Good morning everyone! Hope you all had a safe and fun 4th of July weekend! This week we are testing the 2021 RAV4 Prime, expect that video to post by the end of this week! Mazda is also unveiling the US market 2021 Mazda3 Turbo tomorrow morning! Stay tuned for a "First Look" video on that as well. Stay safe everyone!
Leaks say that it will be the same turbo as from this car. 220hp and 310 lb and will be AWD standard with black 18 inch wheels. On a small light 3 hatch this should be incredible going from 180 180.
I’ve watched every one of your videos for the past 4-5 years and this video style is just NOT as good. You go from the driving to the exterior to driving to interior and back to driving. It’s just disorganized and not as good as before. PLEASE consider changing it. I liked when you did a first person view like when you showed the key fob, interior, etc. I thumbs up every one of your videos though.
I just got my 5th Mazda6, this one is signature. One Problem Steering wheel feels super super light? Is that something I have to take to dealership or they've started making Camrys 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Am I the only one that loves using the knob to get around the infotainment? I'd rather not get my screen dirty and contrary to what he said, I find it very intuitive.
I have a Mazda6 Signature identical to the one in this video. I dropped it off for maintenance at my local Mazda dealer and they gave me a fusion to drive since I didn't have time to wait on it. It was annoying to have to lean from the seat to touch the screen. My arm rests perfectly near the dial to control everything.
@@clplusp8762 Mazda and Toyota have been partnered for a while and have been sharing tech. the inline 6 is coming and its the BMW inline 6 they made with Toyota but it will be altered for the 6 to a turbo hybrid system, that will be the top level engine and the 2.5T will become the new base engine. this means price of next gen Mazda 6 will swell to around 33k for a base 2.5T rwd and a fully loaded inline 6 model will likely land low-mid 50,000's Mazda really where not playing when they said they where going the entry luxury market and they just passed Toyota in projected reliability by a lot of automotive publication's 2.... and yet people keep buying accords like there going out of production :/
Considering this is probably the oldest midsize car in the class with the exception of the Ford fusion, I have to say, the design has certainly aged well.
Actually the Honda Accord is the oldest vehicle in the segment, first made in 1976. The Camry started in 1980. Mazda 6 is older, started in 2002 while Fusion started in 2006
@@M4B21S88 - So it's 400 lbs lighter than my TourX which prefers high octane. TourX drinking premium and putting out 259 hp and 295 lb ft through all 4 wheels with an 8 speed auto will do 6.4 0-60 and under 15 in the quarter. - Sounds like the little Mazda is just fine to me. It will be 300 lbs heavier than a GTI but with more torque, about 200 lbs heavier than a GLI... Actually the Mazda 3 with 2.5T and AWD will be close in curb weight to a Audi A3 Quattro. That's a neighborhood I'm perfectly happy to live in.
@@DaddyDan77 Just stay within the mazda family that shares the same engine, transmission, drivetrains, etc. Mazda 6: same power of 250/ 320 on 93 octane. FWD. Rated at 6.3 - 6.4 sec, 3600lbs. Mazda CX 5: 250/320 on 93 octane. AWD. Rated at 6.5 sec. 3800lbs. Taking into account the weight difference between CX-5 and ‘21 mazda 3, around 400 lbs roughly (my guess is the mazda 3 will weigh around 3400lbs).. The awd in the mazda 3 will surely improve its 0-30 mph over the mazda 6, because the 6 struggles to put the power down at 320 lb/ft with FWD plus no LSD. I've seen some ppl say this car will do "5.5 secs or less"...I just dont see that happening. At best 5.9 sec.
@@EsotericOrderJ It will be supercharged. Probably an electric supercharger from toyota. The Toyota mazda plant in Alabama is massive. Toyota will likely make Mazda their second luxury brand after lexus.
@@lollymanna I truly wonder if it wasn't for the Toyota partnership, then Mazda would've died from Covid... I love my '16 6 but I hear the brand new sales numbers have been trailing most of the competition for awhile now... sure you'll see plenty Cx5's all over town & last gen (mid 2010s) Mazdas, but like me a great many likely bought lightly used instead of brand new...
My personal favorite and would-be choice in the midsize sedan segment. I don’t care that some of the tech isn’t absolutely cutting edge. I can live with that. I care more about the beautiful looks and driving dynamics.
So many people are obsessed with technology in their new cars. To me, it's all distractions. Not too many new cars are keeping it simple yet cutting edge and exciting. Mazda is the only one out there.
