Great introduction Nile! And you have a web exclusive beating all mainstream reviewers to the punch so kudos to you!

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We’ve been waiting for this car for quite some time, and while we might have been unconventional in our approach to get this car filmed, we’re very proud of it. We think this is a very important car for Mazda and wanted to get it out in front of the public as early as possible.

That front end is just perfect. Destroys anything in the mid price sedan market and is even better than some luxury cars.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We absolutely love the look of the 2018 Mazda6, we've spotted a few on the road out here and you notice it instantly!

Mazda is just building a better car every day 👍

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We think so too! They've really come a long way in a short period of time.

Beautiful car. Better looking than Nissan, Honda and Toyota

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed! In terms fo design this is easily #1.

@StickyRice1000

6 жыл бұрын

Especially Toyota Camry, and what’s up with Honda Accord looking like a Chevy Impala towards the rear and roof?! Also don’t like how Honda etched on the rear tail lights of the Civic. Accord looks like an Impala as you view the side towards the rear, and a huge big Civic in the back! 👎🏽

@panostz3026

6 жыл бұрын

StickyRice1000 lol true

The interior looks so detailed especially with the light colored interior !! This Mazda 6 is such a great choice !

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We think so too! We've watched some content on the dark chestnut interior, I think that's going to be a huge seller over the white.

Nile, you are what makes the show spacial. You just make me feel that "good" people are still out there.👍👍👍

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We really appreciate that, thanks!

You do a great job! Very well-spoken and accessible. Glad I found this.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We're glad you liked it, thanks for watching!

Have yet to ride in one of these myself so I was happy to run across your video. Looks awesome and I'll have to make sure I find a unit to drive. Thanks for sharing!

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We definitely recommend it! We really enjoyed having the chance to drive this when we did, and we're looking forward to get it again in a few months to do a more comprehensive review and comparison.

I ve been driving an 09 mazda 6 for quite a while now.this here ,gonna be my next ride

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Definitely going to be a big upgrade!

@rifrevelations85

6 жыл бұрын

for sure brother .keep up the good work ,i like your reviews man.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We really appreciate that! We're hoping to get the chance to feature a lot more as we grow this show.

@DEVILTAZ35

6 жыл бұрын

Trade up to Lexus you won't regret it , so much better than a Mazda it isn't even a close comparison. For a start Rear Wheel Drive makes all the difference and get an F Sport Series and they are a lot of fun. I guess if you are more budget conscious it can seem like a good deal but that front wheel drive spoils everything.

Thank you! what a great video

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, thanks!

Nice to see a snap shot of what the Mazda 6 has to offer

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We were really excited to get into this car and feature what we could. We're hoping with the Snapshot episode it will give viewers a good idea of the car, and when we have the chance to drive it down the road again we'll be able to cover a lot more in a full episode of Spotlight.

It's gorgeous and that paint.. luscious

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Mazda's soul red is certainly one of the nicest reds out there, especially in the consumer segment.

A truly Beautiful ride...

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We think so too!

This car looks really good. Great review as alwaya.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We were really excited to get this one filmed.

Finally a light and bright interior for a change - beautiful, classy, and uplifting! What's with today's trend of black interiors that most reviews show? Black leather(ette) not only burns your butt in the summer, it does not keep clean at all as dirt is brown not black hence it doesn't hide anything. People think black looks cool but because of dirt, it just looks cheap. Glad someone has taste in this review!

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

It's often not the decision of journalists when it comes to the interior colour of the cars they review, same in our case with this car. This is what the dealer got, so we reviewed it. Other Canadian journalists who were invited to Mazda's launch event drove what they were given, which I believe were all the dark chestnut interior. We agree that it's nice to see a new option for the interior with this car, we imagine Mazda will add white to the CX-9 Signature also.

Wow. What gorgeous car. 😍

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We really like it, easily the best looking sedan in the segment right now!

Nice review, nice car

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, thanks!

Good review 👏

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We’re glad you liked it.

I love this car!

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

So do we! It's got a lot going for it, and offers something very unique to buyers in this segment with this premium-oriented interior.

what a beautiful car!!!!!!!!!

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We think so too!

@wadegarner8220

6 жыл бұрын

ZAHARIA COSMIN i

It looks gorgeous. Thanks Nile

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We think so too! The dark chestnut interior is our pick though, hoping to get one in that colour to feature down the road!

@ishuwar

6 жыл бұрын

This car looks so stunning, almost like a Jag! How does this Signature trim drive compared to a similarly spec'ed Audi/Lexus (FWD), from a driving experience point of view (just like your CX-5 vs BMW X1 comparison)? Of course, the luxury brands offer some really cool interior features, but I'm already satisfied with what Mazda has done with this Signature trim.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Our hope is to do a Showdown episode with this and the Lexus ES 350 we filmed back in October/November. We think those two will make a very interesting comparison!

@ishuwar

6 жыл бұрын

Perpetual Radio Networks looking forward to it! Also wanted to ask - does this car handle the snow well enough? Or should I skip this for an awd?

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We had no issues with the 2017 Mazda6 with the manual in the snow. You do need to drive it like a FWD car, so it won't be invincible in the snow, but I find front wheel is better than rear wheel. We feel a FWD car like this can be just as maneuverable in the snow with a really good set of tires as an AWD vehicle is with ok winter tires.

The best midsize sedan that nobody buys...hopefully Mazda can turn this around with the updates they made especially with the new 2.5T engine on this thing!

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

It's certainly true that no one buys them, and it's a real shame. We hope that buyers see what this new update has to offer and might consider it more than before! We still feel the 2018 Kia Optima SXL Turbo we featured is the best mid-size sedan in the segment, but we've been discussing whether or not this Mazda6 takes second or third over the Honda Accord.

@codemaxta

6 жыл бұрын

Wrong... the midsize sedan that the ill informed doesn't buy. I'm happy to be the 1st one to have one in my area.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! We've spotted a few buyers on Reddit who've already picked them up in the US. I believe all the dealers up here have 1 in stock, and should be ready to buy right away!

@bill7481

6 жыл бұрын

codemaxta Congrats! How is it so far? Still in the break in period, so I know you can’t push it yet. How quiet/refined is it?

@DEVILTAZ35

6 жыл бұрын

The Optima is one of the best looking 4 door cars around. Especially previous one.

Beautiful car

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We think so too!

Is the camera resolution adjustable from the settings menu?

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Not that we can tell, it seems to be the exact same Mazda Connect interface on other vehicles without any settings for the 360º camera system.

How did you make the front headlights blink like they did in the beginning of the video? They were ‘pulsating’... that was really cool! I wonder if it was just an awesome unrealized effect from shooting the video?!

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately that's just due to the camera's shutter speed not being in sync with the LED lights.

Lol I was gonna comment the mahzda versus maazda pronunciation before you even mentioned. Still love your vids

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Figured this would be a good chance to bring it up! Save the comments about it.

@modmatt1

6 жыл бұрын

I don't have a problem with the Canadian way of saying Mazda, but what's a "door card" - a door panel? Just poking fun. Great quick take review. Love the '18 updates although no more Touring with Manual is sad - definitely happy and lucky I purchased an '17.5 Touring when I did.

I like the front end design! The new grille is much better looking than the horizontal bars of the previous one! They looked a bit conservative! As for the rear end, the integration of the turn signals in the tail lights looks a bit like an afterthought, they could have done a much fancier design! But I like the integration of the chromed fillet in the tail lights! Looks really sleek! The interior looks excellent!! It has come a long way since the conservative interior it had when it was launched back in 2012!! Shame we have no importer, I'd go for a drive in this car!!

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

That's definitely true that the interior design has been massively updated since the launch of this generation. We think it's a good design moving forward, and if Mazda updates their fleet with this look it will be a real winner.

@McBeamer94

6 жыл бұрын

It must be set as an example for future Mazda interior design!! It's fancy and simple at the same time!! Also, imagine an MX5 RF with this upholstery combo! I had seen one other YT video showing a ruby red example, with tan leather interior!! Imagine adding suede as well!! Or, premium-specced versions of the 2 and 3 models, when they get their fancy interior redesign!! Some people want the flashy stuff!!

@DEVILTAZ35

6 жыл бұрын

Lousy 6 speed gear box and why does it have to be front wheel drive? Was really hoping to see a performance Mazda 6 on a rear wheel drive platform.

@pwrshots

6 жыл бұрын

have to agree. that chrome bar looks like the horns on a bull.

nice car! Glad they finally put a turbo!

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We think so too!

Sweet it's been a looker for a minute now looks better than most of the premium sedans

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We think so too! It's starting to get some of those features also, but missing a couple that would help elevate it further. We're excited to see what Mazda has planned next!

@stillnottellingyoumyname8193

6 жыл бұрын

Tellie Smith Same with the optima

Having reviewed current Mazda's, what are your thoughts the current attention to detail/tech? For example my 16 Mazda 6 GT Tech lacks A compass, memory side mirrors (synced with the seat memory), lacks a power outlet for backseat passengers, mood lighting, and believe it or not..the backseat arm rest does not even have a strap attached to pull it down; you must shove your fingers into the gap -- my previous car 13 Ford Fusion Titanium had all of this and more for comparison

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Mazda definitely needs to continue to improve their vehicles if they want to stay competitive. It's small details like you mentioned that will end up killing them in the long run if they don't start adding them in. While we really like this Mazda6 and the CX-5, the competition is improving their offerings a lot quicker, and will leave Mazda in the dust if they don't act on it.

@nav7421

6 жыл бұрын

Perpetual Radio Networks Well spoken, thank you!

Fog lights are not removed, but integrated into the headlamps

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We’ve had a few comments saying that, and aside from one line in Mazda’s media brochure from the LA Auto Show we don’t see any evidence they’ve been integrated. There’s no switch to turn them on, so are they on all the time? That would make them running lights in my books.

@a.ditt.o

6 жыл бұрын

Perpetual Radio Networks I agree, I couldn't find any references but heard some reviewers say so

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Some people also started the AWD rumour when the car was shown at the LA Auto Show, so much so that even someone at Mazda Canada made a comment as the official page saying it was coming for this year. We’ve confirmed going through our photos that no switch\button exists on this car for fog lamps.

@gilcongane4936

6 жыл бұрын

Well the AWD wasn't really a rumor, they did crash tests on an AWD version but that's all that has been confirmed. Which is conveniently no longer listed...... sigh...

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

I think we'll end up seeing an AWD version, maybe not in this generation, but manufacturers are going to have to go that route as they're running out of features to keep buyers interested in this segment unfortunately.

Any idea when the Speed6 is coming out???

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Never. At least in North America. Mazda is shifting towards the premium market and leaving the enthusiasts as casualties.

aren't the fog lights integrated into the headlights?

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

If they are, there’s no button for it. Mazda does not have any indication of anything fog light related on their documentation for this update.

Aren't the turn signals LED too?

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

They are! I think the only thing that isn't an LED light are the rear license plate lights, we've noticed that with most of Mazda's models.

Are these options standard or is it part of this package only ? I like the 6 though.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Everything you see is the top trim, with the Signature trim. No additional packages can be added, and the only real option was the $450 paint job. So what you see is what you'd get! Makes things simple, Honda seems to be doing the same now.

@codemaxta

6 жыл бұрын

Signature Trim - fully loaded! Everything in the video.

According to Ken Saward, Mazda senior design manager, the fog lights are still there. “It’s got a new front fascia, a new rear fascia, wider grille, lower kind of attitude to it. We’ve moved the fog lights up into the main lighting housing,” said Seward. www.motortrend.com/news/2018-mazda6-goes-upscale-base-model-starts-22840/

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Right, we've had several comments about that now, but we just don't see it. Fog lights are meant to be functional, and from what we can tell they're just running lights now, since you can't turn them on or off.

Hey I think you are wrong about premium fuel, I read about the new Mazda's motor and you can use both premium or regular just like the Honda, also like the Honda the computer will compensate by reducing boost and timing based on the fuel used

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

You can absolutely use regular fuel! We never said you had to, but if you want the full power then Mazda states in all their documentation that you need to use 93 octane to get it. That’s the main difference, Honda doesn’t need premium to get the most out of their engine, it’s regular all the way, and 99% of buyers of this Mazda6 will use regular also.

the fog lights are in the place where the headlights are

Wow, looks amazing! It like cheapest premium car, like you don't need Audi or BMW

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We think it's going to be a serious competitor, especially against the Lexus ES 350, Acura TLX, and Infiniti Q70.

I got this car when it first came out in 2014. Looks like they made a lot of improvements on it since. I don't know, should I trade mine in for a 2018 or 2019? What do you think?

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

If you're looking for more tech and features then maybe, they've listened to their customers when it comes to the Mazda6 and the rest of their lineup, as each year seems to include improvements. If you want to wait an see if the 2019 model year changes anything it might be worthwhile.

@supremeobliterator

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice. I always think about these things but I will probably end up saving my money.

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

Good call!

No manual turbo....sadness fills my heart. And yes I had a 2014 manual 6 now a manual 3 hatch 🤠

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

I think a lot of enthusiasts are going to be upset about that. I think we mentioned it in our video on the 2017 Mazda6 GT 6MT we featured at the end of 2017, we noticed the manual transmission was missing from Mazda's press release and speculated it might be killed off. I believe the US base model can still get it, but then you don't get the turbo.

From the outside great looking car! Could use a better infotainment system though. Thanks for the review! 👍🏾!

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We think so too, and our opinion about Mazda's infotainment has certainly changed quite a lot since the summer when we bought our CX-5. It's not the worst, but it's far to be the best. Even with the Android Auto/Apple CarPlay update coming later this year it still doesn't shine amongst the competition.

Not sure if you know this but the fog lights were integrated within the headlamp itself.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We've had a few comments about this already.

Having a VW dealer nearby I can never get enough of that red colour. I have no idea how VW manages to do that but their colors look like plastic with a bit of nail polish on them. I wish that we could get a yellow Mazda 6 (or at least Miata) back, because those always looked great and with people in charge of the colors I'm sure they would come up with something amazing.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

I’m surprised they don’t offer more colours for the MX-5 actually, you’d think they’d offer a wider selection to allow people to really customize it.

