2018/2019 Mazda6 Turbo | Can It Compete?

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It's been a while since Mazda offered a turbo engine in their flagship sedan but the wait is now over. In addition to swiping the 2.5L turbo engine from the CX-9, Mazda decided to bring us a new top-end trim with improved interior materials, real wood trim and more. Just don't call it a Mazda Millenia.
EDIT: Since this video was filmed Mazda has released CarPlay and Android Auto support for the infotainment system. We will be shooting an updated video on that ASAP.
Going head-to-head with the new V6 Camry and 2.0L turbo Accord is no small matter, and here is where the Mazda lets us down just a little. But with solid good looks, excellent driving dynamics and more power than before it's still worth a look.
(And before you ask, yes, in America it's Mah-z-dah. AKA the way Mazda pronounces their own name on this continent. The moment Mazda makes commercials where they pronounce their name as they do across the pond, I'll adapt my pronunciation.)
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  • @BryanChance
    @BryanChance4 жыл бұрын

    Lexus/Toyota need to hire the guy who designed the Mazda grill. LOL

  • @Natethegreat200c

    @Natethegreat200c

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Zaiden Nickolas you hacking your GF is something we REALLY don’t give a damn about. Your a child and need help

  • @Mgoblagulkablong
    @Mgoblagulkablong5 жыл бұрын

    One of the most beautiful cars on sale today.

  • @lok-manchiu7227
    @lok-manchiu72275 жыл бұрын

    The Mazda's styling surpasses that of Toyota and Honda by a long shot. It's simple yet elegant while I think Toyota's almost going to the extreme to make their cars look futuristic. I think you described it best by calling the Camry's styling "polarizing"

  • @stephenhendricks103

    @stephenhendricks103

    5 жыл бұрын

    Styling of the Camry XSE reminded me of a Flash Gordon spaceship circa 1938.

  • @draganradosevic1996

    @draganradosevic1996

    4 жыл бұрын

    Both Accord and Camry are very ugly from exterior and cannot be compared with Mazda 6, which is very good looking: Simple an elegant!

  • @jasonlandlock8043

    @jasonlandlock8043

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@draganradosevic1996 Lucky for the Camry and Accord... Hyundai just dropped the new Sonatta nad Elentra, so the Camry and Accord are no longer the ugliest new car in the mall parking lot!!!!

  • @Oversight85
    @Oversight855 жыл бұрын

    Not gonna lie, Alex sounds like the Mazda reps kicked his dog.

  • @MICHAELZHANGCA
    @MICHAELZHANGCA5 жыл бұрын

    I just test drove the new Signature Mazda 6 today. It was such a fantastic car to drive. Very fun. Good power and good delivery of power. Suspension could be suppler. Interior look is top notch. Interior storage is questionable. But very fun to drive with a big trunk. No incentive for cash purchase now. So we didn't buy it. My wife and I both love it so much. Great car!

  • @shopwithaaron
    @shopwithaaron5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Alex!! I appreciate all the effort Mazda went to upgrade the interior furnishings....but so many opportunities still present themselves! I have a client that gave me a ride in his 2017 top trim 6 and I found the front seat so short in cushion length! Hopefully that was fixed for this year. We have 2 Optimas and the 2012 and 2017 SXL seem so much more comfortable. No real wood in ours but I'll take the feisty 2.0 turbo and 36 MPG (hwy) all day long!

  • @ocramidajzj
    @ocramidajzj5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, after 3 months of research and test driving against all the competitors and higher-priced options like the Stinger and AuDi A4/A6 I purchased the 6 sig. While Camry and Accord have aspects that maybe "better" than Mazda. The sum of the Mazda's parts and design make it a better car. Also a lot to be said for Mazda's design/engineering capability when an almost 6 year old design can stay competitive with BRAND NEW designs from appliance manufacturers. Also cannot agree with your opinion on tranny. I found the Accord and Camry tranny hunted alot, while Mazda did not. And exactly what interior parts felt of better quality in the Camry? I found the Camry plastics and large front doors to feel lightweight and cheap. Mazda felt more solid. And I cannot get by the Accord's beak. Personally, you don't buy the Mazda for numbers, you buy it for how it feels to drive. Number lie when compared to real-world experience. Anyway, to each there own.

  • @kolyan1980

    @kolyan1980

    5 жыл бұрын

    ocramidajzj stop listen this " proffies" test drive it urself , make ur opinion

  • @future62

    @future62

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like someone needs reassurance in their purchase lol.

  • @bill7481

    @bill7481

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have sat in the Mazda 6 and its competitors, but I have not driven them. Based on initial impressions, I have to agree with you. The Mazda 6 definitely feels more premium than everything else in this class. The Accord is close but not quite there. Additionally, other reviews that I have read or watched do suggest that you are absolutely right on all the points that you make. If my money were on the line, my choice would be the Mazda 6.

