2019 Mazda 6 Coupe

Fortune would not necessarily favor the daring within the compact crossover phase — the Honda CR-V, the Nissan Rogue and the Toyota RAV4 are perennial best-sellers thanks in part to their all-around competencies and history of reliability. Still, automakers strive to make their small SUVs distinct. The 2019 Mazda 6 Coupe stands out by bringing high-end luxurious options and a few distinctive engines to this usually price-conscious class.

Redesigned simply last 12 months, the 2019 Mazda 6 Coupe is among the newer entries in this segment. As such, all the most recent security options are available, from a surround-view parking camera to ahead collision warning system that may identify pedestrians. Unlike some rivals, most of those options can solely be ordered on the top trim level, however at the least you may get them. Also available are a panoramic sunroof, a surround-view parking digicam and ventilated front seats — uncommon choices on this class.

We additionally like that the 2019 Mazda 6 Coupe provides two alternative powertrains should you aren’t glad with the base turbocharged 1.5-liter engine. At one end of the spectrum is a fuel-efficient diesel that achieves 32 mpg in mixed driving (the standard engine earns 28 mpg); at the different, a turbocharged 2.0-liter with a further 80 horsepower. Be careful, nonetheless: Once you begin checking the options boxes, the 2019 Mazda 6 Coupe could be considerably dearer than rival crossovers. An engine stop-start system that can’t be disabled and disappointing materials quality also may give potential buyers pause.

The 2019 Mazda 6 Coupe is a five-passenger compact crossover that costs a bit greater than most rivals. It’s sold in four trims: L, LS, LT and Premier. The bottom L model looks like an excellent deal till you notice that it’s a custom-order mannequin and you’ll have to attend for it to be built. You’ll find the LS at practically any vendor, but it’s dearer and does not add a lot. Finest to skip straight to the LT, which is only a bit costlier and includes extra options and access to further choices. If you’d like the LT and its two packages, the leather-trimmed Premier consists of all of it.

Three engines are supplied on the 2019 Mazda 6 Coupe. The standard engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder (170 horsepower, 203 pound-feet of torque) matched to a six-speed automated transmission. A more powerful turbocharged 2.Zero-liter engine (252 hp, 260 lb-ft) is non-compulsory and comes customary with a nine-speed automated transmission. Also elective is a fuel-efficient 1.6-liter diesel (137 hp, 240 lb-ft) mated to a six-speed automatic. Each of those engines might be ordered on LT and Premier trim ranges.