The 2020 Mazda6 is the Japanese carmaker’s flagship midsize sedan that has charmed many drivers with its exquisite styling and excellent driving dynamics. However, how do you make the right purchase decision with a sedan that has five trim levels, including the Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve, and Signature? Join us as we explore the differences between the Touring and Grand Touring trims.
Exterior (Overall Design)
Both vehicles have a high-end exterior with a sharp grille accentuating the full-LED headlights and a tall, tapered rear end underscoring a sleek profile. Whereas both of them have power-operated side-view mirrors with turn signals, the Grand Touring’s mirrors have the heating element.
Additionally, the Grand Touring’s rearview mirror has an auto-dimming function, as does the driver-side mirror. Both mirrors on the Grand Touring feature the HomeLink technology, allowing drivers to use the buttons on the mirror as garage door openers.
Interior Features
The Mazda6 Touring and Grand Touring are loaded with niceties that make longer jaunts fun and enjoyable. The Touring brings leatherette-trimmed seats, heated front seats, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, advanced keyless entry, and a power sliding-glass moonroof with an interior sunshade. The Touring also supports Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and smartphone integration.
The Grand Touring gets all the stuff in the Touring but upgrades you to an advanced sound system. While the Touring comes with Pandora, HD, and Stitcher radio, it’s Grand Touring counterpart has all those plus a Bose 11-speaker Centerpoint2 Surround Sound system with SiriusXM Satellite Radio. This is a higher quality system with better clarity and tone.
Engines
The power difference between the Touring and Ground Touring is definitely noticeable. The Touring runs on Mazda’s 2.5-liter SKYACTIV-G 16-valve, I-4 engine with VVT and Cylinder Deactivation. This engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission with power ratings of 187 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque. Its EPA-estimated fuel economy figures stand at 23 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 29 mpg combined.
Mazda’s Grand Touring model is powered by a 2.5-liter SKYACTIV-G 16-valve, I-4 engine with Dynamic Pressure Turbo and VVT. This engine is hooked to the same 6-speed automatic transmission as the Touring’s and churns out 250 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. As per the EPA, this engine earns 23 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 26 mpg combined. This is also equipped with paddle shifters to give drivers more control over shifting.
Safety Features
The Touring trim comes furnished with Mazda’s i-Activsense driver-assist technology. This safety package consists of the following:
- Radar Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go
- Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Mazda High Beam Control
- Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Pedestrian Detection
- Smart Brake Support with Collision Notification
- Lane Departure Warning with Lane-keep Assist
Along with all safety features standard in the Touring, the Grand Touring gets Mazda’s Active Driving Display (ADD) that shows drivers information regarding speed and fuel. The ADD projects crucial safety data onto the windshield and also provides turn-by-turn directions. Mazda engineers designed the ADD to display safety data on the windshield so that drivers can keep their eyes on the road even while receiving this vital information. This, no doubt, guarantees boosted safety.
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