2009 Mazda 6 S Grand Touring
The 2009 Mazda 6 S Grand Touring has arrived and the competition better watch their back, as this is one unique vehicle! The new Mazda 6 has a much larger and upscale interior, huge trunk, a dramatically more potent engines and a pleasant and dramatic styling. The 2009 Mazda 6 is set to do battle with the competition (Chevy Malibu, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima and Honda Accord). To start the Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring has a host of amenities to welcome you to pure auto luxury such as Welcome Lighting on the underside of the rearview mirrors, a smart key that lets you touch the door handle to unlock the vehicle. Other deluxe features include automatic headlamps and windshield wipers.
For 2009, the Mazda6 is larger in both size and commitment to take on the competition.
Driving Experience
The Mazda 6 has a sporty but firm ride, that is exhilarating and the handling is superlative. The steering on the 2009 Mazda 6 is quick and responsive to any road condition. The brakes were firm and responsive without being too touchy when stopping suddenly.
The Mazda6 S Grand Touring looks sporty with its 18-inch rims and wide stance. The Mazda 6 does have soft suspension, which may cause body roll a bit when turning hard.
The Mazda6 V6 3.7-liter delivers 272 horsepower V-6 engine—and delivered 17 city and 25-highway mpg.
Safety
The list of standard safety features for the Mazda6 Grand Touring is impressive, which included rain sensing windshield wipers, automatic xenon headlamps, and blind spot monitoring.
Below is a list of safety features:
Airbags, frontal driver and front passenger, airbags, side impact seat mounted, airbags, side curtain 1st and 2nd row, occupancy sensor, Traction control, ABS and driveline, height adjustable safety belts, seatbelt pre-tensioners, headlights high intensity, low beam Xenon, exterior light controls fully automatic, delay off headlamps, headlight washer, LED brakelights, door curb lights, illuminated entry, remote keyless entry, keyless access system, panic alarm, door locks power with 2 stage unlock, rear child safety door locks, content theft-deterrent alarm system, ignition disable, Blind spot sensor and low tire pressure warning monitor.
Under the Hood
The 2009 Mazda 6,S is equipped with the same 3.7-liter V-6 engine that you find in the CX-9 SUV. This V-6 puts out 272 hp and 269 lb.-ft. of torque and is a very potent engine. The 2009 Mazda 6 has a quick-shifting six-speed automatic transmission with a special gate for manual gear selection. In the fully automatic mode, the six-speed is great and shifts quickly and smoothly. If you want to use the manual mode it’s pretty much the same as it shifts to higher gears quickly
Inside
The Mazda 6 interior is classy and has rich appointments from the leather seats to the unique patterned plastic trim.
The Mazda S Grand Touring had all the creature features you expect in a luxury vehicle such as heated and power seats, navigation system, power windows, a blind spot detection system, driver’s seat memory, keyless ignition and Bluetooth technology for your cell phone.
The center of the dash has a 7-inch touch-screen display where the audio sources and DVD-based navigation system are controlled and a six-disc CD player with MP3 playback capabilities. The Stereo system does not support an iPod or USB integration, but there is an aux-input in the center console. The rear-seat has plenty of legroom for 6 footer!
Outside
The all new style of the 2009 Mazda definitely carries over the styling from the CX7 & CX9 with a wide and aggressive fender flares that bulge over the front wheels. The design has an assertive feel with a unique roofline, short rear deck and everything says Mazda 6.
Summary
The Mazda 6 is a contender in its class (Honda Accord, Toyota Camry), and has a more unique style and ride than its competition. The list of standard features on the Mazda Mazda6 S Grand Touring is impressive and the MSRP was only $32,960.00!
Specifications
3.7-liter V-6
Horsepower:
272 hp @ 6,250rpm
Torque:
269 lb.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm
Transmission:
Six-speed automatic
Curb Weight:
3,547 lbs.
EPA Fuel Economy:
17-city/25 hwy
Length:
193.7 in.
Width:
72.4 in.
Wheelbase:
109.8 in.
Height:
57.9 in.
Leg Room (front/rear):
42.5 in./38.0 in.
Head Room (front/rear):
38.1 in./37.3 in.
Max. Seating Capacity:
Five
Max. Cargo Volume:
16.6 cu. ft.
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