2014 Mazda6 is Popular Mechanics’ 2013 Car of the Year

Fuel economy, responsive slick handling and an upscale appearance has been rewarded in the 2014 Mazda6 sedan with Popular Mechanics’ 2013 Car of the Year!

At Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda Orlando, auto shoppers have found the perfect car they are looking for in the Mazda6 due to the fact it is one of the best equipped vehicles in its class while remaining affordable.

Popular Mechanics took every test drive over 2013 and narrowed it down to the top 10 cars of each segment. To help select a winner, the editors took the most important qualities to Popular Mechanics’ readers to make a final decision. They found that the 2014 Mazda6 met the affordability, utility, fuel efficiency, performance, innovation and design that their readers would appreciate.

Features like the i-ELOOP regenerative braking system, SKYACTIV-G 2.5 liter gas engine, the SKYACTIV-MT manual and SKYACTIV-AT automatic transmission, and the striking beauty of the KODO “Soul of Motion” design language make the 2014 Mazda6 a clear choice for auto enthusiasts.

For more information about the 2014 Mazda6, visit our website at SportMazdaOrlando.com where you can schedule yourself an appointment with a Mazda Expert to test drive a Mazda today.

Via: AutoBlog.com

Spotted: Is this the new 2015 Mazda3?

Hot on the tail of the Xbox Live vehicle unveiling stream event announcement, it looks like the suspicions of what could be announced may be the 2015 Mazda3!

At Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda, a new Mazda dealer in Orlando, Florida, auto shoppers have begun to voice their interest in the next generation of Mazda3’s. The picture above looks similar to the images of the new Mazda3 featured in a Japanese publication last month and resembles the 2014 Mazda6 with the sleek Soul Red paint job and curvature at the front. This is one good looking hatchback!

We are speculating that the unveiling next week will be the brand new 2015 Mazda3 which we are anticipating to appear on showroom floors in early January 2014. For more information about the current 2013 Mazda3 or other Mazda’s, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com, home of the Mazda Experts!

Via: Auto Evolution

2013 Mazda Miata is the world’s fastest…

The 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata is the world’s fastest convertible… when it comes to covering up from the rain! The Mazda Experts at Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda, a new Mazda dealership in Orlando, Florida, has seen the rise in interest after the improvements to the power retractable hardtop were made to the 2013 Miata. Mazda’s latest video pits a stock MX-5 against heavyweight convertibles such as the Chevrolet Corvette, Lamborghini Gallardo, Porsche 911, and a few high priced top contenders in a ¼ mile drag race. The race kicks off with a blast from a high powered water hose simulating a rain storm to see how long it takes each convertible to raise and lock their power retractable roof and cross the finish line.

The 2013 MX-5 Miata had the power retractable hard top up in just 12 seconds which beat out the second place Porsche 911 Carrera by 5.1 seconds. If you were looking for another reason to consider getting Mazda’s iconic roadster convertible, fast responsive rain protection has earned a spot on the list. For more information regarding the 2013 MX-5 Miata, visit our convenient information Miata vehicle research page on our website at SportMazdaOrlando.com.

2.5 liters make all the difference in the 2014 Mazda CX-5

When Mazda released the 2013 CX-5 last year, it rocked the industry with it's incredible chassis, stylish design and impressive fuel economy which redefined the crossovers. At Don Mealey's Sport Mazda, a new Mazda dealership in Orlando, Florida, it became one of the most popular cars for auto shoppers to test drive. In January, Mazda updated the popular crossover by making a few alterations including the upgrade from a 2-liter SKYACTIV gasoline engine to a 2.5-liter SKYACTIV engine.


Recently, Car and Driver had the opportunity to test out the 2.5 liter 2014 CX-5 AWD and compare their results with last year's 2.0 liter 2013 CX-5. Performance-wise, the extra half liter boosted the CX-5's horsepower by 35 resulting in a 1.6 second difference over the 2.0 liter engine's 0-to-60 time clocking in a 7.6 seconds. Car and Driver described the 2.5 liter 2014 CX-5 as “a bit of an instigator, cutting and running in traffic situations,” while the 2.0 liter “would best wait for a wider opening.”


For more information regarding the 2014 CX-5, read the Mazda Experts convenient CX-5 research page or visit SportMazdaOrlando.com and ask the Mazda Experts. If you're in the Central Florida area, schedule a test drive of the CX-5 with the Mazda Experts and experience for yourself what makes this a must-drive crossover.

