The entire Mazda lineup has once again earned a slew of accolades for the 2020 model year, as has our brand. In fact, U.S. News and World Report named Mazda as the Best Car Brand for the 5th year in a row due to the performance of the MX-5 Miata, Mazda3 & Mazda6 vehicles.
That’s evident by the variety of honors that these cars have received. And the crossovers we offer also took home some awards, so let’s do a deep dive model-by-model at what they’ve won!
2020 MAZDA MX-5 Miata Awards
Let’s start off with the 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata that provides a spirited driving experience. Car and Driver named this roadster as their Editors’ Choice Award winner in the Sports Car category due to its affordability, eager driving dynamics, rev-happy engine & open-air freedom when you put the top down.
The Mazda MX-5 Miata also received the Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy award for 2020 in the Sporty/Performance Cars segment, beating out other popular models in North New Jersey due to important factors such as:
- Price
- Features
- Performance
- Accommodations
- Fuel economy
- Reliability records
- Resale value
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2020 MAZDA6 Awards
Not only did the 2020 Mazda6 get a Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Award as well in the Family Sedan category for its sharp handling & styling and premium cabin, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also gave it a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating because of its performance in:
- Frontal crash testing
- Side barrier crash testing
- Side pole crash testing
- Rollover resistance testing
The Mazda6 is also deemed a 2020 Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) by scoring the following highest ratings in these tests:
- Good for small overlap front impact for the driver & front passenger
- Good for moderate overlap front impact
- Good for side impact
- Good for roof strength
- Good for head restraints & seats
- Good for headlights
- Advanced or Superior for vehicle-to-vehicle & vehicle-to-pedestrian front crash prevention
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2020 MAZDA3 Awards
The Mazda3 took home all of the same accolades that the Mazda6 did, except the Editors’ Choice Award was given in the Compact Car segment for being well-equipped, more upscale than most competitors & fun to drive with spry handling. This sedan also won the 2020 Hispanic Motor Press Award in the Compact category based on the following factors:
- Styling
- Driving satisfaction
- Technology
- Safety
- Environmental impact
- Mechanical reliability
- Overall value
In addition, the 2020 Mazda3 is also an Automobile All-Stars winner due to a combination of quality, fun, practicality & value. Last but not least, the Mazda3 beat out the Peugeot 208 & Porsche Taycan to get the 2020 World Car Design of the Year award due to its distinct Kodo design philosophy that translates to both the sedan & hatchback configurations.
2020 MAZDA CX-30 Awards
The 2020 Mazda CX-30 made its debut this year and took home some accolades to boot. The first one is the Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Award in the Subcompact SUV category because of its fun-loving nature, the quality of its cabin & the plethora of standard tech features onboard.
Autotrader also deemed the CX-30 as one of their 12 Best New Cars for 2020 due to its big bang-for-your-buck factor, sporty handling, 8.8" center display and loads of standard safety equipment. These safety features also help this Mazda be an IIHS Top Safety Pick & a NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating earner.
2020 MAZDA CX-9 Awards
The 2020 Mazda CX-9 scored the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ & NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating recognitions as well. Not to mention the Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Award in the Mid-Size SUV segment because of its Miata-like driving dynamics, premium interior & stellar fuel economy that's rated at up to an EPA-estimated 28 mpg while driving on the highway.
Parents Magazine also named the CX-9 as the Best Design in their 20 Best Family Cars of 2020 list. Not only does this Mazda offer enough room to comfortably fit 4 car seats, but a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that offers about 15% superior gas mileage to its competitors & upgrades like the ability to program how high you want the trunk door to open.
2020 MAZDA CX-5 Awards
The most award-winning model in our lineup this year is the 2020 Mazda CX-5, raking in a total of 8 awards including Best Compact SUV on Good Housekeeping’s Best Families Cars list for the 3rd time due to its luxury SUV-like look & feel. This model is also named to Car and Driver’s 10Best Cars and Trucks for 2020 because of factors such as:
- Being a lifestyle vehicle that fits a variety of lifestyles
- Effortless & accurate steering
- A controlled ride
- The sporty 2.5L turbocharged engine option
- A carefully crafted interior
And that interior is what made AutoTrader name the CX-5 as one of their 10 Best Interiors Under $50,000 for 2020 with details like plush leather seating, an upscale design & a precisely placed hazard light button. This Mazda also topped the J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Automotive Performance Execution and Layout (APEAL) study in the Compact SUV segment because of the high level of emotional attachment & excitement owners had based on 37 vehicle attributes.
The other recognitions that we previously mentioned that the Mazda CX-5 received for 2020 include:
- IIHS Top Safety Pick+
- NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating
- Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy in the Compact Crossover/SUV segment
- Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Award in the Compact SUV segment
2020 MAZDA CX-3 Awards
Last but not least, the 2020 Mazda CX-3 also provides the same safety that many of our models do. That’s evident by the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety ratings that this crossover SUV received during its performance in collision testing.
A few of the safety tech onboard the CX-3 include:
- Advanced Smart City Brake Support with pedestrian detection
- Smart Brake Support with collision warning
- Auto high beam control headlights
- Lane departure warning
- Blind spot monitoring
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- 6 airbags to protect all occupants during an accidents
Shop For an Award-Winning Mazda
Ramsey Mazda will help you find the 2020 car or SUV that best fits your driving needs & budget, so contact our team to learn more about any of these award-winning models or to schedule your test drive at our showroom!
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