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Mazda 6 Hatchback 1.8 S 5dr

For Even though this is the cheapest 6, it still has decent equipment, including air-con, alloy wheels, good safety kit and a connection for an MP3 player.

Against The engine can struggle to shift the car's weight, and it can't match the economy or pull of the diesel alternatives. Plus, S trim is the only one to come without climate control.

What Car? says

5 out of 5 stars

Given how much you get for how little in this model, we can't see any point in spending more. Even this, the most basic 6, is a smart-looking good-to-drive hatchback.

Key facts

0–60mph: 11.6 secs
Top speed: 123 mph
Average mpg: 40.9
Tank range: 573 miles

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Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Engines are smooth and strong
Ride & Handling
4 out of 5 stars
Agile handling and decent comfort
Refinement
3 out of 5 stars
Some road noise, but it's still pretty good
Buying & Owning
5 out of 5 stars
Makes a great company car
Quality & Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
Looks stylish; shouldn't go wrong
Safety & Security
5 out of 5 stars
Everything you'd expect and more
Behind The Wheel
4 out of 5 stars
Clear controls and plenty of adjustment
Space & Practicality
4 out of 5 stars
Big boot and a roomy cabin
Equipment
5 out of 5 stars
All trims offer excellent value

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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Mazda 6 is a very appealing family car choice. Although it's not quite as refined or classy as the class leaders, most versions are significantly cheaper, and few rivals can match it 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 incredibly 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.