Mazda 6 (Team Review) - Fifth Gear

The team have their hands on the Mazda 6 and give it a run around in our new testing ground.

[mariolosberg]

One of the most beautiful cars in the world.. great job Mazda..

[calvinchann]

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?

[anandh]

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.

[MrBiggoolie]

Get one, even if it's a second hand one, they're bloody brilliant!

[biturboism]

I normally despise family cars but this, especially in estate form, is beautiful!

[Dan-rxfq]

I own a 2015 GT and LOVE it. Great rid, great quality, great gas mileage. Highly recommend.

[TheBloodyMist]

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

[dodecahedron]

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.

[branot]

2 minutes talking about the car and 4 minutes about fuel consumption at top speed. Worst review ever

[iantownsend]

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

[kazora]

It looks better than all the lastest mercs bmws and audis. #justsaying

[kriss]

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.

[carnut]

These Mazda 6's look mint lowered with bigger wheels.

[tobyway]

I have 2.2 175 BHP version which is bloody great on motorways and on windy back roads

[terrano]

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

[minicelica]

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.

[python]

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.

[TomDeVito]

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?

[bartvanriel]

my dad has exactly that one just the wagon. Great car!

[tannerie]

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 :) .