In the context of Camrys and Accords and Fusions, the Mazda 6 has been a slow seller; but that doesn't make it less worthy of attention. Width measurements are indicated without outside mirrors. If the vehicle is driven without the seatback locked, it could fold down suddenly and cause an accident. This applies to vehicles weighing less than 10,000 pounds, which means buses and trucks… Mighty 707-hp Hellcat-powered Dodges are great, but there aren't always enough public places to safely exploit that capability before congested roads hamper your fun. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the Sport and Touring trims while a six-speed automatic is available as an option.
Instead, this is a satisfying, sporty-driving car, with performance that's more responsive and vivid than what most affordable mid-size sedans offer. With a refined, masculine face and rippled, muscular-looking front fender lines, an arched roofline, and smooth but finely detailed taillights, the Mazda 6 is eye-catching. It's hard to find a bad angle on this car, and the proportions are the best they get in this class. Great looks, fuel-efficient engines, a revamped interior that can meet many tastes, and all the technology can provide for the 2016 model year. The affected vehicles are equipped with a fuel tank with a shut-off valve that can allow fuel to enter into the fuel tank emissions systems. In addition to all the usual airbags, stability control, and four-wheel disc brakes with brake assist, some Mazda 6 models are offered with blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert—a system that helps spot cars as you're backing out of a parking space, or warn of an adjacent vehicle when changing lanes. Enter cars with 200 hp or less.
A rearview camera is available on the base Sport and standard on both the Touring and Grand Touring models. These repairs will be performed free of charge. It's fitted with direct injection, variable valve control, and a very high 13:1 compression ratio unleaded gas is just fine. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. With a curb weight of just 3,200 pounds, the 6 feels friskier than other cars its size with similar output.
When it locks up due to driving, finding an address is almost impossible until you stop. The small hatch has just been revised for the 2014 model year, gaining a new front end and additional interior features. It is a better system than what the 6 originally came with, with much quicker responses, easier-to-navigate screens, and better voice recognition, especially when entering an address on navigation-equipped models. Along with a brand-new exterior also came a revamped interior. What We Think In the midsize family sedan class, the 2016 Mazda6 is one of the sportiest offerings, combining great driving dynamics, eye-catching style, fuel efficiency, and class above features.
The Mazda 6 is a very fuel-efficient car thanks to smart engineering and a lightweight design. With the automatic, you get crisp, very quick shifts and almost the feel of a dual-clutch unit. The engines will be paired with a 6-speed manual or optional automatic transmission. Driving without tightly securing cargo and luggage is dangerous as it could move and become an obstruction to driving during emergency braking or a collision resulting in an unexpected accident. Two packages are available in the Touring trim but they can only be opted in cars with the six-speed automatic. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repairs have been completed.
If the red indication is visible behind the push knob, it means the seatback is not locked. It competes with the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Volkswagen Golf and Jetta, among others. Mazda's number for this recall is 8615J. When it comes to technology, offers an updated navigation display, a reconfigured instrument cluster, and, for the first time on this model, a head-up display system. While there's no hybrid model, there is an available mileage-boosting electrical system, and even the base 6 returns the mileage of a smaller model.
Remedy Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will attach a protective pad on the seat frame. An engine that stalls increases the risk of a crash. Other noteworthy safety options include automatic emergency braking which helps prevent collisions due to inattention, at speeds between 4 and 19 mph , automatic high beams, adaptive cruise control, and adaptive front lighting. The rear bench seat lacks the head room that taller adults need, and it's positioned quite high up. It is looking less likely that a diesel will arrive for the 6 in this generation, however. The recall began November 1, 2016. Mazda's number for this recall is 1517H.
In the i Touring trim, the Popular Equipment package adds an auto-dimming rearview mirror, dual-zone climate control, a nine-speaker Bose surround sound system, and a sharkfin antenna. Interior materials have been improved, and there are more silver metallic-look trim accents now that help spruce up the look and provide more visual interest. The coefficient of drag is as low as 0. On the back, the 2016 Mazda 2 has a different rear bumper and new taillights. Ride quality is impressive, but not quite luxury-car quiet. The oil burner will be joined by the gasoline-powered SkyActiv-G 1.