europe.
Dato Temi I have the 2016 and I love it! People worrying about power do not know Mazda. It's quick and nimble :) it can handle a curve. Nothing sadder than being in a Mazda on a curvy road and getting stuck behind one of those power compacts that have to brake every 2s..... I also get compliments on its looks all the time! I also love the interior.
I'll take my 3.6 litre 6 cylinder any day of the week over this. Mazda had a sweet 6 cylinder in the 929 which was a beautiful car that looked like a Jaguar. They have never managed to repeat the quality of that vehicle. Even had solar air conditioning to keep the car cool when nobody was in it. It was far and away a nicer car years ago that what this mazda is.
This exterior is just super good, mazda's designers did really good job. I would say that this is actually the best exterior within this class of cars.
Back in the day I had a 1966 GTO convertible and it went from 0-60 in 6 seconds flat. It had a 6.6 liter engine and 335HP. The Mazda 6 does it in 7.0. So there is that. Yeah, you won't have any macho bragging rights with a 2.5 liter four, but it gets the job done for 99% of today's drivers and conditions. I have a 2017 Mazda Grand Touring and I can say it handles like a dream and it is pretty sharp in and out. The wheels are crazy great. It is Midnight blue with light almost white Nappa Leather. Mazda calls it deep mica or something like that, but to me it is Midnight Blue! Not sure what my old GTO got in the way of MPG, because gas was only a quarter a gallon back then so no one was interested in gas mileage. The Mazda sips gas and at over $2.00 a gallon I guess it is a little important. The car had a $3000 rebate and the dealer deducted another $1200 so I paid a little less than $28,000 which is considered a bargain these days. Oh, yeah. My GTO was $3100 out the door. Times have change....
I owned a 2014 GT for 3 years with no issues. I loved the vehicle but the lack of power was a drawback. The handling dynamics are excellent and the car was fun to dry, but not as fun as the 2 Mazdaspeeds I owned.
I have a 2016 GT. Surprisingly, the quick-shifting transmission makes up for the 184hp engine. Geared just right to hit that 3200rpm peak torque at every upshift, throttle blips on downshifts.
The car will easily get into the triple digits, which is lose your license territory. How fast does one need to go? In the week before I bought my 2017 6 I needed a car to drive around and the only one available (of course in January) was a 300 horsepower Mustang GT. That was a fun car to drive around - first time I drove a Mustang - but I really don't feel too hard done by with my 6. It definitely has adequate horsepower and it's a hoot to drive. The Mustang just didn't seem very civilized to drive every day. Maybe it's the way I drive, but I sense people's behavior change when I fly through in my 6. I've already had one person try to run me off the interstate, simply because I dared pass them. It's strange. The 6 is definitely attention grabbing no matter how you look at it.
My love for Mazda came when I first got my Mazda rx8. Loved that car so much. Convinced my sister get a cx5 when she was looking for a new car and now I own '13 Mazdaspeed 3.
For engine you only have one option a 2 liter 4 cylinder petrol that gives you 184 hp, and it only comes in FWD, unless you order the Japanese version which is a Diesel with almost the same hp but it's all wheel drive.
Really good review, I like the way you showed the underneath of the car. Mazda 6 should go back to the hatchback style they had years ago, especially for north America, it would be the class leader.
Great review and cinematography! This helped me a great deal, thanks. I do have one question? What camera and gimbal did you use for the vid? Loved the panning pulling shots.
V6 would be a nice addition, but while more and more Japanese automakers cut cost on transmission by using CVT (less responsive), Mazda holds true to its zoom zoom value with gears, which is more fun to drive.
They will end up offering it when they have no choice. Once Kia starts releasing the cars such as the Stinger GT built on the Hyundai Genesis platform the Mazda is going to look like a very poor choice. That is happening this year too. They offer Rear wheel drive and All Wheel drive up to 6 cylinder twin turbo 0-100 in 5.1 seconds 270 + KW and 510 Torque with 5 setting Adjustable suspension from ex BMW Msport team member. Something the Mazda just can't offer as far as driving enjoyment as it's only front wheel drive with a paltry 4 cylinder engine and ordinary suspension. I never thought i would see a day where Korea would offer so much better than Japan. These GT sedans are also far more stylish than the Mazda, it makes the Mazda look ancient by comparison. IT's not just Mazda though , Subaru need to really lift their game too and Hurry up and release all cars on the new Global platform except of course the BRZ though that needs a Turbo engine badly.
Everyone is in love with Mazda , you can have it. The car is behind the times, lack of HP, and only one Engine choice. I’ll take the fully loaded 2017 Chevy Malibu premier with its 2.0 turbo- 9 speed automatic and top of the line Technology. 0 to 60 in 5.7 seconds in the quarter mile 14.3 at almost 100 mph along with good gas mileage. Also top speed is drag Limited at 156 mph, curb weight 3,380pounds. So yes, a pretty car ( Mazda) that’s all it is.
Great review! Your analysis of this vehicle is mostly spot-on. It looks FANTASTIC, however, having driven (2) examples of this vehicle there are a couple areas where the driving experience pales with the competition: interior noise and engine responsiveness. For this class of vehicle the interior sound insulation is lacking. To have such a great sporty-luxury interior and but then have to be subjected to the degree of road and guttural engine noise is out of character with the vehicle appearance. And again, given the sporty/luxury appearance of this vehicle the engine is far too unresponsive to throttle toe-in and sounds very unrefined as well. The turbo 4's in both the Malibu and the Fusion (2.0 turbo) are far more responsive, faster AND sound more refined than the 6. With a little better acoustical insulation and more oomph under the hood the 6 would outshine all the competition you noted. As much as I appreciated the look and feel of the Mazda 6 I chose the 2.0 Turbo Fusion SE over it and have no regrets.
