I used to be one of those people wondering why this car always gets such high praise while it's so down on power. That all changed when I bought my wife a cx5. I was so impressed with the driving dynamics of the cx5 that I looked into a 6 for myself. Fell in love with it, bought it, and haven't had a single regret in my first year of ownership. IMO, the chassis composure and handing is as good as you get in a front drive car. This car will educate you that sporty driving does not need to be all about horsepower. It's about balance, feel, sensory perception and composed responsiveness in this car. My previous car was a 265 HP Maxima for 9 years. I've had more fun briskly driving the 6 in my first year than I had in 9 years of the V6 maxima. Sure I would like to have more power, maybe another 40 HP. But honestly, because the torque comes on so low in the revs that 90% of the time the lack of HP isn't an issue. Simply put, this car has soul. Keep an open mind, drive it, and this car really has the potential to impress.

Regardless of your view on Mazda's in general, you have to admit these cars look fucking beautiful for standard economy-class cars. Holy shit.

Was debating between the Mazda 6 or Honda Accord. I went with the Mazda and I am so happy

By far the best looking mid size sedan

I'm a simple man. I see Mazda, I click Like and Subscribe.

This vehicle has definitely stirred my interest. Looking at a 6mt touring...

Beautiful leather. I could live with that engine. It's quick enough I just love the handling aspect of a mazda

I honestly love your car reviews. Keep up the good work 🙂

I saw one with the LED lights the other day and I have to say, this is the sexiest car in the segment. Especially in that metallic silver. it's beyond gorgeous.

Just got 2017 Mazda 6 machine gray with parchment interior. AWSOME car. Huge difference from 2014 This is my 5th Mazda. Love it. zoom-zoom

Dude I love your car reviews and test drives like this one! Awesome work! Keep it that way! 👏

Pretty neat car. The Chrome finishes bring it out & the interior was luxurious

all i saw was "crank dat" by soulja boy playing on the cars lcd display lol

Those headlights at night though, (2:12 -2:18)! Beautiful! :O

Great review, covered everything! Helped me feel better about getting a 2015 Mazda6 iTouring over a 2017 Accord LX. Main reasons were I prefer traditional transmission in Mazda vs CVT in Accord. Also Mazda is actually still made in Japan.

u deserve a million subscribers at least, and thank u for this amazing review for the amazing car which i have but the 16 model .

Proud owner of a mazda 6 no regrets

That interior 👍🏻

This car is amazing to drive at night. The headlights are great and visibility is to. It's crazy.

Thanks for posting I just bought myself one.

I test drove one yesterday & it's really nice overall! Ride feels well controlled, handling is very responsive & the interior is gorgeous. Power is very good for a 4-cylinder & the engine sounds OK. I test drove one for my brother as he might be buying or leasing one soon as I recommended it to him. I would really consider purchasing one for myself & replace my 2015 Toyota Camry XSE V6, but it still doesn't offer a V6 sadly. A turbo 4 is coming for the 2018 model, but much rather have a V6 for its much smoother & much better sound.

the chassis in this car is just brilliant. it has that feeling similar to a BMW 3 series where it imperceptibly switches between straight-line stability or handling prowess whether you are tackling corners or ripping it down the highway. Mazda mentioned on their website how they focused on redesigning the suspension components that offered a good blend of low-speed agility VS. high speed stability, and it does so impressively with very good stability and excellent steering response. sure it might not handle quite as capably as something like a FWD Acura TL, and it has more body roll then the Acura, but where it really delivers is the chassis/steering response, and how brilliant everything is tuned together. Mazda greatly improved their transmission tuning in terms of responsiveness and gearing. the first three gears of the automatic are short and peppy for city driving, while the last 3 are long for highway use. the dunlops on 19" GT model are shit tires but the 17" yokohamas on the lower trim models are very high performance for OEM tire and the way these tires (advan a83) or any yokohama tires are tuned to the chassis is absolutely brilliant. delivering very sharp and precise steering feel, excellent steering/chassis feel when really pushing the car around corners but where these tires really shine is grip in low temperatures due to the soft compound and the grip/precision in the rain is absolutely astounding. this delivers a wonderfully tactile steering feel, feeling the drivetrain work with the chassis and how admirably it corners when you tackle a corner properly. one of these cars with wider tires, a limited slip differential, bilstein/eibach suspension, an ECU tune and camber plates for more front camber would be one of the best times you can have on a track. this chassis can handle a very healthy amount of power which brings me on to everyones complaint.. power. it sounds anemic on paper, but everyone forgets that this car makes 185ft/lb of torque at barely 3250 which really gets this car going particularly off the line with sharp throttle response, by far the loveliest 4 cylinder sound you will ever hear, you can just tell this engine loves what it is doing. very smooth, free revving and linear for a 4cylinder. there is some lag below 2700rpm, but once you get the end to it's satisfyingly broad and accessible powerband I just dont see why anyone would need more power even during spirited daily driving. our 2015 mazda 6 has 85k KM on it and the car has been nothing but a pleasure to own.

