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2016 Mazda Mazda6 consumer reviews

$21,495–$22,995 MSRP range
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(111 reviews)
95% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.9
  • Reliability 4.7
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Awesome car, great value!

Have driven BMW, Cadillac and Audi for the past 15 years, very impressed with the Mazda drives like an expensive luxury car without the price.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Safe, Reliable, Fun, and Enjoyable

This car has proven to be the best investment I have ever made. 27-29 miles per gallon is what I average on about 60/40 street to highway driving. The comfort rating is 4/5 stars because of the middle seat leg room in the back of the car, but for about 90% of my drives and even Lyft rides, there isn't much need for that seat. This car feels and performs like a luxury car and this is coming from owning one(2008 328i). The steering is very connected and you will always feel in control. Although this model wasn't intended to be a sports car, it is still fun to drive, and will never fail you. I love that Mazda has included a lot of safety features standard and at a reasonable price point. Needless to say of the 8 cars our large family has, 6 are Mazdas, and the other two are a Prius and Work Truck!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Mazda 6 - Sport

LOVE this car. I came out of a 2014 Ford Fusion which I also loved - I have to say, I didn't expect to miss the Fusion when I got the 6. I love it, the way it drives, the interior sportiness and the aggressive exterior. The base sport just doesn't have the same feel as my Fusion sport. I hate to say this, but when I close the door and hear the rattle it just makes me feel like it's cheap. Overall it drives like a Mazda (ZoomZoom) I love the perkiness of the sport mode. I would definitely get another one. Looking forward to the redesigned CX-5.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great alternative to camry, Altima, and accord

This car is a wonderful car to drive. It's sporty and exciting, looks beautiful on the outside. It comes standard with back up cameras and blind spot warning, something that other cars still don't offer standard. The "floating" central screen is touch screen and responsive (upgraded from 2015 model). Mazda has been stepping up its game with gorgeous styling and dynamic handling. My only complaint is the back row is a tad tight. Otherwise, a great car!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Mazda 6 2016 The Lady Killer

everybody looks at my M 6 - most beautiful, well designed and best value for the price - probably in par with BM, Audit and Mercedes range and best outcome from Japan automobiles

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Average but a Driver's Car

This is not a bad car. It looks great, has a comfortable interior and premium features with the Grand Touring. Road feedback and steering feel is very good as is the car's handling. However, the high level of wind noise, road noise, and uncomfortable ride will have you regretting this model. The engine is underpowered and unrefined. It's reliable but overall it simply feels like a cheap car that needs a severe revision.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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1st Time Mazda Buyer

This is our first Mazda, and so far we could not be happier. The styling of the car is off the charts for the segment. The Grand Touring addition has everything we could want and more in options. I love the DRL, LED lighting and the accents. In a boring segment with all the Camry's we are constantly getting complements on how nice the car looks. Very upscale / sporty. The 184 HP 4cyl is more than capable of running down the highway. Mileage so far is averaging just about 34.7mpg. My wife mostly drives city / while occasionally drive highway. She is averaging 31.7 daily and I can average 39.2 on the days I drive. I would recommend the Mazda6 to anyone looking in the midsize segment. We also liked the Chrysler 200 for styling, but the fact that they were going to stop producing turned us off. The Camry was beyond boring.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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good car

I really like the car, it is not as roomy as I thought. overall good, gets excellent milage. I like the way it turns and is easy to get around in. comfortable to go on long trips. Just not enough back seat room But I mostly travel alone so that is not a big problem for me

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Fantastic mid sized car

To be fair, I am quite partial to Mazda's. They make great looking cars, that are fairly dependable. I previously owned a Mazda3, and moved up to the 6 as I wanted something a little bigger. The interior is bigger, but not by a large margin, the trunk is noticeably bigger though, which was a draw. The estimated MPGs on the car I think are understated. I get about 33-35 in the city, which leads me to believe i would get in the mid to upper 40's on the highway (my 3 was rated at 41 on the highway, and I frequently got it to 48, and even up to 55 on a few occasions) I am just blown away by the mileage on the car. Doesn't even require premium! Definitely a car to consider if you are in the market for a new car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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One Sweet Ride

After a lot of research I decided to buy a Mazda. I have to thank Jay and Tom at the Port Richey dealership for all their help. The Mazda "driving matters" philosophy is one I agree with. Cars should be not only reliable and economical but fun to drive too. The 2016 Mazda 6 is all these things. Plus the design is gorgeous both inside and out. It has a solid, well crafted feel. As others have mentioned, it really feels like a more expensive car. It's comfortable and fun to drive. The steering feel is excellent. The ride is firm but not harsh. It holds the road extremely well. The interior is absolutely stunning. I don't think road and wind noise are at all excessive. Power is more than adequate, especially when you put the transmission on the "sport" setting. If you want a practical midsize car that's actually a pleasure to drive, you should really give the Mazda 6 a try. You won't regret it!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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