Ready to be surprised by a sedan? The 2019 Mazda 6 is the ideal combination of midsize sedan and sports car, kicking in a little extra oomph into what would regularly be a standard family or commuter car. Not only is the latest Mazda 6 spacious and fuel-efficient, it has incorporated upscale design details and state of the art technology that simply make this car a blast to drive. Not much has changed from the 2018 version of this sedan, and that’s a good thing. The recent redesign provides refined style with both the exterior and interior, along with higher-quality cabin materials and more engine choices. The Mazda 6 focuses on the driver experience better than anyone, and is worth a second look. While there are five trims available, our three favorite highlighted below are the Sport, Grand Touring, and Signature packages. If you want a superior driving experience at an exceptional price, read on to find out what you need to know about the 2019 Mazda 6.
Highlighted Mazda 6 Trims
- Sport
- Grand Touring
- Signature
Sport
This trim level is an attractive and entertaining base package, offering superior handling and responsiveness without sacrificing the comforts of a sedan. This base trim package is outfitted with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that has 187 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque, along with a six-speed manual transmission. In fact, the Sport trim is the only trim that has a manual gearbox. Standard features include push-button start, 60/40-split folding rear seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an 8-inch entertainment touchscreen, Bluetooth, and one USB port. Safety features include a rearview camera, blind spot monitoring, and low speed forward collision warning. This base trim level starts at a reasonable $22,845.
Highlights
- Manual transmission
- Blind spot monitoring
- 8-inch touchscreen
Touring
The Touring trim is around $27,000, which is in the middle of the lineup and still very well-priced for this type of car. This trim package adds 19-inch wheels, leather trimmed seats, proximity keyless entry, simulated leather upholstery, heated front seats, a sunroof, multiple USB charging ports, and more safety features like lane-keeping assistance. Like the Sport trim, the Touring has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine but comes with six-speed automatic transmission. The Touring gets a combined 37 MPG, which is near the top for this size of car.
Highlights
- 19-inch wheels
- Turbocharged engine available
- Adaptive cruise control
Signature
The Signature is almost a luxury car, with everything the lower trims have plus keyless entry, advanced smart brake control, radar cruise control, and an added sports mode to the automatic transmission. The turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine has 250 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque comes with a six-speed automatic transmission. EPA estimates on fuel economy are still at an impressive combined 32 miles per gallon combined, even with the extra power. This trim package comes with 17-inch wheels, a slightly different front grille, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, Nappa leather trimmed seats, and wood trim on the door and dash. The infotainment system is also beefed up at this level, with an 11-speaker stereo, satellite radio and navigation. The Signature fully-loaded trim sells for about $36,000.
Highlights
- Sports mode with automatic transmission
- 17-inch wheels
- Wood trim in doors and dash
Conclusion
The Mazda 6 offers the classic Mazda fun driving experience with excellent handling and responsiveness. The suspension is designed with a sports car in mind, but it also offers a very comfortable ride.