Wagon easier to reach into middle of car. Wagon easier to load baby capsule. Wagon easier for toddler to climb into chair so I can do up harness. So far that’s all positives to the wagon. Wagon has 15% more storage than cx5. But infinitely more usable storage. Wagon lighter Stops quicker Turns harder Accelerates quicker Cheaper rego Uses less fuel Ok and now the advantages of SUV MORE VISIBILITY for you but less for car behind you Shorter car
I live in the U.S. and I have a 2016 sedan. Had it since October 2015 when it was new, and it now is soon to crest 80,000 miles. Has been and continues to be a great car.
@@spdaltid Yes that's probably true, but who buys them elsewhere? In the U.S. Mazda is far less popular than in Oz and per capita, Mazda's seem to sell best in Australia than, well, anywhere.
Mazda have a good combination of smooth acceleration but still good fuel economy(fuel prices lower in the US may be the reason not as popular)while other cars better fuel economy tend to have higher maintenance & faster depreciation.
Picked up my '24 Atenza wagon yesterday! The car is fantastic... interior has so many features and I fit three car seats in the back. The 2.5T has so much torque! It's a pleasure to drive.
@danielpedersen2578 Driving mine since 2015. Now it has 110K miles. Needed a new turbo at 75K miles. Mazda paid the whole bill. It was 2 years after warranty. Almost no other appreciably issues. But one thing worries me: The exhaust gases that are being burnt again producing carbon black in different parts of the engine. But that's inevitable and due to the mad emission standards here in Germany. Still today there is no other car in the market I would choose over a 6. Drives like a BMW, has a high gas mileage, low maintenance costs, still looks fresh ...and can be used a as a mobile home! Yes, that's what we've done a lot of times!😊
One of my friend got 380,000km on his 2013 Mazda 6 and other almost 280,000km, both 2.5L petrols and seeing them, I also got one recently, a 2015 model, and it's awesome in terms of handling, fuel economy and reliability, much better than my 2010 Camry SE trim.
Great review mate. I'm a Mazda Mechanic and work on these Mazda 6s each month. I love getting in one and your comment about feeling more expensive and well built than their price - so true. Drive-ability is amazing also.
@@Spacemonkeymojo They do actually! Can't say for other countries, but I drive a 15' with a 6 speed (and in the US, of all places). I belive it was discontinued in the 2018-2019 model year in a few markets but I'm unsure if its available in others.
I had mazda 6 2017 with 310000 km, I had the BCM fail and HPFP fail. Replace belts, water pump ( was leaking), spark plug and front shock. Sold it in 2022. It was a fairly good reliable car!!!
I have a wagon and my brother has a SUV and man, I can't ever imagine owning a SUV for 90% of my usage. Wagons are just soo bloody sick to drive! love wagons ❤
am with you 95% of the time. 5% is driving through some forest with tight turns and feeling your trunk being too tired to turn. Long wheel base is great for most use cases, but driving fun, scenic routes :/
I owned until recently a MY11 GH 6 wagon diesel. Loved it to bits! Great fuel economy, fun to drive and mechanically bulletproof. Drove Sydney to Brisbane and back, fully loaded with kids and luggage and averaged 5L to 100km! Not bad for a 10 year old car! The mechanic loved it as it was easy to service, and was surprised that there were so few about. The diesel only came in a manual, which blunted the appeal. As for the diesel reliability, I never had an issue. I think three things in particular helped , 1. Service by the book, so 6 months or 10,000km (I know the later models have gone to 12 months). This prevents much of the oil issues that was mentioned. Check the oil regularly, both level and condition, as that is a good indicator. 2. Diesel cars don’t like small stop start trips, you need to drive at least 20 minutes at 80kph to get the DPF to do a proper burn and regenerate. If you’re only doing short trips on a regular basis, stick to the petrol. 3. I installed a ERG blanking plate which reduced the particulate matter recirculated into the engine, it kept the oil cleaner. I traded the 6 in for CX-8 as the kid needed more room and the car getting some electrical gremlins. Still miss the 6 as it was a great car, heck, my dad drove it and it brought back memories of his old 626 that he loved, so he went and bought the GJ Mazda 6 sedan a couple of years later! He still loves the car even now.
I too am thinking of getting a CX8 in the 2.5 NA because I only do short trips. The CX8 is discontinued and the Mazda 6 is about to be discontinued it seems so Mazda can focus on their rear wheel drive platform. Which CX8 did you get and how are you finding it so far? The economy and practicality are just mind blowing!
@@michaelinzitari I got the Touring Active Diesel (Yes, I know what they said about the Diesel!) Love the car in general, though miss the 6 for its handling (not that the CX-8 isn’t good) and the 6 had more oddments storage up front as well as a cargo blind. The CX-8 is roomy, good tech and good economy for its size. I’m averaging around 7.5L per 100km, that’s a mix of around town and travel to work. Haven’t done any super long highway trips yet, but have got it below 6 and into the mid 5 when cruising along at 80 back and forth to work. The 2.5 atmos sounds like a good fit for you and there’s still stock of them available at dealers, check the dealer websites, as they list stock and driveway prices, useful info if they try and negotiate prices from RRP! Mine tried and I used that against them and got 6k off even before trading in my Mazda6! Which grade are you looking at?
Diesels need long runs. All this trash about Mazda diesels has me wondering how the hell I managed 140,000kms trouble-free on my MY17 GL 2.2D wagon and it is still mint.
As an owner of one of these from new since mid 2013 I fully concur with this review. Mine is the 2.5L petrol Touring Level Sedan. The leather trim (yes, the parts you actually sit on are real perforated leather, not vinyl like a $80k Merc or something these days )and the Bose Amp and speakers made this the sweet spot in the range over the hard riding GT on 19s with a sunroof and better lamps but for quite a few thousand more. Admittedly low km (about 75k) I have had ZERO problems apart from the development of the occasional harsh gear downshift which was fixed at service by the Mazda dealer via a computer reset and some software upgrade FOR FREE, and the car was old and way out of warranty by then - see how you get on at a VW or Merc dealer with something similar! No squeaks, no rattles, nothing has falling off. One set of replacement tyres, one battery, still on original brakes. Long term economy 7.4L/100km - Corolla type fuel economy. My silver paint has been excellent so I don’t know about the complaints on that, perhaps it varies with colour. People who complain about power are probably used to modern turbo motors and have forgotten how to drive an atmo vehicle. Mid range torque maximum at 250 Nm is still very good for a 2.5L atmo and most other manufacturers have not achieved this or the high 13.1 compression ratio which brings the efficiency. Performance from say 90 to 130 is quite acceptable I have always thought and around town on light throttle the engine is quite torquey for an atmo 4 pot. Road noise on very coarse road surfaces can be excessive but apparently newer upgrades are better in this regard. Much of this criticism is probably due to reviewers jumping on the Mazda bashing bandwagon I suspect as actual measurements are rarely provided. The fact that Mazda still essentially has this vehicle in production is a testament to the excellent design more than a decade ago. It still probably sets the standard in the class in what alas is a reducing sector due to the obsession with less efficient poorer handling so called SUVs. I am glad that I didn’t buy the diesel but few did I understand. Keep up the great work on the reviews, one of the few that have any real meaning these days!
@@davidarter9670 Have read there’s a sensor on the bonnet latch but I haven’t tried. Just trained myself to automatically turn it off as part of the start sequence. Almost never forget. A rubbish system on any vehicle
Nothing unusual in my experience compared to other cars we have Could be be the individual vehicles. Typically people may have tyre pressures too low and/ or poor wheel alignment. Not a heavy steering car but I guess it depends on what one is used to.
The Mazda 6 is an awesome I agree. I also agree with ur verdict and the fact wagons should make a comeback 100%. I hope u can do a comparison with the Mazda 6 and it’s competitors like the Toyota Camry. Love ur content btw. ❤❤❤
After weeks of searching through thousands of uninspiring hatches, SUVs, 4x4s and soulless plastic crap, your video arrived a week after convincing myself a petrol 6 wagon actually looks pretty sleek. Thanks to you guy's help I'm grabbing one. Great video, mate. New sub here.
I thought your review here was spot on. I had a 2012 diesel wagon a few years ago and was suckered into buying it by the looks and the drive, both of which I thought were great. Unfortunately in my 2 years of ownership, I had nothing but trouble with the DPF, it simply wouldn't regenerate on its own and had to be done 'manually' every few months. I'd also agree with the complaint about the i-stop function. At T-junctions I would quite often pull out of a side road only for the engine to cut out half way across, it was terrifying at times! The switch-off just seemed to happen way too late. It's a real shame these few major niggles weren't ironed out as apart from them, it's a great car. The load bay is very low in reality, so despite the 'numbers', getting bulky items in and out was trickier than I'd imagined it would be. I regularly had two e-MTBs in there and doing this now in my Passat wagon is much easier and cleaner. Even getting into the car as the driver, I'd hit my head on the frame on the odd occasion. Road noise and ride comfort were issues too, not helped by the 19" wheels and low profile tyres on my version. (I think it was the 'Touring Nav' model I had?) The engine had loads of torque however and when it was running well, was a real pleasure to do long journeys. It wasn't particularly economical though and whilst I didn't expect the usual, optimistic consumption figures to be achieved, it would struggle to get 45mpog on a long trip, with a light right foot.
I love the Mazda 6. I used to own an Alfa 156, bought cheap 7 year old 1.8 in red from a backyard dealer. Reliable for 5 years with only minor servicing until I sold it scrap here in Ireland. Best Car I ever had. I consider the Mazda 6 to be a spiritual successor, with same design language. Alfa described the 156 as looking like a cat about to leap and I see the same in the Mazda 6. Dealers here in Ireland wont stock the diesel version anymore, they ALL say theyre completely unreliable.
