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When the four-cylinder Mazda 6 i Touring showed up to our office, I had my doubts that the 170-hp engine could keep up with the larger body style of the 6, especially when mated to the automatic transmission. But 120 miles later, I can say that I was wrong. The Mazda's engine is more than capable, and the five-speed automatic transmission isn't lazy. As a result, the Mazda6 is actually a peppy car.inline_mediumwraptextright26742220/reviews/editors_notebook/0910_2010_mazda6i_touring_plus0910_02_z+2010_mazda6i_touring_plus+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue