Here's What Bothers Me: 2019 Mazda6 on Everyman Driver

[@M-Hamdoun]

I bought one last month Good car in general The 3 complaint you mentioned don't really matter to me I don't know how to drive manual ...and its very frustrating when you drive in the city with manual gearbox Hybrid is waste of money where i live and i get 650-700 km on full tank which is very good The AWD is a nice feature to have but a car this good looking will never go outside asphalt ... it's a sedan and its strong and steady enough in my opinion

[@M-Hamdoun]

@@AwesomeJoe007 As i said ...it depends where you live .... obviously gas prices is way higher in USA than it is in GCC .....also hybrid is not a 20 year technology here like in the us ...it has just been introduced to our area ....maybe 3 years ago there were no hybrid cars at all....and if you want them you have to buy the full loaded trim

[@urbanpeltier1622]

Well said. I had a 2006 corolla and my 15 mazda6 has more power and better fuel economy. Best car ever.

[@sl0wh4nd81]

I dont think AWD is for off road. It helps with acceleration and other things like handling by having different torque for different wheels during cornering IMO

[@nightcritter]

@@M-Hamdoun my son 2016 mazda6 and my 2020 mazda6 consistantly get 38MPG. for a midsized car , Im totally impressed ! I don't need/want the added maintenence with hybrid tech.

[@patlabuca3484]

Really gorgeous looking sedan. Agreed, an AWD version would be nice.

[@rken3116]

Mazda is sooo underrated, they are wonderful cars to drive, why do people complain about touch screen I mean when You are driving one should be focusing on just that, and I think it's Mazda's way of getting driver to focus on the road.

[@robertwilliam9558]

People don't like manual transmissions in luxury sedans anymore.

[@robertwilliam9558]

@Randy Jackson Times have changed. Mazda is now a Luxury brand.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Um...it's not a luxury sedan. Sorry to burst your bubble.

[@Sim-903]

@@bigmacdaddy1234 You actually dont own one. Sorry to burst your bubble

[@BlackMesaSecurity]

That sucks. Mazda was one of the few that offered manuals in their sedans.

[@Richardak600]

But other than car reviewers no one wants manuals they just do not sell.

[@wantsanewvehicle]

I love how the heated seat controls and usb ports are hidden in the back! Less buttons and such for people to be hitting their feet on in the center console, and who needs heated seats in the summer?

[@maverick9336]

You have to understand that they are having hard time to sell their cars even it has a very good automatic transmission... you and the other car reviewers are keeping on asking for a manual? The problem is no body buys manual. Why don’t you ask the best seller cars such as toyota camry to provide for you a manual instead? And besides american people loves them.

[@WJK1022]

Mazda technically didn't "drop" the manual option with the 2.5T, because it was never available with the turbo. They did drop it in the base (Sport) trim, which is disappointing. I have a 2016 Touring with the manual and had to sacrifice several features (heated seats, sunroof, premium sound) to get the stick. Also, it's silly to bemoan the lack of an eco-friendly hybrid option while pining for a manual transmission. With very few exceptions (WRX), auto- or CVT-equipped cars are quicker and more efficient. People like me buy the manual for theft-deterrence and driving engagement. Few others care.

[@mikey8710]

At least it’s not a rubber band trans (CVT)

[@urbanpeltier1622]

I love my 6 speed mazda 6. Cvt sounds like junk.

[@joemclaughlin995]

Owned the turbo diesel estate version which was incredible with great economy,torque and reliability. The manual gearbox was one of the best I have used and similar in use to the MX5's. An often overlooked car!

[@noodlehat3250]

Manuals are fun for a quick spin or test drive but for everyday driving and sitting in traffic you will prefer an automatic.

[@rizzlerazzleuno4733]

Mazda offers quite a bit of different engines/transmissions/interiors in other countries. Since the 6 speed manual is popular and the normal trans everywhere but North America it would make sense for Mazda to offer it as a special order option, so people in NA that want one can order a 6 with a manual. Just go to the Mazda UK website to see all the differences that we don't get in NA. That being said, 98% of Americans want an automatic in their vehicle. If you really want a new car with a 6 speed manual the Honda Accord Sport has that option.

