Review
Mazda outdo its Mazda3 by coming out with a better Mazda6. Bigger, better and more polished. Pricing could be better though :)

Review
TL;DR
- The 6 drove and handled the best out of all the Japanese D-category sedans.
- It was priced attractively (purchased in mid-Feb 2017).
- Its made in Japan.
- It looks ruddy gorgeous (subjective).
- If your top priorities are space and comfort, this might not be the car for you.

Background - my previous ride was a lightly-tuned ZC31 Suzuki Swift Sport 1.6 manual which I'd owned for 9.5 years. Going from a "Lukewarm" Manual hatchback to a mid-sized automatic family-sedan was quite a large change for me, so do read my review with this in mind.

In replacing my beloved hatchback, I had shortlisted a few cars - the WRX, the Civic Turbo, and the usual D-category cars (Legacy, Camry, Accord, Teana, 6).

Yes, I only considered Japanese makes. Cars from Korea and the continent (aka PSA Group and VW Group) weren't considered. Just like my ZC31, I plan to own this car for the full-length of the COE, and at risk of over-generalising, Japanese cars tend to fare better in this regard.

At the early stages, the wifey put her foot down and said no to the WRX, even to the automatic variant. Her rationale was that since we would be driving this car into our 40s, she wasn't keen on yet another "Ah beng" Car. I tried to argue that the WRX was just another family car with more oomph, but she wouldn't buy that argument. Dang. =P

The Civic Turbo was exorbitantly priced compared to the Mazda 6. During the weekend when I made my purchase, the Civic Turbo was priced higher than the Mazda 6 2.0L Standard, and similarly priced to the Mazda 6 2.0L Executive. Considering that the Civic was a completely different category altogether, I outed this choice purely due to pricing reasons (sidenote - the Civic Turbo drove very well, but my test-drive unit had a weird CVT that kept hunting for revs).

So, with the two outlier contenders out of the way, why did I wind up with the Mazda 6 2.5L Premium?

What I like
1) Handling / Drive:

For a 1.5 tonne car, it really does carve through turns pretty well. Does it roll? Yes, of course. Will you be able to tackle South Buona Vista Road as fast as a hot hatch? No way, Jose.

But thats besides the point. If you are in the market for a mid-sized family sedan, and if you have any hint of a petrolhead in your blood, you would be smiling with the way the 6 handles, especially when compared against the 6's usual competition out there. The rest of the pack feel more like barges, whereas the 6 feels way more pliant and composed during cornering. This is also helped by a fairly quick 2.5 turns lock-to-lock steering rack, making not just cornering, but also parking and u-turns a cinch.

Despite having a 2.5L engine, the gas pedal needs a fair amount of persuasion for the car to motor on, unless you hit the Sport mode button. Toggle the lever forward, and the 6 leaps forward with far more gusto than any of the Japanese D-cat cars out there, with a pleasant purr to match.

2) Interior:

The interior is mostly well put together. Lovely leather mixed with soft-touch plastics make for a pleasant environment. There are some large panel gaps which are quite startling to see (mainly at the A-pillar area), but apart from that, the car's interior feels very premium/upmarket, with none of that faux-wood panelling in other "uncle"-category cars.

The dashboard actually looks pretty good and well-laid out IMHO. I've read comments saying the infotainment screen appears like an afterthought. The unit & controls are quite similar to most modern BMWs, so it certainly doesn't bother me.

3) Looks:

The car looks damned good. Not much else to say, really. =)

4) Pricing:

For a made-in-Japan car, its priced decently well in Singapore, especially for the 2.0L versions. However, as others have mentioned, Trans Eurokars' pricing/promos fluctuate a bit, so make sure to do your homework.

Conclusion:

I have had no regrets welcoming the Mazda 6 into our lives. Its been 2+ months of ownership and whilst I would have been personally happier with a manic-WRX, as a shared ride with my wife, the Mazda 6 2.5L Premium could not have been a better choice. Its unique blend of good looks/handling/pricing/size was enough to win the both of us over.

What I do not like
I'm honestly nitpicking here. As much as I love my new ride, I need to find fault because this is what a review is about, no? There are no perfect cars out there (otherwise everyone would be driving it), and the 6 is no exception.

1) Tyres/rims

The 19-inch gunmetal rims look super lovely, and match the car's design really well. However, Mazda really skimped out on the rims' widths! At 7.5-inches, you are pretty much stuck at 225 tyres with the stock 19-inch rims. I really wish Mazda had provided rims with widths of 8 inches, so that we had the option of upgrading to wider 245 tyres. The stock 225/45/19 is a tough (and skinny) size to find in Singapore. If the stock 19s didn't look so good, I would’ve swapped out to a 235/50/18 combo on Day 1.

