Definitive review
Published 21 July 2025
Updated 4 September 2026
Mazda 6 reviews
In-depth expert reviews, first drives and road tests of the Mazda 6.
Definitive review
Published 21 July 2025
Updated 4 September 2026
6 Oct 2021
Mazda 6 2.5 SkyActiv-G petrol (2021) review
Mazda's slinky 6 has always been a favourite saloon of ours, but can it still compete?
5 Nov 2018
Mazda 6 2.2 diesel saloon (2018) review
Nobody buys ‘conventional’ four-door saloons anymore, but the updated Mazda6 proves we really should.
20 Jul 2018
Mazda 6 Tourer review
Small updates to Mazda’s family wagon keep it feeling fresh.
3 May 2017
Mazda 6 review
Having recently updated the styling, Mazda has now given the 6 some mechanical updates with tweaks to the suspension and steering. It remains one of our favourite saloons.
11 Sep 2016
Mazda 6 review
The 2017 Mazda6 gets greater engine refinement - we've tested it.
9 Aug 2015
Mazda 6 review
Only the top Mazda6 gets the full facelift, but all versions are desirable.
7 Mar 2015
Mazda 6 review
Mazda's flagship gets a new interior and a host of tech.
16 Jan 2015
Mazda 6 review
Seriously good looking and deeply good to drive, the 6 is only held back by a high-ish price and fuel consumption.
7 Jun 2013
Mazda 6 Tourer review
Proving that the CX-5 wasn't a one-hit-wonder, the Mazda6 impresses in Tourer estate guise.On test
Mazda 6 testers' notes
Neil's turn to try out the electric Mazda6e
Neil’s been driving the Mazda6e this week. As an electric replacement for the Mazda6 it’s a stunner in styling terms and has excellent range and efficiency. It’s Chinese (via Changan) underneath, but it has proper Mazda quality, and while he reckons it could be a little sharper to drive it’s exceptionally quiet and comfortable. Gorgeous seats, too.
Check out the legroom (and distinctive upholstery) in the Mazda6e
The rear-seat accommodation in the Mazda6e is vast, with a flat floor all the way across, wide-opening back doors and climate control. Our test car came with the optional Premium Tan Nappa leather with suede cloth and it feels lovely to touch and sit on. Not everyone will like the colour, but there's black or 'Stone' coloured synthetic leather instead at no cost.
Mazda6e: such a prettttttyyyyy car
Irish sunshine and the Wicklow mountains bring out the best in the Mazda6e. Shane spent a few days with it and reckons it's one of the best-looking EVs on the market. No wonder it was voted World Car Design of the Year (yeah, Shane is on the jury...).
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