With each update, the current generation Mazda 6 has been continually improved since it was first launched back in 2013.

Key among the new updates is the car's refreshed design. The horizontal grille from past iterations makes way for a larger front grille flanked by slimmer lights, drawing inspiration from the Vision Coupe Concept. This helps to accentuate an already handsome car, with its flowing lines and sleek dimensions.

Inside, the cabin has also been updated, including a new 8.0-inch infotainment screen, additional wood, acrylic and aluminium trimming, as well as ventilated front seats. These further enhance a premium and high-quality cabin.

Under the bonnet, the naturally aspirated 2.5-litre engine gets a tiny bit more power and torque, but the key enhancement is the cylinder deactivation technology, improving the engine's fuel economy. On the go, the engine feels more refined than before, delivering power in a smooth and eager manner. With its accurate steering and sure-footedness, the Mazda 6 also copes with corners with remarkable agility for a large family sedan.

The extensive changes to the 2018 Mazda 6 add up to a car that feels more comfortable, more refined and more premium than before. The constant refinement of the brand's proven formula has produced a product that feels much more premium and mature than its price tag would suggest, and it is for this key reason that it elevates itself over its competitors.