The 2017 Mazda6 which I just bought has significantly more sound insulation... improved further for 2018. And the 2018 model has a turbo too... if you must have it. I mean I drive around doing 100 MPH+ in my 2017... but if that's not fast enough for you... then.... do what you have to do.
I have the'09 V6. The V6 is so quiet, smooth, and quick. Hopefully Mazda puts a more powerful engine in the latest generation. I may then consider an upgrade.
They offer a diesel and AWD in other markets but not in America. This thing would really be a competitor if they brought those options, along with a more powerful engine, to the states.
Yes and that one has a Turbo, like all diesels since 2000, so if the US got it 90% of the comments 'they should put a turbo on it' would stop. I test drove a 150hp diesel and it was seriously not, I repeat not, underpowered. Fantastic smooth engine with torque in every range. I still need to test the petrol 2 liter version with 145hp or 165hp to hear what all these 65mph max ;-) people are complaining about. I still don't get it now.
Luc Peeters lol no, I think they should still drop the cx9 engine into this. Americans aren't very into diesels, so the turbo diesel wouldn't sell like a normal gasoline turbo option.
I also had a MAZDA3, hatchback with 2.3L. I was a beast in the city! U turns, quick acceleration, it drove like a slot car! Going to pick up my 2016 MAZDA6 tomorrow. I’m salivating!
I️ have a 14 maxima at the moment I️ love it but the car is thirsty. Im thinking about getting a mazda 6 for some good gas mileage and being fun to drive
Buy used. I bought a '17 Touring (so lots of goodies on it) with 11,000 miles on it for $19k. That's a huge discount. I had to drive 6 hours to Ohio to buy it. Who cares.
I like how he says "again,". Lol I think a GT version of this sedan in awd with their turbo 2.5 and regenerative braking system would be awesome. Too bad they can't let the regenerative system power the rear wheels independently. ?? Lastly, are the brakes grippy? Just wondering.
Is this white interior a bad idea? Should I go with black? I have read that white interiors get dirty from jeans, Is that true or should I just go for it without worrying?
Should have included the V6, i would have taken it in a heartbeat. Doing car shopping for Christmas but now probably either I'll go with the Toyota Avalon or the VW Passat.
Own the car for a few years and you can tell where they cut corners to be able to sell it for so cheap. Not enough sound deadening material, paint quality isn't holding up too well and certain things like my center console lid keeps coming loose so I have to keep taking the thing apart and readjusting the pins. Good looking car but it has it's short comings.
Easter egg for some people. the wheel design here incorporates the rotary design from their wankle-rotary engines put into the past Mazda vehicles. the RX series of course. this wheel design in available in most Mazda vehicles.
The wheels look like rubbish crappy Hyundai wheels they used to use on the SUV's. Maybe in USA they like these sorts of weird designs but in Australia sporty wheels sell cars. The mazda 6 is too small inside to be considered a family sedan anyway.
I love the Mazda's... I would own one if I wasn't Korean fanboy ;) ALSO, heated rear seats are actually becoming available in the C Segment.. lol just thought I would put it out there
You're right about the heated rear seats, but I thought they were definitely worth a mention here just because of how much value the Mazda6 represents.
A lot of 40-50k+ cars don't have that so it's not bad! Things like heated rear seats and 360 degree cameras are becoming more common in cheaper cars, but even expensive luxury cars don't have them standard yet so it's still a good feature.
Daniel Draghici I know right! Some of these MB, BMW, AUDI etc, make you pay for heated rear seats. A 2017 Elantra Limited can have heated rear seats. Let alone my 2017 Elantra SE with a tech pack has heated seats as well. Crazy
Xavier Urbina Yeah Hyundai and other companies threw those in there and things like memory steering wheel, seat and mirrors years ago while a 50k BMW SUV has only optional memory seats and you have to hold down the button until your seat is in place. It's pretty dumb, but people actually pay for those badges.
Like virtually all Mazdas, this car would be great if it wasn't so underpowered for its class. What a shame.
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David T. I own(ed) several of the new Mazdas and I don't feel them as underpowered for daily use. We currently drive the CX-3 with 2 litres gasoline engine and the CX-5 with the 2.2 litres turbo Diesel. Especially this Diesel is very powerful.
Jürg Hölzle Maybe it's okay for you, but when all its competitors offer larger and/or boosted engine options, it's unacceptable for Mazda to not do the same.
Yeah, I wish there was at least a V6 option but, like I said, Mazda doesn't even have a V6 anymore.
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***** The new CX-9 shows that the figures on the spec sheet are not important in real live. It is for marketing only and Mazda has to handle this, of course.
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As an European (living in Thailand) I don't care about the the number of cylinders. Important are the characteristic in real life.
Definitely yeah, it's awesome looking. But I don't think the typical car buyer cares all that much whether it's a four or V6; as long as the power is there.
Ventilated seats? 360 camera? Button to fully open the trunk? Button to close the trunk? Android / iPhone connect? Ambient light? Massage seats? More powerful engine? Fucking Skoda / Seat / etc. have all this now. Wake up Mazda and finish this brilliant car.
I find the lack of power disturbing and the wheels it comes with even on the fully specced atenza look too much like garbage bin lids and bloody awful. By the time the Kia Stinger Arrives the Mazda 6 will look positively embarrassing for it's price range.
are skyactiv engines with direct injection as prone to carbon build up as others? i was looking into getting the mazda6 until i found out it was a gdi.. makes me hesitant. i want a car that wont have to be in the shop every 50k miles to remove the build up... toyotas dont interest me, honda accord is my other choice however the newer models are also gdi engines.
My 2008 Mazda6 made it to 115,000 miles before the engine blew. It wasn't in the shop every 50,000 miles either. It was in the shop for fluid changes and tire rotations. And a brake job after 5 years.... I drove the hell out of it too. I'm taking my chances again with a 2017 Mazda6. If it lasts 8-1/2 years like the last one, I won't complain.
