Overall reader verdict 4 out of 5 stars

  • What's it like to drive
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Running costs
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Quality, practicality and equipment
    3 out of 5 stars

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Mazda 6
28 reader reviews for Mazda 6 Hatchback.

  • 2.2D 125 S 5dr

    Andrew Murphy Date: 28/06/2009
    • Overall verdict
      4 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      3 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      4 out of 5 stars

    My car

    I am running this car as a demonstrator before finally ordering my new company car. Prior to trying out the Mazda 6, I tried a Mondeo 2.0 Diesel and Petrol, both in Titanium trim. I've never been a Ford person and thought the new Mondeo may change my mind. It didn't! It still feels like a 'bin' to drive, just a bigger bin! The Mazda, on the other hand, was a surprisingly different, and much better car. It feels like a driver's car, it looks better (the Mondeo is actually pretty ugly from all angles...so much for Kinetic design!) and is quite punchy, even in 123PS guise. I shall be ordering the 2.2D 163 TS2 in Aurura blue with chrome mirrors, aluminium handbrake and pedals, MPS-style gear knob, rear wing spoiler and front Sport grille. I still miss my Lexus GS 300SE but this car goes a long way to mitigating my feelings. A damn fine car Mazda!

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