Mazda 6e review

The Mazda 6e kicks off at £38,995 for the entry-level Takumi grade, while the top-spec Takumi Plus is £39,995. No government grant for either because this is effectively a Chinese car.

Standard kit includes 19in alloys, the panoramic glass roof, heated and ventilated front seats, the 14.6in touchscreen, 10.2in driver display and HUD, 14-speaker Sony audio system, privacy glass, a powered tailgate, LED headlights, heated steering wheel, keyless entry, 360-degree camera and all the ADAS that you’ll quickly come to resent. There’s voice recognition too, but it’s hit and miss. Mostly miss. Not a bad haul though, eh?

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility is standard too, as is the wireless charging dock in the centre console.

Takumi Plus upgrades the interior with the tan Nappa leather and suede cloth upholstery you can see in the gallery above, but if you want to add a splash of lightness you can spec a cream interior over the standard black at no extra cost.

So is the Mazda 6e a good deal?

The entry-level car looks like good value on paper, although we reckon the Kia EV4 Fastback is far more talented for not much more money.

On a PCP you’ll be looking at roughly £575 per month (once you’ve specced the excellent red paint), assuming a £5,000 deposit and repayments over a three-year term direct through Mazda. The Kia is another £60 a month more, while a BYD Seal is some £30 less despite being dearer outright.

Beyond that you get a five-star NCAP rating, albeit with the litany of beeps and bongs that helped yield it.