What I liked about the Mazdaspeed 6:
- Very fast, lots of fun
- Excellent stealth factor
- All of the go-faster hardware comes standard
What I didn't like:
- Small trunk
- Aburpt clutch take-up
- Lack of an automatic transmission means it won't work for all families
Who should buy the Mazdaspeed 6:
Drivers who want a truly great sports car and a practical family hauler all in one
Who should not buy the Mazdaspeed 6:
Those who need lots of trunk space or who have spouses/kids that can't drive a stick
Details and specs:
- Body style: 4-door sedan
- Seating capacity: 5
- Trim levels: Sport, Grand Tourin
- Price range (including options): $28,590 - $34,275
- Model tested/price: Mazdaspeed 6 Grand Touring, $31,750
- Base engine: 2.3 liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder, 270 hp @ 5500 RPM, 280 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM (photo)
- Optional engine: None
- Premium fuel required? Yes
- Transmission: 6-speed manual
- Driveline: Front engine, all-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 19 MPG city/25 MPG highway
- Where built: United States
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, front-seat-mounted side (torso) airbags, two-row side curtain airbags, antilock brakes, electronic stability control
- Optional safety equipment: None
- Major standard features: Power windows, locks and mirrors, climate control, cruise control, keyless entry
- Major options: Sunroof, leather seats, keyless ignition, navigation system
- Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain, 5 years/unlimited mileage outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 3 years/36,000 miles roadside assistance
Best rivals:
- Audi A4/S4
- Subaru Legacy GT/Legacy Spec.B
- Infiniti G35
