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.

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Via: IIHS

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.

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!

Mazda5 Named Among the “Best Family Cars of 2012” By Edmunds

Voted among the top 15 best family vehicles of 2012 by Edmunds, the Mazda5 represents the value, safety, and family accommodations. Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda in Orlando, Florida is a new Mazda dealership in Central Florida that understands the sacred nature of the family budget. When in a position to make a smart budgeted choice for a new auto for your family, Sport Mazda recommends the 2012 Mazda5 due to its family friendly features. Edmunds.com weighed these features, safety, performance, interior and exterior styling, reliability, and price to compile their list of 15 top family cars of the year.

Listed in the Crossover/Compact Minivan category, the Mazda5 is the only Mazda to grace the list this year. The affordable, starting at just over $19,500, Mazda5 can fit 6 passengers comfortably in 3 rows of seats. Getting your family to and from where it needs to go is extremely important and Jim O’Sullivan, president and CEO of Mazda North American Operations says “safety and reliability are top concerns for all car buyers, as passengers are by far the most previous ‘cargo’ that any vehicle will ever carry.” To learn more about the 2012 Mazda5 and how you can schedule a test drive, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com today! The Mazda Experts at Sport Mazda are knowledgeable resources of everything Mazda and can help answer your questions or concerns by contacting them online.

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.

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i-ACTIVSENSE: The Future of Mazda Safety Coming Soon

When the 2014 Mazda6 launches next year, safety will definitely be a major highlight of changes being introduced to the updated model. Among these features will be the i-ACTIVSENSE, Mazda’s newest perimeter safety monitoring and response system. Sensors installed on the 2014 Mazda6 will be able to help the driver in many events that can occur on the road that requires quick responses. One of these monitoring systems is Mazda Radar Cruise Control which judges traveling speed and distance to the vehicles ahead which causes it to work within a set speed range to maintain a safe following distance adding convenience and safety to cruise control.

The Mazda Radar Cruise Control is only a taste of the many features you will find with i-ACTIVSENSE. The chart above gives a demonstration of the monitoring systems at work. Not only does it provide driver support, but also hazard recognition and collision avoidance/ damage reduction support. Some hazards and conditions that these systems help monitor are lane drifting, oncoming traffic, and blind spots. For more information Mazda safety and Mazdas in general, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com.

Engineered For Safety: Skyactiv Gets The Grade

The 2013 Mazda Skyactiv CX-5 is the epitome of safety for the future of Mazda vehicles. Traditional unibody vehicles focus on displacing crash energy primarily through the floor pan. The 2013 Skyactiv CX-5 was designed using the Skyactiv-Body which, as blogged about earlier, is engineered to handle the energy from a collision. Energy gets distributed through the floor, door beams, and over the roof reducing the physical jolt in the passenger compartment giving it an edge in safety over other similarly classed competitors.

Mazda engineers started by taking the top federal and independent crash-test criteria and took a reverse engineering approach to achieve their desired results. Not only will the rigidity and structure of the body will keep you safe in the event of a dramatic collision, but it also increases the Skyactic CX-5’s handling, ride quality, and interior quietness. With these safety and performance features, it’s easy to see why the 2013 Mazda Skyactiv CX-5 is a must own!

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Skyactiv-Body: Lighter, Stronger, Safer, Better

With a 30% stiffer frame and 8% lighter weight difference than previous models, the Skyactiv-Body was engineered for the future of autos. Made from a high-tensile steel, the lightweight body is designed with the key elements of lightness, stiffness and effective crash-energy management to help provide a fuel-efficient, sharp-handling and safe vehicle.

The new Skyactiv-Body delivers terrific Zoom-Zoom handling, exceptional ride comfort and significantly better crash safety as proven by top ranking safety results. You can find the Skyactiv-Body in the 2013 Skyactiv Mazda CX-5. For more about Skyactiv technology or anything Mazda, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com. Our Mazda Experts are available to help your Mazda needs in person at Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda in Orlando, FL.