Driving Impressions
The Mazda6 is pleasant to drive and sportier than some of its rivals. This sedan takes curves confidently with modest body lean and satisfying grip. Moderate steering effort is accompanied by good feel and feedback.
Though it's no powerhouse, a V-6 sedan with the manual transmission exhibits spirited performance. The clutch is a bit touchy and the gearbox a tad notchy, but it's easy to manipulate.
Overall, the well-built Mazda6 is quite refined and exhibits excellent panel fit. Front and rear headroom is adequate, but space is just passable in the center rear position. Legroom is very good all around.
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NVH Improvement
The new Mazda Tribute's interior not only has a stronger sense of quality and
console functionality, it is also a quieter and more comfortable place to be.
Wind, road and powertrain noise have bee ...
Starting the Engine
With advanced key
Refer to “Starting the engine”
for information on how to start the engine.
NOTE:
Engine-starting is controlled by the spark
ignition system.
This system meets all Canadian Inte ...
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission with Manual Shift Mode
These engine technologies are combined with a six- speed automatic
transmission with manual shift mode as standard equipment. This transmission
provides an optimal balance between acceleration, ri ...