Edmunds Full Test: 2009 Mazda 6 s Grand Touring

Hank3 · 08-12-2008, 09:07 AM

What Works:
Attractive, modern style; roomy interior; generous appointments; nicely integrated chassis.

What Needs Work:
Noisy ride on concrete; overly light control feel; some torque steer.

Bottom Line:
Manages to keep some of the zoom-zoom athleticism despite pandering to the Accord/Camry market.

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fatgroundhog · 08-12-2008, 09:22 AM

I was a fan of them from the start, and think this looks like another good one.

CGM6 · 08-12-2008, 10:29 AM

I owned a 6 before the WRX and loved the car...we have been mazda owners for nearly 20 years and I would buy this 6 in a heart-beat for a DD

daveyboy · 08-14-2008, 09:50 PM

I like the styling and size of the old one better, liked that the old one actually came with a manual trans, and that the old one came in a wagon and 5-door. Nice that it comes with a better engine, but no manual trans, no sale in my household.

hkswrxti · 08-14-2008, 10:01 PM

I think the car looks great, exterior and interior. It has similar fender flares as the rx8 and those gauges are sick. I would definitely buy this if I was looking for a DD. everything is just more better compared to the old mazda6.

NismoSkylineGTR · 08-15-2008, 01:03 AM

i thought the last 6 looked good
this looks way better

Spenk · 08-15-2008, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveyboy

I like the styling and size of the old one better, liked that the old one actually came with a manual trans, and that the old one came in a wagon and 5-door. Nice that it comes with a better engine, but no manual trans, no sale in my household.

The I-4 is available with a MT, and it's the better driver, too.

max_stirling · 08-15-2008, 10:46 AM

I used to own the last generation 626 as my DD. It was a loaded top trim version with a V6 and a 5spd MT. I added 5 way adjustable Tokico shocks and Eibach springs along with a one-off custom CAI, upgraded brakes and summer tires on RX-7 rims. I was still low on power, but it handled great for a FWD.

I love Mazdas and have owned 6 of them, but now that I've had a taste of the Subie AWD, I can't go back to plain old FWD. I simply never lose traction with my LGT and I can't give that up now.

Pete Holt · 08-15-2008, 10:54 AM

I liked the style of the old one better, but the new one finally has some power with their V6 and nicer options. Sad to see no manual with the V6. I wonder if it will finally be able to keep up with a 3.5SE Altima.

08-12-2008, 09:07 AM	#1
Hank3 Scooby Guru Member#: 16157 Join Date: Mar 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tallahassee, FL Vehicle: '03 Mazda P5 <>< '02 WRX & '08 MS3 SOLD!!!	Edmunds Full Test: 2009 Mazda 6 s Grand Touring What Works: Attractive, modern style; roomy interior; generous appointments; nicely integrated chassis. What Needs Work: Noisy ride on concrete; overly light control feel; some torque steer. Bottom Line: Manages to keep some of the zoom-zoom athleticism despite pandering to the Accord/Camry market. Full article here. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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08-12-2008, 09:22 AM	#2
fatgroundhog Scooby Newbie Member#: 44942 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA	I was a fan of them from the start, and think this looks like another good one.

08-12-2008, 10:29 AM	#3
CGM6 Scooby Specialist Member#: 146911 Join Date: Apr 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: St. Louis	I owned a 6 before the WRX and loved the car...we have been mazda owners for nearly 20 years and I would buy this 6 in a heart-beat for a DD

08-14-2008, 09:50 PM	#4
daveyboy Scooby Specialist Member#: 35419 Join Date: Apr 2003	I like the styling and size of the old one better, liked that the old one actually came with a manual trans, and that the old one came in a wagon and 5-door. Nice that it comes with a better engine, but no manual trans, no sale in my household.

08-14-2008, 10:01 PM	#5
hkswrxti Scooby Specialist Member#: 141571 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: SoCal Vehicle: 2007 VW GTI DSG Black Magic Pearl	I think the car looks great, exterior and interior. It has similar fender flares as the rx8 and those gauges are sick. I would definitely buy this if I was looking for a DD. everything is just more better compared to the old mazda6.

08-15-2008, 01:03 AM	#6
NismoSkylineGTR Scooby Specialist Member#: 94622 Join Date: Aug 2005	i thought the last 6 looked good this looks way better

08-15-2008, 10:46 AM	#8
max_stirling Scooby Newbie Member#: 44010 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Springfield, VA Vehicle: 2004 Cayenne Turbo Black	I used to own the last generation 626 as my DD. It was a loaded top trim version with a V6 and a 5spd MT. I added 5 way adjustable Tokico shocks and Eibach springs along with a one-off custom CAI, upgraded brakes and summer tires on RX-7 rims. I was still low on power, but it handled great for a FWD. I love Mazdas and have owned 6 of them, but now that I've had a taste of the Subie AWD, I can't go back to plain old FWD. I simply never lose traction with my LGT and I can't give that up now.

08-15-2008, 10:54 AM	#9
Pete Holt NASIOC Supporter Member#: 12 Join Date: Jun 1999 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Appleton, WI Vehicle: 2005 M3 Mystic Blue	I liked the style of the old one better, but the new one finally has some power with their V6 and nicer options. Sad to see no manual with the V6. I wonder if it will finally be able to keep up with a 3.5SE Altima.