Mazda is an automotive brand that has an award-winning reputation that can be seen not only in each of our vehicles, but for our brand as a whole. In fact, Mazda was named as the Best Car Brand by U.S. News & World Report for the 6th consecutive year due to their superb performance & upscale interiors.
With an exception for the Mazda MX-5 Miata, every new 2021 Mazda model earned a 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and were named a Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) based on receiving the following top scores:
- Good in the driver-side small overlap front collision test
- Good in the passenger-side small overlap front collision test
- Good in the moderate overlap front collision test
- Good in the side impact test
- Good in the roof strength test
- Good in the head restraint test
- Good in the headlight test
- Superior for front crash prevention in vehicle-to-vehicle & vehicle-to-pedestrian tests
Those same models are also recommended new vehicle for teens by the IIHS based on their Top Safety Pick+ designation and having vehicle-to-vehicle automatic braking as a standard feature.
2021 MAZDA6: Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Award
Each year, Car and Driver declares Editors’ Choice Award winners in several categories. The 2021 Mazda6 received its spot on this prestigious list in the Family Sedan segment because of its sophistication in comparison to other vehicles in its class, provides great handling, offers a quiet cabin and gives you an overall fun driving experience.
2021 MAZDA3 Awards
The 2021 Mazda3 earned the Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Award in the Compact Car segment due to many of the same factors of its larger sibling along with its well-equipped cabin. MotorWeek also named this model as their Best Small Car as part of their Driver’s Choice Awards once again for its improved interior, AWD & 2.5 Turbo options and added refinement.
AutoTrader put the Mazda3 on its list of 10 Best Cars for Recent College Graduates because of factors like good value, efficient fuel economy and strong records for safety & reliability. The prestigious automotive organization boasted this model's sporty agile handling, the 2 engine choices available and option to get AWD.
2021 MAZDA CX-3: ALG Residual Value Award
The 2021 Mazda CX-3 was named the ALG Residual Value Award winner in the newly created Micro Utility segment since it’s projected to hold the highest percentage of its Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) after a 3-year period than other models in its class. Used vehicle performance, brand outlook & product competitiveness are also evaluated.
2021 MAZDA CX-30 Awards
Coming back to Car and Driver, the 2021 Mazda CX-30 won the Editors’ Choice Award in the Subcompact SUV category for its exciting driving dynamics, near-luxury interior trimming & plentiful standard tech onboard. In addition, this model was named as the Compact CUV of the Year as part of the Texas Motor Press Association's Texas Vehicle of the Year Awards due to its performance while driving in mud, freshly compacted sand, deep ruts & slippery rock.
Drivers chose this model as the Best Car on a Budget as part of The Car Connection's 2021 Driver's Choice Awards, beating out these nominees:
- 2021 Chevy Trailblazer
- 2021 Hyundai Elantra
- 2021 Kia Seltos
- 2021 Nissan Sentra
2021 MAZDA CX-5 Awards
Not only did Car and Driver give the 2021 Mazda CX-5 the Editors’ Choice Award in the Compact SUV segment, but put this model on their 10Best Cars and Trucks list for the 4th year in a row beating out more than 300 other vehicles. That’s because of its:
- Sharp styling
- Handsome interior
- Rich paint
- Lithe & responsive controls
- Performance vehicle feel while being practical & exuding a luxury aura
2021 MAZDA CX-9: Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Award
Not surprisingly, Car and Driver also added the 2021 Mazda CX-9 on their Editors’ Choice Awards list in the Mid-Size SUV segment. Factors that helped this model earn its spot include the top-quality fit-and-finish, near-luxury cabin trimmings & fun driving capability that Car and Driver noted as a rarity.
2021 MAZDA MX-5 Miata Awards
The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata also got the Car and Driver Editors’ Choice Award in the Sports Car category because of its playful handling and 4-cylinder engine that's described as "just right" by the organization. Not to mention being a Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy in the Sporty/Performance Cars category, beating out these models:
- 2021 Chevy Camaro
- 2021 Dodge Challenger
- 2021 Fiat 124 Spider
- 2021 Hyundai Veloster
- 2021 Mini Convertible, Clubman & Hardtop
- 2021 Subaru WRX
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Contact Ramsey Mazda to learn more about any of the vehicles we spoke about above or to schedule your test drive! We’re conveniently located on Route 17, just minutes from the Garden State Parkway, I-287 and NJ Turnpike.
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