Mazda6 Sport, Touring, Signature & More

Last updated August 4, 2026

Mazda MAZDA6

The Mazda6 lineup starts with Sport, i Sport, and i Sport Value, the straightforward entry trims. Touring and its i and s variants form the middle branch, adding everyday cabin comfort; older s versions stand out for their V6 power. Grand Touring is the premium and performance step, though its engine and luxury mix changed by year. Newer Grand Touring Reserve models add more upscale seating and visibility features, Carbon Edition gives that hardware a distinct appearance, and Signature is the luxury-focused top trim with richer materials and more parking technology.

What each trim is known for

Mazda MAZDA6 Base Model

Base Model

Sporti Sporti Sport Value

The Base Model trim level—Sport, i Sport, and i Sport Value—is the straightforward way into the Mazda6, built around its driver-focused feel and the essentials for daily use.

Best for: Commuters and families who want the Mazda6 experience without paying for extra comfort or luxury equipment.

Highlights

  • 2.5-liter four-cylinder power across these trims
  • Core comfort, audio, and cabin practicality
  • Later Sport models add touchscreen smartphone integration and a broad driver-assist safety suite
5 in stock
Mazda MAZDA6 Mid-Level

Mid-Level

Touringi Touringi Touring Pluss Sports Tourings Touring Plus

The Mid-Level trim level—Touring, i Touring, i Touring Plus, s Sport, s Touring, and s Touring Plus—is the everyday comfort step, with older s models adding a V6-powered branch.

Best for: Shoppers who want a more polished daily-driver cabin or an older V6 Mazda6 without moving to the highest luxury trims.

Highlights

  • Comfort-focused cabin upgrades
  • Power driver-seat and keyless-entry upgrades across many versions
  • Moonroof, upgraded upholstery, or heated seats depending on year and member trim
  • Older s models use a 272-hp V6

Steps up from Base Model with more cabin comfort and convenience; older s versions also bring stronger V6 acceleration.

36 in stock
Mazda MAZDA6 Premium Comfort

Premium Comfort

Grand Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring

The Premium Comfort trim level—Grand Touring, i Grand Touring, and s Grand Touring—is the Mazda6's premium and performance-focused branch, pairing richer cabin equipment with the higher-end powertrain of its era.

Best for: Drivers who want a Mazda6 with stronger performance, better audio, and a more upscale cabin than the Touring branch.

Highlights

  • Premium Bose audio across Grand Touring versions
  • Higher-grade seating and cabin equipment
  • Older i and s versions emphasize luxury or V6 power; later Grand Touring models use a turbo four-cylinder
  • Added driver information and lighting technology depending on year

Steps up from Mid-Level with richer cabin equipment and premium audio; depending on year, it also adds V6 or turbocharged performance.

19 in stock
Mazda MAZDA6 Premium Upgrade

Premium Upgrade

Grand Touring Reserve

The Premium Upgrade trim level—Grand Touring Reserve—is the luxury-leaning turbo Mazda6, with added seat comfort, driver information, and nighttime visibility.

Best for: Drivers who want turbo performance with a noticeably more upscale and comfortable cabin.

Highlights

  • Turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Leather upholstery with ventilated front and heated rear seats
  • Heated steering wheel and driver-seat memory
  • Head-up display and adaptive LED headlights

Steps up from Premium Comfort with leather, ventilated front and heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, a head-up display, and adaptive LED headlights.

5 in stock
Mazda MAZDA6 Special Editions

Special Editions

Carbon Edition

The Special Editions trim level—Carbon Edition—is the style-focused Mazda6, combining Grand Touring Reserve-grade comfort with distinctive factory exterior and cabin details.

Best for: Shoppers who like the luxury-leaning turbo setup but want a more distinctive appearance.

Highlights

  • Turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Grand Touring Reserve-grade comfort and visibility hardware
  • Unique rear spoiler and mirror caps
  • Special interior trim accents

Builds on Premium Upgrade hardware with special-edition exterior and interior styling rather than a major change in performance or comfort.

1 in stock
Mazda MAZDA6 Top Tier

Top Tier

Signature

The Top Tier trim level—Signature—is the luxury-focused Mazda6, defined by richer materials, built-in navigation, and added parking and low-speed safety technology.

Best for: Shoppers seeking the richest Mazda6 cabin and the most help with parking and low-speed awareness.

Highlights

  • Nappa leather with real wood and suede-like trim
  • Turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Navigation and a 360-degree camera with parking sensors
  • Rear automatic braking and driver attention alert

Moves beyond the style-focused Carbon Edition with richer Nappa leather and cabin trim, navigation, a 360-degree camera, parking sensors, and extra low-speed safety help.

