This is a car that I tried to steer my sister toward when she was car shopping and thought she wanted a Ford Escape. She did not even want to test drive it but she did buy a 2013 Altima S so I suppose that is the lessor of two evils (CVT and all)
I have test drove 5 or 6 of the top model the i Grand Touring and really felt like this car might be a good replacement for my Jaguar because it has most of the same features a similar look and it gives up 500+ hp for 26/38 mpg (combined 30-31 mpg).
The look is amazing for a car in this class. I have had a 2013 Altima in the same color next to a 2014 6 and the build quality is easy to see. The fit and finish of the 6 is steps above the Altima, everything from body gaps and paint finish on the exterior to interior panels fit and feel are better on the 6. The Altima has a much bigger front seat by leg room by nearly 4" but the 6 is enough for me. The Altima feels slower due to the retarded CVT transmission. The 6 comes with paddles that do a pathetic job of initiating gear changes. The seats in the Altima feel mushy they are made from a foam that also is used in space beds or something. The 6 seats are sculpted the material on the seating surface is textured and rougher to the touch. The bolsters are softer material with firm support. Really the 6 seats would really be a great swap in any C6 vette
I drove nearly 300 miles and managed just over 30 mpg. My drive time included sitting in a parkinglot on my phone and laptop for nearly an hour with the car running and ac blowing.
here are some Mazda 6 pics.
Body lines are near the Jaguar
