2009 Mazda6 Reviews – It Has High-tech, Convenient, Affordable, and Desirable The Features
February 27, 2009 by admin
Filed under Mazda, New Car Review
2009 Mazda6 reviews. Philosophy Zoom-zoom Mazda 6 bring back out of the difficult times after the first was launched in 2002. And now no longer denied the brand Mazda shines again. The 2009 Mazda 6 was designed to take full advantage of the car’s great looks, high quality and fun-to-drive character by delivering what engineers termed ” Kizuna “, or a strong emotional bond between the car and its owner.
The 2009 Mazda6 is athletic, sophisticated exterior design and high levels of build quality has been turning heads all over Europe since launch last year. Its exquisite sense of form based on Japanese aesthetics gives it a unique road presence that is distinctly Mazda.The dynamic and sleek exterior design of the Mazda 6 also makes it one of the segment’s most aerodynamic vehicles. All external components were streamlined to produce a coefficient of drag (Cd) of only 0.27 (sedan and hatchback) and just 0.28 (wagon), which contributes to stability at high speeds and an overall lowering of fuel consumption.
The 2009 Mazda 6 is available with two engine options: a four-cylinder 2.5 liters and 170 horsepower and a more potent 60-degree, 3.7-liter V-6 of 272 horsepower. Both engines fare well and even the thrifty four-cylinder offers sufficient power for most driving. The 2.5-liter engine as smooth and free-revving, and the 4-cylinder is peppy from a stop and adequate during highway passing maneuvers. The available V-6 on the Mazda6 offers an expected performance boost, and it should drop 0-to-60 mph times for ’s’ models into the sixes. The V-6 has enough power to easily light up the front tires at half-throttle off the line.
Two transmission choices are offered on the 2009 Mazda 6, a new six-speed manual or a five-speed automatic, while the V6 gets a six-speed automatic only. The six-speed manual is paired with smooth accelerator gain and a well-coordinated shifter. The automatic transmission is the perfectly smooth and responsive, rev-matched downshifts and quick, well-timed up-shifts.
The interior of the 2009 Mazda6 is more elegantly designed than any of those found on its competitors. All the gauges and controls are logically placed and easy to read. The large, stylized gauges behind the steering wheel blend form and function well. A cockpit motif carries over up front and the dash and center stack show a clear Mazda imprint, with conventional analog gauges replaced by electroluminescent units in the top two trim grades. The new rounded instruments and a three-spoke steering wheel integrate nicely into the T-shaped instrument panel.
The 2009 Mazda6 sedan has grown significantly since last year, and the extra space is most noticeable in terms of passenger room and comfort. Though sporty-looking and sleek on the outside, the Mazda 6 still provides more than enough family-sized space and practicality on the inside, which is especially important to CD segment customers. Compared to the previous model, the second-generation Mazda 6 sedan has 20 mm more rear leg room and 9 mm more rear shoulder room, which translates into more comfort precisely where it is needed – in the back seats. Customers also like the fact that it has one of the largest forward-upward views in the segment. When combined with specially designed rear head restraints and door mirrors that give the driver a better view to the rear, the Mazda 6 is not only safer to drive, but easier to manoeuvre in tight spaces. To this it adds high levels of practicality with one of the segment’s widest boot/ tailgate openings, Mazda’s acclaimed Karakuri rear seat folding system that drops the 60/40 rear seats down by pulling a latch in the boot trim (hatchback and wagon), and a Karakuri tonneau cover that automatically lifts when you open and close the lift gate (wagon only).
Unlike some previous versions of the Mazda 6, in which side impact airbags were only an optional feature, the 2009 Mazda 6 comes loaded with a full complement of the latest safety gear. All Mazda 6 vehicles feature standard side-impact airbags on the front seats, as well as standard side curtain airbags and a blind-spot monitoring system that is optional on Touring models and standard on the Grand Touring versions. The 2009 Mazda 6 also features several electronic safety aids, including dynamic stability control on all models. The traction control and ABS with electronic brake-force distribution and tire-pressure monitoring all come standard on the Mazda 6. In a nod to those who frequent more crime-ridden areas, the Mazda 6 includes a standard smart key that immobilizes the engine in a theft attempt.
The standard features list varies across the 2009 Mazda 6 lineup, but for entry-level consumers, the base 2009 Mazda 6 SV certainly doesn’t want for features. Every Mazda 6 comes with a tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/radio controls, an AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, full power accessories, and automatic-off headlights. Moving up to the Touring and Grand Touring versions of the Mazda 6, the additional standard features include a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, along with 17- or 18-inch alloy wheels and stylish LED tail lamps on the Grand Touring models. The Mazda 6 Grand Touring get full leather trim, dual-zone A/C, and dual power/heated buckets as well as Xenon headlamps.
And the unique features that differentiate the 2009 Mazda 6 with the other is the ‘welcome mood’. This feature works when the door opened and the driver into the car. Lights on the frame AC knob, audio buttons, instrument panel and meter indicators sequentially turn soft. It creates a relaxed atmosphere. This is the utterance of a friendly welcome.
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