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2008 Mazda MAZDA6 Overview

Likes:

  • Still one of the best-handling affordable sedans
  • Base engine and manual transmission are a peppy combination
  • Hatchback model makes a lot of sense
  • Fuel efficiency (with the four-cylinder)

Dislikes:

  • Styling looks quite dated, especially inside
  • Cramped back seat, and for some, tight headroom
  • More road noise than typical
  • Sluggish throttle can hamper V-6 experience
  • Electronic stability control not offered

Bottom Line

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

To put together this comprehensive review on the new Mazda6, the automotive experts at TheCarConnection.com searched to find some of the best reviews on the Web. Then the experienced editors at TheCarConnection.com included their driving impressions of the Mazda6 to help ...

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By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

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. In addition, the Mazda6 loses its hot sports version, the Mazdaspeed6, for 2008. The...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2008 Mazda MAZDA6: 4dr Sedan Man i Sport $19,140 / $17,705 City: 21
Hwy: 29
2008 Mazda MAZDA6: 4dr Sedan Man i Sport VE $19,900 / $18,404 City: 21
Hwy: 29
2008 Mazda MAZDA6: 4dr Sedan Auto i Sport VE $20,800 / $19,232 City: 21
Hwy: 28
2008 Mazda MAZDA6: 4dr Sedan Auto i Touring $22,390 / $20,696 City: 21
Hwy: 28
2008 Mazda MAZDA6: 4dr Sedan Auto i Grand Touring $24,240 / $22,397 City: 21
Hwy: 28
2008 Mazda MAZDA6: 4dr Sedan Man s Sport VE $22,360 / $20,667 City: 17
Hwy: 25
2008 Mazda MAZDA6: 4dr Sedan Auto s Sport VE $23,310 / $21,541 City: 18
Hwy: 25
2008 Mazda MAZDA6: 4dr Sedan Auto s Touring $25,000 / $23,097 City: 18
Hwy: 25
2008 Mazda MAZDA6: 4dr Sedan Auto s Grand Touring $27,150 / $25,076 City: 18
Hwy: 25
2008 Mazda MAZDA6: 5dr HB Man i Sport VE $20,750 / $19,187 City: 21
Hwy: 29
2008 Mazda MAZDA6: 5dr HB Auto i Sport VE $21,650 / $20,015 City: 21
Hwy: 28
2008 Mazda MAZDA6: 5dr HB Auto i Touring $23,240 / $21,477 City: 21
Hwy: 28
2008 Mazda MAZDA6: 5dr HB Auto i Grand Touring $24,840 / $22,949 City: 21
Hwy: 28
2008 Mazda MAZDA6: 5dr HB Man s Sport VE $23,210 / $21,449 City: 17
Hwy: 25
2008 Mazda MAZDA6: 5dr HB Auto s Sport VE $24,160 / $22,324 City: 18
Hwy: 25
2008 Mazda MAZDA6: 5dr HB Auto s Touring $25,850 / $23,880 City: 18
Hwy: 25
2008 Mazda MAZDA6: 5dr HB Auto s Grand Touring $27,750 / $25,628 City: 18
Hwy: 25

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Other Choices:

The Ford Fusion, which is loosely based on the Mazda6 and shares some components, is also a lot of fun to drive, but it feels more contemporary than the 2008 Mazda6 with more aggressive, upright styling and options that include the SYNC communications and entertainment interface. The Fusion also has a roomier backseat than the Mazda6, though it's still not best-in-class for space. Then there's the Altima, which is somewhat cramped in back but is considerably larger--about the size of the Camry, Accord, and Malibu--on the outside. Like the Mazda6, the Altima favors a sporty feel at the slight expense of ride comfort. Sized more closely to the Altima is the Volkswagen Passat, which in base 2.0T form is quite quick yet more fuel-efficient than the Mazda6. It also has a more spacious backseat, with increased legroom throughout for taller folks. The Subaru Legacy might also be a competitor to the Mazda6; it's about the same size as the Mazda and rides firmly, favoring handling, but it has standard all-wheel drive.

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