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Mazda Claims Top Spot in Recent Reliability Survey

The report, which was issued by independent automotive extended-warranty specialists, Warranty Direct, put Mazda vehicles in first place in one of the world's largest-ever reports on vehicle reliability.

"A Lowest True Cost to OwnSM Vehicle" January & February 2007
— Edmunds.com (MAZDA5 January & February 2007 & MAZDASPEED3 January 2007)

"All things considered, Mazda is still the established master of the compact roadster game."
— Motor Trend (MX-5 winning a comparison test against the Pontiac Solstice)

"No matter what you call the RX-8, it’s a great car with an innovative approach and admirable engineering."
— NewCarTestDrive.com

The MAZDASPEED3 DISI turbo is one of the Ward’s 10 Best Engines for 2007
"Developing 263 hp from just 2.3L displacement, the direct-injected 4-cyl is one of the most power-dense engines available in the US market"
— Ward’s Auto World 1.2007


10Best Cars 2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED3
— Car and Driver 2007

Consumers' Most Wanted Vehicles for 2007
1st Place 2007 MAZDA3 Sedan Under $20,000*
Readers cast their votes for the best cars and trucks on sale for 2007 as part of Edmunds.com's 2007 Consumers' Most Wanted Vehicle Awards

"In this segment, the MAZDA3 is the car we would find ourselves owning, and with the wide selection of power plants, body styles, and optional equipment, the latest little Mazda seems ready to suit any small car buyer's desires."
— automobilemag.com (Automobile Magazine)

"With all the new vehicles being marketed to first-time buyers, we believe the one that stands out as having the most "bang for the buck" is the MAZDA3."
— Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com)

* (Tied for 1st with Honda Civic Sedan)


10Best Cars 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata
(winner of eighth trophy)
— Car and Driver 2007

SPORTS CAR -MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT MAZDA 5, MIATA SPORT
— KIPLINGER.COM, (KIPLINGER 2007 PICKS)

"Highest Ranked Compact Sporty Car in Initial Quality, Two Years in a Row."
— J.D. Power and Associates

Mazda MX-5 Miata received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact sporty cars in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2006-2007 Initial Quality StudiesSM. 2007 study based on responses from 97,390 new-vehicle owners, measuring 250 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2007. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.

"All-weather flexibility, one-button top operation, still a sweetheart to drive."
— Car and Driver 2/07 (Short Take: Mazda MX-5 Power Retractable Hardtop Grand Touring)


1st Place, "GOTTA HAVE IT" & "FUN TO DRIVE" 2007 RX-8 Grand Touring scored highest in comparison test: Best Sports Car for $35,000. RX-8 Grand Touring / Audi TT 2.0T / Nissan 350Z / Ford Shelby GT
— Car and Driver 6/2007

"With the unique hum of the rotary engine, 50:50 even weight distribution and adequate seating for four adults, Mazda's RX-8 combines the fun of driving a true sports car and the practicality needed to travel with more than one passenger."
— Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com)

"The idea of a four-door sports car has been bandied about for decades, but Mazda's efforts are likely to set a new benchmark in this area."
— Edmunds.com


"Any i or s Sport Value Edition nets lots of functional goodies at an attractive price."
— Motor Trend 09.2007 (2008-2009 NEW CARS THE ULTIMATE GUIDE)

"Zoom-Zoom That Breathes Easier" The 2.3L engine-equipped MAZDA6 Sports Sedan and MAZDA6 5-Door meet the ultra-clean Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV) standards in five states in America, including California.
— media.ford.com

"You don’t have to shell out for a hybrid to drive clean." MAZDA6 2.3-liter engine, PZEV MPG: 24/32 M/T, 24/31 A/T*
— Autobytel.com

"It’s sportier than the other cars in its class, both in appearance and in its handling and driving dynamics. It’s more agile and holds the road better than other mid-size sedans, such as the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Nissan Altima."
— New Car Test Drive.com

*(Reflective of 2007 Federal MPG Standards)


"A Lowest True Cost to OwnSM Vehicle" January & February 2007
— Edmunds.com

"But the many clever packaging features, like sliding middle-row seats with under-cushion storage, sports-sedan handling, and the promise of 27-mph highway fuel economy made us feel like Mazda's starting a party that'll soon be rockin'."
— Motor Trend

"There are no other three-row vehicles this small or small SUVs or wagons this flexible, with reasonable room for six, or two and a lot of stuff."
— TheCarConnection.com

"The MAZDA5 fills an important product vacuum: the urban minivan. A good balance of wagon/van and soccer mom/sporty, the MAZDA5 can hold six yet squeeze into tight spaces and around sharp corners."
— Edmunds.com


"The handling is steady, tight, and nimble around town. The ride on a return suspension is excellent."
— New Car Test Drive.com 05/2007

"The interior has been totally redesigned to be convenient, while affording as much comfort as possible for $20,000 SUV, and that’s plenty."
— New Car Test Drive.com 05/2007

"The Tribute is an agile and powerful little SUV. It handles better than other sport-utilities. Its sharp steering allows the driver to guide it precisely. At high speeds, the Tribute is supremely stable. Handling response is relatively taut without that mushiness that characterizes SUVs with big off-road tires and long-travel suspensions."
— New Car Test Drive.com


"Combined with car-like handling and striking looks, the CX-7 offers not only adequate ‘Zoom’ worthy of the company motto, but room to boot."
— AUTOWEEK 01.2007

SMALL CROSSOVERS BEST NEW SMALL CROSSOVER MAZDA CX-7 SPORT AWD
— KIPLINGER.COM, (KIPLINGER 2007 PICKS)

"CX-7 is likely to be a very dangerous vehicle for those who think they are just looking."
— USA TODAY

"If Mazda keeps this up, it may just become my favorite car company. The Mazda 5 nano-van was already proof of intelligent life on the planet. The CX-7 now threatens every other pseudo-ute wagon. It has arrestingly original lines with Lambo-like windshield rake and tapered roofline. It turns rings around a Toyota Highlander with slop-free steering and stout body control. It cruises freeways without choppy ride of a Nissan Murano. The inside is spacious in the two-row class, and the turbo four makes speed smoothly and with surprisingly low-end wallop."
— CAR AND DRIVER


MOTOR TREND SPORT/UTILITY OF THE YEAR, 2008 CX-9
"Exceptional value, superiority in its class, and most significant development on the new SUV scene"
— Motor Trend 11.2007

"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, 02/2007 (Test Drive: CX-9)

"THREE ROWS: THAT’S ZOOM-ZOOM-ZOOM"
Best Buy: “This could be the best mid sized-crossover SUV for the sporty driver needing room for seven passengers."
— Motor Trend

"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

EDMUNDS.COM
EDITOR'S MOST WANTED
SUV UNDER $35,000

"With the 2007 CX-9, Mazda has hit on a fresh combination of style and third-row seat practicality, with a proportional dose of its trademark zoom-zoom added for good measure."
— Edmunds.com


"One of our test pilots says emphatically that the B4000 Cab Plus 4 is the best compact truck he's ever driven. ‘Not only that, the four-door configuration is fantastic for providing access to the stuff that can be carried behind the front seats.'"
— AMI Auto World Magazine