Mazda 6 Sedan

I'm surprised the Mazda 6 is still on sale over a decade after its debut in 2014. I owned the latest facelift model for two years, purchased in 2021 for $105k. Given its current price of over $200k, I wouldn't consider buying it now.

In the two years I had it, a few issues came up that I didn't expect from a Japanese-made car. First, the factory leather on the driver's seat side bolster wore out, showing cracks and exposing the inner layer. Agent claimed it was wear and tear, so they didn't cover it under warrantyâ€"surprising, considering even my IKEA leather sofa has held up longer.

Next, the brake hold button light stopped working in less than two years, meaning I had to replace the brake hold button switch. I also had issues with the side mirrors, which stopped folding properly, requiring a motor replacement.

As for performance, the car feels underpowered. Weighing nearly 1600 kg with a 2.0 NA engine, it struggles to take off from a stoplightâ€"even a Vios could probably outpace it. The only real positives are the handling around corners and the exterior design. Some say it drives like a Japanese "Conti," And while it has some of the aesthetic appeal, that's where the comparison ends. The Toyota Camry, its closest competitor is more refined and quiet inside the cabin and pulls off effortlessly at the lights.

Now back to driving a real conti if i could afford $200+k

The Mazda 6 sedan is a stylish and fun-to-drive car that offers a great value for the money. It's known for its sharp handling, comfortable ride, and upscale interior.

The Mazda 6 is a great all-around car that excels in many areas. It's a great choice for drivers who prioritize driving dynamics, interior quality, and value. If you're looking for a stylish, fun-to-drive, and reliable sedan, the Mazda 6 is definitely worth considering.

If you're in the market for a midsize sedan, I highly recommend taking the Mazda 6 for a test drive. You might be surprised at how much you enjoy it.

Having switched from Audi A4 to the Mazda 6, i can tell you that it's actually an upgrade. Although one might say that it's a downgrade from conti, it's BS. But the Mazda 6 engine is a lot louder than the Audi, probably due to the lack of sound insulation.

I have driven quite a number of brands over my stint:

- Mazda 3

- BMW X3

- BMW 5

- VW Passat

Best driver's car - BWM 5 hands own. It's built for people who loves to drive.

With fun and luxury, reliability and cost maybe an issue for the 5 series.

This is why I opted for the Mazda 6. One which packs into one package fun, amazing drivability, premium (not luxury) feel, amazing reliability and cost. I think apart from Camry which is known to the next best competitor in this class, I think the Mazda 6 stands on its own class.

By its numbers alone, Mazda is not as well known or popular by the other mainstream makers. But Mazda does know how to make some of the best cars in the world. See the MX5 as an example

It is a car built for those who loves to drive. The car itself is a reflection of quality and art. It is by no means "Cheap" Or "Average". It demands to be respected, a reflection of one's life stage, progress and success.

And I am glad Mazda did not reinvent the will, keeping the boring "If it works, keep it and just keep improving it". However it has a timeless look, the car as an art, reflective of its KODO Philosophy.

Keeping true to Jinba ittai, a Japanese four-character compound describing unity of horse and rider which is pertinent to Yabusame, Japanese mounted archery, this holds true as how good the car is to drive. I don't get this from others, where other cars feel more like just a regular transport means than one which you actually enjoy driving. Mazda gives you that. You just keep driving and you really enjoy it.

I don't think you can get a fair experience just by testing it at the show room. Rent or lease one first and then experience it for yourself. Compare it to others to come to your own conclusion.

What I like:

- premium quality at exceptional value

- great car to drive

- big and spacious

- ample boot space

- highly reliable and easy to maintain

- retains good value

- great NA engine with high compression, so it's very responsive

- relatively decent power for SG driving

What I don't like:

- side mirrors have issues, hence need to change once every few years. It's a common known issue

- lack of the turbo version in Singapore. I think this would be amazing if it's available but I think Mazda didn't bring this in as it would mean positioning the Mazda 6 out of the competition

Have driven this car for more than 3 months after purchasing it new from Mazda. Will highly recommend it to someone looking to drive their first 2L Cat B COE and does not want to spend a bomb. Additionally, a 3 year free servicing was included in the purchase. Every 6 months just bring to dealership and get it tuned up for free instead of spending a few hundred dollars with third party dealership each time. The price point of this car compared with other 2L cars such as Passat and Camry is lower. Also, in terms of performance I will rate it as comparable.

Was deciding the trusted Camry and m6 and decided on the latter after test drives.

I bought the mz6 during the first few months when Covid hit and have never looked back since then.

Besides the side mirror issues, krok krok which is easily rectified during servicing, the drive has been really pleasing. Hard to explain but it just feels 'shiok' . No coilover ,all stock except for wheel n rim change but you can feel the car grip on the road .

Give it a test drive !

The trim quality is as good as Conti car. Although they are using a Torque converter but not an issue, as it pairs with a Dual clutch, shifting is as fast & it feels very tighted but without any juddering wont lose to a DSG! Daily drive i can say its pretty fun. FC is Good 50% highway 50% urban can get u a legit 14km/L +. I got a Executive trim, so it comes with a Adaptive LED headlight & full BOSE speaker.

