2017 Mazda Mazda6 GT - Redline: Review

[@briantye4609]

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.

[@97I30T]

Brian Tye Most of the people who moan about the 6 being underpowered have never even driven one. People really shouldn't knock it until they try it.

[@davidbrentdrums9890]

KentB27 totally agree with this. I own a 2014 6 and it's a lot of fun!

[@andrewclary872]

I've been telling people since this model of the 6 came out that it is the most fun I've ever driven a car @ 45mph. The G-Vectoring helps more on the country roads in Tennessee, too.

[@Crosshead1]

Brian Tye You nailed the essence of Mazda Brian. Drive a MX-5 and you'll really understand; not a lot of power but more fun than you can poke a stick at. Zoom zoom lives.

[@tomlingaming2984]

Brian Tye what is your opinion about the little glass thing in the dashboard? Thats the only feature keeping me away from this 2017 model because it seems more of an eyesore than something that I would actually use. Also, is there a CD player in the 2017?

[@Slayblan]

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

[@MrWalker1000]

which is better to own have you owned both?

[@RandomGuyScrollingDown445]

@@MrWalker1000 If you want something with individuality, in a sea of camrys, accords, and sonatas, get a Mazda6. If you want something for the sake of owning a common brand get the Accord.

[@MrWalker1000]

@@RandomGuyScrollingDown445 which one is more reliable the accord or the mazda?

[@RandomGuyScrollingDown445]

MrWalker1000 theyre both the same in terms of reliability.

[@bayfinest1938]

@@MrWalker1000 honda top 1st in 2017

[@WC3fanatic997]

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.

[@jax1079]

By far the best looking mid size sedan

[@dlawodnr93]

JAX Sorry Accord Win !

[@MrWalker1000]

subaru legacy and camry xse.

[@heatseeker9738]

Audi A4 and BMW 3 series look way nicer, imo.

[@MrWalker1000]

audi and bmw dont compete directly with mazda lol since they are more expensive. mazd a is made in japan big plus for me.

[@heatseeker9738]

no i know that, and i agree with you but he didn't say the best looking japanese mid-size sedan he just said best looking mid-size sedan period lol. kind of a stretch to say that about a mazda.

[@kiraford9088]

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

[@arman8097]

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

[@Th3M4larky]

damn right, zoom zoom

[@thevoid6619]

How is the reliability? How long has one last u.

[@MrWalker1000]

@@thevoid6619 they are made in japan so should last long

[@916kev]

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

[@alansmilealot]

Kevin Lim #savethemanuals

[@TheNacropolice]

I won a Mazda3, and let me tell you it is a joy to drive. I sometimes wish I had more power, but the way it handles gives you such a degree of confidence that I feel like you find yourself willing to push the car to its limits because you know it will not fail you. I have owned it since 2014 and so far no issues at all. I highly recommend the M6 is if it is anything like the 3, which I am sure it is.

[@alansmilealot]

I'm interested in hearing how you won a mazda3?

[@nessyc3720]

Exactlyy, how did you win it?

[@thatwhite_f3053]

You should get one lol I own one my self it's so fun to drive !

[@madridtillidie]

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.

[@bayfinest1938]

2017 ford fusion way better

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

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

[@sylvestercw1989]

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

[@moududahmed2757]

You recommend a Mazda bro?

[@TrevorBattle]

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

[@devenp2069]

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.

[@Jaymake]

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

[@johntechwriter]

Jay Make Don't forget the 35 mpg, and that's regular gas.

[@MrSayonara88]

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"

[@jacktran960]

MrSayonara88 Because people like options

[@1MountainLife]

Personally for me i'm okay with the 4 banger until I take my Mazda to higher elevations in Coloraodo. But of course we are a small market compared to the world.

[@AZWZOfficial]

I actually think it's a praise for the car. If the prominent thing that people complain about for Mazda is that it's missing a feature rather than a serious safety or mechanical flaw, then its a good car for consumers. One day Mazda will implement some sort of performace package. Here's to hoping the 'Speed' series makes a come back.

[@standyourground9973]

MrSayonara88 V6’s generally are more refined, quieter and smoother than their I4 brothers

[@standyourground9973]

MRT turbo 4’s have come a long way no doubt, but I’ll still take my na/turbo V6’s over them

[@Robin-ic7sy]

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.

[@denniszhu7957]

Then you should apply to these car companies and help them

[@tbvjqor123]

Robin I prefer Black interior

[@Robin-ic7sy]

yep

[@Robin-ic7sy]

yep my 14 mazda 3 s touring had black leatherite

[@Robin-ic7sy]

lol just used ur lawnmower to commute. yep when you cold start or the engine idles it's louder than most I4 engines. And it really sounds shitty 2000-3500 rpm just that low grunting noise. Over 3500 rpm sounds excellent and it give you that thrill though

[@devintolliver92]

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

[@DisneyMusicVideos]

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.

[@pikachupowers]

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.

[@JsnLwrnce]

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

[@BilalKhan-fu6no]

Wow thats new.. how much did u pay

[@genaroramirezjr5371]

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

[@chasee.7841]

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

[@airthickness]

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

[@dwightwatts1980]

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

[@Wellington_srt10]

That interior 👍🏻

[@Wellington_srt10]

Why? Is it because of the light color, now i am curious

[@Wellington_srt10]

Serkan Ister such a shame, it was a great looking interior 😕

[@Wellington_srt10]

Well to be honest i live in brazil wich is one of the worst places in the world to buy a car, do you know the spark? Here own one of these is like own a camaro in there but much harder the car starts at least at 45 its luxury car here, but if i live in there i would look for reliability and bang for buck, problably would end buying a cívic, however if i Had a lot of cash it would be a challenger 396 srt or a demon since i love engines, v8, muscle cars, mopar and dodge is my favorite brand, if the viper was in production it would be it a srt viper base in black, so always priority on engine.

[@Wellington_srt10]

Serkan Ister thanks man wish you the same

[@Fleming83]

Tony smith

[@vaasmontenegro8401]

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.

[@mrkring1526]

10000% agree. Previous car was a Toyota 3.5 V6 and the way the Mazda handles, steers and rides shits all over the Toyota.

[@Albergazzo]

Proud owner of a mazda 6 no regrets

[@jhonatngarcia]

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

[@Dwizzle2023]

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. 😊

[@useyourwords3286]

Dwayne Ogilvie me too. I love my Mazda 6 😀

[@fado0odi329]

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 .

[@jasond3954]

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!

[@a7mad316]

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.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Uhh maybe go drive one do your own research

[@Pimpincrispy1978]

I'm noticing a lot of people complaining about the power. My wife just got her 2017 mazda 3 6 speed manual with the 2.0 and I will tell you that yes, it could have a little more power. But I will also tell you how much I enjoy taking it for a rip. In many ways it is much more fun to drive the bag off of than my car which has just shy of 400hp. The thing is, for a very well equipped extremely well priced car, this car has a great interior, is comfortable feels sporty, handles quite well and since u only have 155hp... you can cane it.. all the time and guess what.... its fun as shit. Every time I step on the gas in my car I'm over the speed limit. In the 3 you can have much more fun whilst getting in a lot less trouble. Learn to shift it just right and gives you all the power you need to have a blast tearing around the city on a Friday night without losing your license. Lol and the best part.. lmao.. you get home park your car.. and theres still fuel to get you through the week. She wont drink the whole bottle at once.. she sips.. no matter how you treat her! Skyactiv Baby!

[@onemon22]

Thanks for posting I just bought myself one.

[@namelessking2]

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.

[@jobula07]

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

[@milesmitchell4288]

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!

[@nickstepp11]

that interior is insane and i don’t think people actually buying this car are worried about horsepower

[@sbkpilot1]

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.

[@theredline]

You are correct, I think I was meaning to say Miata RF but for some reason Mazda3 came out of my mouth. Thanks for clearing that up! - Sofyan

[@VicennialCarReviews]

Love these reviews!!!

[@VicennialCarReviews]

I said "These" Meaning more then this one.... Currently watching.

[@K1LL3R4xd]

Flamed65 got anything better to do than reply to every comment on his reviews? I think not...

[@paxtonwilliams8556]

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.

[@jimvanwart8599]

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.

[@87IROCZOwner]

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.

[@jmfs2k273]

Dig the new camera work . Very good review as always

[@marcmcreynolds2827]

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.

[@saucy01]

Views from the Mazda 6

[@user-pg5vf4yr7e]

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

[@djejnyc]

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

[@Marwalk-x5h]

Why does every car review drive every car like it's a sports car? After living in Germany for a long time, I really don't care about HP in my car in the U.S. You need power when trying to pass a car going 100 mph on the autobahn or when you have a car going 140 mph coming up behind you in the left lane. In the U.S...not so much.

[@Valortizo]

Marques Walker absolutely correct. Thanks

[@MrWalker1000]

what i dont like about this mazda is that it takes too much and kind of rips off BMW and audi.

[@oldtwinsna8347]

You haven't driven much in the US then. Try driving on 2-lane curvy roads at high elevation that serve as interstate trucking routes with double trailer loads being pulled at 50mph in a 70 zone. You're going to wish for every little bit of horsepower you can get with lower rated vehicles, raising your heart rate every time you need to pass.

[@Thegermanhunter]

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.

[@theredline]

The Mazda6 is currently one of our favorites but if you want features, value, and space... the 2017 Hyundai Sonata comes to mind. The Accord and Camry are also solid choices but neither of them offer the kind of premium feel or sporty handling dynamics of the Mazda. We hear that Hyundai is offering crazy deals on the 2017 Sonata right now, we'd look into checking out a Limited 2.0T model. Dealers in our DC area were discounting them as much as $9,000 off MSRP. Hope that helps!