I genuinely thank you for mentioning the diesel issues - I've seen so many unsuspecting people buying the diesel model and then realised it's a endless money pit nightmare!
Bought a 2018 Mazda 6 2.5P a couple years back and it is fantastic. Beautiful car, drives like a dream and the interior just feels like a luxury class vehicle.
Ex 6 owner here. My experience is to stay away from the 2.2L skyactiv-D variant. I owned a top spec diesel MY2016 sedan since new. It was very well equipped, and drove beautifully until the engine started having all sorts of problems from the beginning of year #6. My last repair bill was $3000 kiwi.
@@danielpedersen2578Driving mine since 2015. Now it has 110K miles. Needed a new turbo at 75K miles. Mazda paid the whole bill. It was 2 years after warranty. Almost no other appreciably issues. But one thing worries me: The exhaust gases that are being burnt again producing carbon black in different parts of the engine. But that's inevitable and due to the mad emission standards here in Germany. Still today there is no other car in the market I would choose over a 6. Drives like a BMW, has a high gas mileage, low maintenance costs, still looks fresh ...and can be used a as a mobile home! Yes, that's what we've done a lot of times!😊
I drive a 2006 WRX wagon, love it to bits. My 2 kids are getting bigger and it’s feeling smaller and rougher everyday and I’ve been considering one of these as a replacement for years. I haven’t had the heart to sell the rex yet.
Great REview! I have the 2016 GL 2.5 wagon and after being in the Facebook group for a while now I can confirm the diesel owners buy the diesel then join the group to complain. I don’t have any wiper issues. My air con is ice cold even though I know it’s leaking. I have the sport base model no Bose audio. Also SPORT has no cheap pleather which cracks and gets cold and gets hot. Avoid turbo because you want reliability and economy and cheap insurance. My Mazda had the ghost touch screen issue on the MZD connect so I made a TH-cam video how to resolve that (disconnect the touch screen and use the captains knob). My GL 2.5 petrol NA returns 5.75L/100 on highway and if I drive super carefully around town it can achieve amazing results. The turbo is not more economical. The diesels economy is false due to the engine and sensor and DPF drama which is never ending. Everyone now knows to avoid any Mazda diesel so thank you for that. All Mazda paint completely sucks except for the BLUES. This is the only colour you can fix stone chips yourself easily. Get your Mazda weighed at a weigh station! I got mine weighed and now save $160 a year on rego as my Mazda 6 weighed 1420kg not 1520kg
I completely agree with Jim’s opinion on the diesel. Bought a CX5 diesel and it had more reliability and engine faults in the 2-months I owned it that all the other cars I have owned in over 40-years of car ownership. Avoid, avoid, avoid!
This is one car I'm seriously considering getting when I have to get a new car. The wagon is definitely an underrated car in terms of looks and its a big plus if it's got more boot space than a CX-5. Hullsy should say that he's not just qualified too service the Sky Active system but things like Flux Capacitors as well 😂 Brilliant video guys and look forward to next week's videos as per usual plus keep up the good work 👍
@danielpedersen2578 Driving mine since 2015. Now it has 110K miles. Needed a new turbo at 75K miles. Mazda paid the whole bill. It was 2 years after warranty. Almost no other appreciably issues. But one thing worries me: The exhaust gases that are being burnt again producing carbon black in different parts of the engine. But that's inevitable and due to the mad emission standards here in Germany. Still today there is no other car in the market I would choose over a 6. Drives like a BMW, has a high gas mileage, low maintenance costs, still looks fresh ...and can be used a as a mobile home! Yes, that's what we've done a lot of times!😊
I’ve got a GL Mazda 6 wagon, had it for 7 years and put 200,000kms on them and I still love it. The only thing that has gone wrong is had to replace one engine mount and that’s it!! It’s been so reliable and still drives so smoothly. I drive it regionally very often and never had a drama. And Mazda retrofitted Apple CarPlay and works a dream. But that’s not all it’s the best family car I can throw the kids bikes in the back easily. My partner has a new Mazda cx9 and we always take my car on holidays as has so much extra room. This is my third 6 I’ve owned and looking at buying the turbo 2.5L wagon for my next car. Ps I love your channel guys I am obsessed I swear I’ve watched them all. Keep it up
Heavily considering this as my next car. Heard all sorts of bad things about the 2.2d, but there's not much information on them besides that online. As usual, ReDriven comes in clutch at the perfect time. Thanks for this video guys
All mazda 6 production is stopping after April this year. Women don't buy them and they were buying the cx5 Instead. If you get one go for the mazda 6 GT with standard leather burgundy red seats and 2.5 turbo and 19 inch wheels.
@danielpedersen2578 Driving mine since 2015. Now it has 110K miles. Needed a new turbo at 75K miles. Mazda paid the whole bill. It was 2 years after warranty. Almost no other appreciably issues. But one thing worries me: The exhaust gases that are being burnt again producing carbon black in different parts of the engine. But that's inevitable and due to the mad emission standards here in Germany. Still today there is no other car in the market I would choose over a 6. Drives like a BMW, has a high gas mileage, low maintenance costs, still looks fresh ...and can be used a as a mobile home! Yes, that's what we've done a lot of times!😊Ü
I had this, a VF commodore, a Subaru Levorg and a Skoda Octavia RS all on my shopping list as a practical family wagon. The head said Mazda 6 wagon - the test drive and then heart said Octavia RS (which I subsequently bought!). Thanks for covering this car.
I own a Mazda 6 model 2017 station wagon. I just went past 170.000 km (100.000) miles without so much as a yellow warning light. Literally zero defects. Unsurpassed japanese quality and at the same time it looks absolutely gorgeous. I also really enjoy watching all the other people driving their plastic pieces of s__t to the auto garage, because they need repairs once again. The interior looks gorgeous as well with the white leather and I got all the options, so I really don't miss anything. I cannot recommend Mazda 6 enough. ❤❤
I leased one of these a few years ago. It was the 2014 2.2 skyactive diesel manual sport wagon nav in dark matallic red with black leather sport seats with red piping, also had the larger 19" graphite coloured wheels. I absolutely loved everything about this car, its looks, price, interior, handling, comfort and the wagon boot space was excellent. Here in the UK they are popular but not extremely common. Unfortunately the turbo failed, I had this car second hand and thought the previous owner was a thrasher abuser, but it turns out this turbo issue was common on Skyactive diesels. Mazda were awesome and changed out the turbo out of warranty for free, parts and labour. This proves that Mazda care about retaining customers and admit that there is a problem with these, VW, Reault or Peugeot would likely say tough titty, out of warranty so take a hike. We have something called an MOT over here in the UK which is an annual condition check, my 6 got an advisory about corrosion around the rear sub frame (common issue in our climate) so I traded it in for a different petrol car. I was not doing high milage before so could not justify owning a diesel, which can contribute to carbon build up in turbos and EGR. I would consider a petrol 6 wagon, the wagon is one of the best looking estate cars for the money.
@danielpedersen2578 Driving mine since 2015. Now it has 110K miles. Needed a new turbo at 75K miles. Mazda paid the whole bill. It was 2 years after warranty. Almost no other appreciably issues. But one thing worries me: The exhaust gases that are being burnt again producing carbon black in different parts of the engine. But that's inevitable and due to the mad emission standards here in Germany. Still today there is no other car in the market I would choose over a 6. Drives like a BMW, has a high gas mileage, low maintenance costs, still looks fresh ...and can be used a as a mobile home! Yes, that's what we've done a lot of times!😊
A further note about the diesels. If I’m not mistaken, Mazda entered 3 skyactiv-d powered 6’s in the 2013 24hrs of daytona. All 3 entries retired due to engine failure. I have no idea why mazda bothered.
I have two Sky Active Diesels 2013 one wagon and one sedan and have had zero issues up to 140k. 6.6l/100 on both massive torque the best car I've ever owned :)
My Dad had an GL 2.2 diesel for nearly 3 years. He drove it regularly and didn't have any trouble. I personally loved driving it, and the diesel engine just felt so effortless and strong. It's a pity so many had such issues. On the i-stop, I can confirm the battery can be the problem if it stops working. I looked at the computer and the charge capacitor also would not charge up. The car hadn't had much use after my Dads passing and the battery had drained a bit. The Mazda service centre failed to check the battery properly on the service too. I was able to fix it by charging at 18V DC up to 15A (the recommended way to recover the battery) and then gave Mazda a serve for not picking up on it. Truely great car. I hope one day I can get a petrol turbo wagon, in Red
finally M6 review, been waiting for this for ages. Would love to see one of the GH. I own a Mazda 6 MY2010 GH 2.0 Petrol since early 2023 and it's been so great at such a good price. I Iike to have fun, having been a big fan of my 2zz Celica, and the handling is like....reaally really good on the Mazda 6. Even with 2.0 155hp it's no slouch. Reasonable torque and gets going decently, redlining effortlessly at just over 200k kms. Compression and emissions tests suggested engine is .... welp almost like new. Heaps of space also.. moved from one country to another like 2000 kms away and filled it up pretty good, as well as fitting a roofbox full of stuff and handled 2 trips really well. Just... amazing, underrated and the BOSE sound system is an absolute jewel and a surprise
I drive a 2017 Skoda Superb 206kw 4WD wagon & so far I’ve not had an issue.🙄🙏🏻 I absolutely love the wagon format! Prior to this car I had a Mercedes GLC250 SUV. Honestly after less than 2 years of ownership I got rid of it for the Skoda. No regrets. Wagons are so underrated!👍🏼😎
Loved the video! Wish we had the wagon variants of the 6 available in Canada, it would make the perfect replacement for my 05 Volvo v70 that's constantly finding creative ways to drain my wallet. Very likely that I end up with a sedan 6 as a result... It's a real shame it's not a wagon but at least still has the same great bones underneath!
