Yeah but funnily enough Ford can't make enough of those Territory beasts (2,300 kgs ). The end of Australia's addiction to large sixes has been predicted before and, to paraphrase, news of its death was greatly exaggerated.

Things might have changed though labrat. Certainly sales of all the big sixes have dropped and even the large 4WD market is starting to dip (but not by much).

Silly Mosman mummy (X5 driver) was quoted in the SMH yesterday saying she believed her kids' safety was more important than the environment. Leaving to one side the fact that large 4WD's are rarely safer than a decent sized sedan or station wagon (and indeed have poor active safety and a much higher rollover risk), some correspondents helpfully pointed out in today's edition that when her kids are grown up and living in a global desert they probably won't thank her for driving them to kindy in a tank.

But, let's not get side-tracked. Still want to know how the wagon compares to the hatch driving-wise and whether there's a chance of a demo becoming available.

 

Wagon will be difference in handling, but I am sure it goes similar on a straight line. I am sure they don't want to you turn left or right during a test drive :p

Why "sand" colour? I thought you are looking at a luxary sport - which will be leather?

The facelifted model is already black. There is only budge colour in the old 4 speed auto.

I still thinks the Mazda 6 drives slightly better than my 7 year old Camry V6; having done 90000 on it in the last 2 years in it , I jumped into a 6 thinking my Camry is much more powerful (well it is 149kW afterall)....

 

You can't buy the Wagon as a Luxury Sport. You can only get it as a Classic. I was being sarcastic. They usually have high-level models as demos to entice you into buying the car, albeit at a lower trim and equipment level.

The Wagon comes in 'sand' (i.e. cream) or black cloth. I'd prefer leather (easy to wipe down) but seat covers will do the job.

I wouldn't consider the series 1, I want the 5 speed auto.

Hmm, wonder if my OEM RX8 wheels will fit the wagon.

 

It will. Fit perfectly with a 245/40 -18

 

I seem to have a picture to suit every occasion.......

 

No ****.

Hmm, might have to lower it though.... :D

 

Why not the OEM RX8 tyres? Mine still have plenty of wear left.

Indeed, why would you want to over-tyre the 6 (which runs 7.0's OEM)? It doesn't appear to be overwhelming it's chassis with power.

Seems to me that sticking with 225's on 8.0's is a better bet.

 

I had a Mazda 6 wagon... It handles wonderfully.. God I miss that car.. It had a tow bar AND roof racks....

You won't have any regrets.. It is a good choice..

 

It will be too large, wouldn't it,...., inacturate odo and meter reading...

If you want power, you will not drive a Mazda 6 LOL...

It is all about practical and look good when you buy that boat mate :p

You don't want to pay $400 for a **** OEM tyres tough don't you...

I know it is so hard to choose :o

 

Think I'll just keep my OEM wheels for track use (if and when I ever replace them ) and not worry about tarting up the 6.