Via:  Car and Driver

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

RUMOR: Next up for a SkyActiv makeover, the 2015 MX-5 Miata!

Earlier this year, Mazda and Alfa Romero forged a new partnership which will be bringing a newly designed Mazda MX-5 Miata starting in 2015. At Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda, a new Mazda dealership in Orlando, Florida, our customers have shared with us the relief that the SkyActiv technologies in the 2013 Mazda3 and 2014 CX-5 and Mazda6 bring by offering great fuel economy and unparalleled safety features. Rumors have it that by the model cycle for 2015, the MX-5 Miata will be joining the other SkyActiv vehicles by coming equipped with a 1.3 liter turbocharged diesel SkyActiv engine!

Just a concept? or reality? We'll know soon enough!

It’s also rumored that the new SkyActiv diesel engine that will be added to the 2015 MX-5 Miata will be a modified 1.6 liter SkyActiv engine with an output of approximately 130 horsepower. If this is true, then it would officially make it the lowest horsepower a Miata has had since 1996. However, Mazda is looking at new design and manufacturing techniques that would drop the overall weight getting it down to about 1,760 pounds. While no official word is out by Mazda on the next generation of Miata’s, we’ll know more as time goes by. For more information about new Mazda’s and the current 2013 MX-5 Miata, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com. Sign up for a test drive on our website to experience the thrill of Mazda’s legacy roadster with a Mazda Expert today!

Mazda MX-5 Miata: A road-tripping kind of roadster

The Mazda MX-5 Miata can largely be considered the world’s most popular roadster that has a legacy spanning over 30 years. The Mazda Experts at Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda, a new Mazda dealership in Orlando, Florida, love to see it when auto shoppers get that smile on their face that only a sporty roadster can deliver. Yahoo! Autos recently took the 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata on a road-trip to the famous Natchez Trace Parkway that cuts through Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee for a test drive unlike any other.

Anyone that drives a Miata can tell you how easily you can grow attached to it after taking it for a cruise on twisty winding roads. According to Yahoo! Auto’s test driver, “you ditch the descriptive “it," and start using “she” or “her." It becomes less mechanical and more emotional.” If you are in the market for a sporty new car, the 2013 MX-5 Miata can spice up your driveway and make the neighbors jealous. For more information about the 2013 MX-5 Miata, check out our convenient research page on our website at SportMazdaOrlando.com. Schedule a test drive today with the Mazda Experts and they will contact you as soon as possible!

Source: Yahoo! Autos

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 awarded the 2013 IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus

Safety should always be a number one concern for all new car buyers when looking for a new vehicle, especially those with families. At DonMealey’s Sport Mazda, shoppers that visit our new Mazda dealer showroom have expressed their concerns when regarding selecting the safest vehicle for their family. We are proud to say that the all-new 2014 Mazda6 that released earlier this year has been awarded the 2013 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick Plus award, a first ever for Mazda! While Mazda is no stranger to the IIHS Top Safety Pick awards, it’s the first time receiving the Plus award since the introduction of overlap tests that focused on what happens in the event of a collision happening to the front corners of a vehicle.

The 2014 Mazda6 truly embodies the philosophy behind SKYACTIV technology. With excellent fuel economy unlike any other car in its class, a lighter stronger body, and now officially recognized outstanding safety ratings, the 2014 Mazda6 is just Mazda raising and setting standards for future models down the road. For more information about the Mazda6 and its styling options, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com. Schedule a test drive with a Mazda Expert to learn firsthand what makes this a driving experience unlike any other.

Does 2.5 liters make a difference with the 2014 Mazda CX-5?

Continuing the momentum that the 2013 debut of the CX-5 brought to Mazda’s line up, the 2014 keeps delivering an automotive experience that has drivers wondering what Mazda will think of next. As a new Mazda dealership in Central Florida, Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda understands what auto shoppers are looking for in a crossover and are proud to meet these expectations with the 2014 Mazda CX-5. Last year’s model carried over a 2.0 liter engine capable of delivering 155 horsepower across all available trims. This year, Mazda has introduced a brand new 2.5 liter engine, alongside with the 2014 Mazda6, to up the ante on horsepower by 19% allowing drivers to attack hills and accelerate faster with ease.

