VFACTS OCT 2022- Ford second overall

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

I used to like their cars but around the last 6 years or so they stopped making cars that were nice to drive, have taken away all the steering feel and have boat anchor engines that haven't kept up with the competition.

We had a 2016 Mazda 6 wagon as a company car until it got written off, absolute 180 for Mazda, soulless turd of a car, they should give you a PS4 controller to drive that thing instead of a steering wheel, would have more feeling.

MD Mondeo was the superior car by far.

All this with huge price rises too.

Had a quick glance at their range, Mazda 6 for $50K you gotta be having a laugh - that's WRX money.

It's been a gradual softening of their driving dynamics over a few years now. The whole Zoom-Zoom thing brought the brand to the top of the market. Mazda's were often the lightest cars in their class, the side effect being noisy cabins. They also had sharp steering and firmer ride quality. All good for Zoom-Zoom driving.

Except, while customers were brought to the brand by the Zoom-Zoom image, they didn't like the noisy cabin and the hard ride. Customers complained, Mazda reacted, and the result is numb steering and a heavier, less nimble car due to increases in noise reduction materials and construction.

I would probably still consider certain models in their range as class leaders, just that they don't hold a dynamic advantage they once had.

Originally Posted by Smoke Pursuit

Mazda have hit a wall I reckon. They seem to have plenty of cars in stock?

I tend to agree with this. My small country town Mazda dealer is probably one of the fullest with stock out of all the local dealerships.