Mazda 6 Hatchback test drive since 2010 hatchback
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The lady was always presented to me by a saber, which quietly seeps into the enemy camp and, turning inside out, shows its true face. After that, he begins to crush ordinary mortals with his aggression, in an instant of his eye moving from one edge of the board to another. And who would have thought that an ordinary checker is capable of such a transformation? The first official photographs of the new car immediately put all the points over I. Cinderella number 626 miraculously turned into a charming and attractive no, not a pumpkin for the burdened by the family of Mazdadyvers, but into a swift crew for a completely different formation of people of progressive, independent and decisive individualists. And even the name itself now has become fast and sounds like a short exhalation of Mazdashny!
Mazda6 is one in three bodies: sedan, hatchback and station wagon. The main sedans for Russia are already sold in full swing, but the rest of the bodies are still in a bite. The newly made six does not suffer from heart failure to choose from engines with a volume of 1.8 to 2.3 liters and a capacity of 120 166 forces, respectively. As a side dish, you will be supplied with a 5-speed mechanics or a 4-band machine.
The burner-black sedan that we got in a moderate configuration: a 2-liter engine with a capacity of 136 hp. works in tandem with a manual box. The car is unconditionally beautiful and at the same time moderately stylish. Like a fashion model: absolutely correct proportions, competent makeup, good shoes, well, a very viewing appearance, not a single man will pass by! The six has a high -as -a -high high -high -end highway in front and behind, as if recruited from separate round elements of various diameters. In addition, the machine is clearly identified as a Mazda Radiator grille in the form of a flattened shield for several years decorates the faces of cars of this brand. But most of all, the car resembles the Mazdovsky Xedos 6 -sample of 1991, direct genetic identity is visible to the naked eye.
We go inside. It seems that the handles of the doors to the natural grip have already become a rule. In the same way, as well as plastic under metal, an extremely widely used element of the internal design of a car, which claims to be more than just a means of transportation.
The interior does not shock the inhabitants of a pretentious design. It is in harmony with the appearance of the car: everything is very fit and cheerful, and a special atmosphere is created due to several details. Just a few strokes and the interior began to play. Moreover, the decor does not conflict with ergonomics. So, for example, the readings of large devices in chrome -based edging with italics are excellently perceived even by peripheral vision, and unusual deflectors of the ventilation system were very effective. The temperature and rotation speed of the fan are entrusted to greenish rotating handles of transparent matte plastic, which flare up in red in the dark to the rest of the devices and buttons. Mazda’s musical equipment caused surprise. The central console is designed in such a way that the head structure is its integral part, but is considered an option. The radio operates, and the slots for the cassette and the CDs are closed with plugs such an advanced radio training.
The two -liter engine endows the six with a rather unexpected temperament. The nature of the acceleration is designed, but not Nordic, and besides, it is not entirely typical of cars with multi -valve gasoline motors with their love for high speeds. Here the sweetest is the powerful bottoms, thanks to which the separation from the starting in the green flow is not the slightest problem. And it doesn’t matter that the motor then worsens, because most often the first won meters decide everything
The Japanese, when constructing the Mazda6 suspension, thought, first of all, about the driving characteristics. In front, instead of traditional Mcpherson racks for inexpensive front -wheel drive cars, double levers are used. Naturally, the engineers went to such a complication of the design to improve controllability. Indeed, Mazda behaves reliably in any modes. I would like to compare the steering wheel with a pleasant and well -known interlocutor who shares his thoughts with you, but at the same time is easy to communicate and unobtrusive: the electro -gut is very effective, and at the same time it is not an obstacle to obtain reliable information about what is currently at the moment occurs with wheels. Similar characteristics of the steering in combination with an advanced suspension provide the car reaction to the quick, but without unnecessary sharpness the necessary conditions for obtaining positive emotions during high -speed maneuvering and licking of turns and turns. Payment for handling smoothness. Be prepared for the fact that even on relatively small irregularities, Mazda will transparently hints you that its short -flowing suspension is not designed to overcome obstacles on the move.
The noise level in the cabin is minimized. And with a vigor of acceleration, and with prolonged driving at high speeds, passengers are practically relaxed. You can talk for a long time about how perfect the brakes of the six are, but the simple transfer of all electronic systems that optimize brake management in itself is eloquent. EBA electronic braking system, electronic redistribution system EBD, anti -lock system is the best in the brake class? I will not be surprised if this is true.
Modern Japanese cars are already ceasing to be the Japanese -Mars with which we are used to seeing them. Times have passed when for the quality and cheapness of machines with a stigma Made in Japan, buyers donated style and individuality. Why are these meaningless sacrifices? The Japanese car is fashionable and beautiful! And, we hope, everything is just as reliable.
The car is provided by Eurosib-Avo.
During the test, the car is insured by LLC Nation Center.
Text: Kirill Brevdo
Photo: Roman Ostanin
Source: Wheel magazine [No. 61/2002]