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MAZDA2
48 international awards later, the 2011 MAZDA2 is finally stateside. Read on to see what the U.S. press is saying about this hot subcompact that's big on fun and small on price.
Brings Style, Economy and Fun
“… the Mazda2 brings style, economy and fun to buyers who think that affordable small cars like the Honda Civic are just too big.”
– U.S. News 4/10
Fun & Engaging
“The drive itself has been getting its fair share of thumbs-up, though, with descriptors like "fun" and "engaging" being tossed about. In all likelihood, this will be one of the better-handling cars in this growing segment.”
– Edmunds.com
Enjoyable MAZDA2 "… they don’t come much more enjoyable than the Mazda 2."
— CarandDriver.com 8/10
"Honda Fit's Hottest Competition" "Mazda's diminutive hatchback could be the Honda Fit's hottest competition yet."
— CarandDriver.com 3/10
A Successful Player "A huge -- and so far, very successful -- player in the ever-important globalized B-car segment."
— Motor Trend 5/10
Serious Competition for Honda Fit
“The cute little hatchback will provide some serious competition for the likes of the Honda Fit, and Ford will surely see some inner-family competition against its own Fiesta …”
– Autoblog.com* 3/10
Poster Child for Greenformance Cars "The point is that Mazda has cranked out a positively brilliant car with the Mazda2, a car that can be seen as a poster child for a whole group of affordable greenformance cars."
— Winding Road 1/11 
Eclipses Honda, Toyota & Nissan "Around a few twisty portions of the drive route, the 2 showed great composure and stayed nearly flat through them. When it came to damping, the suspension soaked up road imperfections beautifully and easily eclipses competitors from Honda, Toyota and Nissan."
— AutoWeek 6/10 
Easy to See Why It Was a Hit Abroad "It's not hard to see why the spunky yet refined Mazda 2 was such a huge hit abroad when the last generation debuted in 2007. ... Needless to say, we're glad Mazda's decided to crash the subcompact party."
— Automobilemag.com 6/10
Plays Like a Video Game "In sum, you can play a car like the Mazda2 as if it were a video game, with the resulting thrills and sense of accomplishment."
— Winding Road 1/11
Better Driving Dynamics Than Fit & Fiesta "If driving dynamics are your main priority, the Mazda2 may give the Fit fits, and prove the Fiesta to be a siesta!"
— RoadandTrack.com 9/10
Enthusiasm in a Bland Segment "... the Mazda2 retains its sense of enthusiasm in a segment where cars can easily become bland to appease the American palate."
– Winding Road 8/10
"Pure Driving Fun" "... the Mazda 2 is pure driving fun."
— CarandDriver.com 8/10
"A More Engaging Car" “Being so light, it's a more engaging car, one that makes the driver a bigger participant than he would be in most other small cars.”
– Motor Trend 6/10
Impressive Handling
“The five-speed gearbox is crisp and positive, the steering is impressively communicative given its all-electric power assistance and body roll is well checked.”
– Edmunds’ Inside Line 2/10
"Agile & Lively" "The car felt agile and lively and carved through the corners admirably."
— Popular Mechanics 6/10
"Miata-like Athleticism" "The Mazda 2 hustles through corners with Miata-like athleticism and plenty of steering feel."
– Car and Driver 10/10
"A Delight to Drive" "The Mazda2 was a delight to drive, even on the highway, where it managed to feel much more substantial than its small size would have you think."
— Automobilemag.com 8/10
"Simply More Fun" "The Mazda2 feels really agile and willing to turn, a sensation that is simply more fun and also quite handy in urban situations."
— Winding Road 1/11
An Enthusiast Pleaser "...the Mazda2 steers and handles in an enthusiast-pleasing manner. The low-inertia motor and tuning of the electric power steering made it just about the best unit we've experienced in a front-wheel-drive car in terms of feel and precision. The car felt agile and lively and carved through the corners admirably."
