2014 Mazda6 diesel scores it's first victory!

Last month at Road Atlanta, the 2014Mazda6 equipped with a diesel engine claimed two first-ever victories in the Rolex Grand-Am GX. Don Mealey's Sport Mazda, a new Mazda dealer in Orlando, Florida, has been flooded with inquiries from eager Mazda6 enthusiasts that are patiently awaiting the release of the SKYACTIV diesel equipped 2014 Mazda6. This recent victory at Road Atlanta earned a first-ever victory for the diesel powered Mazda6 as well as a first-ever victory for a diesel-powered car in a Grand-Am competition!

Helping Mazda achieve this victory were drivers Joel Miller and Andrew Carbonell whom took turns driving the #00 Visit Florida Racing Mazda6. This is only a beginning for the 2014 Mazda6 legacy which has helped revitalize the brand since it's release in January of this year. Anticipated for a mid to late 2013 release, the SKYACTIV diesel 2014 Mazda6 will be able to get approximately 44 miles per gallon. For more information about the Mazda6, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com. Interested in taking one for a test drive? Contact our Mazda Experts at Sport Mazda and we can arrange it!

“Never feels flustered” AutoWeek’s take on the Mazda6

The 2014 model year for the full size sedan class has been stirred up by the latest offerings from automakers worldwide. At Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda, a new Mazda dealership in Orlando, Florida, auto enthusiasts have been stopping by at a record pace to get a glimpse and a chance behind the wheel of a top contender in the class, the 2014 Mazda6. AutoWeek has recently taken on the 2014 Mazda6 i Touring to see what the appeal behind Mazda’s latest overhaul brings to the full sized sedan class.

AutoWeek praised the chassis of the 2014 Mazda6 by testifying to the handling of corners and detail that Mazda engineers put into their design. “The Mazda6 rotates nicely through corners and never feels flustered,” according to AutoWeek. Those interested in learning more about the power, performance and comfort of the 2014 Mazda6 can visit the informational research page by the Mazda Experts at Sport Mazda in Orlando. For more information about scheduling a test drive or explore more about Mazda’s in general, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com. The Mazda Experts are here to help!

Source: AutoWeek

“Personality” separates the 2014 Mazda6 from the rest

Car shoppers have never had better choices of midsize sedans as they do now. Safety, style, and performance standards are at an all-time high giving shoppers looking for their next new auto quite the extensive list to choose from. At Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda, a new Mazda dealer in Orlando, the Mazda Experts have heard the desires first-hand that people in the market for midsize sedans are looking for. While safety, performance and style lead the top of the list, most drivers want something that screams personality. Edmunds.com recently had the opportunity to take the 2014 Mazda6 for a full test run and they could not have been clearer that this midsize sedan has a personality that separates it from the rest.

Their full test run of the 2014 Mazda6 paints a picture of athletic appeal with the fast action responsive six-speed automatic transmission that will leave car enthusiasts and shoppers wanting to try it themselves. While their test drive with the Mazda6 was the fully loaded Grand Touring trim, they explained that even the base model, which starts just under $22,000, still gets the same great performance and drivability that gives motorists an exhilarating driving experience. Check out the article for yourself or visit SportMazdaOrlando.com to read more about the 2014 Mazda6. If you are interested in trying out this sporty sedan yourself, schedule a test drive with one of our Mazda Experts and learn why the Mazda6 is earning the praise it has received.

Source: Edmunds.com

Newsday proves you don’t need the Grand Touring to have fun with the Mazda6

It takes the right car to bring back that youthful spirit of speeding down a hill on your bike, kicking your feet out as if you are flying down the road. At Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda, a new Mazda dealer in Orlando, the Mazda Experts aim at making sure you can relive those days with every car you see until you find the perfect memory machine. Among these choices have been the ever increasingly popular 2014 Mazda6 which has reignited a flame in auto enthusiasts’ spirit without breaking the bank. 

Recently, Newsday took a base Sport model (starting price just over $21,000) 2014 Mazda6 that was equipped with the bare essentials for comfort, style, performance, and entertainment. While most reviewers will take the Grand Touring (starting price just over $30,000), the review gave an excellent inside scoop in how sacrificing the upgrades and technology packages does not take away from the performance.