@jeffs6090

6 жыл бұрын

I understand that it is totally a cost reduction reason for manufacturers to provide a rather limited amount of colors, but it would be amazing to have either a large choice or a choose your own color option. Companies like Bentley has a crazy amount of choices, and they are all incredible! Audi also has an option for color matching and they will make what ever color you want. It costs quite a bit, but when buying an RS7, that extra cost doesn't matter to that buyer. It would be nice for these to trickle down to every car. While I'm on this soap box....every car should come standard with all the "bells and whistles" (the blind spot, lane keep, 360 camera, better infotainment system, sound system, etc). The only options a person should have on their car is engine choice, wheels, interior and exterior colors. This would also reduce the overall cost of making the car since there would only be one electrical wiring harness needed, one dashboard to make, etc. German cars are the absolute worst offenders with all the extra options. You want an X3, and after you add all the safety options and things most everyone wants, it now costs 50% more. It's ridiculous! With all the options, there's more than one hundred ways to configure a car. That is what makes them so expensive. Overall cost would be less if those options were all standard. Especially the safety ones, because...they're safety items. They need to be mandated as standard just like seat belts and airbags.

Reviews say excessive road noise on highway speeds! Is this true or exaggeration? How would it compare to a lets say cadillac cts interior noise wise?

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We have the CTS requested for down the road, we’ll probably get it around the same time as the Mazda6. Unfortunately we really didn’t have enough time with the car to take it on the highway, plus it would have ran out of gas if we did. We’ll make a note to add it in to our full review!

@mroctober2978

6 жыл бұрын

This new iteration is said to be quieter on the inside.

Thank you for the video! But you didn’t show the full functionality of the H.I.D.!! It shows a few more than just mph speed and car length distance for adaptive cruise control. Like.. mph street signs (during driving), entertainment (radio stations, aux, cd, etc), driver warnings.... actually you didn’t show a whole lot of features of the technology package except down play the resolution (which I whole-heartedly concur the lack of tech improvements!). #ijs

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

That's certainly true, but we labelled this episode as a Snapshot, which is a shorter episode that doesn't go into full depth on a lot of the tech or driving. We've covered a lot of Mazda's tech in the 2018 CX-9 Signature and 2018 CX-5 GT episodes, but we were hoping to get a Mazda6 Signature from the press fleet in order to do a full episode down the road, which is why we published this one as a shorter episode.

@StickyRice1000

5 жыл бұрын

Perpetual Radio Networks Ooh ok understood!

Спасибо чувак, интересный обзор.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, thanks!

Fog lights are still there. They're integrated into the headlight cluster on GT Reserve and Signature trims.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Do you have something that shows this? There’s nothing about fog lights on the Canadian website for any trim.

@chimaeraSPK

6 жыл бұрын

Perpetual Radio Networks insidemazda.mazdausa.com/the-mazda-way/design/explore-style-sophistication-2018-mazda6/

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We've read the media kit, and we know they mention it in there. But nowhere else has it been mentioned, including on the consumer Mazda websites. No one has been able to explain what's been 'integrated'. Are they on all the time? That would make them running/parking lights. If we had the car for a longer period of time and during the night we could test it out further. At the end of the day the fog lights normally located at the bottom of the car have been removed. If they've been 'integrated' then they aren't really fog lights.

I wish my Speed 3 has that grille!

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We wish Mazda still made their speed vehicles ☹️

I appreciate your work, man! I like Mazda. In fact, I drive a 2017 CX5 GT. But I don't understand some of their decisions. Wouldn't they have a better take rate if they had a saddle brown choice, for instance, instead of that difficult-to-keep-clean white interior? Then there is my pet peeve - removing the fog lights. I don't know which is worse: replacing the fog lights by fake air vents or replacing them by a strip of chrome. Otherwise, a beautiful car.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

They do offer a similar dark chestnut brown interior for the Signature trim, we've been told it's a bit darker than what's on the CX-9 Signature. We've asked one of the dealers out here to post some photos of it on Twitter, we'll be sharing them on my @NileLivesey account to see how it differs. We agree though, white isn't our thing, the brown would be our pick. Black should be on the list too as a lot of buyers like it. And the fog light removal feels weird, not sure if it was a design decision, a cost decision, or an "Audi S/RS don't have them, neither will we' decision.

@bobnagana6780

6 жыл бұрын

This car does have fog lights, everything is packaged neatly inside the headlamp assembly for a cleaner look, just like my 2005 Mazda 6

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

The difference with the first Gen Mazda6’s fog lamps were independent control and filaments. There is no switch to turn these on, and in one video a dealer says they’re on all the time. Fog lights are meant to be low to the ground to cut under fog. I haven’t found an explanation as to how they work, are they different bulbs pointing toward the immediate road in front of the car and before the headlights would normally illuminate? There are a lot questions we have about this and no answers seem to exist.