— PopularMechanics.com 6/10
More Affordable Than Fiesta "… some buyers will find that the Mazda2 offers an engaging driving experience at a lower cost than the Fiesta."
— Popular Mechanics 6/10
Balances Value and Practicality "It became clear that for Mazda's North American introduction into the B-car segment, it did a really good job of balancing value and everyday practicality without forsaking what makes a Mazda a Mazda."
— Winding Road 8/10
Style + Quality "The Mazda2 embraces the smallness of the B segment with style and sporty dynamics wrapped around an interior that looks and feels of quality rather than cost efficiency."
— RoadandTrack.com 9/10
"Nagare" in Full Force
“Mazda's 'Nagare' design language is in full force here, and the 2 resembles a bite-sized Mazda3 hatchback.”
– Automobilemag.com 12/09
"Genuinely Attractive" "From the look of it, the Mazda 2 adds 'genuinely attractive' to the list of newly discovered small-car attributes."
— CarandDriver.com 3/10
Organic Design
“The organic curves of the exterior are echoed by a dashboard that's neat, contemporary and logical.”
– Edmunds’ Inside Line 2/10
"Quiet & Comfortable" "The Mazda2 feels solid and, thanks to some detail work on tuning out noise, much more quiet and comfortable than we've come to expect in this class."
— Popular Mechanics 6/10
Ample Cabin Space "… front cabin space is ample with a driving position that favors driving over anything else. The seats provide the best lateral support in the segment too."
— RoadandTrack.com 6/10
MAZDA3
We knew the MAZDA3 was unique for its impressive gas mileage, killer styling, high-tech interior and top safety ratings -- and leading automotive journalists seem to agree. Read some of the MAZDA3 accolades below and find out what people are saying about this fun-to-drive sports compact.
2010 Cars.com Best Deal for Driving Fun"There's something extremely satisfying about driving a car that costs and competes with a Toyota Corolla but drives like a little BMW."
– Cars.com 
Top Safety Pick The 2011 MAZDA3 was named a 2011 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
— IIHS 3/11 (Models built after December 2010)
MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice – Best Small Car 2010“Indeed, this affordable little drivers' car series seems to have it all.”
— MotorWeek 2/10
Challenges Honda Civic for Best in Class
"For years, the Mazda3 has challenged the Honda Civic as being the best in the economy-car class, and the 2010 models make an even stronger case."
— Motor Trend 11/09
"Priced Right " "Fun, efficient, and priced right."
– Motor Trend 9/10
"Hard to Beat" "... it's hard to beat the balance of joy and practicality of the 3."
– Winding Road 8/10
"Strong Value Overall "
"The Mazda3 is a strong value overall, even when you're talking about the top-of-the-line Grand Touring ..."
— TheCarConnection.com 11/10
"Look No Further"
"If someone is looking for a car that is fun to drive, responds well to driver input, and costs well under $20,000, look no further than the Mazda3 i."
— Winding Road 1/10
"Riot to Drive "
"Find a little narrow, rough backroad, as we did, and the Mazda3 is a riot to drive ..."
— TheCarConnection.com 11/10
Terrific Ride
"...I find myself driving the 3 and thinking that in many ways this is a better car than the Honda Civic."
— AUTOMOBILE Magazine 6/09
Enthusiastic Engines "Great handling, enthusiastic engines (even this "base" 2.0 liter), and better-than-average levels of feedback all make great cases for the 3 ..."
– Winding Road 8/10
It'll Put a Smile on Your Face "The current range is packed full of vehicles that can put a smile on your face, and I have always considered the 3 to be one of those cars."
– Winding Road 8/10
Delightful Handling "Handling is delightful for a front-driver - the car is crisp, turns in well, and body roll is well controlled."
— Automobilemag.com 5/10
Clean & Fuel Efficient
The all-new 2010 MAZDA3 is a SmartWay certified car that has received the U.S. EPA's SmartWay's certification mark, identifying the MAZDA3 as among the cleanest and most fuel-efficient vehicles available.
