"You don’t have to shell out for a hybrid to drive clean."
MAZDA6 2.3-liter engine, PZEV MPG: 24/32 M/T, 24/31 A/T
— Autobytel.com
"Zoom-Zoom That Breathes Easier"
The 2.3L engine-equipped MAZDA6 Sports Sedan and MAZDA6 5-Door meet the ultra-clean Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV) standards in five states in America, including California.
— media.ford.com
"It’s sportier than the other cars in its class, both in appearance and in its handling and driving dynamics. It’s more agile and holds the road better than other mid-size sedans, such as the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Nissan Altima."
— New Car Test Drive.com
"But for buyers looking for a sportier, more sophisticated ride, it's hard to do better than the MAZDA6, at least without blowing your budget."
— TheCarConnection.com
"A superb handler when the road turns twisty, the Mazda also has a livable weekday demeanor."
— Edmunds.com
"Of all the family sedans in this test, only the Mazda 6 breaks free of its "family" identity when the driver finds himself alone on the open road." (Comparison test vehicles include: Honda Accord EX-V6, MAZDA6 s, Toyota Camry SE-V6, Nissan Altima 3.5 SE, VW Passat GLX, Mitsubishi Galant GTS, Chevrolet Malibu LT, Hyundai GLS, Chrysler Sebring LXi, and Suzuki Verona EX. Listed order reflects overall ranking.)
— Edmunds.com
"What I love about this car is how little it compromises as a sport sedan while still offering most of the goodness of a family car."
— Edmunds.com (Long-Term test)
"This engine loves to rev and the manual gearbox is fun to row."
— New Car Test Drive.com (MAZDA6 i)
"A level of balance and grip that makes it a sheer pleasure to drive on twisty two-lane roads"
— Edmunds.com
"It’s a great choice for someone who wants something more exciting than a Honda Accord."
— New Car Test Drive.com
"It has more personality than the Accord and more spunk than the Camry."
— New Car Test Drive.com
"Editors generally gave the MAZDA6 high marks for seat comfort in front, as the European-style seats offer an optimum blend of cushioning and support, along with a wide range of adjustment and a telescoping steering wheel"
— Edmunds.com
"Any i or s Sport Value Edition nets lots of functional goodies at an attractive price."
— MotorTrend 09.2007 (2008-2009 NEW CARS THE ULTIMATE GUIDE)
