Test drive Mazda 6 sedan since 2010 sedan
Mazda 6. Siberian cat
Mazda 6. Price: from 925 000 p. On sale: since December 2012
The east is really thin, and sometimes you need to have a remarkable imagination in order to penetrate the essence of the parables and allegories. I repent, until recently, some areas, such as Kodo’s design from Akira Tamatani, Mazda chief designer, I considered a kind of placebo effect. Like, it is worthwhile to convey the artistic idea of \u200b\u200bthe soul of movement or dynamics, manifested even in statics, and the interlocutor will no longer have questions when looking at a real car.
In the case of the new Mazda 6, the placebo effect was not required. Against the backdrop of Siberia landscapes constrained by the 30 -degree frost, the six looked light, elegant and really dynamic. And for this it was not at all necessary to choose an option in red, corporate color. And the comparison with the cheetah, invented by the same Akira Tamatani, was almost in the suit. Well, even if not a cheetah, but more suitable in this case representatives of the cat family: Bars or lynx
The exterior of the third generation Mazda 6 is a certain compromise. Aggressiveness, but not clearly expressed, rather, determining the dynamism of the image. Power, but the same inherent in an easy and smart predator. A new grille of the radiator, a more acute angle of inclination of the front racks, spectacularly defined arches of the wheels of the wheel turned out to be both beautiful and harmonious. In addition, Mazda 6 grew up in length, and in width, and in height. The wheelbase has also increased (long live the comfort of the rear seats!). At the same time, the equipped mass remained the same as that of the ancestor, the first version of the six. As for the interior, here it is also impossible not to say about the verified balance: it is not pretentious, but elegant, without unnecessary details that could complement the spectacular appearance, but with good ergonomics, without ostentatious luxury, but using high -quality finishing materials, however, everything is everything This is already familiar to us by the CX-5 model. Unless the climate control panel and metallized decorative inserts refresh the interior. And then why look for good from good? The seats are very convenient, with excellent lateral support. In the company of colleagues, a dispute broke out that it would be nice to have adjustable head restraints, since it is not always possible to conveniently get rid of the driver's seat. Personally, I did not have such difficulties a range of adjustment of the seat pillow and its back to ensure convenient planting is quite sufficient. Passengers of the back row of seats did not complain, and it was quite comfortable to accommodate yourself. Equipment of Mazda 6 is also at a height: in the basic configuration there is a full set of stabilization systems, frontal and side cushions and lateral safety curtains, air conditioning, electric side mirrors, heating the front seats, tire pressure sensor, fog of the trinket if you continue the topic of completion, then in the new one Mazda 6 there are three of them: Drive, as mentioned above, Active and Supreme, with a price, respectively, at 925,000 rubles (with automatic transmission 975,000), 1 025 000 and 1,249,000 rubles (only automatic transmission are equipped) .
MAZDA MAZDA in the Siberian regions is very popular. Yes, and the local landscapes fit well ...
Even in the CX-5 model, Mazda was announced a new technological direction of Skyactiv, and this relay wand was transferred to Mazda 6. On the Russian market, the new Japanese concern was presented with a 2-lit Skyactiv-G atmospheric engine with a capacity of 150 liters. p., which is another example of original solutions to the developers of Mazda. They considered that with all the attractiveness of the use of small -liters of the possibility of hopeless engines, the possibilities of a small liter are far from exhausted. The creation process was not easy, since the modernization of old and well -established technological solutions requires a deep revision of already established canons. The Mazda 6 motor has a unique compression degree of 14: 1 for engines of serial machines! And in order to use all the advantages of such an impressive increase in the degree of compression of the fuel-air mixture, the designers had to seriously optimize the processes occurring in the combustion chamber. The gas distribution system was also significantly modified, which made it possible to change the time of opening and closing the valves in accordance with the engine operation mode, and the graduation manifold using the sports scheme 4-2-1, which reduces the circulation of exhaust gases.
Comfort, good ergonomics, quality materials The main components of the interior Mazda.
