Peugeot 508 v Mazda 6 v Insignia Grand Sport - which is the best large family car?
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Date: 2022-04-11
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ElectronicRHYTHMS
The only issue on mazda is the rear door. If it would be a hatchback, it would be definitely the best option. Bear in mind this model is the same since 2013, with some updates. It looks like a more recent model, so very good for Mazda.
Just please Mazda, consider a hatchback in your portfolio. Maybe the Mazda 3 sedan should have been a hatchback (more desirable in european market. And a big sedan like this 6 thinked for american market.
Peugeot 508 has been a nice surprise. Hope this effort on design will be copied to next 308 because current one seems a bit old. Dont like not manual gearbox for petrol engines. Hope EAT8 will have good reliability.
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The only issue on mazda is the rear door. If it would be a hatchback, it would be definitely the best option. Bear in mind this model is the same since 2013, with some updates. It looks like a more recent model, so very good for Mazda.
Just please Mazda, consider a hatchback in your portfolio. Maybe the Mazda 3 sedan should have been a hatchback (more desirable in european market. And a big sedan like this 6 thinked for american market.
Peugeot 508 has been a nice surprise. Hope this effort on design will be copied to next 308 because current one seems a bit old. Dont like not manual gearbox for petrol engines. Hope EAT8 will have good reliability.
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Bryce
Love yer work but have a small problem with your comparison. Although we're obviously swayed by items like purchase cost, fuel usage etc. the biggest cost of car ownership is depreciation. It should be a major consideration when comparing options. I suspect the 3 year cost of ownership (including expected depreciation) would tip the balance quite considerably. Would be good to consider it in future comparisons.
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Love yer work but have a small problem with your comparison. Although we're obviously swayed by items like purchase cost, fuel usage etc. the biggest cost of car ownership is depreciation. It should be a major consideration when comparing options. I suspect the 3 year cost of ownership (including expected depreciation) would tip the balance quite considerably. Would be good to consider it in future comparisons.
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Chris
I took the Mazda in soul crystal, hands down the best paint, in the evening and in the wet it just shimmers.
Got the petrol sport estate, loads of room, awesome stereo, love the heads up, radar cruise and lane assist even though I expected to hate it.
Can rev it to red line all you want, not the most powerful with 165 but boy is it enthusiastic, wouldn't be seen dead in any Vauxhall since the astra GTE.
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I took the Mazda in soul crystal, hands down the best paint, in the evening and in the wet it just shimmers.
Got the petrol sport estate, loads of room, awesome stereo, love the heads up, radar cruise and lane assist even though I expected to hate it.
Can rev it to red line all you want, not the most powerful with 165 but boy is it enthusiastic, wouldn't be seen dead in any Vauxhall since the astra GTE.
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autos
I have to strongly disagree with Matt's recommendation to get the Mazda with a 180hp diesel. NO! If you want a diesel you get the Peugeot, or just one of the VW family. Mazda is for the 2. 0 naturally aspirated old-school car with a manual, or the 2. 5 with an automatic. Also I knew several people with both these engines - the petrol owners were way happier than the diesel.
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I have to strongly disagree with Matt's recommendation to get the Mazda with a 180hp diesel. NO! If you want a diesel you get the Peugeot, or just one of the VW family. Mazda is for the 2. 0 naturally aspirated old-school car with a manual, or the 2. 5 with an automatic. Also I knew several people with both these engines - the petrol owners were way happier than the diesel.
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Florea
Very simple and balanced review. I love vauxhall but when I saw the Peugeot I said ohhhu my soul that's such a cool car. But after you tested them a bit I was very disappointed: P
Was wondering do they still do the eco flex version on the new insignias? I use to have a 2014 one and was doing anything from 51 to 54mpg, and the 32 you mentioned seemed super low.
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Very simple and balanced review. I love vauxhall but when I saw the Peugeot I said ohhhu my soul that's such a cool car. But after you tested them a bit I was very disappointed: P
Was wondering do they still do the eco flex version on the new insignias? I use to have a 2014 one and was doing anything from 51 to 54mpg, and the 32 you mentioned seemed super low.
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Your
No doubt about the value-for-money argument, however I have 3 reasons why I wouldn't choose the Insignia. 1. It's an Opel/Vauxhall - the police car joke speaks enough. 2. It simply isn't that good looking and life is short to drive ugly cars. If it doesn't turn your head after you lock it going home, it isn't worth it. 3. Halogen headlights, really?
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No doubt about the value-for-money argument, however I have 3 reasons why I wouldn't choose the Insignia. 1. It's an Opel/Vauxhall - the police car joke speaks enough. 2. It simply isn't that good looking and life is short to drive ugly cars. If it doesn't turn your head after you lock it going home, it isn't worth it. 3. Halogen headlights, really?
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Steff
The funniest thing about this is that PSA took over the UK Vauxhall and Opel europian business and placed their design and engines in a brand That was way better then that if You look good Youll see many design features that came from the newer peugeot models
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The funniest thing about this is that PSA took over the UK Vauxhall and Opel europian business and placed their design and engines in a brand That was way better then that if You look good Youll see many design features that came from the newer peugeot models
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ra
I drove insignia. It's an older model and unfortunately it felt like driving a cheap saucepan with those small plasticky trash bin wheels. I'm driving 20 years old Thalia and it felt like downgrade. I know it's a personal thing but I was quite disappointed.
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I drove insignia. It's an older model and unfortunately it felt like driving a cheap saucepan with those small plasticky trash bin wheels. I'm driving 20 years old Thalia and it felt like downgrade. I know it's a personal thing but I was quite disappointed.
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Nigel
I just picked up the Opel Insignia Elite 2. 0 Turbo - 170 hp. Beautiful and at 130Km (80+ mph) on a french motorway over 500km's the car returned 6. 6/100 litres or 42. 80 miles per gallon. I purchased based on my head - now it's also won my heart: )
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I just picked up the Opel Insignia Elite 2. 0 Turbo - 170 hp. Beautiful and at 130Km (80+ mph) on a french motorway over 500km's the car returned 6. 6/100 litres or 42. 80 miles per gallon. I purchased based on my head - now it's also won my heart: )
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Nick
Dear Matt, please drop the hard plastics low down script on virtually every car you review. It's because it's the most likely part to come into contact with shoes and dirt and has to be hard wearing and washable. Other than that, carry on -
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Dear Matt, please drop the hard plastics low down script on virtually every car you review. It's because it's the most likely part to come into contact with shoes and dirt and has to be hard wearing and washable. Other than that, carry on -
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