@bill7481

6 жыл бұрын

Bob Nagana I am sure that many people like this look. And that’s fine. I prefer them at the bottom of the bumper, the way Mazda had them in the 2014 model. I find that aesthetically more appealing. Many companies are moving away from them. I am glad that Honda and BMW still have them, at least on some of their models.

@satwikmandu6149

6 жыл бұрын

I own a 2017 M6 with white interiors. Trust me it's not as difficult as we think maintaining as the leather doesn't absorb any stains. Most of them go away on wiping with a wet cloth. I was apprehensive too and hence purchased an interior protection package that Mazda offers. But never got to use it as whatever sticks to the leathers goes off easily. If you want to be double sure, get a wax coating which would last for few months and makes maintenance a breeze. If you love the white interiors, take it, you'll not regret it.

The Fog lights are now integrated in the headlights!

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

That's what we've been told in many other comments, but we haven't seen them in action yet.

Since you asked, you could put in your views on driver seat comfort, rear seat space, cargo space etc compared to others in class... Those seem to be missing.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Which will all be included in our video when we have the car for more than 5 minutes.

@RBBBBBBBBB533

6 жыл бұрын

Perpetual Radio Networks lol

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

As much as we'd like to talk about everything, like seat comfort in an episode like this, we just don't have a long enough time with it to get the best answer possible. We're hoping to have the car booked through the press fleet out here in a couple months where we'll be able to talk more in-depth about our thoughts on it. That's one of the reasons we skipped our Likes/Dislikes segment from the end, since we can't in good conscience do a proper review on a car we only had for an hour.

@RBBBBBBBBB533

6 жыл бұрын

Perpetual Radio Networks Awesome!

Mazda 6 👍

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

We really liked our time with the 2019 we did!

What is it with Mazda and garbage bin lid looking wheel designs though?

What octane was in the car?

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

That's a great question, would be whatever was put in for delivery from the factory. We're not sure if Mazda actually puts in 93 when assembling these cars and shipping them over. We hope to get this car again off the press fleet in a few months, drain the tank as much as possible, and fill it up with premium to see how it really performs the way it was meant to.

@jeffs6090

6 жыл бұрын

I have heard rumors about the movement of manufacturers to using only premium fuel for all vehicles. This would therefore render the lower octanes obsolete. Especially with most cars having 2L turbo 4cy engines nowadays, the use of premium in them allows for much higher performance and better fuel economy. It will be a slow move, however, to most to all cars citing premium as the recommended fuel for those reasons. Therefore, it will cost more to fill up your car (for people who are not used to using premium previously in their $30k car) until it becomes mainstream and lower octanes are no longer produced and offered. Once that happens, then premium shouldn't cost as much since it'll be all that is made.

Chassis is stiffer and suspension is softer but handles just as well as 2017.5. Not just an engine upgrade and slight exterior and redone interior. It’s basically a one year model year car. 2020 mazda all new, possibly rwd and sharing toyota sourced platform.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

I believe it's still designated as the same generation, just a facelift to it.

How's the road noise?

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Seemed to be on-par with the other cars in the segment, but we didn't have enough time to really 'live' with it. I believe they've improved it over the 2017 model.

@KarimMaassen

6 жыл бұрын

Good to hear! Mazda's been notorious when it comes to noise.

The fog lamps are integrated into the headlights, the controls are now located on the same multi-function switch for the headlights.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Do you have a link/photo? The headlight stock on this car was identical to what Mazda has been using up until now, minus the ring for the fog lamps. We checked since we expected to be able to turn them on.

@gilcongane4936

6 жыл бұрын

Perpetual Radio Networks I will try and find the Video that referenced it when I have time tonight.

@gilcongane4936

6 жыл бұрын

Okay it's at 8:39 in this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/gp2i2Mido9eqhMY.html Basically if your headlights are on the fog lights are on as well, they are just one thing now. I was incorrect about there being separate controls for the fog lamps. I do want to add though that I went through the manual for the 2018 model and found no reference to a "Fog light" integrated or otherwise.

Please do a 0-60

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Soon! The roads weren’t ideal in the area for that sort of driving, and we weren’t kidding how low on fuel the car actually was. We’re hoping to get the Signature booked through the press fleet later into summer where we can do some more thorough testing!

@mrfld

6 жыл бұрын

GOTCHA dude I tried to wipe the hair off my phone.

Cargasm 💦

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We definitely like it, very unique look to it. We'd probably buy it just for that reason, since it would be less common on the road than the Kia Optima, Honda Accord, and Toyota Camry.

@12poprocks

6 жыл бұрын

Perpetual Radio Networks my only concern is the turbo. I heard that there costly to replace and to work on

All beautiful except the reverse sensors still using the old type

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Seems to be what Mazda is using, but it's true. They do look like the ones normally found as dealer-installed options.

