Category: Large Family 
Price Range: £15,685 to £22,460
Sharp looks, fine handling, refined and well built.
Expensive, 2.5's lack of go.
Talented and refined 6 could vie for class best, depending on the diesel.
Mazda has trimmed the flab off the 6 but hasn't compromised safety. Greater use of high-strength steel means that Mazda can claim the 6 is among one of the safest cars in its class.
Six airbags, standard stability and traction control plus adaptive head restraints should ensure the 6 romps away with the coveted five stars for adult occupant safety.
All 6 models also have a Thatcham-approved category 1 alarm.
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wrote on 15 10 2006
wrote on 20 07 2006