  • @swanblake

    @swanblake

    5 жыл бұрын

    ocramidajzj I feel sorry for you. Clearly need justification for buying a FWD Mazda that doesn't even have Android Auto.

  • @ocramidajzj

    @ocramidajzj

    5 жыл бұрын

    future62 nope, not at all. My research and driving each car gives me all the reassurance I need. Have a nice day.

  • @MrMazda-ih8cw
    @MrMazda-ih8cw5 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Packed with a ton of technical data. Thanks for sharing!

  • @watershed44
    @watershed445 жыл бұрын

    The biggest issue with Mazda (in the USA) isn't the products, they are generally excellent, but the poor dealer network. If I could suggest one of the most critical things they could improve on would be the dealer experience, mechanical shop service competence and professionalism. Mazda if you fix this, you'll quickly gain a lot of new customers!

  • @rezzzasmr

    @rezzzasmr

    5 жыл бұрын

    kazi ibrahim

  • @tommylove9270

    @tommylove9270

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well said they seem to like, something there .

  • @mikekong8224

    @mikekong8224

    5 жыл бұрын

    watershed44 Yup service at Mazda is so bad . I never own Mazda before but my wife like the new 2017 cx5 . So we got one the car is good but the service is so bad .i have an Infiniti service is much better .

  • @abelkan5569

    @abelkan5569

    4 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely agree. The last Mazda service adviser practically called me a liar when I tried to describe the issue I had with the Mazda 6's transmission at less than 20,000 miles. Although Mazda has great cars I'd love to consider, the poor dealer service experience even make my wife not want to consider Mazda's products.

  • @thevoxdeus
    @thevoxdeus5 жыл бұрын

    Been waiting for this video for a while. No one I trust more than Alex to give me a legitimate review with cross segment comparisons.

  • @mbenton6

    @mbenton6

    5 жыл бұрын

    thevoxdeus this review was a piece of shit

  • @pilotnishantdesai9312
    @pilotnishantdesai93124 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the review Alex !! As a Mazda fan and owner of a 3 sport myself I personally feel that one thing Mazda can offer is adaptive suspension! With the driving dynamics similar to a luxury sport car brands, good looks and adaptive suspension for comfort it will be one of the best. Thanks people:) I will be buying a 2020 6 signature soon:)

  • @pleco101

    @pleco101

    2 жыл бұрын

    Adaptive suspension jacks the price up of all cars. They are notoriously very expensive to replace, if something goes wrong. And it will - case in point - my friends Lexus LS460 adaptive suspension had to be replaced and it was in the thousand's per side. You can replace with regular shocks, if you can find a mechanic willing to do that - but in that case you'd want to do all sides at once. I just think everyone should be aware of this potential cost.

  • @axonmodding
    @axonmodding5 жыл бұрын

    Great looking car, Mazda has the style game down!

  • @MrMuchachos75

    @MrMuchachos75

    3 жыл бұрын

    And thats it

  • @tanyawade6149
    @tanyawade61495 жыл бұрын

    I always find it amusing when he puts himself in the trunk. Like he's gearing up to carry a body in one.

  • @jamesm8202
    @jamesm82025 жыл бұрын

    Just helped a friend buy a new Mazda6 with the manual transmission. Love the styling and very impressed with the interior. Ride and handling reminded me of the old E36 and E46 3 series BMW's.

  • @Unchainedmaple888

    @Unchainedmaple888

    5 жыл бұрын

    James M It's so impressive how much of the interior flare they still keep with the sport model. You really aren't losing much. I just wish I could get a sport model with the 2.5T since I find the extra features of the higher trims extraneous.

  • @LifeISMagix

    @LifeISMagix

    5 жыл бұрын

    That’s dope

  • @jbm0866
    @jbm08665 жыл бұрын

    Mazda simply allowed some room to improve performance on future models, same way Apple holds back a few features with each new iPhone release. That big 2.5t engine could wipe out Honda's 1.5t in acceleration if they wanted to go that route, they just chose the "around town" tune where diesels usually shine, as in shooting that gap in traffic going 40-60mph. If i were buying a midsized sedan today it would be the 6, not just because i like the way it looks versus the competition, but also to support Mazda..the little car company that may just extend the shelf life of internal combustion engines with their SkyactivX.

  • @MrMuchachos75

    @MrMuchachos75

    3 жыл бұрын

    The lil company with no dealer network and shit value

  • @Ninerforlife1979
    @Ninerforlife19793 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the review! Just got my 6 and apparently I need to get new tires ;-). It really is a wonderful and FUN car!!!

