MAZDA 6 restructures for 2012 challenges

AHEAD of 2012, Mazda 6 has unveiled what observers identified as minor changes. Mazda 6 is available in six trim levels, i Sport, i Touring, i Touring Plus, i Grand Touring, s Touring Plus and s Grand Touring.The auto firm explained that models with the 'i' prefix come with the four-cylinder engine, while models with the 's' prefix come with the V6.The i Sport comes standard with 16-inch steel wheels, a manually height-adjustable driver seat, full power accessories, keyless entry, air-conditioning, cruise control, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and a six-speaker CD/MP3 stereo system with an auxiliary audio jack.The i Touring model adds 17-inch alloy wheels, foglights, a trip computer, a power driver seat, an in-dash six-CD changer, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, upgraded interior trim and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.Opting for the i Touring Plus, owners ofMazda 6 has various options includinga sunroof, a blind-spot monitoring system, electroluminescent instrument gauges and outside mirrors with integrated turn signals.The i Grand Touring model adds leather upholstery, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, a rearview camera, a multi-information display and a 10-speaker Bose sound system.The s Touring Plus model is outfitted identically to the i Touring Plus, except for the engine, transmission and some exterior trim. The s Grand Touring adds 18-inch cast-aluminum wheels.In terms of performance,the 2012 Mazda 6 i versions, are powered by, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, that produces 170 horsepower and 167 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the i Sport.A five-speed automatic with manual shift control, according to emons motoring expert, is offered on the i Sport and is the only choice available on i Touring, i Touring Plus and i Grand Touring models.Mazda 6 s models are powered by a 3.7-liter V6 that produces 272 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque and are available only with a six-speed automatic.In terms of safety, standard safety features for all 2012 Mazda 6 models include antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags.
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