2) Comfort

The 6’s ride is definitely on the harsher side out there. I really don't want to put this in the "dislike" section, but potential owners who aren't keen on handing should know about this since the 6 is the hardest-riding amongst all the D-seg cars. The 2.0L versions do ride better, since they come with 225/55/17 tyres. Go for those if you prefer a bit more comfort. You'll save even more on the price of the car and road tax.

3) BOSE sound system

I'm not much of an audiophile, but I find that the 11 BOSE speakers don't quite live up to their brand. I have a very basic BOSE Cinemate 15 soundbar at home, and it honestly sounds way better than the 11-speaker setup in the 6.

4) "Normal" vs "Sport" Modes

The 2 modes are a bit of a Jekyll-Hyde situation. Normal mode tends to shift at 2k rpm or earlier to save fuel. Sport mode shifts at around 4+k rpm. I wish Mazda had provided an intermediate "Street-Sport” mode. In any case, my current solution is to toggle the sport button, and move the gear lever to full-manual select (3k rpm is my personal sweet spot to shift). However, the 6AT does respond rather slowly to commands from the pedal shifters. Welp, you can't expect a family car's torque converter to mimic a double-clutch transmission.

5) Lack of 6MT option

I know this would never happen in Singapore, but its sad that the 6-speed manual isn't offered locally. Still, Mazda makes some of the slickest shifters in the world (MX-5 anyone?). The 6MT is available Stateside, and if you read up reviews from across the pond, the Americans do love the 6MT mated to the Mazda 6 2.5.

Review
Probably one of the best looking family sedans out there. After all these years it hasn't lost anything in terms of appearance. I was initially all set on buying this car to replace my previous Mazda which I'd owned for nine years. Unfortunately, when I finally went to test drive it, i wasn't as enthusiastic about it anymore. For one thing, WHile it looks great on the outside, I somehow felt the interior didn't quite live up to what I'd hoped or expected. For one thing, this car felt really squishy when compared to the likes of the accord, Camry, legacy and Teana. Even the optima and sonata gave me more of an executive feel, no matter where you were seated in those cars. Somehow, the 6, despite its Long wheelbase still felt tight. The back seat , especially, proved to be quite uncomfortable to me. The all black interior that I saw certainly didn't help either( my advice to Mazda would be to use a beige interior for their showroom and demo cars). The other thing that bothered me about the car was the road noise. Having owned another Mazda for nine years, I kinda got used to its less than ideal sound insulation, but I was still hoping for better. To be fair, it wasn't unbearable, but compared to some of the others, it , unfortunately ,was noticeable. And from my own Mazda experience, the noise does seem to get louder over the years. Another sore point I had was with the push start button and where it's placed. It seemed awkward to have it placed on the left side of the steering and relatively high up. It's just not intuitive. I mean, in every car I've ever driven the ignition has always been on the lower right of the steering wheel. Moreover, to have to use my left hand to start the car just didn't feel natural in the least. Now , all that said, the 6 does handle pretty well. During the test drive the SE actually encouraged me to do some cornering without slowing down, and it handled pretty well with hardly any understeer. He says it's to do with their g vectoring technology. All in all, the Mazda six is a nice car which I almost bought. Unfortunately, after trying out numerous other cars In that range, there was another that had me completely won over. And thus ended my long relationship with Mazda.

What I like
Exterior design. It's still the best in its class.
Like most Japanese cars you can count on it's reliability
Equipped with some nice features
It's a Mazda

What I do not like
The feeling that it feels crammed when your sitting inside
Ergonomics could be much better. The engine start is poorly placed as far as I'm concerned and that irked me. I also didn't like how the entertainment unit sticks out of the dashboard. Would have been nicer if it was built into the centre console like so many other cars today. It's almost like it was an afterthought. "Err, I think we we need a monitor, but where are we gonna put it? Uhh... ok let's plonk it on the dashboard."
Their touch screen doesn't operate while the car is moving. Only works when the car is at a stop. DUH!! They claim it's a safety feature. Really? Sounds like another afterthought to me.
The way they price their cars. Their prices change so much from week to week, and i don't think it's entirely due to the COE. So, if you're really keen on getting the car I would suggest you monitor its price over an extended period and try to catch it at the bottom. From what I could tell, and I monitored it for months, there didn't seem to be too much of a correlation to Coe prices. I get the impression they have quite a bit of room to manoeuvre.