I have an 06 6 Wagon with the 3.0l V6 and I love it but I wish I could upgrade to the new one....mine is just so damn unreliable..fun to drive, and very spacious cause of the wagon bodystyle, but my check engine light never rests
You do know they don't sell the current Mazda6 wagon in the US, right? Point being, try to fix that check engine light and keep the wagon! It could be a faulty sensor.
I'm aware that they don't sell the new one here..and the check engine right now is the catalysts.....but previously it's been the whole engine, I had to completely re-build it, new pistons, cut the engine block, new seals everywhere...it's not a faulty sensor, it's everything xD I am keeping her though because of the color...it's bright blue and I can't find any other wagons around the world in that color, so I assume it's very rare
I agree with the comment below. Great, nice looking car, but why can't the put the turbo from the cx9 and an lsd (or awd?) in it? The latter, esp if manual available, would be a future classic.
juse when you say " build and fit and finish are fantastic" a misaligned glove box come into the view. they have not fixed that since my April 2013 manufactured date M6
No Mazda 6 is worth $34000 regardless of the features. I think you get a lot with this car but when Im starting to pay north of $30 grand Im getting a crossover or SUV......
planning to get one and like someone else mention, other countries (mine included) have the ieloop and istop function. the thing is I am torn between choosing the sedan or the wagon.
CarBuzz - Unboxing Everyday Cars and Supercars yupe, after further deliberation, I went with the Wagon in the Reflex Blue Mica color due to the unavailability of the Deep Crystal Blue Mica and the Soul Red, I think I rather have that makeshift trunk space than to just look 'exectuive' in the Sedan.
CarBuzz - Unboxing Everyday Cars and Supercars Thanks for the reply I don't prefer speed or stylish or more options cars, I prefer only comfort and car insulation. Do you recommend me this car ?
Little things.... mostly cosmetic. Mazda just upgraded things in '16 and then continued that into '17 and now '18 too. There is a turbo for '18. The thing you really notice on the '17 model (compared to previous models) is all the safety features they started adding (to the Touring and Grand Touring trims).
The Sport is the basic 6. It's a very decent trim in its own right. The Touring has a few more options (sunroof, leatherette, BOSE system, larger wheels, LED lighting, more safety features, etc). The Grand Touring has more features still like heated mirrors, heated seats, a few more chrome touches, and HUD, and a few safety features that Touring doesn't have. I have the Touring. I got it for thousands off. I love it. I have a power moonroof, leatherette seats (which look/appear to be like real leather really), larger 19" wheels, and some cool safety features like blind spot monitoring and cross-traffic alert + BOSE system with 11 speakers. Honestly, the only things I wish I had were heated seats and LED headlights. But, I bought a 2017 6 with 11,000 miles on it for only $19k.... so that's good enough for me. I love the car. Had a 2008 Mazda6 for 8-1/2 years. Loved that car too. It's amazing how much further they've came in 10 years....
Had my 2008 Mazda6 for 8-1/2 years... no rust on the day I got rid of it. I live in IL.... do you wash your car? You might try that. You know, more than once/twice a year. Your car is as good as how well you take care of it.
+CarBuzz - Unboxing Everyday Cars and Supercars I really love that car but what I don't like is that it's not a v6 or turbo charger I would make it more powerful
Top trim is not a bargain. $34k is what a BMW 325i cost in 2006. I know that this was 10 years ago, and I know that this car is nearly equal to a 2006 325i. BUT, this is a mainstream Japanese vehicle, and the purchasing power of the average person has not kept pace with this cost increase. I would suggest that the Touring model at ~27k is a far better value, albeit, still out of reach of many people. I currently own 3 BMWS. A 2000 528, a 2003 Z4, and a 2006 325i. I cannot afford this car.
One word: Inflation. Welcome to 2016 (almost 17), not 2006. By the way, the average new car price in the US right now is around $33,000. The Mazda6 Grand Touring's price tag is directly in line with its top trim rivals. But you bring up an interesting point...are mainstream cars getting too expensive? Perhaps.
@ Chris, You missed the point peckerhead. I'm coming from the school of a practical and sensible debt to income ratio of 28/36. $34k is a large amount of money for a mainstream (not premium brand) car. Assuming 20% down (cash or trade), you're financing ~29k after adding in taxes, fees, and titling. Assuming an average interest rate of 6% and term length of 72 months, that's $477.00 per month. Assuming an average gross income of $50k per year, you're looking at a debt to income ratio for the car alone at 11%. In case you're not familiar with the 28/36 rule, the 28/36 Rule states that a household should spend a maximum of 28% of its gross monthly income on total housing expenses and no more than 36% on total debt service, including housing and other debt such as car loans. Hence, my comment that the purchasing power of the average person has not kept pace with the ridiculous inflation in car prices. In this scenario, the Touring model at ~$27k is a far better value, and all you are sacrificing is a bunch of tech options that will be obsolete far before the car reaches it's life expectancy of 11.5 years.
I currently own a 2006 Mazda3 and it has been a great car and it is really fun to drive. Is the Mazda6 worth the extra money over a Mazda3 and does it really have that much more room inside? I have the small engine in my *3* but would probably buy a new *3* with the 2.5
I haven't checked out the interior for the 3, but the main difference is sound deadening and highway comfort, I think. If you love the 3, go for another 3. I think 6 won't be an upgrade for you since it's also longer.. Personally, I want a mazda6 though. Hopefully, I can buy one soon.
There is a lot more room in the 6 than 3. Had a '10 Mazda3 in celestial blue for a few years and although that car was a hoot to drive it had no back seat. I mean literally... no space. The new 6.... lots of legroom in the back seat. Much roomier car.
