This estate car is one of the best. It consistently performs well, has excellent road manners and impressive looks. Apparently, it was designed using Mazda's unique KODO design software. This produces trademark exaggerated front wheel arches, sleek lines and a bold, aggressive grille and headlight arrangement. All in all, the Mazda 6 Estate looks every inch an athletic car that means business.
It's been popular since its first appearance, but Mazda hasn't just left it to 'fulfil its destiny'. Instead, they've constantly tweaked and updated its features, both inside and out. It's enjoyed regular nips and tucks as well as revisions to the chassis and additional safety kit. The Mazda team have honed this car to as near perfection as possible - and it shows.
The soft suspension means you'll glide over bumps and lumps in the road – great for some of the UK's more rural locations. Positive steering gives you the confidence to take corners at speed and there's little body lean.
Motorway driving is effortless too. Mazda's recent updates to reduce interior noise make this one of the quietest open-road cruisers you'll find. The standard adaptive cruise control also makes this estate an excellent choice for long journeys.
If comfort is important to you, the Mazda 6 Estate is going to impress. It has supportive seats and plenty of adjustments to make sure your driving position is just as you want it to be.
When you're driving a large family car, it's reassuring to know that it has a five-star rating from Euro NCAP. Safety kit is in abundance – there are plentiful airbags for driver and passengers and Smart City Brake Support that automatically brakes if it detects a possible collision.