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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Under the Hood
The Mazda6 features a front and rear independent suspension. Four-cylinder
and V-6 options are normal in this segment, but the standard six-speed manual
transmission (with the four-cylinder) plays ...
Exterior
How could Mazda not get attention with a sedan this good-looking? My Sangria
Red test car didn't necessarily draw stares, but it stood out when parked in my
driveway on a suburban street. It looke ...
Warning and Beep Sounds
System Malfunction Warning Beep
If any malfunction occurs in the advanced
keyless function, the KEY warning light
(red) in the instrument cluster illuminates
continuously and beep sounds will be
...