There are plenty of Grand Touring models one year old going for $20k. Look around. I bought my '17 Touring (so mid-range model) for $19k just last month. It had 11,000 miles on it. It's a baby. And it retailed for $27-$28k (maybe more because it has the upgraded stereo and sunroof) just one year before???
CarBuzz - Unboxing Everyday Cars and Supercars My point is somethings a car of that sizes needs a v6 or a more powerful engine ( maybe mazda can use the engine of cx -9 )
CarBuzz - Unboxing Everyday Cars and Supercars My point is somethings a car of that sizes needs a v6 or a more powerful engine ( maybe mazda can use the engine of cx -9 )
How can a car with that styling not be considered a luxury midsize? It's absolutely gorgeous.
The most beautiful midsize sedan at this time....classy and handsome looking, inside and outside. Nice video. Thank you
This thing looks even more gorgeous in Soul Red paint color.
Agreed! Soul Red would be my first choice.
Nothing helps that awful large grille design though it doesn't look quite as bad as the new CX9. It is still really ugly.
In just happy to see Mazda's comeback. The dealership in my town use to have more cars from other brands than actual Mazdas! Now they need the whole lot to themselves
I like every video that praises the Mazda. It's not a popular brand in NA , but we need more of it.
The interior of Mazda 6 will outshine an early 00's Mercedes E class, and it's the best interior of the class IMHO. Nice review by the way.
Agreed! This is a fantastic interior.
I have a Mazda 6 and it is a great car with a very sporty and limousine type feel to it on the inside which makes it feel more expensive
choudhry ali I'd say more of corolla type in terms of the seats in it
we're talking luxury car comfy!
Beautiful car. You will never see a V6 in this car. Most car companies are phasing out the V6 except for larger vehicles. This car is fine with the 184 hp engine because it's not a heavy vehicle, plus it gets great gas mileage.
Exactly! Sure, the 6 might be slightly slow but I think the good far outweighs the bad.
But you will see a turbo in the 2018 though..... check it out. It's available.
If someone is thinking of purchasing a Mazda 6 ,this showcase will make the sale!
I have a 2016 Mazda 6, six speed manual, what a blast to drive! No problems so far, still sticks to the road amazingly with good rubber. Power's plenty unless loaded down. Best car so far for me! I would like to see a turbo wagon 6 like in Europe.
i dont need much power around the city ...am getting this by april by gods grace .
Just so that you know, this car is pretty quick on the highway, too.
Dato Temi I have the 2016 and I love it! People worrying about power do not know Mazda. It's quick and nimble :) it can handle a curve. Nothing sadder than being in a Mazda on a curvy road and getting stuck behind one of those power compacts that have to brake every 2s.....
I also get compliments on its looks all the time! I also love the interior.
I'll take my 3.6 litre 6 cylinder any day of the week over this. Mazda had a sweet 6 cylinder in the 929 which was a beautiful car that looked like a Jaguar. They have never managed to repeat the quality of that vehicle. Even had solar air conditioning to keep the car cool when nobody was in it. It was far and away a nicer car years ago that what this mazda is.
Yeah, I've got a 2016, too. Has enough power to be responsive, and It gets good fuel mileage.
Dato Temi inshAllah
This exterior is just super good, mazda's designers did really good job. I would say that this is actually the best exterior within this class of cars.
Back in the day I had a 1966 GTO convertible and it went from 0-60 in 6 seconds flat. It had a 6.6 liter engine and 335HP. The Mazda 6 does it in 7.0. So there is that. Yeah, you won't have any macho bragging rights with a 2.5 liter four, but it gets the job done for 99% of today's drivers and conditions. I have a 2017 Mazda Grand Touring and I can say it handles like a dream and it is pretty sharp in and out. The wheels are crazy great. It is Midnight blue with light almost white Nappa Leather. Mazda calls it deep mica or something like that, but to me it is Midnight Blue! Not sure what my old GTO got in the way of MPG, because gas was only a quarter a gallon back then so no one was interested in gas mileage. The Mazda sips gas and at over $2.00 a gallon I guess it is a little important. The car had a $3000 rebate and the dealer deducted another $1200 so I paid a little less than $28,000 which is considered a bargain these days. Oh, yeah. My GTO was $3100 out the door. Times have change....
Great video. There's no doubt that the Mazda6 flies under the radar somewhat when compared to the Accord, Camry and Fusion.
Thank you! Yeah, I've long felt that Mazda is one of those brands that just lurks in the shadows and then BOOM! Launches a new game changing model.
I owned a 2014 GT for 3 years with no issues. I loved the vehicle but the lack of power was a drawback. The handling dynamics are excellent and the car was fun to dry, but not as fun as the 2 Mazdaspeeds I owned.
I have a 2016 GT. Surprisingly, the quick-shifting transmission makes up for the 184hp engine. Geared just right to hit that 3200rpm peak torque at every upshift, throttle blips on downshifts.
We can always count on Mazda to deliver a good driver's experience...even with only 184 ponies.
The car will easily get into the triple digits, which is lose your license territory. How fast does one need to go? In the week before I bought my 2017 6 I needed a car to drive around and the only one available (of course in January) was a 300 horsepower Mustang GT. That was a fun car to drive around - first time I drove a Mustang - but I really don't feel too hard done by with my 6. It definitely has adequate horsepower and it's a hoot to drive. The Mustang just didn't seem very civilized to drive every day. Maybe it's the way I drive, but I sense people's behavior change when I fly through in my 6. I've already had one person try to run me off the interstate, simply because I dared pass them. It's strange. The 6 is definitely attention grabbing no matter how you look at it.
My love for Mazda came when I first got my Mazda rx8. Loved that car so much. Convinced my sister get a cx5 when she was looking for a new car and now I own '13 Mazdaspeed 3.
