MAZDA 6

[richard_crl032]

I thought the 2018 version comes with auto lock?

 

Istop just press the button every time drive off to disable.

Hi Hobbes,

 

Good to know 2018 version may come with autolock but unlikely as this is european requirement ... hope bros with 2018 can advise.

 

Press stopstart button not preferred if possible.

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

I remember the car auto lock when start driving. The function should be default setting.

How to combine with auto hold? I like the auto hold at traffic light so that can relax my foot.

Not sure if not press firm, the auto hold will be activated.

Hi S2s1,

 

Tks .. looking more like autolock indeed available then for mazda6 locally.

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

Edited August 20, 2018 by richard_crl032

[richard_crl032]

Hi Slowloris,

Can share which focal system you purchased? Which audio shop?

Switch aircon cooler.

 

Hi S2s1,

 

Yes ... some cars works but still intermittently switching on the stop-start.

 

Prefers permanently have this disable and seems from the german blog that bonnet sensor trick also works which will be great ... will do so if carousell seller's solution does not since his solutions seems quite a bit more.

 

Cheers,

 

Richard

[richard_crl032]

Hi Bros,

 

Interesting video below which unfortunately 2.5T is not available in Singapore albeit not sure if needed in city driving as mentioned by reviewer on low rpm high torque of this engine selection:

 

 

Believe the same NVH improvement are made with the 2018 2.0l and 2.5L NA for more refined ride available locally and hope alleviate some previous review of pre 2018 FL version.

 

Cheers,

 

Richard

Edited August 21, 2018 by richard_crl032

[Patwong]

Hi bros,

 

Found this but any bro tried for our mazda 6 2018 facelift version ?

 

https://mazda3revolution.com/forums/2111442-post6213.html

 

This is not an uncommon way to disable the stop-start permanently with disabling the bonnet sensor switch and glad to hear that it may work ... have at least some hope then :)

 

Cheers,

 

Richard

Hi Richard, I also hate the stop-start function and always off it.

Found the same "solution" on the web a while ago. There is one article stating what tools to prepare and step-by-step way to disable the sensor at bonnet. The sensor is the tell the system that bonnet is open and car under maintenance.

My concern is this tricked the system by thinking the car under maintenance.

To the system, could maintenance = not moving? I not sure.

Some safety feature might not work under maintenance? Could air-bag be activated in event of accident is one of my concern.

So I choose to press off the start-stop for now.

[richard_crl032]

Hi Richard, I also hate the stop-start function and always off it.

Found the same "solution" on the web a while ago. There is one article stating what tools to prepare and step-by-step way to disable the sensor at bonnet. The sensor is the tell the system that bonnet is open and car under maintenance.

My concern is this tricked the system by thinking the car under maintenance.

To the system, could maintenance = not moving? I not sure.

Some safety feature might not work under maintenance? Could air-bag be activated in event of accident is one of my concern.

So I choose to press off the start-stop for now.

 

Hi Pat,

 

Indeed and same concern on loss of safety feature with further comment below and hence prefers the carousell seller's solution if it works together with access to other lock up features that he seems to get out of the pre 2018 mazda 6.

 

At worse case, I will still do the bonnet mode since work for many cars without impact on safety features that must throw out errors if indeed affected like my nissan qashqai 1.2l that does not work with this bonnet trick.

 

Cheers,

 

Richard

[richard_crl032]

Hi Bros,

 

Guess many bros already aware but perhaps may help new m6 bros like myself.

 

Current m6 is the 3rd generation which is the GL series.

 

For latest buyers of 2018 facelift aka FL m6 being offered now, this get a bit more complicated and known as GL.II

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda6

 

May help when you google for modification parts since fitting may not be the same especially with reported NVH improvement including suspension system etc. and unfortunately no usual taobao parts since they are still with previous versions and have to try my usual Yahoo! Japan or Rakutan Japan via Sendico or MailOrderJapan.

 

Please also note that this is an old platform but admirable that they had improved some much before expected launch of new platform aka total change like current Honda and Camry ... and think they better do so as sales are diminishing.

