2014 Mazda 6 Start Up and Review 2.5 L 4-Cylinder SKYACTIV

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Start up and Review of the 2014 Mazda 6
Powertrains: 2.5 4-Cylinder SKYACTIV with 6-Speed Manual or Automatic FWD
Features: Leather Seats, Power Windows, Mirrors, and Door Locks, Memory Seats, Adaptive Cruise Control, Bluetooth, Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel, AM/FM/CD Stereo System, Satellite Radio, Sunroof, Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror, Garage Home Link, Blind Spot Monitoring, Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls, Navigation System, Pandora Internet Radio, Heated Seats. Dual Zone Climate Control, Power Outlet(s), USB Port, AUX Input, HID Healights, Rear Window Defroster
Engine & Performance
BASE ENGINE SIZE 2.5 L
CAM TYPE Double overhead cam (DOHC)
CYLINDERS Inline 4
VALVES 16
VALVE TIMING Variable
TORQUE 185 ft-lbs. @ 3250 rpm
HORSEPOWER 184 hp @ 5700 rpm
Weights and Capacities
MAXIMUM PAYLOAD** 1043 lbs. EPA INTERIOR VOLUME 114.5 cu.ft.
GROSS WEIGHT 4226 lbs.
DRAG COEFFICIENT 0.27 Cd
CURB WEIGHT 3183 lbs.
Fuel
ENGINE TYPE Gas
FUEL TYPE Regular unleaded
FUEL TANK CAPACITY 16.4 gal.
RANGE IN MILES (CTY/HWY) 426.4/623.2 mi.
EPA MILEAGE EST. (CTY/HWY) 26/38 mpg
Competitors: Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion, Subaru Legacy, Volkswagen Passat. Chevrolet Malibu
Trims: i Sport, i Touring, i Grand Touring
What I have to say about the 2014 6: Mazda has redesigned the 6 for 2014 and it was needed. The previous generation 6 was falling short in sales compared to the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, however Mazda knows that it is highly unlikely that the 6 will meet up to the Accord and Camry. The 6 is the BMW of midsize sedans, which it really does feel like a BMW which is pretty good. Material quality is also up for 2014 and everything seems well put together and not cheap. The Electronics/Technology is good in the 6, but the Navigation unit still remains behind the times, however you do have Pandora now. The engine is also super fuel efficent which is good in order to compete in the midsize sedan class, the Nissan Altima is almost head to head with the 6 in fuel efficency. On top of all that, the most important facotr that Mazda uses to lure in buyers is the zoom zoom driving dyanmics and it does gice alot of feedback which is very important. All in all way better than the previous generation.