Used 2021 Mazda 6

Price Range: $24,475 - $35,900

2021 Mazda 6 Carbon Edition Sedan Exterior

Great

8.1

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

The 2021 Mazda 6 pulls off near-luxury quality thanks to its impressive ride comfort and smart attention to detail. But its greatest trick is that it's simply a joy to drive. Sedans aren't typically dripping with charisma. This one has plenty to spare.

45 Owner Reviews

Pros

Pro:Stylish interior and exterior design
Pro:Comfortable and supportive front seats
Pro:Entertaining handling
Pro:Strong acceleration from available turbocharged engine

Cons

Con:Doesn't ride as comfortably as other sedans
Con:All-wheel drive isn't available

Used 2021 Mazda 6 Trim Pricing

Lorton, VA

Sport

2.5L 4cyl 6A

Edmunds suggests you pay

$17,467

Touring

2.5L 4cyl 6A

Edmunds suggests you pay

$19,474

Grand Touring

2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A

Edmunds suggests you pay

$20,577

2021 Mazda 6 Review

Overview

Written by automotive expert Kurt Niebuhr

2/25/2021

Among other midsize sedans, the 2021 Mazda 6 has style to spare and continues to highlight driving enjoyment and interior quality. Take a top-level Signature trim, for example, and it'd be pretty easy to pass off as an entry-level luxury sedan from the likes of Acura or Lexus. The rush of power from the 6's available turbocharged engine is pretty addictive too.

But this generation of Mazda 6 is entering its seventh year or production. Many rivals, such as the Kia K5, Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, have considerably fresher designs. And if your priority is getting a comfortable and relaxed ride, you might want to look elsewhere. But overall that's a minor trade-off to get what is otherwise a sleek and appealing sedan. Read the categories of our Expert Rating below to get our full in-depth evaluation on this year's Mazda 6.

Which 6 trim does Edmunds recommend?

It's one of the more pricier versions of the Mazda 6, but we think the Grand Touring Reserve is the way to go. Not only do you get the more powerful turbocharged engine, but the Reserve adds leather seating surfaces, adaptive headlights, a head-up display, and ventilated front and heated rear seats.

Compare 2021 Mazda 6 trim levels

Helpful trims summary and side-by-side comparison chart

Mazda 6 models

The 2021 Mazda 6 comes in six trim levels: Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, Carbon Edition (new for 2021) and Signature. All are front-wheel-drive. Highlighted standard features include:

Sport
Gets things going with:

2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (187 horsepower, 186 lb-ft of torque)
Six-speed automatic transmission
17-inch wheels
LED headlights
Rain-sensing wipers
Dual-zone climate control
Push-button start
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
8-inch infotainment touchscreen
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility
Six-speaker sound system

Every Mazda 6 also comes with these driver aids:

Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
Blind-spot monitoring (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
Lane keeping assist (steers the Mazda 6 back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Mazda and the car in front)
Rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while you're in reverse)

Touring
Adds some nice-to-have features, such as:

19-inch wheels
Sunroof
Heated front seats
Power-adjustable driver's seat
Simulated leather upholstery
Proximity key entry
Rear air-conditioning vents and two USB ports for rear passengers

Grand Touring
Ups the Mazda 6's performance and luxury with:

Turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder (227 hp and 310 lb-ft with regular gas, or 250 hp and 320 lb-ft with 93 octane)
Driver's side dimming and heated outside mirrors
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
11-speaker Bose audio system
Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters
Wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay
Satellite radio

Grand Touring Reserve
Dresses up the Mazda 6 with:

Unique 19-inch wheels
Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
Chrome exterior trim
Trunk-mounted spoiler
Windshield wiper de-icer
Driver-seat memory settings
Power-adjustable front passenger seat
Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
Heated steering wheel
Leather upholstery
Heated outboard rear seats
Ventilated front seats

Carbon Edition
Similar to the Grand Touring Reserve but has:

Special gray paint
Black-painted wheels and exterior trim
Red leather seating surfaces
Contrasting interior stitching

Signature
Tops the range with extra luxury and safety features, such as:

Dark gray exterior trim
Ambient interior lighting
Upgraded leather upholstery
Wood and faux suede interior trim
Navigation system
360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Mazda 6 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)
Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)

Mazda 6 Owner Reviews

4.2

5(64%)

4(9%)

3(11%)

2(11%)

1(5%)

Most Helpful Owner Reviews

What a difference 4 model years make

Mike G. , 01/02/2020

2020 Mazda 6 Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

I previously owned a white 2016 Mazda 6 Touring. Due to an driver's fail to yield, my car was totalled back in late November. I checked out a blue 2020 Mazda 6. Everything I liked about the 2016 was there, with more, including improvements. I bought the Grand Touring model. The turbo is a great improvement over the base engine. It's not a rocket by any means, but still lots of low end …

A Piece of Art

Eddy, 01/15/2020

2020 Mazda 6 Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

I got the Mazda 6 sport 2020 and I couldn't be happier. It combines comfort, fun and luxury in an unprecedented way. I'm also happy to see the leaps Mazda made in terms of reliability. I'm actually glad they're using a traditional 6 speed transmission. It means fewer bugs and a better projected reliability. It's known and been around for a while - why mess with it? Love this car.

Much more than I thought.

Jerry, 07/30/2020

2020 Mazda 6 Signature 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

Having owned BMWs and Audi's since 1993 I was reluctant to the reviews I read about the Mazda 6. So I searched it vigorously looking for negative reviews, but I couldn't find much negative. So I decided to pursue leasing one. I found what I liked, Signature series blue with parchment interior. I searched dealerships and found only one within 500 miles. So, I contacted my local …

Ya can't beat a Mazda for value

nevada mike, 05/20/2020

2020 Mazda 6 Grand Touring Reserve 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

Very simply, if my Mazda 6 Reserve went away I'd buy another in an instant without shopping any other car. Traded in a 2014 Mazda 6 for the newer 6 because I wanted the turbo, and paid extra for the stunning Soul Red paint. My 3rd Mazda is a testament to Mazda's superb engineering and design. It's beautiful but that does not matter unless the car has 5 star crash rating and is a kick to …

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2021 Mazda 6, so we've included reviews for other years of the 6 since its last redesign.

Used 2021 Mazda 6

Used 2021 Mazda 6 Trim Pricing

2021 Mazda 6 Review

Overview

Which 6 trim does Edmunds recommend?

Mazda 6 models

Mazda 6 Owner Reviews

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