2019 Mazda6 - interior Exterior and Drive (Excellent Sedan)

TURBOCHARGED ENGINE
EXHILARATION IS JUST A STEP AWAY

When you ask, it answers. Emphatically so. For the first time, the Mazda6 is available with our Dynamic Pressure Turbocharged SKYACTIV®-G 2.5T engine. Delivering up to 250 HP13 and 310 lb-ft of torque, it’s engineered to be ultra-responsive at low RPM, with power to spare when you’re already off and running. It’s an effortless brand of power that’s sure to elevate your mood. Along with your heart rate.

2018 mazda mazda6 Model Overview

You’ll Like
Fun to drive
Quick-shifting automatic
Good safety scores

You Won’t Like
Lots of road noise with 19-inch alloy wheels
Six-speed automatic can sometimes give rough shifts
Manual transmission limited to base engine

New for 2018
In addition to an exterior design refresh, the 2018 Mazda6 gets an updated powertrain lineup that includes a 2.5-liter turbo-four option and an updated multimedia system. A new Signature trim is now the range-topping model.

Trim Levels (Interior and Exterior Options)

The 2018 Mazda6 is a front-drive midsize sedan that slots above the Mazda3 and is available in four trims.
Mazda6 Sport: The base Sport trim gets you a 17-inch alloy wheels, Bluetooth, the MazdaConnect infotainment system with a 7.0-inch touchscreen, cloth upholstery, a rearview camera, a USB port, keyless entry/start, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
Mazda6 Touring: Moving up to the Touring grade gets you features like dual-zone climate control, 19-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats, a power-operated driver’s seat, leatherette upholstery, navigation and a low-speed automatic emergency braking system. LED headlights, a sunroof, and a Bose audio system are available in packages.

Mazda6 Grand Touring: As the second highest trim, the Grand Touring grade gets you adaptive full LED headlights, LED grille accent lighting, a sunroof, leather upholstery, LED fog lights, paddle shifters, a power-operated front passenger’s seat, heated rear seats, and an 11-speaker Bose audio system.
Mazda6 Signature: The new range-topping model, the Signature, gets you unique features such as brown Nappa leather, real wood and aluminum trim, a 7.0-inch instrument cluster display, an 8.0-inch touchscreen for the MazdaConnect infotainment system, ventilated front seats, and a windshield-projected head-up display.

Performance and Fuel Economy
The 2018 Mazda6 comes standard with a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter I-4 paired to a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. Power figures should be the same as in the CX-5, which is 187 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque. Mazda’s new 2.5-liter turbo-four with 250 hp (227 hp on regular fuel) and 310 lb-ft is optional and is only available with the six-speed automatic. EPA fuel economy ratings are 26/35 mpg city/highway with the automatic, 24/33 mpg with the manual, and 23/31 mpg with the turbo-four.

Safety
The 2018 Mazda6 received a five-star overall rating from the NHTSA (out of a possible five stars). The IIHS hasn’t tested the 2018 model yet but the 2017 Mazda6 received a Good score on all crashworthiness tests and an Average rating on the headlights test (Good is the highest possible score).

In the IIHS’ front crash prevention test, the 2017 Mazda6 received a Superior rating after it avoided a 12-mph collision and reduced the speed of a 25-mph impact by 24 mph (Superior is the highest rating for the front crash prevention test). With its solid crash and front crash prevention scores, the 2017 Mazda6 received the Top Safety Pick+ rating from the IIHS.
Available active safety features include adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, automatic high beams, and lane keeping assist. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are available on all trims.

Utility
The 2018 Mazda6 has a 14.8-cubic-foot trunk that can be expanded via the 60/40 split-folding rear seats.
What We Think

In a 2016 First Test, we said that the Mazda6 is fun to drive and offers great steering feel. However, it does suffer from excessive road noise with the optional 19-inch alloy wheels. The infotainment system works fine, but we wish the system offered Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The naturally aspirated 2.5-liter I-4 offers acceptable power and, helpfully, the six-speed automatic transmission is not stingy with downshifts.
Cool Fact

The 2018 Mazda6 is the second model to use the automaker’s 2.5-liter turbo-four after the three-row CX-9.
Key Competitors

Toyota Camry
Honda Accord
Hyundai Sonata
Ford Fusion
Volkswagen Passat
Review Source: https://www.motortrend.com/cars/mazda/mazda6/2018/

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