Mazda’s Mazda6, CX-5 Named “Best Car”

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22May2013

Mazda racked up even more honors at the “Fleet World 2013 Honours” event in London. The Mazda6 was awarded “Best Upper Medium” sedan and the Mazda CX-5 was named “Best Small SUV.”

The annual Fleet World Honours is one of the most prestigious auto awards events in the UK. Awards are given to those that have achieved excellence in their sector.

Each car is judged by residual value, maintenance and reliability.

About the Mazda6 Fleet World said: “The new Mazda6 oozes quality. It’s a big car with lots of space, rides beautifully and handles well, while the cabin is stylishly simple and built to a very high standard. Add in that clever SKYACTIV technology which ensures emissions are incredibly low and you have an extremely fine business car.”

Mazda CX-5And the Mazda CX-5: “The CX-5 shows that an SUV can be efficient, with low CO2, and still have the benefit of four-wheel drive. It’s also nicely built with lots of cabin space, and it drives well too. These credentials are so important for a car to feature high up the user-chooser lists and in the case of the CX-5 will ensure that its driver appeal is matched by a sound whole-life cost proposition.”

Both the Mazda6 and the Mazda CX-5 are available at your Enterprise, AL Mazda dealer, Mitchell Mazda. Stop in or call us at (888) 902-0160 to schedule a test drive today!

Mazda Aims for World Record

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16May2013

This June Mazda hopes to break the world record for “largest parade of Mazda cars.” On June 15 Mazda hopes to gather as many as 800 MX-5 Miatas in Lelystad in the Netherlands.Mazda MX-5 Miata

The MX-5 currently holds the record after 459 Miatas gathered in Essen, Germany in 2010.

The MX-5 Miata was the obvious choice for breaking the record as it is the most popular sports car in the world. It set the sales record in 2000 when total sales reached 531,890 cars. MX-5 sales are currently approaching the one million milestone.

If you own a Mazda MX-5 Miata and will happen to be in Europe with your car in June, you can register for the record attempt at www.imax-5.nl. There is a $38 entry fee which covers lunch and drinks for two.

If you don’t own a MX-5 but now you want to own the world’s most popular sports car, visit your local Mazda dealer Mitchell Mazda for more information. Visit online or by calling (888) 902-0160. Let’s cheer Mazda on to a new world record!

Mazda Tops for College Grads

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8May2013

The first big purchase many college grads make is a brand new car that’s all their own. To give you an idea of where to start the buying process, Edmunds released a list of Consumers’ Favorites: Best Cars for College Graduates. Both the Mazda Mazdaspeed3 and CX-5 made the cut.The 2013 Mazda CX-5

The list was determined by popular vote. The most important factors that influenced votes? Affordable, stylish and somewhat sensible.

The 2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 starts at $24,200 and gives you the turbocharged sports performance adrenaline junkies desire. But an EPA estimated 18 mpg city and 25 mpg highway make the Mazdaspeed3 a practical every day car.

The 2013 Mazda CX-5 starts at $21,195 and gives you the performance you desire in an SUV without any compromise on fuel economy. The 2013 CX-5 achieves an EPA estimated 25 mpg city and 32 mpg highway, the best of any SUV in America – including hybrids.

To see the Mazdaspeed3 and CX-5 for yourself, come see us at Mitchell Mazda, your Enterprise AL dealer. Visit us online or call (888) 902-0160 to schedule a test drive.

First Win with SKYACTIV-D Clean Diesel

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23April2013

In its fourth race ever, the all-new SKYACTIV-D Mazda6 won the Rolex Grand-Am GX at Road Atlanta. Joel Miller and Andrew Carbonell drove the #00 Visit Florida Mazda6 for the win, with the #70 Mazda6 finishing third. This was the first win for the Mazda6 in any race Mazda6 SKYACTIV-Dseries.

This wasn’t just a first for the Mazda6 SKYACTIV-D; it was a first for Grand-Am competitions too. Yesterday’s race marks the first win for a diesel car in a Grand-Am race.

Continuing with the firsts, the win was the first Grand-Am win for Miller and Carbonell. Miller is a Mazda Motorsports Scholarship winner who won the Skip Barber National Championship in 2007. Carbonell was part of the race team that won the 2011 Continental Tire ST Manufacturers Championship for Mazda.

To see the Mazda6 for yourself, visit Mitchell Mazda in Enterprise, AL. Keep up to date with all the latest Mazda Motorsports news, follow us on Facebook.

Mazda6 Wins on Comfort

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16April2013

Interior of the 2014 Mazda6The interior is probably the single biggest deciding factor when buying a new car. Sure, you want the outside to be stylish and eye-catching, but you spend all your time on the inside. Lucky for you, the 2014 Mazda6 was named to WardsAuto World’s “10 Best Interiors” list.

To be considered, all cars must first be nominated. All nominated cars are then judged on: materials, ergonomics, safety, human-machine interface, comfort, fit and finish, aesthetics and overall value.

The 2014 Mazda6 Grand Touring was the winning trim level. Other Mazda’s that have been on the list before include: the 2008 Mazda5, 2010 MazdaSPEED3 and 2012 CX-5.

The standard interior for the Mazda6 includes: push-button start, tilt and telescoping steering column, cloth upholstery, power windows, six-way driver’s set with lumbar support, steering wheel-mounted audio controls and a leather wrapped steering wheel.

