2011 Mazda MAZDA6 Trims and Specs

With a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine and the option of a 5-speed automatic with manual shift in addition to the 6-speed manual transmission, the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 i Sport trim moves away from descriptions of “base.” This is only backed up by standard features like cruise control, power windows, mirrors and door locks, and controls for the CD/MP3 player on the tilt/telescoping steering wheel as well as remote keyless entry. Front bucket and split-folding rear seats come with cloth upholstery, and the driver gets a tachometer, outside temperature indicator and center console for some additional storage. Automatic-off headlights and air conditioning are included for extra comfort and convenience, and a digital-media player connection for the stereo ups the fun. Safety features include traction and stability control, six standard airbags and 4-wheel antilock disc brakes.

The 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 i Touring means you’ll get driver aids like foglights and 17-inch alloys, an 8-way power driver’s seat, and a 6-CD changer with MP3 playback and with a digital-media player connection to help the miles fall away. A trip computer, tachometer and cruise control provide further convenience for the driver, not to mention a tilt/telescoping steering wheel with radio controls. The power package includes mirrors, windows, door locks and remote-keyless entry as well as automatic-off headlights. The 2.5-liter 4-cylinder is the sole powerplant here, with the choice of a 6-speed manual or 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Safety features include traction stability control, 4-wheel antilock disc brakes and six airbags.

While the tilt/telescoping steering wheel in the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 i Touring Plus trim is leather-wrapped, upholstery for the 8-way power driver’s bucket and split-folding rear seats remains cloth. You will however get floormats – strangely absent up to this level – as well as a power sunroof to add to the power package that already includes windows, doors, mirrors and remote keyless entry. Automatic-off headlights are standard here, as well as further driver amenities like cruise control, tachometer, outside-temperature indicator and a trip computer. The 6-CD stereo is MP3 compatible and comes with Bluetooth and a digital-media player connection as well as steering-wheel controls. Foglights and 17-inch alloy wheels are immediate visual indications for this touring trim, although it’s still powered by the 2.5-liter engine with choice of 6-speed manual or 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission. 4-wheel antilock disc brakes bring things to a halt, and the list of standard safety features is rounded out by traction and stability control and six airbags.

Mazda is slightly unique in offering its top 2011 MAZDA6 trim - the i Grand Touring - with its 2.5-liter engine and choice of 6-speed manual or a 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, rather than allowing only the larger V6. Otherwise, things remain identical to its more powerful brother, with leather upholstery for the heated front bucket seats, split-folding rear and tilt/telescoping steering wheel. The Bose stereo is a 6-CD unit with MP3 playback, Bluetooth and digital media connection, as well as controls on the steering wheel. Dual-zone automatic climate controls, trip computer and tachometer, cruise control and outside temperature indicator show off some of the luxury here, along with blind-spot alert and a new-for-2011 rear-view camera. The power package includes mirrors, windows, a power sunroof, power door locks and remote keyless entry. There are automatic-off headlights and foglights, 17-inch alloy wheels and 4-wheel antilock disc brakes. Final safety features include stability and traction control and six airbags.

With V6 power the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6 s Touring Plus trim offers true touring potential with a 3.7-liter engine mated to a 6-speed shiftable automatic. While the tilt/telescoping steering wheel is leather-wrapped, you’ll still have to settle for cloth on the 8-way power driver’s bucket. This is a touring trim, though, and you’ll enjoy a trip computer, cruise control and tachometer as well as a full power package including sunroof and remote keyless entry. A 6-CD/MP3 stereo has Bluetooth and digital-media player connection, as well as steering-wheel-mounted controls. Automatic-off headlights are standard, along with foglights and 17-inch alloy wheels. Safety features include traction and stability control, 4-wheel antilock disc brakes and six airbags.

Top-tier equals the s Grand Touring trim for the 2011 Mazda MAZDA6. Here you get leather upholstery for the heated front power bucket seats, a Bose stereo with 6-CD changer and MP3 playback, as well as digital media connection, and a leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel with radio controls. Dual-zone automatic climate controls are standard, as well as blind-spot alert, and a rear-view camera is a new feature for 2011. A 3.7-liter V6 with a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission makes for easy power around town or on the highway, pushing along 18-inch alloy wheels. A full power package includes windows, mirrors, sunroof, door locks and remote-keyless entry. Automatic-off headlights and foglights are included and join further amenities like 8-way power for the driver’s bucket, a trip computer, cruise control and tachometer. Safety features include six airbags, traction and stability control, and 4-wheel antilock disc brakes.