[@egwilliams834]

Great vid. I own a 2013 Mazda 6 , completely loaded with the V6, and power everything. I just LOVE IT

[@datlac95]

Eric G. Williams 2013 didn’t have a v6. You mean 2012

[@Giordanno007]

This car is awesome. Good job Mazda!!! 👍

[@andrew.woolman7449]

Everyman Driver, what do you think of the huge recall of Mazda 6, Mazda 3, and Mazda CX5 vehicles because of the cylinder deactivation technology? This is for the trims with naturally aspirated engines since the turbo engines don't have cylinder deactivation. Shame because Mazda ruined a reliable naturally aspirated engine by adding cylinder deactivation, which doesn't even help fuel economy all that much. Now none of Mazda's engines in the Mazda 6 or Mazda CX5 are reliable. I've been reading the Mazda owner forums and there are a lot of upset scared Mazda owners. A lot of them wish they hadn't bought a 2019 Mazda 6. The 2019 Mazda 3 has cylinder deactivation only in the Premium package so avoid that.

[@chanseormon]

Mazda if you're listening please bring All Wheel Drive to the Mazda 6

[@urbanpeltier1622]

Proud owner of a 2015 mazda 6 will trade up if awd

[@urbanpeltier1622]

@Hunter Bockman u sure? Last I check it was still fwd

[@billy6487]

I have to address the whole "not having a manual transmission option". Less then 5% of all sedans sold are with a manual transmission, it makes no sense to offer this option with such a small % of manual sedans being sold. It is very costly to offer 2 transmissions for a mfg with little to no payback. On a sports car/muscle car it makes sense but, even in today's muscle cars most are sold with automatics. Not sure why the big deal of not having one. Most consumers in the midsize sedan market (which is shrinking rapidly) don't buy one to go driving mountain roads, they buy it as a family hauler/commuter vehicle. Plus most people have to sit in commute traffic where having a manual transmission in more of a hassle then its novelty. I learned on a manual and only owned manual cars until I had to be in commute traffic daily traffic. Also to address your other concerns, if you read about Mazda future plans, its to go upmarket. They have 2 rear wheel drive chassis in development with AWD as a component in the design. They also are in development with Toyota on hybrid technology for there future offering and full EV models. They have 2 new 6 cylinder engines under development , 1 with Skyactiv-X and a diesel (they should drop the diesel) the future products are exciting and cool to see a 6cylinder Skyactiv-X hybrid or a full EV. The prediction for the first product on the new platform is the next gen Mazda6 possibly out in end of 2021 or 2022. The further looks bright 👍

[@kurtgrundel4045]

Bill Y thanks. I follow heir R &D as well and see the six is an in-line. Smooth as well as powerful.

[@motorcitymanman7711]

You can't sell manuals if they aren't available.......how many people WANTED a manual but were told its not available?? In Europe, over 50% of cars are manual......South America is even more.... The manufacturers would rather make autos because they get slightly better mpg to make the CAFE standards.

[@modmatt1]

I am SO glad I bought the last model year which offered the Mazda6 with the mid-level trim (no complex, cylinder deactivation of turbo either). I use it to daily commute in NY traffic and no issues as the clutch is light enough so as not to be an issue and plenty of power to get up to speed. I use it as part time family vehicle with room for passengers and trunk space in a relaible, sporty package. A huge plus for me is that I get to have some additional fun while driving. I'm getting over 30mpgs in mixed driving and close to 40mpgs on longer highway runs. Agreed, bring the manual back at least in time for my next purchase.

[@stevemole4976]

When the manufacturer offers them, the dealers seldom stock them. So buyers can't test drive exactly what they might want to order, and cars already on the lot are usually better deals.

[@garymc3519]

For the commentators here, most cars sold in Europe are manual. As for cornering, try practicing The Scandinavian Flick.

[@drbcrb]

$35k and there is a rod to hold the hood open.

[@RYAN97639]

I own the 2018 Mazda 6 signature. I love it… only had 1 major issue other than that very reliable

[@ljpr360]

Great Video Dave. I just upgraded from my 2017 Mazda 6 to a (still new on the lot) 2018 Mazda 6 because of all the discounts and the reason I got the discounts is the same reason you have that list of 3 options the car is missing, not enough people buy them. I am sure Mazda would love to offer a Manual option, (basically leaving Honda as the only mid-size sedan with a Manual Transmission option left) but Honda can afford to do that because they are a larger company. Same with the Hybrid option. I am sure a Hybrid Mazda 6 is coming using Toyota hybrid technology as part of their technology share with Toyota. Same with an AWD option. Having the Turbo is great and I have been really impressed with its real-world fuel economy easily besting its sticker numbers. It's not using much more than my naturally aspirated 2.5L in my 2017 did about 1L/100km more which doesn't add up to much. The amount of improvements they made between the model years is phenomenal, it's such a better car. It's too bad not enough people buy them, of course, it's great for people like me who want to upgrade to the Turbo for much less than the sticker price.