— SmartWay
Fully Loaded
"And when we say fully loaded, we mean fully loaded - this little charmer was equipped with luxury features you'd never expect to find in an economy sedan." (MAZDA3 s Grand Touring)
— AUTOMOBILE Magazine 2/09
Best-in-Class Materials & Controls
"One of the biggest pluses this car offers is inside, where materials and controls are the best in class."
— Motor Trend 11/09
MAZDA5
We knew the MAZDA5 was unique for its impressive gas mileage, sporty handling and minivan functionality -- and leading automotive journalists seem to agree. Read some of the MAZDA5 accolades below and find out what people are saying about this 6-passenger family vehicle.
"Affordable, Fuel-efficient Family Transportation" "For buyers who need affordable, fuel-efficient family transportation that's easy to maneuver in traffic and a snap to park, the MAZDA5 is a strong choice."
— Edmunds.com (2010 MAZDA5 Review)
“In a Segment of Its Own” “… as an efficient and fun family hauler, it's in a segment of its own.”
— TheCarConnection.com 1/10
A Real Fuel Saver "This MAZDA5 is a very logical and practical, especially given our national interest in fuel economy. Here's a vehicle that will seat six people and still let you bring along some belongings, but it won't suck down a barrel of oil every hour at cruising speeds and it's incredibly easy to maneuver through parking lots and city traffic."
— AUTOMOBILE Magazine, 2008 MAZDA5 Touring Review
Price is Hard to Beat "The Mazda5 and Rondo are in a subclass by themselves, where the Mazda distinguishes itself further with sliding doors and a price that's hard for any small vehicle to beat."
— Cars.com 3/10
Impressive Price + Cargo Space "The Mazda5 is pleasant enough to drive and live with, and its starting price and cargo space are impressive."
— Cars.com 3/10
Best Alternative to a Minivan "We love that Mazda has the cojones to offer a stick in its six-passenger family hauler. If you have to drive a minivan, a Mazda 5 with a manual transmission is your best shot of convincing friends that you haven’t totally given up."
— CarandDriver.com 8/10
"More Agile Than a Typical Minivan" "It's more agile than a typical minivan and easier to park, which is something
to consider for those who don't really need all the space of a bigger van."
— Edmunds.com, 2010 MAZDA5 Review
"Nimble Around-Town Machine" "… Mazda5 is a nimble around-town machine, easy to park in crowded lots and boasting remarkably good agility, a trait shared by all Mazdas."
— RoadandTrack.com 5/09
MAZDA6
We knew the MAZDA6 was unique for its impressive gas mileage, sporty handling and high-tech interior -- and leading automotive journalists seem to agree. Read some of the MAZDA6 accolades below and find out what people are saying about this fun-to-drive sports sedan.
Popular Mechanics' Top Pick "It's rare when exceptional cars remain largely undiscovered. And it's astonishing considering that this may be the best all-around sedan."
— Popular Mechanics 4/10
"Winner, 2009 Best Value Sedan" "The sporty antidote to the plain-vanilla sedan..."
— Smart Money, Wall Street Journal Magazine
"Full of Features" "Sporty, fun, and full of features."
— MotorTrend 9/10
MAZDA6 is the Handling Champ "Without question the 4-cyl MAZDA6 is the handling champ in the segment."
— AUTOMOBILE Magazine 6/09
Top Safety Rating The MAZDA6 received the highest rating for frontal crash performance from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
— IIHS 11/09
Clean and Fuel Efficient The all-new 2009 MAZDA6 is a SmartWay certified car that has received the U.S. EPA's SmartWay certification mark, indentifying the MAZDA6 as among the cleanest and most fuel-efficent vehicles available.
— SmartWay
Best Looking in its Class "... while the Mazda6 clearly takes the design award for this class of car, it most certainly stands a fair chance to be on the enthusiast's choice, as well."
