If you asked 100 people what the best cars to buy are for the 2017 model year, you would probably receive a wide range of opinions. That’s why it’s important to look to experts in the automotive industry to see what they have to say. In the case of Mazda, the brand continues to rack up awards and receive recognition for its current lineup.
Usually, the awards we highlight here on the Mazda of Lodi blog are for models in their entirety. Today, however, we’re here to highlight a single engine. The engine we are talking about is the 2.5-liter turbocharged power plant found in Mazda’s all-new 2016 CX-9 midsize SUV, which recently earned a 2017 Wards 10 Best Engines award.
The 2017 Mazda3 and the 2016 MX-5 just keep winning awards from Car and Driver magazine. With their 10Best awards, which features more than 40 different makes and more than 400 new models, both models finished within the top 10. So just what makes the Mazda3 and MX-5 so popular?
If you’re shopping around for a new vehicle, you may be asking yourself, what is the best car brand for 2017? That’s a good question, but it’s also one that is likely to receive many different answers. Of course, at Mazda of Lodi, we would say it is Mazda with its Mazda3 four-door sedan, Mazda3 five-door hatchback, Mazda6 midsize sedan and MX-5 Miata roadster. In our case, however, we have something to back up our opinion.
Every now and then a new rumor or report comes out about the potential for a new rotary-powered sports car from Mazda. Well, it’s time for another one. Although we’re taking everything with a grain of salt, this one does have us excited. So, without further ado, here is what we know about the possible 2020 Mazda RX-9, should it be called that.
Raising a child in their teenage years can be a lot of work with many questions. If your son or daughter is of driving age, one question you may have is, what is the best car to buy for a teenager? Whether they’ve just earned their driver’s license and need a new vehicle or are preparing to head off to college, you’ll definitely want to consider your options carefully.
A few months back, we addressed the question many drivers have of whether the MX-5 Miata will ever receive a turbocharged engine under the hood. Within that discussion, we mentioned how Mazda’s iconic roadster gets its performance by keeping things lightweight rather than trying to force more power into the engine. Many driving enthusiasts love this approach, but how light can Mazda really go? And how much will the 5th generation Mazda MX-5 Miata weigh?
Though the CX-9 may be far larger than the Mazda3 compact sedan or Mazda6 midsize sedan, its use of a brand new SKYACTIV turbocharged engine has been causing Mazda fans to ask, will the Mazda3 and Mazda6 get a turbocharged engine? It may be possible. Or maybe not.
Convertibles can be a blast to drive, and although they may not be as popular as they used to be, there are still some exciting sports cars out there that wear the convertible design very well. The only problem drivers often face, though, is that these vehicles tend to be outside the budgets of everyday people. So, if you’re in the market for one, you’ll want to find the best affordable convertible car for 2016.
Though the US market is mostly focused on small crossovers and SUVs, if you’re in the market for a hatchback car instead, you still have quite a few great options to consider. Thankfully, there are many resources available to you to find the best family hatchback car for 2016.