LOL you drove right past my work at the end of this video! Don't let the FFX PD catch you with that lead foot!

you will dislike the light interior when you jeans stain the seats blue after 3 months of driving. I'll get the black interior which also looks more sporty.

what's with everyone complaining about not having a v6? people always got shit to complain about and when they buy a V6 they complain about the crappy MPG or "not enough power ..turbo i4 is better...wa wa wa"

Sofy:Based on your review, I bought the 6GT for my wife. Onyx black w/parchment leather (stunning). Even with the four the sport mode is surprisingly quick. ( a K&N low restriction air cleaner and 89 pump octane) make this a hauler. Love your reviews, keep up the good work.D. WattsKissimmee, FL

To everyone saying the car is underpowerd: I thought the exact same thing. Two weeks ago I got a 2014 Mazda 6 2.5 GTM, the one with 192hp. I thought it was going to be slow. It's not, it isn't exactly fast but it is still a joy to drive. It corners like no other, and the feel you get from the steering and the pedals is very good! Would it be better with more horsepower? Maybe. But it still isn't boring or slow. It isn't all about horsepower. Drive one and you'll see what I'm talking about.

Dig the new camera work . Very good review as always

just got a 2017 GT with Premium package in Snowflake yesterday with 9,133! So excited !

BPM Channel 51 for the win! Love the current Mazda 6 always have! In 10 years this body work will still shine with style.

Redline always does consistent reviews. I would like to know more about the reliability. I am buying a used 2017 6 with eleven thousand miles and I am curious as to when they have problems and what they are. If anyone knows please reply!

Great review, thank you for the video!

love your reviews awesome just stunning vehicle

I drove a 2015 Mazda 3 for a good five months and loved it. It was very different from my old Civic in a good way. Now, I love this mid size sedan and really want the 2017 Mazda 6 GT and have heard great things about it and seen many positive reviews for it. But with it being so close to 2018 should I just wait for the newest addition of the Mazda 6? Or go for this one?

I just bought a black 2015 Grand Touring with 21,000 miles. I absolutely LOVE IT!!!

Hyped to see the 2018 model with the turbo. Any idea when you will get your hands on one to review?

This is my current everyday driver. I love it, I do wish we had diesel or v6, but gas mileage is great and I'm impressed every time I enter my car. 😊

Hey there. Love your channel man. I'm using your reviews to determine my next purchase, which I think will be this Mazda. Do you happen to know the msrp on this model you tested and reviewed?

Hello. I really enjoy your reviews and use them as a bench mark for all other reviews. You think you will, at school me point get a hold of the turbo 6? I’d love to hear what you have to say about it. Keep up the great reviews. Jimmy.

Great Looking Car, backed with Mazda Experience and the balance of design, style, price, performance and quality. Good video

Hey Sofyan - long time viewer just wanted to say great job with your recent reviews. I saw some of your older reviews recently and you have become quite the professional! I wanted to ask what was the best value choice you recommend for this segment. I really enjoy this car but I'm a large guy - top 3 value kings for sticker price & cost of ownership? Keep up the good work man.

Really love the new interior on the mazda 6, has to be one of my favorites. The lack of a bigger engine ultimately turned me away from this as a contender for my next daily driver. It's not a bad driver, it just didn't have that fun factor for me. Had a buddy who picked one up and got rid of it less than a year later because of it being "boring" to drive.

Love these reviews!!!

What about wind noise? it seems too loud in the video but I can't really tell. Also, how does it feel over speed bumps? is it comfortable on long drives or is it loud with a stiff suspension? This is usually what i'm looking for when buying a car but a lot of reviewers talk about how sporty cars are as if we will be racing. A lot of people just want a comfortable quite ride at an affordable price.

Always excellent,honest reviews! Please also do CX-3 or CX-5 :-)

would love to see a review, or just get thoughts, on the car with the manual transmission. Thinking about getting one.

