Mazda6 2002-2008 used car review

The Mazda6 is a practical yet sporty family station wagon.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 3.8 out of 5

The good

Sporty looks for a family car
Smooth and powerful engine teamed with a good transmission
Large, practical boot

The not-so-good

Rear seat is narrow; three adults won’t be comfortable

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers’ guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2005 Mazda6 GSX wagon

Price

$8,000 to $16,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2.3-litre four-cylinder, 122kW and 207Nm

Transmission

Five-speed automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Four-star ANCAP rating

Servicing

10,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Full size spare

Fuel economy

8.9-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Premium

Length

4700mm

Width

1781mm

Height

1480mm

Towing capacity

750kg (unbraked), 1500kg (braked)

Turning circle

11.2m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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