If you want to check out the 2014 Mazda6 for yourself, along with the entire Mazda lineup, come visit us at Mitchell Mazda. Stop by or call (888) 902-0160 to schedule a test drive.

iActivsense Safety

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12April2013

2014 Mazda6There has been a lot of hype lately about the 2014 Mazda6. The beauty of the design and the SKYACTIV system have been hogging most of the limelight. But what is special about the safety features of the Mazda6? The iActivsense system.

The 2014 Mazda6 includes a new collection of optional safety features called iActivsense. This includes: Mazda Radar Cruise Control, Forward Obstruction Warning, Smart City Braking Support, Lane Departure Warning System, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Adaptive Front-lighting System and a High Beam Control system.

Using Blind Spot Monitoring radar sensors, Rear Cross Traffic Alert warns you of a vehicle approaching on either side while you’re driving slowly in reverse (like backing out of a parking spot).

If you drive outside of the city at night, Adaptive Front-lighting is for you. It enhances visibility by turning headlights as you go around a curve. Headlight movement is determined by steering and vehicle speed.

Mazda Radar Cruise Control is a highway commuter’s best friend. Along with setting a desired speed, you can choose from three different distances that you want to stay behind the car in front of you.

All of those safety features are available as the iActivsense package in the 2014 Mazda6. To check out all of the safety features Mazda has to offer in its vehicles, come visit us at Mitchell Mazda or call (888) 902-0160 to schedule a test drive.

Mazda SUVs on the Rise

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4April2013

The Mazda CX-9 SUVMarch is a tough month for car sales, but apparently not for the Mazda SUVs. The various sport-utility vehicles offered by Mazda led the charge in March sales.

The CX-5 had its best month ever in March, selling 7,116 vehicles. That’s a 96.1% increase over last March.

The CX-9 also had a record March, sales up 123.8% versus last year with 4,281 sales.

SUVs aren’t the only thing on the rise for Mazda. SKYACTIV technology is making quite a surge too. Models with SKYACTIV technology (including the CX-5) made up over half of March sales. With more SKYACTIV options coming in the 2014 line, Mazda only expects sales to grow.

If you want to check out the SUVs and SKYACTIV technology for yourself, stop by Mitchell Mazda and test drive one for yourself. Call (888) 902-0160 to schedule a test drive today.

2014 Mazda CX-5: More Power, No Compromise

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28March2013

The 2013 Mazda CX-5When the 2013 Mazda CX-5 entered the market, it made quite an interest. The stylish crossover turned heads but there were one complaint that seemed to be repeated by automotive analysts. That the 2.0-liter incline four cylinder just didn’t give enough power.

Well, Mazda heard the complaint and they listened. The 2014 Mazda CX-5 will be available with an optional 2.5-liter that offers 29 more horsepower to the CX-5.

Perhaps more importantly, the more powerful 2.5-liter engine will not make you compromise on fuel economy. The 2013 2.5-liter CX-5 will reach an EPA estimated 27 mpg average with front-wheel-drive.

Other than the second engine option, there are no changes for the 2014 CX-5. Mazda figured the crossover was getting rave reviews already, why mess with a good thing?

To check out the entire Mazda lineup, including the CX-5, come visit us at Mitchell Mazda or give us a call at (888) 902-0160 to schedule a test drive.

2014 Mazda6 Finalist for World Car Design of the Year

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20March2013

KODO inspired 2014 Mazda6Mazda’s “zoom-zoom” philosophy has never been one to shy away from the spotlight. In fact, Mazda works hard to grab attention and turn heads with our design. We have definitely succeeded with the 2014 Mazda6. The Mazda6 was just named a finalist for the 2013 World Car Design of the Year Award.

The Mazda6 is competing with the Aston Martin Vanquish and the Jaguar F-Type. While the three are unlikely to compete in the sales market, the award focuses solely on design. For Mazda to make it as a finalist is certainly an honor.

The 2014 Mazda6 features the new KODO “Soul of Motion” design. KODO is inspired by the power and agility in the movement of animals in the wild. Featuring bold lines and angles, KODO is designed as an appeal to emotion.

The World Car of the Year awards began in 2003 to recognize automotive excellence. A group of 66 automotive journalists from almost every continent select the finalists. Categories that are more specialized, like Green Car and Design, are reviewed by industry experts who give recommendations to the panel.

The winner will be announced at the New York International Auto Show on March 28. Be sure to check with Mitchell Mazda for the arrival of the 2014 Mazda6 later this year.

SKYACTIV-D: Diesel Reinvented

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12March2013

Popular Science recently wrote an article “How Mazda Reinvented the Diesel Engine.” With the SKYACTIV-D diesel-equipped 2014 Mazda6 coming to showrooms this year, we thought we would provide a breakdown of exactly how Mazda managed to reinvent the diesel engine.

The diesel engine has been around since 1893. The modern diesel engine is 30% more fuel efficient than a similar conventional engine, with more power and torque. But heavy industrial parts reduce driving performance and require expensive cleaning systems to clean emissions.SKYACTIV-D equipped 2014 Mazda 6

So Mazda set forward to create more torque, better fuel economy, lighter weight and lower emissions in a diesel. The SKYACTIV-D reduces the compression ratio to 14:1, the lowest in the world. That low compression allows the engine to meet the toughest emission standards, without the need for a cleaning system.

Low compression usually means a compromise on performance and fuel economy. But the SKYACTIV-D is 10% lighter allowing for tighter, more responsive handling. This diesel has higher torque and 20% less fuel consumption.

The Mazda6 hitting showrooms this fall comes equipped with the SKYACTIV-D engine and will achieve an EPA estimated 44 mpg highway. We’ve come so far already, that all of us at Mitchell Mazda are excited to see where the future will take us.