We asked, and Mazda delivered (without Manual, AWD, Wagon). Now would you buy it?

"KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time" (kngt)
03/17/2018 at 18:31 • Filed to: mazda6, Mazda, Mid-sized sedans

The Grand Touring starts at $29,200, and that money gets you into the Skyactiv-G 2.5T turbocharged engine 227HP(250 with premium) and 310 Lb/Ft

Leather-trimmed seats with electric adjustment at the front, heated front and rear seats, heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, rear lip spoiler, different wheels and others are offered as standard on the Grand Touring Reserve. This has a starting price of $31,700.

The most expensive model is the Signature, which adds Nappa leather, wood accents, seven-inch TFT, 360-degree camera system, frameless rearview mirror and gunmetal-colored grille for $34750

This is how it compares to the competition:

Source: Autoblog

Well what about you, you ask? I wouldn’t. This is not the type of car I would want but if you forced me, I would choose this over the competition despite the lack of AA/ACP

DISCUSSION (25)

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
03/17/2018 at 18:43

Honda FTW

AestheticsInMotion > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
03/17/2018 at 18:47

I have no need for one, but if I WAS in the market for a new, midsized non-luxury sedan... I would definitely probab pick the Mazda. I like the Accord too.

Seems like a good place to leave this... I kinda love everything besides the stance

Kinja'd!!!

shop-teacher > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
03/17/2018 at 19:04

I might. I don’t care about auto only, but the wagon would make it a lead pipe cinch. I think the 6 is gorgeous, and that turbo power would make it a whole lotta fun!

I’m not in the market for anything right now though.

Tekamul > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
03/17/2018 at 19:20

The Mazda is prettier, but I’d still take the Accord

interstate366, now In The Industry > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
03/17/2018 at 19:21

I would get the Accord with a manual while I still can.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
03/17/2018 at 19:42

I would get an Accord or Camry over this.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
03/17/2018 at 19:52

It it weren’t for that sweet 2.5T (which is great in the Cx-9) Accord all the way.

Quadradeuce > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
03/17/2018 at 19:55

If I could fit in a mid size sedan I would check it out. It’s much more interesting than anything else on that chart.

Ash78, voting early and often > shop-teacher
03/17/2018 at 20:04

Ditto, I’m in the boat where I want a 6 wagon, but don’t want to pay the premium for a CX-9

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
03/17/2018 at 20:26

A Camry has over 300 HP now? Great googly moogly

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion
03/17/2018 at 20:26

Sweet mustang bro

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
03/17/2018 at 20:36

Yup. 0-60 in 5.8 Secs and also, this- “the chassis is pretty much spot-on. This Camry turns with an enthusiasm that nearly matches the benchmark Honda Accord and Mazda 6, with no appreciable impact on overall comfort.”

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
03/17/2018 at 20:37

he new Camry is legit good.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
03/17/2018 at 21:10

The 2.0 in the Accord is better, in fact, from most sources it’s a better all around car. Plus, manual.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
03/17/2018 at 21:17

If you get it in the right trim and color, it can be made to be less hideous

winterlegacy, here 'till the end > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
03/17/2018 at 21:31

and all the old people will buy it because it has a V6, and it’ll never get used until they die, at which point it’ll get passed to some 18 year old to be “hooned” or whatever they’ll do in 20 years from now

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
03/17/2018 at 21:35

I saw one with more real quad exhaust than my ISF. The XSE I think. Looked very very good in white with the black roof.

winterlegacy, here 'till the end > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
03/17/2018 at 21:41

Only with manual and wagon. I don’t care about AWD. Just a stick and a big cargo area.

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
03/17/2018 at 21:53

*crashes into innocent bystanders*

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion
03/17/2018 at 21:55

George Carlin once said that there are no such thing as “innocent” bystanders.

dogisbadob > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
03/17/2018 at 22:36

Mazda needs to do something to differnetiate themselves, esepcially since they don’t have Ford’s backing anymore. Remember when they offered the 6 as a wagon and hatchback too? The reason the wagon failed is because it was only available with the V6. But at least that V6-only wagon was available with the manual.

They’re also late to the turbo party. Even the Malibu and Fusion offer turbo-4 options. And of course, the Accord.

The Accord 2.0T has a manual option and costs less than the Mazda.

But the Camry will be the clear winner where it counts. Remember, in this segment, what really matters is not how they are now, but rather how they are with 200-300k on them and 20 years of wear and tear. And that is where the Camry will pull far far away from the competition.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
03/17/2018 at 22:49

I would buy one. All that torque.

Chariotoflove > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
03/17/2018 at 23:36

That signature trim along with the turbo engine makes for a luxury sedan at not luxury prices. I would buy this over a 3 series any day of the week.

dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
03/18/2018 at 01:12

Manuel > not-Manuel

gmctavish needs more space > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
03/18/2018 at 14:52

If I had to pick something on that list, I’d get the Mazda, based on looks alone.