MAZDA5 and MX-5 take Top Honors as 'Best Car for the Money'

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

MAZDA5 and MX-5 have been named 'Best Car for the Money' by U.S. News & World Report for 2009. Both Mazda vehicles garnered top honors in their individual segments, for their exceptional value. The MAZDA5 was declared as the best compact crossover, and the MX-5 as the best sports car. The MAZDA5 and MX-5, embody Mazda's design values, sport-inspired styling, and spirited engines. Both vehicles deliver excellent value and fuel economy to buyers.The MAZDA5 is a six-passenger minivan that provides the utility of a minivan with good fuel economy at an affordable price of $17,995 (MSRP). Deemed a multi-activity vehicle MAZDA5 efficiently hauls people and equipment, much like a large SUV. Its Sport, Touring and Grand Touring trim levels are equipped with a long list of standard features. A 153-horsepower, 2.3-liter, four-cylinder engine delivers excellent power and fuel economy.

The legendary MX-5 ranks among the world's most popular sports car for its athletic driving dynamics. Under the hood is a 2.0-liter, 166-horsepower MZR-series engine. MX-5 comes as soft-top or hard top versions, and retails at $20,585 (MSRP). The U.S. News car rankings help car buyers select the best cars according to different categories and determines award winners in each category. The awards are based upon unbiased comparisons of each vehicle with its competitors, combined with total cost of ownership data provided by IntelliChoice.com. Robert Davis, Senior Vice President, Mazda North American Operations, said that, given the economic conditions right now, this award was extremely relevant and reflected Mazda's ambition of making fun and stylish cars, providing great value to customers.

Labels: Best Car for the Money, Mazda5, MX-5

posted by Classic Mazda of Denton at 3:30 AM