Innovations made it possible to avoid undesirable moments in the operation of the engine, such as, for example, detonation and vibration, and reduce its weight by 10% and reduce the internal friction between the details by 30%. All this contributed to the reduction of the mechanical losses of the motor and an increase in its efficiency, which in the internal combustion engines, alas, does not differ in good indicators. Compared to the previous Mazda 6, where a 2-liter atmospheric engine was also used, both power and the maximum torque grew on the current unit. The maximum speed and dynamic indicators increased. And further. Despite the fact that the maximum torque is achieved with a fairly high number of roller roller speeds (4000 min-1), there are no complaints about the elasticity of the motor. This is facilitated by constructive innovations of the motor, providing a fairly high torque at low and medium speeds, and the optimal selection of gear rates of a 6 -speed KP. It is clear that on the highway Tyumen Tobolsk with its straight, like an arrow, with a configuration and an excellent coating (did not expect something like this in the Siberian regions), it was not easy to make a final opinion on the work of a mechanical KP. Unless during overtaking, when you have to stick a low gear, you pay attention to the clarity of the scenes. But in urban conditions, excellent selectivity, the clarity of inclusions of the programs you note immediately. In general, riding Mazda with mechanics, as they say, is not a burden, but in joy. I was pleased with the option with an automatic. Compared to the version of the six-speed box, which is used on the CX-5 model, the MAZDA 6 automatic transmission version uses a control module with a changed operation algorithm, which made it possible to increase the speed and smoothness of the gear, making a less noticeable difference in sensations compared to driving on the version with Mechanical KP.
Management of the multimedia system practically does not require addiction.
A new Mazda goes to the top five: controllability, and comfort, and a verified balance in the suspension, both on a good coating and on a stripped asphalt (this was the road on the entrances to Tobolsk). However, these qualities of Mazda 6 have always been on top, and in this case, the Skyaktiv chassis of the CX-5 model was adopted as a basis as a basis. And therefore, engineers engaged in the finalization of the suspension used the Hippocratic principle: do not harm. More than once in this material the word balance has appeared, which could be another credo of the novelty. And the designers needed to find another compromise, no, rather, the middle middle between good controllability at both low and high speeds, while maintaining the smoothness of the course that provides comfort. In the front suspension of the current Mazda 6, Mcpherson racks are used, a multi -link with changed fastening points and the shape of the levers. As you can see, improvements are very significant. Add to this a lighter and more rigid body (the weight decreased by 30%, and the rigidity for twisting increased by 40%) and now it is, the secret of improved, or rather, optimized handling.
The dashboard is similar to the one that was used on the CX-5 model.
The wisdom of the East can be taken as an axiom, or you can treat it as a placebo effect. And probably in Nice, this effect could work one hundred percent. At least with respect to Mazda 6. On the azure coast, everything must be beautiful. But Siberia placed everything in its place. It is impossible not to note the beauty of local winter landscapes, and nevertheless, here the words of the mazda chief designer Akira Tamatani that looking at Mazda 6, you anticipate exciting driving even before you sit behind the wheel, have not at all had a hypnotic effect. It really happened. Just by itself. But the main thing is that the anticipation did not deceive
A narrow central console added legs for the driver and front passenger. The seats are comfortable, with good lateral support.
The exterior details are carefully verified. And hence the integrity of the image.
Our verdict
To begin with, gratitude to the organizers about choosing a place for the Test%: when we can talk about the full or partial adaptation of the car to operating conditions in Russia. Mazda 6 withstood this exam without any problems, demonstrating its best qualities at the same time.
Driving
And the last six had no problems with this, the improvements only benefited.
Salon
And the interior, and materials, and ergonomics at a good level.
Comfort
It is convenient for both the driver and passengers. Including the rear seats.
Security
A set of safety tools, including the design of the SKAYACTIV body, is quite good.
Price
As mentioned above, I would like cheaper sets of Active and Supreme levels.
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
I do not want to highlight any one side - the car as a whole is very balanced.
There are obviously weak sides. Expensive Active and Supreme level configurations. Alas, this is the general trend.
We do not love
Stylish
The exterior details are carefully verified. And hence the integrity of the image.
Conveniently
Management of the multimedia system practically does not require addiction.
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions 4870x1840x1450mm
Base 2830 mm
Equipped mass 1340 kg
Full mass 1935 kg
Clearance 165 mm
Trunk volume 483 l
The volume of the fuel tank 62 l
Gasoline engine, 4-cylinder., 1998cm3, 150/6000l.s./min-1, 210/4000 nm/min-1
Transmission fur. 6 -t., Front drive
Dynamics 208 km/h; 9.7cdo100km/h
Fuel consumption 8.1/4.8/6.0 l per 100 km
Competitors Citroen C5, Ford Mondeo, Kia Optima, Volkswagen Passat
A source: Magazine 5 wheel [February 2013]
