Hi, does anyone have any experience of towing with a Mazda 6 diesel (143 bhp). At the moment I have a petrol version which I love, but I need that low down grunt of a deisel now I tow a caravan. I have had a couple of Mazda's and never had any trouble at all with them. Would welcome any comments please.
New model may be OK - but if you're considering the 2002-2007 model, consider carefully - they seem to be prone to very expensive problems with the fuel system.
Thanks for that Alan. Dissapointing reviews on the diesel engine there, totally opposite to the petrol engine. I see you have a CR-V diesel I have been toying with the idea of having one of those what sort of return do you get on fuel consumption towing and not towing ?
It's fairly easy for me to better 40mpg solo (17 mile commute, cross country and a mile or two of traffic). With care I can get to 45. The worst I have seen towing was 25, coming back from Norfolk in a stiff head wind, the best about 32. No problems so far in 46,000 miles (not all towing of course!)
scary stuff. i was considering the 6 diesel estate to replace the mondeo in a couple of years.think i`ll just stick with the old school direct injection engine ,seems to be less to go wrong !!
I have a 2002-2007 mazda 6 diesel 136 saloon and find it to be a superb towing vehicle , immense low down grunt and even better at around the sixty mark , very willing and holds my caravan perfect . Done over 70,000 miles now with absolutly no problems at all , just ensure its serviced at the correct milage . After all its 95% the same engine as the 2.0 ltr diesel ford mondeo tdci , so look how popular that is at towing . With the new model , 143 , its also a new type engine succeeding the previous one , so improvements will have been made making it even better . I have had Mazdas for years and years and swear by them , total reliability , just drive and service them properly and gain problem free motoring . ---- Steve
Thanks for that Steve. I was wondering if the problems are more related to the company fleet market and get a bit of a hammering. I was thinking of the 143 version. What do you tow with it Steve ?
Hello again Agri , we tow a small 4 berth of 1100 kgs with the awning , caravan spare wheel , wheel clamp , tv , emergency equipment box and large selection of tools in the car boot . With a 75 kgs nose weight it really tows well , that well that I now don't use a stabiliser , and have been through some strong winds and bad weather this year . It must have some negatives , but truthfully , I can't find any and its nearly 4 years old now . Don't forget the diesel estate version has been Caravan Towcar of the year a couple of times , maybe I am bias , but comfort , economy , power and all the toys can't be bad . Saying that , there are other vehicles which must be as good . ---- Steve .
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Topic: Mazda 6 Diesel
