Happier medium
As Australians continue to fall out of love with large cars, about one in 10 new vehicles sold is a medium-sized sedan. The original Mazda6, released six years ago, helped rejuvenate what was once a stagnant part of the new car market.
With the arrival of the second-generation Mazda6, we thought it would be prudent to get reacquainted with the best seller in the class, the Toyota Camry, and another new player, the Ford Mondeo, which won its category in Drive’s Car of the Year award in 2007.
The Camry is Australia’s most popular medium-sized car, outselling the Mazda6 by more than two to one last year, but its lead has gradually reduced as more rivals have entered the market.
Ordinarily we would have included the Honda Accord Euro and Subaru Liberty, two other highly regarded mid-sized cars, but the Honda is being replaced mid-year and a new Subaru is due next year.
Meanwhile, we wanted to see how the two New players compared to Australia’s top selling medium- sized sedan.
The verdict
The Camry is a good car and many buyers will be attracted by the security of the Toyota brand. Yet it is outclassed in this instance by two newer rivals.
Choosing between the Ford and Mazda isn’t straightforward: both are roomy, well made, safe and capable cars.
The Mazda has more zip and, even though it uses premium unleaded, is relatively frugal.
The Mondeo is roomier but has a more relaxed approach to acceleration, although it runs on regular unleaded. If these are factors for individual buyers, we’d happily recommend either car.
However, we lean towards the Mazda6. It’s the most complete package when it comes to price, safety, equipment and driving enjoyment.
Source : drive.com.au
By mazda6mps on Apr 25, 2008
no further comments. and yet people still falls heads over heels for T & H in M’sia. hmmm…..
By demyo on Apr 26, 2008
what to do, no mazda 2 available in malaysia T_T..im fall in love with m2..
By Izaruddin on Apr 26, 2008
BERMAZ will later introduce Mazda2 (CBU, Japan) later this year. Price will be very competetive.
By demyo on Apr 26, 2008
wow that a good news..
By ravenb on Nov 27, 2008
Iza, very keen to test drive 2.5 Mazda 6 when I went to bermaz pj they only had the 2.0.Who do i contact and how is the resale value for mazda.
By Izaruddin on Nov 28, 2008
Do contact me at 013-360 2020 for a Test Drive. Tq
By ravenb on Nov 28, 2008
Congrats guys in MAZDA …. Car of the Year 2008 and Executive car Below 200k…Mazda 6 really deserves these awards….Hope more people will change their mindset from H and T to Mazda…
By ravenb on Nov 30, 2008
Iza, does the mazda 6 have fuel calculator and estimater. Or info display unit like the camry 2.4V or even the s60 has it.. didn’t find one last week when i was in the car…
By Izaruddin on Nov 30, 2008
Only for Mazda6 2.5L. Not on Mazda6 2.0L.
By ravenb on Nov 30, 2008
Tq.I will contact u on the test drive.