Stylish, affordable, and oh-so-nimble. Put Mazda on your short list.
Mazda MAZDA6
Relatively unchanged for 2010, the Mazda 6 offers an abundance of passenger space and a positively cavernous trunk. It's also one of the best-looking and most-entertaining to drive among midsize sedans. The available V6 puts out 272 hp with a 6-speed automatic, and while it provides plenty of pep, fuel economy suffers. Upper trims have pretty luxurious interiors, but you'll find a few cheap materials on lower trims.
MSRP: $18,450 – $28,390 Base Engine: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder with 170 hp Base EPA mpg: 20 city/29 hwy/23 cmb Competition: Nissan Altima, Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Accord
Model Highlights Improved 4-cylinder fuel economy with automatic transmission Modern, attractive interior Optional blind spot warning system Excellent crash test safety ratings