Dear Mr Mazda, why are your door bins so small…?

I realise it’s somewhat petty to start a review of a new car by talking about storage solutions. But I don’t think I’ve ever seen door bins on a proper family car – the all-new Mazda6 – that are so small. It’s like they got an infection in the womb that is the Japanese brand’s development centre and growth was stunted. You can get a thin drinks bottle in each one and that’s it. Utterly useless. Ironically they’re the only thing I can find to moan about on the Mazda6, because beyond them it’s an excellent addition to the D-segment. The two versions of the 2.2-litre Sky Activ diesel engine, 150bhp or 175bhp, will be the top sellers because this is car for the corporate sector, and both are top performers with plenty of torque. Lovely ride and handling, great styling, particularly on the estate, practical fold-flat load space in the boot and a smart-looking dashboard layout. Pretty much nothing to criticise. Except the door bins.