2018 Mazda Mazda6 review
Mazda Mazda6 highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Agile handling
- Two engine options
- Comfortable cabin
Cons
- All-wheel drive is not available
- Firmer ride than the competition
- Infotainment not intuitive
Mileage (EPA estimate)
23 city, 31 highway, 26 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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A stylish, sporty sedan with lots of comfort
If you're looking for a four-door sedan with above-average styling, impressive handling, and plenty of pep in its step, the 2018 Mazda6 is for you. Standard 17-inch wheels and elegant exterior design lines will catch any eye as you zip around town and you'll enjoy standard creature comforts like a leather-wrapped steering wheel and touchscreen display on every trim level. Agile steering will make you feel at home behind the wheel of the Mazda6, and its large rear seats will make carting family and friends around easier than ever.
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What is new for the 2018 Mazda Mazda6?
- The Mazda6 is available in a variety of new trims, including the Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, Signature, Sport, and Touring.
- The I Grand Touring, I Sport, and I Touring trims have been discontinued for 2018.
- Mazda6 trims have been upgraded with Automated Cruise Control, Heated Steering Wheel, A/C Seat(s), Rear Seat Heaters, Turbo Charged Engine, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment this year.
2018 Mazda Mazda6 trims
Sport:
- 187-hp, 186-lb-ft of torque 2.5L
- Rear Defroster
- Cruise Control
- Cloth Seats
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
- Side Airbags
- Overhead Airbags
- Rear View Camera
- View our Mazda Mazda6 Sport inventory
Touring:
- Includes all features available on the Sport
- Sunroofs
- Automated Cruise Control
- Power Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leatherette Seats
- Lane Departure Warning
- View our Mazda Mazda6 Touring inventory
Grand Touring:
- Includes all features available on the Touring
- 227-hp, 310-lb-ft of torque 2.5L
- Turbo Charged Engine
- BOSE Sound System
- Navigation System
- Satellite Radio Ready
- View our Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring inventory
Grand Touring Reserve:
- Includes all features available on the Grand Touring
- Head Up Display
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seats
- A/C Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear Spoiler
- View our Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve inventory
Signature:
- Includes all features available on the Grand Touring Reserve
- Parking Sensors
- View our Mazda Mazda6 Signature inventory
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5 reasons to buy the 2018 Mazda Mazda6
1. Two great engine options
The Mazda6 flips the assumption that sedans are boring to drive. The base Sport and Touring trim levels come with a lively 2.5L four-cylinder engine that produces 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque. Kick things up a notch by shopping for the Grand Touring trim with its turbocharged 2.5L engine that pumps out 250 horses and 310 lb-ft of torque.
2. More driving, less pumping
You'll spend more time hugging the curves on winding roads and less time at the gas station with the Mazda6. The base 2.5L engine paired with an automatic transmission gets an EPA-estimated 29 mpg combined, while the turbocharged 2.5L engine delivers an EPA-estimated 26 mpg combined.
3. Spacious all around
You'll ride easily in the Mazda6, and so will all your passengers. The rear seat welcomes even your tallest friends, with 38.7 inches of legroom and 37.1 inches of headroom. Or gather the family for a weekend getaway to the mountains and fill up the 14.7 cu-ft trunk with all your gear. With the Mazda6, you'll invite everyone along for the ride.
4. Filled the brim with features
The base Sport trim comes with plenty of impressive features, including keyless entry, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, blind-spot monitoring, and a cross-traffic alert system.
5. Connect any way you want
Bring your devices along for the ride in the 2018 Mazda6 and connect them via standard Bluetooth® connectivity or a USB port. Control everything using the eight-inch touchscreen display. Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration are included starting at the Touring trim level, and an 11-speaker Bose sound system comes standard on the Grand Touring trim.
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Ratings & reliability
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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Touring 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Front Seat Heaters
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leatherette Seats
- Manual Transmission
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Navigation System
- Parking Sensors
- Rear Spoiler
- Remote Start
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.5L
Horsepower
187
Torque (ft-lbs)
186
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 37.4"/R 37.1"
Front tires
P225/45WR19
Rear tires
P225/45WR19
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2018 Mazda Mazda6 FAQ
The 2018 Mazda Mazda6 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Touring : 26 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
- Grand Touring Reserve : 23 MPG City and 31 MPG Highway
- Grand Touring : 23 MPG City and 31 MPG Highway
- Sport : 26 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
- Signature : 23 MPG City and 31 MPG Highway
The Mazda Mazda6 received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Mazda Mazda6 as 15 out of 28 among Midsize Car
The 2018 Mazda Mazda6 has received an average 4.6 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2018 Mazda Mazda6, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2018 Mazda Mazda6 Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2018 Mazda Mazda6:
- Grand Touring
- Grand Touring Reserve
- Signature
- Sport
- Touring
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