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.

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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.


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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.

Will Mazda Move into Premium Mini Market?

Mazda is apparently looking into moving into the premium sub-B class auto market, a class of vehicle it has never ventured into before. As a new and pre-owned dealership in Central Florida, we at Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda have sold used mini cars in the past and understand that customers looking for that type of vehicle are primarily using it for local transportation. A move into this class would finally allow us to offer premium small car shoppers a warm welcome into the Mazda family.

The Mazda Kiyora Concept

In an interview with Auto Car, vice-president of research and development at Mazda Europe, Ichiro Hirose, hinted that Mazda could have a mini ready in the next two or three years. This isn’t the first time the Japanese automaker has attempted to venture into this market. In 2008, the Kiyora concept fit the bill of the premium sub-B class but never came to fruition. We will keep our ear to the ground for future announcements about a possible mini Mazda. For more information on Mazda vehicles, parts, and services, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com.