 

Cheers,

 

Richard

 

Edited August 21, 2018 by richard_crl032

[jiakliaobee]

I’m driving a 2018 m6 and yes again to all who have asked. There is definitely door auto lock function

 

As Richard pointed out, the parts listed on carousell or other websites cater to 2017 and earlier and I’m sure some parts might not fit the 2018 version. Am thinking of a few upgrades but unless I buy them direct from japan if not might be difficult to source

[richard_crl032]

Iâm driving a 2018 m6 and yes again to all who have asked. There is definitely door auto lock function

 

As Richard pointed out, the parts listed on carousell or other websites cater to 2017 and earlier and Iâm sure some parts might not fit the 2018 version. Am thinking of a few upgrades but unless I buy them direct from japan if not might be difficult to source

Hey Jiak,

 

Tks tks ! Confirmation of autolock for 2018 m6 save my $ liao.

 

Seems little mods available which may also be reason why I find a bit more quiet here as compared to forester and qashqai threads here that I participate for good info and learning.

 

I do like gadgets along being an audiophile while having given up on computer stuff after laptops and tablets grew leaps and bound in last decade.

 

Started my "Mazda 6" folder yesterday after booking the Mazda Atenza GL.II on googledrive for reference but believe no chance if even getting 20% of mods like the one for my forester fxt below for some fun reading if bros need to read to sleep on what I had done with 25k saved (and a bit more) after giving up on harrier turbo about 1 yr ago:

 

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=169lmFekp4AVAmwN3b-J9IdYljTuq0fVA

 

Removing of roof rack, external deblack of usual rugged aka cheap looking SUV black black plastic trims, swapped sti wrx seats, rear aircon modification missed, ICE installation, soundproofing to near lexus level (yes, possible !) etc. are some of the modifications to my fxt that I am most pleased with .. as a 56 yr old uncle from merc gen .. lol !

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

Edited August 21, 2018 by richard_crl032

[richard_crl032]

Hi Bros,

 

Guess many bros already aware but perhaps may help new m6 bros like myself.

 

Current m6 is the 3rd generation which is the GL series.

 

For latest buyers of 2018 facelift aka FL m6 being offered now, this get a bit more complicated and known as GL.II

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda6

 

May help when you google for modification parts since fitting may not be the same especially with reported NVH improvement including suspension system etc. and unfortunately no usual taobao parts since they are still with previous versions and have to try my usual Yahoo! Japan or Rakutan Japan via Sendico or MailOrderJapan.

 

Please also note that this is an old platform but admirable that they had improved some much before expected launch of new platform aka total change like current Honda and Camry ... and think they better do so as sales are diminishing.

 

Cheers,

 

Richard

 

<<https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%83%84%E3%83%80%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A2%E3%83%86%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B6>>  please use chrome with auto translate setting

 

Hi Bros,

 

A bit more information from wiki japan via googletransate which may be interesting to 2018 m6 bros especially with good news on confirmation that suspension etc. are indeed upgraded to improve NVH:

 

2018

• May 24 - Greatly improved (released on 21 June) ^[63] .
  • As for the appearance, the design of the front grill was changed, and the head lamp was changed to thin wide molding and line expression lighting. The sedan changed the rear end panel and the garnish to a horizontal keynote model, and the design of the aluminum wheel was also changed. In place of "Soul Red Premium Metallic" body color, "Soul Red Crystal Metallic" was set.
  • The interior decorated the design of the instrument panel, door trim and seat, "L Package" series grade is a genuine panel using nappa leather seats and stoppered wood , in Toray 's world's first mass production car "Ultrasuede nu (Ultra Suede Nu) "was adopted.
  • In terms of driving performance, "SKYACTIV-G 2.5" has been added with cylinder deactivation technology, "SKYACTIV-D 2.2" has a maximum output of 11 kW (15 PS) and a maximum torque of 30 N · m (3.1 kgf · M) Each was improved. At the same time, due to the partial adoption of the vehicle structure technology "SKYACTIV-VEHICLE ARCHITECTURE (SKY ACTIVE - VEHICLE ARCHITECTURE)", the structure of the suspension system has been redesigned and the body rigidity such as the thickness increase of the cowl cross member has been carried out It was.
  • "I-ACTIVSENSE" has added night pedestrian detection function to existing advanced SCBS and ALH subdivides LED block into 20 segments. "Mazda, radar, cruise control" has been added with the function to follow all vehicle speeds, and "360 ° view monitor" was set as the manufacturer option to "PROACTIVE" grade and "L Package" grade. At the same time, "L Package" grade was changed to 7 inch TFT liquid crystal display, "Active Driving Display" was changed to front window illumination type display method.
  • On the equipment side, the rear center armrest was added with a glove compartment space and a USB terminal for charging, and a courtesy lampwas added to the doors of the front and rear seats . It was equipped with an auto hold function that maintains the stopped state even when the brake pedal is released from the foot at the time of stoppage. In addition, the "L Package" grade is equipped with the seat ventilation function for the first time in Mazda cars, and the Wiper deicer is set for 4WD cars.
  • In addition, corresponding to the fuel consumption rate in the WLTC mode with this major improvement , the gasoline-powered vehicle acquired "certification level of exhaust emissions standards 75% reduction in Heisei 30" certification.

 

Also din know this capacitor thingy on stop-start being associated with regenerative braking system similar to hybrid cars:

• In addition, the idling stop system " i-stop in addition to", the world's first in for passenger cars capacitor in the capacitor rapidly stored electricity that was adopted, regenerative braking system that has the features that can be released at once when you use " i- ELOOP (Eye · l-loop) "as standard on all models, achieving excellent fuel economy performance, 2.0L gasoline and diesel vehicles are" fuel efficiency standards for Heisei 20% + 20% ", 2.5L gasoline vehicles are" Heisei 27 Fuel efficiency standards for fiscal year "respectively. The "i-ELOOP" is an accelerator of a type which generates electricity off regenerative braking is a, stored in the capacitor power is air conditioned various were including electric consumed in article ^{[supplement 3]} . When there is sufficient margin for the amount of electricity storage , power generation by the alternator is not performed, and fuel consumption is improved by not using fuel for power generation .

 

Cheers,

 

Richard

Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) will greatly improve its flagship model "Mazda Atenza" (sedan and wagon) and will start accepting reservations from today through Mazda dealers nationwide. Release is scheduled for June 21.

Atenza Sedan "25S L Package" (right) and the Atenza Wagon "XD L Package"

In this product improvement, we aim to develop the latest and best "running pleasure" suitable for the flagship model leading the Mazda brand, and we will develop performance and texture in a wide range of areas including design, driving performance, safety performance, etc. Significantly improved. By carefully building the basic model sedan, we will provide essential car value.

Regarding design, we focus on expression of sophistication and warmth. The senior model "25S L Package," "XD L Package", a new material that was born by the Japanese tradition and advanced technology, "Ultrasuede ® Nu (ultra suede ® gnu)" * 1 the world's first adopted as a production car * 2 . I expressed a new texture with a combination of luster and smooth texture. In addition, we stick to genuine materials, such as Hongmoku panels and nappa leathers using stoppered (Sen) trees, expressing the hues that lead to Japanese traditional beauty. While incorporating the concept of next-generation design, we express high-quality elegance with both exterior and interior.

The concept of driving performance is "Effortless Driving". In various daily driving scenes, by having the performance of the car demonstrate according to the intention of the driver, we aimed at a situation where margin and relief were born in mind, and we were able to enjoy the drive more. 

 As Mazda tackling the constant evolution of internal combustion engines, we have evolved all three models of engines that have been established (SKYACTIV - G 2.0, SKYACTIV - G 2.5, SKYACTIV - D 2.2). "SKYACTIV-G 2.5" adopts cylinder deactivation technology, etc., to further enhance "pleasure of driving" and improve actual fuel consumption. 

 In addition, some elements of the next generation vehicle structure technology "SKYACTIV - VEHICLE ARCHITECTURE ( * Sky Active - Vehicle Architecture)" * 3 are adopted. In addition to renewing the structure of the seat and suspension system, the body was reinforced efficiently to improve the rigidity in order to improve the connection of the ring structure. By this, it realizes a sense of unity that reacts as expected by the driver, compatibility of high-quality ride comfort, and greatly improved quietness. It embodies supple and high-quality "running pleasure" suitable for flagship model. 

 In the safety area, Mazda, Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) * 4 as Mazda's advanced safety technology "i-ACTIVSENSE""Adaptive · LED · Headlight (ALH)" which improved nighttime visibility by 20 division of headlight LED unit with full speed follow-up function, "Advanced smart with improved pedestrian recognition accuracy at night" · City brake · Support (Advanced SCBS) * With nighttime pedestrian detection function "newly adopted. We support safe and safe driving in a wider driving scene including night driving.

Mazda Smallage Masamichi President and CEO, President and CEO, says: "Atenza is a flagship model that embodies the Mazda brand and is a car that drives the entire brand globally.It's to build a basic car model sedan firmly, enhance texture, improve product value, We have developed under the belief that it will have a positive effect on the entire product lineup including SUV.Mazda aims to realize the world coexisting with the "earth", "society", "person" and the car , We will enrich our customers' lives and become a brand with special bonds with customers through car lifts full of "running joy."

