I had the opportunity to
test drive the 2016 Mazda6 i Grand Touring with DriveShop, and what a “trip”
it has been!
test drive the 2016 Mazda6 i Grand Touring with DriveShop, and what a “trip”
it has been!
My First
Impressions
Impressions
When I first laid eyes
on the Mazda6 i Grand Touring, my first thought was, “so…. THIS is a Mazda?” The
answer? Yes, yes it is. The vehicle makes me think of a luxury
sports car, but it’s actually a midsize sedan (Nice!).
on the Mazda6 i Grand Touring, my first thought was, “so…. THIS is a Mazda?” The
answer? Yes, yes it is. The vehicle makes me think of a luxury
sports car, but it’s actually a midsize sedan (Nice!).
What’s On the Inside?
It comes loaded with so
many features, that I did not get to use them all. I am a dashboard girl and
when I get into a new car, I am looking at the seating, the speedometer and
other overall amenities.
many features, that I did not get to use them all. I am a dashboard girl and
when I get into a new car, I am looking at the seating, the speedometer and
other overall amenities.
For me, I want to feel like I am piloting something special
and the Mazda6 i Grand Touring did not disappoint. Some of my favorite features
of the interior space was the Rearview Camera, Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry,
Push Button Start, Dual Zone Auto Climate Control, Tilt and Telescopic Steering
Column, Multi-Function Commander Control, 7.0 Color Touch-Screen Display, the
Leatherette-Trimmed Sports Seats, the HUD (Head’s Up Display) and the Trunk Space. You will find
that the Mazda6 I Grand Touring has something that everyone will find
interesting and fit their needs. If I had more time, I am sure that I would have gotten to
try them all.
What’s on the Outside
is Important Too!
is Important Too!
As I said previously, I
was super impressed with the exterior, because it was a
beautifully styled vehicle. You will notice the 19-inch alloy wheels and the
All-Season Tires and how they complement the style of the Mazda6 I Grand
Touring.
was super impressed with the exterior, because it was a
beautifully styled vehicle. You will notice the 19-inch alloy wheels and the
All-Season Tires and how they complement the style of the Mazda6 I Grand
Touring.
My Overall Thoughts
As soon as I got the
keys, I had to take it for a spin and immediately and I loved what I experienced. I
adjusted my seats and synced my phone so that I could take advantage of the
Bluetooth® feature and got out my sunglasses. The car comes with the usual SiriusXM radio so I set my favorite
stations and there was no need to listen to the music that was on my phone. The
next day, I took my sister (and her children) to the airport and I knew this
was a great opportunity to find out about the luggage space. I was actually
surprised at the trunk space, and while it did not fit all of her luggage (she’s an over-packer), we
still made it to the airport right on time.
keys, I had to take it for a spin and immediately and I loved what I experienced. I
adjusted my seats and synced my phone so that I could take advantage of the
Bluetooth® feature and got out my sunglasses. The car comes with the usual SiriusXM radio so I set my favorite
stations and there was no need to listen to the music that was on my phone. The
next day, I took my sister (and her children) to the airport and I knew this
was a great opportunity to find out about the luggage space. I was actually
surprised at the trunk space, and while it did not fit all of her luggage (she’s an over-packer), we
still made it to the airport right on time.
I also made it a point
to get it on the freeway and toll roads to see how it handles. I just had to see if it had some “get
up and go”. Guess what? It does! I was expecting what I usually experience
when I drive a 4-cylinder vehicle, but with the 184-hp, 2.5L SKYACTIVE-G DOHC
16 valve 4-cylinder engine with VVT, I definitely noticed a difference. I was
expecting the ride to be lower to the ground, but believe it or not, I never
felt like I was driving on the ground. I drive an SUV, by the way.
to get it on the freeway and toll roads to see how it handles. I just had to see if it had some “get
up and go”. Guess what? It does! I was expecting what I usually experience
when I drive a 4-cylinder vehicle, but with the 184-hp, 2.5L SKYACTIVE-G DOHC
16 valve 4-cylinder engine with VVT, I definitely noticed a difference. I was
expecting the ride to be lower to the ground, but believe it or not, I never
felt like I was driving on the ground. I drive an SUV, by the way.
What I Didn’t Like
There was one aspect of
the vehicle that I did not like and that was the color of the seats. My two
children (ages 13 & 8) are somewhat messy, and I do not know about you, but having a darker
color would be nice to hide the multitude of sins that can occur with my kids
at times (Haha! No seriously).
the vehicle that I did not like and that was the color of the seats. My two
children (ages 13 & 8) are somewhat messy, and I do not know about you, but having a darker
color would be nice to hide the multitude of sins that can occur with my kids
at times (Haha! No seriously).
Other
than that, it is a great vehicle with some awesome features.
than that, it is a great vehicle with some awesome features.
For more information, be sure to check the 2016 Mazda6 i Grand Touring out for yourself on the Mazda website, or visit your local Mazda dealer. You won’t be disappointed.
Until Next Time!
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