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2017 Mazda6 GT Wagon Review | Just When You Thought Wagons Were Out Of Style…

A versatile statement in style, or a dependable family freighter – which title best suits the Mazda6 wagon? With a flexible load capacity and a svelte figure that couldn’t be any further from the profile of an SUV, the Mazda6 wagon stands


A versatile statement in style, or a dependable family freighter - which title best suits the Mazda6 wagon? With a flexible load capacity and a svelte figure that couldn’t be any further from the profile of an SUV, the Mazda6 wagon stands out against a sea of sedan-only medium cars.

Though the Mazda6 isn’t the freshest metal in its class, the Japanese car recently introduced a mildly updated model, aiming to improve its strong appeal among private buyers.

Heated rear seats, colour displays for the instrument cluster and head-up display, plus G-Vectoring Control technology join the standard features list, while handling and engine technology remain the same.

Vehicle Style: Medium wagon
Price: $43,990 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 138kW/250Nm 2.5-litre 4cyl petrol
Fuel Economy Claimed: 6.6 l/100km | Tested: 9.2 l/100km (urban)

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Buyers looking for a Mazda6 wagon can order one in any of the four available trim levels, but the Mazda6 GT represents Mazda’s push to sway buyers over from traditional luxury marques, hoping to lure buyers away from prestige brands by being a better-value alternative.

And that’s a smart move - where mainstream medium cars are fast dropping station wagons in favour of SUVs, premium manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi all offer a cargo-carrier of their top-selling sedans as a lifestyle-oriented alternative.

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Kez Casey

Kez Casey migrated from behind spare parts counters to writing about cars over ten years ago. Raised by a family of automotive workers, Kez grew up in workshops and panel shops before making the switch to reviews and road tests for The Motor Report, Drive and CarAdvice.

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