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An engaging, practical, fun car for driving lovers
Mayank, 02/05/2016
2016 Mazda 6 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
36 of 38 people found this review helpful
If you love driving and want a car that you look forward to getting into everyday, look no further. I have driven several mid-size sedans in this price range and no other vehicle comes close in terms of charisma and driving joy. I'll break this review down into things I love about this car and then get into some performance/technical details. What I love: - Amazing steering and road handling: This is the distinguishing factor in terms of driving thrill. You feel connected to the road and it really makes for a rewarding driving experience. This car can definitely handle corners very well in true Mazda fashion. The ride can be stiff, but that's the price you pay for great sport tuned suspension. Overall, the stiffness has never really bothered me so don't let it stop you from considering this car. This car also has a tight turning radius - a blessing when navigating tight parking lots or making 3 point turns. - Good looks: This car definitely turns heads and it looks just as good inside as it does outside. I've had this car for 8 months now and I still find myself admiring it from a distance. On the inside, the story is the same. My friends have commented on how upscale the interior looks for a car in this class. The finish and trim is more than good enough for the price, and the buttons/layout are all very intuitive and laid out well. - Electronics and Technology: Whether you want to play from your phone, MP3, CD, or USB, this car has you covered. You can control most of your music from your car's system even if streaming from another device. You can connect via USB, Auxiliary Cord, or Bluetooth. If you connect your phone to the car's Bluetooth system, the car will import your contacts, which is a huge plus. You can simply speak to your car and say "Call Mom" and it will do so for you. As far as music goes, the stock speaker system is great. It has a solid bass sound and all of my songs sound complete and engaging, so no complaints there. It is one of the better stock sound system I've heard in a car, and I bet the Bose package is even better. I put all my music in a USB Flash Drive and into the car's USB port, allowing me to select all of my songs through the car's Entertainment Screen. Speaking of the Entertainment Screen, Mazda are geniuses. They have placed the screen high enough so that the driver can make quick adjustments without wandering his/her eyes off the road for more than a split second. The last great thing about the Entertainment system is that the navigation dial, buttons, and volume control are all on the center console near the arm rest, allowing the driver to easily make selections with one hand in a relaxed position. Lastly, the Dual Automatic Climate Control is a fantastic feature that lets you adjust the cabin temperature to your needs. From my experience, the car warms up the interior fairly quick (about 5 minutes on a cold day). - Fuel Efficiency: For a car of this size and not having a hybrid system, this car truly gives you great gas mileage. I have averaged about 30.8 MPG for the life of the car (with mostly local stop and go traffic and a fair amount of highway driving mixed in). - Blind Spot Monitoring: Now that I have this feature, I don't know how I ever lived without it. The car has small orange LEDs on the side mirrors that light up when a car is in your blindspot. Although I always still check my blindspots, it's nice to have this level of backup to make more confident lane changes in highway driving or congested city traffic. - Practicality: The trunk is spacious, the backseats give ample leg room for average height adults, and the car isn't so large that it's a burden to park in tight spots. As promised, I'll give some insight on the technical and performance aspects of this car. - Fuel Efficiency: During the week, I mostly drive in city traffic and get about 27-28 MPG. On highways and long drives, however, I easily get around 32-34 MPG. Overall, I have averaged 30.8 MPG on this car total since purchasing it. If you can drive 50-65 MPH, that's the most optimal speed. At those speeds, I have averaged nearly 40 MPG on occasion. - Power: Although this is only a 4-cylinder engine, it packs quite a wallop. It has enough power to merge onto highways at high speed and overtake other cars. The Automatic transmission is smooth and the option of manually shifting is a welcome feature when trying to merge or overtake on a highway. The engine gives you the power needed for quick spurts of acceleration while maintaining great fuel efficiency. Overall: I love this car. If I have to go on long drives, I almost look forward to cruising in this car and listening to music more than getting to the destination itself. It is truly the most enjoyable car in its class and makes you happy every time you get in it. It combines the practicality of its competitors with the charisma and driving joy of Mazda. 5/5 stars.
