Mazda 6 Car Reviews

The Mazda6 is a large family car that comes in 5-door estate and hatchback form as well as 4-door saloon. The model is available with a wide range of engines and transmissions, including a 2.2 litre turbo diesel.

Price Range: £-1 - £-1
Insurance Groups: N/A - N/A
MPG Range: N/A - N/A
Score: 4/5
Great value
Spacious inside
Smart exterior
Can be noisy
Interior plastics look cheap
Unsettled ride

Latest Mazda 6 Car Reviews:

Mazda Mazda6 1.8 S 5dr - February 2012
The Mazda6 has it all, combining high levels of practicality with an attractive appearance. There is masses of equipment fitted as standard but unfortunately the engine is a bit asthmatic and the i...
Mazda Mazda6 2.0 TS2 5dr - February 2012
The Mazda6 is a large family car without the high prices of those delivered by BMW and Mercedes, and there are certainly no complaints about the space in the car. The driving experience from the c...
Mazda Mazda6 2.2 TS2 Diesel 5dr - March 2012
This Mazda6 is a left-field choice in the large family car sector and offers good looks, superb reliability and good refinement.
Mazda Mazda6 Estate 2.0 TS 5dr - February 2012
The Mazda 6 2.0 TS estate is one of the most appealing choices available for a family estate car in this class. This 2.0 TS model is refined when driving, offering good handling, decent performance...
Mazda Mazda6 Estate 2.0 TS2 5dr - March 2012
The Mazda6 has it all. It’s a family car which is not just practical but has great looks, masses of equipment and is great to drive too. There is no good reason not to buy the Mazda6 estate.

Mazda 6 Overview

It is enjoyable to drive and provides decent fuel economy. The Mazda6 makes for a great family car with a spacious interior providing ample head and legroom. The car represents good value for money and comes with a good level of standard equipment.

Steering is light and the car has good grip, producing a smooth and comfortable ride for all passengers.

Background

The Mazda6 was first produced in 2002, and production of its first generation continued until 2008. The model was versatile, available as a hatchback, estate or saloon. A 3 litre V6 engine was available with 5-speed transmission in manual or automatic.

In 2006 a high-performance version of the Mazda6 was released, marketed as the 6 MPS. It had a 0-60mph time of 5.4 seconds.

The second generation of the Mazda6 debuted in 2008. There is a wider range of engines available and the car is faster in terms of acceleration and top speed.

A third generation of the Mazda6 is planned for a 2013 release.

Summary

The Mazda6 epitomises versatility, and makes for an excellent family car providing space, comfort and value for money.

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