First Impression: 2014 Mazda3 s Grand Touring on the road

The Mazda Experts at Don Mealey's Sport Mazda, a new Orlando Mazda dealer in Florida, just finished their test drive of the 2.5 liter SKYACTIV equipped 2014 Mazda3 s Grand Touring. Jay Mealey, general manager and partner, gives his first driving impression as we go along with him on his first test drive. With an overview of the comfort and convenience, performance, and technology, the video below highlights the bar of automotive innovation the Mazda has raised. For more information about the new 3, visit our convenient 2014 Mazda3 research page and for auto shoppers or Mazda enthusiasts in the Central Florida area wanting to test drive it for themselves, visit us on our website at SportMazdaOrlando.com.

The 2014 Mazda3 gets the ultimate road test

With confidence bolstered by the successful launch of the 2014 Mazda6 earlier this year, Mazda is set to demonstrate the performance and durability of the new 2014 Mazda3 with a 9,300 mile test drive leading up to the 2013 International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Germany. The extremely popular 2013 Mazda3 has been the leading model sold by new Mazda dealerships like Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda in Orlando, Florida and anticipation for the 2014 is at an all-time high. Embarking on a three phase lengthy test drive, eight of the newly reimagined Mazda3s driven by a team of bloggers, journalists and Mazda dealers will leave from the Hiroshima Mazda manufacturing factory, cross the Sea of Japan by ferry, and drive across Russia, Belarus and Poland before arriving in Frankfurt a few days before the show.

Mazda enthusiasts can follow the progress of the road test between August 3^rd and September 4^th online at www.mazda.co.uk/mazdaroute3/ giving a glimpse and extended impression of the new 3 before it arrives in showroom floors by the end of September. A lot of trust is being placed in the SKYACTIV platform which is the culmination of dedicated engineering by Mazda to create a safe, fuel efficient vehicle while maintaining the driving experience and performance of higher priced autos.

For more information regarding SKYACTIV technology and the vehicles you can find it in, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com.

2014 Mazda3 test drive impressions

The 2014 Mazda3 is everything a car enthusiast would want in a compact and more. Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda, a new Mazda Orlando dealership, has begun to feel the effects of Mazda3 fever with several curious shoppers wanting to know when they can get behind the wheel of the new 3. AutoBlog.com recently had the opportunity to take Mazda’s newest SKYACTIV overhaul for a test drive which left a strong impression.

In their article, they mention that it “is good for plenty of smiles from behind the wheel, simply because of how willing it is to be driven hard.” From the 5-point aggressive grille and LED lights to the suspension and handling, their full analysis conclusively states that the Mazda3 is “the best-driving car in the segment.” Pricing details are beginning to emerge from Mazda which anticipates a starting price below $17,000. Another piece of information is the mileage specs for the 2.0 and 2.5 liter engines which will receive 30 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway for the 2.0 liter and 28 city/29 highway mpg for the 2.5 liter.

For more information on the Mazda3, keep following the Mazda Experts blog. If you’re interested in learning more about the current line-up of Mazda models, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com and visit our convenient research pages where you can learn more about the 2014 Mazda6, 2014 CX-5 and more!

Via: AutoBlog.com

“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

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.

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.

MotorTrend’s 2014 Mazda6 First Test Drive

Mazda is prepping for the US launch of the 2014 Mazda6 in January 2013 and gave automotive publications a hands on experience recently in France. Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda in Orlando, Florida and many more new Mazda dealerships are anticipating a high volume of demand for the Japanese automaker’s new mid-sized sedan and wagon. Helping fuel the demand are the first hands on impressions of the newest completely redesigned from the wheels up Mazda and Motor Trend has the experience summed up nicely from their recent test drive.

Visit MotorTrend's gallery of the brand new 2014 Mazda6.

Armed with a suite of Skyactiv technologies, the 2014 Mazda6 will be paving the way for Mazda domination in the North American market this coming year. With more details developing on the options and specifications for the United States version, expect a new big player on the block in fuel economy, style, handling, and performance. For more information on Skyactiv technologies and Mazda vehicles, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com. The Mazda Experts at Sport Mazda can help you with any questions or concerns you may have, simply fill out a contact form on our website and we will contact you shortly.