Mazda places 2 vehicles in World Car of the Year nominations

 

Congratulations to Mazda for placing two vehicles in the running for the World Car of the Year honors.  The new CX-3 crossover and the MX-5 Miata were both nominated. 

 

The CX-3 has received high praise from many reviewers for it's looks, performance, and practicality, but to be nominated for World COY in it's first year is quite the accomplishment. 


2016 Mazda CX-3

The MX-5 Miata has undergone a bit of a re-engineering for 2016.  While the actual horsepower has decreased a tick, performance is better, with a lighter body, and improved handling (electric assist steering) and suspension.  Zero to 60 times have improved to under 6 seconds. 

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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Lujack Mazda has a great selection of 2016 Mazda models.  Give us a call to schedule a test drive of your favorite





 

 

Want to test your true racing skills? Try an all-Miata race

 

 

 

Back in it's infancy, NASCAR was a far different animal than it is today.  Keep in mind that the "SC" in NASCAR stand for "Stock Car", meaning as it comes from the factory.  Obviously, now, while a driver may be driving a Ford, Chevy, or Mazda in a NASCAR race, it is really in name only.  The cars share very little in common with their namesakes. 

 

One of the purest forms of racing today is the Sports Car Club of America (founded in 1944), which Motor Trend calls "the backbone of amateur road racing in this country".  One of the most popular and growing segments of the SCCA is the "Spec Miata", and they've even started a pro version this year. 

 

The Miata's reputation has always been that of a great driver's car, tough and affordable, which makes it a great choice for people who want to get into competitive racing without breaking the bank. 

 

You can read more about Spec Miata Racing here, or visit Lujack Mazda to take a look at the re-designed Miata for 2016. 

 

 



Mazda 6 Wins 10 Best Interiors Award

The 2016 Mazda 6 has been awarded "Ward's 10 Best Interiors," taking the award in a field of 42 new vehicle interiors across several classes.  The Mazda 6 Sport model comes equipped with the Mazda Connect suite of infotainment technologies, including audio (with streaming available through Aha Radio, Pandora, as well as navigation, and vehicle information.

 

Mazda has also reconfigured the front and rear seats in the 2016's for greater comfort.  Derek Jenkins, director of design, Mazda North American Operations said, "We're proud of our work and honored that it paid off with winning a 'Ward's 10 Best Interiors' award."

 

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Mazda Charity Gives $500K to Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County

The Mazda Foundation, the charitable endeavor of Mazda North American Operations has give a $500,000 grant to Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County to help fund it's operations over the next three years. 

 

Second Harvest provided over 17.6 million meals in 2014 alone.  The Mazda Foundation  has donated over $8 million to different charities since it's inception in 1992.

 

 



Consumer Reports Recommends the 2016 Mazda CX-5

 

 

Mazda has updated the CX-5 for 2016, and Consumer Reports apparently approves of the updates.  Most notably, the interior has been revamped, as has the center stack and infotainment system.  Another great feature is the new drive mode selector that lets the driver choose between economy and performance mode. 



Mazda 3 Sedan vs Chevy Cruze: Mazda 3 Wins, Hands Down

In doing an across-the-board comparison between the 2015 Mazda 3 Sedan and 2015 Chevy Cruze, the Mazda 3 is the clear winner. Lower price, better gas mileage, more horsepower, and lower cost to own all add up to a knockout win for the Mazda 3.

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	2015 Mazda 3	2015 Chevy Cruze
MSRP	$18,815	$19,695
MECHANICAL INFORMATION
Base Engine	2.0L	1.8 L

Cylinders	Inline 4	Inline 4.
Drive Type	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy (city/hwy)	30/41 mpg	22/35 mpg
Horsepower	155 hp @ 6000 rpm	138 hp @ 6300 rpm
Monthly Fuel Cost	$95	$120
Torque	150 ft-lbs @ 4000 rpm	138 hp @ 6300 rpm

Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
5-YEAR OWNERSHIP COSTS
Average Cost per Mile	$0.43	$.048

True Cost to Own	$32,389	$36,352
Depreciation	$9,025	$9,539
Insurance	$9.234	$11,079

Introducing the All-New Mazda CX-3

2016 will mark the first year for Mazda’s entry in the sub-compact SUV market, or Cute Ute, as the segment is referred to by some.  While the new CX-3 has resemblances of the large CX-5, the CX-3 has it’s own style.  Small in stature, it has a more muscular stance than many of the others in the category, which gives it a more serious look.  

Car and Driver says, “The CX-3 steers with precision, corners with aplomb, and scoots down the road with a verve that is almost universally absent among crossovers. Toggle the Sport mode and the quick-shifting automatic transmission takes on Porsche-esque logic, downshifting as you brake for an upcoming corner. Without question, Mazda has built the driver’s car—er, crossover—in this burgeoning segment.”

Official pricing starts at $19,960 for the base Sport model  (excluding destination charge).  All-wheel drive will be available for an extra $1,250, with availability beginning in August.