Saloon cars still make sense. Better fuel efficiency, better handling and cheaper price all add to making it an easy decision. Only plus I found when having an SUV was the easy entry and exit. The seat at your posterior level makes that easy.
Most of the reviewers are obsessed with the new micro turbocharged engines, 10 years ago most car were NA. There's a pleasure of driving a car that has a linear and strong power band, I drive a Mazda3 with a 2.5 NA engine, and it pulls strong all the way to the red line, there's no lag, no hesitation, no waiting, there's always a response.
As the owner of a petrol skyactiv Mazda3 which uses similar engines avoid the diesel unless doing big miles. It's shame Mazda killed the 6 but I'll still be looking at one for my next car. The petrol engines are bulletproof.
Its a brilliant car, I'm on my second mazda 6 now and wouldn't pass them , such an underrated car! I've the 2.0 petrol 145bhp (2016) and remapped it myself to 180-185bhp with a pedal commander module and its unreal to drive! Definitely going for a new model ❤
Great review James. Must be one of the best looking cars on the market, especially in Soul Red. Good some naturally aspirated engines are still available. :-)
I disagree that the auto gearbox is slow. It is very clever and if you try to drive it and keep the speed at 20, you will know what I mean . Try to do it on a dsg gearbox at such slow speed and you will get your head knock off because the dsg gearbox is indecisive of which gear to go at such slow speed
I do wish these outfits would research the product they talk about: 1. "The HUD is an option on the Sport Nav+". No it's not, it's standard. 2. The engine isn't turbocharged..no, but it's not a 998cc lump (as per any other manufacturer) that's had to have been turbocharged to within an inch of its life to get any power out of it. 3. At 9:54, "the Sport Nav+ has a better ride quality than the GT Sport Nav becuase it has smaller wheels"...err, it has exactly the same 19" rims.
I have a 2013 GT and will have a newer model in future. Best car I have owned! Nice design, very well built, and not expensive to run. Can never see me owning a SUV.
I have the top spec and got 5K off new unregistered. May the SUV love affair continue. And, what you get for that money puts BMW and Mercedes to shame. Not to mention the 3 year service for £300 and much cheaper to insure. It's also easy to enter and exit as it's not low to the ground unlike the Insignia. Only, draw back I've found in my 6 month ownership is the drivers seat is just not got quite enough adjustment, but then I'm 6'"2".
Good review, thank you. I've always found Mazda dealers very helpful with good customer service though maybe a little more expensive to service than similar brands. On my shortlist though not the most exciting interior or tech. Guess that's why they are reasonably priced.
I don't understand the demand for SUV type cars. They don't drive that well, they aren't necessarily any more practical than a typical hatchback on which most are based and I find them all far too bland to look at. Can someone please tell me what it is I'm missing
@@krokuspokus2403 Not a long time ago, media in our country reported of a lady in a big SUV who killed a small child while going very slowly inside a living area among block of flats. Her argument was that should could not see less than 9 meters from the car. So it is only wrong imagination to think that you have better visibility :-( . SUV are all the way dangerous, non-sense car for a standard road use that are mainly a matter of current marketing fashion, and maybe a false feel of safety. Unfortunately most people are highly influenceable by others, and by the marketing manipulative power all around them.
I do not understand the fascination with SUVs. I believe it's a caused by the manufacturers convincing motorists that that is what they need/want. You will never catch me buying one!
i like your reviews very much! since you mention the superb a couple of times, i looked for a video of that car on your channel, but haven't found it. Will you be reviewing it?
DSG gear boxes might shift faster than Mazda's 6-speed gearbox, but the former is "jerky" and stutters at low speeds when the computer is trying to figure out when and how much it should apply the clutch. It's not very pleasant for slow city driving.
You won’t find any review comparing the 6 to a 5 series due to price. The vast majority of people looking for a saloon in this price range will be looking at this against the bmw 3. This is why the superb is always in this bracket rather than reviewed against a 7 series or maybe 5. You personally may look at the Mazda as a 6 rival, but you are in the minority.
Awesome review! Mine isn't even the latest model (it's a 2010 hatchback), but it seems like Mazda went "only fix what needs fixing" with the 6, and not much about the driving experience sounds much different besides ride comfort, even with completely different underpinnings. Now that's engineering! That cabin though... Mmm...
Question Diesel engines 150hp and 175hp versions . What is the difference between them as I know both option after remapp goes to around 210hp .turbo is the same as I asked Mazda customer service . So where is the difference?
No difference. It's just the factory map that is different. One is tuned for a lower power output as far as I know. A stage one remap will bring both versions to the same power output.
Just restricted from factory they're the same engine, although some say the gearbox/ratios are different in each . I remapped my 2.0 petrol 145bhp to 180-185bhp. Bought a obdlink and bought the program from versatuner and its brilliant, I can switch back at anytime
The music and voice-overs are so, so loud compared to the regular speaking that I find myself turning the volume up and down just to watch this properly.
