SEPTEMBER 20 - 26 | 2019
Ŷ NEAT: Mazda6 has a neat combination of luxury and sportiness
2019 Mazda6 wagon is stylish and practical CONVENTIONAL station wagons are becoming something of a rarity nowadays with buyer preferences firmly locked into SUVs of various shapes and sizes. Almost all the wagons that remain have adopted the coupe-like Euro styling that distinguishes them from the typical SUV not only with a more stylish design but also by making them more enjoyable to drive and, with their lower centre of gravity, safer with than the typically boxy SUV. Mazda is hedging its bets by selling some of the most popular SUVs while still persevering with a wagon version of its mid-sized Mazda6. The ‘6 has been a consistent seller since it debuted here in 2002. It was given a facelift
By ALISTAIR KENNEDY and engine upgrade in 2018 that were topped up earlier this year with improved driving dynamics and infotainment updates. Mazda6 comes in four specification levels, Sport, Touring, GT and Aetna all with the choice of sedan or wagon bodies. There are two engine options both petrolpowered with 2.5-litre capacity, one naturally-aspirated in the Sport and Touring models, the other turbocharged in the GT and Atenza. STYLING Mazda6 in either sedan or wagon format is a great looking vehicle from all angles. The large honeycomb grille with glossy highlights dominates the front, fringed by
sleek LED headlights with embedded foglights and LED daytime running lights on models above Sport. Like most Euro wagons the rear of the ‘6 load-carrier is very similar to that of a hatchback. There’s little to distinguish the model variants except that Sport and Touring have 17inch wheels with GT and Atenza up to 19-inch. INTERIOR The inside of the Mazda6 just oozes class with a real premium feel all around. We love the clean linear design of the dashboard with soft touch high quality materials. Sport has cloth seat trim, Touring and above get leather. GT and Atenza have heated seats with Atenza’s also ventilated.
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For what is a reasonably long vehicle (nearly 4.9 metres) rear interior space isn’t great for taller passengers in all three dimensions. The centre seat is narrow, effectively only wide enough for small children. There are plenty of good-sized storage areas in the doors, front and centre space. Cargo volume is 506 litres with the rear seats in place expandable to 1648 litres with the rear seats folded and loaded up to the roof. The opening is wide for easy loading and there’s also a cargo area tonneau cover with automated up and down function.
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