There were several other recalls. And, despite the car's rich interior and excellent road manners, the 2012 Mazda6 has not been a sales leader. It also offers better highway gas mileage. Sport model with a 6-speed manual transmission is both practical and fun to drive. No parts have been required other than service so cant really judge but running costs appear good. Today, diesel sales account for…. Unfortunately it is about 3 mpg down, returning around 35mpg and strangely even on a long motorway run I've only managed to eke out 38mpg and it bottomed out at 31 mpg when I gave it a leathering.
The rolling resistance also doesn't help with the gear changes which are jerky through a sharp bite on the clutch and the car decelerating the moment you clutch in; you need to be very quick on the change to get anything near a smooth change. In the affected vehicles, spiders may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent hose, blocking it and causing the fuel tank to have an excessive amount of negative pressure. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-012. Remedy Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. Kona Blue, Comet Gray, Black Cherry, Techno White Pearl, and Sangria Red have been eliminated. Cons: Average fuel economy, seats are pretty firm, road noise, front brakes wear fast. Overall, it's a proven reliable workhorse; it's used in many Mazda and Ford vehicles.
My car is through motability and i've answered the questions as appropriately as possible. Perhaps it was the troubled economy that kept buyers away, because after a week of testing a fairly well-equipped Mazda6, I can't for the life of me figure out what family-sedan shopper wouldn't be tempted by this car. Build quality could be better, but for the price I can't really complain. The 6 is heavier than the 626 with airbags up the wazoo but I think it's the hideous rolling resistance that's largely to blame. Nevertheless, you won't see anything close to the Hyundai Sonata's 35-mpg highway rating in the Mazda6.
The climate control can be annoying too; even with a 7 speed fan it doesn't always prioritise the airflow the way I'd like it. Hopefully when it comes to tyre change time I'll get some more eco-friendly tyres which will abate these problems; I can afford for the handling to suffer from less grippy tyres as the handling is far tighter than I or my passengers need. The 2012 Mazda6 sedan is in the midsize category with the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, but it presents itself as a sophisticated alternative to the everyday family sedan. Remedy Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module and inspect and clean the canister vent line. It remains a little more conservative which some might appreciate from the front compared to other recently redesigned models like the Mazda3 and Mazda5.
Mazda 6 is very roomy and well-equipped. It is very stylish and sporty looking and I love the color. No matter what, you get nice capable brakes with a firm pedal feel, reasonably good, athletic handling, and a ride that straddles the line pretty well between comfort and sharpness. If the same thing occurs again with either of the two problems, i have already contacted motability and explained to them the situation, i will definitely return the car and opt for another make and model. This issue will require an inspection by your mechanic on the lift. Car went in to Mazda body shop to change bonnet, rear doors and tailgate. It comes mated only to a six-speed automatic.
To see what's new for 2012, click , or check out a of the three model years. I took the car on a 700 mile trip one week after purchase and was very impressed with the mpg. I am told that if you do not you can destroy the engine. Keyless start and go Not having to fumble with a key fob to gain access, or worry about finding the ignition slot at night, is the entire purpose behind this option. Late models offer an optional Blind Spot Monitoring system that warns the driver about vehicles approaching from the rear to the left and right of the car.
The sporty 2012 Mazda6 often sits in the shadows of the more popular, yet bland midsize family sedan offerings. Safety is one point of concern, especially if you're considering the 2012 Mazda6 as a primary family car. If a web was found in the line, the fuel tank and check valve on canister vent line will be replaced. The tyre pressure monitoring valves all sheared of at some stage and Mazda were reluctant to replace them. The ride is firm, but compliant. Recall Date 2014-03-11 Description Mazda North America Operations Mazda is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, through May 2, 2011, and equipped with 2.
There's a feeling of great space inside the Mazda6, although that space is more horizontal than vertical, with rear-seat passengers likely to find head room to be a bit lacking. The 0-to-60 time for the V6 is just over 6. Engine choices included a 170-hp 2. Test the controls on the steering, audio system, power locks and the air conditioner. Top trim levels replace conventional analog gauges with electroluminescent units.
You shouldn't have any reservations about sticking with the base 2. The car is plenty comfortable for four adults or five for shorter trips. The Interior quality is good too. Lifeless steering and dreadfull tramlining under breaking. White-on-black instrumentation is standard on the Mazda6 Sport, while red-on-black gauge faces are used on Touring and Grand Touring editions.