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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 84% Detailed ratings

Price $24,695 – $32,895 Payments

Fuel consumption 6.1 – 9.4 L/100km

Awards Best mid-size sedan of 2016 coupe

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Heralded by the automotive press since its 2014 launch, the Mazda6 receives a new instrument panel and minor revisions to its interior styling for 2016. Outside, the bumpers are new and every corner receives new optical ware. The 184-horsepower 2.5-litre SKYACTIV engine is back, as well as the 6-speed automatic and manual gearboxes. Of note, the manual is available in all three trims, GX, GS and GT. All versions of this sporty sedan are assembled in Japan.

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Mazda's Crystal Red Paint Under Fire

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Mazda has been trying to address its rust problems for over a decade, but the automaker's reputation in this regard has suffered a great deal and many buyers are reluctant to buy Mazda vehicles because of that. If you're concerned about a used Mazda's body health, rest assured that you …February 3, 2022

These Vehicles Are Not Coming Back in Canada for 2022

December 25, 2021

2021 Mazda6: Stealthy and Explosive

The Mazda6 sold just 1,049 units in Canada last year. We’re not saying that to blame the COVID-19 pandemic once again, but rather to highlight the fact it ranked second-to-last among all midsize sedans, just ahead of the Kia K5 that replaced the Optima late in 2020. Despite increased momentum …April 30, 2021

2018 Mazda6: New and More Upscale

With the demise of the Mazda5, the Japanese brand has only three cars left in its Canadian portfolio: the MX-5, Mazda3 and Mazda6. The writing was on the wall, as car sales continue to nosedive in favour of SUVs. The Mazda6, the brand’s flagship, is in a segment that has …April 23, 2018

2017 Mazda6: Are Sedans a Dying Breed?

Canadians are buying fewer sedans and more SUVs and crossovers. When they do buy sedans, they choose compact cars like the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla or Mazda3. The best-selling midsize sedan in 2017 was the Toyota Camry which sold 14,574 units (a 7.1% drop) and didn’t even crack the top …March 14, 2018

Midsize Sedan Comparison Test: Camry, Sonata, Accord and Mazda6

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It’s an immensely popular segment in North America—especially in the U.S.—but sales have been slowing down significantly in the past couple of years. Midsize sedans are being traded in for sport-utility vehicles which are considered more practical. But not necessarily so. After all, a midsize sedan offers plenty of room …January 22, 2018

2017 Mazda6: It's Time for a Change

The 2017 Mazda6 you see here has everything going against it to be a sales success. First, it’s a sedan, a breed of cars that’s taking a solid hit to the SUV onslaught we’ve been seeing in recent years. Second, it’s red, not the most popular colour—people only seem to …November 24, 2017

2016 Mazda6: Love The Drive, Sweating The (High-Tech) Details

Family cars don't have to be fun to drive, but they should be, shouldn't they? The idea of rewarding shoppers for nixing the dulled-down dynamics of an SUV sits well with me, but alas, functionality and appliance-like reliability are more endearing catchwords to those shopping for a daily commuter. Fortunately, …May 15, 2015

2014 Mazda6: Find Out Why!

The definitive version of the Mazda6 was unveiled in January 2013 and it impressed the public right from the get-go. One of the big stars of the Paris Auto Show in September 2012, this elegant sedan features a stylish shape and several innovative technical solutions. Back then, it joined the …June 26, 2014

2014 Best Buys: Mid-Size Sedans

While mid-size sedans were once extremely popular in Quebec, today drivers in our province prefer compact cars. That said, this market is still very vibrant—and lucrative—in the rest of Canada and the United States. Our top pick in the mid-size sedan category is the 2014 Mazda6, which is not only …March 5, 2014

2014 Mazda MAZDA6: Dress For The Job You Want, Not The One You Have

The 2014 Mazda MAZDA6 has been the darling of the automotive press ever since it hit the market earlier this year. Praise for the MAZDA6's sultry styling, comfortable ride, and innovative fuel-saving technologies has been heaped on the mid-size sedan to the point where I simply had to get behind …November 1, 2013

Mazda i-Activsense, a technology that can prevent accidents - and save lives

Mazda revamped the Mazda6 for 2014, improving efficiency and reducing fuel consumption by applying Skyactiv technology to the body and drivetrain. The company has also improved safety by applying i-Activsense safety technologies in a package that can include up to eight different driver aids. There’s no better way to test …May 2, 2013

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Mazda6 Bites the Dust in Canada, U.S.

