First Drive: 2009 Mazda 6

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With most of its major flaws fixed, the 2009 Mazda 6 is easily one of the most impressive sedans in the midsize class... One element of the Mazda 6 that hasn't changed is the way it communicates with the driver. The lively feel of the current-generation Mazda 6 has been one of the few reasons to consider it over the competition, and none of that responsiveness has been lost.



First we drive a Mazda 6 with the four-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission, and the extra weight of the bigger chassis doesn't drag it down. There's plenty of midrange torque and a smooth, refined feel near the 6,200-rpm redline. We drive a four-cylinder car equipped with the six-speed manual and it's just as enjoyable... Then again, with poorer EPA mileage numbers than the automatic, the case for buying the manual transmission is pretty weak.
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