Model Tested: 2017 Mazda6 I Grand Touring

Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 184 horsepower 185 lb-ft torque
Transmission: 6-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive
EPA Rating: 27-mpg city/35-mpg highway/30-mpg combined
Base Price: $30,695
As Tested: $34,695
Performance:
Integrated Skyactiv technology is more than a sales slogan—it really works
Smooth highway ride
Excellent fuel economy—our best was 37.3-mpg highway
Sport mode, but not much change in already excellent performance

Great heads up Active Driving Display
Smart braking support
Blind spot monitor
Lane departure warning
Traction control
Hill launch assist
Rear cross traffic alert
Available excellent 6-speed manual transmission (Sport and Touring models)
Comfort:
Stretch-out legroom both front seats
Ample headroom
Power lumbar adjustment, but not super firm

Three temperature heated front and rear seats
Heated steering wheel
Wide adjustment range on tilt/telescopic column
Good rear seat legroom if front seats are up slightly
Ample shoe room under front seats
Tall center floor hump
Utility:
Large trunk with a flat floor
Split, folding rear seats have slight slope
Rain-sensing wipers
Medium size sunroof
Small, but deep console bin

Large glovebox, but no lock
Long, shallow front door bins
Center slide-out feature on visors
Nice size console dial for audio, navigation, etc.
Rear doors have bottle notches, but no storage space
Good auxiliary controls on steering wheel
WOW Factors:
Excellent blend of economy and performance
Traffic sign recognition
Radar cruise control

High beam control
Handsome styling
Whines:
No lumbar adjustment for front passenger
Gas cap and trunk releases hard to reach under dashboard
Bottom Line:
The 2017 Mazda6 I Grand Touring is a wonderfully balanced sedan that excels in styling, comfort, performance, safety, economy, and overall value. The Grand Touring model is loaded with the latest technology features including safety and luxury items not often found at this price point.
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