So you're like a true Mazda enthusiast. That's awesome!
Sister? Why sister?
Outstanding review! A V6 would make this car almost perfect.
Thank you! It would but I think the four-cylinder will satisfy most buyers.
You will like the 2018..... turbo included.
Alfa Romeo of Japan..... love it 😉
Me too!
Except Mazda are reliable :)
Jaguar of Japan
"unboxing" lmao
This car is quick af, so I don't know what everyone is complaining about. Not trying to drag race with anyone here lol
mazda is the best
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It has every thing you want + a very affordable price!!
Pepsiman how much is the engine? is it all wheel drive?
For engine you only have one option a 2 liter 4 cylinder petrol that gives you 184 hp, and it only comes in FWD,
unless you order the Japanese version which is a Diesel with almost the same hp but it's all wheel drive.
Pepsiman everything I want? I want 5.0 litre engine, with awd option, and sports mode option, and 8 seats, it has all that?
Really good review, I like the way you showed the underneath of the car. Mazda 6 should go back to the hatchback style they had years ago, especially for north America, it would be the class leader.
My kingdom for a Mazda 6 wagon!!
Sedan is better
Great job bud! I love your detail and enthusiasm. Fantastic. I'm a subscriber now. 😎👍🏻
Does it have remote start?
Mazda provides a Remote Start for another $550 upgrade.
Great review and cinematography! This helped me a great deal, thanks. I do have one question? What camera and gimbal did you use for the vid? Loved the panning pulling shots.
Thank you! Really appreciate the comment.
Congrats, very good channel and very nice review.
Why the hell don't they offer a more powerful engine option?! I'm talking a V6 or even a 2 liter turbo-charged one.
Mazda doesn't have a V6 anymore, like I mentioned in the review.
V6 would be a nice addition, but while more and more Japanese automakers cut cost on transmission by using CVT (less responsive), Mazda holds true to its zoom zoom value with gears, which is more fun to drive.
I suspect they may be holding off to perhaps release an MPS version with a petrol turbo engine and more aggressive looks.
They will end up offering it when they have no choice. Once Kia starts releasing the cars such as the Stinger GT built on the Hyundai Genesis platform the Mazda is going to look like a very poor choice. That is happening this year too.
They offer Rear wheel drive and All Wheel drive up to 6 cylinder twin turbo 0-100 in 5.1 seconds 270 + KW and 510 Torque with 5 setting Adjustable suspension from ex BMW Msport team member. Something the Mazda just can't offer as far as driving enjoyment as it's only front wheel drive with a paltry 4 cylinder engine and ordinary suspension.
I never thought i would see a day where Korea would offer so much better than Japan.
These GT sedans are also far more stylish than the Mazda, it makes the Mazda look ancient by comparison.
IT's not just Mazda though , Subaru need to really lift their game too and Hurry up and release all cars on the new Global platform except of course the BRZ though that needs a Turbo engine badly.
because you don't buy a mid size sedan to drag race
We're in the UK and the Mazda6 is a large car. The 2.2 diesel is fantastic and drives like a petrol version.
Oh man, I've been waiting for Mazda to bring that diesel stateside. They can't seem to decide whether to do it or not.
Absolutely gorgeous interior! Just make it a V6. PLEASE!
Everyone is in love with Mazda , you can have it. The car is behind the times, lack of HP, and only one Engine choice. I’ll take the fully loaded 2017 Chevy Malibu premier with its 2.0 turbo- 9 speed automatic and top of the line Technology. 0 to 60 in 5.7 seconds in the quarter mile 14.3 at almost 100 mph along with good gas mileage. Also top speed is drag Limited at 156 mph, curb weight 3,380pounds. So yes, a pretty car ( Mazda) that’s all it is.
You might want to check out the '18 Mazda6. FAST and SEXY. Turbo-charged... yepper.
Great review! Your analysis of this vehicle is mostly spot-on. It looks FANTASTIC, however, having driven (2) examples of this vehicle there are a couple areas where the driving experience pales with the competition: interior noise and engine responsiveness. For this class of vehicle the interior sound insulation is lacking. To have such a great sporty-luxury interior and but then have to be subjected to the degree of road and guttural engine noise is out of character with the vehicle appearance. And again, given the sporty/luxury appearance of this vehicle the engine is far too unresponsive to throttle toe-in and sounds very unrefined as well. The turbo 4's in both the Malibu and the Fusion (2.0 turbo) are far more responsive, faster AND sound more refined than the 6. With a little better acoustical insulation and more oomph under the hood the 6 would outshine all the competition you noted. As much as I appreciated the look and feel of the Mazda 6 I chose the 2.0 Turbo Fusion SE over it and have no regrets.
Rick Henson 2017 road noise 90% fixed. You need to test drive 2017 before commenting
The 2017 Mazda6 which I just bought has significantly more sound insulation... improved further for 2018. And the 2018 model has a turbo too... if you must have it. I mean I drive around doing 100 MPH+ in my 2017... but if that's not fast enough for you... then.... do what you have to do.
The GT does come in 6 speed manual... I have one on order and cannot wait to get it!!
I have the'09 V6. The V6 is so quiet, smooth, and quick. Hopefully Mazda puts a more powerful engine in the latest generation. I may then consider an upgrade.
I think you're going to be waiting a very long time. Mazda is in no rush to get back into the V6 business. It's sticking with four-cylinders.
CarBuzz - Unboxing Everyday Cars and Supercars Too bad, I would not hesitate to go to another brand.
Forrest's Auto Reviews I think the car of this weight needs more power. Sadly, turbo charged 4 cylinders can't match the quiet smooth V6 just yet.
They offer a diesel and AWD in other markets but not in America. This thing would really be a competitor if they brought those options, along with a more powerful engine, to the states.
