Mazda 6 2.3 Sport 5dr Reviews

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Good Points: Extremely responsive engine, hatchback practicality and versatility, 6 airbags & ABS makes for great safety, handsome dashboard, multi-function computer display shows available range, fuel consumption rate (cumulative and current), digital display combined with sound system, individual reading lights, leather steering wheel, full size spare wheel rather than flimsy looking space saver wheel, fuel economy, handsome looks!

Bad Points: Must use premium unleaded or performance and fuel consumption figures not guaranteed, integrated sound control and cruise control on steering wheel means all these controls rotate when steering wheel is turned, so controls are better if they were on the steering column but independent of turning, rear belt buckle different from front buckle such that universal belt extension cannot be used for the rear (extension belt is useful in case of booster seat).

General comments: I had previously owned a 1986 Toyota Seca, and ran it till 400,000 kms on the odometer, so a replacement car had a lot to live up to! The Seca was a liftback model, so I vowed that the next car had to at least meet or exceed the carrying capacity of the Seca. This effectively ruled out sedans or small hatchbacks - leaving liftbacks as the only obvious choice. When it came down to narrowing a vehicle which was affordable and reasonably priced, had a good reputation for reliability, liftback model definite requirement, this left little choice, and the Mazda 6 was really the only contender left. The car handles beautifully, no warranty issues have cropped up yet, and the vehicle drives as I expected of a new vehicle - ie. flawless! Add on options selected were a rear wing, and chromed tailpipes. Other than that, the vehicle is a real eye-opener (mine is in red). We could also fit 3 kids seats comfortability in the back, although the non-universal buckle was the only poor point as one must stretch a great deal to hook the belt to the buckle when it is considered that adjacent kid seats limit access to the required buckle. Maintenance costs are quite reasonable even if done at a Mazda dealer. Dashboard looks as though Italian influenced with large round dials for speedometer and tachometer, and round swivel/multi-directional vents, but in all, is sleek looking when lit up in red. In summary - a recommended car!