The same body for another 6 years?

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

The sad part is it might be true. Mazda has been notorious for holding on to generations for a long time. We think it's good they've injected new life into this car, but hopefully we'll see continued improvements with a new generation sooner rather than later.

Mazzzz-Da

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

I'm just glad I rarely have to say Aluminium on camera, need a real flame suit for that one.

Have you driven a Stinger yet?

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We’ve been driven in it, however we do have it booked for June 11, which admittedly is quite far away but we’re brainstorming episode ideas that will showcase this car in a unique way from what other outlets have done with it.

@AndrewKarpyszyn

6 жыл бұрын

Perpetual Radio Networks Would you like to try one before then? I own a GT Limited Stinger

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Depends on where you’re located! Might be able to work something out.

@AndrewKarpyszyn

6 жыл бұрын

Perpetual Radio Networks Not too far from you, in Montreal East, near Sherbrooke and the A-25.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Not far at all! We'll see if we can make something happen, we don't have any press vehicles booked right now that would be comparable with the Stinger, but we'll see if we can work on something and make it happen! You can shoot me an email at nile@perpetualradio.ca and we can coordinate there. Cheers!

C'est peut-être mon prochain char lol

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Si j'étais prêt à acheter une voiture, je l'achèterais en bleu avec du cuir marron foncé.

Please make a 0-62 mph drag race with latest Toyota Camry and Honda Accord

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

As much as we'd like to, Toyota won't give us vehicles.

@mvptransformation303

6 жыл бұрын

Perpetual Radio Networks In this case, please try not to mention that current "Mazda 6 2.5T is not as quick as that 301 hp Toyota Camry" before you could do real drag race comparison...... TFL has done real 0-62 mph drag race between Camry and Accord, FYI Accord has only 257 HP won the race. You are welcome

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

And TFL also has a film crew to do it. How would you like me, as 1 person filming, editing, and driving these cars, do to a drag race with multiple vehicles?

Super annoying to be a 2018 cx 5 owner with no 360 degree camera. This should have been put on all 2018 models that were introduced. Especially when Crossovers are what's bringing in the money for Mazda.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

I think Mazda is going to have to start rolling out a lot of the features from the 2018 Mazda6 across their lineup, and quickly. A lot of other manufacturers are offering these features now, and they won't do well if they're the only ones who aren't.

The only bad thing about my 2006 6 is the transmission had to be replaced at around 20,000 miles. I hear their transmissions are still weak.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

They’re certainly still using older transmissions, yes. We’ve been pretty involved with some of the CX-5 groups for our own car and we don’t hear of any serious transmission issues on their newer vehicles.

@mbenton6

6 жыл бұрын

lamontisabigdummy 15 yrs ago... May Toyota's and Honda's have blogs about failing parts

Shame they don’t sell 2.5 Turbo in Europe!!!

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

That is a shame!

That interior is very beautiful but white suede will be a pain to keep clean. What happens when you splash your Starbucks coffee on white suede? 😣

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Definitely a good point, we've driven some other press vehicles with white interiors and you have to take care of it. The back/dark chestnut would be our pick, it's dark enough that it won't show as much dirt.

small car?

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

It is part of the mid-size family sedan segment.

@mission609

6 жыл бұрын

rear cabin room looks very small and narrow, and It seems very cheap

What is the most reliable Japanese car?

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

A lot of people would give that title to Toyota.

@nav7421

6 жыл бұрын

Perpetual Radio Networks thank you!

Good job but wait for a full test drive before conclusions.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

That's our plan! We're hoping to get this car again from the press fleet to do a more comprehensive review.

Haha I’ve always pronounced it “Mahhzda” not The way you say it.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We felt we needed to add something in this video, as the next Mazda we’ll be getting won’t be until this summer.

@jeffs6090

6 жыл бұрын

You pronounce it correctly. This guy did not. But.....Canada, eh

@MadStyle1911

6 жыл бұрын

Wrong, He said it correctly as they do in Japan, Canada and overseas, It's the Americans who say Mahdza, including me, I'm just accustom to pronouncing it that way.

@camlife6930

6 жыл бұрын

@DIAMLER - hahah I noticed that right away. Maez-Dah 😆

@Dano-MX5

5 жыл бұрын

The Europeans, Australians and Canadians pronounce it Maazda, the Japanese pronounce it Mah-za-da.

Mazda wins the award for the worst push to start button placement. Seriously, its next to the infotainment screen nearly on top of the dashboard.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

While there is no consistency wth Mazda’s start/stop button placement, the Mini Countryman we did really takes first place for worst placement, followed by the VW Passat.

@LifeISMagix

6 жыл бұрын

Lexus IS took this crown long time ago

still no AWD...

