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2009 Mazda Mazda6 Pros and Cons at TrueDelta: Owner Pros and Cons by repeet

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Reviewed: 2009 Mazda Mazda6

4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Why the 2009 Mazda Mazda6?

Exterior styling

The coupe roofline. Aggressive front fenders.

Interior styling

Cool dash lighting. Easy to reach controls. Steering wheel height and telescoping adjustments.

Fuel economy

28.5 mpg. Driving to the interstate, taking the interstate to the other side of town, then driving to work (or home).

Safety & braking

Airbags and government safety ratings. Also bumper performance.

Front seat support & comfort

Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns.

Why Not the 2009 Mazda Mazda6?

Powertrain performance

Needs another 200 hp and 300 ft/lbs of torque. To be fair first gear is geared really low. Once you run the engine up to 5500 to 6000 rpm then second gear has some grip. The variable valve time really helps during cruise but passing requires down shifting

Handling

On short quick turns the front outside wheel bottoms out. To be fair the car then grips and turns nicely. Interestingly on long sweeping turns the body roll is imperceptible.

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