I'm sorry, but how many users will be comparing ride quality at 130 mph? Would it not been more useful to do the comparison at 80 mph, a more usual rep mobile speed?
don't know but my mazda 6 2016 first time ever pumping gas I put 91 v power I got 13,000 and I only have put v power from she'll and my shit car can go really fast specially on Sport mode I do a lot of damage to fast cars. I've gone really fast in it and really safe and no noise issues.
I don't know what variant they used, but I drive a 2.5L Touring and it's a car made for everyone including Adventurers, Families, Mileage conscious, etc. This car is designed by Mazda with utmost sincerity and emotions. They literally gave everything they had to create this Marvel. Which company redesigns their Engines from scratch? Mazda does. The Power, you can feel it. The lady gave a rating of 7.5 just because she wasn't feeling comfortable when they were traveling at 135 MPH. Come on, at usual 70-75 MPH you will feel much comfortable like any other car, and with family nobody is gonna drive that crazily. After all, it's not a sports car, but a great car with sporty look, feel and sound. The oldest of the 4 Japanese Big Automobile makers, Mazda wanted to prove a point that they may be late into the game in this segment, but they can really make such unmatched cars with Luxurious packages and give to very ordinary buyers. The basic variant in US is the 'Sport', and that itself has 90% of what the next level has. It's time to support the people who really give us quality products rather than throwing the hard earned money on Super Luxury Brands just for pride.
Hello, i realise this comment was made 4 years ago so idk if you will see this, but could you tell me a little about your long-term experience with this car? How is it holding up? Any expensive repairs? How many miles or kilometers have you driven? Thank you
@@Prokitess Sorry for answering this after 1 year lol. I handed over it to my nephew and it's still as good as new. Changed the tires one year back because of usage in rough roads the treads have worn out. Other than that I replaced the battery. That's it. Still as good as new. Depending on the location, Mazda service may look expensive, but they always do a good job. There may be few issues with the software and check Engine may turn on and freak out sometimes in 2014 model, but it must have been fixed in the recent year cars. Even the display has changed in the new cars, and there are many other enhancements too. :)
Just got a 2014 Mazda 6 Touring with 55,000 miles. I agree wholeheartedly. I had been focusing on the Accords and Camrys and had slept on the 6. Well I am fully awake now! This is an amazing car! Beautiful inside and out and fun as hell to toss around! Zoom Zoom indeed!
I bought the 2015 Touring sight unseen as a toy and it keeps a smile on my face. Sweetest car I've ever seen or drove and it's extremely fun to drive. I can not stand to look at other cars now. I also own a Camry that feels like I'm riding on a pillow. Mazda did this one right! ---------- zoom zoom indeed.
lalos Because consumption at top speed is the most important thing to consider when buying a car. Everything else like practicality, handling, safety, equipment and price doesn't matter
I've got a 2015 2.2 Diesel 150bhp it is frugal on fuel but has legs when you put your foot down, my stepson has a bmw 318 and he loved it when he drove it, he said it was incredible smooth to drive and was surprised it still was pulling in 6th gear, I'd agree with the wind noise but it's a small price to pay for such a fun car to drive. It is a tad jumpy at high speed, but not so much that it scares you, I think that's down to the light steering, but you still feel in control of the car, at lower speeds the steering is pure precision. Top Tip !! You can also easily upgrade the BHP with something called Versatuner software and map it to 175BHP or 192BHP for £190, as the SE-L 2.2 150bhp diesel is EXACTLY the same engine as the 175bhp NAV sport engine, the Nav Sport engine just has a different tune.
I had a Ford Mondeo Titanium. Living in Outback Queensland Australia, it was a great car but the high beam really was not good. Being automatic they did not seem to want to stay on and when you wanted them to turn off because of a car in front they didn't.
I think Mazda is on a complete roll right now This 6 looks amazing, I sat in won at a dealership you would think it was a higher brand ie bmw or audi the Cx5 is the best mid size suv you can buy & the looks of the new Mx5 are brilliant
Totally agree except for the new MX-5. The front looks great, but I have a bit of a tick against its rear lights. It looks like this ----> :( but with bigger eyes like O___O
Jeric Tamayo ^ wow exactly!! are we sharing the same brain? ha ha! That's exactly what I thought of the new mx5! The 6 however, is amazing. Mazda is working hard and it shows. Great marketing team which shows in their youtube material. Great designers which shows in the new cars. They look damn smart and sexy, Goodness overall.
I absolutely love the new Mazda 6! They hit the nail on the head with the styling and the comfort this might be better than a BMW lol now I have a question does anyone know when America is going to get the diesel version of this car?
Snowbird Not really practical since nobody is going to spend all their time doing 130mph round a bowl. All they really proved is the Mazda has a more efficient engine.
I love 6s, i'm currently driving a second generation 6, i drove a first generation one before that and this version will be top of my list when i can afford a new car :) .
Mazda have always been good as regards fuel consumption. My dad once owned a mazda 323 saloon. it had the best fuel consumption of any car he had driven during that era even better than toyota's which coincidentally he worked for. I miss that car.
Mazda 6 sport 2010 best car I ever owned rapid threwout all gear ratios. fitted a long fridgefreezer into it .Standard Bose system. The only car that as I approached it sensed the key and unlocked ( 30 second lock when walk away) and key was signal sense so never had to take the keys out my pocket Also its a beautifal saloon
That was the most scientific testing I've ever witnessed, accurate to a gajillion decimal points. It's one heck of a nice looking car though, I'd give it a 4.n9 on a scale of 8 to k.
Wind noise at 130+mph.. yeah i have the 2014 6 and will never get it up to that speed due to the fact i would be pulled over and jailed. As for the wind noise on the hiway's here in Canada very little and has a great ride. The lady in the back was just stuck up and need a good f*cking to relax her.
Hello, i realise this comment was made 4 years ago so idk if you will see this, but could you tell me a little about your long-term experience with this car? How is it holding up? Any expensive repairs? How many miles or kilometers have you driven? Thank you
Have had 3 Mazda 6"s Great cars..But have they sorted the Corrosion problems ?? Alloy wheels & Wheel arches rusting? & your paying the same sorta Money for this current model as a Jag /BMW..Ive moved on to the same set up Korean brands with far far better Warranties
Got 2013 JDM Atenza diesel wagon (Maz 6) , got the more powerful motor than the one tested here 173hp 310lb/ft. Love it - heaps of grunt on tap at low revs. Highly recommend the 6 - cheers Mazda
These guys should be the new Top Gear (or something like that).. Great drivers, great chemistry. With a bigger budget they could do wonders. I don't f*n care if they don't give us enough "useful consumer information", they're entertaining to watch.
Did you check that also on the gas station? If it makes more noise, it will consume more gas. Besides, Mazda 6 is pretty, but there are prettier cars with more proper engines (V6/R6)
This wasn't exactly the most scientific test. You have to take into account partial throttle(though diesels have no pumping losses from partial throttle because there is no throttle), what part of the rev range you use, how much internal friction there is when coasting, etc. You can pretty easily take this motor up above 200hp and 400lb-ft with just an ecu tune and maybe a dpf delete.
Deleting dpf is restricted or illegal in some countries (Poland), besides Mazda can easly can take away warranty if you delete it, and your insurer can tak away insurance in case you have accident. This is a problem with many NEW cars in some areas. They should check also on the gas station how really Mazda consumed, because basing on what the computer shows is not smart.
Highly questionable method of testing, driving a rep/family car flat out to test fuel consumption. Maybe some mixed conditions would have been more appropriate?
so their "miles per gallon" are different than USA "miles per gallon"?? isn't "miles per gallon" means that is the rate of gas consumption of the engine? It would make sense if it were KPG instead of MPG. "Kilometers per gallon". But I fail to understand how a mile can differ from a mile.
