IIHS certifies three Mazda vehicles as Top Safety Pick Plus

The most fuel efficient automaker in North America is also one of the safest! The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety has certified the 2014 Mazda3, 2014 Mazda6, and 2014 CX-5 as Top Safety Pick Plus vehicles which distinguishes the safest autos on the road from the rest of the pack.

The safety found in Mazda’s SKYACTIV technology platform has helped revolutionize a brand famous for rotary engines into one that radiates safety, style, and performance. The three vehicles are the first Mazdas to be completely designed and built around SKYACTIV technology platform that has brought new life to the Mazda brand since the days when Ford was the majority stock holder.

In 2013, the only Mazda designated with the Top Safety Pick Plus status was the 2014 Mazda6 while the 2013 CX-5 only managed to earn a Top Safety Pick. Improvements were made to the CX-5 to tackle the newly introduced overlap test which prevented the Plus certification the previous year.

This is also the first year the Mazda3 has earned the Top Safety Pick Plus award which is just another trophy on the shelf of the Car of the Year for auto news sites like AutoGuide.com.

For more information about Mazda vehicles, visit our research center located at SportMazdaOrlando.com.

Via: IIHS

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

2014 Mazda6 diesel racer scores a first ever diesel victory at Indy!

After its debut being the first diesel to compete at Daytona and a first ever diesel victory in the Grand Am class at Road Atlanta, the 2014Mazda6 equipped with the Skyactiv-D engine scored another important milestone victory by becoming the first ever diesel racer to score a victory at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Anticipating a retail launch in the fourth quarter of 2013, Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda, a new Mazda dealership in Orlando, Florida, has begun to see the demand with a flood of inquiries every month wanting to know when exactly the diesel 6 will be available. Mazda has a real winner in the diesel powered Mazda6.

The 2014 Mazda6 Skyactiv-D was the first diesel powered race car to make the paces at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 60 years. According to Mazda, its race modified diesel Mazda6 has an engine that is 51 percent similar to the stock engine and an overall weight that is 63 percent of the stock weight which means the racing platform version of the 6 is closer to a stock version than most major car maker’s racers. With five victories under its hood, there is no doubt that Mazda has the diesel game figured out.

For more information about the 2014 Mazda6 including its technical specs and technology packages, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com.

2014 Mazda6’s fuel efficiency gets a boost with i-Eloop!

Imagine a mid-sized sedan that gets better fuel efficiency than top selling subcompacts. At Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda, an Orlando new Mazda dealership, auto shoppers can get behind the wheel of the 2014 Mazda6 now equipped with Mazda’s i-Eloop technology! Part of the SKYACTIV technology engineering philosophy set by Mazda, the i-Eloop is a regenerative braking system that converts the raw energy created while braking to charge and store energy to power electronic components in the Mazda6. The benefit of this extra power is that fuel economy receives a slight boost pushing it to 28 mpg city and 40 mpg highway which beats top selling subcompacts!

The regenerative braking technology allows the i-Eloop to power electronic components without wasting fuel.

It’s important to note that this kind of mileage is extremely rare in a mid-sized sedan that is not a hybrid or diesel powered. The i-Eloop is available on the 2014 Mazda6 Grand Touring when equipped with the GT Technology package and has a starting price of $32,570. These past few weeks have been pretty exciting for Mazda especially coming off of the recent wave of interest after the unveiling of the 2014 Mazda3 last month. There is no official word yet that the i-Eloop will be available on the new Mazda3 or CX-5 in the near future, but it would be hard not to speculate since the new Mazda3 has taken a strong lead from the Mazda6. For more information on the 2014Mazda6, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com. Our Mazda Experts are always here to help!

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 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.

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.