I had a 2004 Mazda6 and it was brilliant. But rust gets them badly especially here in the UK. My family have always had Mazdas and Volvos over the years. Mazdas are great cars and always been a bit of an alternative choice. And I will always drive a wagon - had quite a few Volvos since. Great review.
Jusy picked up a 2013 Mazda 6 GT wagon with 74,000 kilometres. Beautiful car to drive. It has decent paint protection which I highly recommend as the paint seems a bit on the thin side to me. Mine has not a single stone chip which i'm guessing the paint protection helps with that.
I have a GL wagon and its fantastic it's a 2.2 Turbo diesel. 1000ks per tank to Brisbane and very reliable. Cheap services compared to expensive European.
One of my favourite cars was an old ‘92 626 estate. Great car and bullet proof for the time I had it, 121 bubble car was fun but falling apart. 2013 3 was amazing. I now have a ‘14 cx9. It drinks that’s true but Mazda make some cars for sure.
Looking to upgrade my 2010 Honda Accord Tourer. This seems like the best candidate since I appreciate Japanese reliability and there are no newer Honda wagons
If you can swing it, i would recommend the GL series with a turbo. I bought a 2018 mazda 6 wagon GT for 27k and its such a bargain for the amount of car you get.. The acceleration is great and it looks beatiful.. Love it!
Brit here about to move to the Philippines next year. Mazdas have caught my eye and I was thinking about a CX3 or 5. Thanks for bringing the 6 to my attention, well worth a serious look.
I own a wagon in soul red. Ours is a goody, my major critism is the poor rear visibility. Looking in the rear view mirror is like looking through a mailbox slit. The reverse camera is a webcam from 2008. But hey, it's not an SUV so we love it, cx5, cx7, eat my rubber, burn my dust.
Would you say 2.2 diesels are bad engines im thinking about getting mazda 3 2015-2016 and my dad is now thinking abt 2014 mazda 6 with the same engine I guess
i had a relative of mine get a mazda 6 2nd gen (sedan, mid-spec, petrol) as a work car. for him coming from a 2014 škoda - reliable, newer, but characterless and rather dull, slower car, this felt like such a fresh breath of air. not only is the mazda relatively zippy and fun, but its also comfortable, sound system is high quality, interior holds up like a champ, exterior looks elegant, etc., etc.
You guys are lifesavers 😅 I land in Australia in an hours time and was going tomorrow to pick up a diesel 6 wagon! Losing the deposit or getting the Camry that the dealer has seems like a better option.
i just bought brand new Mazda 6 with 2.5 petrol in takumi spec with sport trim - honestly for this price point there is nothing better on the market right now (trust me) and the driving experience is just awesome (for wagon) also mazda include 6 years warranty or 150 000 Km so yup go for it
Test drove an update Atenza wagon just last week. 2.5 petrol. Stunning. I would have been tempted if I was buying for myself. Went well, stopped well, steered and pointed well, it was a great drive. Only downside it was a seriously hot day - the dark blue paint (gorgeous) and black (shoot me now) leather interior made the aircon look very insipid indeed. After years of upright 4WDs it also felt like I was sitting in a hole. Sadly it didn't fulfil some of the requirements of my client.
Mazda i stop is easy to not have to use. Don't jam the brake on when at the lights, light pedal keeps it off. Same as turning the steering wheel turns it off. Skyactive g is pretty cool, it's 13:1 compression. Not just bullshit. Shorter service intervals on the diesel sounds like the solution for them. Would love the later one with the turbo petrol.
We have a 2019 sedan mazda 6 Gt, it has been amazing for our family , No issues so far . Feels super luxury to drive and ive had a few german luxury cars, definitely on par ! So sad they have discontinued the mazda 6 😢 they probably missed out on a few face lifts to compete with the hyundai's etc.
I have a 2017 Mazda 6 and I couldn’t be happier with it. Easily the most reliable car I I’ve ever had and handles similar to a German car. Super good quality for a relatively low price in its class. If you’re thinking of getting one you definitely should
Your no nonsense delivery is great and your mechanics tips always worthwhile, especially when he lists heaps of problems (other reviews) which is hilarious. Love Mazdas but the 6's issue for me is its length; bloody long car.
I have a GG manual luxury sports hatch. I purchased it in 2009 with 53,000ks on it. It now has 417,000km, all country ks. Still a great car to drive if a bit noisy on the highway! I’ve replaced a clutch, a/c compressor, driveshaft, fuel pump, and cv joints in 360,000km. I’m trying for 500,000ks!
Got a 2010 Mazda 6 wagon and totally rate the drive experience, very reliable and cheap to maintain. It is a bit low as per commentary but totally liveable. Would I buy another one? Absolutely.
Current Mazda 6 owner, 2014 here. Can confirm the i-stop issue, especially in Finland when it gets to -20 celsius in the winter it's mostly nothing but an annoyance and leads to the battery management system throwing a fault code every now and then due to the battery charge getting low. Also the aircon, it seems like at least on my car it's calibrated to be too polite when left on auto and almost never uses full power unless you force it to. So in hot weather it's best to just set it to 15 celsius and let it cool down the car instead of using auto. Other than the battery codes and the overzealous tire pressure sensors, I like the car, though.
My Mother had a 1995 626 wagon (2.2Litre) . She drove it until she upgraded in 2014 to a mazda 3 sedan. The only reason she updated it was she had 480,000kms on it and she was afraid it would become "Unreliable soon" Me and some friends used it as a paddock bomb afterwards, and it still had the original clutch. We revved the crap out of it, smashing haybales and thrashing around the farm on and off until 2020 when we damaged the radiator and it ran dry due to the grandkids not stopping to fill it up. Amazingly reliable car, the only thing that ever went wrong in it was the aircon needed re-gassing at one stage and the tappits were a little noisy.
Current 2016 GJ2 Touring sedan (petrol) owner and can't fault it. Definitely get the post update, and I feel Touring is the best value in terms of grade. Can't justify >$50k for the top spec, however the 20th Anniversary sedan model in red looks the business.
I've had the GH diesel wagon for 10 years. Despite a few dpf issues, its been a very good car. The manual and torque delivery makes for fun spirited drives.
I had one for 11 years and it was a joy to drive. I fitted an ERG blanking plate, as my mechanic suggested it would make a difference with the oil. The manual was a gem, shame so few drive them! Traded it for a CX-8 last year as the kids needed more space, miss it for handling.
Love your content, love the Jim the Mech, completes the story. On the Skyactive, it drove me crazy originally trying to get clarity on what it was all about. Like u said Marketing. Wish we had wagons, shooting brakes in the USA, but SUVs rule the roadways.
GF had an '08 Golf Variant 2.0 TSI which was a riot to drive with torque like a 265 but imo a ticking time bomb so eventually she decided to replace it. Criteria pointed to the Mazda6 shown here as the only real reliable choice and she ended up with a '14 Touring. What a beautiful car with lots of fruit, and particularly the 19" wheels (although limited tyre choice with these). My only criticism would be the seat base can get a bit hard on a long trip, and the farty exhaust. Otherwise agree with the review, drives like something three times the price without the reliability worries. Maintenance schedule is minimal, it has a proper Aisin designed auto (Mazda produced under license), adequate power with the 2.5 (the turbo would be the one), and beautiful, just beautiful. Mazda will be at the top of my shopping list when I am due for a change from my current Toyota now that they are all CVT and hybrid mad.
I have a Mazda 6 from 2014, 2.2 diesel version. After I bought the car (208tkm driven) almost immediately l have an oil pressure problem. Luckily I took an extra warranty with the car sale so i didn't have to pay for the new oil pump and oil pressure sensor 😅 and since then it has been smooth sailing. It's a nice car to drive l think, with good handling. As mentioned in the video...
The injector washers needs to uppdated. If they leak they will cause clogging of the pickup. Happened to me - the car displayed low oil pressure. At the workshop they sad that usually this causes no problem, the engine measures the preassure at low and high revs if below a certain value the car will go into limp mode. 3 years ago now and still running strong.
I've had a Mazda 6 for 12 years bought second hand with 40000 on the clock no problems so far had the servicing done as required. The engine is a 2.2 diesel and is fine
Damn it man! In the last few months you’ve reviewed all the cars I was considering after my 2015 Octavia RS crapped itself. In the end I opted for a washing machine (Kia Cerato “Sport” with a long warranty)! Really wanted the Mazda 6 Wagon turbo, but ended up playing it safe! 😢
Bought a 22 Atenza Wagon about a month ago, 2.5T, 6000km on the odo and $43k which is a $15k saving over a brand new one so im pretty stoked about it. The car is amazing, ive done over 4000km in 1 month just driving around, road trips etc because i was on holidays. Great car but the 2.5Turbo motor does drink a bit of fuel if you drive spirtedly.