■ "Mazda Atenza" Outline of product improvement is as follows

1. Design pursuing Mazda's best elegance

Exterior design

• - Change the design of the front grille, emphasizing the sense of three-dimensional, the strength of the skeleton, the low center of gravity, the spreading feeling.
• - Headlamp produces a more fearless expression with thin, wide modeling and line expression lighting.
• - Sedan's rear-end panel and garnish are shaped as horizontal keystone, expressing calm and restlessness.
• - Both 19 inch and 17 inch aluminum wheels adopt new design which increases the sense of large diameter and three-dimensional feeling.
• - Adopt Soul Red Crystalline Metallic instead of Soul Red Premium Metallic.

interior design

• - Significantly changing the design of the instrument panel and door trim, expressing a sense of wideness and speed, elegance unique to Atenza more textured.
• - Refreshing the seat design, expressing the feeling of relaxation and hospitality appropriate for the flagship model.
• - The advanced models of leather interior "25S L Package" "XD L Package" are the latest and best materials such as nappa leather seats, Honmoku panels, Ultrasuede ® nu (Ultra Suede ® Nu), etc. unique to Mazda The finest Mazda interior space finished with.

2. Based on the idea of ​​"human-centered", the texture of the run which deepened and aged the whole area

• - More linear car behavior and texture In order to realize a high ride comfort, we adopted the next generation vehicle structural technology and redesigned the structure of the front and rear suspension systems. Adopting newly developed tire according to it.
• - Rigid mount the steering gear mount, improving the feeling of steering rigidity.
• - Based on the concept of next-generation vehicle structural technology, by improving the connection of the ring structure, such as by increasing the thickness of the cowl cross member, the body rigidity is effectively enhanced and the ride comfort and quietness are greatly evolved.
• - Working on NVH performance development based on the concept of 'sophisticated space through which voice can pass through', greatly improving quietness.
• - For the front and rear seats, we aim to create "the ideal posture" by the crew, incorporate the next-generation vehicle structure technology based on human-centered idea and renew the material and shape.
• - The gasoline engine adopts "SKYACTIV - G 2.0" and "SKYACTIV - G 2.5" which added cylinder deactivation technology, contributing to easiness in everyday handling and practical fuel consumption improvement.
• - In the clean diesel engine "SKYACTIV - D 2.2", the output is changed from the conventional 129 kW (175 PS) to 140 kW (190 PS), the torque is changed from 420 N · m (42.8 kgf · m) to 450 N · M (45.9 kgf · m) respectively. Realizing a high-quality running with a performance feel that matches human senses.

3. Safety performance of Flagship that everyone can enjoy 'running joy'

• - Adopted "advanced smart city brake support (advanced SCBS) * with night pedestrian detection function" improved pedestrian recognition accuracy at night.
• - The LED block of "adaptive · LED · headlight (ALH)" is divided into 20 divisions, the high beam irradiation performance and the light distribution performance are evolved, realizing more precise control of the irradiation range.
• - Set "360 ° view monitor" to display surrounding images on the center display with 4 cameras * 5 .
• - Added tracking function for all vehicles enabling follow-up traveling from Mazda, Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) even from a stopped state.
• - Adopt high definition 7 inch TFT liquid crystal which displays various information in the center of meter as evolution of HMI (human machine interface) * 6 . Also, change the display method of active driving display to front window irradiation type.

4. Evolution of functions to further enhance comfort and convenience

• - Mazda adopted the seat ventilation function for the first time in order to improve the comfort of the front seat * 7 .
• - Set the accessory space and the USB terminal for charging in the rear center armrest.
• - Adopt courtesy lamps for front and rear door, contributing to improvement of convenience and safety.
• - Adopting the auto hold function that can maintain the stopped state even when the foot is released from the brake at the time of stopping.
• - New setting of Wiper deicer (4WD car).

