I am a long time Mazda owner (only Mazda!) since 1986. It is time for another new one and we've had Mazda 6's (626, etc.) since 86'.

I am looking at the grand touring.

There is a tech package upgrade from the Touring tech package.

Is this worth the extra $$? Or, am I signing up for "more to go wrong" and the bang for the buck is not worth the extra $$?

Here is the run down:

Opinions?

Thanks in advance!

 

I have the Touring tech package, not the Grand Touring. However, the touring tech package works very well, so I would think the same for the Grand Touring and wouldn't expect anything to be gimmicky or annoying (if that makes any sense). Everything is great and practical. The Smart City Brake system actually saved me from a collision. I've never had an accident in my life, but just happened to turn my head at the wrong time at night merging on the freeway when the merging lane came to a very quick stop. It stopped me within a foot of the car in front of me, but was very impressive. The auto headlights, auto windshield wipers, dimming mirrors and blind spot monitoring work like a champ.

So with that, I could see the lane departure warning, radar cruise control and MPG gain with the IE-loop and grill shutters being very nice if you drive long distances regularly. If its going to be strictly a city work commuter, then maybe its not worth it.