Mazda 6 Hatchback road test reports and car reviews

Mazda 6 Hatchback 2.0 Diesel Sport 2008

I liked my old Mazda 6 but this new one is something else! Having plumped for the 2.0 diesel sport variant in shiny black metallic I have been really impressed with the performance and handling from day one. I was fortunate enough to be invited to a test day at Milbrook and drive the Mazda 6 around the alpine circuit under the watchful eye of an instructor. What a superb chassis, it goes round corners like it’s on rails and fills the driver with total confidence. As I drive in excess of 40,000 miles per year and I’m 6’ 2’’ tall I need a car that offers good legroom, a high level of comfort and equipment and the Mazda 6 provides the lot! I used to drive VW Passat’s and really suffered with lower back problems after long journeys but with my Mazda I arrive feeling as fresh as I was when I started out. It’s difficult to fault the car but there is one niggle and that’s the rain sensitive wipers which just cannot detect drizzle. Other than that I cannot heap enough praise on this car - the fuel consumption is good and I achieve around 600 miles on a full tank - and it’s not too bad on the tax either. If you enjoy driving you’ll love the new Mazda 6.