+Flash Senpai +muzzammil ather British mile is the same as US mile. It's not measuring kilometers or metric miles (1500m), but still the same old 1609 meter mile as we have in the U.S. Main difference is the size of the gallon. US gallon is 128 fl oz, while Imperial gallon is 160 fl oz. That alone accounts for a 25% bump in the number since it's measuring against 25% more fuel. So a car that gets 40 mpg in the US gets 50 in the UK, all else being equal. The other difference is the emissions standards are a little looser in the EU & UK than in the US mainly because they actually scale with consumption whereas the U.S. is only interested in concentration levels of a given volume of exhaust under different operating loads. For diesels, that means the adsorption beds used for selective catalytic reduction don't require as much wasted fuel (or urea if you're using it) to be dumped into the exhaust in order to clear out the NOx... So you save some additional fuel that way compared to the U.S. This was also what VW cheated on, btw... basically they would waste the fuel during a test and not waste it otherwise allowing more NOx emissions. Because of that and the gallon size thing, it's not uncommon for small diesels in the UK to crest 70 mpg (and also why most Brits are sorely unimpressed by hybrids like the Prius). Of course, Mazda claims that the diesel in the 6 doesn't need as much of it anyway because they bring their SkyActiv diesels to lower compression levels in order to keep temperatures down and mitigate NOx generation in the process. No certainty how true that is because the diesel has no shot of ever making it to the states. Direct injection in gas engines also pays off a little bigger in the EU because one thing it buys you is the opportunity to use an initial burst to cool the air charge during compression, and then a second burst to enrich the mixture slightly just before the spark plug fires -- that gives you a heterogeneous mixture that is near stoichiometric at the point of ignition, but leaner beyond that such that the overall average concentration is lean. You can do this when power demands are lower (e.g. cruising) and save some fuel that way. Unfortunately, you can't do that in the U.S. because the laws block that -- the requirement is that the total overall air-fuel ratio must be stoichiometric.
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... i also know nothing really about cars and wouldnt feel comfortable trying to clean it myself. toyotas dont interest me, honda accord is my other choice however the newer models are also gdi engines.
Why, Why, pointless review, who does 125 miles an hour, you should never trust the trip computer and they used differant top speeds. Disappointing 5th gear!!!!
I have a 2014 mazda 6. 2.5l and i hate it. The wind noise is absolutly bad. Very very bad. And the car feel heavy and not stabile.... but it is a very realibale car
THESE GUYS KNOW HOW TO DRIVE FAST, YES! BUT ONLY THAT. THEY NEVER HAVE BEEN OBJECTIVES WITH THE SCORING. CHECK BY YOURSELF WITH SANITY. FOR EXAMPLE: CHECK THE SCORE OF THE VIDEO OF "NEW VAUXHALL CORSA 3 DOOR (TEAM REVIEW)" AND CHECK LATER THE SCORE OF THE VIDEO "THE LEXUS NX 300H (TEAM REVIEW)" THIS IS ONLY A LITTLE SAMPLE ABOUT THEIR "OBJETIVE" SCORING!!!
Mrwaffleandmilk that is happening everywhere. That is what happens when you mostly leave it up to the seller to post the numbers. Higher is better for them
Some cars do have smaller engines, depends on manufacturer. I believe they charge car taxes based on the co2 and other emissions of the vehicle. Also i think it affects their insurance costs too.
No they're not the same. The mazda 6 american version has a 2.5 naturally aspirated gasoline engine and we only have sedans here. European versions have 2 options. A 2.0 gas engine or a 2.2 diesel engine. They also offer all wheel drive there and a wagon version. You can search it on google if you don't believe me. Gregory was right.
Basic to the top model, they all have the same engine for the Mazda6. Unless you're using the diesel engine, that thing is wayyyy better - both in fuel economy and performance.
One of the most beautiful cars in the world.. great job Mazda..
Thumb up for you :D
+thatoriordanlad Yeah :D...
I was in that car :D
+thatoriordanlad Mazda 6
+thatoriordanlad Yeah. This car is worth of patience :D
Sorry for bad english
one of the worst designs of timing chains in the world...
I'm sorry, but how many users will be comparing ride quality at 130 mph? Would it not been more useful to do the comparison at 80 mph, a more usual rep mobile speed?
don't know but my mazda 6 2016 first time ever pumping gas I put 91 v power I got 13,000 and I only have put v power from she'll and my shit car can go really fast specially on Sport mode I do a lot of damage to fast cars. I've gone really fast in it and really safe and no noise issues.