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We're hoping it's more like 'no AWD.. yet', as Nissan has gone AWD with the Altima, it might start a push for the other manufacturers to offer it.

this and hond accord 2.0 auto.. these are two options for me !

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

I think if we were to do a Showdown on the Mazda6 and another consumer car it would be the Accord. The Accord is in 2nd place right now for our mid-size favourites, and we're not sure if the Mazda6 would tie for 2nd or take third.

Are Mazdas reliable

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We’ve had no issues with our 2017 Mazda CX-5 GT so far, we had planned to film a 6 month update on it but have been too busy.

@KehY91

6 жыл бұрын

carolina panther fan Yes they are 100%, ever since their skyactive platform started.

@vince7349

6 жыл бұрын

I have a 2014 and it has been problem free .

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

Unfortunately Mazda only makes this car with a moonroof, which means my 6'5" body doesn't have enough headroom to fit. It's too bad because I've owned a Mazdaspeed6 since 2006 and really wanted to replace it with a new Mazda6.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

That's a good point, I believe the 2017s could be optioned without a moonroof, but it seems they're adding them in now. A move to make Mazda more premium, but a problem for some like yourself who really can't have one.

Bigger sunroof and awd are missing...

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, we had hoped for both! Half the competition is offering panoramic moonroofs as options, and Nissan is the first Japanese automaker to go AWD with their consumer-segment midsize sedan in North America. The Chrysler 300 and Ford Fusion are the other two in the segment we can think of that offer AWD.

@Tonyx.yt.

6 жыл бұрын

Asphalt only in North America people love sunroof so much... I dont know why, yes my family in the past has a Mercedes with a big sunroof and it was cool but is expensive, can leak water, expensive if is broken and add extra weight on the top of the car, is not worth for me...

@whosdondada

6 жыл бұрын

Tony x i just like having more light in the cabin

@whosdondada

6 жыл бұрын

Perpetual Radio Networks the fusion will die soon.. Maybe even the 300

@Tonyx.yt.

6 жыл бұрын

Asphalt ok but more Sun is also more heat, maybe in Québec is cool have some extra Sun because weather said around 0 temperatures right now but here is already 27 C so i dont need extra heat because i dont like to set AC to full power

red soul-bumper not in color, as on the old model. await the in Russia

I hope people know that you won't get good FPS and accurate real time viewing with a higher definition camera. Unless Mazda spends more money on better image processing chips on their cars you won't be seeing high quality back ups cameras any time soon.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We feel the backup camera on our CX-5 is better than what was in this Mazda6, we'll have a better chance to see the difference between them when we get the Mazda6 from the press fleet down the road.

great car! I love it, but me and other Viewers wonder how much does this guy weight? I guess at least 330 lbs

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Why does it matter to you? And no one else wonders, just you.

@alfonsgrizzly5558

6 жыл бұрын

ok, sorry

You need to pronounce it right. Its Mahzda not Mazeda lol. It must be cause your in Canada

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

The whole planet pronounces it this way, except for the US.

@koolkitties8552

6 жыл бұрын

Perpetual Radio Networks Not true. Sound it out- Ma is what? Ma like mom right? So its still pronounced Ma- zda. You know you Canadians have an accent on some words like the hard O's as How-use lol.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

Don't feel bad about pronunciation - the Japanese pronounce it "Matsuda"

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Very true! We don't worry about it, but we always get comments about it so we wanted to add something in just for fun.

Dont complain to much about premium fuel required for full engine performance, fuel still cheaper than western Europe...

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

I think premium is something like $1.70 in Montreal right now, even regular out here is close to $1.40. Still likely cheaper than across the pond, but about 40% more than what we paid around a year ago in Ontario.

@Tonyx.yt.

6 жыл бұрын

here there's only RON 95 (the 91 in north america) and cost around 1.58 but € not CAD :( at least fuel economy of my car is very good, 4.7 L/100 km according trip computer

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

What are you driving that's so efficient! Even our little 2018 Hyundai Accent right now is averaging something like 7-9L/100km. I guess it doesn't help that so much of our driving requires the use of highways.

@Tonyx.yt.

6 жыл бұрын

my car is a suzuki swift 1.2 liter 4 cylinder naturaly aspirated 94 hp with 5 speed manual, is a small car, is 20 cm shorter than kia rio and is also lighter than kia rio, 940kg dry weight, also help that my commute is mostly 90 km/h highway, city driving increase consumption, i think that average consumption in 100% city/traffic is around 6L/100km

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Still pretty good! We're going to have a very bad fuel consumption week starting Monday, we've got the 2018 BMW M760Li and we're going to be doing some stuff with our 2001 740iL with it. Trying to be as efficient as possible with our little Accent right now!

