Awards
Mazda6 is 'Family Car' and 'Estate Car' of the Year 2010
The Mazda6 has been crowned both 'Family Car' and 'Estate Car of the Year 2010' at the prestigious annual What Car? awards. The Mazda6 impressed a panel of three judges with its performance, reliability and affordability after evaluating three cars in the
'Family Car' and 'Estate Car' category.
The new model's extra space and clever mechanisms 'dazzled' panel judge Barnaby Jones and beat off stiff competition for the 'Estate Car of the Year' title .
Steve Fowler, editor of What Car? commented: "The Mazda6 Hatchback and Estate outclassed contenders in the 'Family Car' and 'Estate Car' category with its overall package of practicality, value for money and good looks proving too much for the competition. The Mazda6 ticks all the right boxes when it comes to company car and family car drivers making an informed car purchase".
Peter Lawson, panel judge for the 'Family Car' category commended the Mazda6 for its practicality, comfort, class, reliability and its fun to drive appeal, claiming: "If you choose wisely, you can have all these talents wrapped up in one car: the Mazda6." He added: "What's more, this Mazda's resale values are stronger than a body-builder's biceps."
Mazda6 Estate named 'Best Estate Car' at the 2010 Fleet News Awards
Fleet News awards the Mazda6 Estate the 'Best Estate Car' title
Strong residual values, keen pricing and competitive CO2 emissions see the Mazda6 Estate beat off stiff competition to be named 'Best Estate Car' at the 2010 Fleet News Awards - the industry 'Oscars'.
The award was presented at a glittering ceremony at London's Grosvenor House Hotel on Wednesday (March 17, 2010) with the independent panel of fleet expert judges declaring: "The Mazda6 Estate combines excellent practicality with genuine driver appeal thanks to its huge load volume, engaging drive and powerful diesel engines.
"It represents great value for fleet operators with strong residual values, while its keen pricing and competitive CO2 emissions make it a tempting proposition when it comes to driver taxation.
"It is also very well equipped and comes with excellent safety features, including an audible rear blindspot warning on some models. Folding the rear seats result in a flat load area allowing the Mazda6 to swallow an enormous cargo. With sharp handling, first-rate build quality and good levels of comfort, it offers fleets a capable workhorse estate that is also desirable for drivers."
The judges concluded: "The Mazda6 combines flexibility with driver appeal and is a good deal for fleets from a financial point of view."
"We are delighted that the current model's sector-leading credentials have secured another fleet award, but all eyes are now focused on the new model, which delivers an even more compelling proposition to the corporate sector thanks to lower CO2 emissions and better performance from upgraded engines."
The revised 19-model Mazda6 range will enter showrooms shortly with a choice of two body styles (hatchback and estate), six engines (three petrol and three diesel) and four equipment levels - S, TS, TS2, and Sport.
Mazda6 Estate wins 'Best Car' at the 2010 Fleet World Honours Awards
Mazda6 Estate has won the Award for Best Estate Car in the 2010 Fleet World Honours. The trophy was presented at a special ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall on Tuesday 18th May.
The Fleet World Honours are presented annually to those motor manufacturers, service companies and individuals who have, in the opinion of the judges, achieved the highest possible level of excellence in their sector.
The judging panel is chaired by Steve Moody, Editor of Fleet World, and includes Ken Rogers, Natalie Wallis, John Kendall and Ross Durkin from the Fleet World editorial team. Residual value, maintenance cost and reliability data is provided by ALD Automotive, Masterlease, Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions and ING Car Lease. Market value data is provided by EurotaxGlass and CDL Vehicle Information Services.
Submissions for the Fleet Manager Awards are received from the Energy Saving Trust, RoadSafe and the Institute for Car Fleet Management.
Chairman of Judges Steve Moody said: 'Mazda continues to build on its solid reputation in the fleet market as a manufacturer of stylish and attractive cars. But it also offers the type of vehicle in the Mazda6 estate that combines driver appeal with both workhorse practicality and lifestyle versatility. It features all the clever touches we have come to expect from Mazda, converting from a five-seater into a load-lugger in a matter of seconds.'
Commenting on the high standard of entries to this year's awards, Fleet World Managing Editor, Ross Durkin, said: 'The fleet industry is emerging from a period of economic uncertainty in a very strong shape indeed. As well as the impressive list of new cars and vans that have recently come to market, we have also seen tremendous innovation and investment from the fleet services sector. Anyone looking in on the fleet industry from the outside world could not fail to be impressed with how well it has put its house in order, despite the recent economic downturn.'
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