For It has a big, well designed boot and it's great to drive. Low emissions and strong resale values make it a sound company or private choice. Plus, it's well equipped.
Against There are quieter estate cars and some of the plastics in the cabin are hard and unappealing to the touch.
What Car? says
A desirable and practical family estate that's roomy, easy on the pocket and great to drive.
Reader review rating
3.75
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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.
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