5 minutes is not enough for a test drive.You say optima n1 why?to me there is no doubt this car is class above this interior is more like audi bwm than kia or honda. Yoy say the camry with 301hp is faster why?0-100km/h(0-62mph)for both cars. 1)mazda 6 signature 2)toyota camry xse v6 3)honda accord touring 2.0t 4)kia optima sxl turbo

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Keep in mind all the other cars in that list need regular fuel for their gas, so if you put the same in the Mazda it would only have 227 horsepower. We love the exterior and interior design of this car, but it is missing some key features we find in other vehicles. While the Kia's interior and exterior design is relatively conservative, they do have one of the best infotainment systems on the market, paired with the panoramic moonroof and rear window sun shades. The quilted nappa leather is also insanely comfortable. That's why we think the Kia Optima is still the king of the hill in this segment. It doesn't offer everything, but nudges it's way ahead of the rest by a little bit.

@meugzy

6 жыл бұрын

I think a head up display is more important than a panoramic sunroof.Torque is more important than horsepower a lot of people don't know that.According to car and driver the new accord 2.0t with only 252hp and 273 pound feet of torque is faster than the camry with 301hp. insidemazda.mazdausa.com/the-mazda-way/cars-for-drivers/science-of-performance-torque-horsepower-new-turbocharged-mazda6/

That car needs a complete facelift. Using this design since 2014

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

This is a facelift.

It's because Mazda is a Japanese word. Japanese doesn't have the Aaaah sound. As a matter of fact, You'd be hard pressed to find any other language other than English that has the Aaaah sound. All of their A's only have the Awe sound. Altogether? Awesome.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

👍🏻

Love Mazda and own a 14 but that white interior needs too stop....

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

They do offer the dark chestnut on the Signature trim!

The residual on this car is below average making the lease payments high. Finance probably the way to go with this car.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

There's no doubt that the Mazda6 doesn't sell well anymore. The first generation was very popular in Ontario, and we still see plenty of them on the road. I think Mazda has been the hardest hit in this segment as buyers flock to crossovers. We love cars and we'd definitely take this over the CX-5 or CX-9.

@codemaxta

6 жыл бұрын

I got it with 0% financing 60 months.

It’s a nice interior but the infotainment sucks I would have much rather seen a 8 inch touch screen and a revamped software for this refresh

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

It is a touch screen, it just doesn't allow for touch when the vehicle is in motion just like Mazda's displays in other cars. We did like the infotainment offering when we bought our CX-5, but we've had the chance to drive a lot of other cars since, and do agree that it could use some enhancing. It works well, but doesn't stand out compared to the competition.

@blane237

6 жыл бұрын

Also the display is 8 inches.

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

That is true, I believe we did mention it's size in the video. Right now the Mazda CX-9 is the only other vehicle using the 8" screen over the smaller 7" ones on most of their other vehicles. We really didn't notice a huge improvement in colour or resolution though.

@muhannabasalem574

6 жыл бұрын

Dylan Wells it is a touchscreen but the touch comand turns off when the car is moving

Wow those interiors... Hard to belive is from a brand that until 2012 just rebrand crapy fords...

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

I'm sure Ford is kicking themselves now! The tables have turned.

@seanmarshalljames

6 жыл бұрын

Actually, it is because of Mazda and Volvo that ford even sells anything half decent today. And anything Mazda had to compromise on was directly related to fords skimping. Look at the Eunos, that interior was the most advanced in its day. It was truly a luxury automobile. Mazda has always had premium in their DNA, they just needed to wait until the right era, when every other make has to make a cheap model and a lipstick model, Mazda gets to just make a damn beautiful car that doesn’t cost a fortune.

cameras in this car are bad !

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed! But Mazda isn’t the only one with poor quality cameras, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator we have right now has some low-res cameras for their backup and 360° view.

I am a Mazda fan, but mazda made a big mistake by not adding add a CD player, which is big turn off for most buyers now a day, people will not buy a car with no CD period !!!

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

I believe the VW Passat has been the only 2018 mod-size sedan we’ve reviewed with a CD player still.

This is a nice exterior design. The interior is horrible though. Needs a few curves .That tablet style infotainment screen is awful. I like the white/ black combo but white ultra suede will not stay clean for long! Its hard to find a nicer red color than on Mazda though.

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

I think that's the thing that's holding Mazda back, the tablet style infotainment. It was really cool when the first car had it, and now we're over it.

innen war der 2017er schöner !!!!

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

We liked the 2017 quite a bit too!

No one ever talks about the shitty air conditioner on these mazdas. That’s the deal breaker for me

@PRNTestDrive

5 жыл бұрын

We’ve owned our 2017 CX-5 for a year and a half now and never had any issues with poor A/C power.

mazda still with the ugly recycled design. and the overused red color.

jeez, get a haircut man

@PRNTestDrive

6 жыл бұрын

Would you prefer I be bald?