+Calvin Chann Well I think it is quite reasonable, because 120+ mph are something you can actually do on a motorway. (German here)
Yes, but Fifth Gear is a UK programme and you can only get onto deregulated motorways in certain parts of Germany. They're not all like that.
Calvin Chann Yes, I know, but the point still stands. :)
+Calvin Chann noob. stfu.
I don't know what variant they used, but I drive a 2.5L Touring and it's a car made for everyone including Adventurers, Families, Mileage conscious, etc. This car is designed by Mazda with utmost sincerity and emotions. They literally gave everything they had to create this Marvel. Which company redesigns their Engines from scratch? Mazda does. The Power, you can feel it. The lady gave a rating of 7.5 just because she wasn't feeling comfortable when they were traveling at 135 MPH. Come on, at usual 70-75 MPH you will feel much comfortable like any other car, and with family nobody is gonna drive that crazily. After all, it's not a sports car, but a great car with sporty look, feel and sound. The oldest of the 4 Japanese Big Automobile makers, Mazda wanted to prove a point that they may be late into the game in this segment, but they can really make such unmatched cars with Luxurious packages and give to very ordinary buyers. The basic variant in US is the 'Sport', and that itself has 90% of what the next level has. It's time to support the people who really give us quality products rather than throwing the hard earned money on Super Luxury Brands just for pride.
:')
Hello, i realise this comment was made 4 years ago so idk if you will see this, but could you tell me a little about your long-term experience with this car? How is it holding up? Any expensive repairs? How many miles or kilometers have you driven? Thank you
It looks bloody good as well..! Especially in that beautiful red!
@@Prokitess Sorry for answering this after 1 year lol. I handed over it to my nephew and it's still as good as new. Changed the tires one year back because of usage in rough roads the treads have worn out. Other than that I replaced the battery. That's it. Still as good as new. Depending on the location, Mazda service may look expensive, but they always do a good job. There may be few issues with the software and check Engine may turn on and freak out sometimes in 2014 model, but it must have been fixed in the recent year cars. Even the display has changed in the new cars, and there are many other enhancements too. :)
@@Prokitess I owned 2016 Mazda 3 hatchback with 100k miles in & no issues at all.
I normally despise family cars but this, especially in estate form, is beautiful!
Get one, even if it's a second hand one, they're bloody brilliant!
Just got a 2014 Mazda 6 Touring with 55,000 miles. I agree wholeheartedly. I had been focusing on the Accords and Camrys and had slept on the 6. Well I am fully awake now! This is an amazing car! Beautiful inside and out and fun as hell to toss around! Zoom Zoom indeed!
Ive just bought my second Mazda 6 after having a Volkswagen golf
Just got a 2009 Mazda6 Diesel Luxury Sport and I'm loving it!
@@jemxs good luck with the timing chain😅
@@dobrien757 so far is fine..the Bose on the other hand is fucked🤣
I own a 2015 GT and LOVE it. Great rid, great quality, great gas mileage. Highly recommend.
I bought the 2015 Touring sight unseen as a toy and it keeps a smile on my face. Sweetest car I've ever seen or drove and it's extremely fun to drive. I can not stand to look at other cars now. I also own a Camry that feels like I'm riding on a pillow. Mazda did this one right! ---------- zoom zoom indeed.
The Mazda 6 is a great car. You get that sporty look and it’s a low maintenance car with excellent reliability. Perfect starter car for its price
2 minutes talking about the car and 4 minutes about fuel consumption at top speed. Worst review ever
+branot89 the review was about consuption and speed moron. they compared that to ford mondeo
lalos Because consumption at top speed is the most important thing to consider when buying a car. Everything else like practicality, handling, safety, equipment and price doesn't matter
That's a good-looking car
my dad has exactly that one just the wagon. Great car!
I have 2.2 175 BHP version which is bloody great on motorways and on windy back roads
I've got a 2015 2.2 Diesel 150bhp it is frugal on fuel but has legs when you put your foot down, my stepson has a bmw 318 and he loved it when he drove it, he said it was incredible smooth to drive and was surprised it still was pulling in 6th gear, I'd agree with the wind noise but it's a small price to pay for such a fun car to drive.
It is a tad jumpy at high speed, but not so much that it scares you, I think that's down to the light steering, but you still feel in control of the car, at lower speeds the steering is pure precision.
Top Tip !!
You can also easily upgrade the BHP with something called Versatuner software and map it to 175BHP or 192BHP for £190, as the SE-L 2.2 150bhp diesel is EXACTLY the same engine as the 175bhp NAV sport engine, the Nav Sport engine just has a different tune.
I had a Ford Mondeo Titanium. Living in Outback Queensland Australia, it was a great car but the high beam really was not good. Being automatic they did not seem to want to stay on and when you wanted them to turn off because of a car in front they didn't.
I think Mazda is on a complete roll right now This 6 looks amazing, I sat in won at a dealership you would think it was a higher brand ie bmw or audi the Cx5 is the best mid size suv you can buy & the looks of the new Mx5 are brilliant
Totally agree except for the new MX-5. The front looks great, but I have a bit of a tick against its rear lights. It looks like this ----> :( but with bigger eyes like O___O
Jeric Tamayo ^ wow exactly!! are we sharing the same brain? ha ha! That's exactly what I thought of the new mx5! The 6 however, is amazing. Mazda is working hard and it shows. Great marketing team which shows in their youtube material. Great designers which shows in the new cars. They look damn smart and sexy, Goodness overall.
I absolutely love the new Mazda 6! They hit the nail on the head with the styling and the comfort this might be better than a BMW lol now I have a question does anyone know when America is going to get the diesel version of this car?
It looks better than all the lastest mercs bmws and audis. #justsaying
This was a really enjoyable, but still practical, review. Good job Fifth Gear.
Snowbird Not really practical since nobody is going to spend all their time doing 130mph round a bowl. All they really proved is the Mazda has a more efficient engine.
I think the Mazda's design are miles ahead of the mondeo's. Personally i would have it in jet black with dark tinted windows.
And a bit bigger rims.
+kriss634 I've got a 2015 Mazda6 that is black with the 19 inch wheels and it looks very VIP. I love it.
These Mazda 6's look mint lowered with bigger wheels.
and are unbearable to live with when they get slammed
Only is you go overboard.
Car Nut the mid trim and the top trim in the US come with 19 inch wheels ,even with the stock ones looks amazing
Lowering cars is fucking daft.
I think manufacturers know better
I love 6s, i'm currently driving a second generation 6, i drove a first generation one before that and this version will be top of my list when i can afford a new car :) .
I love this car (my car) gonna do a few little mods but keep it clean
Mazda 6 > Any Ford
*emotional crit*
+Nakke144 I'm pretty sure the honor is all yours, look I even got your name engraved onto the trophy, it's just for you!
+TUNGUSKA HD Focus RS
VIZIN #Bounce
Ford = Mazda
Puma?
Do diesels have to use def in the UK like we do in the US ?
Jason's face at 3:07 is priceless
Mazda: reliable, simple, beautiful. ...scrap the reliable bit if we're talking about rotaries, LOL.
And the simple bit.
ComandanteJ nah just scrap the reliability all together
@@matthewstillwell30907 years later. And mazdas still beating Toyota at reliability this past decade 😂
Mazda have always been good as regards fuel consumption. My dad once owned a mazda 323 saloon. it had the best fuel consumption of any car he had driven during that era even better than toyota's which coincidentally he worked for. I miss that car.
I don't think the RX-7 and RX-8 got that memo 🤣 20mpg on a normal run in my old RX-8. 23 if you drive like an undertaker
Mazda 6 sport 2010 best car I ever owned rapid threwout all gear ratios. fitted a long fridgefreezer into it .Standard Bose system. The only car that as I approached it sensed the key and unlocked ( 30 second lock when walk away) and key was signal sense so never had to take the keys out my pocket
Also its a beautifal saloon
Why do they have the music from FLD? Someone enlighten me because I am confused. I thought the song was FLD exclusive.
Mazda has improved! Good job! How much did the Mondeo get out of 40?
I WILL buy this car one day
Seriously? 7.5 out of 10? You do know that the Mazda 6 looks like a Cinderella and the modeo the ugly stepsister literally?
What you drive
Hiue Quesada he is true though. the mondeo looks like a bland little shitbox compared to the old mondeo.
I think you mean figuratively, not 'literally'!
The current Mondeo is the best looking car today
Does it come AWD like the Mondeo
Pretty sure the Kodo design was featured on a few Peugeots!
i love how the US refuses to allow cars like this into the country with the great gas milage these manufacturers offer
This looks so fucking good.
sexy car!
NE KOPAJ NOS
Budget Top Gear.
This is my dream car lol
kt lol
That was the most scientific testing I've ever witnessed, accurate to a gajillion decimal points. It's one heck of a nice looking car though, I'd give it a 4.n9 on a scale of 8 to k.
Wind noise at 130+mph.. yeah i have the 2014 6 and will never get it up to that speed due to the fact i would be pulled over and jailed. As for the wind noise on the hiway's here in Canada very little and has a great ride. The lady in the back was just stuck up and need a good f*cking to relax her.
+matt2244 She seems to be biased towards Ford in every video
she dont like nothing american since Mazda is owned Ford
+Ahmad Harris the mustang is american
+Ahmad Harris Mazda hasn't been owned by ford for a long time
Edward Weagle ohhh wow i thought they still owned mazda
Love the music. #FastLaneDaily
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its fairly cheap yet it looks quite expensive and handsome innit
especially in red coupled with a nice set of rims
The estate version looks even better.
Mazdas are amazingly good looking.
I wet myself everytime I look at my 3
Bruno Danese yes they are very good looking.... girls, move aside.
Hello, i realise this comment was made 4 years ago so idk if you will see this, but could you tell me a little about your long-term experience with this car? How is it holding up? Any expensive repairs? How many miles or kilometers have you driven? Thank you
Have had 3 Mazda 6"s Great cars..But have they sorted the Corrosion problems ?? Alloy wheels & Wheel arches rusting? & your paying the same sorta Money for this current
model as a Jag /BMW..Ive moved on to the same set up Korean brands with far far better Warranties
why they use mpg instead of km?
UK programme, we use MPH here.
It looks great but is borrowing front grill cues from BMW3 if you look closely.
Is it front or rear wheel drive?
ianrkav FWD
THE MUSIC FROM FAST LANE DAILY :P
+Ninac video They've used it a few times already, actually
No wonder this show stayed very much on the background with these spuds presenting.
Got 2013 JDM Atenza diesel wagon (Maz 6) ,
got the more powerful motor than the one tested here 173hp 310lb/ft. Love it - heaps of grunt on tap at low revs. Highly recommend the 6 - cheers Mazda
This model has same Rust problem like older Mazda ?
***** New mazda 6 has
12 years rust warranty.
I have a mazda 2 sport 1.5 2012 and I love it l.
My next car will be a Mazda 6 not because I just want one but because the wife loves them to.
So was it the petrol or Diesel???
Diesel
It's odd that Tiff and Jason scored it higher than Vicky and Jonny
the mondeo is awful lol
+Will Palmer No it's not.
+Nakke144 The newest one is FAR worse than the older model, which was brilliant.
Josh Bennett Well, it's worse to drive for sure. Damn americans.
Yeah, Ford has focused more on comfort this time rather than fun handling... Shame really
Andreas Lie It's because this Mondeo is not a true Mondeo since it's designed in America. Proper Mondeo's are German.
MY FAVOURITE CAR....BEST CAR!!!!!
don't think people who buying this car would drive at this speed.
Anyone else watch Fast Lane Daily?
same music
Joey Srour
Hence my post.
James Franklin #FLDArmy for life
what?? they dont get the petrol 2.5?? thats unfortunate
Mazda! Do a MPS version.
These guys should be the new Top Gear (or something like that).. Great drivers, great chemistry. With a bigger budget they could do wonders. I don't f*n care if they don't give us enough "useful consumer information", they're entertaining to watch.
Nice lines
Did you check that also on the gas station? If it makes more noise, it will consume more gas. Besides, Mazda 6 is pretty, but there are prettier cars with more proper engines (V6/R6)
This wasn't exactly the most scientific test. You have to take into account partial throttle(though diesels have no pumping losses from partial throttle because there is no throttle), what part of the rev range you use, how much internal friction there is when coasting, etc. You can pretty easily take this motor up above 200hp and 400lb-ft with just an ecu tune and maybe a dpf delete.
Deleting dpf is restricted or illegal in some countries (Poland), besides Mazda can easly can take away warranty if you delete it, and your insurer can tak away insurance in case you have accident. This is a problem with many NEW cars in some areas.
They should check also on the gas station how really Mazda consumed, because basing on what the computer shows is not smart.
this is a mazda 6 2.2 diesel being tested...not the 19'inch rims 2.5 NA being tested
How frickin' lazy are they not to calculate fuel consumption properly themselves (preferably at a constant 70mph?!)
In these car reviews... perhaps the cost of a dealership service should also be considered.too.
Highly questionable method of testing, driving a rep/family car flat out to test fuel consumption. Maybe some mixed conditions would have been more appropriate?
More wind noise and more unstable at speed. I can see why the Mazda was their favourite.
That isn't the only thing they tested...
I regret selling my Mazda 6 for a golf 😭
Be interested in a comparison when the 6 and Mondeo are 2 years old and the Mondeo is falling apart.
here we observe the wild Mazda 6, ready to pounce on the prey which is a Ford mondeao
was that the diesel? USA Mazda 6 has nothing near 64mpg
so their "miles per gallon" are different than USA "miles per gallon"??
isn't "miles per gallon" means that is the rate of gas consumption of the engine? It would make sense if it were KPG instead of MPG. "Kilometers per gallon". But I fail to understand how a mile can differ from a mile.
+Flash Senpai cause the people from us have a different mile than the British mile
+Flash Senpai +muzzammil ather British mile is the same as US mile. It's not measuring kilometers or metric miles (1500m), but still the same old 1609 meter mile as we have in the U.S. Main difference is the size of the gallon. US gallon is 128 fl oz, while Imperial gallon is 160 fl oz. That alone accounts for a 25% bump in the number since it's measuring against 25% more fuel. So a car that gets 40 mpg in the US gets 50 in the UK, all else being equal.
The other difference is the emissions standards are a little looser in the EU & UK than in the US mainly because they actually scale with consumption whereas the U.S. is only interested in concentration levels of a given volume of exhaust under different operating loads. For diesels, that means the adsorption beds used for selective catalytic reduction don't require as much wasted fuel (or urea if you're using it) to be dumped into the exhaust in order to clear out the NOx... So you save some additional fuel that way compared to the U.S. This was also what VW cheated on, btw... basically they would waste the fuel during a test and not waste it otherwise allowing more NOx emissions. Because of that and the gallon size thing, it's not uncommon for small diesels in the UK to crest 70 mpg (and also why most Brits are sorely unimpressed by hybrids like the Prius).
Of course, Mazda claims that the diesel in the 6 doesn't need as much of it anyway because they bring their SkyActiv diesels to lower compression levels in order to keep temperatures down and mitigate NOx generation in the process. No certainty how true that is because the diesel has no shot of ever making it to the states.
Direct injection in gas engines also pays off a little bigger in the EU because one thing it buys you is the opportunity to use an initial burst to cool the air charge during compression, and then a second burst to enrich the mixture slightly just before the spark plug fires -- that gives you a heterogeneous mixture that is near stoichiometric at the point of ignition, but leaner beyond that such that the overall average concentration is lean. You can do this when power demands are lower (e.g. cruising) and save some fuel that way. Unfortunately, you can't do that in the U.S. because the laws block that -- the requirement is that the total overall air-fuel ratio must be stoichiometric.
+Parashar Krishnamachari I Didn't know that.. Thanks bro ! (y)
Wow .. that’s what I call a comprehensive review top gear thanks - a real clear picture of this car. Thanks .... for nothing 🙄
Will never sell as the steering wheel is on the wrong side
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... i also know nothing really about cars and wouldnt feel comfortable trying to clean it myself. toyotas dont interest me, honda accord is my other choice however the newer models are also gdi engines.
This has to be the least practical car review I've ever seen.
Pause at 1:13
What is the obsession of all these reviews referring to large sedan cars as Rep cars ?
Also, why are there constant comparisons to the Ford Mondeo ?
I came here to see the car not a bunch of shots of people
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Wtf you smoking!
@@crisfiler6128 Suspect it's a 'bot.
The Mazda does look like a BMW E60 from the side.
Why, Why, pointless review, who does 125 miles an hour, you should never trust the trip computer and they used differant top speeds. Disappointing 5th gear!!!!
I kinda agree
A Shitdeo is the bench mark for midsize family sedans? It doesn't even come close to the Mazda 6.
+enemay Autocar rated it best in class up to the point it was replaced by the mk5, wich is rated third best.
enemay This is the only generation that they haven't shared a platform.
Be careful of the 2.2 Diesel. Lots of issues with them, which can get very expensive.
Such as?
I have the 2017 2.2 diesel its super reliable but stay away from the 2013-2016 diesel engines
I have a 2014 mazda 6. 2.5l and i hate it. The wind noise is absolutly bad. Very very bad. And the car feel heavy and not stabile.... but it is a very realibale car
Anyone here drove the automatic, dodgy leg means I need one. Feedback appreciated.
Wow, got a higher score than the Audi S7. Are you even trying to let these ratings make sense?
They don't even have a scoreboard or anything like that. So I guess we'll never know.
The 6 spanked the Ford! Wind noise at 130 MPH, really?
Better than top gear tho
THESE GUYS KNOW HOW TO DRIVE FAST, YES! BUT ONLY THAT. THEY NEVER HAVE BEEN OBJECTIVES WITH THE SCORING. CHECK BY YOURSELF WITH SANITY. FOR EXAMPLE: CHECK THE SCORE OF THE VIDEO OF "NEW VAUXHALL CORSA 3 DOOR (TEAM REVIEW)" AND CHECK LATER THE SCORE OF THE VIDEO "THE LEXUS NX 300H (TEAM REVIEW)" THIS IS ONLY A LITTLE SAMPLE ABOUT THEIR "OBJETIVE" SCORING!!!
I have the estate version of this and I HAAAAAATE the way it drives🙄
Thinking about getting one.... The saloon. Is the ride that terrible?
How the hell do they measure mpg ratings? 56 mpg wtf?
mpg is measured different in the uk. a gallon for example is bigger there. all cars over there have higher mpg then the us
Mrwaffleandmilk that is happening everywhere. That is what happens when you mostly leave it up to the seller to post the numbers. Higher is better for them
A friend told me that it is the policy there in europe. That's why their engines are usually smaller.
Some cars do have smaller engines, depends on manufacturer. I believe they charge car taxes based on the co2 and other emissions of the vehicle. Also i think it affects their insurance costs too.
No they're not the same. The mazda 6 american version has a 2.5 naturally aspirated gasoline engine and we only have sedans here. European versions have 2 options. A 2.0 gas engine or a 2.2 diesel engine. They also offer all wheel drive there and a wagon version. You can search it on google if you don't believe me. Gregory was right.
Lmao thought that was superhands in the back
Its funny how Europeans talk about how massive cars are but here in the states they are just considered mid-sized vheicles...lol
Come on people! You were using the basic model!
Basic to the top model, they all have the same engine for the Mazda6. Unless you're using the diesel engine, that thing is wayyyy better - both in fuel economy and performance.
We all know that the Mazda 6 start with 2.0 for the basic and 2.5 for the full options. I bet it is not the same.
Abodi jamboOo 2.5L in all trims.
Jeric Tamayo That is true only in the US, everywhere else there is a 2.0L option.
Mazda build great cars. Simple.
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