@@joelllux88 i average mid 10s running 98 octane, i do about 70km a day mix of highway and traffic (2.5 turbo) I turn I-stop off because I hate it (which turns the engine off at lights)
Just picked up my new 20th Anniversary sedan in Rhodium White two weeks ago. Well not quite new, a June 2023 build, but for the price of $56K driveaway in NSW try and find an equivalent Euro that will match it for under $90K. Whilst it now has only 500km on the clock I'm not going to push the turbo too hard yet until I break it in some then we'll see how 173kW and 420Nm go through the front wheels. On the weekend with a short open road drive was sitting around 7ltrs per 100k's which is fair as I expect it to improve a little as it loosens up. This is my second 6 and if the first one is anything to go by then this should be a fun 'family' car that looks like grandpa would drive but is a bit of a sleeper. A free flow exhaust and slight tune could give it a little lift....
I'm currently looking for a car and the Mazda 6 caught my eye. Seems like the best compromise between costs, enough space for my dog and styling. I test drove one of the newer models yesterday and have to make a decision in the next two days. Perfect timing for this video. It's a siiiign 😂
I have the 2015 model sedan petrol Mazda 6 and honestly I have none of these issues... Yeah there are some rock chips on the paint but no other issues. The soul red looks incredible!
This generation of 6 (in the wagon) was on my shortlist of cars to buy, having had a 2011 wagon (which my ex kept), a 2004 before that (good car until it got flooded), a 2008 Mazda2, a 97 Ford Laser (323 underneath), and a 93 Mx5, which I had for 10 years and loved dearly. All were reliable and fun to drive. Would happily drive own a Mazda, excepting the diesel by the sound of it, even though I went boring and bought a Toyota this time round.
Ive got a 2018 mazda 6 diesel (last of the updated diesel enignes) before they were discontinued in 2019. It has 130, 000km on it now. Engine has had no issues in that time. I wonder if the issues were in the earlier models only.
I have a 2014 Atenza wagon, i love the thing its the best car that i've owned, this is coming from owning a 2008 wm caprice v8, toyota crown athlete grs184 and alot of other cars that are "famed" for being very good, it doesn't feel low on power, its very comfortable, safety features are what i really like coming from a big v8 rwd car that just had "brakes" as your safety option lol, highly recommend the car, i get 7.7km/100 fill up every 3 weeks, i have a bit of a lead foot so you might get better fuel economy! and you can actually see out of the fucking thing and not be shocked when a car comes out of nowhere.
I own a III gen post-lift version of a 6 wagon. Love the car, ccant go wrong with the buy. Few things of note: stay away from diesels. Dont buy the 17'' wheel rims, they eat tyres for some reason. 19'' not only look better but have no issues. Brake wheel discs are bad quality, if you like to go fast and brake a lot get ready for more common exchanges. I still didnt find a good alternative. Basic sound system sounds bad, but the Bose one sounds incredibly amazing. Soul red may look beautiful but chips away and is damaged easily, same for the polymetal grey, blue and black. White paint is the thickest - i checked, and snow pearl white seems to be the most sturdy. Mazdas 6 before 2018 are thinner (0.7mm vs 1.4mm sheet metal in wheel bays, dont have data on the rest) and therefore louder, and perhaps more prone to rust. And thats all thats bad about the car, really. 70k miles so far, no issues whatsoever. No rust at all. I can service the car myself. Access is easy and you can easily reset servicing intervals in the computer. This feels like peak "old" mechanical engineering; you get all the perks of a modern car while being able to fix it in your garage. The interior is beautiful and my SkyPassion version even has ventillated seats. I love the car and dont plan on selling it ever. Long story short: get a snow pearl white on 19'' wheels manufactured after 2018. You won't regret it.
This is a wonderful channel about cars in Australia. I need this channels expert advise on how buy a car as I am looking to buy a used SUV in the near future. You have just won yourself a new subscriber. 😂
True about Mazda paint. I have a Mazda 3 Astina 2018, full of chips on the hood. I got a kit from Dr Colorchip and problem solved. Just follow the instructions and get the right color, DONE !! you have to use a magnifier to note the difference. Also, t thinking into change the Astina for a Mazda 6 GT or Atenza Wagon. I love wagons (estate), please Mazda, Skoda and BMW, don't give up !!! way better than a SUV.
Loved my mazda 6, sporty, good quality on fabrics in chair (looked like new after 170 000km) and wheel and gear nob and not so much problems BUT: 1.rust, rust, rust! In doors, under, wheel arches, tailgate and more, DO go for extra rust protection! 2. AC weak and gave up and it cost half a months salary to fix. 3. Heater to weak (I live in sweden) can not get rid of snow on the windshield, and the wipers are to high up in the panel so wipers freeze solid in a place where the defroster do not heat. In over -15 you have to have everything on full heat and full blast and it´s not enough, and we sometimes have -30 and then it´s no fun having to drive wearing a snowmobile overall basicly... 4. Bose stereo broke 3 times in only 150 000km, first one totaly dead in just 15 000 km (3 months old car), next lost a speaker (probably the amp), and the third problem was vierd, on radio all speakers worked but on aux and cd only work one passanger side, also the radio on all of them have super bad reception!!! 5. Xenon, my car got hit, and they try to fix, they changed stuff for like 10-12 AUD but never got it to work again, so the garage put in halogen and that worked fine, but to change lightbulb takes a childs had or a meckanic, I worked in a gas station for 7 years changing bulbes every day for customers but I could not change on my own car 😞 6. Silver panels in the car get scratches. 7. Original battery is to weak, almost did not start in the winter, I change for a "power bull" 95Ah and the problem was gone. 8. I have seen more than 100 mazda 6 petrol sold with broken engines due to broken frame bearing, so to check oil on these car should be done very often, I check every time before I go driving over 200km in one go...
Always like seeing what watch Adam wears on his wrist, nice CasiOak! Also another great video from you guys! Was considering a 6 Wagon as my next car. Are you guys gonna do a video on a Subaru Leveorg soon? These are getting popular
I have a 2016 Sport wagon, had it just over 3 years following a 2010 Subaru Outback. Don’t miss the AWD and much prefer the more conventional automatic to the Outback’s CVT. Would I buy one again? Absolutely 💯
The problem with low to the ground wagons as oppose to high up SUVs is that with the deteriorating conditions of country roads and the fact that some are too narrow to share with incoming trucks, you have to go partly off road which can run the high risk of scrapping the undercarriage of the low to the ground vehicle.
Have been in Thailand for 8 years and the only bad things I have heard about their diesels is the 2.2D having head-gasket issues which Mazda fix outside of warranty as long as servicing has been done iaw the schedule. I have a Mazda 2D and it runs like a dream. Only thing ever done (apart from servicing) was to replace an O2 sensor free outside of warranty and replace the rear shock end stops.
Bring back wagons, not SUVs!
Try get Nana out of a wagon or put in baby seats and bubs, no thanks, give me suv😅😅
@@daweigo6851Isn’t nana short and can’t get all the way up into an SUV? I know mine can’t get in an SUV
@@daweigo6851wagons are more spacious for baby seats and nana
Wagon easier to reach into middle of car. Wagon easier to load baby capsule. Wagon easier for toddler to climb into chair so I can do up harness.
So far that’s all positives to the wagon.
Wagon has 15% more storage than cx5. But infinitely more usable storage.
Wagon lighter
Stops quicker
Turns harder
Accelerates quicker
Cheaper rego
Uses less fuel
Ok and now the advantages of SUV
MORE VISIBILITY for you but less for car behind you
Shorter car
And a run of panel vans whilst the companies are at it!🤣
The Mazda red is hands down the most beautiful colour to see a mainstream car since for ever…
I must agree with you, it is incredible!
Soul red I think we call it 😏
Agreed.
It's pretty, but chips like crazy... Mazda's thinnest paint job.
@@aamgdp can’t be worse than Subaru.
This channel is going to single handedly convince me to buy a lowered Mazda 6 turbo wagon once my golf carks it, and honestly im not mad about it
* whispering in ear *
"Do it..."
May as well start looking now! =)
I am literally about to list my GTI mk6 specifically to find the purchase of a Mazda 6 wagon.
If you can find one!
Buy it but not lowered
Living in California, I don't see many Mazda 6's, but when I do, their styling looks amazing 🎉
I live in the U.S. and I have a 2016 sedan. Had it since October 2015 when it was new, and it now is soon to crest 80,000 miles. Has been and continues to be a great car.
My '15 M6 sedan has 140k miles and it's still going strong. Standard maintenance with minimal repairs done.
Every Mazda reviewed by this channel has been overwhelmingly endorsed, they are such a great manufacturer for Australian conditions.
"Australian conditions". 🤠Unsurprisingly, they also work quite well in many other countries.
@@spdaltid Yes that's probably true, but who buys them elsewhere? In the U.S. Mazda is far less popular than in Oz and per capita, Mazda's seem to sell best in Australia than, well, anywhere.
Mazda have a good combination of smooth acceleration but still good fuel economy(fuel prices lower in the US may be the reason not as popular)while other cars better fuel economy tend to have higher maintenance & faster depreciation.
@@club1fan552the British
Cx30 is overrated tho
Picked up my '24 Atenza wagon yesterday! The car is fantastic... interior has so many features and I fit three car seats in the back. The 2.5T has so much torque! It's a pleasure to drive.
@danielpedersen2578 Driving mine since 2015. Now it has 110K miles. Needed a new turbo at 75K miles. Mazda paid the whole bill. It was 2 years after warranty. Almost no other appreciably issues. But one thing worries me: The exhaust gases that are being burnt again producing carbon black in different parts of the engine. But that's inevitable and due to the mad emission standards here in Germany. Still today there is no other car in the market I would choose over a 6. Drives like a BMW, has a high gas mileage, low maintenance costs, still looks fresh ...and can be used a as a mobile home! Yes, that's what we've done a lot of times!😊
Definitely is better looking than the camry and has the wagon option 😉 great choice !
