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2017 Sport 4dr 2017.5 Sedan
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Price:   -  From $21,945
2017 Sport 4dr Sedan Price:   -  From $21,945
2017 Touring 4dr 2017.5 Sedan Price:   -  From $24,195
2017 Touring 4dr Sedan Price:   -  From $24,195
2017 Grand Touring 4dr 2017.5 Sedan Price:   -  From $30,695
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Overview

Mazda's entry in the midsize category doesn't try to deliver all things to all buyers. Instead, the sedan couples the company’s SkyActiv technology and KODO design language, to create a family car that’s athletic, economical, and stylish, as well as practical. For years, Mazda has been promoting the sporty nature of nearly all of its models, and that description is undeniably true of the Mazda6.

What's New for 2017

Addition of Mazda’s exclusive G-Vectoring Control as standard equipment is the foremost news for 2017. Additional sound-absorption material has been added, too.

Mazda Connect, which integrates Bluetooth, USB pairing and diagnostic controls into a 7-inch touchscreen color display with control knob, infotainment is newly standard on the Sport model with manual shift. Smart City Brake Support, automatic headlights, and rain-sensing wipers now are standard on the Touring model. Grand Touring trim adds some active-safety features: lane-keep assist, traffic sign recognition, and high-beam control. A Premium Package that includes regenerative braking is newly optional for the Grand Touring.

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Choosing Your Mazda Mazda6

Mazda has done quite a good job of keeping the selection process simple. All Mazda6s contain the same 2.5-liter SkyActiv-G engine, which develops 184 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 185 pound-feet of torque at 3,250 rpm. Additionally, all models come only with front-wheel drive.

The only actual drivetrain option is the choice between a six-speed manual transmission or an automatic (also with six speeds). The base Sport and mid-range Touring trim levels are available with both, while the top-rung Grand Touring comes only with automatic.

Fuel economy with automatic is estimated at 26 mpg in city driving and 35 mpg on the highway (29 mpg combined). Manual shift lowers the estimate to 24/34 mpg (city/highway) and 28 mpg combined.

Once you’ve decided on a transmission, you simply need to survey the three available trim levels to pick the equipment list that you prefer:

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Sport

The Sport starts at $22,780 (destination included) with the six-speed manual transmission, but jumps to $23,830 for an automatic-equipped model. Standard features include an electronic parking brake, cloth upholstery, 60/40 split-folding rear seat, pushbutton starter, rearview camera, six-speaker audio with CD player and HD radio, 17-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, cruise control, and dynamic stability control. Both manual and automatic-transmission models now include Mazda Connect.

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Touring

A Touring with the six-speed manual transmission starts at $25,030 and rises to $26,080 with the automatic. This trim level adds to the base equipment a dual-zone automatic climate control, a six-way power driver’s seat, rear vents, 7-inch touchscreen, 19-inch aluminum wheels, keyless entry, leatherette seating, Standard safety features include blind-sport monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.

Two option packages are available for the Touring sedan. The Bose/Moonroof/Satellite Radio Package, available only on models with the automatic transmission, adds $1,325 to the base price. This is required if you also want to add the $1,425 Touring Premium Package, which comes with automatic LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, adaptive front lighting, auto-dimming inside and driver’s rearview mirrors, HomeLink, and heated front seats.

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Grand Touring

Topping the range, the Grand Touring model checks in at $31,530. This trim level adds such step-up amenities as perforated leather seating, a navigation system, head-up display, lighted grille, LED foglamps, six-way power passenger seat, dark alloy wheels, paddle shifters, radar cruise control, and a rear lip spoiler. Standard safety equipment includes lane-keep assist and traffic sign recognition. Laminated front side windows help keep the Grand Touring quiet inside.

The new $2,500 Premium Package for Grand Touring trim includes i-ELOOP regenerative braking with active grille shutters, rear outboard seat heaters, a heated steering wheel, Nappa leather seating surfaces, LED accent lighting, black headliner, and leather-wrapped steering wheel.

With i-ELOOP installed, fuel economy is slightly better, estimated at 27/35 mpg (city/highway), or 30 mpg combined. For the 2016 model, the EPA had issued a considerably thriftier estimate for a Mazda6 with i-ELOOP: 28/40 mpg (city/highway), or 32 mpg combined.

CarsDirect Tip

Basic Mazda6 handling virtues come with any of the three trim levels, but the differences in amenities are considerable. There’s quite a jump in price between the Touring and Grand Touring trim levels. If you can live without leather seating, a Touring with the two option packages could be a worthy compromise.

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: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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While it doesn't come close to matching the sales numbers of Toyota's Camry, Honda's Accord, or Ford's Fusion, the 2017 Mazda6's interior comfort alone sets it apart from the rest of the midsize sedan segment.

