Mazda 6 estate review

The all-new Mazdaestate should be a consideration for many company car drivers and retail buyers alike thanks to its low-emitting diesel engine and solid build quality. What is a Mazda estate? The Mazda ’s sleeker styling explains its lower.

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The Volkswagen Passat Estate has enjoyed the limelight, while others like the Mazda Tourer have somehow fallen shy of the spotlight. However, this third incarnation of the sports sharper looks. The only issue I had was the DPF the day of purchase: due to it sitting around a while.

Mazda developed a direct injection 155PS 2. DISI petrol unit for this car to slot in below the minority interest 170PS 2. The top 180PS model has a smaller turbo than it boasted in its original MKmodel form, the idea being to achieve. And that’s the problem.

No breakdowns in 4yrs and only one minor repare to correct (reporgramme) a faulty window winder switch.

Performance is good but not outstanding provided you use the geabox as needed. This is the new Mazda ! Just about the only glaring fault with the Mazda is it’s not offered as a hatchback, where most of its rivals are and this is the preferred body style for most in the UK. Still, the saloon is spacious inside, the Tourer estate is very practical and both are extremely well made.

The Tourer is a well-built and practical family car with plenty of space. Thanks to its refreshing looks and exciting drive feel, the Mazda was a worthwhile rival to the Mondeo and the Volkswagen Passat and with the choice of hatchback, saloon and estate models it could battle with the both of them in terms of practicality.

Petrol versions are outstandingly better to drive than diesel ones, but the latter are naturally cheaper to run. But how does it stack up against the competition? Even besides more expensive saloons such as the Audi A BMW 3-Series and Mercedes C-Class. More info on Mazda You’d be forgiven for thinking that the family saloon shootout is a straight battle between that experienced gunslinger, the Ford Mondeo, and the new kid in town, the.

W ith the rear seats in place, the Tourer’s boot is about average by estate standards. It can swallow a couple of large suitcases easily enough, but rivals such as the Toyota Avensis and Skoda. Mazda MazdaWhen we tested the Mazda last year, we discovered a well-engineere efficient, and incredibly well thought-out take on the traditional saloon and estate offerings.

However, we did comment on the Six’s tyre noise, and some clunkiness in the multimedia system’s operation. Mazda has already enjoyed success with the saloon version of the, which combines a pretty exterior and strong driving dynamics with good value, and the Tourer version builds on this.

Mazda Estate Review and Specs, With latest version the Mazda’s ‘inside the cabin’ accent was on the driving technologies, and safety features. All that is left is to wait and see, what they have in store for us.

But Mazda has always done things a little differently, and despite the Mazda operating in a. The saloon has a usefully large 489-litre boot. If more space is needed the rear seats fold flat, but this leaves a slight slope to the floor. The new Mazda Estate is slop-free and sharp as a button. You make it sound hot.

But that’s still a diesel under the bonnet… Yes, but it’s good. Despite their obvious similarities, the Mazda Tourer has a very different personality to that of the Volkswagen Passat Estate. While the VW is anonymous but thoroughly competent, the Mazda makes a more immediate impression but doesn’t tick quite so many boxes.

Beneath the distinctive looks is a very fine tow car. Cheaper to run that the Ford Mondeo, with plenty of space in both front and back (as well as a very useful 4litre boot), and with agile, borderline sporty handling, its pros are numerous.

The interior might not exude the same refinement and style the rest of the car.