  • @MrMuchachos75
    @MrMuchachos754 жыл бұрын

    Funny how everyone loves these things, but NO ONE buys them

  • @betterbudgetbikes8592

    @betterbudgetbikes8592

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hmmm… Well, I bought one! I can’t say enough good things about mine. Mainly: sexy, comfortable, AND ultra-reliable, so far.

  • @hertzair1186

    @hertzair1186

    Жыл бұрын

    If I was in the market for a small sedan, I would buy this over a Toyota or Honda…I think the herd is brain-washed that only Honda and Toyota are the only reliable Japanese car brand, plus Mazda doesn’t advertise in the USA…Mazda is the reliable Japanese BMW, in terms of driving dynamics…

  • @Dano-MX5

    @Dano-MX5

    Жыл бұрын

    I am pretty sure they sold all they made….I leased a new ‘18 Signature, loved it. Then leased a CX-9. When that lease was up I wanted to do a sedan purchase, eschewing the SUV craze. I just found a pristine ‘20 Mazda6 GT because the ‘23 Camry, Accord and Sonata lacked the quality and “soul” of the now defunct Mazda6. Our Snowflake Pearl GT looks awesome sitting in the garage next to our ‘21 Polymetal Grey MX-5 RF Club BBR. Mazda Is Always The Answer!!!

  • @Lee-fr7hx

    @Lee-fr7hx

    7 ай бұрын

  • @TheSpectre2300
    @TheSpectre23005 жыл бұрын

    YAY THE TRUNK COMFORT INDEX IS BACK!!!

  • @darkroastlefty2803

    @darkroastlefty2803

    5 жыл бұрын

    lol dead bodies in bodybags approve this!!! ;)

  • @arman8097

    @arman8097

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dark Roast Lefty 😂🤣😂

  • @Highflyer25800

    @Highflyer25800

    5 жыл бұрын

    I love how while I am stuffed in the trunk; I can admire the hinge-work and flowy design of the trim.

  • @mitshumarner5870
    @mitshumarner58705 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Alex for this good review. A comment please, if you could return to the front seat analysis with a full image of you filmed from the driver's side instead of what you do from the passenger side. The previous manner showed not only you describing the seat, but it shows the seat height to the door sill and leg well space. That cannot be seen clearly with a center console in the way. Thanks!

  • @hunzacc
    @hunzacc5 жыл бұрын

    I drive the 2.5L (not turbo) version as a daily commuter, my fuel economy is 30.95 MPG (20% city, 80% highway@70-75 mph).

  • @37Zbig
    @37Zbig5 жыл бұрын

    Damn it, this car looks awesome

  • @deeclay1735
    @deeclay17355 жыл бұрын

    It’s not always about which is faster. Honda and Toyota are plain in and out in my opinion. Mazda gives you more for the money always have and always will.

  • @MrMuchachos75

    @MrMuchachos75

    3 жыл бұрын

    Then why don’t they sell moron?

  • @PrashantPandey-hi6dc
    @PrashantPandey-hi6dc5 жыл бұрын

    Great video!! Any idea when idea when will Mazda6 2019 be launched? I didn't hear any official comments from Mah-z-dah yet.

  • @legacy416
    @legacy4163 жыл бұрын

    Still the best car reviewer on KZread!

  • @EdgarRenje
    @EdgarRenje5 жыл бұрын

    Mazda and Ford are my current favorit brands. 11:00 Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now available for all Mazda in Europe with the MZD Connect System since 2013 (can be retrofitted for 300 €, newly configured 220 €).

  • @scaryapothecary
    @scaryapothecary5 жыл бұрын

    Dang, Alex typically loves Mazdas but he was pretty critical of this new turbo 6. A lot of us are expecting the new turbo 6 to be a great driving car in the mainstream family sedan segment since previous iterations of the 6 were largely seen as the beat handling and one of the most fun to drive. I guess I’ll just have to test drive it vs the accord and see for myself.

  • @ast5515
    @ast55155 жыл бұрын

    Just watched another video of the Mazda 6 facelift and it turns out Carplay and Android Auto are finally available in Europe. But we don't get the turbo engine.

  • @vitp2579
    @vitp25795 жыл бұрын

    Great review, as always

  • @boyoungjin3050
    @boyoungjin30505 жыл бұрын

    Just bought it for a couple reasons. First, this is the car when you want something rare to find on the road. I guess there will be lots of people will argue to this but let just say there are some people enjoy the uniqueness. For the second, this car looks beautiful inside and out. I did cross-shopped with the new Accord touring and the 6 sig. and it's safe to say that both are great cars. but I care more about the interior because you never drive a car looking outside of the car. It's just one or two class above in the 6's cabin.

