The Mazda 6 2.2 D with a Sprite Alpine 2 with an actual weight of 1213 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Mazda is in general good. And also the weight of the Sprite with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
230
256
Mountains
Risk of snaking
274
182
Weight ratio: 71% (82% of kerbweight)
1213 kg
1705 kg
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Mazda 6 2.2 D Sprite Alpine 2
Actual Weights
Sprite Alpine 2: 1213 kg.
Mazda 6 2.2 D: 1705 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 71%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 230 points).
Speeds of 74 mph (119 km/h) to 79 mph (128 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 256 points).
Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 16.9 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 274 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 20%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2200 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 66 mph (106 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Mazda is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
The caravan is too heavily loaded.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 71%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 82%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 182 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
Performance is good.
Safe driving is possible.
It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.