Another car gets the axe. This one, frankly, is pretty sad news for driving enthusiasts. Mazda has just announced that the Mazda6 midsize sedan will not return in North America for the 2022 model year. Production for our market will end in July. In a statement, the company explained that …May 21, 2021

Will a Six-cylinder, RWD-equipped Mazda6 be More Popular?

As you know, midsize sedans are losing quite a bit of appeal these days, yet Asian and European automakers have no plan to abandon them like their American counterparts. For a while, we feared that Mazda would drop its entry. With just 1,402 units sold in Canada last year—down 39 …April 14, 2020

When Mazda Cries Wolf, the Self-driving Car Suffers

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Driving one of the newer Mazda cars and SUVs is to be pointlessly deafened by its Blind Spot Monitoring system. What gives? In terms of automotive technology, we can say that Mazda is going at it alone. The modest Japanese car manufacturer hasn’t resisted the turbocharging trend, does not really …May 31, 2018

2018 Mazda6: Pricing and Details Announced

Mazda’s midsize sedan benefits from an updated design for 2018, but also from a more powerful engine option in its higher-end trim levels. It made its Canadian debut at the Toronto Auto Show . First of all, the base MSRP of the new Mazda6 is set at $27,000 before freight …February 23, 2018

Updates for the 2017 Mazda6

The critically acclaimed, but slow-selling Mazda6 midsize sedan gets a few new items for 2017, enhancing its dynamic driving characteristics and the refinement level of its cockpit. First of all, Mazda is adding its new G-Vectoring Control system to the Mazda6. It’s a technology developed to increase the stability and …August 24, 2016

Diesel Mazda6: Still In The Cards, But…

As soon as we heard about Mazda’s plan to launch a diesel-powered Mazda6, we were ecstatic: the midsize sedan is already dominating its segment, so a hyper-frugal version would cement its position at the top of the food chain. The original release was planned for 2013. We are now in …December 5, 2014

Redesigned Mazda6 For 2016

Mazda used the Los Angeles Auto Show as an opportunity to unveil a redesigned version of their third-generation Mazda6. Changes are limited, but we can see a new front fascia, similar to the new CX-5. The antenna is now integrated into the roof, 19-inch wheels are now standard and there …November 20, 2014

Recalls: Fuel Problems for the Mazda6 (and GM's HD Trucks)

If you own a 2014 Mazda6 built between October 25, 2012 and May 9, 2013, your car came out of the factory with a peculiar feature: you can put too much fuel in it! A manufacturing defect was found in the filling tube. The capacity of the fuel tank is …May 8, 2014

Mazda6 and Jeep Cherokee: Canadian Car and SUV of the Year

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) uses the holding of the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto to reveal the names of the Canadian Car and SUV of the Year. For 2014 the Mazda6 has been awarded the coveted title. It also came out the winner in the Best …February 14, 2014

Mazda to delay SKYACTIV-D clean diesel launch in North America

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

Mazda has announced plans to delay the release of its SKYACTIV-D clean diesel in North America. The automaker simply says that more research and development is required but it appears that Mazda may have tried to cut the costs of the required emissions-cleansing system. Without a NOx after-treatment system, the …January 10, 2014

AJAC’s 2014 Canadian Car of the Year Awards

Twelve “Best New” category winners were announced today by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, better known as AJAC. The twelve “Best New” categories cover the full new-model spectrum, including “Best New Small Car,” “Best New Luxury Car,” and “Best New SUV/CUV.” Most mainstream categories are further divided by price, …December 3, 2013

Mazda Mazda6 Race Car To Burn Biodiesel At Daytona

When Mazda enters its SkyActiv turbodiesel-powered Mazda6 sedan in this weekend's Rolex 24 hour endurance race in Daytona this weekend, it won't be running on traditional diesel fuel. Instead, the Mazda6 race car will be slurping a unique organic mixture that has been distilled from meat packing residue provided by …January 25, 2013

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Motoring TV 2004 Episode 6

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Motoring TV 2004 Episode 8

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Motoring TV 2004 Episode 14

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Motoring TV 2004 Episode 21

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The Car Guide rating 84%

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Fuel economy	7/10
Reliability	8/10
Safety	8/10
Infotainment	7/10
Driving	8/10
Overall	9/10

Mid-size sedans

Fuel economy	8/10
Reliability	8/10
Safety	8/10
Infotainment	7/10
Driving	8/10
Overall	9/10

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