I really just want the diesel engine to arrive stateside. That would be such a great car (plus the wagon version too. Heck, a diesel wagon!).
Yes and that one has a Turbo, like all diesels since 2000, so if the US got it 90% of the comments 'they should put a turbo on it' would stop.
I test drove a 150hp diesel and it was seriously not, I repeat not, underpowered. Fantastic smooth engine with torque in every range.
I still need to test the petrol 2 liter version with 145hp or 165hp to hear what all these 65mph max ;-) people are complaining about. I still don't get it now.
Luc Peeters lol no, I think they should still drop the cx9 engine into this. Americans aren't very into diesels, so the turbo diesel wouldn't sell like a normal gasoline turbo option.
I miss my 2007 mazda 3...loved that car. I'm definitely considering this mazda 6 for my next car. Traction control or awd would be a nice bonus
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I also had a MAZDA3, hatchback with 2.3L. I was a beast in the city! U turns, quick acceleration, it drove like a slot car! Going to pick up my 2016 MAZDA6 tomorrow. I’m salivating!
Great review, thanks.
I have the same, but its 2016 and touring. Feken love the car!!!
they should really make a v6 model just for the hell of it...still my dream car tho
Fuck why can't Madza just put a v6 in their engine smh .. it would be a sleeper
that car is awesome
This video has got the vibe of the famous Honey Badger videos. Just an observation.
Bought one for 18k, totaled it 3 weeks later. Nice.
Oh man, that sucks! Are you planning to get a new one??
The engine is holding this thing back. Without a turbo or something that makes 220+, it's not exactly zoom zooming anywhere
W-_-T test drive before you talk
I️ have a 14 maxima at the moment I️ love it but the car is thirsty. Im thinking about getting a mazda 6 for some good gas mileage and being fun to drive
My next car.... someday....
Buy used. I bought a '17 Touring (so lots of goodies on it) with 11,000 miles on it for $19k. That's a huge discount. I had to drive 6 hours to Ohio to buy it. Who cares.
I like how he says "again,". Lol
I think a GT version of this sedan in awd with their turbo 2.5 and regenerative braking system would be awesome. Too bad they can't let the regenerative system power the rear wheels independently. ??
Lastly, are the brakes grippy? Just wondering.
Is this white interior a bad idea?
Should I go with black?
I have read that white interiors get dirty from jeans, Is that true or should I just go for it without worrying?
i got a cx-5 manual but the 6 is just a beautiful car
looks great but if its electronically limited to 130mph, why does the speedometer bother to read as high as 160?
How reliable is it ?
This or the accord ?
Any thoughts ?
Should have included the V6, i would have taken it in a heartbeat. Doing car shopping for Christmas but now probably either I'll go with the Toyota Avalon or the VW Passat.
Haseeb Ahmed
I you are lookin for a v6 on this class I would take the new Maxima in a heartbeat.
They have an awd option but unfortunately they don't offer it in the states.
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This is where I got my 6 lol
Own the car for a few years and you can tell where they cut corners to be able to sell it for so cheap. Not enough sound deadening material, paint quality isn't holding up too well and certain things like my center console lid keeps coming loose so I have to keep taking the thing apart and readjusting the pins. Good looking car but it has it's short comings.
Do you still own the car? I'm thinking about buying it in a month or two, so I'd love to hear if you give it an overall thumbs up.
very good video
Easter egg for some people. the wheel design here incorporates the rotary design from their wankle-rotary engines put into the past Mazda vehicles. the RX series of course. this wheel design in available in most Mazda vehicles.
The wheels look like rubbish crappy Hyundai wheels they used to use on the SUV's. Maybe in USA they like these sorts of weird designs but in Australia sporty wheels sell cars. The mazda 6 is too small inside to be considered a family sedan anyway.
best review
great value!
I love the Mazda's... I would own one if I wasn't Korean fanboy ;)
ALSO, heated rear seats are actually becoming available in the C Segment.. lol just thought I would put it out there
You're right about the heated rear seats, but I thought they were definitely worth a mention here just because of how much value the Mazda6 represents.
Very true. It's a great looking sedan!
A lot of 40-50k+ cars don't have that so it's not bad! Things like heated rear seats and 360 degree cameras are becoming more common in cheaper cars, but even expensive luxury cars don't have them standard yet so it's still a good feature.
Daniel Draghici I know right! Some of these MB, BMW, AUDI etc, make you pay for heated rear seats. A 2017 Elantra Limited can have heated rear seats. Let alone my 2017 Elantra SE with a tech pack has heated seats as well. Crazy
Xavier Urbina Yeah Hyundai and other companies threw those in there and things like memory steering wheel, seat and mirrors years ago while a 50k BMW SUV has only optional memory seats and you have to hold down the button until your seat is in place. It's pretty dumb, but people actually pay for those badges.
awesome car I love it so much
Like virtually all Mazdas, this car would be great if it wasn't so underpowered for its class. What a shame.
David T. I own(ed) several of the new Mazdas and I don't feel them as underpowered for daily use. We currently drive the CX-3 with 2 litres gasoline engine and the CX-5 with the 2.2 litres turbo Diesel. Especially this Diesel is very powerful.
Jürg Hölzle Maybe it's okay for you, but when all its competitors offer larger and/or boosted engine options, it's unacceptable for Mazda to not do the same.
Yeah, I wish there was at least a V6 option but, like I said, Mazda doesn't even have a V6 anymore.
***** The new CX-9 shows that the figures on the spec sheet are not important in real live. It is for marketing only and Mazda has to handle this, of course.
As an European (living in Thailand) I don't care about the the number of cylinders. Important are the characteristic in real life.
What model is this one your reviewing?
They're always reviewing a top of the line model.
