2018 Mazda6 - The Stylish mid-size sedan

The 2018 Mazda6 is a standout in the midsize family-sedan class. Mazda’s flagship sedan offers a sporty driving experience, fuel-efficient engines, an upscale interior and top safety ratings. For 2018 the Mazda6 gets a revised look, a new more powerful 250-horsepower 2.5-liter turbocharged engine, a retuned suspension for a more comfortable ride; wider, more comfortable seats; and improved infotainment features. With these important improvements the new Mazda6 is better equipped to compete with such popular rivals as the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima. A 6-speed automatic transmission works with both engines, but Mazda still offers a manual transmission with the base 184-horsepower 4-cylinder to satisfy enthusiasts. Four trim levels are available, with prices starting around $22,500.

For 2018 the Mazda6 is heavily revised with an updated exterior, a new more powerful 250-horsepower 2.5-liter turbocharged engine, a retuned suspension for a more comfortable ride; wider, more comfortable seats; an 8-inch infotainment display, and a 360-degree-view monitor. Ventilated seats are now available as is Radar Cruise Control with stop-and-go capability.

Interior
The Mazda6's already-impressive interior has been further improved for 2018. It’s all new except for the 3-spoke steering wheel and a few small trim pieces. Mazda has redesigned the front seats, making them wider and more comfortable. The rear seats also get new padding for additional comfort, and a larger 8-inch infotainment screen is now standard. The system’s rotary-dial controller is retained. It works well enough, but a touch screen would be preferable. Overall, it’s still one of the best interiors in the class, with clean design, impressive materials and an upscale décor. On paper, the rear seat's 38.7 inches of legroom looks good, but in reality, the overall space can feel tight. Its 14.8 cubic feet of trunk space is also small for the class, but 60/40-split fold-down rear seats are standard.

Exterior
For 2018 Mazda has tweaked the exterior design of the Mazda6 adding drama, strength and improved sound insulation. There’s a new grille that is more finely detailed and recessed, which gives the sedan a more aggressive face. Mazda has also reinforced the structure of the Mazda6, adding body reinforcements and thicker sheet metal to its rear wheelwells to keep more noise out of its cabin. The overall shape is sporty and athletic with voluptuous curves, a low roofline and a hunkered-down stance. Its long hood and muscular haunches add presence and give the Mazda the proportions of a more expensive luxury 4-door from BMW or Mercedes.

Under the Hood
The standard powerplant for the 2018 Mazda6 is the 2.5-liter Skyactiv-G gasoline 4-cylinder engine. It features a radical 13:1 compression ratio for greater efficiency, yet still runs on regular unleaded. Equally innovative are the Skyactiv-MT 6-speed manual transmission and the Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed automatic. The latter employs aspects of both torque-converter and dual-clutch transmissions to deliver both excellent low-speed feel and admirably quick shifts. And it gets better fuel economy than the manual transmission. New this year is an available turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, which is shared with the Mazda CX-9 SUV. It’s rated at 250 horsepower on 93-octane gasoline and 227 horsepower on less expensive 87-octane fuel. It’s available with the 6-speed automatic transmission only.

2.5-liter inline-4
184 horsepower @ 5,700 rpm
185 lb-ft of torque @ 3,250 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 24/33 mpg (manual), 26/35 mpg (automatic)

2.5-liter turbocharged inline-4
250 horsepower @ 5,000 rpm
310 lb-ft of torque @ 2,000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 23/31 mpg

Pricing Notes
When you include the $890 destination fee, the 2018 Mazda6 has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting around $22,500 for a manual-transmission Sport model. The mid-trim Touring models we recommend begin just over $25,000. Opting for an automatic transmission on either is an extra $1,050. The Grand Touring model starts around $32,000 and can cross $34,000 with the Premium package, and the new Mazda6 Signature starts over $35,000. At these prices, the Mazda6 starts slightly lower than major competitors like the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion, Nissan Altima and Subaru Legacy, and is in line with a Hyundai Sonata, which comes standard with an automatic transmission. As such, the Mazda6 is one of the best values in its segment.

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