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2011 mazda mazda6 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Revisions for 2011 make this sports sedan even better. introductionthe mazda6 is one of the most appealing midsize sedans on the market, particularly to drivers who enjoy spirited handling and performance. It looks great, with sporty styling suggestive of a coupe. Inside is a nice cabin with lots of convenience features. And despite the swoopy looks, its has a big trunk. It checks all the boxes as a practical midsize sedan. but what we like most about the mazda 6 is its driving dynamics. Underway, it delivers sparkling performance, offering a terrific driving experience among the midsize sedans. The mazda6 delivers good fuel economy, which has been further improved for 2011. It's also attractively priced. the 2011 mazda 6 brings styling revisions and interior upgrades. Changes to the mazda6 for 2011 include new headlights and fog lights, new folding mirrors with turn signals, new cloth upholstery material, a new steering wheel, and new 17-inch alloy wheels. The mazda6 was completely redesigned and re-engineered for the 2009 model year. That's an increase of 1 mpg over 2010. the 3. 7-liter v6 makes 272 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque, delivers extraordinary performance, and is epa-rated at 18/27 mpg, a 1. 5-mpg increase over 2010. We found it a delight to drive, with a 6-speed automatic mated to the most powerful v6 in the class. mazda6 competes against an impressive group of midsize sedans. Among them: toyota camry, honda accord, chevrolet malibu, nissan altima, volkswagen jetta, hyundai sonata, kia optima. Those who fully enjoy and appreciate the driving experience may find the mazda6 the most compelling. Competitive pricing may seal the deal. lineupmazda 6i sport 19,990) comes with cloth upholstery, air conditioning, power windows/locks/mirrors, tilt/telescope steering wheel, 60/40 folding rear seat, six-speaker sound system, keyless remote entry, cruise control, and steering wheel mounted controls. The 6-speed manual gearbox that comes standard is a close-ratio, new for 2011. With its flowing roofline, wraparound overhangs that appear shorter than they are, classy grille and front fascia, and sleek lines overall, the mazda6 comes across as a smaller, trimmer, tidier car than some of its competitors. the new headlights are housed in sleek and stylishly shaped housings, each headlamp like a squeezed trapezoid or pea pod with pointy ends, inlaid on the graceful front fenders. An upper body crease that would normally go to the front wheel stops just shy of the fenders, and the rear wheel arches have double creases to mirror the front. the mazda6 five-sided grille has a deep v-shape to it and it's all body-colored, except for the chrome winged mazda logo. The new fog lights are set in horizontal openings surrounded by some light gray plastic and horizontal character lines in the airdam. The exception is the console trim that slashes across the passenger's dash which, on some models, appears a cross between silver-veined black granite and ash-black burnt wood with wide rings in it. It's a look we've not run across recently. It's a new cloth for 2011, sporty and rugged like the previous material. Mazda has long been a leader in cloth upholstery. There is generous room inside, so even six-foot-plus bodies can sit in front and then jump in back without moving the front seat, even on cars with the moonroof. The hood slopes out of sight, common in this aerodynamic era. The roof pillars are not so wide that they obstruct vision; the outside mirrors are fairly low and so is the dashboard, all adding up to a good view out. Dash and cabin lighting are more than adequate with either set of gauges. instruments are laid out with fuel and tachometer to the left, speed and coolant temperature to the right. Between the two are the odometers, outside temperature. When shifting an automatic manually the gear selected is shown above the odometers. at top center of the dash is a deep red digital display for climate, radio and clock that's easily read by anyone in the car. Below it are center vents, the audio system or navigation if so equipped, and basic three-ring climate controls. Big omnidirectional round vents are on each end of the dash for ventilation. Lights and wipers are on stalks. Some secondary controls are to the left of the steering wheel next to a small storage tray. Redundant audio, telephony and cruise controls are on the steering wheel. all the systems are simple to use. It can be a very helpful feature. We found it worked better on the mazda6 and caused fewer false alarms than similar systems we've tried on some other brands. cargo space is one of the strong suits of the mazda6. With 16. 6 cubic feet of volume, the mazda6 is at or near the top of the class in cargo space. It also boasts a low liftover height: one needs to lift cargo only to the top of the bumper and slide it in, the car's sweeping roofline making the vertical opening much larger than the depth aspect. There are no hinges or trunk arms within the opening nor cargo shelf impediments, and the rear seatbacks can be released from the trunk. the chassis structure is very stiff, which is a good thing. Chassis rigidity is a key element in allowing a smooth ride and sharp handling. We noted no creaks or squeaks from the mazda6 while entering steep driveways or taking angled traverses of sharp bumps. driving impressionmazda's renowned zoom-zoom driving. Cruise Control✔ Climate Control✔ Power Windows✔ Tachometer✔ Air Conditioning✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Bluetooth✔ Navigation System✔ Leather Seats✔ Alloy Wheels
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