Just imaging the same thing but for less money and without any nice features.
it's the best looking sedan out there but for about the same price you can get an accord v6 or Camry v6.
Definitely yeah, it's awesome looking. But I don't think the typical car buyer cares all that much whether it's a four or V6; as long as the power is there.
Ventilated seats? 360 camera? Button to fully open the trunk? Button to close the trunk? Android / iPhone connect? Ambient light? Massage seats? More powerful engine?
Fucking Skoda / Seat / etc. have all this now. Wake up Mazda and finish this brilliant car.
Pavel K i lol at massage seat, 3 series doesnt even have that
too few people test drive the Mazda 6
I find the lack of power disturbing and the wheels it comes with even on the fully specced atenza look too much like garbage bin lids and bloody awful. By the time the Kia Stinger Arrives the Mazda 6 will look positively embarrassing for it's price range.
are skyactiv engines with direct injection as prone to carbon build up as others? i was looking into getting the mazda6 until i found out it was a gdi.. makes me hesitant. i want a car that wont have to be in the shop every 50k miles to remove the build up... toyotas dont interest me, honda accord is my other choice however the newer models are also gdi engines.
My 2008 Mazda6 made it to 115,000 miles before the engine blew. It wasn't in the shop every 50,000 miles either. It was in the shop for fluid changes and tire rotations. And a brake job after 5 years.... I drove the hell out of it too. I'm taking my chances again with a 2017 Mazda6. If it lasts 8-1/2 years like the last one, I won't complain.
How do you know so many things about cars, baby?
is the telescopic steering wheel electronic or manual adjust?
Burak Korkmaz manual
Disappointing but understandable for the price.
Burak Korkmaz power adjustable tilt and telescoping wheel is a waste of money and weight. You adjust it, what, once ever?
SuperScottie3000 true. Great car nevertheless
It is luxury!
I have an 06 6 Wagon with the 3.0l V6 and I love it but I wish I could upgrade to the new one....mine is just so damn unreliable..fun to drive, and very spacious cause of the wagon bodystyle, but my check engine light never rests
You do know they don't sell the current Mazda6 wagon in the US, right? Point being, try to fix that check engine light and keep the wagon! It could be a faulty sensor.
I'm aware that they don't sell the new one here..and the check engine right now is the catalysts.....but previously it's been the whole engine, I had to completely re-build it, new pistons, cut the engine block, new seals everywhere...it's not a faulty sensor, it's everything xD I am keeping her though because of the color...it's bright blue and I can't find any other wagons around the world in that color, so I assume it's very rare
Hyundai Sonata Sport Turbo has all these features plus more and a bigger screen and much more horsepower for a few thousands less. Quieter too.
No SiriusXM satellite radio!
you don't have to hold down the start button
I agree with the comment below. Great, nice looking car, but why can't the put the turbo from the cx9 and an lsd (or awd?) in it? The latter, esp if manual available, would be a future classic.
They have done just that. For '18.
I think mazda stopped making v6 because it had so many issues...lets not get into the fact that it can throw its own timing belt..
juse when you say " build and fit and finish are fantastic" a misaligned glove box come into the view. they have not fixed that since my April 2013 manufactured date M6
No Mazda 6 is worth $34000 regardless of the features. I think you get a lot with this car but when Im starting to pay north of $30 grand Im getting a crossover or SUV......
planning to get one and like someone else mention, other countries (mine included) have the ieloop and istop function. the thing is I am torn between choosing the sedan or the wagon.
Get the wagon, which isn't offered in the US, sadly. I miss wagons.
CarBuzz - Unboxing Everyday Cars and Supercars yupe, after further deliberation, I went with the Wagon in the Reflex Blue Mica color due to the unavailability of the Deep Crystal Blue Mica and the Soul Red, I think I rather have that makeshift trunk space than to just look 'exectuive' in the Sedan.
Compared to comfort, which one is the best ?
ACCORD
CAMRY
MAZDA 6
ALTIMA
OPTIMA
SONATA
FUSION
MALIBU
??
That's a really hard question to ask. It really boils down to what's most comfortable for the individual. For me, I like the Mazda 6.
CarBuzz - Unboxing Everyday Cars and Supercars
Thanks for the reply
I don't prefer speed or stylish or more options cars, I prefer only comfort and car insulation.
Do you recommend me this car ?
@@mohammedaziz20 Ara aziz jan. Mazda is best.
What's the main difference between the last generation?
Little things.... mostly cosmetic. Mazda just upgraded things in '16 and then continued that into '17 and now '18 too. There is a turbo for '18. The thing you really notice on the '17 model (compared to previous models) is all the safety features they started adding (to the Touring and Grand Touring trims).
I need a manual in family sedan. not much choice out there in regular class and luxury. HP is secondary
What difference between grand touring, sport and touring. Someone please answer this question.
Guerner Saintfort the difference between the trims are the available features.
The Sport is the basic 6. It's a very decent trim in its own right. The Touring has a few more options (sunroof, leatherette, BOSE system, larger wheels, LED lighting, more safety features, etc). The Grand Touring has more features still like heated mirrors, heated seats, a few more chrome touches, and HUD, and a few safety features that Touring doesn't have.
I have the Touring. I got it for thousands off. I love it. I have a power moonroof, leatherette seats (which look/appear to be like real leather really), larger 19" wheels, and some cool safety features like blind spot monitoring and cross-traffic alert + BOSE system with 11 speakers. Honestly, the only things I wish I had were heated seats and LED headlights. But, I bought a 2017 6 with 11,000 miles on it for only $19k.... so that's good enough for me. I love the car. Had a 2008 Mazda6 for 8-1/2 years. Loved that car too. It's amazing how much further they've came in 10 years....
Joe Buchanan wow clean Carfax? That's a hella deal bro. Any tips on how to find a similar deal
you forgot Signature. one more from GT...
