The Mazda 6 is a fun car to drive. The pick up speed is quite peppy, and the ride is fairly smooth and quiet. I love how comfortable the seats are. We have the leather seats. We test drove a lot of Hondas and Toyotas and found them much less comfortable, but as soon as we sat in the Mazda we were both like "This is the one". The Mazda 6 we got has the back up camera, which is very handy, because honestly it doesn't have the best rear visibility. Also, it has the blind spot indicators which my husband really likes. It warns you if someone is in your blind spot and you put on the turn signal. We haven't had it all that long, but the reliability is supposed to be good. The dashboard is conveniently laid out and easy to use. There is a Bluetooth capability if we ever get a cell phone that does that. The steering wheel is on the small side, but my husband says that works for him, even when the small steering wheel in the Passat was not comfortable. The fuel economy for a sedan in the Mazda 6 is very good. We get 36 mpg.

I have been a fan of Mazda products for many years, and after trying another brand for my last vehicle, I decided I would return to something I felt comfortable with for my latest purchase. I initially fell in love with the 2014 models aggressive exterior styling cues, including the front fascia with a large "mouth". Which seems to be popular among top automakers as of late. I was expecting sporty feel, but I was right away impressed with just how well this car hugged the road with its 19" tire/wheel package. I will have to put a dedicated snow tire on for winter here in upstate new york, but the trade off for summer handling will be well worth it. The backseat has plenty of room for 2 adults, 3 if you really have too, or as in my case my 5yr old daughter. Who was pleased I could set a rear climate control for her, and the front has dual zone controls as well. Blind spots are a thing of the past with this vehicle, as it not only has a back-up camera, but indicators on both side mirrors that let you know when a vehicle is in your blind spot. This was my first time ever driving a car with this feature, and I love it. It makes long thruway or interstate trips with high traffic volumes a breeze. Mazda has always been about a more sport oriented vehicle, and not only is the 4 cylinder engine in this car plenty fuel efficient for me, it also accelerates plenty fast. From 70-100mph the other day to get around a tractor trailer took around 3 seconds. As you would expect with a new vehicle, it has a comprehensive warranty , but I am not really expecting to need it given my prior track record with these cars. I could not recommend this car enough, it is a safe solid platform that with basic maintenance will easily see 150k.