2018 Mazda Mazda6 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
23 -26 City / 31 -35 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
187 -227
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Shin S
A great car for a great price.
Haven't had any notable problems other than my passenger side window rolling up slightly slower than the others. Very reliable, comfortable and I really enjoy the features of the car. It really is everything I need out of a car and on top of looking really sleek, it performs really well in all types of traffic.
accountCircle Roger F
I feel very happy when I drive this car.
The Mazda 6 looks great, has a high-quality interior and is simply a joy to drive. There's also a strong value proposition. For a modest price, the 6 comes standard with apple CarPlay and android auto compatibility, plus dynamic steering control that helps its handling shine. Most trim levels come equipped with many advanced safety driver aids as well.
accountCircle Brianca S
My car has a lovely interior and is a lovely white color it goes fast.
It is a midsize car it has a roomy and lovely interior I love this car because it is a nice everyday car that gets you to and from where you need to go this is a good car if your looking for affordability this car has not given me any problems and is not too expensive to fix up if anything were to happen to it... If you're looking for a reliable car this is the one for you!
accountCircle Joshua L
The car Mazda 6- performance, special part reliability is awesome of this car.
My vehicle Mazda 6 is very good one. I am so much satisfied with this performance, reliability,features and comfort. I love the design of my car. The color is much beautiful that I love it. It is a diesel manufacturer car with high qualities new feature and reliability.
accountCircle Faith D
Vehicle is: Mazda 6 2018 sport best car around!
Tire pressure light is very sensitive, collision light can come on just by hitting a pothole, sport mode is great and does not burn too much fuel. Very smooth driving car and feel luxurious inside for a reasonable price. Gets good gas mileage and is push to start.
accountCircle Rini R
Comfortable vehicle for daily use.
I do not have such some problem with my car. Because I am only use my car for go to office and some near place. I am so comfort to drive my car. I recommend people to buy this car because comfortable, good performance, especially for me. Maybe some people has different opinion but for me this good car.
accountCircle Connie L
Has great power with a Bose sound system.
No issues at all great power and a joy to drive I love this car the most out of all I have owned my color is black on black it comes with a Bose sound system the sound great I love my heated seats and rear air conditioning plenty of leg room in the front and back.
accountCircle allie W
Why you need to buy a Mazda. Everything about it is perfect have never had issue.
Love it so much have never had any sort of problems with my car. It feel luxurious and is made very well interior and exterior. I even got my friend to go buy one because he loved it so much. I would definitely buy another Mazda it is the most reliable car on the market for sure.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jennifer L
My car is white, has a backup camera, sensor for when shield whispers
Just not my kind of car it's pretty good and has good ratings but it has a sensor problem. It does have a lot of sensor's. It's super roomy and the tan and black makes its pop. The tires are extremely expensive. It rides smooth. I've also had a problem with hooking my iPhone to the radio.
accountCircle JR
Okay but mostly annoying
I recently purchased a 2018 6 GT and mostly disappointed in many of the features that have been taken away or compromised as compared to my 2014 Mazda 6. No more coin holder or sliding arm rest. The trip odometer is no longer independent of the mpg. The instrument cluster info readouts are more complicated and distracting. The readouts from the console climate control are harder to read. The AC does not function properly when turned on in a hot car environment.What really gets me is that annoying confirm message you get when you turn the car on how you will not be distracted which is completely against how they designed the system for distraction The voice command is terrible, my 2014 had much better response and accuracy when selecting artists in my USB drive.The ride is harsh and the steering is twitchy but the turbo does a nice job. I used to have to pup the throttle to get the transmission to kick into a lower gear to move my old slug and now I can compete with the V6 crowd with better fuel mileage. At first I thought the radar cruise was pretty cool but now it's mostly an annoyance when the crazies on 95 are constantly cutting in front of you.The rain sensing windshield wipers work most of the time except when you first turn the car on.
accountCircle Dan A
My Mazda 6: shades of metallic gray.
Good gas mileage, drives pretty well. Acceleration is not great. Sometimes have some issues starting the car due to issues with the key fob. It is comfortable and it has a very sporty look. Defrost could work better in the winter and wipers on the back windshield would be a plus.
accountCircle Chelsea S
Cost effective and reliable car.
The vehicle has overall been very reliable. We have continued to do the regular maintenance and have not had any problems. I would rate the car as highly reliable and feel comfortable driving it on long trips. It is relatively comfortable and looks higher end than what we paid for it. The features on the dash look nice and are functional. For a smaller sedan there is plenty of trunk space.
accountCircle Alison R
Mazda 6: some glitches but a reliable car.
The vehicle computer has issues. I take the car in for regular maintenance, and despite this, sometimes it takes several tries for the computer to turn on while driving. Often times it resets and I have to change the time on the display. Other than that the car is sleek and comfortable. I have not had any mechanical issues as of yet.
accountCircle Tom A
Mazda’s beauty is magnificent in my eyes.
No problems with my vehicle at all I love my vehicle. My car is very awesome. It is very nice and comfy and drives smoothly and maintenance is very cheap and affordable for me. I love Mazda and I think their cars are beautiful too. I would definitely buy a Mazda in the future if my car gets old.