[@jtes1442]

I have a manual 2015 and love it . Too bad they took it away . An AWD version would be great . If they ever added AWD on the Mazda 6 I would jump on it .

[@eleanormassaro5195]

I’m surprised that you can get the Mazda 6 with the white interior on the Signature trim. I thought you could only get it with the brown leather.

[@FirstLast-mb9fq]

Economic downturn= small premium cars. Oh yeah!! Lets do this!

[@jj5515]

I'd like to know about the quality & reliablity of Mazda. Especially the newer or newish ones. Anyone?

[@nightcritter]

My son got a 2016 sport. He is very happy with the car . no problems ( 48,000 miles ). We changed tires after the fourth year due to dry rot. NBD. He constantly gets around 38 MPG. I was impressed enough to buy a 2020 Sport last week and I LOVE IT ! 41.6 MPG on first drive. Safety Suite and cylinder deactivation are an impressive addition to the base model as STANDARD. People that I speak to that have owned or do own mazda in the last 10 years are positive about their experience. the only issue that i've see or heard, that is common complaint , is that the lower end / rockers or fender lip is a popular spot for rust. This could happen with any car. FTW ! mazda makes as good an automobile as honda or toyota . Also, I preffer the 6speed auto trans , rather than the CVT in most other cars .

[@fernandobenitoii5137]

love that they haven't gone hybrid yet...

[@lovropirkl2672]

Mazda in the last couple of years sort of went away from their logo, but they have realized that, so in 2022 we will get an all new Mazda RX 9 that will have a Wankel rotary engine and around 400 HP. Let's hope that car will make it into production.

[@middler5212]

Sorry your viewership has dropped. Hope you’re doing ok. Good vid.

[@Oaktwn16]

How reliable are these? I'm thinking of trading my civic for this

[@urbanpeltier1622]

Do it!

[@Yoomaro]

Do it

[@Oaktwn16]

@@Yoomaro I keep hearing how the transmission aren't reliable but then again I trust a regular auto than a CVT in my civic

[@urbanpeltier1622]

@@Oaktwn16 From what I hear CVTs suck. Go with the improved 6 speed skyactiv tech. Good power, good on gas. Its winter and when I start from a stop I go into manual mode and keep it in 1st, works better on snow and ice than automatic.

[@Oaktwn16]

@@urbanpeltier1622 k I see I will check it out yea man I just don't trust this new cars now a days they don't seem to built to last anymore at all

[@tigernewsnetwork3617]

Center armrest is set so far back, it’s almost unusable. Terrible idea to not make it adjustable.

[@sprasad66]

Thanks for the quick and comprehensive review. I like a manual transmission, but my wife refuses to learn. So it's impractical in my house. With 6- and 8-speeds and CVTs, automatic transmissions are just as good as manuals with respect to fuel economy. Also, the paddle shifters ease some of the no-manual pain. Final point on stick shifts: it's a sedan; if you want to drive a sports car, get a sports car. I agree that a hybrid would be a nice option. Thanks again.

[@eamonnmcdermott1939]

Dave, firstly here's what bothers me about this video. Very very few people want a manual transmission in the US so why would they engineer a manual with so few sales? Think about it, so few cars in the US are manual. Buy an MX-5 if you want zoom-zoom with a manual! I've heard it said that if you don't want your car stolen in America buy a manual because they are so rare!!!(I'm from Europe) Secondly this car doesn't have a hybrid because you would need a CVT for a hybrid which kills the refinement and driving pleasure of a car with a CVT!

[@eamonnmcdermott1939]

Yash Sharma lol I never knew that! Is there any more?

[@paulstamp7586]

Good review but you should really do your research before hand. Mazda decided not to go the hybrid route years ago and decided to develop the Skyactiv-X technology which maximizes fuel efficiency. Far more advanced than any hybrid.

[@urbanpeltier1622]

Hear hear. I get more power and better fuel economy than my old 2006 corolla.

[@vince7349]

needs awd option and updated head unit from new mazda 3 also signature trim should include wireless charging and pano roof.

