The Mazda RX-7: Returning To A Dealership Near You In 2017

Making a comeback in 2017, Mazda has announced that the beloved RX-7 will be returning to dealerships just in time for the 50^th anniversary of the Mazda Cosmo, the original Wankel-powered rotary sports car. As a new Mazda dealership in Orlando, Florida, Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda is excited for the return of this legacy setting coupe especially after Mazda retired their most recent sports car, the RX-8, in 2011. Where the RX-8 failed in fuel economy, the Japanese automaker is aiming to make a turn around and when taking Skyactiv into consideration, they are better equipped with environmentally friendly technologies that can make the new RX-7 a force to be reckoned with.

The 2001 Mazda RX-7 (the last of the RX-7's) was only available in Japan leaving North American auto consumers without the opportunity to easily purchase without the hassle of international importing.

Although little is known about the newest iteration in the lineage of Mazda’s greatest consumer sports car, some details have trickled out from the company’s sports car chief, Nobuhiro Yamamoto. Expect a lighter vehicle similar in weight to the Scion FR-S and closely priced to the Nissan 370Z, which is priced around $33,000 for the base model. More details will emerge as the time gets closer, but expect high demand leading up to its launch. For more information on Mazda vehicles, parts, and accessories, visit the Mazda Experts at SportMazdaOrlando.com. For those located in the Greater Central Florida area, you can contact Sport Mazda to schedule a one-on-one with a Mazda Expert to help answer your questions and fulfill your requests!

2012 Custom Car Show Gives a Glimpse of Mazda Creativity

Mazda’s showing at the 2012 SEMA Show this year brought on the eye candy with three customized concept CX-5s that brought out the best of this beautiful compact crossover. The bloggers at AutoBlog.com went to the show in Las Vegas and captured plenty of pictures and details of these special concepts. Taking a look at the future of Skyactiv, the CX-5 Dempsey concept was stocked with a 2.2-liter Skyactiv-D diesel engine, the first seen in a North American spec CX-5.

Check out their article and photo gallery of all three concepts that any Mazda aficionado will appreciate. For more information about the Mazda CX-5 and Skyactiv, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com. The Mazda Experts at Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda in Orlando, FL are knowledgeable resources of information and can help anyone in person that is interested in a Mazda in the Central Florida area.

AutoGuide Face Off: 2013 Mazda3 Hatchback vs 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT

Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda in Orlando, Florida has seen the demand for the 2013 Mazda3 firsthand. As a Mazda dealership, the look on the face of someone that has just finished their test drive of the Mazda3 makes us happy to know that the engineering and design is being appreciated and regarded as an excellent driving experience. The fine folks at AutoGuide.com know the feeling and reflected it in their newest article that pitted the 2013 Mazda3 Hatchback against the 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT.

These are two cars in the same class and both tout excellent fuel economy, however, as Auto Guide puts it, “While nearly identical in functionality, a week spent testing both cars showed the Mazda to have superior real world fuel economy while also being more fun to drive.” Read the full article on AutoGuide.com to see what they loved and loathed about the Mazda3 and Elantra GT. For more information on Mazda vehicles, service, and parts, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com. You can even speak to a Mazda Expert on our website to see if they can help you with your automotive needs today!

2013 Mazda Skyactiv CX-5 Finalist For 2013 Green Car of the Year!

Green Car Journal has announced their 5 finalists for 2013 Green Car of the Year and showing up on the list is the 2013 Mazda Skyactiv CX-5. As a Mazda dealership in Orlando, Florida, Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda has seen the demand first hand for the fuel efficient environmentally improved Skyactiv CX-5. Normally, people do not associate “green” and “sport utility vehicle” together, but Green Car Journal has recognized the engineering feat that Mazda has achieved with their crossover SUV which is the only type of car in its class that is nominated.

The Skyacitv CX-5 is the most efficient SUV available in the US with an EPA rating of 35 miles per gallon and has a shot at the title when you look at past winners like the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid SUV which won the title in 2008 even with only a gas mileage of 22 mpg which clearly gives hope for a Mazda win this year. We’ll find out who wins the title when the winner is announced next month at the LA Auto Show. For more information about the Mazda CX-5 or Skyactiv vehicles, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com.

Mazda's i-ELOOP: Turning Stopping Power Into Real Power

When the all new Mazda 6 rolls into dealerships nationwide early next year, they are going to be equipped with Mazda’s latest safety and energy saving features. Highlighting one of these features, the new i-ELOOP regenerative braking system will harness energy lost from braking to help power electrical systems that car owners use every day such as air conditioning and the audio system. The i-ELOOP system improves fuel economy by 10 percent by applying energy that would otherwise be lost during braking to charge a capacitor that returns the energy as electricity to help power the electrical systems in the car. The chart below illustrates how the i-ELOOP system works while in motion and during a stop.

The second the foot comes off the pedal, the i-ELOOP system kicks into gear. One of the benefits of using a capacitor over a battery is that it can quickly be charged and discharged unlike a battery. In just a few seconds, the alternator can fully charge the capacitor and power the electrical components without needlessly wasting fuel. Expect more news in the future when Mazda reveals more about the 2014 Mazda 6. Check back here for Mazda news or visit SportMazdaOrlando.com to learn how the Mazda Experts at Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda in Orlando, Florida can help you with your Mazda needs today.

Mazda CX-9 Kodo Infused Design Unveiled In Style

Kicking off the 2013 Australian Motor Show, Mazda has released a new video touting the newly redesigned Mazda CX-9. With updated features and sporting Mazda’s new Kodo design hallmark, the Japanese automaker is bringing new life into the CX-9 lineage. Information has been trickling out for the past few months on the updated SUV including a variation with the inclusion of the Skyactiv-D diesel engine but we won’t have the official North American release facts until Mazda releases them in the near future. Check out the video above and keep checking back for future updates on the all new Mazda CX-9. Visit SportMazdaOrlando.com to find out how you can be notified when the all new Mazda CX-9 becomes available or to test drive any Mazda today!

Takeri Concept Versus The 2014 Mazda 6: Can You Spot The Differences?

When the Takeri concept car was unveiled last year, Mazda indicated that the 2014 Mazda6 would be based on this industry innovating model. Mazda dealers in Orlando have been anticipating the demand for the new Mazda 6 for the past year since teasing car enthusiasts with the Takeri concept. With the recent appearances of the new Mazda 6 in Paris, Moscow and Australia, MotorTrend.com took all the facts known about the new model and the Takeri concept and ran a visual comparison.

It is very interesting to note that unlike most production models, the 2014 Mazda 6 looks identical to the Takeri concept, which isn’t very common in the auto industry. Look for the new 2014 Mazda 6 in the future. For more information on new Mazdas and future models, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com. The Mazda Experts at Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda in Orlando, FL are available 7 days a week and can help you with your Mazda questions.