[@skylarlevi7960]

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[@Thegermanhunter]

Redline Reviews very informative! Much appreciated from a loyal viewer.

[@jimquantic]

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.

[@daniellejohnson4085]

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!

[@mailloux16]

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

[@c05l24]

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.

[@Skyhawk1987Turbo]

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

[@Dino9474]

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?

[@chescajimenez3204]

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

[@BezerkH0LL0W]

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.

[@NaijaBoiTellEm]

Will the Mazda 6 ever get a V6 again?

[@advosburgh]

No. Their biggest car doesn't even have a V6 anymore.

[@UltimaRSfan]

NijaBoiTellEm a speed 6 with awd later this year or next. from what i hear from inside sources

[@advosburgh]

Stephen Nichols if this even is true, which I have my doubts it will not be a V6 it will be the 2.5 turbo from the CX-9.

[@Skyhawk1987Turbo]

Nope it will be a turbo 4

[@UltimaRSfan]

Austin Vosburgh most likely. i was told the words turbo and awd. i personally would expect 300hp but until Mazda officially makes an announcement, anything is up in the air. 400hp would be a hell of a lot of fun in that cat. ☺😊😆😎

[@kicksreason]

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

[@James5955]

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.

[@paulaisaiahpanganiban5095]

Awesome review, man.

[@shellcasing1040]

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

[@jasonhamilton1780]

love your reviews awesome just stunning vehicle

[@302daddyd]

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.

[@hen913]

I just got a 17 Sport after totaling my 13 Sonata GLS and I must say I'm a bit disappointed. The noise is a tad louder, especially on the wind side, storage is lacking, ride is rougher, Bluetooth audio system delay, lack of Android Auto and my biggest nitpick is the power. Not necessarily the power, but the throttle. On the Sonata, I barely had to tap on the pedal to really push the car. It was incredibly responsive and gave me power when I asked for it. But on the Mazda the power just is not there, the throttle is so laggy to me and I really have to push the car to get power out of it. If the pedal was more responsive I'd like this car a whole lot more. Also the engine noise isn't great either, sounds so groany. The sonata actually had a nice intake sound. I get that it's the sporty nature of it, but I guess I just expected more for it being 4 years newer along with all the hype it gets. But overall I don't hate it, I just don't love it unfortunately. Also damn I'm so jealous of the LED head and taillights on the GT! P.S. The trunk also does NOT come with a jack! What the hell how am I supposed to change my spare tire? lmao my Hyundai even had one.

[@fyahhype]

Why you guys never discuss resale value, durability, availability of parts and prices of maintaining the car when they do a vehicle review ?.. No one wanna know about soft touch.. Smh

[@LagginPotato]

Stop calling it a "family sedan". It makes it seem like this car is only for parents in their 30s. Would it be weird for a college student to drive this?

[@canadious6933]

phf, get what YOU want. It is you that is driving it.

[@stillnottellingyoumyname8193]

Pinhead Larry Well. In California at least, they're around 32-34k Unless your parents are paying for it, good luck affording it

[@happyemoji6553]

StillNotTellingYouMyName There's something called "monthly payment" and you don't have to pay more than 300$ a month so any student with a part time job can afford couple of hundreds

[@stillnottellingyoumyname8193]

Happy Emoji I'm perfectly well aware as I lease a 3 and am in college But I'm also not stupid enough to stunt with a car that cost more then I make. I like the styling of the 6 much more then I like the 3 but I'd rather go with something that doesn't make me poor at the end of the payments Also, on a 34k car, unless you put at least 3.5-4k down Your payments aren't only 300 😂😂😂. Not to mention renting, food, gas other necessities.

[@RandomGuyScrollingDown445]

Happy Emoji yes but for how long? You're not including insurance and maintenance. I'm sure bi-weekly checks from Target aren't going to pay for that 6.

[@jamesreilly3058]

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.

[@prop3758]

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

[@JunHanh2gether4ever]

look forward to your M CX5 review

[@chrisslinkard3877]

This car is absolutely gorgeous, but without a v6 (like a similarly equipped toyota or honda), with the lack of carplay or the android equivalent, without awd I think mazda needs to up their game. I realize this car is getting a turbo for 2018 but unless i'm wrong it's still only going to put out about 230 hp. It seems like Mazda doesn't want to do anything great with this car just alright. If they are going to compete on the luxury end they need to up their game with a larger display, heated and cooled seats, better technology and so on. If they are going to want to compete on the performance side they really need a motor that produces at least 300 hp and if they want to be competitive awd would be a great idea. I think the car is gorgeous but if I was going to buy a car in this segment it would be toyota or honda before this because their top models do so much more than this and I hate that because I really think this car is gorgeous. Get in the game Mazda!

