Mazda Awards

Everything we do is daring, ingenious and fun. Our awards acknowledge and prove that our ground-breaking SKYACTIV Technology is an unbeatable combination of efficiency and driving performance. Take a look at our most recent award wins below.

Mazda

Mazda voted the 4th best Motoring manufacturer in the Driver Power Survey 2013

Auto Express editor in chief Steve Fowler said: "This is an extremely comprehensive survey and we get a larger and larger response each year. Driver Power is very significant both for the car manufacturers and customers and Mazda has made great strides forward over the past 12 months."

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All-new Mazda6

CarBuyer car of the year 2013 - Best Large Family Car awarded to the all-new Mazda6 Saloon

CarBuyer car of the year 2013 - Best Estate Car awarded to the all-new Mazda6 Tourer

Both models of the all-new Mazda6 won the awards for their ‘good looks, fun driving experience, comfort, low running costs, reliability and impressive levels of equipment’.

“The new Mazda 6 has really taken the large family car sector by storm. As if its blend of style, quality and dynamism wasn’t enough, the use of clever SKYACTIV technologies means its incredibly efficient, too, whether you go for the saloon or super-spacious Tourer.” - Test panel judge – Steve Fowler (editor-in-chief).

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Fleet News Awards

Fleet News Awards 2013 - 'Best Upper Medium Car’ accolade.

The all-new Mazda6 has been named by fleet motor industry experts as car of choice in the upper-medium category, fighting off tough competition from brands such as VW, Ford, Hyundai and Vauxhall.

“The Mazda6 offers power with efficiency. Its ground-breaking technology in using lightweight materials and re-engineering the drivetrain has resulted in excellent, highly efficient petrol and diesel engines. The car is well equipped and exceptional to drive, while the judges noted the fleet-friendly badging for a simplified line up.” -  Judges’ Comments

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Mazda CX-5

What Car? Car of the Year 2013 - Best SUV under £25,000

‘The CX-5’s low running costs and the strength of its diesel engine are hard to resist. It’s an unbeatable buy at (much) less than £25,000.’ - What Car?

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Mazda CX-5 voted number 1 in the SUV Category of the Driver Power Survey 2013

Mazda CX-5 claims 1st place in the SUV Category of the Auto Express Driver Power Survey

Mazda CX-5 achieved 89.63% in the Auto Express Driver Power Survey, the largest and most comprehensive poll of car owners in the UK, scoring in the top 50 percent in all categories. The Mazda CX-5 achieved its highest rankings for in-car technology, ease of driving and ride quality categories.

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Mazda CX-5 voted overall 5th in the Driver Power Survey 2013

Mazda CX-5 claims 5th place in the top 100 cars Auto Express Driver Power Survey

The Mazda CX-5 achieved its highest rankings for in-car technology, ease of driving and ride quality categories.

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Mazda CX-5 - What Car? Green Awards

“The Mazda CX-5 offers an extraordinary amount of car for the price,” said What Car? editor-in-chief Chas Hallett at the awards ceremony held at The Imagination Gallery in London yesterday (Wednesday 19 September).

“As well as great fuel economy and low emissions, it has loads of standard equipment, plenty of passenger space and an elevated seating position. The flexible seating can also be folded flat in a second for easy loading.”

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Mazda CX-5 - Auto Express New Car Best Crossover

Praising the Mazda CX-5, Auto Express editor-in-chief, Steve Fowler, commented: “The CX-5 has set a new benchmark for crossovers combining space, quality and style with a great drive and incredible efficiency. It’s rare that you can get all that in one affordable package that won’t cost the earth to run – this is a car that can make you smile and keep you smiling.”

SKYACTIV Technology

What Car? Car of the Year 2013 - Ultra-low-carbon award

'Mazda’s SKYACTIV Technology shows how a radical rethink can deliver real gains without resorting to more expensive hybrid and fully electric configurations.' - What Car?

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Fleet World Honours Mazda SKYACTIV

Steve Moody, Editor of Fleet World and Chairman of the awards’ judging panel, which also included members of the publication’s editorial team, said: “Mazda’s brilliantly innovative SKYACTIV drivetrain has been in development for a few years, and now it is here, proving itself on the road to be every bit as good as we thought. With low CO2, Euro6 emissions (on diesel models) and good power outputs, SKYACTIV will give Mazda a renewed vigor in the fleet market.”