Mazda 6 Reviews

Standard Equipment

The Mazda 6 Sport Nav+ model improves on standard features with additional exterior styling that includes 19-inch alloy wheels, chrome trim on the front bumper, LED daytime front and rear running lights and adaptive front lights.

Additional tech and driver aids include wiper de-icer, keyless entry, a reversing camera and i-ELOOP (brake regeneration system)

Inside additions and improvements over entry-level models are black leather interior, a premium Bose sound system, heated and electrically adujustable driver and front passenger seats and heated steering wheel.
 

Safety

 

The Mazda 6 saloon and tourer scored the maximum five stars in NCAP safety tests. The scores are for adult occupant protection (95%), child occupant protection (91%), safety assist systems (73%)  and vulnerable road users (66%).

Standard safety features include: Advanced Smart City Brake Support, Auto door locking on drive away, Blind Spot Monitoring system with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Curtain airbags, Dual front and side airbags, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Traction Control System (TCS), Emergency Stop Signalling system, Hill Hold Assist, Intelligent speed assist, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, Lane Keep Assist System, Thatcham Category 1 alarm and immobiliser and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System.
 

Engine Range

Mazda’s SKYACTIV system combines clever technogy like cylinder de-activation with light build materials that do not compromise safety or quality. The end result is larger engines that match or better the efficiency of many of their smaller rivals.

Entry-level models have the option of the 2.0 litre (145PS) SKYACTIV-G petrol engine or the 2.2 litre (150PS) SKYACTIV-D diesel engine, both are available with either 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. The 2.2 (150PS) diesel with manual transmission offers the lowest running costs with a combined fuel efficiency of up to 55pmg and CO2 emissions of 117g/km.

Higher grade models have the option of a more powerful 165PS petrol engine with manual transmission or a 184PS diesel (available with manual or automatic transmission). The newest edition to the engine line-up is a 2.5 litre (194PS) petrol engine (currently only available with automatic transmission and on the top-grade GT Sport Nav model), the 2.5 petrol models are fairly nippy (0-62mph in 8.1 seonds). The 184PS diesel is a great option offering decent acceleration (0-62mph in 8.5 seconds) whilst still delivering excellent running costs (combined fuel economy is up to 53mpg and CO2 enmissions are 124g/km.

The Mazda 6 Sport Nav+ model full engine range & specs (based on saloon model):

• 165PS SKYACTIV-G 2.0 Litre Petrol (with 6-Speed manual gearbox)
  0-62mph: 9.4 secs - top speed: 134mph - CO2 emissions: 146 g/km -  combined fuel economy: 42mpg
  Insurance group: 22e
   
• 150PS SKYACTIV-D 2.2 Litre Diesel (with 6-speed manual gearbox)
  0-62mph: 10 secs - top speed: 131mph - CO2 emissions: 117g/km -  combined fuel economy: 55mpg
  Insurance group: 24e
   
• 184PS SKYACTIV-D 2.2 Litre Diesel (with 6-speed manual gearbox)
  0-62mph: 8.5 secs - top speed: 141mph - CO2 emissions: 124g/km -  combined fuel economy: 53mpg
  Insurance group: 28e
   
• 184PS SKYACTIV-D 2.2 Litre Diesel (with 6-speed automatic gearbox)
  0-62mph: 9.0 secs - top speed: 137mph - CO2 emissions: 133g/km -  combined fuel economy: 47mpg
  Insurance group: 28e
   

Interior

The new Mazda 6 is spacious inside and features a great blend of practicality with excellent quality materials.

Entry-level models feature premium cloth upholstery whilst higher-grade models have black leather or premium nappa leather interior with the option of stone nappa leather on the top-grade model.

Inside all Mazda 6 models are equipped with an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with, Bluetooth, Mazda's Aha™ app and Stitcher™ app (includes internet radio, Facebook and Twitter integration), DAB radio, CD player, AUX /USB inputs and Mazda's excellent sat nav with 3 years european map updates and steering wheel mounted controls.]

Other features include front and rear electric windows, dual zone climate control,  leather covered steering wheel and gear knob, scuff plates and auto-dimming rear view mirror.

In the rear you get a center console/armrest which includes two cupholders and two handy USB ports.

Mazda Sport Nav+ models add the following interior features to standard:

• Black leather seats/upholstery
• A premium Bose sound system with 11 speaker surround sound
• 3-stage heated front passenger and driver seats
• Electrically adjustable driver and front passenger seats
• Heated steering wheel
   

Exterior

The New Mazda 6 available in saloon or tourer (estate) models, features a striking, muscular/low profile design that Mazda descibe as their 'KODO: Soul of Motion Design'.

All models feature privacy glass, black front grille (gunmetal on top grade models), daytime running lights,  rear lower bumper extension, rear LED lights and electrically-adjustable and heated power folding door mirrors with integrated indicators.

Lower grade models are equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels whilst higher grade models include 19-inch alloy wheels.

Mazda 6 Sport Nav+ models add the following exterior features to standard:

• 19-inch 'Bright' alloy wheels
• Chrome inserts on front bumper
• LED daytime running lights
• Adaptive front lighting
• Wiper de-icer
• Keyless entry

 

Technology

Driver Aids & Safety Technology Incuded As Standard Across The Range:

• Electronic Parking Brake With AutoHold
• Engine Start/Stop Button
• Radar Cruise Control
• Windscreen-projected Active Driving Display
• Automatic Headlights
• Automatic Rain-Sensing Windscreen Wipers
• Front and Rear Parking Sensors
• iStop (Mazda's Start/Stop System)
• Advanced Smart City Brake Support
• Drive-Away Auto door Locking
• Blind Spot Monitoring system With Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Dynamic Stability Control with Traction Control System
• Emergency Stop Signalling system
• Hill Hold Assist
• Intelligent speed assist
• Lane Keep Assist System
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

The Mazda 6 Sport Nav model adds the following driver aids and tech over standard:

• Reversing Camera
• Wiper De-icer
• Keyless Entry
• e-Loop (braking energy regenration system)
   

Industry Awards

The latest Mazda 6 scored the maximum 5 stars in NCAP safety tests.             ​