[@mdossantosd]

Excellent review.

[@ArExsTee]

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

[@donaldhollums3278]

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.

[@AdrianKing29]

I'm so glad I seen this video, I was going to get this car. But I can't get a 4 cylinder car, I need something with more power. But it is a super nice car, just not for me anymore.

[@Aurious]

Great review, thank you for the video!

[@baoh29able]

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

[@Eeaotc02]

Love the Mazda review!

[@MrMikeyg616]

Fantastic review!

[@maxyuhas2631]

I think Mazda knocked it out of the park with the interior and front grill and headlights but could've amped up the back a bit, otherwise it's an awesome car.

[@gorviv529]

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

[@romel4life375]

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

[@BigTurboTrucker]

needs either a turbo on its 2.5 or a V6 (or maybe even a rotary, but that's doubtful)

[@KTMsteve]

Turbo, diesel and AWD coming

[@mbenton6]

DC BigTurbo why... lol...People are gonna believe what they want to. 2017 Mazda 6 is just as fast as the 2018 Honda accord. Accords top speed bottoms out at 121, where the M6 bottoms out @135. www.caranddriver.com/mazda/mazda-6. Vs www.caranddriver.com/honda/accord. I'm not confused. People are robots... they follow everyone else and miss out on a beautiful car

[@victorkenarsy3024]

maurice benton Because some people need real passing power on the interstate

[@matthewyim1736]

Sofyan, why doesn't Mazda offer cooled seats, and only offer heated seats?

[@theredline]

We've asked and Mazda simply said their customers simply haven't demanded it yet. We also think its a cost issue as Mazda doesn't want the price of their vehicles to be on the higher end like some competitors.

[@teunje]

I never knew cooled seats existed until last year, never thought I need one either. Have never heard about or seen them either in my country, sounds like a USA thing.

[@jbar_85]

Matthew's Car Corner it would be nice to have cooled seats in south Florida in the summer for sure!

[@lartstnc]

tunkor you don't know you need cooled seats until you experience cooled seats. feels great in summer

[@rafalkrasowski1529]

Cause only COOL ppl drive mazda... Duh

[@rions79]

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?

[@Locallybuiltauto]

can u review a 2017 mazda3 automatic base model?

[@CPUspeed]

Voice sounds a little tinny inside, you might have the wind noise reduction on.

[@jacoblueders3924]

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

[@airikk_7051]

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

[@Keithguinn97]

I just got one last weekend! I absolutely love it, it feels luxurious. My mom loved mine so much she got one too! She got the grand touring and I got the touring.

[@Keithguinn97]

rubixlucifer I wouldn’t say there’s anything I don’t like. Some people say you can feel every bump because of the 19-inch wheels, but it’s honesty not that bad at all. The refinement is great. As for power, it’s extremely impressive for a 4-cyl. It has a sport mode that makes the transmission react extremely fast and you can haul ass pretty easily. Its has adequate power and sporty looks; it’s a win-win for me. I do wish it had apple car play, but that’s being added this year. The infotainment system is more than enough and the standard features are awesome. Mazda has come a long way for sure

[@Keithguinn97]

rubixlucifer it’s a pretty big sedan, so if you don’t have many people in your family I’d recommend the Mazda 3. Granted it’s all subjective. I’m a single guy and got the Mazda 6, but I really wanted the CX5( just wasn’t in my price range)

[@jimquantic]

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

[@gazirusek4278]

My 2014 Honda Accord lx transmission went out at 104,000 miles , I changed that CVT fluid every 12,000 mile no more belt driven transmission. Mazda And Toyota have much better Transmission

[@ashinis88]

184 HP in a lightweight car is plenty. You non-drivers need to back off.

[@devintolliver92]

Ashinis 88 lmao it's a heavy full size sedan. Shut up kid

[@pikachupowers]

you have no idea what you're talking about, you're the one that should stfu lmao. this car weighs 3200 pounds. a "small sedan" 3 series sedan weighs 3600.

[@standyourground9973]

Devin Tolliver its a midsize

[@guacamoleJim]

Sababa Hummus ^ THIS. BOOM.

[@MrWalker1000]

@@pikachupowers is it better than the honda accord though?

[@johnterry117]

Eloquently presented !

[@Hurricane_Tim]

What is the song?

[@VaunShiz]

Mazda interior are beautiful

[@soicon52]

one "minor" downside: no light in glove compartment for a premium vehicle ! Correct me if I am wrong.

[@Radimus12225]

I have this car. Love it. :)

[@dennissantos2325]

this model is best model of the Mazda 6!!! it's better than the up coming model Mazda 6 2018 when it comes to exterior looks

[@noodletitan9086]

By far the best car I owned