Autosside: 2010 Mazda 6 I Touring Plus

2010 MAZDA 6 I TOURING PLUS

TYPE: Front-drive, five-passenger, mid-size sedan.

PRICE: $23,750 base, $24,930 as tested.

WHERE BUILT: Flat Rock, Mich.

KEY RIVALS: Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Taurus, Hyundai Sonata, Mitsubishi Galant, Volkswagen Passat.

POWER: 2.5-liter, 170-horsepower, DOHC, 16-valve, I4 engine; five-speed auto transmission.

FUEL ECONOMY: 21 city, 30 highway mpg; estimated annual fuel cost $1,188.

CHASSIS: Independent suspension with double-wishbone front/multilink rear and stabilizer bars; power disc brakes with ABS, dynamic stability control; 17-inch alloy wheels; P215/55R17 tires.

LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 193.7 x 72.4 x 57.9 inches.

WHEELBASE X TRACK: 109.8 x 62.8 inches.

CURB WEIGHT: 3,258 pounds.

STANDARD: Remote key-less entry; cruise control and steering wheel mounted controls; fog lights; automatic climate control; power windows/locks/mirrors; 8-way power driver's seat; leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob; trip computer; power moonroof; ground illumination; electroluminescent gauges; Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio operations; anti-theft security system and Blind Spot Monitoring System; leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control; Bose audio system with six-disc CD changer; welcome lighting system.

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