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==Styles and Options==
==Styles and Options==
The [[Toyota]] Camry Solara is available as a ''coupe'' or ''convertible''. There are 3 trims available: '''SE''', '''Sport''', and '''SLE'''.
The [[Mazda]] Mazda6 is available as a ''four-door sedan'', ''five-door hatchback'', or ''five-door wagon''. There are 6 trims available: '''6i''', '''6i Sport''', '''6i Grand Touring''', '''6s''', '''6s Sport''', and '''MazdaSpeed'''.


===SE===
Mazda 6i models come with a 160-[[horsepower]] 2.3-liter [[four cylinder]] engine and 6s models are powered by a 215-horsepower 3.0-liter [[V6]].
[[Image:solara_.jpg|thumb|300px|'''[[Toyota]] interior]]
'''The SE is your base model coming standard with:'''


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===The 6i sedan===
*160-horsepower 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine
*A five-speed [[manual transmission]] is standard
*Air conditioning
*[[Cruise control]]
*Six-speaker AM/FM/CD audio
*Tilt and telescope leather-wrapped steering wheel
*Leather wrapped shift knob
*Power windows, mirrors and door locks
*[[Remote Keyless Entry]]
*16-inch steel [[wheel]]s
''Convenience package:''
*Eight-way power driver's seat with manual lumbar,
*17-inch alloy wheels
*P215/50R17 all-season [[tires]]
*Anti-theft alarm.


===6i Sport sedan/hatchback===
*160-horsepower 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine
*Five-speed [[automatic transmission]] (a manual transmission is not available)
*Front side-impact and side-curtain [[airbags]]
*Eight-way power driver's seat
*Fog lights
*Bright-tip exhaust outlets
*Side-sill extensions
*Wing-type rear [[spoiler]]
*P215/50VR17 [[tires]]
*17-inch aluminum rims
*Rear wiper and washer


===6i Grand Touring sedan===
*Leather upholstery
*Heated power driver's seat
*Bose stereo
*Heated mirrors
*Power glass sunroof
*Red-illuminated electroluminescent gauges
*The Sport bits are dropped, but are available as options.
===The 6s models:===
(6s sedan, 6s wagon, 6s Sport sedan, 6s Sport hatchback, and 6s Sport wagon)
* Identically equipped to their 6i counterparts
* Come with the 215-[[horsepower]] 3.0-liter [[V6]]
* Five-speed manual and six-speed automatic is optional
''Grand Sport package:''
*Combines the features of Grand Touring and Sport models
*High-intensity discharge headlamps
The 6s Grand Touring sedan and 6s Grand Touring wagon come standard with the six-speed automatic.
===MazdaSpeed6===
'''A high-performance version of the sedan that comes standard with:'''
*Direct-injection 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine [[Turbo|turbocharged]] to 274 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of [[torque]]
*Six-speed [[manual transmission]]
*Electronically controlled [[all-wheel drive]]
*Electronic [[stability control]]
*Enhanced brakes and [[suspension]]
The MazdaSpeed6 is available in Sport or Grand Touring trim. Both come with the Bose audio.


==Main Competitors==
==Main Competitors==

Revision as of 20:09, 31 October 2006

The Toyota Solara

See also the main fact sheet for the Mazda Mazda6.

High Points

Low Points

Performance and Handling


Gas Mileage

As seen on Autos.com, in the mid-size car MPG rankings, the 2007 Mazda Mazda6 is in 6th place with 24/32 MPG.

Safety

The Mazda Mazda6 comes standard with the following features:

Side-impact and side-curtain airbags are optional

Reliability and Maintenance

Interior and Comforts

Exterior

Styles and Options

The Mazda Mazda6 is available as a four-door sedan, five-door hatchback, or five-door wagon. There are 6 trims available: 6i, 6i Sport, 6i Grand Touring, 6s, 6s Sport, and MazdaSpeed.

Mazda 6i models come with a 160-horsepower 2.3-liter four cylinder engine and 6s models are powered by a 215-horsepower 3.0-liter V6.

The 6i sedan

  • 160-horsepower 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine
  • A five-speed manual transmission is standard
  • Air conditioning
  • Cruise control
  • Six-speaker AM/FM/CD audio
  • Tilt and telescope leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Leather wrapped shift knob
  • Power windows, mirrors and door locks
  • Remote Keyless Entry
  • 16-inch steel wheels

Convenience package:

  • Eight-way power driver's seat with manual lumbar,
  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • P215/50R17 all-season tires
  • Anti-theft alarm.

6i Sport sedan/hatchback

  • 160-horsepower 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Five-speed automatic transmission (a manual transmission is not available)
  • Front side-impact and side-curtain airbags
  • Eight-way power driver's seat
  • Fog lights
  • Bright-tip exhaust outlets
  • Side-sill extensions
  • Wing-type rear spoiler
  • P215/50VR17 tires
  • 17-inch aluminum rims
  • Rear wiper and washer

6i Grand Touring sedan

  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated power driver's seat
  • Bose stereo
  • Heated mirrors
  • Power glass sunroof
  • Red-illuminated electroluminescent gauges
  • The Sport bits are dropped, but are available as options.

The 6s models:

(6s sedan, 6s wagon, 6s Sport sedan, 6s Sport hatchback, and 6s Sport wagon)

  • Identically equipped to their 6i counterparts
  • Come with the 215-horsepower 3.0-liter V6
  • Five-speed manual and six-speed automatic is optional

Grand Sport package:

  • Combines the features of Grand Touring and Sport models
  • High-intensity discharge headlamps


The 6s Grand Touring sedan and 6s Grand Touring wagon come standard with the six-speed automatic.


MazdaSpeed6

A high-performance version of the sedan that comes standard with:

The MazdaSpeed6 is available in Sport or Grand Touring trim. Both come with the Bose audio.

Main Competitors

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