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4.5

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For the love of driving.

By Ann H. written on 05-01-2016

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.

Very please with purchase

By Mike written on 07-08-2015

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.

Had me at hello...

By VJNNC written on 07-24-2015

I drove a new VW for the previous 12 years (leasing, turning them in on the next model) and thought I'd be a VW driver for good. Then, the Mazda 6 caught my eye. I couldn't stop thinking about it. I was bored one Saturday morning and thought - what the heck - go drive one. I had no intentions of ending my VW lease early. Well, after I drove it - it was game over (in my head). Thought I had to at least listen to the salesman since they were nice enough to let me drive one. Turns out, it was more affordable than I would expect and I left with a 2016 Mazda 6. It was about $5,000 less expensive than the VW and had twice as many "toys". Far better safety accessories like lane change warning, back up camera, etc. It's a VERY comfortable car to drive and to ride in. The gas mileage is phenomenal compared to the VW - took a trip to the beach and averaged nearly 38 mpg! If I HAD to come up with a criticism or complaint - it would be that the glare from the front and rear windows is a bit much, making it a little difficult to see clearly on a bright, sunny day and the side view mirrors could be moved forward on the doors just an inch or two. I'd also rather be able to tilt the display down when not really in use - it sticks up kind of high and is permanently affixed there. Other than that - I LOVE this car, it had me at hello.

Mazda's got a winner, now so do I

By DaveB written on 10-11-2015

(Update) I've put about 7k miles on the car at this point and I stand by my review; the car out-classes its rivals at this price point and really does live up to the published comparison tests. I went on a weekend trip (about 300 miles) and averaged 41mpg highway @ 70. Under normal use I get around 30 combined highway/city. With the 17" rims the car rides just as nice as my 09 Accord did but it handles even better, with minimal body roll and good grip in the corners. The interior is pleasing to the touch with good materials and the switch gear offers positive feedback when used, the only sore spot for me are the sun visors which feel mysteriously cheap when compared to the rest of the interior (rarely used so no biggie). The Mazda's drivetrain offers good low-end grunt that my Accord desperately lacked (also a 4cyl/auto car) and its down-right snappy when you put it to task. The seats are comfy and you've got good visibility. Honda lost me on the new Accord because of the CVT transmission, but I did drive a Camry SE which felt decidedly cheaper inside and was not as athletic as the Mazda, I also found the Camry's engine a bit noisy. I'm 6'1" and the seat offers more than enough travel to get me where I need. Overall I really enjoy the car, not just because it's new (my Accord was also purchased new) but because it's a solid Jack of all trades car and it's hard to beat the price, so do yourself a favor and go check one out!

zoom-zoom

By Gene written on 05-14-2016

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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Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders , 6 cylinders .

Transmission: Automatic , Manual .

Fuel Type: regular unleaded .

Drivetrain: front wheel drive .

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