Having to stop at the traffic light u will feel minmal vibration from the engine dashboard due to the car come with a deactivation cylinder, the engine would just keep running but just using 2 Cylinder instead of 4 to reduce the engine knocking & even cruising on highway the techology will kick in.

despite having a car that are 4.8m long or is even longer then alot of D segment car, handling was extremely good never had any bodyroll when i drove it, to my suprise the width of the car is even wider then Camry, toyota harrier and many mpv in the market.

Adaptive LED when approaching car the Headlight would auto turn away, as well as u turn your steering wheel while driving, the headlight would adjust left & right according without missing any dark corners.

Legroom is very spacious at the back, seat is well angled and it comes with memory seat, best part its nappa leather.

Walkaway lock & the car would lock when u carry heavy stuff, all u need to do is to walk away with the keys on ur pocket, it will lock and the mirror will auto fold, i tried throwing the keys inside the car and lock the car from the outside it wont lock, unlike some cars especially when u have babies and toddlers, u will know when your keys is inside the car with the toddlers and it auto locked.

First of all, i would like to write this review to praise "Trans Eurokars Mazda Singapore" For their service, i bought a 2020 model M6 Executive in the used market (don't get me wrong, i mean Mazda 6), which is under warranty, encountered "Tok" Noise coming from under carriage every morning while i drove it to down slop from my car park, feedback to the supervisor during servicing and i being inform that the stabilizer having issue but they have shortage of parts (on that piriod) and they will call me once it arrive..

Yes they called to fix appointment with me to get the problem fixed and it solved, very efficiency and responsible for their service..

Interior :

Superb quality built, soft touch everywhere, leather from front to back, well insulate.

11 speakers Bose sound system produce good quality of sounds need no spending extra to upgrade.

Space wise and leg room it rather small compare to my previous Sonata Viii, Chrysler 300c, Lexus GS300 and Cefiro 2.3 although it has a huge length.

On The Road :

Good handling, road noise acceptable, smooth gear change and powerful enough, most important is i don't need pay high road tax and also to feed that thirsty engine for that 3.5 v6, 3.0 v6 and 2.3v6 but of course I'll be missed the v6 engine roar...

Engine & Fuel Consumption :

Not a quiet machine when it cold start, after that will be ok.

Consumption average 9.5l/100km (mostly city ran).

Conclusion :

All along Mazda was given me a bad reputation of it qualities regarding the engine (i was a former Mechanic 1984-2000), i was hesitate before i purchase, but few years back i bought a used Mazda Biante for my wife, till then no trouble at all so i decided to get myself a M6, very satisfy and no regrets with it (beside the leg room).

Get in my ass, I feel myself younger by 10 years each time i driving it, but i have to come back to reality when i off my ass to this lovely car..

Beautiful design but reliability is questionable.

1. Battery of a new car dies in 1 year. Mileage only 20,000 km.

2. Wing mirrors stops working in 1 year also

3. On board camera keeps dropping off. Had to be fixed 3 times in one year.

This is my 3rd Mazda and Im so surprised by the comfort and the quietness of this Mz6 compare to Mz3

Interior space is spacious enough, interior is very premium and the exterior looks clean n luxury.

Really love this ride, so comfortable and VFM. The handling is great and power is sufficient for me.

Nice and comfortable interior and excellent driving experience. Value for money as an executive car. Will recommend to others.

Been driving my new Mazda 6 2.0 for a month. It's a standard edition. Massive upgrade for the latest IPM4 Mazda 6 STD. Though it's the same 2018 facelift, it had added lots of new features in the standard model such as, Keyless entry, walk away lock, head up display and same odometer as the executive model.

Fuel consumption and handling of the car is great. Engine performance can be better if has more torque for 2.0 model. Space wise as compared to other D segment cars, it is not as spacious with low headroom and smaller legroom.

Owning the Mazda 6 Exec for a week now. It is an improve ride feel compare to my previous car in term of handling, comfort and features. Love the design of this car inside out, it is just so good to look at from every angles. It is definitely a value for money car. The features and luxury feel of this car is just awesome. The handling is great, very stable and feel like driving a conti car rather than a Jap made car. Aircon is a bit weak compare to my previous ride but it is acceptable for me. Engine performance is good (although many may feel under power) too. Love the comfort and quiet cabin, can hardly hear road noise when driving. All the safety features are great to have and the Bose sound system is the icing on the cake for me. The FC for this car I think is similar or slightly better than my previous EC which is 1.5L turbo engine. However, need to monitor further as the car is still quite new.

The only downsides for me maybe is, difficulty getting into the car at times and cleaning the car need to be very gentle on the piano black surfaces as they get scratch very easily. Other than that, just love this car and hopefully enjoy driving it for years to come.

The most value for money executive sedan in my opinion.

Be it in terms of exterior looks, interior cabin and features.

For this price point , with the features you are given in the executive variants I think there is nothing much bad things you can pick on it.

However definitely not a car u can drive fast due to NA engine.

Nonetheless you do truly enjoy driving it when in a slow and steady pace.

Owned the 2.0 Executive Mode for 2 months. Car is really well spec and most importantly it's cheap.

Great fuel economy ranging from 10.5km/L (City) to 14km/L (HW).

Coming from a German brand, this car really surprises me. I will definitely buy it again.