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Mazda 6 Hatchback boot space, practicality and safety

2007 - 2012 (change model)
Practicality rating: 4.5 out of 54.5

Written by Kieren Puffett Published: 6 June 2019

The Mazda6 was one of the first models to undergo Euro NCAPs more stringent crash tests in 2009. The new overall rating covers not only adult occupant safety but includes child and pedestrian safety along with a rear impact whiplash test. It scored the maximum five star rating and all models come with traction control plus dual front, side and curtain airbags.

Daytime running lights are also standard, which helps you to be seen in murkier weather. On the security front, all cars have a Thatcham category one alarm and immobiliser system, while the top model gets keyless entry and start – allowing you to gain access to the car without taking the key out of your pocket or bag. New from 2009 is an optional blind spot safety system.

When the car is travelling at more than 37mph, microwave emitters in the rear bumper detect when vehicles (including motorcycles) are approaching the rear-view blindspot area and a warning light flashes in the windscreen pillar. If the driver indicates to pull out when the vehicle is in range, a warning beep is sounded.

With a minimum 510 litres of luggage space and an exceptional 1702 litres with the rear seats folded down (more than the larger Mondeo), the Mazda6 hatchback is an accomplished load carrier. The luggage area itself is wide and deep, although the high boot lip does hamper unloading heavy objects. Up front there’s additional storage in the centre armrest between the front seats, the glove compartment is a reasonable size and you get cup holders and generous door bin compartments.

Euro NCAP rating

Ratings for this model not available

Equipment and options

Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
Basic equipment (18)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Lumbar support
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
6TS Standard Equipment (4)
  • Audio remote
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Heated mirrors
6TS Optional Equipment
  • n/a
Business Line Standard Equipment (6)
  • Audio remote
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Heated mirrors
  • Metallic Paint
  • Sat Nav
Business Line Optional Equipment
  • n/a
S Standard Equipment (2)
  • Air conditioning
  • Cloth seat trim
S Optional Equipment (2)
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
Sakata Standard Equipment (5)
  • Audio remote
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Heated mirrors
  • Metallic Paint
Sakata Optional Equipment (2)
  • Air conditioning
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
SPO Standard Equipment (9)
  • Audio remote
  • CD Multichanger
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Sports seats
SPO Optional Equipment
  • n/a
Sport Standard Equipment (8)
  • Audio remote
  • CD Multichanger
  • Cruise control
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Sports seats
Sport Optional Equipment (5)
  • Air conditioning
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Front fog lights
  • Leather seat trim
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
Takuya Standard Equipment (8)
  • Audio remote
  • CD Multichanger
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Metallic Paint
  • Partial leather seat trim
Takuya Optional Equipment (2)
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
Tamura Standard Equipment (6)
  • Audio remote
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Heated mirrors
  • Metallic Paint
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
Tamura Optional Equipment (1)
  • Air conditioning
TS Standard Equipment (4)
  • Audio remote
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Heated mirrors
TS Optional Equipment (2)
  • Air conditioning
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
TS2 Standard Equipment (5)
  • Audio remote
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
TS2 Optional Equipment (3)
  • Air conditioning
  • CD Multichanger
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
Venture Edition Standard Equipment (8)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Sat Nav
Venture Edition Optional Equipment (4)
  • Air conditioning
  • CD Multichanger
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment

Dimensions

Length 4755mm
Width 1795mm
Height 1440mm
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