A passenger-side airbag was the most significant addition to the 1994 Mazda MX-6 sport coupe, which was available in two versions. The base (or standard) MX-6 was equipped with a 118-horsepower, 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine, while the higher-end LS version was powered by a 164-horsepower, 2.5-liter V6. A five-speed manual transmission was standard, while a four-speed automatic was optional. Standard features for the base model included power brakes, power windows, power door locks, and power exterior mirrors, as well as dual airbags, cruise control, a tilt steering wheel, and an AM/FM/cassette audio system. The LS added such features as air conditioning and a sunroof (both new to the standard equipment list for 1994), as well as fog lights, an anti-theft alarm system, and alloy wheels. Options included anti-lock brakes and leather seats (the latter for the LS version only). The MX-6's sleek styling, handling, performance, reliability, and ride were among the positive points cited by drivers. However, they also noted that the car's back seat could be cramped, and some drivers reported that their cars had frequent mechanical problems, especially with the transmission.