Top 5 Worst and Best Things About the Mazda 6

I've had my Mazda 6 for just over a week and in this video I list the best and worst features of the car. Since this video, I've found even more!:
Best:
5-Keyless locking
4-Safety features
3-Driving and handling
2-Start/stop
1-Interior and exterior styling
Worst:
5-Voice control
4-Per trip MPG information
3-Fuel economy
2-No dedicated button to fold wing mirrors in, the glove box too small, it's too easy to hide the transmission numbers with a coat
1-The car is neither a sports, family or executive car. So what is it?!
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[appalachiafishingclub]

Good review. In 2016 I purchased a new car for my wife. We drove a Honda Accord, Mazda 6 and Toyota Camry. They all had pluses and minuses. However, she chose the Toyota due to the Camry having a smoother and quieter ride. She also felt the Mazda 6 handled more like a sports car compared to a family sedan. I agree with her assessment; however, the Mazda 6 was definitely fun to drive.

[norepetitivebeats]

"I promise you I haven't got any 'gangster-ish' tendencies"
- I don't believe you.

[Kernowking]

I had the 2016 and the 2017 Sport Nav. A few small features make a massive difference. Upgraded displays, sound deadening and G Vectoring make the whole drive experience more premium. Love my 2016 Mazda 6

[selespeed]

my top 5 i like:
blind-spot detection;
keyless locking;
interior and exterior styling;
driving and handling - sporty sound when pushed hard; and
lane departure warning and it can auto steer to its correct lane.

[Anaumalus]

Your glovebox actually has gloves in it!!😮

[damiancollins]

Great job, Alan Carr, fantastic review ..I think I am in the market for a Mazda 6 now after that.

[godwinalvero]

I love this video!! I love the Ed Sheeran part hahaha this is a great video! It's beneficial!

[deet]

I have a 2015 top spec GT model in the States and I absolutely love it, these are great cars.

[alexmn]

One tip Jake: If you're complaining about the ride quality its probably that you have the 19inch wheels. Downsizing them to 18inch will improve that. ( Mazda6 sportline estate owner)

[alexmn]

Love the voice. You sound like a villain.

[AnnesleyPlaceDub]

I've a 2010 1.8 petrol model. A bit of a beast, have it 8 years absolutely love it. Hopefully get another 2 years out of it.

[MatthewRichardson]

Answers to some of the issues you have in the description.
If you wanted a softer ride you should have got the sel-nav version. That keeps the 17 inch wheels. Fuel economy with automatics isn't ever that great but the 150ps model would have given you a better fuel economy. I always get the best fuel economy when using cruise control.

Start stop doesn't work well in cold weather due to it taking longer for the capacitor to charge.

You can update the sat nav software by downloading some software called Mazda toolbox I think updates cost around £89.

[stephenoverthrow]

After 35 years with VW Audi, jumped ship to Mazda 6 2ltr estate. Fed up with the VW and Audi in the garage every few months. Picked up a real gem from the main dealer 3 years ago. 2015, 145 bhp petrol with 7, 500 miles on the clock! Belonged to an old couple who didn't use it often. Still had all of the protective plastic from the factory on the inside of the doors and boot. Why it wasn't removed after PDI delivery is a bit odd, but there you go. Proving to be reliable up till now, 30, 000 miles covered, main dealer serviced annually. Yeah, there's some odd things with these. Cannot believe there is no low level windscreen washer warning on the dash, thought the pump in the washer bottle had failed the first time the water ran out! Infotainment screen a bit bacic. Agree with the folding mirror button, I'm always driving off with my mirrors folded! I always disable the start/stop as soon as I get in the car, chews batteries starting the engine every time you stop. Nothing else bothers me really. Nice and comfy on a long run. I can get 45 mpg plus at 80 mph on trips to the Lake District with 3 on board and all of our walking kit. Always use premium unleaded petrol, seems to make a difference. All in all, quite pleased and going to get another later modle later this year.

[forevernow]

Yes, a great car. I've now had two from new so they can't be too bad. If you use the adaptive cruise control it helps massively with fuel consumption. Lots of really good safety features although the car acts as if the driver is blind sometimes and activates the warning system because it thinks you haven't seen an idiot that pulls (his or her) car across in front of you. The mirrors close automatically in my new car so another improvement.
I have a dark grey finish and I find if you don't wash it you can't see any scratches!

[raphaelgman]

I have a 2017 Gasoline I can get more then 40 MPG @ 65 MPH with adaptive cruise on. That glove box of yours will hold more space if you put the car manual in its place which is inside the GB at the top in it's holder.

[BeLLo]

My Mazda 6 2013 has a rough ride even with 17" wheels. I can live with it and it's fun to drive but might be annoying to some. Test drive the car and definitely look for that. Still a great car overall (looks, power, interior, fuel consumption)

[julieanntorrens]

Do you have different driving settings? I can go sports, econ, norm. These all effect fuel economy.
An instrument panel engineer can tell you why the glove box is too small. I'd guess behind those wings on the glove box doors are mass quantities of wires.
The transmission indicator seems to be designed for a left side driver.
Last two videos reviewing your new car have been great!

[IIDynamoDuckII]

I really do hate how people treat other peoples cars. How hard is it to take a bit of care when entering and existing your car in a car park ffs

[bigstick]

I've owned(all brand new) a 2015 touring, 2016GT, and a 2017GT. I don't know where u got your car from but I don't no where near 40mpg. I did get 37mpg when on adaptive cruise control driving from NY to Texas. City driving, maybe 20-22mpg. Top 5 likes and dislikes:
I'll start with likes: I LOVE THE AMAZING HEADLIGHTS on this car!!
Absolutely AMAZING!!! My favorite part of the car.
Interior is really classy, and sporty.
The overall look of the car. To be honest, I think it's 1 of the best looking cars on the road.
All controls are rite there are your fingertips.(altho the speech command does SUCK, but I'll get to that in dislikes)
I do enjoy driving the car.
I do like the autolocks on car when key is not detected/outta range

Dislikes: voice command- IT SUCKS!!
After 3yrs of owning car you must purchase map updates.
Seats: In my 2015 ITouring, I had the same seats as in video(all black, full leather), which were nice, soft, and comfortable to sit on. In the 16&17, I had the seats with the little holes in them, heated seats and stuff(they were GTs), but the seats are very firm and hard for long drives so I started using seat cushions.
After a full stop, starting acceleration seems to be some hesitatency for about a second or 2. I've noticed that in all 3 cars. I understand it's a 4cyl but still strange.
Wish the trunk was a little bigger.
As a bonus, something I ABSOLUTELY HATE about this car is cleaning the inside of the rear window. What a pain in the ass, AND IT NEVER COMES TOTALLY CLEAN!!!
I'm sure there's other things I can add but that's just off the top of my little head. 😊😊😊😊👋👋👋👋

[AhhMishMoneypenny]

Hi Jake, love your vids, your Mazda 6 is more economical than my 3.5L Honda which drinks fuel and only gives 20 mpg. By the way, you’re a clever man...you wouldn’t advertise your home address on the information system around 6:00 would you?