Check out the Newsday review and read their take on the Sport model to see if that changes your mind on whether you need to have a Grand Touring or the more budget friendly Sport 2014 Mazda6. For more information about the differences between the three trims of the Mazda6, take a look at our convenient information research page provided by the Mazda Experts at SportMazdaOrlando.com. Review the different options available and sign up for a test-drive with one of our Mazda Experts. 

Source: Newsday

Does the 2014 Mazda6 match up against the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry?

The midsize sedan market is definitely filled with a wide range of choices to fit all lifestyles. At Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda, a new Mazda dealership in Orlando, auto shoppers have been flooding into our showroom to check out Mazda’s latest offering in the midsize sedan market, the 2014 Mazda6. The Mazda Experts at Sport Mazda know exactly what car shoppers are looking for when it comes to sedans, and the latest Mazda6 meets and exceeds these needs. Recently earning a Top Safety Pick Plus award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, it seems pretty obvious that the Mazda6 is a front runner when looking at safety, but where does it stack up against the rest in style, comfort, and performance?

MotorTrend recently compared the 2014 Mazda6 Grand Touring with the 2013 Honda Accord Sport and 2013 Toyota Camry SE to see which of these top contending vehicles had a clearer edge over the competition. As a top source of automotive news, MotorTrend ranked the 2014 Mazda6 as the best choice out of the three labeling it “graceful and athletic” which help describe the sporty vibe the latest offering by Mazda emits when on the road. For more information about the 2014 Mazda6, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com. Schedule a test drive with a Mazda Expert today to see for yourself what makes this sporty sedan a must drive vehicle to put on your bucket list!

Source: MotorTrend

2014 Mazda6 diesel in action at the Rolex 24 hour endurance race

Burning rubber at the Daytona International Speedway for the 2013 Rolex 24 hour endurance race, three diesel engine 2014 Mazda6’s will try to grab Mazda it’s 24^th class title victory. This month marks the launch of the 2014 Mazda6 at new Mazda dealerships nationwide like Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda in Orlando, Florida. By bringing the diesel engine into the race, Mazda is giving the world a solid preview at the power behind the new Skyactiv-D diesel engine which will be available on the Mazda6 later this year. Three teams will compete in these 2014 Mazda6 diesel powered racecars on January 26-27, 2013 on the legendary Central Florida speedway. Expect to see the diesel powered Mazda6’s in dealerships this summer. For more information about the new 2014 Mazda6, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com, home of the Mazda Experts.


Via: AutoBlog

2014 Mazda6 officially gets up to 38 mpg at a great price!

2013 is finally here and Mazda is kicking off the New Year with the newly redesigned 2014 Mazda6 that launched days ago. New Mazda dealerships like Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda in Orlando, Florida, started seeing display models of the 2014 Mazda6 roll onto the showroom floor at the end of December. Now that January is here, auto shoppers can finally start seeing retail vehicles with an opportunity to test drive before buying. Dealerships will be receiving the new Mazda6s periodically throughout the month before being more readily available on the lot.

The Mazda Experts at Sport Mazda are already knowledgeable about the newest iteration of the Mazda6 and can help interested car buyers choose between the base model starting at $20,880, the i Sport model starting at $22,495 and the i Touring model starting at $24,495. Shoppers that choose a Mazda6 with a manual transmission can enjoy up to 37 mpg on the highway, while shoppers that choose one with an automatic transmission will be able to squeeze an extra mile in fuel economy giving it 38 mpg on the highway. The Skyactiv-D diesel engine will not be an option at first, and according to Mazda USA, they will be appearing in the latter half of 2013 around the time of the 2014 CX-5 launch.

For more information about the 2014 Mazda6 and contacting the Mazda Experts at Sport Mazda, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com.

The Mazda Experts Welcome the 2014 Mazda6

Arriving today on the Mazda Experts showroom floor at Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda in Orlando, Florida, customers and fans of Mazda vehicles can get a chance to get an up close look at the latest remodeled 2014 Mazda6. The Mazda Experts can give you an instructional tour of the vehicle and answer questions you may have regarding the new sedan. They are also able to take orders for future inventory arriving at the beginning of January 2013 when the new Mazda6 is released. 

The 2014 Mazda6 getting detailed in our Mazda Certified Service Center.