Excellent review.

Love the Mazda review!

Awesome review, man.

When is Mazda gonna send you the 18 to test drive? I already have one but I still enjoy watching your reviews on the 6.

look forward to your M CX5 review

Fantastic review!

I am very very curious about which car you think handles best: 2019 Mazda 6 vs. Honda Accord Sport?

I got the GT tech last year and still love it. Before I'm ready to buy again I hope they include Android Auto and a turbo option.

I am a little concerned about the lower roof I am 6'1 and I fit comfortably in my accord I was thinking about a 6 as a replacement but I don't want my head to hit the roof.

Is the noise reduced noticeably with this year? We own a 2016 and love it except the noise.

Too many people complaining about the engine. I personally think it's more then adequate. Reliable, refined and sounds pretty good too. It's the perfect engine for what this car is suited for. Basic commuting. The other brands may offer a V6 or turbo 4 but you either risk the crappy mpg or reliability with the complication of more moving parts.

Looks like the 2018 will have the turbo engine from the CX9 as an option....at least it seems that way from the L.A auto show.

great video, always could you test the new Impreza Hatch

Views from the Mazda 6

Wow go Mazda. I'm impressed!

It's rare in my Charlotte to see a Mazda let alone a 6

can u review a 2017 mazda3 automatic base model?

great review! just a clarification at 4:35, the circular MFD is not on the 3, I own a 2017 3GT and wish it had the new style display :) We still have the old format. Also, Mazda just announced that they will be getting Android Auto and Apple Carplay and it will be a retroactive update. I am not sure when or which models will get it but at least the 2017s will.

test drove this exact model today and let me tell ya..its a sweet ass car!

Debating on this or the 2018 version that has the turbocharged. I've always loved Mazda and I drove a friends loaner 2017 Mazda6 and fell in love. Curious to see where the price tag for the 2018 lands. These cars are fucking beautiful and so fun to drive for the price.

In Japan they offer it with a torquey 2 liter diesel with AWD.

What's the name of the song in the beginning!?!?

For Mazda 6 owners on here how is the rear seat legroom compared to like the Nissan Altima or Chevrolet Malibu? The rear legroom in this car looks smaller.

@redlinereviews hey can you make a review for the suzuki vitara 2017 ?

Eloquently presented !

Mazda interior are beautiful

Wonder what it would cost to retrofit a pair of hydraulic hood lifts, kind of odd for a new car today to have the old, manual stick to hold the hood up.

Great video! Just wanted to ask you if you could get a hold somehow of the Chevy SS to review? Production just ended and it's a superb car. I just drove one with the automatic and it felt amazing. So fun and visceral! The manual must feel incredible if the automatic version was so good!

Ambient lighting??

Do it have that hollow drive? We all that feeling. Even a Kia Soul has it. Handles bumps gracefully.

how come you did not take a look at the qx80 monogragh concept at the autoshow?

Looking at 2014 to 2016, used, I can't find ONE without a black interior--does anyone know if that is all they built?

What is the song?

Sofyan, would you recommend this car over a Kia Optima or Chevy Malibu?

Did I see a temperature gauge?

I really appreciate your reviews and I am now in the market for a new car(2018/2019) and considering the Mazda 6. It now can be had with the 2.5L turbo so here is my first question... Would you rather drive the new Mazda 6 with the new turbo engine and automatic transmission(only option) or the new Mazda 6 with manual and the 2.5L NA engine? 2nd question.... Does the Mazda 6 drive better than the new Accord, which no longer has a v6 option but has the 2.0L turbo and available 6sp manual?

i really think they should put the CX 9's turbo engine in the 6 and give the CX 9 a twin turbo.. BUT im trading in my Mazda 3 and picking up a 2017 Mazda 6 GT soon

Great review.

With the Skyactive high compression engine, i wonder is premium fuel recommended or can you use regular 87 octane fuel. I didn't hear any mention of it in the video.

@redline reviews Does the heads up display come on all of the 2017 mazda 6?

Which one would win a race a mazda6 GT or Honda Civic Sport touring?

I just hate the push/start button is so high up! But this is my favorite car at the moment. I'll be owning on soon!

I put my GT in sport mode in certain situations which helps for better quicker response and will still get decent gas mileage.

By far the best car I owned

Beautiful car! That or the Kia Optima for this class for sure!

Absolutely great looking in and out, but unfortunately missing 2 very important things, Android Auto/Car Play and a Turbo engine.