Review
With our previous ride in its 9th year and the need to fit a baby seat and a booster seat in the car at the same time, my wife and I started looking for a mid-size sedan. Our criteria were spaciousness, reliability and fuel efficiency, so an obvious choice would have been Camry. However, that changed after we viewed Mazda 6. We were impressed with its elegant styling, although I would hope that the height of the transmission tunnel could be lower. Mazda 6 also comes equipped with more airbags and is packed with other safety features such as blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert and 8 parking sensors in its Executive trim and beyond, besides exhibiting an air of luxury in its cabin and offering fuel efficiency which we find unmatched in its class. We also feel more reassured of the workmanship of Mazda 6 that is assembled in Japan, and like the active driving display at eye level that is typically offered only in luxury cars.

Despite hype by the SE about G-vectoring control introduced to the 2017 model when we did the test drive, I have not been professional enough to notice the effect. Having said that, handling is indeed sharp when cornering.

Although we liked the bodyline and functionality of Mazda 6 Wagon, we decided that they were outweighed by its trade-offs in higher road tax and lower fuel efficiency, being available only in 2.5L, and shorter legroom. Hence, we finally decided on Mazda 6 Executive.

After driving the car for close to 2 months, it has not disappointed us. Over around 3000km, we have achieved average fuel consumption around 6.9L/100km that is quite close to the published figure of 5.9L/100km. However, we are still getting used to its long body length, as I have on a few occasions rubbed its rear tyres against kerbs when trying to maneuver tight corners in multi-storey car parks. Its i-stop feature could also be a little more intelligent as it activates when I have only intended to stop momentarily, for example when switching from drive to reverse gear during parking or letting passengers alight. It helps though that the i-stop feature can be conveniently turned off at the press of a button, and I have since adapted by not depressing the brake too hard when stopping the car at a red traffic light but figuring that the light is going to turn green in a couple of seconds, so that the i-stop will not kick in.

What I like
Stylish exterior
Luxurious cabin furnishing
Remarkable fuel efficiency
Active driving display
Blind spot monitor and rear cross traffic alert
Front parking sensors besides the rear ones

What I do not like
Despite extensive sound proofing implemented in 2017 Mazda 6, further noise insulation will be better
i-stop can be smoother when reviving the engine and designed to be more intelligent
No off button for radio and CD player

Review
Was in the market for a compact sedan, when wifey fell in love with the mazda 3. However, after test driving the 3, the strained sounds from the 1.5 engine, when pushed, was disturbing.
At this point, my FIL suggested considering the M6 instead, and I fell in love with the car interior immediately! I placed the deposit for the M6 Exe without even test driving the car!
A month after owning the car, I have no regrets. The exterior curves are fantastic and the interior is well designed. The 2.0L engine comes to life in the sport mode but otherwise is a bit laggy wrt to acceleration. The cabinet is spacious and quiet.

What I like
Exterior and Interior
Fuel economy
Handling
Memory seats
LED lights

What I do not like
IStop (Still not used to car stopping and starting i guess)
Bose system (Guess i had too much expectations on the sound system)

Review
This Mazda 6 2.5 is a real powerful and luxury car. No regrets .
Made few test driving on other like Optima K5 ,Sonata, Peugeot 508 ,Camry & Volvo S60 .Finally decided for Mazda 6 my first Cat B from my 1st 1.6 Forte SX .
Initially my focus was on the new Optima but considering the specs and features I opted for Mazda 6 due to the fuel efficiency . Just a small hiccup lately on the reverse sensor not sounding after just 2wks.
Overall I'm very satisfied and happy with with what I decided.

What I like
Welcoming approach by Mazda Sales agent Angie.
Mascular look of the Mazda 6 Premium 2.5
19" Rim which others do not offer.
HUD monitor to warn you on speed limit
Oncoming veh warning
Head turning look
Superb Fuel Efficiency for a 2.5

What I do not like
Steering little hard maybe due to 19"wheel
Reverse sensor not sounding for a 2 wks old car.

Review
The Mazda 6 2.5 is a fun car to drive with good handling, especially with sport mode, putting a big smile on my face. The interior does not feel not feel cheap as compared to other cars from the same range, it's soft touch material gives it a pretty high quality feel, with the buttons well placed.

It's infotainment system is straight forward and easy to use with everything clearly displayed on it.

