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Mazda 6 Tourer 2.0 Skyactiv-G Sport 5dr Review

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We have yet to drive this petrol engine, but a 0-62mph time of 9.4secs suggests it won’t feel much quicker than the cheaper 143bhp 2.0-litre.

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Mazda can be summed up in a single word: bold. Not only do its cars generally look like nothing else on the market, but it’s also invested heavily in innovative engine technology.

So, while many car makers have moved to smaller turbocharged engines, Mazda instead offers larger motors that are still efficient. For example, the entry-level petrol option in the Mazda 3 is a 2.0-litre unit –&nbsp;far larger than what you’ll find in most rivals – but it remains very clean.

Highlights of Mazda’s line-up include the MX-5 sports car, which has won our Convertible of the Year Award multiple times, and the CX-5 large SUV, which was named as our inaugural best car for dog owners.

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Sport trim is offered only with the higher-powered 2.0-litre engine. It’s a big price jump from the entry-level 6 Tourer that we prefer, but it does get heated and electrically adjustable front seats, plus a reversing camera, 19-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry and a Bose sound system.

Sport

2.0 Skyactiv-G Sport 5dr

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DSTC-Dynamic Stability and Traction Control

Height adjustable front seatbelts with pre-tensioners and load limiters

Electric front/rear windows/one touch facility

Blind spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert

Electrically adjustable/heated/auto power folding door mirrors with integrated indicators

LED rear combination lights with LED rear turn lights

Lane keep assist system (LAS) with Lane departure warning system (LDWS)

Wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto

Driver seat with power slide, recline, height and lumbar adjustment with memory

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The Mazda 6 Tourer is a stylish family estate, but there are rivals that offer greater practicality and a more comfortable ride

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Huge boot and excellent practicality</li> <li>Plenty of interior space so you can carry passengers as well as luggage </li> <li>Strong engines to pull a heavily laden car</li> <li>Comfortable ride, especially on the motorway</li> <li>Low running costs for company car drivers</li></ul>

If you’re after bags of space but you don’t want to commit to the van-like dimensions and styling of an MPV, there are some great estate cars on offer that should do the job.

Tricks to look out for include an electric tailgate&nbsp;that opens automatically when you wave your foot under the rear bumper; this is&nbsp;particularly handy if you’re trying to load in a heavy or&nbsp;bulky item. You should also look for handles in the side of the boot itself that can drop down the rear seats; these are much more convenient than having to walk around the side of the car to do it.

There are some terrific estates at most price ranges. The humble Skoda Fabia Estate offers cavernous space for not much cash at all, for example.

Further up the price range, another of our perennial favourites is the Skoda Superb Estate;&nbsp;it’s great to drive and as practical as most people should ever need. Meanwhile, for serious mile-munching ability and a premium, well-finished interior, it’s hard to look beyond the BMW 5 Series Touring.

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