Still one sexy car.

Hey between this car and 2012-14 Camry v4 which car felt quicker to you ?

Sofyan, you are so right that no car is perfect. This car looks great and drives great and how many competitors can say that. The problem with the 6 (and Mazda) is that it is so close to being perfect and misses for the silliest reason - horsepower, or lack thereof. There is no excuse for this. All their competitors have figured out a way to make more power available. And even with less horsepower, its not like this car (or Mazdas in general) are outpacing the competition in gas mileage. And lastly, if Mazda is intent on doubling down on not offering or engineering more power, then make the manual an option on all trims. It wont be a sales smash but it would go far in branding Mazda. Be the "Miata" in every car class - lightest, best handling, best looking driver oriented cars.

And finally we will have the 2.5 turbo in the six.

I ended up buying a 6 last year as a sport model. Kinda wished I waited and saved a little bit more to get the touring model. The fake leather seats and even the leather seats are far more comfortable in comparison to the standard cloth.

love it

Here are my comments two months into ownership of a 2017 Sport AT, for the benefit of normal adults who are looking for a fun-to-drive sedan (there are already plenty of comments here for the benefit of immature adults -- many written by people who sound like they have never even sat in the car). I'm a mechanical engineer who also owns a 2001 Alero V6 (like the Mazda6, a sedan noted for good handling) and a 1968 Mustang V8 (handling... not so good). Overall, I rate the 6 as very good, despite the two major (to me) problems I note below. The Pluses: * Handling is excellent in real-world driving situations. The electric-assist steering doesn't give the feedback on turn-in that a hydraulic system does, but the world has moved past hydraulic and at least the 6 is relatively good on this. * Noise is a non-issue now that Mazda added another 49 lb of soundproofing and other improvements beyond what was in the 2016 -- conversation is at normal levels, for example. * Power isn't always there in every situation, unlike with a V6 or V8, but the transmission is well-geared and there actually can be a bit of punch when you catch it at the right part of the power band. I could probably learn to watch the tach so as to maximize that if it mattered all that much, but the 6's 0-60 is in fact better than for my Alero or Mustang, thanks in large part to the superior transmission, and the 6 goes up hills better than my V6 Alero. 180+ lb-ft of torque is actually a fair amount... if you know how to drive ;) Also, "only one engine" trades off against every buyer having to pay the mileage and handling penalty which would go with a car whose structural weight was increased to be able to accept a heavier optional engine that only a relative handful are going to buy. * Nice interior, with better ergonomics than most. I thought I would get Sand for its presumed lower surface temperature in sunlight than Black, but touch-testing both in hot cars at a dealer, I found there wasn't a noticeable difference. It's actually tinting (note that "clear" UV-blocking tint is also available) which turns out to be the main influence on seat/interior temperature. The Negatives: * I am used to and enjoy a firm ride such as with the Alero, but even the 6 Sport, with 55-series tires, becomes jarring/harsh on certain road surfaces. Mazda did not hit the Handling-vs-NVH sweet spot here. A potential buyer with a long commute on imperfect roads (concrete joints especially) needs to really test it out at speed before buying, especially if considering the Touring or Grand Touring with their standard 45-series tires (the Touring I test drove for several miles on "good" road surfaces seemed fine). * Visibility is good overall, but the side-view mirrors being as far out from the window as they are is a real safety headache. Probably designed that way to help with drag/wind noise, but regardless of how I adjust them I am "surprised" by passing cars more often than with any other car I've driven. I've even pondered rigging a small fixed mirror to fill in some of that visual gap, and this problem has me wondering about letting other family members drive the 6 (which won't happen in any event until after it gets its first scratch ;). OTOH, I seem to be the only person who has commented on this, so maybe not a big issue for most people. * The owner's manual is not very well organized, taking what turns out to be the same information said in slightly different ways and spreading it around. I had to create my own one-page "essential information" sheet from scratch, since Mazda's "quick start guide" mostly deals with optional features rather than what it means when say the Start button LED is flashing amber. Final comment: I was not price sensitive in choosing the Sport. I considered it to be the "driver's car" of the lineup, omitting various driver-assist systems which if you read the manual (available on-line) turn out to more "fool-able" than you might think (e.g. automatic braking could be activated by an oncoming car on the other side of the road suddenly appearing around a blind curve, or even under certain circumstances in a parking structure). That said, for a novice driver I imagine these would be more likely to save the day than cause a problem.

I have this car. Love it. :)