  • @BanBiofuels
    @BanBiofuels5 жыл бұрын

    I finally saw a new one in silver and it looked beautiful. In that color it is equal to the Sonata, in my opinion.

  • @bigcjm
    @bigcjm5 жыл бұрын

    Alex. Like your channel but you are wrong about taking tire width over tire compound. If you put better gripping tires on a car it does was more for handling than width. Motor trend did a video on this years ago. Better tire compound beats a slightly wider mediocre tire everyday.

  • @Onibaka
    @Onibaka4 жыл бұрын

    does the Bose speaker on the front doors work ? they don't work for me, only the dash (near the windshield) are working. When i asked my car dealer they said it's working as intended.

  • @troytruong8246

    @troytruong8246

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same. My lexus rc350 door speaker sounds like shit if u put your ear next to it. But the overall quality is the best. Weird.

  • @HelpdeskHonky
    @HelpdeskHonky5 жыл бұрын

    I wonder if wider gripping tires will make a difference?

  • @truckercowboyed2638
    @truckercowboyed26385 жыл бұрын

    Great at always Alex. After my current car loan is paid I will seriously have to look at one of these. . Maybe on the used market could get one for under 20k.

  • @chicobeansauce
    @chicobeansauce5 жыл бұрын

    Finally, the thumb nail matches the car being reviewed.

  • @AAutoBuyersGuide

    @AAutoBuyersGuide

    5 жыл бұрын

    Don't they always?

  • @chicobeansauce

    @chicobeansauce

    5 жыл бұрын

    Alex on Autos Sorry for the late reply, I was focused more on the color of the vehicle in the thumbnail to the color of the vehicle being reviewed. I know it’s minor but it irks me every time.

  • @kalel0192
    @kalel0192 Жыл бұрын

    How is the turbo only in the automatic yet there's a manul for the NA?

  • @medellon
    @medellon5 жыл бұрын

    Seems like this design has been around for a while now, any idea when a complete redesign will come?

  • @Muggs666

    @Muggs666

    5 жыл бұрын

    Most likely end of 2019 or beginning of 2020. They will show the all new Mazda 3 at LA Auto show this fall and the all new 6 will come after that.

  • @dofeap03
    @dofeap035 жыл бұрын

    Hello, what kind of leather is on the dashboard? Nappa or else?

  • @garrickkidd4508
    @garrickkidd4508 Жыл бұрын

    Is it only the Turbo version that comes with the Diamond Gril?

  • @ugeneroca
    @ugeneroca5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome vid Alex, if I may, I would also recommend to buyers the Kia Stinger EX. With it’s 2.0L turbo, rwd, optional awd and very veeery well equipped for the ex model, long power train warranty, should make for an interesting choice.

  • @0legacyking0
    @0legacyking05 жыл бұрын

    What happens if you have half a tank with unleaded and half with premium unleaded gas? What would happen to the performance?

  • @canth8u
    @canth8u4 жыл бұрын

    I died when the trunk score came on lol

  • @zzhong23
    @zzhong235 жыл бұрын

    Can you do 2018 Mazda CX-5, please?

  • @arman8097
    @arman80975 жыл бұрын

    Sick car. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @KEKarthik
    @KEKarthik5 жыл бұрын

    Hey Alex... Could you please, please, please do a full review of 2018 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited! Thank you!

  • @Kureni
    @Kureni5 жыл бұрын

    i guess another question is - can the they last more than 300000 and beyond miles? Trying to look all over youtube and other sites for the older models and i have not seen one with that many mileage concerns me on the long term reliability when picking the next vehicle. All i see mostly are toyota's and hondas reaching that milestone.

  • @morenitanegrita8793
    @morenitanegrita87934 жыл бұрын

    I was THIS CLOSE to getting this car but got a Tesla Model 3 instead. These Mazdas are so nice! I freaking love my Tesla but I will admit that the Mazda interior feels a lot more luxurious with not as much plastic. But I’m a happy camper... 😁

  • @dcfla755
    @dcfla7555 жыл бұрын

    6's handling and interior upgrades, Camry's v6, Accord's interior layout and Optima's exterior design; now that's a midsize to drool over 🤤

  • @aSASa45454

    @aSASa45454

    5 жыл бұрын

    optima isnt good looking IMO. Mazda looks nice and simple, toyota rear end is nice. Accord is ugly

  • @ironcity8693
    @ironcity86934 жыл бұрын

    So a family car that achieves 6.4 seconds from 0-60 is not fast enough for real world driving? I would buy a car with a standard transmission over a CVT any day.