@@Apophis371 a lucky one then! Diesel's are for fools and the rich🤣 not just mazda Diesel's but every manufacturer! The mazda dealer is the reason why I'm in a petrol car, told me to walk away from Diesel's 🤷♂️
Mmm...Mazda's turbo diesels have a terrible reputation for reliability. Particularly if stop/start city driving will be its main usage. Soot/carbon build-up is quite common and a ranger of other issues. There is plenty of negative commentary on motoring forums.
@@Apophis371 I have the estate version went to N Yorkshire from Dover and back on one tank of diesel, and South of france (St Tropez) and back on 280 quid of diesel. Very good in my book.
My 2017 Sport Nav has cup holders in the middle and bottle holders in each front door pocket. I felt the comment unfair & misguiding on that point. Mine is also a manual and there is no issue with changing gears if you place a bottle in the correct space dear reader.
I think the 165 hp petrol is a disgrace. Sluggish and ridiculously loud when you inevitabley need to rev it higher to get any sort of acceleration. Steer clear of that engine
Rubbish absolute rubbish!! The engine is grand 165bhp is ok... its not a sports car, the engine is smooth sounds very nice when I high revs, 7000rpm and from inside the cabin it sounds like its supercharged with that sweet whining 😂 I'm currently in mid to high 50's mpg (145bhp remapped 180-185bhp) obviously not driving like a maniac!
Saloon cars still make sense. Better fuel efficiency, better handling and cheaper price all add to making it an easy decision. Only plus I found when having an SUV was the easy entry and exit. The seat at your posterior level makes that easy.
Most of the reviewers are obsessed with the new micro turbocharged engines, 10 years ago most car were NA. There's a pleasure of driving a car that has a linear and strong power band, I drive a Mazda3 with a 2.5 NA engine, and it pulls strong all the way to the red line, there's no lag, no hesitation, no waiting, there's always a response.
Well in the end the engine are proven and reliable, but the industry loves small turbo engines since they dont last as long.
As the owner of a petrol skyactiv Mazda3 which uses similar engines avoid the diesel unless doing big miles. It's shame Mazda killed the 6 but I'll still be looking at one for my next car. The petrol engines are bulletproof.
Comparing the mazda6 to more expensive cars is not a strecth at all. I would take this over a bmw 5 series, let alone a 3 series
Mazda 6 or BMW 5 series g30?
Me too👍
it is a remarkable car, especially the 2.5 194 hp model. It will make you smile
Its a brilliant car, I'm on my second mazda 6 now and wouldn't pass them , such an underrated car! I've the 2.0 petrol 145bhp (2016) and remapped it myself to 180-185bhp with a pedal commander module and its unreal to drive! Definitely going for a new model ❤
Great review James. Must be one of the best looking cars on the market, especially in Soul Red. Good some naturally aspirated engines are still available. :-)
I prefer the machine grey metallic
Both the red and machine grey look great. I also love this model in white. Mazda just makes great looking cars and great colours.
@@Tom-sd2vi I haven't seen many in white but I'm sure it would be stunning. The design is superb. 🙂
I love the look of the Mazda 6. It has bigger boot space than my previous car and I just love having a petrol engine over a diesel.
From Qashqai to Mazda 6. I don't think I'll ever drive a SUV...
I disagree that the auto gearbox is slow. It is very clever and if you try to drive it and keep the speed at 20, you will know what I mean . Try to do it on a dsg gearbox at such slow speed and you will get your head knock off because the dsg gearbox is indecisive of which gear to go at such slow speed
Awesome car. I am in Australia 🇦🇺 and enjoying the petrol turbocharged version. Love the look and worthy contender to the Passat and 3 Series. 😊
I do wish these outfits would research the product they talk about:
1. "The HUD is an option on the Sport Nav+". No it's not, it's standard.
2. The engine isn't turbocharged..no, but it's not a 998cc lump (as per any other manufacturer) that's had to have been turbocharged to within an inch of its life to get any power out of it.
3. At 9:54, "the Sport Nav+ has a better ride quality than the GT Sport Nav becuase it has smaller wheels"...err, it has exactly the same 19" rims.
Great review; your voice reminds me of Chris Goffey (an old top gear host)
I have a 2013 GT and will have a newer model in future. Best car I have owned! Nice design, very well built, and not expensive to run. Can never see me owning a SUV.
There is an irony that everyone wants to dave the planet for their children and then putthem in an SUV that is struggling to get much over 30mpg
Hmm
yes all those environmentalist with their huge suvs thinking they are saving the world
I have the top spec and got 5K off new unregistered. May the SUV love affair continue. And, what you get for that money puts BMW and Mercedes to shame. Not to mention the 3 year service for £300 and much cheaper to insure. It's also easy to enter and exit as it's not low to the ground unlike the Insignia. Only, draw back I've found in my 6 month ownership is the drivers seat is just not got quite enough adjustment, but then I'm 6'"2".
I'm 6'3 and it is perfect adjustment, I've my seat down closer to the floor and seat back straight up and steering wheel pulled out closer to me...
Good review, thank you. I've always found Mazda dealers very helpful with good customer service though maybe a little more expensive to service than similar brands. On my shortlist though not the most exciting interior or tech. Guess that's why they are reasonably priced.