Pricing and Equipment

The 2017 Mazda6 start at $22,820 (including an $875 destination charge) for the base Sport trim with a six-speed manual transmission. That can rise to over $35,000 for a Grand Touring model equipped with the GT Premium Package. The mid-level Touring trim with an automatic transmission represents a happy medium, with a starting price of $26,120 and standard features that include:

  • 19-inch alloy wheels
  • Automatic headlights
  • Bluetooth audio and phone capability
  • Seven-inch color touchscreen infotainment display
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
  • Proximity key with push-button start
  • Blind spot monitor and rear cross-traffic alert
  • Low speed automatic emergency braking

All trim levels come with a standard rearview camera. Blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and low speed automatic emergency braking systems are not available on the base Sport trim, although as noted, it's standard on the Touring and Grand Touring. Mazda's most advanced safety features, including automatic high beams, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, radar cruise control, and all-speed automatic emergency braking, are standard on the top-level Grand Touring models, but is unavailable on lesser trim levels.

The Mazda6 is only offers one available engine, a 184 horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder that's owners can pair to either a slick six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The automatic is the only available transmission on the Grand Touring trim.

Performance Pros

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  • The 2.5-liter engine, highly efficient to begin with, returns an EPA-estimated 27 miles per gallon in the city, 35 mpg on the freeway, and 30 mpg combined when equipped with Mazda's i-Eloop regenerative engine braking system (included in the Grand Touring Premium Package).
  • Mazda's new engine management system (G-Vectoring Control) controls is a boon to straight-line acceleration and stability.
  • The Mazda6's combination of light weight (3,200 pounds in base trim), excellent steering feel, and balanced, sporty ride make it the most entertaining sedan in the midsize class.

Performance Cons

  • Power from the 2.5-liter engine is certainly competitive for the class, but if you're looking for more you're out of luck, as Mazda offers neither a V6 nor a turbocharged four-cylinder engine as an option.
  • The Mazda's firm, sporty ride – even on the Sport model's 17-inch wheels - isn't for everyone and may turn off drivers accustomed to a soft, plush ride.
  • Although it’s a good performer, you have to keep engine revs up in order to keep it on the boil.

Interior Pros

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  • Front seat occupants will find plenty of knee, leg, and headroom – even with the optional sunroof.
  • The new dashboard infotainment screen is larger and brighter, making it easier to read.
  • The trunk features a wide opening, and the back seats split and fold forward for added cargo-hauling versatility.
  • The Grand Touring model's optional Nappa leather seats – part of the optional Premium Package – give it a luxury-level look and feel.

Interior Cons

  • Despite added sound-deadening materials, interior sound levels are higher than most vehicles in the class.
  • The most luxurious models come with a sizeable price premium.
  • Mazda's infotainment system, now standard across the lineup, features a controller that is both cumbersome to use and distracting. Topping it off, the system is neither Android Auto nor Apple CarPlay compatible.
  • A sloping roofline means rear seat headroom is tight for taller passengers.

The Most Pleasant Surprise

Mazda's interior treatments are among the best in any class it competes in, and the Mazda6 is no different. If you're buying the Grand Touring, make sure to grab the sumptuous Nappa leather for a class-above feel.

The Least Pleasant Surprise

Mazda's infotainment system continues to frustrate. Setting station presets requires multiple menu steps, while using the controller, itself, is both cumbersome and best and distracting at worst.

The Bottom Line

Like the rest of Mazda's offerings, the Mazda6's isn't for everyone (even though we adore it). Its sporty ride is far from plush, the infotainment system is hardly intuitive, and the advanced safety features Mazda touts are only available on the Grand Touring model. But like its stable mates, a stunning exterior, quick, agile handling, and an entertaining, fuel efficient, four-cylinder engines make the Mazda6 a top choice in the midsize segment.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.5L I-4 / 184 HP / 185 ft.lbs.
Transmission
Standard: 6-spd man w/OD
Available: 6-spd sequential shift control auto w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
24 / 34 / 29 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.5L I-4 / 184 HP / 185 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
24 / 34 / 29 Mpg
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-link
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Steel
Fuel Tank
16.4 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$63
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
14.8 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
100 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
192.7 "
Exterior Width
72.4 "
Exterior Height
57.1 "
Front Headroom
38.4 "
Rear Headroom
37.1 "
Front Legroom
42.2 "
Rear Legroom
38.7 "
Front Shoulder Room
57.1 "
Rear Shoulder Room
55.5 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
3,179 Lbs. / 3,250 Lbs.
Wheel Base
111 "
Turning Radius
18.3 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
17.0 " Silver Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone / Metallic Monotone / Pearlcoat Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote
Bumpers
Body-colored
Grille Moldings
Black W/chrome Accents
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Cloth
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
6-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
6-way
Front Armrests
6-way
Rear Armrests
Center
Rear Seats
60-40 Bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Am/fm/hd, Seek-scan
Speakers
6
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Day-night / Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Driver And Passenger
Tinted Windows
Light
Vanity Mirrors
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
2
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Rear
Security Systems
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Major Components Months
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation
60 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles

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