  • @reedzhao3444
    @reedzhao34445 жыл бұрын

    The camry center console is too wide and hard plastic. Very uncomfortable for tall people. I like how the mazda 6 got padded material and narrower center console.

  • @peterequations
    @peterequations4 жыл бұрын

    Doesn’t the touring has the digital screen?

  • @nickstark8640
    @nickstark86404 жыл бұрын

    255/35r20 tires on 20 x 8.5 rims will fit and absolutely transform both handling and looks. Mazda fan here!

  • @troytruong8246

    @troytruong8246

    3 жыл бұрын

    20” on a sedan? Tire is too thin and it will ride like shit. 18-19” is ideal for a daily sedan.

  • @jamesbockenstette4332
    @jamesbockenstette43325 жыл бұрын

    Well done. Competent review.

  • @gamer420life4
    @gamer420life45 жыл бұрын

    does the 2018 Mazda 6 Grand touring have limited slip differential?

  • @vitreoushumor

    @vitreoushumor

    4 жыл бұрын

    No but most modern cars get around that with the reaction control system. I've had zero issues as long as I use good tires.

  • @simonrichards5430
    @simonrichards54305 жыл бұрын

    Is it possible that the "Exclusive Trunk Comfort Index" numbers will decrease as the test unit of measure suffers from middle age spread?

  • @johnwayne7476
    @johnwayne74764 жыл бұрын

    Available with a manual transmission like the 3 ?

  • @nevermore311
    @nevermore3115 жыл бұрын

    This brings up a very natural question: will we see these new higher trims and engine show up in the 2019 Mazda3? Or at least something similar maybe? That car should totally be bumped up over 200hp. And actually, I think the CX-3 needs a big workover as well. I don’t even think they offer the 184hp engine for that model, which is just stupid.

  • @djarumastrofoo
    @djarumastrofoo5 жыл бұрын

    The Accord was significantly louder than the Mazda 6 I drove on the same roads. Something seems odd with the noise measurements. I really wanted to love the Accord but my knee jammed into the dash was a non-starter.

  • @TungNguyen-ku4gu

    @TungNguyen-ku4gu

    5 жыл бұрын

    Engine noise or road noise? If it was road noise, it could be the tires

  • @garrettkraushaar5068

    @garrettkraushaar5068

    3 жыл бұрын

    I did not drive a Camry or Accord but every other review agrees with you and states the Mazda 6 is the quietest of the three.

  • @bill7481
    @bill74815 жыл бұрын

    The discrepancy in interior quietness many, including myself, are referring to may be due to the type of road the car is tested on. Coming from a 2016 Outback 3.6R Limited to a 2017 CX5 GT, I have noticed that the Mazda is much quieter on smoother roads; however, it is louder than the Outback on coarser pavement. So it is conceivable that Car & Driver found the Mazda 6 quieter than the competition because the cars were tested on smooth roads, while Alex found it (the Mazda 6) louder because he tested them on coarser pavement. As for the C+ score, I woudn't pay much attention to that. According to Alex on Autos, the 2017 CRV and the 2017 CX5 measured the same decibel reading - 70 decibels at 50 MPH. Yet, the CRV scored an "A" for "cabin noise", while the CX5 scored an "A-".

  • @mbenton6

    @mbenton6

    5 жыл бұрын

    Bill don't believe it... this guy is a Toyota fan thru and thru

  • @AAutoBuyersGuide

    @AAutoBuyersGuide

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm pretty sure if you review all of our videos you won't find that the case. I dislike the Camry's looks and I also give it just as much of a ding for lacking AA and CarPlay. The Mazda6 is attractive and a fine alternative, but is it the "best"? No, I cant' say that at this moment. However, if you review other Mazda vs Toyota videos we've done you'll see that we rank the CX-9 above the Highlander, the CX-5 above the RAV4 and the Mazda3 above the Corolla.

  • @mbenton6

    @mbenton6

    5 жыл бұрын

    Bill that's subjective... we're you in the car with him when he test drove.... stop it

  • @bill7481

    @bill7481

    5 жыл бұрын

    There is nothing subjective about my previous comment, as it is not based on my opinion or feelings. My comment is based on my experience with 2 cars that I have owned. By the way, I am not saying what happened, but I am saying what could have happened, based on my experience. I am as baffled by Alex's findings as many of the subscribers here.

  • @LifeISMagix

    @LifeISMagix

    5 жыл бұрын

    Tires play an immense role in this.

  • @michaelgrant5258
    @michaelgrant52584 жыл бұрын

    I am holding out for the turbo diesel version in 2020 hopefully.

  • @guantai69
    @guantai695 жыл бұрын

    The manual is gone here in Canada for 2018.