I don't understand the demand for SUV type cars. They don't drive that well, they aren't necessarily any more practical than a typical hatchback on which most are based and I find them all far too bland to look at.
Can someone please tell me what it is I'm missing
Better visibility, and you sit in the car, instead of "sitting down" in the car (strange description, but I think you understand what I mean).
A vagina and a superiority complex. HA HA HA
@@krokuspokus2403 Not a long time ago, media in our country reported of a lady in a big SUV who killed a small child while going very slowly inside a living area among block of flats. Her argument was that should could not see less than 9 meters from the car. So it is only wrong imagination to think that you have better visibility :-( . SUV are all the way dangerous, non-sense car for a standard road use that are mainly a matter of current marketing fashion, and maybe a false feel of safety. Unfortunately most people are highly influenceable by others, and by the marketing manipulative power all around them.
I do not understand the fascination with SUVs. I believe it's a caused by the manufacturers convincing motorists that that is what they need/want. You will never catch me buying one!
They want to be American 😂
i like your reviews very much!
since you mention the superb a couple of times, i looked for a video of that car on your channel, but haven't found it.
Will you be reviewing it?
DSG gear boxes might shift faster than Mazda's 6-speed gearbox, but the former is "jerky" and stutters at low speeds when the computer is trying to figure out when and how much it should apply the clutch. It's not very pleasant for slow city driving.
Making comparisons with a BMW 3 series makes no sense at all.... this is in the range of the 5 series.
it is not in the range of the 5, the Mazda 6 and BMW 3 are both midsize platforms.
Steve Luth nonsense
You won’t find any review comparing the 6 to a 5 series due to price. The vast majority of people looking for a saloon in this price range will be looking at this against the bmw 3. This is why the superb is always in this bracket rather than reviewed against a 7 series or maybe 5.
You personally may look at the Mazda as a 6 rival, but you are in the minority.
Awesome review! Mine isn't even the latest model (it's a 2010 hatchback), but it seems like Mazda went "only fix what needs fixing" with the 6, and not much about the driving experience sounds much different besides ride comfort, even with completely different underpinnings. Now that's engineering! That cabin though... Mmm...
Thanks Emmanuel!
Beautiful car. I like it even more because Mazda still offers naturally aspirated petrol engines
But why? Even 2.5 engine is so slow
@@-xYz--nk1gm turbos are not good for the long term. For someone buying a used car it's always better to choose one with naturally aspirated engine
@@MundoOval aye keep the daily na and boost the shit outta the fun car I say
@@-xYz--nk1gmhow fast do you need to go😂😂
I will have this soon
Question
Diesel engines 150hp and 175hp versions .
What is the difference between them as I know both option after remapp goes to around 210hp .turbo is the same as I asked Mazda customer service .
So where is the difference?
No difference. It's just the factory map that is different. One is tuned for a lower power output as far as I know. A stage one remap will bring both versions to the same power output.
Just restricted from factory they're the same engine, although some say the gearbox/ratios are different in each . I remapped my 2.0 petrol 145bhp to 180-185bhp. Bought a obdlink and bought the program from versatuner and its brilliant, I can switch back at anytime
The music and voice-overs are so, so loud compared to the regular speaking that I find myself turning the volume up and down just to watch this properly.
How is the automatic slow? You tested the manual obviously.
The diesel is said to be fuel efficient and reliable
Not at all the diesel are a NO NO!!!
ye it is. I have a 2.2 150 hp mazda 6 from 2014. Not a single thing has broken so far other then normal wear and tear.
@@Apophis371 a lucky one then! Diesel's are for fools and the rich🤣 not just mazda Diesel's but every manufacturer! The mazda dealer is the reason why I'm in a petrol car, told me to walk away from Diesel's 🤷♂️
Mmm...Mazda's turbo diesels have a terrible reputation for reliability. Particularly if stop/start city driving will be its main usage. Soot/carbon build-up is quite common and a ranger of other issues. There is plenty of negative commentary on motoring forums.
@@Apophis371 I have the estate version went to N Yorkshire from Dover and back on one tank of diesel, and South of france (St Tropez) and back on 280 quid of diesel. Very good in my book.
04:34 is this a cup or bottle holder?
Both! One is just easier to say ;)
My 2017 Sport Nav has cup holders in the middle and bottle holders in each front door pocket. I felt the comment unfair & misguiding on that point. Mine is also a manual and there is no issue with changing gears if you place a bottle in the correct space dear reader.
Listening intently, then he starts hacking at the gearstick with no clutch...
I think the 165 hp petrol is a disgrace. Sluggish and ridiculously loud when you inevitabley need to rev it higher to get any sort of acceleration. Steer clear of that engine
Rubbish absolute rubbish!! The engine is grand 165bhp is ok... its not a sports car, the engine is smooth sounds very nice when I high revs, 7000rpm and from inside the cabin it sounds like its supercharged with that sweet whining 😂
I'm currently in mid to high 50's mpg (145bhp remapped 180-185bhp) obviously not driving like a maniac!
@@fF-jb4gs you're wrong. It is slow because no turbo
@@OG-dp1kx how am I wrong, 165bhp is ok as I just said its not meant to be a sports car! So I am not wrong at all!