Mazda Mazda6 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Sport
187 HP 29 MPG 5 Seats
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Touring
187 HP 29 MPG 5 Seats
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Grand Touring
227 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats
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Grand Touring Reserve
227 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats
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Signature
227 HP 26 MPG 5 Seats
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2018 Mazda Mazda6 Owner Reviews

4.57
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5 stars 66%
4 stars 27%
3 stars 4%
2 stars 1%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Jack M on June 9, 2021
An effective - but small - car.
The car runs very well. I have had very few mechanical issues, other than occasional oil changes. The sport mode is a great addition to the car. My only problem with the car is that it is somewhat small and difficult for larger people to fit into comfortably.
accountCircle Jason V on June 5, 2021
It's very cool car. And its drive also very smooth.
Mazda 6 is good brand of car. It's very useful to select using drive car. I also drive its smooth drive. Its model is very good. Its brand value is very useful. Now some smooth drive is very refreshing. 2018 model Mazda 16 model also very high speed car.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Seve M.

The Mazda 6 is sporty, like the color, good gas mileage, and is comfortable inside with the leather seats. God ruck space and like the low maintenance as well. The engine size is perfect for the speed I need on the freeways.

likeFilled Maryna H.

It drives smoothly, includes a backup camera, has safety features where it alerts if a car is in your blind spot, the leather seats are heated and comfortable, it has a sunroof, it has a screen which has Bluetooth and connects to your phone and also displays GPS for safer driving and staying off of your phone.

likeFilled Tina P.

Safety, performance, roomy, extra power, comfortable,, family loves to drive in this vehicle as I do too. Great family adventures with this vehicles. Great gas mileages and great to show off to others.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Seve M.

The only two comments is it sits to low and the blind spots in the mirrors to see traffic. The side and rear view windows could be a bit larger to see the cars. The glove box is also a bit too small for stuff.

dislikeFilled Maryna H.

It would be nicer if the inside of the car was a little bigger. This poses a problem for car buyers who have small kids with a car seat, especially multiple. I have 2 kids in car seats and they both fit but it is definitely a tight squeeze and takes up all the room in the backseat.

dislikeFilled Tina P.

Price, eventually over time you will have to replace your vehicle otherwise I do not see or have experienced any cons with this vehicle. So far so good, until I experiences cons for this vehicles I have none.

Ranks #4 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2018 Mazda Mazda6 has an average owner rating of 4.55 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 11 other Midsize Cars.

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2018 Toyota Camry
4.63
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2018 Honda Accord
4.62
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2018 Mazda Mazda6
4.57

Ranks #6 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2018 Mazda Mazda6 has a combined MPG of 37 which ranks it #6 of 11 other Midsize Cars.

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2018 Toyota Camry
53 MPG
2
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2018 Chevrolet Malibu
49 MPG
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2018 Mazda Mazda6
35 MPG

Is The 2018 Mazda Mazda6 A Good Car?

The Mazda is a very good vehicle, and Mazda dealerships always take good care of my car. The interior and exterior are really good especially for the newer models.
Melanie R.
The 2018 Mazda 6 sport is an amazing vehicle. It comes with many premium features that include a sunroof, an audio system with great sound quality that is wireless, the choice between sport and eco... Read More
Maryna H.
Absolutely, I love everything about the car. From looks to handling it couldn't get much better. Great increase in power from past years.
Matthew G.
Yes. Solid. Comfortable. Nice to drive. Feel very safe. This is my second Mazda 6 The first gave me very little problems
Logan A.

How Reliable Is The 2018 Mazda Mazda6?

It is very reliable and rarely has problems. Even if it has problems you take it to the dealership and they will fix it for you.
Melanie R.
It is a reliable car. Since it is a fairly new car, it is a car that I can count on and that I do not have to worry about breaking down on me.
Maryna H.
I have not had any problems with the car. It is my daily driver and it has been the most reliable car I have owned so far.
Matthew G.
Yes. Have only had it 2 months. But my last Mazda 6 gave me very few problems. I'm very pleased with all the safety features
Michael D.

Is The 2018 Mazda Mazda6 A Good Value?

If you compare it to a jeep. The prices are very reasonable. Especially for the exterior and interior the cars are typically under 30k.
Melanie R.
It costs around $15,000. With how high quality the car is, I do feel it is worth the value but I do wish it was cheaper.
Maryna H.
I bought mine with about 4000 miles on it for about 23,000 which to me was not a bad price. I have seen them for much more, and even at a higher price it would be completely worth it.
Matthew G.
Yes. I believe value for worth is excellent. Cost was approximately 24,000 all inclusive. I will always purchase Mazda
Nick W.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do i reset the 2018 Mazda 6 tpms?

Answer: To reset the tire pressure monitoring system on the 2018 Mazda6 You will first need to make sure You are parked safely. After You are parked You need to make sure the tires are at the correct psi. For the...

How do i perform the 2018 Mazda 6 tire pressure reset?

Answer: First, make sure that the 2018 Mazda6 is on level flat ground. Check the tire pressure for each of the tires, and make sure they are within the correct psi. If You look on the side of the tire it should have...

Does the 2018 Mazda 6 have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: The 2018 Mazda6 uses a timing chain instead of a timing belt. The timing chains can go on for the lifetime of the car and need no changes after regular intervals as in the case of timing belts. All modern car...
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Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety