- sedan 79,141
- 9,990 high price
- Dublin, OH
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- autoshopper.com
2009 mazda mazda6 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-new, more spacious, more refined, more powerful. introductionthe 2009 mazda 6 has moved up. All-new, redesigned and re-engineered for 2009, the mazda6 has moved up in size, in features, and in power. All this without serious damage to price, fuel economy, or driving dynamics. virtually every dimension inside and out has increased with the introduction of these all-new 2009 models. Its new v6 is now among the most powerful in the class, producing 272 horsepower, and it comes standard with an automatic. There is no wagon, hatchback, or mazdaspeed version available for 2009. navigation is available on the 2009 mazda 6 with voice activation. Bluetooth and blind spot monitoring systems are offered, as are audio inputs and noise-compensation sound systems. These gadgets are convenient, but what we like most about the mazda 6 is its driving dynamics. the mazda 6 competes against an impressive group of midsize sedans, but we think anyone shopping toyota camry, honda accord, chevrolet malibu, nissan altima, or hyundai sonata should have the mazda6 on their comparison test-drive list. And its sportiness makes the mazda6 an alternative to the acura tl, nissan maxima, and volkswagen passat. The styling isn't conservative and the manners aren't boring. the 2009 mazda 6 comes with a choice of engines and trim levels. It's also available with a five-speed automatic. The mazda6 s is powered by a 3. 7-liter v6 with an epa-rated 17/25 mpg and comes exclusively with a six-speed automatic. lineupthe mazda 6i sv 20,250) comes with cloth upholstery, air conditioning, power windows/locks/mirrors, tilt/telescope steering wheel with audio controls, 60/40 folding rear seat, floor and cargo mats, map lights, illuminated vanity mirrors, outside temperature display and sirius radio-ready. Accessories include auto-dimming mirrors, fog lights, rear spoiler and 6cd in-dash changer. The mazda 6i sport 20,250) and mazda 6s sport 24,130) get an auxiliary audio input jack, cruise control, remote keyless entry and auto-down front windows. Packages include moonroof and bose package 1760) with bose centerpoint sound system, 6cd in-dash, mp3, sirius; and a convenience package 1610) of dual-zone climate control, xenon headlamps, leather/cloth seats, bluetooth phone/audio, blind spot monitors, rain-sensing wipers, and welcome mode lighting. An upper body crease that would normally go to the front wheel stops just shy of that floating fender, and the rear wheel arches have double creases to mirror the front. although both mazda and acura use a five-sided grille, mazda's has a deeper v-shape to it and it's all body-colored. There is no chrome beyond the logo wings, and darker colors show even fewer character lines for the most fluid appearance. Fog lights are set in horizontal openings but the lights themselves are vertically-oriented. at the rear, taillamps wrap well around the sides, and v6-model exhausts are distinctively shaped stand-offs not actually connected to the pipes themselves. The exception is the console trim that slashes across the passenger's dash which, on some models, appears a cross between silver-veined black granite and ash-black burnt wood with wide rings in it. It's a look we've not run across recently. The up-sizing of the mazda6 has resulted in cabin dimensions similar to and occasionally better than the big accord, so even 6-foot-plus bodies could sit in front and then jump in back without moving the front seat, even on cars with the moonroof. The hood slopes out of sight, common in this aero era. The roof pillars are not so wide that they obstruct vision; the outside mirrors are fairly low and so is the dashboard, all adding up to a good view out. Projector headlights come with xenon on some models, and dash and cabin lighting is more than adequate with either set of gauges. instruments are laid out with fuel and tachometer to the left, speed and coolant temperature to the right, with gear range (on automatics), odometers, and outside temperature indication between the two. When shifting an automatic manually the gear selected is shown in large font above the odometers. at top center of the dash is a deep red digital display for climate, radio and clock information, easily read by anyone in the car. Below it are center vents, the audio system or navigation if so equipped, and basic three-ring climate controls. On the sides of the dash next to the big greenhouse windows are sizable, omni-directional round vents. all the systems are simple to use, o.
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