  • @serbzero
    @serbzero5 жыл бұрын

    Solid review.Very surgical as usual, which is why I watch Alex's videos. Points taken for a notion that Accord's interior is better (when literally every journalist ever proclaimed it almost on part with entry level BMW and Audi, and Accord's interior looks like a knockoff of 2017 Mazda 6). Second, sound measures have to be wrong, seeing how all other reviews put it uniformly on par, or quieter than Camry and Accord. I agree with all the other points though. This was a bit of a stop gap for Mazda until the new generation comes out, but overall not bad for a 6 year old platform. They could have saved the day with AWD and slightly different engine tuning (instead of tuning it exactly like CX9 and giving it all that torque). 270 hp and 280 torque would be easily achievable on that 2.5T on premium.

  • @AAutoBuyersGuide

    @AAutoBuyersGuide

    5 жыл бұрын

    The meters don't lie (that I know of) and others I know have mentioned the cabin noise. Remember that road surface plays into this a great deal so if youre on a smooth road maybe the Accord is louder, but on the road we test cars on, the Mazda is louder.

  • @bassandtrebleclef
    @bassandtrebleclef5 жыл бұрын

    Sedans are a tough space, and not just because people are shifting to Suvs. The Stinger, Regal Sportback, even a 2yr old Lexus GS are in the same price range, so buyers have a lot of good choices. Since the price floor is so high for upper end trims of the CamCord and Mazda, now more than ever it makes sense to look at all the choices, even those outside of the car class you think you're in.

  • @Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219
    @Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219 Жыл бұрын

    I'm planning to buy it used someday dude.

  • @gio957
    @gio9575 жыл бұрын

    The interior of the mazda6 is far more attractive than the accord and camry and everything else in the same class. The only thing it lacks is a modern infotainment system.

  • @knightmarel
    @knightmarel5 жыл бұрын

    I drove the GT/GT reserve model and it felt very refined. The power felt adequate for a car like this. Didn't get to take it too far so I couldn't tell if it was quieter than before on rougher roads. I'd drive the Accord and see how it compares but the Mazda is the best looking for sure.

  • @valdaburke2930

    @valdaburke2930

    5 жыл бұрын

    Michael Zhu mm

  • @user-ss4zp7fi8q
    @user-ss4zp7fi8q5 жыл бұрын

    Hi, i am from Russia, and we still waiting for first cars to try them on test drive. Please, who has already ridden a turbo version, share your impression, is it like Saab?!

  • @TheAccordingtoyou
    @TheAccordingtoyou5 жыл бұрын

    The 0-60 time Alex got in the Optima is still suspect 🧐🧐🧐, so it's actually one of the slowest in the class. However, I average 27 -28 mpg so the fuel efficiency is actually quite good and premium gas is not even recommended. The interior materials aren't as nice as the Mazda, but it has additional premium features, and I have heard the Harmon Kardon System is better. Furthermore, the infotainment and 360 camera are better in the Optima, plus you get a longer warranty. In conclusion, I recommend the Mazda 6 or the Kia Optima, if you aren't looking for the fastest in the class.

  • @miamiSincar
    @miamiSincar5 жыл бұрын

    best car ever and the best thing no cvt transmission

  • @mazariqbal9514
    @mazariqbal95143 жыл бұрын

    Which country make Mazda 2-2 TS2 diesel engine?...

  • @westlipha
    @westlipha5 жыл бұрын

    I agree. It’s the best looking sedan in today’s market.

  • @pjay1281
    @pjay12815 жыл бұрын

    The Kia Optima is so underrated that's really sad. One thing I love the most about the Kia Optima is the fact that is really unique, and stylish with America's greatest warranty. My next car gonna be a Stinger or an Optima.

  • @ALEX-sh3tx

    @ALEX-sh3tx

    5 жыл бұрын

    CAM AUTO if you read into the warranty Hyundai and Mitsubishi have slightly better warranties

  • @st.thomas5802

    @st.thomas5802

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nothing unique about the Optima or Sonata or any Korean car-they are the King and queens of knock off and copying other brands. Mazda 6 is better looking in every way and drives better also. Optimas are a good value and more features for the same money but also don't feel as good quality as Mazda or nicer German cars. Mazda is the best in class though the Accord and Camry are slightly quicker 0-60 but not in everyday driveability. The Stinger and Genesis however are better cars in most ways but also quite a bit pricier. Mazda offers a better sweet spot of quality, value, power, comfort, luxury and refinement than any other brand right now. Not the best in everything category but the sum of it's parts are greater as a whole. And while not in the same class, what the Stinger/Genesis do offer is a better value relative to the German cars with a better warranty and possibly reliability. But not sure I'd take either over the outstanding current generation of Audi A3/4/6 or BMW 2/3/4/5 as both brands produce outstanding vehicles, albeit at a higher price.

