Used 2016 Mazda 6 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews
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Nothing even comes close!
6DriverPA, Philadelphia, PA, 07/15/2016
updated 10/05/2017
Mazda 6 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
27 of 27 people found this review helpful
This is a terrific car and great value. The car handles incredibly well, is nicely designed, priced fairly, and the interior materials are of higher than usual quality. My son helped pick out the car and plans to buy it for the lease residual purchase price. There were some annoying early rattles in the dash, but they got sorted out after a few trips to the dealer and the car is tight and clearly well screwed together. Of course more power is always nice and probably would bump the car to stellar status as a sport sedan. That said, the standard and only engine loves to rev, is smooth, and more than adequate. I have the 6-speed manual which is precise and fun with a light clutch. Nothing comes close as a stylish sport sedan at this price.
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Gene, Elgin, IL, 05/15/2016
updated 05/17/2017
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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For the love of driving.
Ann H., Azle, TX, 05/01/2016
updated 05/10/2017
Mazda 6 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
Okay, I am a mom. A mom who loves to drive, can change a tire, and does not get her nails done. Not many automakers still a manual transmission in a sedan, but Mazda does. This was a huge selling point in the Mazda for me. I got the 6 over the 3 because the back seat is much roomier and the increase in size doesn't totally wreck the fuel economy. Granted, it is not the most powerful engine, but it is absolutely sufficient. It handles great and really is fun to drive. My only complaint is that to get the grand touring trim package, you lose the manual transmission. So, a touring it is.
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Great value
JW, 07/26/2016
updated 02/01/2017
Mazda 6 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have had my 6 Manual Touring for a month and 1000K. It is a fantastic value...I got fog lights and navigation (which can be added by the dealer for $400 or so). 22K even out the door. The fit and finish are very high for a car of this price and the car turns heads. It is a sexy, well styled sedan. I have had 4 and 5 people in the car and it feels fine. The back seat is quite roomy for kids and adequate for adults. There are a few areas where you can see costs were saved, but honestly, these are minor and I enjoy driving it more than my old Audi A4. I am averaging 31mph in mixed driving. I highly recommend this car. Put the extra 10-20K you'll save over a "luxury" brand in your kids college fund. UPDATE: 7 months and 5K miles in. I still really like this car. I get 29 mph in mixed driving, but am not the most conservative driver. I would say it isn't quite on par with my old Audi in terms of fun to drive, but that is reflected in saving 9mph (in a larger sedan) and 15K in purchase price. Backseat is roomy for kidlets and I am generally very happy.
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Very satisfying driver!
Brad Baldwin, Saint Louis, MO, 12/19/2016
Mazda 6 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've owned this car for several months and I am overall very pleased with how it performs. As someone who loves driving I sought out a midsize sedan with a well engineered manual transmission. That is not an easy task as there are fewer and fewer options. Also I hate CVT transmissions because the ones I've driven are unresponsive and the fake shift points annoy me. This car however delivers the goods with a real 6 speed manual trans that is very well thought out and extremely fun to drive. The car handles well, accelerates adequately and is comfortable. When you have a manual transmission seating position is critical so you can reach the clutch and pedals in comfort and again the 6 offers excellence. It took me 1000 miles to find the best seating position but with all the different controls on the power drivers seat I found my spot. The transmission works extremely well and you can tell even thought Mazda knows there aren't many Americans who will choose the manual they still did their homework and engineered a fantastic six speed box. It helps that this car is offered internationally in countries where people still seek out and buy manuals. I am surprised to see others on this site getting mileage in the mid 30's as I average about 25mpg. I do live in an urban area and do a lot of city driving so that could be one reason why. I love the dual exhaust and the resulting growl you get from it when accelerating. You won't get that with an Accord or Camry. The car has been extremely reliable so far. I have over 6000 miles on it already and all have been trouble free. Inside the car the dual zone climate control works flawlessly and the stereo is very good but not excellent. The drivers seat takes some getting used to as it has aggressive thigh an side bolsters that you would expect in a sports car but not a mid-size sedan. However once acclimated to them I find them extremely comfortable and supportive. Not sure if folks whom may be on the heavy side will find them comfy. My friend who is 5'7" tall and weighs around 300 lbs drove it and said the seat just didn't fit him. I did not have the navigation software installed although it's refreshing to know that I can have it uploaded anytime for around $300. Other than that I love the dial on the console that controls everything in the interface including radio, phone and when installed navigation. I LOVE the volume dial for the radio being on the console as well right next to the interface dial. It may seem odd at first but once you get used to it you'll appreciate it. Speaking of the interface the bluetooth works extremely well with my LGV20 smartphone and google maps through the phone gives me turn by turn directions with voice over the speakers. I have but two gripes about the whole car. The first is that the Pandora widget installed in the car does not work with Pandora on my phone. It drops it constantly and is very frustrating. However you can listen to Pandora flawlessly with the bluetooth connection but you don't have as much control of Pandora using that method. Finally there's the proximity key. Using the "walk away lock" function on the car you are supposed to be able to get out of the vehicle and walk away from it and it locks automatically. My experience is that this only happens about 50% of the time and the Mazda dealer does not have an answer. Also the electronic parking brake is supposed to automatically release when you take off but it also only works about 50% of the time. The parking brake thing may not be a big deal to those with automatic transmissions but with a manual you use the parking brake all the time. If it's supposed to automatically release then it should automatically release every time not just when it feels like it. So having said that I must say that despite a few electronic glitches I absolutely love this car and as someone who has owed 20+ cars in the last 30 years this car is one of my favorites. It's a great car. I dig the fact that it was assembled in Hiroshima, Japan. I believe that Japanese cars that are engineered and built on the continent are the best examples of what Japan has to offer in the automotive world. Call me a purist. If you are looking for a midsize sedan that is different and a little quirky compared to the bread and butter Camry, Accord, Altima and Fusion do yourself a favor and test drive a 6. You may very well be pleasantly surprised!
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