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- 1,465 below average sedan 198,125 grey
2006 mazda mazda6 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Sporty and fun. introductionimproved for 2006, the mazda 6 is the sports sedan of front-drive midsize cars. While the toyota camry and honda accord are designed for mass appeal or, stated more cynically, for people who don't like cars, the mazda 6 is designed for the driving enthusiast. Mazda6, as the company calls it, is not for everyone, and that's just fine with mazda. the mazda 6 looks leaner than its competitors and the driving experience backs that up with agile handling and responsive engines. The mazda 6 feels tighter in corners and holds the road better than camry, accord or nissan altima. It's lighter on its feet and stops quicker. In short, it's a better driver's car. The 5-door excels at carrying cargo, yet it doesn't look like a hatchback; in fact, it takes a sharp eye to distinguish it from the sedan. Mild styling revisions give it a cleaner look. New front seats are designed for greater comfort and support, new cloth fabrics, a new center console, new door panels, and other features make the cabin more comfortable and more convenient. The brakes have been upgraded for 2006 with bigger ventilated front disc brakes designed to reduce stopping distances, resist brake fade and improve pedal feel. Also, 18-inch wheels and tires are available. the new 2006 mazdaspeed6 is a turbocharged, all-wheel-drive sedan carefully tuned by mazda's performance division. All-wheel drive helps tame its 274-horsepower turbocharged engine, its close-ratio six-speed manual gearbox is remarkable for its easy, smooth-shifting action, and its suspension is firm but not unbearably so. It comes with sporty fabric or leather upholstery and other luxury features. Several levels of trim are available. All mazda 6 models are well equipped. the 6i sedan 19,110) comes standard with air conditioning; cruise control; six-speaker am/fm/cd audio; tilt and telescope leather-wrapped steering wheel; leather wrapped shift knob; power windows, mirrors and door locks with remote keyless entry; and 16-inch steel wheels. A five-speed manual transmission is standard; a five-speed automatic 900) is optional. A convenience package 1,000) adds an eight-way power driver's seat with manual lumbar, 17-inch alloy wheels with p215/50r17 all-season tires, and an anti-theft alarm. safety features that come standard on all models include abs, traction control, and advanced dual-stage front airbags. Side-impact and side-curtain airbags 500) are optional. moving up to the 6i sport sedan 21,810) and 6i sport hatchback 22,210) adds the front side-impact and side-curtain airbags, the eight-way power driver's seat, fog lights, bright-tip exhaust outlets, side-sill extensions and a wing-type rear spoiler. Wheels and tires upgrade to p215/50vr17 on 17-inch aluminum rims. The sport bits are dropped, but are available as options. the mazda 6s models are identically equipped to their 6i counterparts, except they come with the v6 engine. This goes for the 6s sedan 23,010) and 6s wagon 23,610); 6s sport sedan 23,910), 6s sport hatchback 24,510), and 6s sport wagon 24,610). The standard transmission is a five-speed manual; a six-speed automatic is optional 950). A six-speed manual transmission, electronically controlled all-wheel drive, electronic stability control, and enhanced brakes and suspension complete the package. Both come with the bose audio. options for all mazda 6 models include a navigation system 2,000), an in-dash 6cd player 500), a cassette player 200), and a long list of accessories. walkaroundthe mazda 6 is the sportiest of the midsize sedans. Visually, it has more personality than the accord and other midsize cars. It has a strong front-end treatment that's consistent with other mazdas. Cat's-eye headlamps and big, multi-element tail lamps enhance the action at each corner of the car. the mazda 6 benefits from a kind of muscular conservatism inside and out. Everything in, on and under this car makes sense, and it all looks good doing it. The relationship of the lower body to the upper body looks perfect, yet the roof shape is designed for people, not for style. Its sporty profile makes the mazda 6 look smaller than it is. 2006 brings some styling revisions to the mazda 6 line. New headlamps, revised tail lamps, new front and rear bumper fascia, and new side sills add more edge to the styling. Fog lamps are incorporated into the front spoiler. A new sport grille, dark gray headlamp bezels, and a rear spoiler add distinction for top-line models. Also, 18-inch wheels have been added to the options list. Bright island blue and tungsten gray have been added to the color palette for 2006, and we really liked the new dark cherry, which will be mistaken for black in some lighting conditions. the shape of the mazda 6 is truly fetching when painted a hot color and accented by sport-level trim, which includes a body-color front grille, gray headlight bezels, clear-lens halogen fog lamps, dual oval exhaust outlets, front and rear air dams, and side sill extensions. The outside door handles are well designed and easy to grab. the 5-door hatchback features an extended rear roof pillar sloping rearward into a raised deck lid. As mazda says, it looks fast even when standing still. Casual observers may not notice the difference between the 5-door and the sedan. the sport wagon looks sleek, clean and aggressive, if not as overtly sporty as the hatchback. the new mazdaspeed6 is distinguished by its slightly lowered stance and by its exclusive front fenders, hood, and grille, among other body panels. An aerodynamic front bumper and lower grille section hint at high performance, while flared side skirts draw attention to 18-inch aluminum wheels. The wagon has a stiffer chassis than the 5-door due to the large rear opening of the hatchback. A stiff chassis is a key element to achieving sharp handling and a smooth ride. interiorthe front seats of the mazda 6 are comfortable through a wide range of adjustments and have been improved for 2006. We found them suitable for hard driving, with good upper body support and enough lower back support with the optional lumbar adjuster for all-day comfort. The leather package adds cowhide to all the right places, with thankful perforations on the seating surfaces. the mazda 6 interior is designed to be comfortable for front and rear passengers in the 95th percentile of all body shapes. The rear seats are quite comfortable, whether in the sedan, hatchback or wagon. Cruise Control✔ AM/FM✔ Power Windows✔ Air Conditioning✔ Sport Package✔ Aluminum Wheels✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Alloy Wheels
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