Mazda6 Review

Mazda updates the Mazda6 mid-size sedan for the Canadian market. This car has Skyactiv power and a nicely updated interior, including heated rear seats for cold Canadian mornings...

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Zack Spencer
Zach Spencer
Canadian Car Review
Motormouth Canada

[Mejevoli]

I just can't over the sexiness of this car whenever i see one. Looks better when NOT in Red imo.

[Epitopi]

Just wanted to say that I appreciate your short reviews. I don't watch your videos to get a 30 minute, detailed video of every nook and cranny of the car. There are plenty of other channels on Youtube to cater those needs. Instead, I watch your videos to gauge the current state of the car industry: what brand is innovating with tech, what model is family friendly, and so on.

[WorksOnMyComputer]

For all the American viewers who were puzzled. Yes he said Mazda the right way. You guys in the US are the only ones in the world who say it the way you do.

[techbooni]

This is the second video i am watching from this channel, and i love how you go over everything very quick. I wish i knew this channel earlier, but better than never :)

[ADQue-vqtb]

This is my baby; same color and everything! I call her ZZ, because, you know.... lol. Still turning heads 3 years later. Prefer this model and look over all of the models that have come since. Hate the new mesh grills. Gotta be a bear to keep clean. Plus none of them have the light bar on the front of the grill that looks so frickin awesome at night while driving. So much fun to drive and a beauty to match. Love my ZZ!

[damnhockey]

The Mazda 6 is a great looking car inside and out. My beef is it is far too expensive, a GT with the tech package + nice rims will cost $42, 627.84 including taxes in Canada. Where as the Honda accord V6 EXL will cost $40, 180.14
including taxes. The Toyota Camry XSE V6 would cost $39, 385.63 with taxes. I would choose the V6 car over the 4 banger.

I found the Mazda to be far too underpowered for the price point. It never felt quick to me, during my test drive . No zoomzoom . I wish they sold the deisel engine like they do in Europe and Asia.

Great review Zach !

[armandojuan]

You are simple the best reviewer ever . You are my man . Thanks .

[sailorjohn]

First review I've found that points out that Grand touring is different than the touring or sport models.

[andrejkrusic]

How does mazda cope with canadian winter? I just saw a few years old white mazda with rust leaking from the seal of a rear window...

[porschewecom]

Nice review, lol I saw the Templeton skytrain station.

[romrani]

I don't think we in Canada prefer smaller vehicle, it's just the compact class in Canada is priced as the mid size class in US

[ajaycool]

Hi Motormouth Canada. first of all I am huge fan. The way you deliver
reviews is just class. I want to ask if I should go for 2016 CIVIC
EX-T($25000) or Mazda6 GX($26500). Mazda is just class above and feature
list is almost same excluding Honda Sensing which I don't want. Don't
you think Mazda6 makes more sense as it is more premium?

[dynomax]

Hope the awd comes in 2019 as expected. That's why ppl aren't buying mid size they slip mid and get a crossover to get awd in Canada

[johntechwriter]

You neglect to say that the 2.5L engine gives outstanding fuel economy, good enough to make a case for choosing it over a 6-cylinder Accord or Camry.

Also, the high-end GT model comes with more than the cosmetic trim you mention: its bolstered leather seats would not look out of place in a BMW 5 series.

Fuel economy and seat comfort -- two of the most important features for a commuter car, and you mention neither.

[adventurepromo]

I learned today that this car can nowhave Apple Carplay and Android Auto enabled - my understanding is it is a $495 USD upgrade that requires a new module to be installed where the USB ports reside.

[mdossantosd]

Excellent review. I know you are from Canada, buy consider so many viewers are from the U.S. With that, please consider pronouncing Mazda with a soft a (like in pasta... "Mahzduh").

[aquaphoenixx]

I didn't know you Canadians did it as well. Why do you call it a 2016 model when now it is July 2015?!? We are 6 months (half a year!!!) away from 2016.

[Xsoul]

For the price of this GT trim, you can also get a Fusion Titanium with the 2.0 Ecoboost. It's also a nice car. Same platform and the sound deadening works great. The only downside is the fuel consumption. I guess it's the price to pay when you want some kind of fun. That said, this GT trim is very classy and modern. However, Mazda had issues in the past with rust in the cold climates. I am not sure if the Skyactive philosophy makes it worst: lighter panels? Also, the paint quality of many car makers of today is too weak. The clear is so thin.

[dynomax]

Why does that screen poke out of the top like it was added after the fact

[raymondnewbill]

They do not have heated rear seats!!! Or am I missing some buttons in my GT???