Cause they are dumb? They want the newest techs and it costs more but they dont even use them. Who uses the car navi system? Most folks use their phones. Lol
My primary concern was reliability, but I also wanted something nice for the money... and the loaded Toyotas, much less Lexus's were predominantly out of reach... except the mid 2010s Avalons...
I agree as well. When driving down the road you may hit a bump and all of the sudden you touch the wrong part of the screen. I found the rotary knob of the cx9 to work great.
Both Mazda & Hyundai have bullet proof 6-speed automatics. They don't hunt for gears as much either. Would take that over having more gears for the sake of having more gears any day lol.
Every single person who reviews Mazda vehicles and bashes the control dial I really can't help but think they simply hate anything different. I owned a 2013 3 for nearly 4 years and it was definitely the most intuitive way to navigate an infotainment system I've ever used.
The Mazda 6 taillights are not combination LED, they’re full LED and you get them on every trim, unlike most of the competition save for the VW Passat.
I bought a 2016 used Mazda 6 about a couple of years ago and I must say it still drives like a dream. I think if you are crushing you don’t really need a 250 hp engine, this really handles well which make long drives a joy. If you have driven a lot of Hondas and Toyotas and are looking for a different experience while still maintaining the reliability I think Mazdas are a great option.
The new Mazda3 will be almost the same size (exterior anyway) as the older Mazdaspeed6 that I had back in the days!! I love the look of the new 3 too!!
I always slept on the Mazda 6 until my boyfriend bought the 2018 6 Touring model, its the second to last bottom trim of the 6 but it definitely doesn’t appear that way and is very well designed. The interior feels like its in the same class as a legit luxury car! Everything feels so plush and it’s steering is top notch too. Definitely on my fav midsize sedan list along with the Optima/K5 and Accord
Love the elegant timeless style of the 6. The turbocharged engine should have been offered years and years ago. I'll take a crystal blue Signature version
As a 2018 snowfake white signature owner I need to say you wont be disappointed. 4 years of ownership and I still look back at my parked 6 as I walk away from it. It truly is a beautiful car, far far FAR more timeless of a look then the new Camry, Accord or Sonatta.... Those 3 just look like ugly cybernetic bugs IMO, and seeing multiple clones of them crowd every store parking lot really doesn't help... Without question the Mazda is the only one I can see people looking at 20 years from now and still saying to themselves "that looks good!"
@@jasonlandlock8043 Disappointed with Honda for their 10th Gen Accord. I own a 9th Gen and it's far more handsome, though not as elegant as the 6, which is simply stunning.
The 6 really does everything well. The interior is the best in it's class, smaller screen or not IMO. The 2 tone seats with the black headliner ( in the Signature trim) is gorgeous. The 2021 RWD I-6 power talk has me intrigued...
Really well done review! You seemed connected to the car, and you connected with the viewer. Probably the best one I've seen for the Mazda 6! Which I'm just about to buy.
Nice to see that this car still holds its own even after the last couple years! I rarely seen any on the road even after these 2 years which I actually prefer... I have had my Mazda6 for 2 years now and my only complaint was their choice of tires. These All Season tires really hold the car back!! Once they began to wear down they were better but the car needs more grip so that it can put the power down! It has been fun and the car has only had premium fuel (occasionally I mix in some 100octane just for the hell of it) and on trips have gotten up to 35mpg but still had gobs of power for passing etc! Its super comfy and I am glad to have gotten it! I waited a long time to get a car that was comparable to my 2006 Mazdaspeed6 but AWD with a manual is really needed to really do that! Its probably just as fast but the gas mileage is significantly better even in the city. I am averaging about 24mpg in the city. pretty much inline with the sticker. Getting some new tires installed tomorrow and they are a much more aggressive design that should wake the car up pretty good!
The ventilated seats in the Mazda6 actually 'suck' air through them instead of 'blowing' air out of them like most other cars. They are definitely more effective than many others I have experienced. Must be because it helps draw the heat/moisture away from you instead of just blowing on you relying completely on evaporative cooling. Plus it also appears to suck some of the cool air from the front vents around your sides to your back before being 'sucked' in to the seat which would be cooler than the air some other systems have inside their seat before 'blowing' on you.
Who cares it only has 6 gears??? If it shifts smooth, is reliable, gets good gas mileage, why do I need another 50 more gears just to add to complexity. I hate when reviewers have to make acceleration and speed sound like the most important thing. People aren't buying a Mazda 6 to go street racing or to the track. If you want a sports car get a Civic R or STI.