Safety is always on Mazda’s mind with every new iteration of their vehicles and this remains the same with the 2014 CX-5. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the 2013 CX-5 a Top Safety Pick thanks to the safety conscious efforts of Mazda’s engineers. The 2014 continues to improve upon safety by introducing a new Smart City Brake Support system allowing drivers on dense urban roads to avoid low speed collisions by applying the brakes if the driver does not. For more information about the 2014 Mazda CX-5 and how you can get the opportunity to test drive one, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com where the Mazda Experts are ready to help you with your automotive needs.

Mazda wins the Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost To Own Award

Chalk up another win for Mazda as they have been named Kelley Blue Book’s 5-Year Cost To Own Award winner for a non-luxury brand. As a new Mazda dealership, Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda in Orlando, Florida commonly hears from customers that sticker price is always a concern when purchasing a new vehicle, but long-term costs in fuel, maintenance and insurance greatly determine whether a car is really affordable. Kelley Blue Book examined the full line up of 2013 vehicles released over the past year across all brands and has officially recognized Mazda as the greatest in long-term vehicle value. Thanks to a low depreciating value, fuel costs, and costs for maintenance and repairs, KBB recognized that models such as the 2013 Mazda3 and CX-5 greatly increased Mazda’s rank to the top of the list compared to last year.

Not only did Mazda win for overall brand, but the 2013 Mazda5 won for the lowest 5-year cost in the minivan/van category. Mazda’s commitment to making affordable, efficient and fun to drive vehicles paints a picture of the future ahead full of more awards to solidify the Mazda brand a must-own. For more information about Mazda vehicles including the 2013 Mazda5, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com to learn how the Mazda Experts can help save you money in the long run on your next vehicle purchase.

Via: Kelley Blue Book

The Mazda Experts awarded the 2013 Gold Cup Service Award

Mazda has announced the recipients of its highest honor, the 2013 Mazda Gold Cup Award which recognizes dealerships across North America for its dedication to customer service. The Mazda Experts of this very blog are proud to announce that Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda in Orlando, Florida has received the honor of earning this award due to the dedication that our Mazda Experts and service specialists deliver to the customer service experience to the Central Florida area. New Mazda customers have testified to the great service on our Dealer Rater profile page leaving kind words such as “I appreciate the professionalism of each of the Mazda representatives.”

Whether you are looking for a new 2014 Mazda CX-5 or 2014 Mazda6, or perhaps a used certified Mazda, schedule a visit with a Mazda Expert. You can also schedule a test drive on our website, SportMazdaOrlando.com.  To learn more about Mazda’s, visit our vehicle research pages for vehicles like the 2013 CX-9 and 2013 Mazda3, or our Mazda Experts Skyactiv Central to learn about Mazda’s environmental friendly technology.

First ever Green Car Technology award goes to Mazda’s Skyactiv

At this year’s Washington Auto Show in DC, Green Car Journal introduced a new award in recognizing green technologies in the automotive industry. Mazda has been coursing its own path of progress with the Skyactiv technology system being implemented into vehicles at new Mazda dealerships like Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda in Orlando, Florida. The award was presented to Mazda was in recognition of the benefits the Skyactiv system brings to fuel economy and reduction in greenhouse-gas emissions. In the past year, Mazda has launched two vehicles designed from the ground up around Skyactiv with the brand new 2014 Mazda6 and the newly updated 2014 CX-5. For more information about Skyactiv technology or make an appointment to meet a Mazda Expert, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com today!

Via: AutoBlog.com

Skyactiv wins again: Mazda3, CX-5 named Top Safety Picks

For a second year in a row the Mazda3 has been among the Top Safety Picks by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety along with a solid debut to the esteemed list, the CX-5. Car shoppers concerned with safety when searching for a new or pre-owned vehicle have visited the Mazda Experts in Central Florida at Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda. These shoppers become true believers in Skyactiv technology when it comes to the safety features as did the panel at the IIHS that saw the Skyactiv-Body and Skyactiv-Chassis add to the overall safety factor while six airbags, “crusable” brake and accelerator pedal assembly and collapsible steering column made the 2013 Mazda3 and 2014 CX-5 worthy of a Top Safety Pick. These two vehicles join 117 other models by manufacturers across the globe. For more information on Mazda vehicle safety and how to test drive one of the Top Safety Picks, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com where the Mazda Experts are ready to help you today!

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.