Are those matrix led headlights?
They are Mazda's Adaptive LED headlights.
Great car... if you dont live somewhere with hard winters and a lot of salt on roads...
Had my 2008 Mazda6 for 8-1/2 years... no rust on the day I got rid of it. I live in IL.... do you wash your car? You might try that. You know, more than once/twice a year. Your car is as good as how well you take care of it.
Joe Buchanan Yeah I wash my car and mazdas still rust.... Or are you offended that someone doesn't praise your car. Sorry it is really special... not
Andrej Krušič you are responsible for your own car. My Mazdas don't rust. C'est la vie.
@@andrejkrusic372 Russia is that place. Moscow
are they gonna keep the same model all 5 years or what
A typical lifespan for a car's design these days is about 5-7 years.
+CarBuzz - Unboxing Everyday Cars and Supercars I really love that car but what I don't like is that it's not a v6 or turbo charger I would make it more powerful
Top trim is not a bargain. $34k is what a BMW 325i cost in 2006. I know that this was 10 years ago, and I know that this car is nearly equal to a 2006 325i. BUT, this is a mainstream Japanese vehicle, and the purchasing power of the average person has not kept pace with this cost increase. I would suggest that the Touring model at ~27k is a far better value, albeit, still out of reach of many people. I currently own 3 BMWS. A 2000 528, a 2003 Z4, and a 2006 325i. I cannot afford this car.
Can you afford 2017 BMW 325i? No chance to get it for 34k, not even close.
One word: Inflation. Welcome to 2016 (almost 17), not 2006. By the way, the average new car price in the US right now is around $33,000. The Mazda6 Grand Touring's price tag is directly in line with its top trim rivals. But you bring up an interesting point...are mainstream cars getting too expensive? Perhaps.
@ Chris, You missed the point peckerhead. I'm coming from the school of a practical and sensible debt to income ratio of 28/36. $34k is a large amount of money for a mainstream (not premium brand) car. Assuming 20% down (cash or trade), you're financing ~29k after adding in taxes, fees, and titling. Assuming an average interest rate of 6% and term length of 72 months, that's $477.00 per month. Assuming an average gross income of $50k per year, you're looking at a debt to income ratio for the car alone at 11%.
In case you're not familiar with the 28/36 rule, the 28/36 Rule states that a household should spend a maximum of 28% of its gross monthly income on total housing expenses and no more than 36% on total debt service, including housing and other debt such as car loans.
Hence, my comment that the purchasing power of the average person has not kept pace with the ridiculous inflation in car prices. In this scenario, the Touring model at ~$27k is a far better value, and all you are sacrificing is a bunch of tech options that will be obsolete far before the car reaches it's life expectancy of 11.5 years.
I just bought a 2017 Touring in the first few days of 2018 (with 11,000 miles on it) for 19,000. I feel like I stole it.
The diesel 2.2 sounds amazing rushing to redline, much better than this 2.5
Right, so when is Mazda bringing that diesel stateside? They keep saying they will.
I’m driving their 2.2 twin turbo diesel in my country. The car is simply perfect !
I currently own a 2006 Mazda3 and it has been a great car and it is really fun to drive. Is the Mazda6 worth the extra money over a Mazda3 and does it really have that much more room inside? I have the small engine in my *3* but would probably buy a new *3* with the 2.5
I haven't checked out the interior for the 3, but the main difference is sound deadening and highway comfort, I think.
If you love the 3, go for another 3. I think 6 won't be an upgrade for you since it's also longer..
Personally, I want a mazda6 though. Hopefully, I can buy one soon.
There is a lot more room in the 6 than 3. Had a '10 Mazda3 in celestial blue for a few years and although that car was a hoot to drive it had no back seat. I mean literally... no space. The new 6.... lots of legroom in the back seat. Much roomier car.
If mazda bumps up the horsepower and adds an awd option i would consider it but until then? Mazda well see ya fudgin later
It's definitely the best looking car in it's group but the AWD Subaru Legacy with eyesight still makes more sense.
It really depends on where you live. AWD is great in the snow, for example.
nice
When you say the grand touring is a hell of a bargain, I had to laugh. No one can afford that... 🙄
No one can afford a $30,000 or so mid-size family sedan? OK, maybe not college students.
I dont know where you live, but thats about the average selling price for cars in the U.S.
Ethan Moreau not many people pay for it in one payment. Most actually get it on finance
There are plenty of Grand Touring models one year old going for $20k. Look around. I bought my '17 Touring (so mid-range model) for $19k just last month. It had 11,000 miles on it. It's a baby. And it retailed for $27-$28k (maybe more because it has the upgraded stereo and sunroof) just one year before???
their is another 3 features are not a/v in this car but a/v in other countries like i eloope and i stop and the sensors
iEloop is offered in the US, as are those sensors, I believe.
audio in and out . clip mic to shirt...;)
luxury is sport series power tine engine
Great looking car but this needs a nice drop to look sexy as hell.
isnt perfect because it doesnt have a v6 option
It also doesn't have a V8 option. Or a hybrid one. What's your point? 185 hp is enough for most.
CarBuzz - Unboxing Everyday Cars and Supercars My point is somethings a car of that sizes needs a v6 or a more powerful engine ( maybe mazda can use the engine of cx -9 )
CarBuzz - Unboxing Everyday Cars and Supercars My point is somethings a car of that sizes needs a v6 or a more powerful engine ( maybe mazda can use the engine of cx -9 )
JOZEZAZO HD the new cx-9 doesn't even have a v6...
Ethan Moreau But it has a more powerful engine.. maybe the top model of the mazda 6 could offer it :/
Mazda 626
Jeebus what a noisy engine!
Hey, it's a four-cylinder. Sometimes they're noisier than V6s.