■ Maker's suggested retail price of "Atenza Sedan" and "Atenza Wagon" is as follows

(※ photo posting model)

Model Drive engine transmission Manufacturer's suggested 

retail price 

(consumption tax included) WLTC mode 

fuel consumption (km / L) * 8   City 

mode 

(WLTC-L) Suburb 

mode 

(WLTC-M) Highway 

mode 

(WLTC-H) 20S 2WD SKYACTIV - 

G 2.0 SKYACTIV 

- DRIVE 

(6EC - AT) 2,829,600 yen 15.0 11.7 15.4 17.2 20S 

PROACTIVE 2WD SKYACTIV - 

G 2.0 SKYACTIV 

- DRIVE 

(6EC - AT) 2,959,200 yen 15.0 11.7 15.4 17.2 25S 

L Package ※ 2WD SKYACTIV - 

G 2.5 SKYACTIV 

- DRIVE 

(6EC - AT) 3,542,400 yen 14.2 10.6 14.5 16.8 XD 2WD SKYACTIV 

- D 2.2 SKYACTIV 

- DRIVE 

(6EC - AT) 3,240,000 yen 17.8 13.9 17.6 20.8 SKYACTIV 

- MT (6 MT) 3,294,000 yen 19.6 16.5 19.3 21.9 4WD SKYACTIV 

- DRIVE 

(6EC - AT) 3,477,600 yen 17.0 13.6 16.6 19.6 SKYACTIV 

- 

MT (6 MT) 3,531,600 yen 18.8 16.6 18.4 21.0 XD 

PROACTIVE 2WD SKYACTIV 

- D 2.2 SKYACTIV 

- DRIVE 

(6EC - AT) 3,369,600 yen 17.8 13.9 17.6 20.8 SKYACTIV 

- 

MT (6 MT) 3,423,600 yen 19.6 16.5 19.3 21.9 4WD SKYACTIV 

- DRIVE 

(6EC - AT) 3,607,200 yen 17.0 13.6 16.6 19.6 SKYACTIV 

- 

MT (6 MT) 3,661,200 yen 18.8 16.6 18.4 21.0 XD 

L Package * 2WD SKYACTIV 

- D 2.2 SKYACTIV 

- DRIVE 

(6EC - AT) 3,952,800 yen 17.8 13.9 17.6 20.8 SKYACTIV 

- 

MT (6 MT) 19.6 16.5 19.3 21.9 4WD SKYACTIV 

- DRIVE 

(6EC - AT) 4,190,400 yen 17.0 13.6 16.6 19.6 SKYACTIV 

- 

MT (6 MT) 18.8 16.6 18.4 21.0

• - The above price does not include insurance fee and tax (excluding consumption tax). Also, a purchase recycling fee of 12,740 yen is required separately.
• - When selecting the special paint color "Soul Red Crystalline Metallic", it is 75,600 yen high (consumption tax included).
• - If you select the special coating color "Machine Gray Premium Metallic", it is 54,000 yen high (consumption tax included).
• - When selecting the special paint color "Snowflake white pearl mica", it is 32,400 yen high (consumption tax included).

• * 1 "Ultra suede ® " is a registered trademark of Toray Industries, Inc..
• * 2 Investigation by Mazda April 2018
• * 3 "SKYACTIV VEHICLE ARCHTECTURE" (Sky Active - Vehicle Architecture) "further defines Mazda's" human centered "design philosophy and provides a driving environment that can maximize the balance holding ability that the human body possesses Next Generation Vehicle Structural Technology. Sheets that can keep the pelvis upright and maintain a natural S-shaped curve on the spinal column, a body that transmits input energy without delay with a ring structure that is arranged in multiple directions, and a smooth control of the force that each part cooperates with and transmits to the sprung The chassis, the characteristics of energy, NVH performance built based on the mechanism that human beings feel sounds, etc., rethinking each function, developed as an entirely optimal viewpoint as a car.
• * 4 It is possible to follow from 0 km / h to high speed range. In addition, AT vehicles only with all vehicle speed following function. The MT car "Mazda, Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)" corresponds to tracking from about 30 km / h to high speed range.
• * 5 Maker option setting with "25S L Package" "20S PROACTIVE" "XD L Package" "XD PROACTIVE"
• * 6 Adopted for "25S L Package" and "XD L Package"
• * 7 Adopted for "25S L Package" and "XD L Package"
• * 8 WLTC mode Fuel consumption is assessed by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and fuel consumption rate is the value under specified test conditions. Fuel consumption rate varies depending on customer's usage (weather, traffic jam etc) and driving method (sudden departure, when using air conditioner etc). 

   WLTC mode: An international driving mode in which each driving mode of an urban area, a suburban, and a highway is configured by an average use time allocation. 

   Urban area mode: Assuming a relatively low speed running under the influence of traffic lights and traffic signals. 

