Speaking of galloping, the top-level GT sedan comes with a smart set of new hooves. Standard are 215/50R17 93 V-rated all

The top level GT sedan comes fitted with standard 215/50R17 93 V-rated all season tires on 17-inch alloy wheels. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press)

season tires on 17-inch alloy wheels, maximizing traction and handling. Whether in the rain or shine, the tires firmly grasped the concrete. In addition, all 6s come with an exceptional braking system. Each model hosts a set of 11.1-inch ventilated disc brakes in the front and 11.0-inch solid discs in the rear. An anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) is also standard. The GT also features a standard spoiler, body-colored front grille, gray headlight bezels, and dual exhaust mufflers with bright oval finishers on the outside. Internally, there is an 8-way power adjustable driver's seat, an advanced frontal airbag system, and a 200-watt Bose audio system comprised of an AM/FM radio, 6-disc in-dash CD changer, and four 25-watt speakers, 2 tweeters and a subwoofer. Driving pleasure was definitely enhanced by the quality tunes. Whether I was listening to rock, pop, jazz or my good old soft favorites radio station, which I am constantly teased about, all genres of music sounded good through the 6's stereo system.

Other than the sporty exterior treatment, fancy driver's seat and awesome audio system, the Mazda6 GT incorporates a power-operated glass moonroof with interior

The GT model features a standard spoiler, body-colored front grille, gray headlight bezels, and dual exhaust mufflers with bright oval finishers on the outside. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press)

sunshade and tilt-up ventilation feature, power windows with driver's one-touch down feature, power door locks with 2-stage unlocking, keyless entry system with trunk release, cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls, front dual map lamps with an integrated sunglass holder, dual front cup holder with covers, dual rear cup holders, heated front seats, leather trimmed upholstery, a 3-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather-wrapped shift knob, whether manual or automatic, power window switch panel, a titanium color instrument panel trim insert, an anti-theft alarm system and engine immobilizer theft deterrent system, Optitron gauges with red night time illumination, twin trip odometers, and that's only the beginning.