— Winding Road 3/10
Sweet Design "This is actually a quite sweetly designed and well-made car."
— Winding Road 4/10
Good Looking "It looks good inside and out, with just a little bit of flair."
— Winding Road 4/10
"Most Rear Legroom" "... there is plenty of room in the back: the 6 has the most rear legroom of any car we tested, by a significant margin."
— Winding Road 1/11
MX-5 Miata
We knew the MX-5 Miata was unique for its incredibly responsive handling, lightweight body and ultra-sporty good looks -- and leading automotive journalists seem to agree. Read some of the MX-5 Miata accolades below and find out what people are saying about this award-winning roadster.
2011's 10Best Cars “...Miata's magic lies in its eager responses and the unfiltered connection between car and driver.”
— Car and Driver 1/11
Best Sports Car for $25K “Arguably the world's best sports car for under $25k.”
— Motor Trend 5/10
Mazda North American Operations and Skip Barber Racing School LLC announced a new, long-term partnership agreement that promises to reshape the world of competitive motorsports.
Confident Driver's Car "The car can be driven amazingly hard without loss of confidence."
— RoadandTrack.com, Long-Term Test: Mazda MX-5 Miata PRHT 8/10
MX-5 Miata Bests Bentley Continental Supersports "The window of opportunity had opened—a window that only a small car could fit through, so I calmed my nerves and steadied my inputs on my last run. Pow! The Bentley was dead."
"At the end of the day I believe we can all walk away with some truths; that 'light' can overpower 'might,' …"
— RoadandTrack.com, Mazda's MX-5 vs. Bentley Continental Supersports Comparison Test 2/10
Smiles Last Longer in the MX-5 "Every convertible should bring a smile to its owner's face. With the Mazda MX-5 Miata, that smile will be wider and last longer."
— Motor Trend 5/10
One of the Most Enjoyable Cars "... one of the most balanced, rewarding, and enjoyable cars on the road."
— Jalopnik.com 5/10
One of the Best "Ask any weekend racer and they'll most likely say that one of the best -- and cheapest -- cars to throw around the bends is the Miata."
— Motor Trend 5/10
"One of Our Favorite Top-Down Sportsters" "A true performance car in every way, the MX-5 is one of our favorite top-down sportsters, and at only $23,560, it's not that far out of reach, either."
— Winding Road 2/10
"Easy-to-Access Controls" "As a driver's car, the Miata has controls that are easy to access and use with clear and concise gauges that allow for quick glances while driving."
— RoadandTrack.com, Long-Term Test: Mazda MX-5 Miata PRHT 8/10
CX-7
We knew the CX-7 was unique for its impressive gas mileage, sporty good looks and nimble handling -- and leading automotive journalists seem to agree. Read some of the CX-7 accolades below and find out what people are saying about this 5-passenger Crossover SUV.
Get a Lot for Just $25K "The CX-7 offers quite a bit of comfort and utility, not-to-mention style, for just $25,000."
— Automobilemag.com 11/09
Winner of a Edmunds.com Consumers' Top Rated for 2010 "... we can't think of a crossover in this category that's more deserving of broader success."
— Edmunds.com 5/10
"A Great Value" "For 2010, Mazda's performance-minded SUV gets a makeover inside and out. The changes add up to a great value equation �"
— U.S. News 4/10
Better Fuel Economy "The CX-7's appeal now seems poised to grow thanks to its new base engine and improved gas mileage."
— Cars.com 2/10
"More Fun to Drive Than Most" "... the CX-7 really is more fun to drive than most medium-sized SUV/crossovers, thanks both to its well calibrated chassis and its torquey turbo 4-cylinder engine ..."
— Winding Road 6/10
"Zippy Performance at an Affordable Price" "The five-seat CX-7 is a family hauler that doesn't look or drive like one. It's a great choice for families who want zippy performance at an affordable price."
