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It seems we're not the only people to be confused at the permanent illumination of our Mazda 6.
Readers Richard Carter and Yusuf Vadva, as well as our own contributor Hugh Hunston, have all been struggling to understand why the headlights are on when they're off (or at least when they're supposed to be off according to the switch on the stalk).
A visit to our local Mazda dealer TW White eventually provided the answer, but only after we chased them for a response. In effect, the Japanese brand has found a cheap way around legislation it believes is on the way (although not for around another four years) that will force all cars to have daytime running lights.
As explanations go, it's got to be said that it's a little weak, but it's the best we can do. What that means is that the headlamp switch can be put in 'off', 'auto', or dipped headlights, and it makes no difference to what's happening in the front or rear light clusters [1]. They're just on all the time, unless you switch to sidelights, kind of negating the point of an auto function in the first place.
Headlights apart, there has been a mixed reaction to the 6. The rear spoiler [2] is a perfect example. Having seen a car the same gorgeous Aurora Blue but with lower TS2 trim - ie without the bodykit - it's fair to say the 6 looks much better with the spoiler. But it causes real problems with rear visibility, especially with adults in the back - a head or two bobbing around and the rear view mirror is pretty much useless [3], while there's been one complaint that it creates extra wind noise noticeable from the rear seats.
The Mazda does appear, however, to settle down nicely on a longer run, and is a smooth tool for cruising long distances. Which, along with the boot that a small army could get lost in, will be put to the test when it gets a Euro break. We're taking the kids, both under three, to France for what will hopefully be a week's sun and fun. More on how the car and the parents stand up to the challenge in the next report.
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