- sedan 35,666
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- sedan 35,666 gasoline manual
2014 mazda mazda6 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Even the manufacturing process was retooled at mazda's assembly plant in hiroshima, japan for faster, more flexible production. the mazda6 uses mazda's skyactive technology, a collection of systems and techniques first employed on the cx-5 crossover that reduce weight and increase efficiency. At the heart of it lies a 2. 5-liter inline-4 that makes 184 horsepower and 185 pound-feet of torque (mazda said sayonara to the old v6). A new injection system and race-style exhaust manifold help the new mazda6 achieve more torque and power than the previous engines, while reducing emissions. the standard transmission on the base model is a 6-speed manual, which now comes standard with a hill-hold feature. It's a hybrid of a traditional torque converter, which kicks in at speeds of less than 5 mph, providing the driver with the familiar creep of automatic transmissions, and a dual-clutch that operates at higher speeds, providing quicker, more seamless shifts. Like most cars in this class, mazda6 is front-wheel drive. other elements of skyactive include a lighter, more efficient frame, which engineers tweaked using straighter lines and different welds. High-tensile steel comprises 58 percent of the mazda6's body weight, which is a relatively lean 3,183 pounds on the base model with the manual transmission. That's a few pounds lighter than the honda accord, and nearly 300 pounds lighter than the ford fusion. Other changes include fully electric steering and a revised suspension, which result in a more dialed-in feel, with less road shock and more stability under braking. the new package results in a significant improvement in fuel economy over the outgoing model. Strangely, though, bluetooth does not appear on the base sport trim with the manual transmission; this requires a step up to the automatic. All come with the same 2. 5-liter engine; all but sport come standard with the 6-speed automatic. mazda6 sport 20,880) comes standard with the 6-speed manual transmission, air conditioning, fabric upholstery, six-way manually adjustable driver's seat, leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel, steering-wheel mounted controls, power door locks/windows/mirrors, remote keyless entry, pushbutton start, cruise control, trip computer, 6-speaker audio system with cd player, auxiliary jack, usb port, 60/40 split folding rear seat, usb port, 17-inch alloy wheels. Wheels are 19-inch alloys. Led daytime running lamps, adaptive front-lighting system, an alarm system, a rear lip spoiler and unique paint on the alloy wheels. safety features on all models include two-stage front-impact airbags, front side-impact airbags, front and rear side air curtains, antilock brakes (abs) with electronic brake-force distribution (ebd) and brake assist, dynamic stability control (dsc), traction control, tire-pressure monitor, latch child safety seat anchors and hill hold assist. Optional safety features include a rearview camera that can help the driver spot a small child behind the vehicle when backing up. walkaroundthis is the best-looking mazda6 yet. It follows mazda's current kodo design language, which aims to convey a more athletic, dynamic look. With many design cues coming straight from the radical-looking shinari concept car that was unveiled a few years ago, mazda design director derek jenkins and his team were able to create a midsize sedan that stands out from the crowd, with looks that are neither blase, nor overdone like some of the car's competitors. the front end gets a more grown-up face featuring a curving, trapezoidal grille with stretched horizontal lines that make it appear wide, not tall like the big-mouthed mazda3. Wraparound headlamps and led foglamps with flared, geometric housings add athletic touches. from the side, the prominent nose looks almost shark-like. The deep flowing creases over the front fender continue into the front doors, in a cue taken straight from the shinari concept. The a-pillars are pushed farther back on the new mazda6, which not only biases the proportions rearward, but it also aids with visibility while driving. Bright trim is used sparingly and tastefully around windows. Wraparound taillamps mimic the horizontal shapes of the front end, and here, too, bright work is used to highlight but not overwhelm. Twin exhaust pipes that sit beneath the lower plastic bumper cover are subtly sporty. interiorin true mazda style, the cockpit of the mazda6 is centered around the driver. The steering wheel is smaller than before, and buttons and knobs on the center stack are within easy reach of the driver (even though many functions are duplicated on the steering wheel). materials inside are a mixed bag; the soft-touch dash and instrument panel are of good quality, but the plastic around doors, including window switches, have a generic parts-bin look. Still, there were no glaring fit or finish issues, and we daresay everything inside is on par with other cars in the class. in front of the driver is a trio of gauges that are simple and easy to read; speedometer, tach and driver information display. The center instrument panel is equally clean. Knobs for the climate control sit three abreast. Beneath is a small cubby for a phone or keys. While the screen is clear and easy to read, we found using some navigation functions annoying and non-intuitive, such as setting, changing or canceling a destination. We didn't find the leather particularly supple and prefer the. Climate Control✔ Power Locks✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Cruise Control✔ CD Player✔ Bluetooth✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ Alloy Wheels
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