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5 out of 5 stars

This car does everything

JT, 09/21/2020
2017 Mazda 6 Grand Touring 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 09/17 (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
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Our grand touring edition has all the bells and whistles of much more expensive vehicles. It's safety features are second to none. The only complaint is there is too much road noise. I understand that this was rectified in 2018.

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4 out of 5 stars

Just one thing...

TheShy6, 01/30/2021
2017 Mazda 6 Touring 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 09/17 (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
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I love the look of the car and appreciate the performance updates in the 2017.5 Mazda6 Touring version. I just wish that the passenger seat was powered like the driver seat. I assumed power seats came in tandem; both seats have heat, so I thought both would have power adjustment capabilities. Otherwise, great car and feels powerful in sport mode ;)

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5 out of 5 stars

Great quality and features for the price

Matt, 07/06/2021
2017 Mazda 6 Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
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I selected this car primarily because the cost compared to the reliability ratings were a good deal, and it had decent features. After getting the car I have to say it has a higher level of finish and quality feal than I would have expected for this price. Even though its a 4 cylinder, its very peppy and fast. The sound system (has the bose edition on the grand touring model) sounds excellent and has great bass. For a car, its very spacious and roomy, even for a 6'1" person like myself.

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4 out of 5 stars

Luxurious, Stylish & Underpowered

Hassan, 07/17/2023
2017 Mazda 6 Grand Touring 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 09/17 (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
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I bought my Mazda6 GT with the Premium Package two years ago to replace my 2008 Acura RL. I compared the car against several BMW's and Audi's, but the Mazda stole my heart. It had more tech, and superior handling to any of the German rivals I tested, all at a considerably lower price. I loved the design, I knew the car had a solid reputation for durability and longevity, and offered a 5 star crash test, with a plus rating (according to the NHTSA). I opted for an extended warranty, which only covered drivetrain components. None of which ever went bad. I've kept up with maintenance as per warranty standards, and the car hasn't given me any mechanical issues. On the other hand, the car has had plenty of other issues, which I've found annoying. For instance, 3 months after purchasing it, my GPS stopped working. I took it to the Mazda dealership and they said that the SD card needed to be replaced. They quoted me $250 for a new one. Fortunately the service advisor is a friend of mine, and he told me that I could find one on Amazon for about $20, which I did. Unfortunately, it didn't last longer than 4 months. Note: without the GPS card, the traffic sign recognition system on the heads up display stops working (a premium package added feature). I've had some peeling of the trim (exclusive trim to the premium package). I haven't bothered replacing it yet. The Bose speakers at the back have started making buzzing/distorted noises. I read online that it is a quality problem with the Bose speakers, but can be repaired by removing the door panel, and the speakers, and gluing around the edge of the speakers, or replacing the speakers altogether for $100 each. Another issue with the car is the Mazda Connect screen jumping around and pressing buttons whenever it wants and where ever it wants. It has this tendency to change the radio station or set new destinations on the GPS, or adjust anything on the screen randomly at anytime. Jumping around and wildly selecting random options, skipping music, etc. I took the car to Mazda and got a software update, but the problem persists. There are only 3 solutions to this problem: 1) Try to disable the touch functionality using a script 2) Pay for a replacement 3) Disconnect the touch screen wire inside the screen by opening up the dashboard and taking apart the screen. Now for the cons: This car is utterly underpowered, probably one of the most underpowered cars I've ever owned. The transmission is poorly geared and jumps to 2nd and third without even giving 1st gear a chance. The car lacks torque and does not have pulling power, even at high speeds to get up to speed. The throttle is a lot more responsive on "sport mode", but the transmission holds gears for far too long to enjoy driving using it in day-to-day driving. The trunk does not unlock after unlocking the doors. You need to manually open the trunk from inside the car, use the open trunk button on the remote, or have the keys inside your pocket when pressing the trunk open button. It's very annoying and inefficiently designed. A handful of electrical issues as mentioned above. Gas mileage is worst than advertised. "i-Eloop" seems falsely advertised and doesn't really do anything in particular. The so called "grill vents" don't really improve the gas mileage. I'm averaging about 10.5L/100 km.

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