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Another great Mazda
Anonymous, 09/23/2016
2016 Mazda 6 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
25 of 26 people found this review helpful
Test drove Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima and the Mazda 6. Didn't bother looking at Hyundai, as I have rented them and they are junk. The Mazda was by far the best balanced car. Only wish it had a V6 option to go with it's great handling. Doesn't ride quite as nice as the Honda or Toyota, but it has much better handling. No mushy steering or handling like the others. Excellent gas mileage, with nice interior layout and finish. I'm 6-2 and can sit very comfortably in the front and back seats. Great headroom/legroom in rear. Owned Mazda CX9 before this which never had any issues over 140K miles. Hopefully this will be just as dependable.
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Mike, 07/08/2015
2016 Mazda 6 i Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
I have had two weeks with the 2016 Mazda 6 Grand Touring. I was also looking at the Kia Optima and Hyundai Sonata. Overall I'm extremely satisfied. The exterior and interior are both beautiful and I have had many compliments about the car. While it's not the quickest, the engine is responsive and smooth. It handles great and the steering is tight. I love the bells and whistles the car comes with including the electronic parking brake, blind spot warning, navigation, back up camera, etc. Here are some minor issues that I have with the car in my opinion. However, the good qualities of the car far exceed the negatives. 1.) A bit higher road noise than I'm used to. 2.) The sound system is a bit weak for my taste. 3.) I cannot get the text message feature to work with my iphone 6. 4.) The usb ports are not easily accessible as they are in the center counsel. I would like them in front of the shifter for easier access. I also find it difficult to place my phone by the shifter. 5.) It seems to me that there are a lot of wasted steps with the Infotainment system. 6.) The trunk seems a bit flimsy and I wish that it would open smoother. 7.) The front leg room is not the best. I am 6'0 tall and I have to bend my knee a bit to sit and press the accelerator.
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Great value. Love my Mazda 6
Jaws, 02/11/2016
2016 Mazda 6 i Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I've owned a Mazda6 GT with Tech Package for around 2 months. Overall very happy with the vehicle. The interior is very well designed and feels like a luxury car without the pricetag. The exterior design is very sporty and I love the look. The 19inch wheels stand out and make an impression. As other reviewers have noted, the car really handles nicely, and I don't really mind having only a 2.5 L engine. Putting the thing in sport mode before entering the highway gives me all the power I need. I really love the Radar Cruise control for driving in stop-and-go traffic. I only wish it was full range (would fully come to a stop when the car in front of you does). It's not to bad, it turns off at around 15mph, which is pretty close to a full stop anyways - which trains you not to trust it too much and that's a good thing. I also think the road noise may be only slightly worse than other cars in the class, having tested quite a few. Not a deal breaker in any way. The Bose sound system is great and easily makes up for a little extra road noise. The mileage I get is OK (around 28), according to the computer but I think it may be better once I remember to calculate based on actual fill-ups. I do a lot of commuting in heavy traffic. Having the iEloop makes the car decelerate quite rapidly to recharge the capacitor, so I think with some practice I won't end up using the brake nearly as much which will increase brakepad lifespan (and MPG). I like the HUD display, but I admit it did take some getting used to, and they really should have had the option of completely closing the plexiglass viewer for those who don't like it. As I said, in the end I do like having it and being able to see navigation, speed, and radar status without taking your eyes off the road. One thing I do wish is that the car had android auto because the Mazda voice recognition is a little rough around the edges; but you can get used to it and get it to do what you want to. However, I've seen rumors on the internets that future updates may include support for it. I'll believe it when I see it, but am very hopeful. Overall I would say that i'm very happy with my purchase, and I really don't think you'll find a better value in this price range. I think a 9 to 9.5 out of 10 is about right for this vehicle. Fingers crossed for Android auto.
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Gene, 05/15/2016
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2016 Mazda 6 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
There was a short list of available mid size sedans with a manual transmission. I thought the Accord was at the top of my list until I drove the 6. I went into the dealership with no intentions of buying. I wanted to enjoy the process of test driving researching and decision making that I had in front of me. Needless to say after the test drive my salesmen put an offer on the table I couldn't resist and honestly didn't want to. I would love to have more power from the engine but what guy wouldn't. However with the manual transmission the car accelerates quickly and I haven't had any trouble merging with traffic or passing when necessary. The other complaint I have heard is head room in the back seat. At 6'1" I had no issues while riding in the back. The infotainment system takes a little time to get used to but seems to work well. Individually there are a few things that could be addressed but that's the case with anything we buy. As a package the 6 is hard to beat. Especially at the price point.
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