One of my friend got 380,000km on his 2013 Mazda 6 and other almost 280,000km, both 2.5L petrols and seeing them, I also got one recently, a 2015 model, and it's awesome in terms of handling, fuel economy and reliability, much better than my 2010 Camry SE trim.
Great review mate. I'm a Mazda Mechanic and work on these Mazda 6s each month. I love getting in one and your comment about feeling more expensive and well built than their price - so true.
Drive-ability is amazing also.
If only they came in manual...
@@Spacemonkeymojo They do actually! Can't say for other countries, but I drive a 15' with a 6 speed (and in the US, of all places). I belive it was discontinued in the 2018-2019 model year in a few markets but I'm unsure if its available in others.
@@Aragorn3407 Oh nice! I actually did check on a website and I think there were manual versions but yeah, all the newer ones are auto only.
Are the diesels really that bad?
I had mazda 6 2017 with 310000 km, I had the BCM fail and HPFP fail.
Replace belts, water pump ( was leaking), spark plug and front shock.
Sold it in 2022.
It was a fairly good reliable car!!!
I have a wagon and my brother has a SUV and man, I can't ever imagine owning a SUV for 90% of my usage. Wagons are just soo bloody sick to drive! love wagons ❤
am with you 95% of the time. 5% is driving through some forest with tight turns and feeling your trunk being too tired to turn. Long wheel base is great for most use cases, but driving fun, scenic routes :/
I owned until recently a MY11 GH 6 wagon diesel. Loved it to bits! Great fuel economy, fun to drive and mechanically bulletproof. Drove Sydney to Brisbane and back, fully loaded with kids and luggage and averaged 5L to 100km! Not bad for a 10 year old car! The mechanic loved it as it was easy to service, and was surprised that there were so few about. The diesel only came in a manual, which blunted the appeal.
As for the diesel reliability, I never had an issue. I think three things in particular helped ,
1. Service by the book, so 6 months or 10,000km (I know the later models have gone to 12 months). This prevents much of the oil issues that was mentioned. Check the oil regularly, both level and condition, as that is a good indicator.
2. Diesel cars don’t like small stop start trips, you need to drive at least 20 minutes at 80kph to get the DPF to do a proper burn and regenerate. If you’re only doing short trips on a regular basis, stick to the petrol.
3. I installed a ERG blanking plate which reduced the particulate matter recirculated into the engine, it kept the oil cleaner.
I traded the 6 in for CX-8 as the kid needed more room and the car getting some electrical gremlins. Still miss the 6 as it was a great car, heck, my dad drove it and it brought back memories of his old 626 that he loved, so he went and bought the GJ Mazda 6 sedan a couple of years later! He still loves the car even now.
The diesel used in the GH was definitely more reliable than the GJ onwards diesel - they're just known to be shit.
I too am thinking of getting a CX8 in the 2.5 NA because I only do short trips. The CX8 is discontinued and the Mazda 6 is about to be discontinued it seems so Mazda can focus on their rear wheel drive platform.
Which CX8 did you get and how are you finding it so far? The economy and practicality are just mind blowing!
@@michaelinzitari I got the Touring Active Diesel (Yes, I know what they said about the Diesel!) Love the car in general, though miss the 6 for its handling (not that the CX-8 isn’t good) and the 6 had more oddments storage up front as well as a cargo blind.
The CX-8 is roomy, good tech and good economy for its size. I’m averaging around 7.5L per 100km, that’s a mix of around town and travel to work. Haven’t done any super long highway trips yet, but have got it below 6 and into the mid 5 when cruising along at 80 back and forth to work.
The 2.5 atmos sounds like a good fit for you and there’s still stock of them available at dealers, check the dealer websites, as they list stock and driveway prices, useful info if they try and negotiate prices from RRP! Mine tried and I used that against them and got 6k off even before trading in my Mazda6!
Which grade are you looking at?
@@paulmcgregor6411 I would get sport or Touring but second hand the touring is still more than $40k which is too much for a slow car
Diesels need long runs. All this trash about Mazda diesels has me wondering how the hell I managed 140,000kms trouble-free on my MY17 GL 2.2D wagon and it is still mint.
As an owner of one of these from new since mid 2013 I fully concur with this review. Mine is the 2.5L petrol Touring Level Sedan. The leather trim (yes, the parts you actually sit on are real perforated leather, not vinyl like a $80k Merc or something these days )and the Bose Amp and speakers made this the sweet spot in the range over the hard riding GT on 19s with a sunroof and better lamps but for quite a few thousand more. Admittedly low km (about 75k) I have had ZERO problems apart from the development of the occasional harsh gear downshift which was fixed at service by the Mazda dealer via a computer reset and some software upgrade FOR FREE, and the car was old and way out of warranty by then - see how you get on at a VW or Merc dealer with something similar! No squeaks, no rattles, nothing has falling off. One set of replacement tyres, one battery, still on original brakes. Long term economy 7.4L/100km - Corolla type fuel economy. My silver paint has been excellent so I don’t know about the complaints on that, perhaps it varies with colour. People who complain about power are probably used to modern turbo motors and have forgotten how to drive an atmo vehicle. Mid range torque maximum at 250 Nm is still very good for a 2.5L atmo and most other manufacturers have not achieved this or the high 13.1 compression ratio which brings the efficiency. Performance from say 90 to 130 is quite acceptable I have always thought and around town on light throttle the engine is quite torquey for an atmo 4 pot. Road noise on very coarse road surfaces can be excessive but apparently newer upgrades are better in this regard. Much of this criticism is probably due to reviewers jumping on the Mazda bashing bandwagon I suspect as actual measurements are rarely provided. The fact that Mazda still essentially has this vehicle in production is a testament to the excellent design more than a decade ago. It still probably sets the standard in the class in what alas is a reducing sector due to the obsession with less efficient poorer handling so called SUVs. I am glad that I didn’t buy the diesel but few did I understand. Keep up the great work on the reviews, one of the few that have any real meaning these days!
Can you permanently disable the engine on / off nuisance on this car?
@@davidarter9670 Have read there’s a sensor on the bonnet latch but I haven’t tried. Just trained myself to automatically turn it off as part of the start sequence. Almost never forget. A rubbish system on any vehicle
Is the stering on this a bit stiff? Drove a couple and were stiff when changing lanes
Nothing unusual in my experience compared to other cars we have Could be be the individual vehicles. Typically people may have tyre pressures too low and/ or poor wheel alignment. Not a heavy steering car but I guess it depends on what one is used to.
Any feed back on the 2.5lt turbo petrol?
The Mazda 6 is an awesome I agree. I also agree with ur verdict and the fact wagons should make a comeback 100%. I hope u can do a comparison with the Mazda 6 and it’s competitors like the Toyota Camry. Love ur content btw. ❤❤❤
After weeks of searching through thousands of uninspiring hatches, SUVs, 4x4s and soulless plastic crap, your video arrived a week after convincing myself a petrol 6 wagon actually looks pretty sleek. Thanks to you guy's help I'm grabbing one.
Great video, mate. New sub here.
I thought your review here was spot on. I had a 2012 diesel wagon a few years ago and was suckered into buying it by the looks and the drive, both of which I thought were great. Unfortunately in my 2 years of ownership, I had nothing but trouble with the DPF, it simply wouldn't regenerate on its own and had to be done 'manually' every few months. I'd also agree with the complaint about the i-stop function. At T-junctions I would quite often pull out of a side road only for the engine to cut out half way across, it was terrifying at times! The switch-off just seemed to happen way too late.
It's a real shame these few major niggles weren't ironed out as apart from them, it's a great car. The load bay is very low in reality, so despite the 'numbers', getting bulky items in and out was trickier than I'd imagined it would be. I regularly had two e-MTBs in there and doing this now in my Passat wagon is much easier and cleaner. Even getting into the car as the driver, I'd hit my head on the frame on the odd occasion. Road noise and ride comfort were issues too, not helped by the 19" wheels and low profile tyres on my version. (I think it was the 'Touring Nav' model I had?) The engine had loads of torque however and when it was running well, was a real pleasure to do long journeys.
It wasn't particularly economical though and whilst I didn't expect the usual, optimistic consumption figures to be achieved, it would struggle to get 45mpog on a long trip, with a light right foot.
I love the Mazda 6. I used to own an Alfa 156, bought cheap 7 year old 1.8 in red from a backyard dealer. Reliable for 5 years with only minor servicing until I sold it scrap here in Ireland. Best Car I ever had. I consider the Mazda 6 to be a spiritual successor, with same design language. Alfa described the 156 as looking like a cat about to leap and I see the same in the Mazda 6.
Dealers here in Ireland wont stock the diesel version anymore, they ALL say theyre completely unreliable.
I genuinely thank you for mentioning the diesel issues - I've seen so many unsuspecting people buying the diesel model and then realised it's a endless money pit nightmare!
Why is that?
Bought a 2018 Mazda 6 2.5P a couple years back and it is fantastic. Beautiful car, drives like a dream and the interior just feels like a luxury class vehicle.
Ex 6 owner here. My experience is to stay away from the 2.2L skyactiv-D variant. I owned a top spec diesel MY2016 sedan since new. It was very well equipped, and drove beautifully until the engine started having all sorts of problems from the beginning of year #6. My last repair bill was $3000 kiwi.