The heads up display is convenient as you can look at the speed you're travelling at without looking down, but it can be better improved with adding more information to the display.

Overall, i feel that getting this car is pretty worth it!

What I like
Fuel consumption
Handling
Sport mode
Loaded with features
Heads up display
Comfortable
Nice interior

What I do not like
Red cost $500 more
Navigation is a bit hard to use for starters
Interior a bit noisy
No auto-lock

Review
Mazda 6 is my first Cat B cat that I have owned, it looks handsome exteriorly and ergonomic interiorly.
In terms of power, it feels powerful and responsive engine without hesitating to move fast ahead.
It always get attention of passer-by in day and night particularly on its muscular "KUDO" Body and its' prominent smiley DRL on the fierce big grille.
I never regret but feel proud to be its' owner.

What I like
Responsive Engine
Sports Mode
Ergonomic interior
Handsome and muscular look
Body Stability

What I do not like
Noise insulation

Review
The 6 is the standout star of the 2-litre family sedan class.
It combines an arresting, sporty fastback profile with fuel efficiency, sharp dynamics, spaciousness and practicality.
As a family car, it excels thanks to generous rear legroom and wide door apertures. Ride is soft and cosseting yet immensely well-damped over undulations. Furthermore, the boot is quite huge although not as large as I would like.

Unlike it's competitora, the user-friendly interior is both sporty (with a black colour scheme) and luxurious with tasteful applications of metal trim and a well-oiled consistency to the controls. Very few flimsy plastics to be found, while the seats deserve special mention for being rich and supportive. This feels very Audi-like and classy instead of the cheap-feeling and dated Camry interior adorned with acres of plastic wood trim.

However the major differentiator between the 6 and the Teana, Camry, Sonata, Optima is its dynamic prowess. Camry, Teana, Sonata are all very comfortable cruisers with soft suspension and slow steering. 6 matches their high-speed stability and cruising ability but it has razor-sharp steering. It is highly composed doing lane changes and corners, with minimal body roll and it has a responsive gearbox (Sports Mode). Have been to a high-performance driver education event (DriveRite Tarmac Rally-X) at MIMC where it negotiated a slalom course and tight corners with ease. Some body roll due to stock suspension being sprung for a bit more comfort but it felt nimble and agile, like a much smaller and lighter car. Spectators were astounded to see this 4.8m long sedan tackle the slalom. The sharp steering also means it is easier to park compared to the low-geared steering of its competitors.

It also delivers excellent fuel economy for a 2-litre car! We're achieving a consistent 13km/l with a 50/50 route and astoundingly achieved 16.5km/l on the North South Highway at a steady 120km/h.

Finally, it's a value for money buy. We purchased the Standard model for 125k, 10k less than Camry at that time.

In summary, a mature, refined yet sporty family/executive sedan with a wider range of talents than all its competitors. It is an all-rounder with the Zoom-Zoom spirit.

What I like
-Intuitive MazdaConnect infotainment system with excellent ergonomics from rotary controller (50+yo parents can use with no issue)
-Clear and legible instrument cluster, classic white and black with no funny colours or display
-Solid and high-quality controls e.g climate control dials click with precision
-6 airbags, electric memory seats , full MazdaConnect suite available on base model
-Split folding rear seats with a very large load aperture: have loaded a single mattress+ flatpack bedframe, 6 17" wheels etc with this!
-Superb blend of comfort and sporty handling, very Conti-like

What I do not like
-2.0 litre engine strong in mid-range but not low-end and not as torquey as a turbo like Civic or Levorg (but easier to maintain)
-Stock tyres (Bridgestone Turanza T001) don't do justice to the car's dynamic prowess
-Not many performance tyre options for stock tyre size (225/55/R17).
-Door panel 's lower portion rattles over rough terrain and cabin needs a bit more soundproofing
-Boot space limited in height due to spare tyre, big pieces of luggage need to be squeezed in
-Service centre is overbooked: Mazdas are super popular now!

Review
When this car first hit the road, I thought it was a Lexus until I saw the Mazada badge. I test drove this car a couple of months back and was very impressed by it interior space and features. The finishing was excellent.

What I like
I like the space. When you are in the car with all the doors closed, you can feel "quietness" which surprisingly, you don't find it in Tesla that I have a chance to sit in one when I was in Boston. Equipment is well-placed without having to re-learn where the knobs and buttons are. (You will have to get used to the knobs and buttons in Mercedes.)

What I do not like
This car lacks power. Although its specs says 163bhp, somehow cars were over-taking me when I test-drove the car.

I am not sure why a red Mazada has to cost $500 more just because it is Mazada's colour. Shouldn't Mazada colour be cheaper?

Review
My wife ordered a Mazda 6 as a surprise for me when we moved back to Singapore (I'd suggested we get a Mazda 3 - which I am also impressed with). We are absolutely delighted with this car after 15 months of ownership.

It's everything you'd want in a large sedan, yet very affordable by local standards. My advice would be to forget about spending megabucks on a Mercedes or Audi and get on of these. It's a fantastic choice for Singapore conditions.

We have the 2.5 litre model sedan which was on special offer when we bought it. The dealer sold it for the same price as the 2 litre because it was a 2014 model and we were taking delivery in 2015.

What I like
Comfort - super comfortable leather seats with power adjustment and memory settings. Very spacious. Rear seat space is almost like an S-class Benz. Excellent automatic climate control system.
Looks - very stylish
Performance - more than adequate for local conditions - fast enough to get you speeding tickets if you're not careful (so refined you find you're going faster than you think)
Sublime big car ride - soaks up the bumps
Fully loaded and equipped with reversing camera and just about every gadget and driving aid you'd want.
Very easy to park for such a large vehicle - very surprising.
Amazing fuel economy - we're averaging 8.1 litres per 100km (fantastic for a 2.5 litre car in Singapore's heavy traffic)
Bose stereo with TomTom navigation and bluetooth handsfree integrated - sounds fantastic - no need to upgrade this.
No warranty issues so far. Build quality is first rate.
HUGE luggage compartment even before you fold down the rear seats. Excellent for trips to IKEA.

What I do not like
The navigation system does some weird stuff (but it's OK most of the time).

Tyre pressure warning is not a monitoring system but a reminder and resetting it is not very intuitive making it an irritation. (A minor niggle really).

I wish our car was silver as the smart black colour shows up dirt very badly. (Another minor niggle - it looks gorgeous to me).

Review
Have the 2.5 Luxury version.

Extremely good handling for such a long car (feels like a civic in terms of handling, literally), great looks, luxurious interior with bose speakers and 19 inch wheels. I've lost count of how many times pedestrians and drivers of adjacent cars kept staring at this car...With its chrome accents and flashy looks.

Acceleration is damn awesome too at about 8 secs, those people who say the acceleration feels slower than suggested either drove the 2l version or didn't press the sport mode switch. Cos pressing that switch immediately turns the car from a polite gentleman into a mad beast.

Faster than C180, A4, 318i, most small VWs etc. And on par with E200, 520i etc. You won't want for power compared to those base model continentals. Will of course still be pwned flat by Jag XFR, M3, Civic type R, WRX, Evo etc. But that's a whole different league altogether.

Interior is very well put together too with zero rattling and leather-clad everything. Oh it also has a sunroof and an awesome, futuristic HUD too!

Best part: when we got it in the middle of this year, it was 10-20k cheaper than less exciting japanese rivals such as camry and accord. Maybe Mazda was trying hard to break into the market.

Only drawback is perhaps the average sound insulation (sounds like a civic or corolla inside, i.E. Not super noisy, but not quiet either).

What I like
Everything.

What I do not like
Nothing.

Review
Having drove a Mazda 6 previously. I was very surprised by this version of the sedan.

Compared to the competition like Camry and Teana, it definitely stood out a lot in terms of looks alone. Easily the best looking of the 3.

What I like
The Skyactive technology really improved the FC alot. Average about 13km/L compared to the previous gen Mazda 6.

The looks of the car is very much improved. Feels sporty.

Engine wise, the 2.5 version is definitely much more worth it compared to the 2.0 L version in terms of power and acceleration.

What I do not like
2L version is abit underpowered.

Review
I tried the 2L Mazda 6 standard (without memory seats, LED, HID, Fog lights, HUD).

The 6 speed auto GB is quite responsive and almost on par with my current continental hatch.

Handling is good and car throttle is responsive. Sports mode is addictive and comes with a punch.

What I like
Rear aircon
Multi-function display in a Jap
The power when I floor the accelerator
Engine brake when RPM goes down.

What I do not like
Pricey if you look at the OMV of the car
Additional costs for the executive model if you want the LED DRLs (how many cars are without basic LED DRLs now?)

Review
Mazda 6 one of the coolest ride and with the full features that any conti cars that can be done, Japan made, with a touch of class and elegant.

What I like
Designer features

What I do not like
Nil