Road TestCar reviews - Mazda - Mazda6 - Luxury Sports hatchMazda modelsOverviewThe new Mazda6 hatch could well be the best value mid-sizer available21 Jan 2003 By BRUCE NEWTON THE Mazda6 is believed by the company to embody all the elements of its emergence as a maker of "sporting" cars. Where previous mid-size Mazdas were uncompromisingly conservative, the new car has a distinct edge in both the way it looks and acts. New looks are underpinned by a very competent chassis providing a comfortable ride with excellent handling and a fresh, 2.3-litre all-alloy four-cylinder engine that delivers smooth, very economical performance. The only downside is that its recommended diet is premium unleaded fuel. The car is also roomier, safer in a crash and offers decent loading facilities - especially in hatchback versions. If this is Mazda's interpretation of European design, then the company's engineers and designers understand their art well. Model release date: 1 August 2002 to 1 August 2005 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Previous modelThe last 626 disappointed on a number of grounds. It looked bland, drove the same way and was not available with a V6 engine - a crucial part of the success of the much-loved previous generations. Instead, standard motive power was provided by a 93kW 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, which suited the rest of the bland package perfectly. |
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