Mazda has always had terrible diesel engines with the exception of BT-50 which is sourced from Isuzu instead
What kind of issues did you experience? I have mazda 2013 2.2L diesel engine with 130000km on it. I'm getting kind of scared, should i worry?😅
@@danielpedersen2578Driving mine since 2015. Now it has 110K miles. Needed a new turbo at 75K miles. Mazda paid the whole bill. It was 2 years after warranty. Almost no other appreciably issues. But one thing worries me: The exhaust gases that are being burnt again producing carbon black in different parts of the engine. But that's inevitable and due to the mad emission standards here in Germany. Still today there is no other car in the market I would choose over a 6. Drives like a BMW, has a high gas mileage, low maintenance costs, still looks fresh ...and can be used a as a mobile home! Yes, that's what we've done a lot of times!😊
A friend of mine has a cx5 with the 2.2D, it's on its third head gasket at 160,000kms, I'd never buy a mazda diesel EVER!
@GT-pl1wx how much did it cost to rebuild the turbo?
I drive a 2006 WRX wagon, love it to bits. My 2 kids are getting bigger and it’s feeling smaller and rougher everyday and I’ve been considering one of these as a replacement for years. I haven’t had the heart to sell the rex yet.
Great REview! I have the 2016 GL 2.5 wagon and after being in the Facebook group for a while now I can confirm the diesel owners buy the diesel then join the group to complain.
I don’t have any wiper issues.
My air con is ice cold even though I know it’s leaking.
I have the sport base model no Bose audio.
Also SPORT has no cheap pleather which cracks and gets cold and gets hot.
Avoid turbo because you want reliability and economy and cheap insurance.
My Mazda had the ghost touch screen issue on the MZD connect so I made a TH-cam video how to resolve that (disconnect the touch screen and use the captains knob).
My GL 2.5 petrol NA returns 5.75L/100 on highway and if I drive super carefully around town it can achieve amazing results. The turbo is not more economical. The diesels economy is false due to the engine and sensor and DPF drama which is never ending. Everyone now knows to avoid any Mazda diesel so thank you for that. All Mazda paint completely sucks except for the BLUES. This is the only colour you can fix stone chips yourself easily.
Get your Mazda weighed at a weigh station! I got mine weighed and now save $160 a year on rego as my Mazda 6 weighed 1420kg not 1520kg
I completely agree with Jim’s opinion on the diesel. Bought a CX5 diesel and it had more reliability and engine faults in the 2-months I owned it that all the other cars I have owned in over 40-years of car ownership. Avoid, avoid, avoid!
wow what year was this?
Avoid is not strong enough. Under NO circumstances should you buy a 2.2L Skyactiv diesel. Don't even accept one as a gift!
@@torypryce It was a 2016MY euro 6 - ULEZ compliant.
@@MrBenHaynes I regret buying it. I had read that they were not perfect but still bought it. Big error!
@@torypryce 2015 model year
This is one car I'm seriously considering getting when I have to get a new car.
The wagon is definitely an underrated car in terms of looks and its a big plus if it's got more boot space than a CX-5.
Hullsy should say that he's not just qualified too service the Sky Active system but things like Flux Capacitors as well 😂
Brilliant video guys and look forward to next week's videos as per usual plus keep up the good work 👍
I mean, even a box of mints has more boot space than a CX5. Compare the Mazda 6 Wagon to cars like the RAV4 and CR-V and it looks very deficient.
@danielpedersen2578 Driving mine since 2015. Now it has 110K miles. Needed a new turbo at 75K miles. Mazda paid the whole bill. It was 2 years after warranty. Almost no other appreciably issues. But one thing worries me: The exhaust gases that are being burnt again producing carbon black in different parts of the engine. But that's inevitable and due to the mad emission standards here in Germany. Still today there is no other car in the market I would choose over a 6. Drives like a BMW, has a high gas mileage, low maintenance costs, still looks fresh ...and can be used a as a mobile home! Yes, that's what we've done a lot of times!😊
I’ve got a GL Mazda 6 wagon, had it for 7 years and put 200,000kms on them and I still love it. The only thing that has gone wrong is had to replace one engine mount and that’s it!! It’s been so reliable and still drives so smoothly. I drive it regionally very often and never had a drama. And Mazda retrofitted Apple CarPlay and works a dream. But that’s not all it’s the best family car I can throw the kids bikes in the back easily. My partner has a new Mazda cx9 and we always take my car on holidays as has so much extra room. This is my third 6 I’ve owned and looking at buying the turbo 2.5L wagon for my next car.
Ps I love your channel guys I am obsessed I swear I’ve watched them all. Keep it up
Your partner? Cops get all the good cars...
The current Mazda 6 wagon has just gone out of production in Japan, so if you were thinking of buying new, you had better get one quick.
Heavily considering this as my next car. Heard all sorts of bad things about the 2.2d, but there's not much information on them besides that online. As usual, ReDriven comes in clutch at the perfect time. Thanks for this video guys
All mazda 6 production is stopping after April this year. Women don't buy them and they were buying the cx5 Instead. If you get one go for the mazda 6 GT with standard leather burgundy red seats and 2.5 turbo and 19 inch wheels.
@danielpedersen2578 Driving mine since 2015. Now it has 110K miles. Needed a new turbo at 75K miles. Mazda paid the whole bill. It was 2 years after warranty. Almost no other appreciably issues. But one thing worries me: The exhaust gases that are being burnt again producing carbon black in different parts of the engine. But that's inevitable and due to the mad emission standards here in Germany. Still today there is no other car in the market I would choose over a 6. Drives like a BMW, has a high gas mileage, low maintenance costs, still looks fresh ...and can be used a as a mobile home! Yes, that's what we've done a lot of times!😊Ü
Great Vid. I just bought a Corolla Hybrid wagon 2020 ex Japan . Awesome alternative and loving the savings on Fuel
this is quickly becoming my favourite automotive channel - you just gained a new subscriber !
I had this, a VF commodore, a Subaru Levorg and a Skoda Octavia RS all on my shopping list as a practical family wagon. The head said Mazda 6 wagon - the test drive and then heart said Octavia RS (which I subsequently bought!). Thanks for covering this car.
How long have you had the Octavia for? Bloody roomy inside given the size of the body. How's the reliability been in your time?
These are one of my favourite cars so happy to see your review! I own a 2010 sport luxury hatchback it’s great! So underrated and so good to drive!
I own a Mazda 6 model 2017 station wagon. I just went past 170.000 km (100.000) miles without so much as a yellow warning light. Literally zero defects. Unsurpassed japanese quality and at the same time it looks absolutely gorgeous. I also really enjoy watching all the other people driving their plastic pieces of s__t to the auto garage, because they need repairs once again. The interior looks gorgeous as well with the white leather and I got all the options, so I really don't miss anything. I cannot recommend Mazda 6 enough. ❤❤
I leased one of these a few years ago. It was the 2014 2.2 skyactive diesel manual sport wagon nav in dark matallic red with black leather sport seats with red piping, also had the larger 19" graphite coloured wheels. I absolutely loved everything about this car, its looks, price, interior, handling, comfort and the wagon boot space was excellent. Here in the UK they are popular but not extremely common. Unfortunately the turbo failed, I had this car second hand and thought the previous owner was a thrasher abuser, but it turns out this turbo issue was common on Skyactive diesels. Mazda were awesome and changed out the turbo out of warranty for free, parts and labour. This proves that Mazda care about retaining customers and admit that there is a problem with these, VW, Reault or Peugeot would likely say tough titty, out of warranty so take a hike. We have something called an MOT over here in the UK which is an annual condition check, my 6 got an advisory about corrosion around the rear sub frame (common issue in our climate) so I traded it in for a different petrol car. I was not doing high milage before so could not justify owning a diesel, which can contribute to carbon build up in turbos and EGR. I would consider a petrol 6 wagon, the wagon is one of the best looking estate cars for the money.
@danielpedersen2578 Driving mine since 2015. Now it has 110K miles. Needed a new turbo at 75K miles. Mazda paid the whole bill. It was 2 years after warranty. Almost no other appreciably issues. But one thing worries me: The exhaust gases that are being burnt again producing carbon black in different parts of the engine. But that's inevitable and due to the mad emission standards here in Germany. Still today there is no other car in the market I would choose over a 6. Drives like a BMW, has a high gas mileage, low maintenance costs, still looks fresh ...and can be used a as a mobile home! Yes, that's what we've done a lot of times!😊
A further note about the diesels. If I’m not mistaken, Mazda entered 3 skyactiv-d powered 6’s in the 2013 24hrs of daytona. All 3 entries retired due to engine failure. I have no idea why mazda bothered.
I have two Sky Active Diesels 2013 one wagon and one sedan and have had zero issues up to 140k. 6.6l/100 on both massive torque the best car I've ever owned :)
Start worrying!
The diesel engines got reworked with better materials and such after 2015. With regular service and proper driving they should last quite some time!
My Dad had an GL 2.2 diesel for nearly 3 years. He drove it regularly and didn't have any trouble. I personally loved driving it, and the diesel engine just felt so effortless and strong. It's a pity so many had such issues.
On the i-stop, I can confirm the battery can be the problem if it stops working. I looked at the computer and the charge capacitor also would not charge up. The car hadn't had much use after my Dads passing and the battery had drained a bit. The Mazda service centre failed to check the battery properly on the service too. I was able to fix it by charging at 18V DC up to 15A (the recommended way to recover the battery) and then gave Mazda a serve for not picking up on it.
Truely great car. I hope one day I can get a petrol turbo wagon, in Red
finally M6 review, been waiting for this for ages.
Would love to see one of the GH.
I own a Mazda 6 MY2010 GH 2.0 Petrol since early 2023 and it's been so great at such a good price.