  • @Kingthin
    @Kingthin5 жыл бұрын

    Mazda’s rocks!!

  • @tarasyk2003
    @tarasyk20035 жыл бұрын

    Alex. I love your reviews but you keep stressing same old about tire width. I drive 2017 Honda Accord Sport and have 235 width tires on it but in winter i put 215 winter tires and to be honest with you I truly feel no difference in handling or comfort or braking performance. So I think for most ppl difference between 235 and 225 isnt worth stressing

  • @trueashdown
    @trueashdown5 жыл бұрын

    18:40 First gen Insight?

  • @alainpaquin627
    @alainpaquin6274 жыл бұрын

    I drive a 2018 Mazda 6 GS-L 2.5 Turbo and I love it. The design & finish on this car is amazing. I drove the 2019 Camry XSE V6 and the 2019 Accord Sport 2.0 Turbo and both cars outperform the Mazda 6 in terms of real power. I would add that I preferred the V6 of the 2019 Camry XSE but at the end, I choose the 2018 Mazda 6 GS-L 2.5 Turbo for its look, its finish. its handlind, its quietness and especially for the price (excellent rebate for a year old new car). To conclude, if the 3 vehicles (Camry XSE V6/Accord Sport 2l Turbo/Mazda 6 GS-L 2.5l Turbo) were at the same price when I was ready to buy, I would have bought the Camry XSE V6. If I need more performance, I ride my motorcycles.

  • @michaelgrant5258

    @michaelgrant5258

    4 жыл бұрын

    Quietness? The Mazda 6 is noisier than its competition. For the money Mazda is asking you could pick up a Toyota Avalon that beats it in every way.

  • @alainpaquin627

    @alainpaquin627

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@michaelgrant5258 I don't know where you live but I can assure you that a Toyota Avalon is much more expensive to buy than a Mazda 6 GS-L Turbo here in Canada. A used 2018 Toyota Avalon with 25,000 km is around 33,000$ + taxes and I paid 26,500$ + taxes for my brand new 2018 Mazda 6 GS-L Turbo + taxes. As far as quietness goes for the 2018 Mazda 6 and up, it's really quiet compare to the prevous years. Have you tried the Mazda 6 2018 and up? All reviews for the 2018 Mazda 6 and up say it's really quiet. Ps. you have the right to express your opinion. My opinion is based on my driving experience when I tried the Accord Sport 2019, the Camry XSE V6 2019 and the Mazda 6 GS-L turbo 2018 which I bought.

  • @vlads2874
    @vlads28744 жыл бұрын

    I agree. This, IMO, is the most attractive sedan as far as the outside design goes. Rear ends could use a slight redesign though.

  • @sacuW9ep
    @sacuW9ep5 жыл бұрын

    Sadly you can't get this car without a moonroof in the higher trim packages so my 6'5" body doesn't fit without bumping my head. If they had a "moonroof delete" option I would buy it in a heartbeat to replace my old Mazdaspeed 6.

  • @kevinstarski1598
    @kevinstarski15985 жыл бұрын

    Whatever happened to all those NVH improvements? Ride - B, Noise - C+...Sound like previous generation Mazda...

  • @karlp8484
    @karlp84845 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree the Mazda 6 is easily the best-looking car in its segment and the segment above too. The Skyactive technology means higher compression petrols and lower compression diesels than normal. Aiming at a compression ignition petrol, which might be a holy grail for efficiency? Dunno. It'd run pretty hot though.

  • @st.thomas5802

    @st.thomas5802

    5 жыл бұрын

    Legacys are decent cars and AWD a nice feature but the Mazda destroys it in fuel economy and snow tires would be better than AWD in the winter if you could choose just one.

  • @2fan
    @2fan2 жыл бұрын

    Beauty 👌

  • @chimingyin9904
    @chimingyin99045 жыл бұрын

    Alex, you made review really awesome. can you test drive accord hybird 2018?

  • @anthony221956
    @anthony2219565 жыл бұрын

    I wish you include comments on steering feel when comparing the different cars.. that is so important now that everyone is using electronic power steering... It what I don't like about out Sonata 2.0T

  • @tirthb
    @tirthb5 жыл бұрын

    Camry hybrid is faster?

  • @tlg-
    @tlg-5 жыл бұрын

    my Mazda6 signature has a heads up display and I LOVE IT.. did your tester not have it, Alex?

  • @tlg-

    @tlg-

    5 жыл бұрын

    Its a full color system too, really nice. It gives you lots of different information as well. I don't believe many other vehicles in this segment have that option.