[@abc.garage]

They didn’t have to do the 2019 model like this...no manual why

[@JulezWinnfield]

The Everyman Yorkie👍

[@lmCIoudz]

Damn this dude just beat the piss out of this car

[@johncipolletti6139]

What a sad car!? Do you know that the top Mazda 6 (Signature) is not perfect but it is also $52,000 cheaper then the equivalent Cadillac (CT6). At $36,000 buy two of them. I'm sorry but this complainer knows nothing about AWD. My 2.0 Caddy couldn't get over 17 mpg with the stupid AWD. My Mazda 6 drives and handles like my Corvette.

[@scaldon2]

Mazda should of have s hybrid version of Mazda 6 . All the major car companies have hybrid variants of their sedans. Mazda needs to step it up .

[@georgepantoja8576]

And the backup camera. So dated.

[@dsinghr]

Waiting for the next gen of 6

[@johnphom1136]

I have a 2014 Mazda6 GT. I like it but yea...I have the same gripes and they haven't changed a thing since. Also I feel like Kia took that zoom zoom spirit from them. With that said. Mazda is pretty and easy to maintain.

[@ljpr360]

Your Mazda will last a lot longer than any of those Kias will.

[@johnphom1136]

Yea haven't had any major issues other than the usual brakes and tires. Mostly city driving so...

[@richardcrouse4644]

Love the dog! from Texas.

[@jagger24]

I got to say non of the things that were a problem were a problem for me

[@MEAMERIE]

Soooo if someone is sitting in the middle in the rear you cant heat your seat nor charge your phone. Also, the interiors of these things are nice, but they are kind of over priced.

[@tonyrock5313]

I moved to S.E. Asia no need for AWD. In this country i'd never get them.

[@subvet3668]

Totally agree about the lack of a manual. Even with their 3 they dropped to a cheap torsion rear, underpowered six year old powertrain and relegated to one trim only for manual. They used to be the benchmark with their zoom zoom motto. It’s a shame they’ve left that behind. At least Honda still does it right.

[@josephtullis9313]

Mazda is killing me because: The Signature trims don't come with black leather option, I prefer the aluminum dash trim instead of wood, and they really need remote start standard (on same fob). Falling behind badly there. Also, push button / touch gas door would be nice. My 2019 6 GTR is fantastic!

[@mordys6305]

No lane keep

[@marktuyet]

A 6 cylinder would be fabulous.

[@tehbeardedflip8828]

I see u flexing those calves bro Hahaha

[@everymandriver]

Here's a secret... they're always flexed :-)

[@tehbeardedflip8828]

Everyman Driver 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@kmuinde]

Interior colour not good, I would buy one with a dark interior, sad no manual though. They make really good manual transmissions

[@davidjym]

Soon there will only be SUVs being sold ......

[@DrEvilToBe]

I thought he did a review of Mazda6 already?!?🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@Josh-179]

Base model still has a manual option.

[@Al7nklees]

مااازدا زووووووووم عند.اللزوووم👍☄

[@Richardak600]

Nobody buys manual transmission, Mazda can't afford to make s car that maybe a few people might buy.

[@modmatt1]

It was already engineered for this model already in the N/A model, so the large costs were already accounted for. Dropping it for the sport and Touring models will make me shop elsewhere for my next purchase. Can Mazda afford to lose the existing "zoom-zoom" customers they already have? As much as I love the driving experience with my Mazda6 (with manual), I know I won't be back unless they offer a manual.

[@shawnanderson8730]

Who in the hell wants a manual?

[@lindomar76]

Lindo carro!

[@mantisfpv4514]

I'll take a manual for the win ...

[@sengsythao1896]

#savethemanuals!

[@Chewychewychoochoo]

Exactly my point with the lack of AWD. If the Mazda 3 has it now, why not their flagship sedan, the Mazda 6?! Big deal breaker for me because I live in a winter-crazy state when AWD gets me through the snow.

[@briank3754]

No Hybrid=No Big Deal

[@mbenton6]

Camry doesnt have camry

[@mmahtnart8986]

Check out the Toyota Avalon TRD. Never mind the Mazda6.

[@mordys6305]

Awd needed for rally posers

[@wny9521]

Cut the bu yaaas getting old my man

[@everymandriver]

Sorry, I'm not going to change who I am.

