What does it cost?
For TS is the most basic trim in the 6 estate, yet climate control, cruise control and a good amount of safety kit are standard. Choosing this petrol engine over a diesel saves plenty of cash.
Against The engine can't match the economy or low-down pull of the diesels, and some may hanker after the better specification of TS2 trim.
What Car? says
High-mileage business users may find that a diesel model makes more sense, but because this model is so much cheaper, we think it will make the best buy for some people.
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Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
The Mazda 6 is a very appealing family estate choice. Although it's not quite as refined or classy as a Ford Mondeo, most versions are significantly cheaper and few rivals can match the 6 for style or long-term reliability.
We reckon the cheaper models are the pick of the range - they supply plenty of kit and power, but keep ownership costs low.
Venture higher up the range and you get plenty of kit, but you lose out on the 6's value-for-money appeal and the 2.5-litre petrol engine has a bit of a thirst.Some of the interior trim is rather hard and plasticky, but this is a well-built car and our reliability and customer satisfaction surveys suggest that owners are a happy bunch and unlikely to be troubled by many reliability worries.
Reader test team says:
Mazda 6 Estate 2.2D 163 TS 5dr
Changed from Honda Accord to the Mazda Estate 163 Takayuma - mistake. No matter how easily I drive the Mazda I can't get over 42/43mpg whereas in the…
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Mazda 6 Estate 2.0 TS 5dr
I bought this car in early September, and in Summer driving conditions the car drives like a dream. 10/10. Lovely cornering, comfortable driving…
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Mazda 6 Estate 2.0D Sports Luxury 5dr
I am perplexed by my car compared to other reviews. It is the most disappointing I have had, primarily because of the poor economy. It costs me £500…
2
out of 5 stars
Mazda 6 Estate 2.0 TS 5dr
Took delivery of my 6 Takuya Estate last month. Did a lot of research, and short listed 2 - Toyota Avensis, and the Mazda 6. Settled for the Mazda 6,…
5
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Mazda 6 Estate 2.2D 163 TS 5dr
This is our favourite diesel engine in the range and company users in particular will love this model. Overall, it's our 2010 Estate Car of the Year.
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