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he Mazda6 Tourer has always been
a practical family estate, but it now boasts
a more powerful engine, revised styling and
an updated cabin. Let’s take a closer look...COMFORT
The latest incarnation of the Mazda6 Tourer has
a new grille featuring a deeper-positioned mesh,
while revised LED headlamps and fog lights have
been incorporated into the headlight cluster.
A redesigned bumper adds the finishing touch
to a sleek, more aerodynamic look.
Step inside and first impressions are good.
Our GT Sport Nav+ model is certainly very82
Lesley Harris puts a comfortable family estate
through its paces in a towing test
TEST MAZDA6 TOURER GT SPORT NAV+
the satin chrome detailing. And there’s a decent
amount of stowage – a large glove box and plenty
of cubbies for all your bits and bobs.
A smart dash – which is part digital, part
analogue – is easy to read, and comes with Active
Driving Display (heads-up display to you and
me). Standard across the range, this works really
well. Information is projected directly onto the
windscreen, including turn-by turn navigation,
speed and speed limit details.
And of course, there’s an eight-inch
touchscreen infotainment system that
incorporates all the usual sat-nav, DAB radio and
phone connectivity functions you would expect.well-equipped. For starters, the
Nappa leather seats up front incorporate heating
and cooling systems (rear passengers benefit from
heated seats as standard). The seating is more
comfortable than before, courtesy of increased
side bolstering along with thicker and wider
cushioning. And with plenty of adjustment,
you should find your perfect driving position.
The Japanese Sen wood inlay gives the
interior a an elegant feel, while neat little touches
impress – the side ventilation louvres extend into
the door trim to enhance the flow of the fascia,
for example. Tactile suede is used across the
dash, door and armrest, contrasting nicely with