  • @DerekJamesMandy
    @DerekJamesMandy5 жыл бұрын

    You skipped over the USB ports in the rear armrest.

  • @kmier2000
    @kmier20005 жыл бұрын

    nothing on HUD?

  • @Brandonjamlarue

    @Brandonjamlarue

    5 жыл бұрын

    Kris Mier right?

  • @johnarends6693
    @johnarends66935 жыл бұрын

    Im I the only one seeing soo much similarities and shared parts between the mazda 6 and the nissan altima?? My mother owns a 2014 altima and in this review I saw a few details and parts that remind of the altima. Can anybody tell me why this is?

  • @dneesetherunner
    @dneesetherunner4 жыл бұрын

    I know I love my “Ruby”...’18 soul red GT turbo! I’m trading her in for the soul red ‘19 MX-5 manual soft top though....gonna miss that turbo and torque, but I’m city driving now and that turbo gets HORRIBLE gas mileage in town!!!!

  • @denisilyayev1878
    @denisilyayev18785 жыл бұрын

    FINALLY!

  • @efavuzza73
    @efavuzza735 жыл бұрын

    Mazda has been making great cars. However there isn’t many dealers and that why I haven’t gotten one. The make the most beautiful Audiish interior.

  • @gregwalker4236

    @gregwalker4236

    5 жыл бұрын

    as a used car buyer (can't justify the expense of a new one) when i was looking for something a couple of years ago, i went with a high mileage accord exl pretty well loaded (and still with 5 sp auto). just didn't see anywhere near # of mazda 6's to choose from. the accord has proved to be a keeper , maybe all parts subject to failure had already been addressed because of its high mileage.

  • @efavuzza73

    @efavuzza73

    5 жыл бұрын

    I only lease cars because tax reason. Also I had bad experience in HS with a used Honda Accord. It was flood and used car dealer never said anything. So I only get new card

  • @efavuzza73

    @efavuzza73

    5 жыл бұрын

    I went to a Mazda dealer and they changed the tires to summer tires continental contact with the next wider size tires. Day and night at least 1 second faster ez

  • @efavuzza73

    @efavuzza73

    5 жыл бұрын

    The best version to get is Grand Touring model same engine without a few options

  • @KirkKreifels
    @KirkKreifels5 жыл бұрын

    Mazda finally perfected this generation of 6. Looks, power, and a pretty decent interior!

  • @normt5463

    @normt5463

    5 жыл бұрын

    LEXUriouS Kirk the 6 might be battling the bottom in under powered turbo-4's with Lexus IS200t.

  • @KirkKreifels

    @KirkKreifels

    5 жыл бұрын

    Norm T lol, we only sell IS in v6 where I work. A 260hp v6 and 311hp v6

  • @andrewlangellier6104
    @andrewlangellier61045 жыл бұрын

    I would buy the signature but put the lower trims grille

  • @ryanlittleton5615
    @ryanlittleton56155 жыл бұрын

    Easily the best looking in the class with nicest interior in the class as well IMO. And now finally has some ACTUAL BALLS.

  • @carltonposey369
    @carltonposey3693 жыл бұрын

    love, lOvE, LoVe, LOVE!!!!!!!!

  • @mariodutra8128
    @mariodutra81285 жыл бұрын

    I'll buy a t-shirt when you fix the centering problem on the logo. The AA needs to move to the right a little.

  • @AAutoBuyersGuide

    @AAutoBuyersGuide

    5 жыл бұрын

    So, in theory the logo should be fixed on these...

  • @nozz9734
    @nozz97345 жыл бұрын

    Sound is better as befor

  • @Mgoblagulkablong
    @Mgoblagulkablong5 жыл бұрын

    In other comparisons vs Camry and Accord it was said that the Mazda was more quiet, here it is the opposite, confusing.

  • @meugzy

    @meugzy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mgoblagulkablong Alex is wrong .

  • @normt5463

    @normt5463

    5 жыл бұрын

    industry. Has smallest tires with the worse lateral grip.

  • @gavincolgan1827
    @gavincolgan18273 жыл бұрын

    Does this car pump fake engine noise into the cabin?

  • @tonysterbenc

    @tonysterbenc

    3 жыл бұрын

    No.

  • @lupus7194
    @lupus71945 жыл бұрын

    What does he mean at 7:17 when he says: "just about every mid size sedan has limited headroom these days because of the overall demographic shift in this segment." Do the buyers have longer legs but a shorter body than they used to. Perhaps all the people with short legs but a long body have bought suv's.

  • @AAutoBuyersGuide

    @AAutoBuyersGuide

    5 жыл бұрын

    People interested in rear seat room have been moving to CUVs leaving folks that seem to care less about that to become a larger share of midsized sedan shoppers.

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