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Mazda 6 Hatchback 1.8 TS 5dr

For Even the basic S-trimmed car is well equipped, but to that TS adds cruise and climate controls, as well as leather trim on the gear lever and steering wheel.

Against The engine can struggle to shift the car's weight, and it can't match the economy or pull of the diesel alternatives. There's quite a high price to pay for TS over S trim.

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

You may fancy climate control over the S-trimmed car's straight air-con, but we don't think TS has enough extra kit over the cheaper S to justify the additional cost.

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.