[@sportsMike87]

Yeah not much demand for manuals these days

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

This car is not well made for the price they are asking. It begins with the flimsy cheap hood prop. It looks like it is made from a coat hanger. For $35,000 Mazda was supposed to use hood struts. Next comes the sheet metal. It is thin as a sheet of foil. Look how the trunk closes here 2:54 it looks like it's about to fly off. Next is that frame-less rear view mirror - the glass will fall out on a hot sunny day because they used cheap glue to hold it in place 1:13. Inside the glove box the material is soda bottle plastic. The gas mileage is awful. The leather on the steering wheel is too thin and won't hold up. The car is under powered and all the plasticky stuff inside is thin and and not substantial. Wayyyy too much cost cutting. The little bit of leather that they give you is just masking the cheap materials used underneath. Don't even get me started on all the rattle's that will show up.....Been there done that.

[@cstattin]

Godbye..I have no idea what you are talking about... Ever heard of the metric system.

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

?

[@Josh-179]

KZbin is American. You just happen to get it wherever you are. Metric system sucks.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

@@stephenhendricks103 The rest of the world is poor.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

@@stephenhendricks103 Extremely and I love it.

[@chanseormon]

Sedans should NEVER come with a Manual Transmission

[@marcs4091]

Only problems I see what this car is quarter mile time the 0 to 60 time don't quite add up with the manufacturer horsepower and torque claims. I have seen a new turbo Mazda 6 get beat pretty good bye a bone stock Fiesta ST in a drag race. My guess is the new 2 liter turbo Nissan engine is a better choice , if that's what you're in the market for. Skyactiv technology????? Probably not going to hold up for the long term most Mazda engine dont. This car is a leaser, not a purchase.

[@MrPicky400]

Not sure about the usa but where i live they last over 10 years. I know a lot of mazda since year 2006 with the factory engine

[@steve9377]

You gotta figure if Toyota trusts Mazda enough to put their logo on cars Mazda builds for them, they will hold up. That and Mazda is ranked highly in a lot of reliability rankings right up there with Toyota and Lexus.

[@marcs4091]

Ha yeah Toyota just put reincarnated Volkswagen Beetle engine into what they are calling a sports car. And what's up with the new Supra beautiful car but not a Toyota. Unfortunately quality has gone down across the board with all these manufacturers. They just don't make them like they used to.

[@drivedb7]

Marc Serina - LOL Not sure which video you’re referring to, but TFL Car had a Mazda 6 turbo drag race a Fiesta ST and the Mazda blew its doors off.

[@zumretakaplanovich2088]

Remember that mazda's engine came from ford, so the inherit proplems as well

[@chrisa2223]

Girolemon Rabinowitz -in the past yes, the MZR engines were shared with Ford but that all changed with the skyactiv engines in all the current cars. The last one to use the MZR was the NC Miata, replaced in 2016.

[@ljpr360]

Agreed with Chris A222 anything SKYACTIV is Mazda's own design post Ford. Ford sold their stocks in Mazda in 2008 to stay afloat during the recession.

[@zumretakaplanovich2088]

Still they sell oil dip sticks with ford logos, buy toyota & you will not have any headaches & constant repairs

[@ljpr360]

@@zumretakaplanovich2088 For the old engines yes they are probably left over parts. Toyota is the Company Mazda works with now, the new Toyota Yaris is a rebadged Mazda 2. They need D-4S Toyota engines are built off Mazda SKYACTIV Gen 1 R&D. Toyota and Mazda are currently building a manufacturing plant together in Alabama. When I was managing auto repair shops I had 4 high milage CX-5s come in. They were in great condition inside and out. The owner said they just did the routine maintenance (and a few more brake jobs than they expected) but that's a very wearable part. Mazda has come a long way from their Ford days. They're a very reliable manufacturer now.

[@zumretakaplanovich2088]

Still toyota technicians way above the level of mazda, i do not want problems in my life anymore

[@remist-cyr702]

Junk just like the new Mazda 3

[@ELPJM09]

When buying a car mid size car, people usually have Toyota Camry and Honda Civic on their top lists. Mazda’s just don’t hold up very well after many years and their reliabilty is questionable. Mazda should just leave the American car market. Mitsubishi should do the same.

[@RavagHer]

No one buys a manual and if they do, they sure as hell wouldn't be buying a Mazda 6.

[@affinity3281]

I would buy a manual Mazda 6 turbo. The standard 2.5 doesn't offer enough fun factor. The only options are Honda Accord for mid size or Civic, Jetta, and Elantra Sport for compact sedans.

[@mikey8710]

Sorry, your wrong

[@Yoomaro]

Your very wrong