Driving Impressions
The Mazda6 is pleasant to drive and sportier than some of its rivals. This sedan takes curves confidently with modest body lean and satisfying grip. Moderate steering effort is accompanied by good feel and feedback.
Though it's no powerhouse, a V-6 sedan with the manual transmission exhibits spirited performance. The clutch is a bit touchy and the gearbox a tad notchy, but it's easy to manipulate.
Overall, the well-built Mazda6 is quite refined and exhibits excellent panel fit. Front and rear headroom is adequate, but space is just passable in the center rear position. Legroom is very good all around.
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Exterior Care
Follow all label and container directions
when using a chemical cleaner or polish.
Read all warnings and cautions.
Maintaining the Finish
Washing
CAUTION.
When the wiper lever is in the AUTO
po ...
Zoom-Zoom Handling
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multiple cross members under the floor, a reinforced upper body area at the
C-pillar, a high-tensile steel B-pillar and ...
Chassis Updates
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the second-generation Mazda MX-5 it replaced. The facelift version carries on
this tradition: it has high flexural and ...