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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Features
The Mazda5's standard features include automatic climate control, remote
keyless entry, 17-inch alloy wheels, steering-wheel audio controls, a rear
window washer/wiper, and power windows, locks an ...
Exterior
New side sills and a reworked sport-style grille complement fresh front and
rear fascias for 2006. Narrow headlights flank a large, five-pointed grille with
a Mazda logo. The wheel arches and belt ...
Going & Stopping
All Mazda5s have a 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 153 horsepower
and 148 pounds-feet of torque. It's a smooth-revving unit that's strong enough
for its purposes, but it doesn't have a w ...