Mazda 6 (2013 to 2022)

Score: 8.2 / 10
“The Mazda 6 is a viable option to the Ford Mondeo, Vauxhall Insignia and Volkswagen Passat, and exceeds those rivals in some areas – such as its particularly impressive safety package.”
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Model reviewed: Saloon range
Score: 8 / 10
“The Mazda 6 has long been an Auto Express favourite, winning the Best Family Car category in our 2013 and 2014 New Car Awards. The fact that it’s still one of the best in its class after this length of time shows just how good it is.”
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Model reviewed: Tourer (estate) range
Score: 8 / 10
“The Mazda 6 Tourer is a spacious, economical and well-made estate that rivals the Ford Mondeo.”
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Model reviewed: Saloon range
Score: 8 / 10
“The Mazda 6 brings above-average levels of style and driving appeal to the big family car class. It’s also classy and very well equipped, but running costs are on the high side and it’s starting to show its age in a couple of areas.”
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Model reviewed: Tourer (estate) range
Score: 8 / 10
“The Mazda 6 Tourer is classy, practical and unusually good to drive for an estate car. It’s very well equipped too, but running costs are higher than average and it’s starting to show its age in some key areas.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Mazda 6 is now closer than ever to upsetting the established class leaders.”
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Model reviewed: 2.5-litre petrol automatic GT Sport Nav+
Score: 7 / 10
“If you care about driving and your reasonably priced saloon must sup unleaded petrol, the Mazda6 makes a strong case for itself. For a front-driver it’s not only unusually satisfying but satisfying full stop.”
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Model reviewed: 2.2-litre diesel manual SE-L Nav
Score: 8 / 10
“Stylish, smooth and exceptionally comfortable, the ‘tweaked’ Mazda 6 doesn’t move the game forwards but maintains its appeal.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Some welcome tweaks should put the Mazda 6 on more choice lists.”
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Model reviewed: Saloon range
Score: 8 / 10
“A new petrol engine and posher interior, plus even tidier road manners make the Mazda 6 an even better cut-price BMW 3 Series and a far better prospect than the underwhelming Jaguar XE – courtesy of its sharp drive and better quality cabin.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Mazda has done a seriously impressive job of updating the 6 to keep it competitive. Few estates and saloons at this price point can deliver such a rewarding drive. With superb equipment levels, excellent practicality and handsome looks, it’s one of the best-value packages in today’s market.”
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Model reviewed: Saloon range
Score: 8 / 10
“The fact that there’s no hatchback version of the Mazda 6 is disappointing, and while the diesels make more economic sense if you plan to rack up a high mileage, we’d for a petrol model every time on the basis of their superior driving experience.”
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Model reviewed: Saloon range
Score: 7.4 / 10
“The Mazda6 saloon is one of our favourite family cars, with sharp looks, precise handling and fuel-efficient engines.”
Author: Richard Ingram
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Model reviewed: Tourer (estate) range
Score: 7.4 / 10
“The Mazda6 Tourer is a fun-to-drive and good-looking estate, but some will miss the now-deleted diesel options.”
Author: Ben Custard
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Model reviewed: Tourer estate range
Score: 7 / 10
“The Mazda 6 Tourer is a smart estate car that comes packed with standard equipment and safety kit, but alternatives can carry a lot more in their boots.”
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Model reviewed: Saloon range
Score: 7 / 10
“The Mazda 6 is a smart saloon car that comes packed with standard equipment and safety kit, but there are roomier alternatives and engine choice is a little limited.”
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Model reviewed: 2.5-litre petrol automatic GT Sport Nav saloon
“Improved quality and more safety equipment in particular than ever before on the 6, although possibly not quite as cost-competitive.”
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Model reviewed: 2.2-litre diesel manual SE-L Lux Nav+ saloon
“The Mazda 6 sits low to the ground and boasts sweeping lines and a raking roofline that give it genuinely appealing coupe looks – but which also help it stay glued to the road and deliver sharp, nimble handling and sure-footed, flat cornering.”
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Model reviewed: 2.5-litre petrol automatic GT Sport Nav+ Tourer
“The Mazda6 has always been a bit of a looker and the latest model is no exception, with new grille with redesigned headlights, LED running lights, smart new alloy wheels and new rear light clusters. The interior too, is smart, chic and functional, with plenty of space for five passengers.”
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre petrol manual Sport Nav+ Tourer
“The new Mazda6 is radically different and upgraded both outside and in, and the emphasis has been to ramp up driving enjoyment and safety technology with more features as standard. It’s an impressive package for a mainstream model and offers better value for money eye-appeal.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Forget about SUVs. The Mazda 6, particularly in estate form, is proof that brilliant mainstream family cars still exist.”
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel automatic GT Sport Nav+ Tourer
Score: 8 / 10
“Perhaps the thing that impressed us most with this latest Mazda 6 was the refinement; it really is a much quieter place to be on motorway journeys than previous models, and when it can also return decent fuel economy.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Mazda 6 puts the Japanese firmly among the frontrunners in the family car class. Thanks to Mazda’s attention to detail and commitment to weight reduction in order to improve economy and emissions, the 6 is good to drive and easy on the wallet.”
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Model reviewed: saloon range
Score: 8.6 / 10
“Stylish, sharp driving, well-equipped Mondeo alternative”
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Model reviewed: estate range
Score: 8 / 10
“Expect reliability, on top of a full complement of safety systems and the 64mpg claimed average fuel economy from one of the diesel choices will no doubt be a draw, too.”
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Model reviewed: 2.5-litre petrol automatic GT Sport Nav+
Score: 6 / 10
“Well-equipped and fun to drive family car.”
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Model reviewed: 2.2-litre diesel manual GT Sport Nav+
Score: 6 / 10
“Mazda has pitched the 6 upmarket with some success, and it’s still as enjoyable to drive as it ever was. So despite feeling a little dated in some areas, it remains a worthwhile alternative to the usual suspects (ie – the Germans). Just don’t bother with the top-of-the-range versions.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview (saloon and estate)
Score: 7 / 10
“Another good Mazda from one of the very few car companies – any company, come to that – which simply doesn’t make a bad product.”
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Score: 8 / 10
“The Mazda 6 is a well rounded and appealing car, but it’s not as spacious nor quite as good to drive as its rivals.”
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