Mazda Premacy (99-04) - Review

Review by Parkers on 01 January 1999

Premacy has never really threatened the sales of the Renault Scenic or Citroën Xsara Picasso. The current version does little to change that. A 130bhp 2.0-litre engine adds pace to higher-spec versions, and there's a Sport model with spoilers and skirts.

3 out of 5

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Space, comfort.

So-so handling.

Driving & Performance

Performance

3 out of 5
"The 115bhp 1.8 or the 2.0i engines both deliver brisk performance, although the 2.0 is the better..."
Handling

3 out of 5
"Steering lacks feel and feedback and the gear lever is positioned too low for taller drivers."

Comfort

Comfort

3 out of 5
"Too much wind and road noise, while the diesels create far too much din, although the petrols are..."
Practicality

3.5 out of 5
"Plenty of space, with an airy feel to the cabin, good visibility all round and comfortable seats."
Equipment

4 out of 5
"All models have air-con, electric front windows and heated mirrors. Opt for the 2.0 petrol and..."
Behind the wheel

3.5 out of 5
"Controls are well placed and straightforward to use, but the driving position could be improved with..."

Costs

Running costs

4 out of 5
"Low insurance groups. Reasonable fuel consumption - nearly 50mpg overall for the 2.0 Di, and..."
Green credentials

2 out of 5
"Premacy is quite a polluting model. With an average of 204 g/km CO2 across the range, its emissions..."

Safety & Reliability

Safety

3 out of 5
"Three stars in the Euro NCAP crash test. ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution, front and side..."
Reliability

4.5 out of 5
"Owners of Premacys have reported nothing more serious than the occasional stone chip to..."

Buying & Selling

Buying new

3 out of 5
"Not a common sight in car supermarkets, so you'll need to stick to dealers. Mazda aren't known for..."
Buying used

3.5 out of 5
"Not a high-volume model, so it's sparse on the open used market. Those in the Mazda network should..."
Selling

3.5 out of 5
"Most buyers opt for the diesel, because it's the best suited to hauling Premacy around, so it..."