I Iike to have fun, having been a big fan of my 2zz Celica, and the handling is like....reaally really good on the Mazda 6.
Even with 2.0 155hp it's no slouch. Reasonable torque and gets going decently, redlining effortlessly at just over 200k kms.
Compression and emissions tests suggested engine is .... welp almost like new.
Heaps of space also.. moved from one country to another like 2000 kms away and filled it up pretty good, as well as fitting a roofbox full of stuff and handled 2 trips really well.
Just... amazing, underrated and the BOSE sound system is an absolute jewel and a surprise
I drive a 2017 Skoda Superb 206kw 4WD wagon & so far I’ve not had an issue.🙄🙏🏻 I absolutely love the wagon format! Prior to this car I had a Mercedes GLC250 SUV. Honestly after less than 2 years of ownership I got rid of it for the Skoda. No regrets. Wagons are so underrated!👍🏼😎
Loved the video! Wish we had the wagon variants of the 6 available in Canada, it would make the perfect replacement for my 05 Volvo v70 that's constantly finding creative ways to drain my wallet.
Very likely that I end up with a sedan 6 as a result... It's a real shame it's not a wagon but at least still has the same great bones underneath!
I had a 1998 V70. I loved it, but my wallet did not....
I had a 2004 Mazda6 and it was brilliant. But rust gets them badly especially here in the UK. My family have always had Mazdas and Volvos over the years. Mazdas are great cars and always been a bit of an alternative choice. And I will always drive a wagon - had quite a few Volvos since. Great review.
2nd and 3rd gen shouldnt have rust issues anymore
Jusy picked up a 2013 Mazda 6 GT wagon with 74,000 kilometres. Beautiful car to drive. It has decent paint protection which I highly recommend as the paint seems a bit on the thin side to me. Mine has not a single stone chip which i'm guessing the paint protection helps with that.
I have a GL wagon and its fantastic it's a 2.2 Turbo diesel. 1000ks per tank to Brisbane and very reliable. Cheap services compared to expensive European.
One of my favourite cars was an old ‘92 626 estate. Great car and bullet proof for the time I had it, 121 bubble car was fun but falling apart. 2013 3 was amazing. I now have a ‘14 cx9. It drinks that’s true but Mazda make some cars for sure.
Looking to upgrade my 2010 Honda Accord Tourer. This seems like the best candidate since I appreciate Japanese reliability and there are no newer Honda wagons
If you can swing it, i would recommend the GL series with a turbo. I bought a 2018 mazda 6 wagon GT for 27k and its such a bargain for the amount of car you get.. The acceleration is great and it looks beatiful.. Love it!
Brit here about to move to the Philippines next year. Mazdas have caught my eye and I was thinking about a CX3 or 5. Thanks for bringing the 6 to my attention, well worth a serious look.
This review was the last piece of the puzzle for me to pull the trigger on buying one of these 👌
I own a wagon in soul red. Ours is a goody, my major critism is the poor rear visibility. Looking in the rear view mirror is like looking through a mailbox slit. The reverse camera is a webcam from 2008. But hey, it's not an SUV so we love it, cx5, cx7, eat my rubber, burn my dust.
My dads got a 2012 2.5 sport sedan, 205k faultless, long term fuel economy 7.1 litres per 100, great car
2014 Mazda 3 diesel manual owner here, been very reliable so far! Concerning to hear about potential future problems though..
I work at Mazda
We just got a Mazda 6 wagon 2023 that came in as a demo
And it drives so good handles so well
Would you say 2.2 diesels are bad engines im thinking about getting mazda 3 2015-2016 and my dad is now thinking abt 2014 mazda 6 with the same engine I guess
i had a relative of mine get a mazda 6 2nd gen (sedan, mid-spec, petrol) as a work car. for him coming from a 2014 škoda - reliable, newer, but characterless and rather dull, slower car, this felt like such a fresh breath of air. not only is the mazda relatively zippy and fun, but its also comfortable, sound system is high quality, interior holds up like a champ, exterior looks elegant, etc., etc.
You guys are lifesavers 😅
I land in Australia in an hours time and was going tomorrow to pick up a diesel 6 wagon!
Losing the deposit or getting the Camry that the dealer has seems like a better option.
You've just dodged a bullet. Go and buy yourself a lottery ticket.
i just bought brand new Mazda 6 with 2.5 petrol in takumi spec with sport trim - honestly for this price point there is nothing better on the market right now (trust me) and the driving experience is just awesome (for wagon) also mazda include 6 years warranty or 150 000 Km so yup go for it
Most definitely YES you should buy one of these. They are absolutely fantastic.
Thanks guys another fantastic review, now to share with the Mrs. Cheers
Love the Mazda 6 in terms of design. Especially the wagon. Would be on the top of my list when buying my next car.
Test drove an update Atenza wagon just last week. 2.5 petrol. Stunning. I would have been tempted if I was buying for myself. Went well, stopped well, steered and pointed well, it was a great drive. Only downside it was a seriously hot day - the dark blue paint (gorgeous) and black (shoot me now) leather interior made the aircon look very insipid indeed. After years of upright 4WDs it also felt like I was sitting in a hole. Sadly it didn't fulfil some of the requirements of my client.
Mazda i stop is easy to not have to use. Don't jam the brake on when at the lights, light pedal keeps it off. Same as turning the steering wheel turns it off.
Skyactive g is pretty cool, it's 13:1 compression. Not just bullshit.
Shorter service intervals on the diesel sounds like the solution for them.
Would love the later one with the turbo petrol.
We have a 2019 sedan mazda 6 Gt, it has been amazing for our family , No issues so far . Feels super luxury to drive and ive had a few german luxury cars, definitely on par ! So sad they have discontinued the mazda 6 😢 they probably missed out on a few face lifts to compete with the hyundai's etc.
I have a 2017 Mazda 6 and I couldn’t be happier with it. Easily the most reliable car I I’ve ever had and handles similar to a German car. Super good quality for a relatively low price in its class. If you’re thinking of getting one you definitely should
Your no nonsense delivery is great and your mechanics tips always worthwhile, especially when he lists heaps of problems (other reviews) which is hilarious. Love Mazdas but the 6's issue for me is its length; bloody long car.
I have a GG manual luxury sports hatch. I purchased it in 2009 with 53,000ks on it. It now has 417,000km, all country ks. Still a great car to drive if a bit noisy on the highway! I’ve replaced a clutch, a/c compressor, driveshaft, fuel pump, and cv joints in 360,000km. I’m trying for 500,000ks!
Got a 2010 Mazda 6 wagon and totally rate the drive experience, very reliable and cheap to maintain. It is a bit low as per commentary but totally liveable. Would I buy another one? Absolutely.
Current Mazda 6 owner, 2014 here. Can confirm the i-stop issue, especially in Finland when it gets to -20 celsius in the winter it's mostly nothing but an annoyance and leads to the battery management system throwing a fault code every now and then due to the battery charge getting low. Also the aircon, it seems like at least on my car it's calibrated to be too polite when left on auto and almost never uses full power unless you force it to. So in hot weather it's best to just set it to 15 celsius and let it cool down the car instead of using auto. Other than the battery codes and the overzealous tire pressure sensors, I like the car, though.
Was thinking to get a 2.2 diesel sky active Mazda 6 2014 with 100k miles I changed my mind now thanks for the heads up guys. 👍
My Mother had a 1995 626 wagon (2.2Litre) . She drove it until she upgraded in 2014 to a mazda 3 sedan. The only reason she updated it was she had 480,000kms on it and she was afraid it would become "Unreliable soon" Me and some friends used it as a paddock bomb afterwards, and it still had the original clutch. We revved the crap out of it, smashing haybales and thrashing around the farm on and off until 2020 when we damaged the radiator and it ran dry due to the grandkids not stopping to fill it up. Amazingly reliable car, the only thing that ever went wrong in it was the aircon needed re-gassing at one stage and the tappits were a little noisy.
Current 2016 GJ2 Touring sedan (petrol) owner and can't fault it. Definitely get the post update, and I feel Touring is the best value in terms of grade. Can't justify >$50k for the top spec, however the 20th Anniversary sedan model in red looks the business.
I've had the GH diesel wagon for 10 years. Despite a few dpf issues, its been a very good car. The manual and torque delivery makes for fun spirited drives.
I had one for 11 years and it was a joy to drive. I fitted an ERG blanking plate, as my mechanic suggested it would make a difference with the oil.
The manual was a gem, shame so few drive them!
Traded it for a CX-8 last year as the kids needed more space, miss it for handling.
@@paulmcgregor6411 Nice, man. Yeah I'll definitely miss it when we go to sell it.
I don't know why you aren't on 1 mil subscribers
Love your content, love the Jim the Mech, completes the story. On the Skyactive, it drove me crazy originally trying to get clarity on what it was all about. Like u said Marketing. Wish we had wagons, shooting brakes in the USA, but SUVs rule the roadways.
GF had an '08 Golf Variant 2.0 TSI which was a riot to drive with torque like a 265 but imo a ticking time bomb so eventually she decided to replace it. Criteria pointed to the Mazda6 shown here as the only real reliable choice and she ended up with a '14 Touring. What a beautiful car with lots of fruit, and particularly the 19" wheels (although limited tyre choice with these). My only criticism would be the seat base can get a bit hard on a long trip, and the farty exhaust. Otherwise agree with the review, drives like something three times the price without the reliability worries. Maintenance schedule is minimal, it has a proper Aisin designed auto (Mazda produced under license), adequate power with the 2.5 (the turbo would be the one), and beautiful, just beautiful. Mazda will be at the top of my shopping list when I am due for a change from my current Toyota now that they are all CVT and hybrid mad.