Sport Mazda is located one mile south of the Florida Mall on Orange Blossom Trail conveniently located near major roadways to Central Florida shoppers. For more information regarding the launch of the 2014 Mazda6, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com today to reach out to our Mazda Experts or to schedule a service appointment or test drive of a Mazda vehicle.

2014 Mazda6 Pricing Information Surfaces

The 2014 Mazda6 is rolling into showroom floors this week to tease Mazda shoppers for the January 2^nd launch day of the newly remodeled cornerstone sedan. Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda in Orlando, Florida is one of the lucky new Mazda dealerships welcoming the display model to its showroom floor. Pricing information is starting to surface and at a starting base model price of the Mazda6 Sport being $20,880, customers will be getting it equipped with the Skyactiv-MT manual transmission. The well-equipped Grand Touring trim will be starting around $29,495. Interested shoppers can visit their local Mazda dealership this week to place an order for the fully Skyactiv 2014 Mazda6. For more information about the pricing information, visit MazdaUSA.com. To schedule an appointment with a Mazda Expert to learn more about the Mazda6 and placing an order, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com. 

“Japan Premium” and The Future of Mazda

Mazda plans on upscaling their brand to what the Japanese automaker internally coined “Japan Premium” reports Automotive News. Mazda dealerships will be expanding their selection of mass marketed classed models and introducing higher end models to achieve what Mazda Motor Corp. CEO Takashi Yamanouchi has projected “more than 400,000 U.S. units by the fiscal year that ends March 31, 2016.” With recent releases like the 2013 CX-5  and upcoming 2014 Mazda6, the future of Mazda’s lineup will be completely equipped with Skyactiv technologies, a brand the Japanese automaker has seriously invested into.

Mazda dealerships like Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda in Orlando, Florida are able to demonstrate first hand to Central Florida car shoppers the Skyactiv suite of technologies by taking a test drive. In January, expect to see the newly redesigned 2014 Mazda6 in showroom floors. To learn more about future Mazda releases and the opportunity to test drive a Mazda today, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com. The Mazda Experts at Sport Mazda are knowledgeable and happy to help address your concerns today.

“We'll contribute one more acronym to describe the 2014 Mazda6: OMG”

With the launch of the 2014 Mazda6 looming in the near future, January 2013 to be precise, new Mazda dealerships are gearing up for what will definitely be a highly sought after midsized sedan that radiates style and performance. AutoBlog.com’s impressions of the Japanese automaker’s newest iteration in the Mazda6 line of vehicles raves about their hands on experience in France this Fall when they were given the opportunity to test drive the latest Skyactiv equipped Mazda. When on the topic of design, AutoBlog noted “it is the most intensely styled car in the segment. We also happen to think it is the most handsome in the segment by far – and by "far" we mean at least one Astronomical Unit.” The Mazda Experts at Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda in Orlando, Florida agree, this is one hot ticket and it will surely turn heads when driven off the lot!

AutoBlog mentions that they found two “Take this to the bank!” aspects of the new Mazda6, with the first one being style. When it came to the second aspect, AutoBlog proclaimed “the handling is fantastic. If this segment weren't such a big deal we'd be inclined to call it merely "excellent," but we want to make sure there's no misunderstanding as to the performance gap between the Mazda6 and its competitors.” Come January 2013, eager Mazda enthusiasts and fans of the 2014 Mazda6 will be delighted to stroll into their Mazda dealership and get their chance to take a test drive of this beautiful masterpiece of automotive ingenuity. For more information on Mazda vehicles, parts, and accessories, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com to learn how a Mazda Expert can help you experience the quality and performance of a Mazda today!

Edmunds Evaluates the New 2014 Mazda6

More 2014 Mazda6 impressions are hitting the internet after last month’s demonstration in France. As a new Mazda dealership in Orlando, the Mazda Experts at Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda are already receiving many inquiries into the latest Mazda6. Equipped with a full suite of Skyactiv innovations, Edmunds’ Inside Line publication gives further insight into how Mazda’s branded technologies impact the driving experience and performance of the vehicle in their first behind the wheel experience with the new fuel efficient sedan.

One of the Skyactiv features that stand out is the new i-ELOOP regenerative braking system. Edmunds reports “Mazda says that a full capacitor can run the entire car, including air-conditioning, for a full minute.” The performance of the capacitor in the 2014 Mazda6 i-ELOOP helps relieve the engine powered alternator by taking the energy produced by braking to charge and distribute the power to run electronic components during a stop. For more information on the new 2014 Mazda6 and future Skyactiv vehicles, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com.

MotorTrend’s 2014 Mazda6 First Test Drive

Mazda is prepping for the US launch of the 2014 Mazda6 in January 2013 and gave automotive publications a hands on experience recently in France. Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda in Orlando, Florida and many more new Mazda dealerships are anticipating a high volume of demand for the Japanese automaker’s new mid-sized sedan and wagon. Helping fuel the demand are the first hands on impressions of the newest completely redesigned from the wheels up Mazda and Motor Trend has the experience summed up nicely from their recent test drive.

Visit MotorTrend's gallery of the brand new 2014 Mazda6.

Armed with a suite of Skyactiv technologies, the 2014 Mazda6 will be paving the way for Mazda domination in the North American market this coming year. With more details developing on the options and specifications for the United States version, expect a new big player on the block in fuel economy, style, handling, and performance. For more information on Skyactiv technologies and Mazda vehicles, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com. The Mazda Experts at Sport Mazda can help you with any questions or concerns you may have, simply fill out a contact form on our website and we will contact you shortly.

Takeri Concept Versus The 2014 Mazda 6: Can You Spot The Differences?

When the Takeri concept car was unveiled last year, Mazda indicated that the 2014 Mazda6 would be based on this industry innovating model. Mazda dealers in Orlando have been anticipating the demand for the new Mazda 6 for the past year since teasing car enthusiasts with the Takeri concept. With the recent appearances of the new Mazda 6 in Paris, Moscow and Australia, MotorTrend.com took all the facts known about the new model and the Takeri concept and ran a visual comparison.

It is very interesting to note that unlike most production models, the 2014 Mazda 6 looks identical to the Takeri concept, which isn’t very common in the auto industry. Look for the new 2014 Mazda 6 in the future. For more information on new Mazdas and future models, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com. The Mazda Experts at Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda in Orlando, FL are available 7 days a week and can help you with your Mazda questions.

Highly Anticipated: AutoGuide's 2014 Mazda 6 Gallery Gives A Glimpse of Engineering Excellence

The highly anticipated 2014 Mazda 6 is one slick piece of automotive engineering that is one of the sharpest designs to come from Mazda in years. For those that want to feast their eyes on the latest images of the future member of Skyactiv Mazdas, check out AutoGuide.com’s latest gallery. The European wagon model most likely won’t make it to the United States but it is something worth checking out. For more about the upcoming 2014 Mazda 6 and the future Mazda models, check out SportMazdaOrlando.com to find out how a Mazda Expert can help you today.

Straight From Moscow: The 2014 Mazda6 Makes Its Global Debut

Back in August, Mazda unveiled the new 2014 Mazda6 at the 2012 Moscow Motor Show bringing new life to the Mazda6 model. Although not much is widely known about the North American specifications of the 2014 Mazda 6, but if we look at the announced Russian specifications, we can get a hint at what is in store or until Mazda announces them. Established technologies like the SKYACTIV-G, SKYACTIV-Drive and SKYACTIV-MT are making a return in the Russian-specified 2014 Mazda6 with more exciting technologies making a debut.

Gone! The "Mazda Smile" seen on previous Mazda grills have been redesigned for sleek simplicity that catches the eye and won't let go!

The 2014 Mazda6 is going to continue offering fuel efficient transportation through several new systems designed to help deter unneeded fuel consumption. The new i-ELOOP will be making its debut in the 2014 Mazda6. It is the world’s-first capacitor-based regenerative braking system that helps use the energy from frequent acceleration and braking to improve fuel efficiency by 10%. Another system making its first appearance is the “i-stop” which is an idling stop system that offers a class-leading restart time of 0.35 seconds and significantly reduces stop-and-go fuel consumption. Mazda is due to make a full announcement for the North American specifications of the 2014 Mazda6.

For more about the future of Mazda technology, vehicles, and service, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com or stop by Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda in Orlando, FL to speak with one of our Mazda Experts in person.