@@msia40004 Mazda specifically tuned this vehicle tranny tonthe turbo. They feel that with more gears the vehicles performance would be compromised as it would constantly have to search for gears. I'll go with Mazdas expert opinion in this matter over your personal preferences!
When you're driving you don't need to touch any screen, you should be focused on driving. That's why the cut the touch acces once you're moving. Audio is on the tip of the finger, so why would you need to tamper with the display while you're driving ????
@@IReahpZz clearly... the 2.5t is being tuned. Once again.... any tuner can do this in mazdaedit. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qS1W5-V5t7M.html
i had a 2018 mazda 6 signature. now i have a turbo cx-5. i much prefer my turbo cx-5. it is better in every way than the mazda 6 except for fuel economy. the number of 2018-2019 and 2020 mazda 6 sold in canada is extremely low. that is what i liked about my 2018 mazda 6. i was the only one to have one in my area. cx-5 are everywhere.
Aytug Demir don’t forget the Hyundai Kia guys they all love to throw in sales figures as if that has any correlation with someone preferring a “different car”
@@DeanT1987 right on point man, I was watching a review on the 2020 CX-5 and it was unbelievable how many of the Hyundai/Kia fanboys were throwing in sales figures to try to justify whether or not that makes a car better than than the other, as if sales figures makes a car any better or worse
I think Mazda is correct in NOT putting touch screens in their cars. I do agree they could upgrade the camera but otherwise the central control panel becomes super intuitive and easy once you use it for a awhile. The truth of the mater is that you will only be doing a few basic functions when driving. Select a song, toggle back to Waze, or pick a pod cast and toggle back, volume, answer/hangup a call, read a text, etc. You'll find that the upward position of the screen is perfect for driving and keeps your eyes on the road while the button controls on the center console become supper intuitive and easy with a little practice. For instance, you can use the back button to toggle back to your last field with ease. You can get to most any function in under three button hits and then back in one more. All without looking away from the road. You don't need a touch screen for any of this and using a touchscreen while driving is very dangerous since its not tactile so you HAVE to look at it to use it. The voice controls are more then adequate to make a phone call or pull up a preset location on Waze or Google Maps. If you need to type in an address or search for things beyond the button controls efficiencies then you should pull over anyway. The way Mazda is doing it is safe, super intuitive and efficient and once you learn it is actually one of the best ones I've used. (comparing to Ford, GM, BMW Mini, Merc, Hyundai)
I had a 2006 Mazda 6 with the 2.3. I thought it had the perfect balance between comfort and sportiness, both in the suspension tune and throttle/brake feel. It had no body roll but it was still very comfortable. Many sporty cars have a harsh ride and overly touchy throttle and brakes.
Soyfan did great on this review. The Mazda 6 may not be for people who want all the tech, but its great for what it is. I'm critical of Soyfan's reviews sometimes, but he is my favorite RU-vid Auto reviewer hands down.
Great review! Really nice styling here and I do agree it will age well. I do think that infotainment screen that is touch only when stopped would drive me bonkers. Anyways, I recently picked up an Accord Sport 2.0T and am super happy with it. It also drives great and really gets up and goes with the 10AT. Cheers, Rich.
Gl. I don't trust honda 4cyl cars. I have 07 acura tsx. It breaks a lot from 100k-200k miles! Toyota and lexus can go to 300k miles with minimal problems.
My 2016 Mazda 6 has 70k miles and has gone through 4 OEM batteries, valve cover gasket is leaking, hydronic belt tensioner is leaking, had a misfire and had to replace a leaking fuel injector, brakes wear out fast and front rotors warp extremely quick. I wouldn't call that great reliability so far.
i think your opinion on the infotainment system is completely backwards, the scroll wheel is much better than anything out there right now. it is a touch screen fyi it just doesnt work in carplay and if it did you would always have so many finger prints on the display that during the day you wouldnt be able to see a thing
@@BlazeIDP Crazy considering the Mazda 6 is the same length as the Accord. Honda are wizards when it comes to interior space, especially in the Honda Fit.
Je Suis Un Ananas yeah they are but that does have to do with using more plastic than using premium material, check out my review on the 2 Mazda’s if you get a chance
That was a big mistake getting rid of the fog lights, and incorporating them into the regular head lights ,and yes that 6 speed transmission is slowing down the performance of the car .It might be tuned that way for better gas millage .
