Mazda CX-3 over Honda HR-V, it's the details that count

One of the things that Mazda has excelled in is the details and nowhere is It more apparent than in the all-new 2016 Mazda CX-3.  In Car and Driver Magazine, September edition, the CX-3 was proclaimed the “hands-down” winner in a full comparison over the Jeep Renegade, Fiat 500X, Chevrolet Trax, Kia Soul, and Honda HR-V.  In another article, Torque News looks at the article and attributes the win to Mazda getting even the little things better.  In the article they used a head-to-head comparison between the Honda HR-V and the Mazda CX-3 to explain why the details were important. 

 

Their first comparison was on performance. 

•  0-30 MPH Sprint:  CX-3 2.8 Seconds, HR-V 3.7 Seconds

•  0-60 MPH Sprint:  CX-3 8.1 Seconds, HR-V 9.3 Seconds

• 0-100 MPH Sprint: CX-3 23.8 Seconds, HR-V 29.1 Seconds

•  In terms of straight line acceleration, the CX-3 is quicker

In the slalom test, the CX-3 is also faster with a speed of 42.1 MPH compared to 39.7 MPH for the HR-V.  In terms of taking turns, the CX-3 is much faster.

They even pointed out that you would think that with higher speeds you would get less MPG.  But not so, the CX-3 tested at 28 MPG thru the tests, and the HR-V was lower at 26 MPG.

The article goes on to show comparisons in the performance of transmissions, torque and horsepower, even in weight. Lighter, more powerful and better transmission is what the comparison showed.

The conclusion that Torque News reaches is that it is the details or the small things that make the CX-3 the winner.  The article concludes with this, “The Mazda was just a tiny bit better in all the categories that add up to quickness and fuel economy. That is what Skyactiv means, and why Mazda talks about it so much.”

Check out the CX-3 on our website, www.SportMazdaOrlando.com or plan a visit to Sport Mazda and make an appointment for a drive.

Source:  Torque News Article: CX-3 Performance Tops Honda HR-V

Source: Car and Driver Magazine, September 2015, Pages 86-97

2016 Mazda CX-3 wins all important Car And Driver comparison test

The results are in for the first full comparison of the small crossover segment and Car and Driver named the 2016 Mazda CX-3 the “hands-down” winner.  The CX-3 was first in 12 of the 22 rating categories, including the “Fun to Drive” and the all-important “best fuel economy” categories. 

The Mazda CX-3 was meticulously compared to the Chevy Trax LT, Honda HR-V EX-L, Fiat 500 X Easy, and the Jeep Renegade Latitude.   And, Car and Driver said that the CX-3 had it where it counts, not in the subjective opinions of testers, but the CX-3 was the car with the highest performance in almost every measured instrument test. 

 

While this comparison did not cover safety as a category, the writers at Torque News felt it was very important to note that the CX-3 has advanced forward collision prevention available.  That makes it eligible for the IIHS, top safety ranking, the Top Safety Pick Plus.  They also noted that Honda has chosen to not compete in the safety race and will not offer any form of forward collision prevention.

We would like to note that the IIHS just announced that the Mazda6 and Mazda CX-5 are two of only four non-luxury models awarded this distinction as Top Safety Rated in Forward Collision Prevention.  See the blog here.

The Car and Driver article titled “2016 Mazda CX-3 tops in Car and Driver Comparison Testing” will appear in the September edition.

Visit Sport Mazda today and drive the CX-3 for yourself.  See what a winner drives like.  

For more information on the 2016 Mazda CX-3 visit the Sport Mazda website Research Center.

Source:  Torque News,Aug 19, 2015.

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

MotorTrend Names Skyactiv Mazda3 The Best 40 MPG Compact Sedan

With plenty of choices in the compact sedan market touting 40 mpg, MotorTrend pitted six big name automakers against each other to find which makes the best fuel efficient sedan. The test compared the Chevy Cruze Eco, Ford Focus SFE, Hyundai Elantra, Honda Civic HF, Mazda3, and Volkswagen Jetta TDI in a battle of drivability, handling, fuel economy, engine performance, and ingenuity. When the test was over, MotorTrend named the Mazda3 the best compact sedan with 40 mpg mileage.

The automotive publication praised the performance and efficiency that Skyactiv technology has come to represent. When it came to the experience behind the wheel, the article reported one test driver saying “Great-handling car, very tossable with quick steering and very good feedback. The Mazda3 is easily the most fun vehicle to drive at the Proving Ground.” You can read MotorTrend’s article on their website. For more information about the Mazda3 and Skyactiv technology, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com and see how you can take a test drive with a Mazda Expert today!

AutoGuide Face Off: 2013 Mazda3 Hatchback vs 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT

Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda in Orlando, Florida has seen the demand for the 2013 Mazda3 firsthand. As a Mazda dealership, the look on the face of someone that has just finished their test drive of the Mazda3 makes us happy to know that the engineering and design is being appreciated and regarded as an excellent driving experience. The fine folks at AutoGuide.com know the feeling and reflected it in their newest article that pitted the 2013 Mazda3 Hatchback against the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT.

These are two cars in the same class and both tout excellent fuel economy, however, as Auto Guide puts it, “While nearly identical in functionality, a week spent testing both cars showed the Mazda to have superior real world fuel economy while also being more fun to drive.” Read the full article on AutoGuide.com to see what they loved and loathed about the Mazda3 and Elantra GT. For more information on Mazda vehicles, service, and parts, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com. You can even speak to a Mazda Expert on our website to see if they can help you with your automotive needs today!

Ford Escape vs Honda CR-V vs Mazda CX-5: An Automobile Mag Comparison

Automobile Mag earlier this year stacked up the 2013 Ford Escape, 2012 Honda CR-V and the 2013 Mazda CX-5 in a comparison of similarly classed vehicles. Out of the three vehicles, the 2013 Mazda CX-5 was the least expensive but that didn't stop Automobile Mag from gushing about it saying...

"somehow this porridge comes across as more substantial, more expensive, and more elegant. Or as Goldilocks might say, it's just right."

Read the entire article on AutomobileMag.com to find out what makes the 2013 Mazda CX-5 a standout vehicle. To test drive a 2013 Mazda CX-5 or learn more about Mazdas, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com. To speak to a Mazda Expert in person, please stop by Don Mealey's Sport Mazda in Orlando, FL today!