1 in stock

Trim comparison

FeatureTop TierMid-LevelBase ModelPremium ComfortPremium UpgradeSpecial Editions
Includes
Signature1 in stock
Touring, i Touring, i Touring Plus, s Sport, s Touring, s Touring Plus36 in stock
Sport, i Sport, i Sport Value5 in stock
Grand Touring, i Grand Touring, s Grand Touring19 in stock
Grand Touring Reserve5 in stock
Carbon Edition1 in stock
Powertrain identity across the yearsTurbo 2.5L four-cylinder2.5L four-cylinder; older s trims use a 272-hp V62.5L four-cylinderOlder i: four-cylinder; older s: 272-hp V6; later Grand Touring: turbo four-cylinderTurbo 2.5L four-cylinderTurbo 2.5L four-cylinder
2021 engine output227 hp187 hp187 hp227 hp227 hp227 hp
2021 fuel economy23 city / 31 highway mpg26 city / 35 highway mpg26 city / 35 highway mpg23 city / 31 highway mpg23 city / 31 highway mpg23 city / 31 highway mpg
Cabin focusNappa leather and richer trim materialsEveryday comfort upgradeDaily-use essentialsPremium audio and cabin equipmentLeather and expanded seat comfortPremium comfort with unique accents
Standout comfort featuresNappa leather and luxury-focused cabin trimHeated front seats and power driver seat on key versionsCore climate and seating equipmentRicher seating and premium audio; equipment varies by yearVentilated front seats, heated rear seats, heated wheelGrand Touring Reserve-grade seat comfort
Standout technologyNavigation, 360-degree camera, parking sensors, low-speed safety helpBlind-spot alerts or rear-seat conveniences on key versionsLater Sport: smartphone integration and expanded safety techBose audio; head-up display or wireless CarPlay depending on yearHead-up display and adaptive LED headlightsHead-up display and adaptive LED headlights
Appearance distinctionReal wood and suede-like interior trimLarger wheels and moonroof on several versionsClean, straightforward presentationPremium cabin and lighting details vary by yearLuxury-leaning interiorUnique spoiler, mirror caps, and interior accents

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between Sport and Touring?

On recent Mazda6s, Touring keeps Sport's 187-hp non-turbo engine but adds heated front seats, synthetic leather, a moonroof, a power driver's seat, rear air vents, and rear USB ports. Sport is the simpler version with the same core driving character.

What's the difference between Touring and Grand Touring?

Since the 2018 refresh, Grand Touring's defining upgrade is the turbo engine. On newer cars it also brings Bose audio, paddle shifters, wireless Apple CarPlay, and auto-dimming mirrors. Touring stays non-turbo and focuses on everyday cabin comfort.

What does Grand Touring Reserve add over Grand Touring?

On 2018–2021 cars, Grand Touring Reserve keeps Grand Touring's turbo engine and adds a head-up display, adaptive LED headlights, leather, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, and driver-seat memory.

What's the difference between Grand Touring Reserve and Signature?

On 2018–2021 cars, Signature keeps the same turbo engine but adds richer Nappa leather, real wood and suede-like trim, navigation, a 360-degree camera, and parking sensors. The 2021 version also has rear automatic braking and driver attention alert.

How is the Carbon Edition different from Grand Touring Reserve?

The 2021 Carbon Edition is mainly a style-focused version of Grand Touring Reserve. It keeps the turbo engine and higher-end comfort equipment, then adds special exterior and cabin details such as a rear spoiler, contrasting mirror caps, and unique trim accents.

Which Mazda6 trim should I pick for more comfort without the turbo?

On newer cars, Touring is the clear fit. It keeps the non-turbo engine while adding heated front seats, synthetic leather, a moonroof, a power driver's seat, rear air vents, and rear USB ports over Sport.

Which trim is the simplest way into a turbo Mazda6?

Grand Touring is the entry turbo trim on 2018–2021 Mazda6 models. It combines the stronger engine with Bose audio and paddle shifters, without the extra seat, lighting, and cabin upgrades of Grand Touring Reserve and Signature.

Which Mazda6 trim has the most luxurious interior?

Signature is the luxury-focused trim on 2018–2021 cars. It pairs the turbo engine with Nappa leather, real wood, suede-like cabin trim, navigation, a 360-degree camera, and front and rear parking sensors.

What do the “i” and “s” mean in older Mazda6 trim names?

On second-generation cars, “i” identifies the 2.5-liter four-cylinder and “s” identifies the 3.7-liter V6. The rest of the name, such as Touring or Grand Touring, describes the equipment level.

What is the i Touring Plus trim?

On older second-generation cars, i Touring Plus is a four-cylinder middle trim with an automatic transmission. It builds on i Touring with 18-inch wheels, a moonroof, blind-spot monitoring, turn-signal mirrors, and upgraded gauges.

What's the difference between i Touring and i Grand Touring?

On mid-2010s Mazda6 models, both use the same 2.5-liter four-cylinder. i Grand Touring adds leather, navigation, Bose audio, a head-up display, more power-seat adjustment, and upgraded LED lighting over i Touring.

What's the difference between s Touring Plus and s Grand Touring?

On second-generation cars, both use the 3.7-liter V6 and a six-speed automatic. s Touring Plus emphasizes power and useful extras such as a moonroof, Bluetooth, and blind-spot monitoring. s Grand Touring adds leather, heated seats, Bose audio, and a rearview camera.

Do I need an upper trim to get the main safety features?

Not on 2019–2021 cars. The full driver-assistance suite became standard across the lineup for 2019, including adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and lane-keep assist. Earlier cars vary by trim and model year.

Is i Sport Value the same trim as i SV?

Yes. The factory name was i SV, while i Sport Value describes the same basic second-generation configuration. It uses a 170-hp four-cylinder, a six-speed manual, and straightforward daily-use equipment.

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