   Suburban mode: It is assumed that driving is not much affected by traffic signals, traffic jams, etc. 

   Expressway mode: It is assumed to run on a highway or the like.

[Hobbes187]

I think the I-eloop is only available on the 2.5L.

 

I can't tell how much fuel it saves though.

Edited August 21, 2018 by Hobbes187

[S2s1]

Hey Jiak,

 

Tks tks ! Confirmation of autolock for 2018 m6 save my $ liao.

 

Seems little mods available which may also be reason why I find a bit more quiet here as compared to forester and qashqai threads here that I participate for good info and learning.

 

I do like gadgets along being an audiophile while having given up on computer stuff after laptops and tablets grew leaps and bound in last decade.

 

Started my "Mazda 6" folder yesterday after booking the Mazda Atenza GL.II on googledrive for reference but believe no chance if even getting 20% of mods like the one for my forester fxt below for some fun reading if bros need to read to sleep on what I had done with 25k saved (and a bit more) after giving up on harrier turbo about 1 yr ago:

 

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=169lmFekp4AVAmwN3b-J9IdYljTuq0fVA

 

Removing of roof rack, external deblack of usual rugged aka cheap looking SUV black black plastic trims, swapped sti wrx seats, rear aircon modification missed, ICE installation, soundproofing to near lexus level (yes, possible !) etc. are some of the modifications to my fxt that I am most pleased with .. as a 56 yr old uncle from merc gen .. lol !

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

Kudos!!!

[richard_crl032]

I think the I-eloop is only available on the 2.5L.

 

I can't tell how much fuel it saves though.

Hi Hobbes,

 

Aaah .. got it and tks !

 

2.5l will great to have for driveability and safety with added power but beyond budget to buy and maintain as 2nd family car.

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

Edited August 21, 2018 by richard_crl032

[DonDraper]

all Mz6 models have "drive away autolock"

 

this is stated in the official specs sheet

 

https://www.mazda.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mazda-6_Specifications.pdf

 

 

[Astralee]

Any new 2018 owners can confirm this? Think The TEK brilia coating only on car body but not the sunscreen/windows. Drove in the rain just now, but no beading effect on the windscreen.

[Astralee]

I'm driving the 2018 mazda 6 and found the istop to be quite controllable. If I gradual brake and keep a light pressure on the brake pedal, the istop doesn't activate. It activates when I put a firmer pressure on the brake. It works like that so far and I kinda like it.

Yup, driving a Maz2018 and agree it's manageable thru brake pressure.

[Astralee]

Hi Hobbes,

 

Aaah .. got it and tks !

 

2.5l will great to have for driveability and safety with added power but beyond budget to buy and maintain as 2nd family car.

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

Actually the 2.5l version is very affordable if buying 2nd hand. Same depreciation as 2l version.

[richard_crl032]

Actually the 2.5l version is very affordable if buying 2nd hand. Same depreciation as 2l version.

Hi Astra,

 

Indeed 2nd hand used in more affordable but for wife, this $ cannot sting one.

 

2018 version (confusingly version GL in Australia and still GJ in Japan and USA) also see some nice improvement especially on NVH and supension setup which reportedly make it more refined but guess more subtle than any obvious breakthrough.

 

If it is 2.5T used, it would be different matter .. I will take it and pass fxt to wife ...keke !

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

Yup, driving a Maz2018 and agree it's manageable thru brake pressure.

Hi Astra,

 

A bit dangerous in having to play around with brake pressure right ?

 

I will try bonnet sensor mod if carousell seller' solution does not work.

 

Cheers.

 

 

Richard

all Mz6 models have "drive away autolock"

 

this is stated in the official specs sheet

 

https://www.mazda.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Mazda-6_Specifications.pdf

Hi Don,

 

Standard version dun have.

 

Dun even have smart lock to open and lock without fob remote.

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

Edited August 22, 2018 by richard_crl032

[richard_crl032]

Any new 2018 owners can confirm this? Think The TEK brilia coating only on car body but not the sunscreen/windows. Drove in the rain just now, but no beading effect on the windscreen.

Hey Astra,

 

Brilla coating only for paint job.

 

Btw, I do not recommend coating windscreen .. streaking will appear after typical 6 mths.

 

Even stock windscreen glass also get scratched after a few years and su h coating stand no chance.

 

I was somehow glad that my coated windscreen cracked and was replaced but never will coat my windscreen again.

 

Cheers.

 

Richard