It rides on a double wishbone front and multilink rear suspension, and this year gets new 17-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires. The Mazda V6 doesn't feel like it has as much low-rpm torque as the Toyota and Honda V6s, but it loves to rev and it's a lot of fun to drive. Powering this front-wheel drive mid-sized car is a 16-valve, 2. Compared with its competition, the 6 is an agile, fun-to-drive sedan. Cat's-eye headlamps and big, multi-element tail lamps enhance the action at each corner of the car.
The interior is designed to be comfortable for front and rear passengers in the 95th percentile of all body shapes. Other mid-size sedans lose grip far sooner than the Mazda6. All 2008 Mazdas come with a roadside assistance program, toll-free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year throughout the United States and Canada. Everything on this car is amazing. Already standard are power windows, locks, and mirrors, wheel-mounted cruise and audio controls, a 6-speaker sound system, a tachometer, a temperature readout, tilt and telescopic steering, and front intermittent wipers. Now in its last year of production, the current-generation Mazda 6 is only available as a sedan and hatchback—slow sales killed the wagon and Mazdaspeed versions.
For Mazda, 2008 Mazda6 i models feature a 2. The powertrain features variable valve timing. Side curtain airbags cover both rows. Automatic headlights with halogen lamps provide lighting. The interior design is complemented by carbon fiber, titanium and body-color finishes. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
So has the high-performance, all-wheel-drive Mazdaspeed6. Touring and Grand Touring models add cowhide to all the right places, with thankful perforations on the seating surfaces. The next rung on the 6 ladder is the Touring. Visually, it has more personality than the Accord and other family cars. The Mazda6 just feels sharper and more agile than those other cars. Driving Impressions When it comes to sporty handling, the 2008 Mazda6 is among the best in the class.
Touring and Grand Touring models are now offered only with automatic transmission. The Mazda6 was introduced for the 2003 model year, and Mazda says it has won more than 70 awards for automotive excellence since then. Switchgear is labeled well, legible during the day and illuminated in red at night. A tire monitor is included. In the 2008 Mazda6 lineup, four-cylinder models are designated 'i,' while V-6 models are designated 's. The sedan's trunk holds 15.
Buyers face two engine options: a fuel-efficient 2. The outside door handles are well designed and easy to grab. Remedy Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. However, the climate and audio controls are quite low in the driver's field of vision, and the controls are unnecessarily odd buttons that appear to be knobs , while the display is mounted higher. Manufacturer Info Sources: 949-727-1990 -. The brakes are Summary The Mazda6 is the sports sedan of the mainstream midsize cars. The four-cylinder Mazda6i is a hoot to drive.
Mazda is offering two new colors for 2008: Volcanic Red sedan only and Silver Metallic. The Mazda6 now has most of the standard safety features that are expected in the mid-size class, including front side airbags, side curtain airbags, and anti-lock brakes. As one would expect, standard features vary across the trim levels of the 2008 Mazda Mazda6. Other standard equipment includes tilt and telescopic steering, a tachometer, a temperature display, two 12V front power outlets, front and rear intermittent wipers, and six cupholders. Other safety features include automatic headlights, halogen lamps, and a tire monitor. The 5-Door hatchback's rear liftgate opens to reveal a covered cargo compartment with 22. The only problem I have ever had with my mazda6's is the low profile tires.
Handling is one of the Mazda6's strongest selling points. It's a great choice for someone who wants a more exciting car. The Mazda6 comes in a sporty 5-Door hatchback style, in addition to the more traditional four-door sedan. Cup holders are provided in the front and rear center consoles as well as in the door pockets. Mazda's mid-size sedan, the Mazda6, returns for 2008 with some changes to the lineup; the 2008 Mazda6 is still also available as a five-door hatchback, but the Sport Wagon has been discontinued.
The Mazda6 feels tighter in corners and holds the road better than the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord or Nissan Altima. The 2008 Mazda6 has peppy performance with the nice, refined four-cylinder engine and manual transmission, while the V-6 feels torquey and responsive from just about any speed, with either the manual or automatic. The current version of the 2008 Mazda Mazda6 first appeared five years ago, so there's nothing groundbreaking stylistically on this latest 2008 Mazda. Below 3000 rpm, however, the four-cylinder lacks strong throttle response. The 2008 Mazda6 has crash-test results that are respectable but not at the top of its class.