I don't mind the knob, it is pretty easy to use. I agree on the camera resolution, it is a potato for a 35K car. Power is good, it is a family sedan that is FWD. YES they need to get a new transmission, 6 speed is far too few gears
I wish we could get a manual transmission Mazda6 wagon with some towing capacity, like the Jetta Sportwagens. It would be a perfect enthusiast SUV replacement.
I'm not to enthusiastic about automatic only but I see what you're saying. I'd take an Accord Sport 2.0t manual to satisfy my enthusiast manual shifting needs.
@2WIREG lol nice one! "Manuals are garbage". Hahaha...I like how you added the part about how supercars don't use them. Perfectly captures how a nine year old might think. Well done.
Mazda6 was first Launched in 2002 mate! I know It because I have one, and It remains a reliable, comfy and fun car. Mazda makes amazing and gorgeous Cars, that 2020 is imo the most attractive sedan un any category.
& Yet you guys don't buy them, which makes it easier for buyers like me to pick them up new for cheap. I got a new 2018 Mazda 6 GT Turbo (Canadian model) with so many discounts it could make one's head spin. I do miss my LED Fogs from my 2017 Mazda 6 GT, it would have been nice if the chrome strips on the lower front bumper were LED fogs like the Accord. Headlights work great though, Bose sound system, interior and engine refinement has impressed my friends who have a Lexus. Yes it only has a 6 speed but I haven't had a recall or issues unlike the Toyota 8 speed & Honda 10 speed & I am still beating my fuel economy sticker by 1-3L/100kms depending on conditions. I Love having 310 ft-lbs of torque at 2000, low end is what I use everyday anyway!
The Mazda 6 reminds of the Nissan GTR due to the fact it kept the same body style for some time. Yet Mazda just keeps improving it like Nissan with the GTR. Can't wait for all new generation with a full redesign outside & in. Hopefully the start button is moved closer down & infotainment is like the all new Mazda 3.
Technically you're correct in saying that the current generation has been around since 2014, but this generation debuted in January 2013 as a 2014 model in the US. As for the rest of the world most got this generation in late 2012 so its been around for 8 years
I have one in a GTR trim and I have absolutely no complaints other than its stock SUV tires. Though, I'd urge you to wait for the 21' mazda 6 with RWD and Inline 6.
I'm not sure if you understand how modern turbo engines work.....You said you get the torque shove and it dies in the upper RPM range.....That's exactly what modern turbo engines do.
A much nicer looking grille than the Hyundai thats for sure, but does anyone else notice that Mazda had been making their grilles similar to Auras? They were doing the beak thing when Acura was doing it and as soon as Acura switched to the diamond design so did the Mazdas.
When I was car shopping months back this Mazda6 Signature was one of my top choices. I test drove it at a local auto show, and here’s my thoughts: Exterior and interior - unquestionably beautiful with the real wood trim and Napa leather and blingy exterior - great value - comfortable seats But that’s pretty much the only pros end and the cons start - Poor ergonomics - I hate the touchscreen lockout when in motion - the 360 camera is atrocious - poor interior space - poor trunk space - limited configuration of the instrument cluster - handling didn’t feel much different than other sedans I test drove.
Ergonomics. Like who thought the arm rest was supposed to be that small and useless? Also why did the car lean the OPPOSITE direction of my turn like all other cars...oh wait...the electronic suspension BS
I had the same thoughts after I went to check it out too. Honestly, I was excited to experience the steering feel and handling that people praised this car for but it just felt like the average Japanese sedan. Maybe 5 years ago it was the best in it's class, but for now I actually prefer the handling and steering feel of the 10th gen Honda Accord over the Mazda6.
Dà wèi Chan i also drove a Camry XSE v6 for comparison. Somehow the steering felt a tad heavier in it than the Mazda. The Camry somehow impressed me more than I thought vs the Mazda6. After watching these videos on the accord, Camry and Mazda6, I had this expectation that the accord was world class in all areas. I also test drove an accord at a local auto show and I have to say I was rather disappointed. Handling didn’t really feel world class to me. Nor was the ride. It was rather loud inside. I don’t like the push button shifter. The stereo was awful. I didn’t care for the turbo 4 cyl noise. Some tech like the HUD wasn’t my cup of tea. The seating position was low for me. Positives: The infotainment was good; the seats were comfortable.
@@naveenthemachine So what did you end up with? If none of these 3 worked and you're still looking perhaps consider the upcoming Sonata N-line and Kia K5 GT
DangerousDan oh that was months back. I chose the Camry XSE v6. I was willing to forgo ventilated seats and android auto (not that I have an android phone mind you) but when I heard the 2020 model was offering both, it was an easy choice Somehow compared against the Mazda6, and accord, the Camry v6 impressed me the most. Second place was actually the Kia Optima SX turbo.
I’m looking forward to seeing what the future holds. For one, I’d like to see the Mazda 6 slightly bigger in exterior/interior wise and offer an impressive hybrid option. Fingers crossed 🤞🏾
It likely will perform exactly the same as the 6, and might be slower from 0-100mph and above that, while being slightly quicker from 0-60 due to the AWD. I'm expecting 0-60 in about 5.8sec, but that thing is going to fall on its face after 80mph.
Big thing for me right now is compared to nearly all car manufacturers now, they did not switch to a CVT. Especially since apparently the majority of brands using CVT's that seem to be problematic are using ones from JATCO, and there's only 2 or 3 I think that don't for their CVT's. On another note I'm going to disagree on the touch screen. I find touch interfaces obnoxious in cars, look at Cadi's excessive touch everything for their screen and normal climate control panel, always have to look away from the road to see you're hitting just the right spot, more defined buttons work better in my opinion. Anything that keeps eyes on the road more for a driver is best I think.
Still the best looking family sedan although I would go with the Camry mainly cause it's currently the only car in the class to offer a six-cylinder until the new 6 comes out & I don't like turbo 4's.
Needing a car soon. Gonna go for a sedan. Not sure what I should get. Not gonna go for an accord or Camry. That Kia K5 looks really interesting. Maybe sonata N-line. A used g80? Something else? Maybe a BRZ? Just for fun and just deal with small back seats/trunk. My mind changes everyday lol.
Gotta be real with you Sofyan, touch screens are really distracting and I understand why Mazda does what they do with regards to infotainment. I'm speaking from experience, I drive an 18 Accord and I'd actually prefer something with haptic feedback like that dial.
I know he said that Toyota and Honda has more horsepower than the Mazda but after seeing his comparison of the Toyota Avalon and the Nissan Maxima, I no longer believe that you just only need more horsepower to be faster.
Happy belated 4th to you too. This is a nice car, but I am currently considering the following cars: Genesis G70 2.0T, Honda Accord 2.0T, or the new redesigned 2021 Acura TSX which will be coming out in a couple of months. Let me know please which car would you choose out of the ones I have mentioned.
You didn’t ask me but I would go with the 2021 Acura TLX. The TSX is no longer in production. Also, the Genesis G70 is a great car but I understand the dealer experience is horrible. The Honda is of course a safe bet. Congratulations and enjoy your new car once you decide.
Just saw a review a few days ago, we get it, you like the Mazda 6. Put 320 lb ft of torque in nearly any main stream sedan/cuv will cover a multitude of sins? Sooo sick of info screens stuck onto the dashboard.
I like mazda6 I think Mazda make good cars I really the turbo and the power Honda and Toyota are great but more power Mazda and Nissan has power in their cars
Yet the out-of-production Avenger, in the same class, has 305 horsepower. Still the only muscle car in the midsize segment, Dodge needs to bring it back. Was the best priced too.
New Accord is ugly. 4cyl hondas sucks. It will break a lot. My 07 acura tsx breaks a lot from 100k-200k miles. 4cyl with turbos? No thank u. Mazda or toyota for me.
Sofyan: Help me!!! Should I buy a 2017 Mazda 6 Grand Touring or a 2018 or later one? I would rather have the higher gas mileage of the pre-2018 Mazda 6s than the turbo of the 2018 and later! BUT, are the 2018s and newer really a better car???
I had a speed6 for many years... zero to 60 was not the cars forte... it was faster than most cars while on the freeway! Not to mention it was a complete blast in the rain with the AWD! I named mine Reyna because of the way she handled in the rain! The stock OEM tires held the car back and once those tires were switched out the car came alive! Minor mods and it was just that much better! I now have an '18 Grant Touring Reserve and its about 95% of what the Speed6 was but with way better gas mileage. Much smoother ride too but near no turbo lag! Mazda did a great job with this new engine!! And to say that the Speed6 wasn't special just isn't true... you have to actually drive one to see...
