7.7
2023 Mazda 6 G25 Touring review
The Mazda 6 is getting old, but it still has a few tricks up its sleeve. Who said sedans and wagons are dead?
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Scott Collie
2022 Mazda Mazda 6 vs 2024 BMW M3 Comparison
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Based on the Mazda Mazda 6 TOURING
Based on the BMW M3 COMPETITION TOURING M xDRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Transporting things
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
62L
434 to 471 km
59L
566 to 614 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$163,700 - $249,900
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Interior is still nicely put together
- Reasonable pricing by 2023 standards
- Still looking good, even a decade on
Misses
- Tech looks and feels old
- 2.5-litre petrol is undergunned
- Limited rear headroom in Sedan
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fearsomely fast on road and track
- Extra wagon practicality
- Still comfortable enough to use as a family car
Misses
- Options get expensive, fast
- Aggressive looks still aren't to all tastes
- We've had to wait so long!
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
Non-metallic paint (no cost)
- Alpine White
- Sao Paulo Yellow
Metallic paint (no cost)
- Black Sapphire
- M Portimao Blue
- M Toronto Red
- M Isle of Man Green
- M Brooklyn Grey
- Skyscraper Grey
- Aventurine Red
BMW Individual paint
- Dravit Grey ($2500)
- Tanzanite Blue ($2500)
- Frozen Portimao Blue metallic ($5000)
- Frozen Pure Grey metallic ($5000)
- Frozen Black metallic ($5000)
- Frozen Orange metallic ($5000)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2488 | 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 170kW | 353kW - 405kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6000 | 6250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 252Nm - 420Nm | 550Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 2650 - 2750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 14.5 | 9.3 | |