I have one here in the US and its lowered been driving for 60k miles like that got 100k miles total great car just general maintance.
I have a Mazda 6 from 2014, 2.2 diesel version. After I bought the car (208tkm driven) almost immediately l have an oil pressure problem. Luckily I took an extra warranty with the car sale so i didn't have to pay for the new oil pump and oil pressure sensor 😅 and since then it has been smooth sailing. It's a nice car to drive l think, with good handling. As mentioned in the video...
The injector washers needs to uppdated. If they leak they will cause clogging of the pickup. Happened to me - the car displayed low oil pressure. At the workshop they sad that usually this causes no problem, the engine measures the preassure at low and high revs if below a certain value the car will go into limp mode.
3 years ago now and still running strong.
I've had a Mazda 6 for 12 years bought second hand with 40000 on the clock no problems so far had the servicing done as required. The engine is a 2.2 diesel and is fine
We bought this car (updated interior) literally yesterday lol!
Damn it man! In the last few months you’ve reviewed all the cars I was considering after my 2015 Octavia RS crapped itself. In the end I opted for a washing machine (Kia Cerato “Sport” with a long warranty)! Really wanted the Mazda 6 Wagon turbo, but ended up playing it safe! 😢
i have the origional manual GG sedan. i love it , really sporty and fun to drive and goes very well
Bought a 22 Atenza Wagon about a month ago, 2.5T, 6000km on the odo and $43k which is a $15k saving over a brand new one so im pretty stoked about it. The car is amazing, ive done over 4000km in 1 month just driving around, road trips etc because i was on holidays. Great car but the 2.5Turbo motor does drink a bit of fuel if you drive spirtedly.
That is a great price. Enjoy your new car!
What sort of fuel efficiency numbers if you drive spiritedly?
@@joelllux88 high 11s to mid 12s, yet to see it hit 13.. Litres per 100
@@joelllux88 i average mid 10s running 98 octane, i do about 70km a day mix of highway and traffic (2.5 turbo) I turn I-stop off because I hate it (which turns the engine off at lights)
Just picked up my new 20th Anniversary sedan in Rhodium White two weeks ago. Well not quite new, a June 2023 build, but for the price of $56K driveaway in NSW try and find an equivalent Euro that will match it for under $90K.
Whilst it now has only 500km on the clock I'm not going to push the turbo too hard yet until I break it in some then we'll see how 173kW and 420Nm go through the front wheels. On the weekend with a short open road drive was sitting around 7ltrs per 100k's which is fair as I expect it to improve a little as it loosens up.
This is my second 6 and if the first one is anything to go by then this should be a fun 'family' car that looks like grandpa would drive but is a bit of a sleeper. A free flow exhaust and slight tune could give it a little lift....
I'm currently looking for a car and the Mazda 6 caught my eye. Seems like the best compromise between costs, enough space for my dog and styling. I test drove one of the newer models yesterday and have to make a decision in the next two days. Perfect timing for this video. It's a siiiign 😂
Who told you that you need to make a decision in the next 2 days? Because if it's the dealer, it's bullshit. Take as long as you like.
I have the 2015 model sedan petrol Mazda 6 and honestly I have none of these issues... Yeah there are some rock chips on the paint but no other issues. The soul red looks incredible!
This generation of 6 (in the wagon) was on my shortlist of cars to buy, having had a 2011 wagon (which my ex kept), a 2004 before that (good car until it got flooded), a 2008 Mazda2, a 97 Ford Laser (323 underneath), and a 93 Mx5, which I had for 10 years and loved dearly. All were reliable and fun to drive. Would happily drive own a Mazda, excepting the diesel by the sound of it, even though I went boring and bought a Toyota this time round.
You should have fought harder for the 2011 Mazda 6.
@@lowend5566 Nah, she had to pay it off 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@johnalees99 Justice
Ive got a 2018 mazda 6 diesel (last of the updated diesel enignes) before they were discontinued in 2019. It has 130, 000km on it now. Engine has had no issues in that time. I wonder if the issues were in the earlier models only.
I have a 2014 Atenza wagon, i love the thing its the best car that i've owned, this is coming from owning a 2008 wm caprice v8, toyota crown athlete grs184 and alot of other cars that are "famed" for being very good, it doesn't feel low on power, its very comfortable, safety features are what i really like coming from a big v8 rwd car that just had "brakes" as your safety option lol, highly recommend the car, i get 7.7km/100 fill up every 3 weeks, i have a bit of a lead foot so you might get better fuel economy! and you can actually see out of the fucking thing and not be shocked when a car comes out of nowhere.
Just booked a 2014 Tourer yesterday. Hopefully will be getting it next week. Traded in my Ranger Wildtrak for it..
I have the Diesel engine version never had a problem with it, Jogn Cadogan fully endorsed the mazda 6 diesel
I own a III gen post-lift version of a 6 wagon. Love the car, ccant go wrong with the buy. Few things of note: stay away from diesels. Dont buy the 17'' wheel rims, they eat tyres for some reason. 19'' not only look better but have no issues. Brake wheel discs are bad quality, if you like to go fast and brake a lot get ready for more common exchanges. I still didnt find a good alternative. Basic sound system sounds bad, but the Bose one sounds incredibly amazing. Soul red may look beautiful but chips away and is damaged easily, same for the polymetal grey, blue and black. White paint is the thickest - i checked, and snow pearl white seems to be the most sturdy. Mazdas 6 before 2018 are thinner (0.7mm vs 1.4mm sheet metal in wheel bays, dont have data on the rest) and therefore louder, and perhaps more prone to rust. And thats all thats bad about the car, really. 70k miles so far, no issues whatsoever. No rust at all. I can service the car myself. Access is easy and you can easily reset servicing intervals in the computer. This feels like peak "old" mechanical engineering; you get all the perks of a modern car while being able to fix it in your garage. The interior is beautiful and my SkyPassion version even has ventillated seats. I love the car and dont plan on selling it ever. Long story short: get a snow pearl white on 19'' wheels manufactured after 2018. You won't regret it.
This is a wonderful channel about cars in Australia. I need this channels expert advise on how buy a car as I am looking to buy a used SUV in the near future. You have just won yourself a new subscriber. 😂
True about Mazda paint. I have a Mazda 3 Astina 2018, full of chips on the hood. I got a kit from Dr Colorchip and problem solved. Just follow the instructions and get the right color, DONE !! you have to use a magnifier to note the difference.
Also, t thinking into change the Astina for a Mazda 6 GT or Atenza Wagon. I love wagons (estate), please Mazda, Skoda and BMW, don't give up !!! way better than a SUV.
Great Vid. Especially the little hand pointer! That should be a standard for all presentations.! :)
love your channel wagons are so much better than SUV's !
Loved my mazda 6, sporty, good quality on fabrics in chair (looked like new after 170 000km)
and wheel and gear nob and not so much problems
BUT:
1.rust, rust, rust! In doors, under, wheel arches, tailgate and more, DO go for extra rust protection!
2. AC weak and gave up and it cost half a months salary to fix.
3. Heater to weak (I live in sweden) can not get rid of snow on the windshield, and the wipers are to high up in the panel so wipers freeze solid in a place where the defroster do not heat.
In over -15 you have to have everything on full heat and full blast and it´s not enough, and we sometimes have -30 and then it´s no fun having to drive wearing a snowmobile overall basicly...
4. Bose stereo broke 3 times in only 150 000km, first one totaly dead in just 15 000 km (3 months old car), next lost a speaker (probably the amp), and the third problem was vierd, on radio all speakers worked but on aux and cd only work one passanger side, also the radio on all of them have super bad reception!!!
5. Xenon, my car got hit, and they try to fix, they changed stuff for like 10-12 AUD but never got it to work again, so the garage put in halogen and that worked fine, but to change lightbulb takes a childs had or a meckanic, I worked in a gas station for 7 years changing bulbes every day for customers but I could not change on my own car 😞
6. Silver panels in the car get scratches.
7. Original battery is to weak, almost did not start in the winter, I change for a "power bull" 95Ah and the problem was gone.
8. I have seen more than 100 mazda 6 petrol sold with broken engines due to broken frame bearing, so to check oil on these car should be done very often, I check every time before I go driving over 200km in one go...
Always like seeing what watch Adam wears on his wrist, nice CasiOak! Also another great video from you guys! Was considering a 6 Wagon as my next car.
Are you guys gonna do a video on a Subaru Leveorg soon? These are getting popular
I have a 2016 Sport wagon, had it just over 3 years following a 2010 Subaru Outback. Don’t miss the AWD and much prefer the more conventional automatic to the Outback’s CVT. Would I buy one again? Absolutely 💯
The problem with low to the ground wagons as oppose to high up SUVs is that with the deteriorating conditions of country roads and the fact that some are too narrow to share with incoming trucks, you have to go partly off road which can run the high risk of scrapping the undercarriage of the low to the ground vehicle.
Never heard of or seen such issues before. Must be some pretty scrappy goat tracks in your neck of the woods
Have been in Thailand for 8 years and the only bad things I have heard about their diesels is the 2.2D having head-gasket issues which Mazda fix outside of warranty as long as servicing has been done iaw the schedule. I have a Mazda 2D and it runs like a dream. Only thing ever done (apart from servicing) was to replace an O2 sensor free outside of warranty and replace the rear shock end stops.
178k miles on mine and still going! Do your maintenance and you’ll be fine!
I have owned a Commodore wagon as a second vehicle for years.I have also owned SUVs .The wagons are just much nicer to drive and much more practical.