— U.S. News 4/10
Sporty Handling "The CX-7 with the base four-cylinder still has sporty handling for a small crossover."
— Cars.com 2/10
Excels in Performance and Ride Comfort "While Mazda's 'zoom-zoom' driving experience may be easily blended into a small sports car, doing so with a five-passenger crossover SUV is quite another story. Fortunately, this one has a happy ending as the CX-7 excels in the areas of handling, braking, acceleration and overall ride comfort."
— Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com, 2010 CX-7 Review *
"Feels More Like a Lithe Sport Sedan" "With a 244-hp turbocharged Four, surprisingly communicative steering and a well-tuned suspension, it feels more like a lithe sport sedan than a lumbering SUV."
— Popular Mechanics 4/09
"Sportiest Midsize SUV in its Price Range" "A firm, sporty ride and engines with a lot of thrust for this class make it the sportiest midsize SUV in its price range."
— TheCarConnection.com 10 /10
Exciting Choice in Its Segment "...with its sophisticated good looks and sporty handling, this Mazda is a genuinely exciting choice in a segment known for being anything but."
— Edmunds.com 5/10
"Great Alternative to Luxury Crossovers" "For someone who needs the carrying capacity, however, this is a great alternative to "luxury" crossovers ..."
— Winding Road 6/10
"Sportier Styling" "The CX-7 also features sportier styling than most SUVs. The windshield carries a 66-degree angle, more akin to coupes than trucks. Interesting touches include a reversible floor in the cargo area to place soiled items on a plastic flooring, as well as a two-level dashboard..."
— AutoWeek
CX-9
We knew the CX-9 was unique for its powerful engine, nimble handling and stylish good looks -- and leading automotive journalists seem to agree. Read some of the CX-9 accolades below and find out what people are saying about this seven-passenger Crossover SUV.
Highest Projected Resale Value in the Full-Size Utility Segment
CX-9 won the ALG 2011 Residual Value Award for Best Full-Size Utility signifying it will retain a higher percentage of its original price than Honda Pilot, Toyota Sequoia, Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Flex, GMC Acadia and Nissan Armada after a three-year period.
– ALG
Winner, Midsize SUV Comparison
- Motor Trend, 5/11
2008 All-Star Award Still Shines
“The CX-9's All-Star award from 2008 still shines, as this remains one of the best-handling big crossovers on the market.”
– Automobilemag.com 1/10
Surprisingly Supple Ride "The CX-9 has communicative steering, really good body control for an SUV, and actually seems to like corners, which isn't always the case with this type of vehicle. The ride quality is surprisingly supple in view of this athleticism."
— CarandDriver.com 4/10
More Fun Than You'd Expect "In a crowded class, the CX-9 distinguishes itself with a high-quality interior and more driving fun than you'd expect from a large, seven-seat crossover."
— Cars.com 5/10
"Sports Car of Its Class"
"This svelte seven-seater is the sports car of its class, with nimble handling and a spirited engine."
– Parents Magazine 6/09
"Most Enjoyable Driving Experience in its Class" "For a biggish SUV, the CX-9 offers the most enjoyable driving experience in its class. Mazda seems to take the view that just because a vehicle has to haul humans and cargo around, it doesn’t have to be a fun-free zone."
— CarandDriver.com 4/10
Drives Like a Vehicle Half its Size
"This Mazda should be required driving for those who say that full-size SUVs are, by definition, a snooze to pilot — it whips through corners and hustles down straightaways like a vehicle half its size."
– Edmunds.com, 2010 CX-9 Road Test Review
"Made Easy Work of Winding Roads"
"The CX-9 made easy work of winding roads, without sacrificing ride comfort. Its chassis tuning helped the Mazda charm even those drivers far outside its target market."
– AUTOMOBILE Magazine
"A Classy Space" "The refined interior finishes—chrome accents and piano black trim pieces—enhance what is already a classy space."
— CarandDriver.com 4/10
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