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The April 2009 Consumer Reports announced that Mazda vehicles performed well overall, and have continued to improve in key areas.

• Mazda, as a company, was awarded 4th place for ‘Who makes the best cars’ (over  BMW, Nissan, and Volkswagen). 

• Mazda Vehicles receiving the coveted ‘Recommended’ status…

2009 Mazda 3
2009 Mazda 5
2009 Mazda CX-7
2009 Mazda CX-9
2009 Mazda Tribute
2009 Mazda RX-8
2009 MX-5 Miata
(Mazda 6 is also expected to achieve this status once the reliability data is released this fall)

• New Vehicle Awards…

2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata - ‘Top Pick’  in the ‘Fun To Drive’ category
2009 Mazda 3i Sport - ‘Best cars under $20,000′
2009 Mazda 3 Hatchback - ‘Most Bang for the Buck’
2009 Mazda MX 5 - ‘Most Bang for the Buck’
2009 Mazda 3 - ‘Top Small Hatchbacks’
2009 Mazda 5 - ‘Top Family’
2009 Mazda 3 - ‘Good Overall Small Sedan’
2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata - ‘Top Roadster’
2009 Mazda Speed 3 - ‘Top Affordable Sporty Cars’
2009 Mazda CX-9 - ‘Top 3 Row SUV’
2009 Mazda 5 - most ‘Overlooked Cars’ (reliable and performs well in testing even though it is not a top-seller)

• Used Vehicle Awards…

Mazda Miata - ‘Best of the Best’ 
Mazda Protege - ‘Best of the Best’
Mazda 3 - ‘Best of the Best’

Notes From Professional Drivers On the CX-9.
 

“Mazda CX-9 – Trucks and sport utilities seldom earn a berth on the All-Stars list, but when was the last time you could call such a vehicle’s engine charming, or its transmission silky? The CX-9 ventures beyond the obligatory nine-to-five routine to play party animal in the off-hours.”
— AUTOMOBILE Magazine All-Stars 2008

“The CX-9 superbly balances roominess and utility with rewarding performance and handling. It’s a lot of fun to drive, and the ride is compliant without being overly cushy.”
— MotorTrend (Long-term test, 20K miles)

 

“Unlike a lot of seven-seaters, it doesn’t make you want to take a nap behind the wheel.”
— AUTOMOBILE Magazine 06.2008 (Test: Four Seasons)

“THREE ROWS: THAT’S ZOOM-ZOOM-ZOOM”
“This could be the best mid sized crossover SUV for the sporty driver needing room for seven passengers.”
— MotorTrend

1st Place: 2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
“Uncommon levels of style and athleticism distinguish the 2008 Mazda CX-9 from every other $40K crossover SUV on the road. The CX-9’s victory in this comparison test proves these aren’t just marketing gimmicks, and indeed, we like the way this 2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring drives. But it takes the win here because it’s roomy, comfortable and an overall pleasant vehicle for daily family use.”
— Edmunds.com 07.2008 (Comparison Test: 2008-’09 Crossover SUVs 2008 Mazda CX-9, 2009 Honda Pilot, 2008 Toyota Highlander)

5Best Trucks 2008
Winner, 2008 MAZDA CX-9 (Category: Large Sport-Utility Vehicle)
“The result: a roomy three-row cargo and people hauler with the option of all-wheel drive, the usual family peacekeeping options, airbags galore, high-quality materials and assembly, slick styling, excellent driver sightlines, high chassis rigidity, and—consistent with Mazda’s Zoom-Zoom ethic—best–in-class agility.”
— Car and Driver 04.2008

“A CROSSOVER THAT’S JUST ABOUT PERFECT”
“As good a blend of tight precision and comfortable compliance as exists in the SUV world, mainstream or luxury”
— USA TODAY (Test Drive: CX-9)

“Mazda CX-9 is a winner, offering up a degree of style and spirited performance in a category of vehicle not known for it.”
— Road & Track
For More Information
Call Cheryl Staats at
316-618-2073
with the Davis-Moore
Internet Department 
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re:Mazda 3: Consumer Reports Best Buy for 2008

For More Information Call
Cheryl Staats at 316-618-2196