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    Urban Bliss Life ยป Blog ยป 2016 Mazda 6 Review

    Published: February 19, 2016 / Updated: April 29, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland ยท This post may contain affiliate links.

    2016 Mazda 6 Review

    The 2016 Mazda 6 is a beautiful midsize car with a nice combination of safety features, comfort and even a little style swagger for modern families. Check out my 2016 Mazda 6 Review.

    2016 Mazda 6 review on urbanblisslife.com

    This is the 2016 Mazda 6. She's beautiful, isn't she? Available in eight head-turning exterior colors that are some of the coolest exterior paint colors for today's models, in my opinion. J.D. Power and Associates lists the Mazda 6 as having the “Highest Ranked Vehicle Appeal among Midsize Cars, Two Years in a Row.”

    More than just a pretty exterior, the 2016 Mazda 6 has power, safety, and comfort. With 184 Horsepower, it gets up to 40 MPG on the highway and up to 28 in the city. That's up to 4 MPG more than its leading competitors.

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    Exterior

    2016 Mazda 6 exterior

    The Mazda 6 body is sleek without being showy. If you really want a little added show, you can get a rear decklid spoiler for extra style.

    Exterior design features that combine form plus function include:

    • Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS)
    • Power sliding-glass moonroof with one-touch-open feature and interior sunshade
    • LED headlights with adaptive response
    • Rain-sensing windshield wipersHeated side mirrors with auto-dimming driver's side

    Interior

    2016 Mazda6 car review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Kudos to the team who worked on the interior design work on the Mazda 6. It is comfortable for the entire family, and I love all of the little design touches like the smooth logo etching in the side door panels. The interior trim is smooth and luxurious.

    2016 Mazda 6 review: interior

    As a shorter driver, I loved the 8-way power driver's seat with power adjustable lumbar support. I also loved the dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter.

    2016 Mazda 6 review: interior

    The 7.0" full-color touch-screen display with rear camera had a super clear view. I didn't get a chance to try out the SMS text message audio delivery and reply but I love that the Mazda 6 has this feature. And as a mom of a kid who frequently asks to turn up the music when her fave songs come on, I could definitely tell the difference in sound with the Bose surround sound system with 11 powerful speakers.

    2016 Mazda 6 review: interior

    My kids had plenty of space in the backseat for their growing legs, backpacks, and more.

    2016 Mazda 6 review: trunk

    The trunk is very spacious for a midsize sedan. Plenty of room for road trip luggage, sports equipment, and more.

    Safety

    2016 Mazda 6 review: interior

    The Mazda6 received the highest Superior rating for its front crash prevention from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). It comes with many standard safety features, including Antilock Brake System (ABS), Advanced front air bags and front side-impact airbags, and side-impact air curtains. It also offers features that are common in newer model vehicles, including Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Monitoring, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. It also has a few features that are fairly new for midsize sedans.

    The Smart City Brake Support is great for city drivers and those who commute into the city regularly. When driving between 3 to 18 MPH, the system automatically applies the brakes if it determines that a collision with an obstruction ahead is unavoidable.

    The base model Mazda 6 starts at $21,495. Named as one of Car and Driver's 10 Best vehicles of 2015, I can see why this would be an excellent car for families with kids of any age.

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    Thanks to Mazda for providing me with the vehicle in this post for one week to test drive. As always, all opinions and photos are my own. I only write about products, events, experiences, and services that I personally enjoy and believe you will enjoy too!

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      1. Erin @ Platings and Pairings says

        February 19, 2016 at 2:30 pm

        The interior is really striking - Love the detailing! I've driven a couple of Mazdas as rental cars, and they really drive very nicely!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          February 23, 2016 at 11:49 am

          It really is one of the more beautiful interiors I have had the pleasure of test driving. Thanks, Erin!

      2. Heather with WELLFITandFED says

        February 19, 2016 at 11:40 am

        Just got a Mazda Three and I love it. Way more affordable than my Murano and so zippy!

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          February 23, 2016 at 11:50 am

          Congrats on the new car, Heather! I love the Mazda3 too! I just love how all of the Mazdas drive. Zoom zoom! :)

      3. Mary says

        February 19, 2016 at 11:29 am

        What a nice looking car! I am in the marking for a new car, so your post came at the perfect time. I will be heading to the Mazda dealer this weekend. Thanks.

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          February 23, 2016 at 11:51 am

          The whole lineup of Mazdas is really excellent right now. I also test drove the Mazda5 Grand All Touring edition and have a review on the blog as well, if you want to check that out. Good luck car shopping, Mary! Have fun! :)

      4. Mary @ Vindulge says

        February 19, 2016 at 11:20 am

        Ohh how pretty, shiny, and so clean! I can't imagine driving anything like that for at least another decade!!! I'll have to stick to my oversized mama-mobile until then. Though I have always dreamed of a shiny red car.... someday ;)

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          February 23, 2016 at 12:02 pm

          Ahh love it! I didn't get an oversized SUV mom mobile until my kids got a bit older, when the multiple sports started and their friends' legs all grew :) Get your shiny red car now, Mary! Before the days of shuttling groups of tweens begins! ;-)

      5. linda spiker says

        February 19, 2016 at 10:38 am

        Love this car.And the color. Just beautiful!

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          February 23, 2016 at 12:03 pm

          It really is a beautiful red. Thanks, Linda! :)

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