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2017 Mazda Mazda6 review

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Mazda Mazda6 highlights

Customer rating

Pros

  • Sporty engine performance
  • Good fuel economy
  • Great handling

Cons

  • Only one engine option
  • Firmer ride than rivals
  • All-wheel drive is not available

Mileage (EPA estimate)

24 city, 34 highway, 28 combined

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A stylish sedan that knows how to have fun

When you need four doors and five seats but still want to have some fun when you get behind the wheel, the 2017 Mazda6 is the way to go. Take your friends for a day trip to the beach or ride solo on the way home from work; you'll love the Mazda6's peppy engine either way. Standard 17-inch wheels and unique design lines help the vehicle stand out among the sedan crowd. Search for the Grand Touring trim for luxury touches like leather seats to make the Mazda6 your four-door oasis.

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What is new for the 2017 Mazda Mazda6?

  • Mazda6 trims have been upgraded with Parking Sensors and Lane Departure Warning as standard equipment this year.
  • Heated Steering Wheel and Rear Seat Heaters features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The I Touring trim now comes with Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment.
  • The I Grand Touring trim now comes with Manual Transmission and Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment.

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5 reasons to buy the 2017 Mazda Mazda6

1. Peppy engine  

Jet around town running errands, take the dog to the park or drop the kids off at school in no time with the Mazda6's 2.5L four-cylinder engine. The car's 184 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque will get you where you're going in a flash. Opt for the top-of-the-line Grand Touring trim with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters to control the power. 

2. Fuel-sipping  

You've got more important things to worry about than remembering to get gas. Thankfully, all Mazda6 trims equipped with an automatic transmission get an EPA-estimated 29 mpg combined.

Choose the Grand Touring trim with a Premium package and you'll get a regenerative braking system that collects and temporarily distributes power to some of the accessories to improve fuel economy to an EPA-estimated 30 mpg combined.
 

3. The more, the merrier 

With your Mazda6, everyone will ride comfortably. The backseat boasts a generous 38.7 inches of legroom and 37.1 inches of headroom that will put even the tallest passengers at ease. Pack the camping gear into the trunk's 14.8 cu-ft of space and head to the mountains. Everyone has space in the Mazda6. 

4. Tune in  

Pump up the jams as you drive out of town or tune into the latest podcast at the end of a long day with the Mazda6's standard Bluetooth® connectivity, USB port, and six-speaker sound system. A seven-inch touchscreen controls the infotainment system, and you can shop for the Grand Touring trim to add a navigation system and 11-speaker Bose audio system.

No matter which Mazda6 you choose, you'll stay connected.  

5. A feature-filled cabin 

Step into the Mazda6, and you'll immediately notice all of its standard features. The base Sport trim comes with keyless entry and ignition, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and voice command controls.

Shop for the Touring trim to get blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alerts, or choose the Grand Touring trim for a standard sunroof and leather seats.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4
Above Average

RepairPal gave the Mazda Mazda6 an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Mazda Mazda6 16th out of 28 among Midsize Cars.

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Mazda Mazda6 features and specs

I Sport 2WD 4D Sedan

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Manual Transmission
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • Cloth Seats
  • Navigation System
  • Rear Spoiler

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.5L

Horsepower

184

Torque (ft-lbs)

185

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

16.4

Wheelbase

111.4"

Overall length

192.7"

Width

72.4"

Height

57.1"

Leg room

F 42.2"/R 38.7"

Head room

F 38.4"/R 37.1"

Front tires

P225/55VR17

Rear tires

P225/55VR17

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Manual 6

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