2014 mazda 6 manual tester

Autosavants kevin gordon gives his impressions of the all new 2014 mazda 6 sedan. The catch here is that my tester is a fully loaded gt version which is. Nov 14, 20 mazda gave me the 2014 mazda6 gt with the 6 speed manual gearbox for the week, and i came away really surprised. In addition to the 6 speed manual transmission you can opt for the skyactiv branded. This week we look at mazda s new camcord fighter the allnew 2014 mazda6. Shifts are triggered either from a manual gate on the console shifter or using wheelmounted paddles. The 2014 6 is a dynamic sweetheart that can dance step for step with a honda accord, and its a bold design.

I recently test drove a 6 touring with the manual transmission and. With the sixspeed manual, our 155hp 150 lbft of torque mazda3 2. May 08, 20 mazda s skyactivd engine will be available in the 6 in touring and grand touring trims starting later this year. The first is that the accord performs surprisingly well and maybe just as well as the mazda, if not slightly behind. Complete with the grand touring package and painted in a stunning snowflake white pearl, my car looked great. May 09, 20 the mazda is the sportiest of the bunch, although those who choose a car based primarily on driving dynamics might also consider the volkswagen passat. That was enough time for me to realize that, yes, this car should succeed. Thats great, until your realize that the 6 is, in fact, a family sedan and not a twoseat, reardrive roadster. If the tank is over filled, gas may enter the emissioncontrol systems charcoal canister. The 2014 mazda6 is the 3rd generation of mazda s midsizer.

Certain 2014 model mazda 6 vehicles made between october 25, 2012 and may 9, 20 may have fuel tanks that can be filled beyond the rated capacity. And while sales have never been huge, thats mostly because the 6 strived to offer something unique. My tester was a very fresh model with only a few hundred kilometres on the odometer when i drove it and when combined with messy winter conditions, my mostly highway driving. In terms of technology, the mazda6 tester that i had was well equipped. On the scales, the manualtransmission sport puts up another pertinent number. The black leather interior looked upscale and definitely looked nothing like the outgoing mazda6. But thats not exactly an easy task, considering this 6 is not actually all new. Transmission in the 2015 mazda6 manual makes us want to. Under its hood, my mazda6 i touring tester came standard with a 2. Transmission in the 2015 mazda6 manual makes us want to hug a. Having such a fast rack on the mx5 is great because, by its very nature, the miata is supposed to be a fast, darty, agile little car. Oct 05, 2012 it feels like mazda didnt know which option to choose so it went with all of them. Granted, our sixspeed manual tester lacked plenty of featuresmost notably bluetooth, which, curiously, is only available with the automatic sport.

Mazdas 6 offers slick features with a manual transmission. Used 2014 mazda mazda6 standard features the entrylevel isport trim level is equipped with the skyactivg 2. That includes mazdas ieloop energy recovery system, active grille shutters, and radarassisted cruise control, along with a few other goodies. Im no soothsayer or mystic, but the 2014 mazda6 had enough of an effect on. The standard transmission on the base model is a 6 speed manual, which now comes standard with a hillhold feature. Feb 24, 2014 given mazda s focus on performance and handling, youd think that the mazda6 would easily run away from the accord in terms of driving experience, but there are two main reasons why it doesnt.

I was, however, given an opportunity to spend a week driving an absolutely loaded thirdgen blue reflex mica mazda 6. However, according to mazda6mazda3 program manager david dildy, it will not be offered with a manual transmission for the foreseeable future. View and download mazda 2014 6 quick manual online. Visit the all new 2014 saabkyle04 website for exclusive content and faqs.

That tells us that mazda actually wants its shoppers to have. Mazda parlays shinari and skyactiv into a much sweeter 6. On gs and uplevel gt models, either an automatic or manual can b. It can be matched to either a sixspeed manual or sixspeed automatic transmission.

Can mazda pull off a solid midsized sedan after their divorce from the blue oval. Dec 26, 20 those figures are an automatictoautomatic comparison by the way, but my mazda6 tester was actually a sixspeed manual that is rated a few tenths of a litre worse than the excellent mazda sixspeed auto, yet still ahead of the cvtequipped honda accord. The 2014 mazda 6 is a beauty, with refined, perky powertrains and a driving experience that mostly delivers on what the exterior suggests. It has new lines starting at the bold inyourface grill. Home new cars mazda mazda6 2014 mazda6 2014 road test. You get every part youll ever want on one simpletouse cdhandbook. The body, suspension, powertrain, interior, and exteriorand even the evaporative canister vent lineare all cleansheet designs. The new frontdrive mazda has to be good because its in a tough market. The exterior looks of this car is stunning with the changes for 2014. By christian wardlaw stardom has, thus far, eluded the mazda 6, but its not for the automakers lack of trying. Make sure the adjustable components of a seat are locked in place.

If the tank is over filled, gas may enter the emissioncontrol systems charcoal canister and could possibly leak from the canisters vent. Never mind its entrylevel pricethe mazda6 sport doesnt look or drive like a base model. Shifts are triggered either from a manual gate on the console shifter or using whe. This also marks the 2nd vehicle to get the full skyactiv treatment, which emphasizes light weight and increased powertrain efficiency over electricassist or alternative fuels to. If you enjoyed this video dont forget to subscribe. My 2014 mazda 6 tester was equipped with the companys highly lauded skyactiv technology package. Feb 27, 20 read on to learn more on the 2014 mazda6 grand touring and 2014 mazda6 sport in this first test brought to you by the automotive experts at motor trend. The reworked 2014 mazda6 and its skyactiv technology now has to. The 2014 mazda 6 is one of my favorite nongerman cadillac ats midsize sedans. Come drive this 6 speed manual transmission mazda 6 i touring edition, with black leather seats, graphite grey exterior and plenty of get up and go. There is a new engine under the hood, or at least you can choose to add a turbo to the standard skyactivg 2.