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5 out of 5 stars

Not too bad.

Mike H. , 04/25/2018
updated 10/26/2018
2018 Mazda 6 Signature 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
44 of 49 people found this review helpful

I wish the car indicated “Signature” or 2.5T. Get rid of the skyactive logo—nobody cares or knows what it is. Averaging 25mpg in suburbs Camera resolution is terrible. Looks like the camera on my old Moto Razr phone. Good pickup speed even w/o Sport mode Great trunk size. Ventilated seats are nice Heated steering wheel is only warm at 3 and 9 o’clock. Why not all the way around? Signature trim should come with remote start Navigation takes too long to load after starting car. Sometimes when backing up, you don’t get the option for the 360 view. The normal backup view does not have the dynamic indicator lines, only the backup view on the smaller 360 view mode. When you turn the car off, the auto up windows do not work (ie before opening a door). You have to hold the whole time. When you turn the car off, the sky light won’t close at all (ie before opening a door). You have to turn the car back on. For some reason, if water is on your car from previous rain, a significant amount falls into the front windows if open. When raining the front sensor goes crazy and thinks you are close to an object. (False warnings).

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5 out of 5 stars

Grand Tour Reserve = Fun, comfortable, high tech

Ginny, 01/30/2019
2018 Mazda 6 Grand Touring Reserve 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful

Car is beautiful and a pleasure to drive. Compared it to Accord and Camry and liked it the best overall. grand touring reserve that has so many great features, is comfortable and fun to drive! And Apple car play is so awesome, displays your phone on the screen for maps and apps, music system great, heat and heated seats front and back, and safety features are very up to date and helpful.

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5 out of 5 stars

2nd 6

TS, 01/26/2019
2018 Mazda 6 Signature 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful

I traded a 2010 6 GT that I put 187,000 trouble free miles on. No major repairs, just oil, tires and brakes. It was a great car. Loved the V6, so I was skeptical about the 4 cylinder even with a turbo. I was wrong to be skeptical. Fit and finish are far above my 2010. Mazda has moved this sedan into the entry luxury level or even higher in the Signature trim. I look forward to driving to work every day.

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A Drivers Car

Mark, 10/10/2018
2018 Mazda 6 Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful

Know this most recent iteration of the Mazda 6 is that of a mature car. The turbo is mild and sounds integrated into the engine's narrative. If you are looking for a comfortable vehicle, a relevant car and driver daily experience then the Mazda 6 is your car. I really like this version. It's a looker inside out. Its capable transportation and a formidable force of nature on the road. If you have ever seen video of a dolphin in the open sea, slicing through the water and changing directions just above the surface then that observation captures the handling qualities of the Mazda 6 when you have somewhere to go post haste. When driving in the slipstream of traffic this car slices through its environment with confidence and purpose, easily handling the abrupt and lazy esses on the road. When it comes to the transmissions response everything is within range, never does it seem strained and out of breath. Mazda styling is a decidedly conservative suite that has a heart beat. I can't say enough about this outstanding effort Mazda has brought to market. However, there is room for improvement. The iPad like screen will occasionally go black. I can hear the audio but I can't see anything to change my selection. Apple car play is not as intuitive, as the Mazda system mainly because I am more familiar with the Mazda system than Apple Car Play. Car Play works but I have to think about where I am going next, this is not a complaint just takes getting used to. The tires are a compromise. They are the same tires used on a SUV. The error on the side of a quiet smooth ride. If you really get into it, the Falken tires are playing catch up to the suspension system. This is not a bad thing, when it comes to getting new tires you can put on a set of Michelins and see what more is baked into the suspension's geometry. My one complaint is the feeling of the air conditioning. In the front seat the air cools where the vents point. It takes a while on a hot summer day to cool the car. The air conditioner is working but it's ability to cool the car's climate is not as powerful as it sounds. Often the result, it cools spots in the cabin but is slow to cool the cabin. Overall the car is informative and manages to not be a distraction from the road, except getting used to Apple Car Play. If you can find a solid dealership that will take good care of you, this car is a keeper and it will keep for a long time to come if that is your thing.

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My third Mazda 6

John McC, 11/09/2018
2018 Mazda 6 Grand Touring Reserve 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
25 of 28 people found this review helpful

I my first Mazda 6 Touring sedan in late 2014 (2015 model) and within 2 years graduated into a Gran Touring. Simply loved the car and could not wait until the new 2018's were introduced so I could get into a car with a little more luxury and the turbo engine. Boy was I pleasantly surprised on all fronts! The Reserve is definitely a notch above the GT and the newly added features of the Reserve make this a great value. The turbo is simply icing on the cake because it is quick as well as being fuel efficient. I have had the car for 8 weeks and took a trip into Door County Wisconsin from my home in Chicago and got just over 30 mpg. This car is also noticeably quieter than the GT I had before. The Mazda 6 Reserve really makes you wonder why you would spend $50K+ on a luxury automobile when you can spend far less on a Mazda 6 Reserve (or Signature) and get so much value. This car is simply awesome.

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