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Our engineers work tirelessly with the goal of creating the most eye-catching, exhilarating and safe vehicles on the road. And now, we want to celebrate them for something truly special. more Five Mazdas, Five Top Safety Pick Plus Ratings The Mazda CX-5 was named a 2017 IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus, the independent organization’s highest-possible safety rating. In fact, the CX-5 has earned the highest possible rating from the IIHS every year since 2012, and this year, every 2017 Mazda vehicle tested by the IIHS has been rated a Top Safety Pick Plus1 (Models equipped with available Smart City Brake Support and Adaptive Front-lighting System). i-ACTIVSENSE® An active approach to safety, i-ACTIVSENSE® uses milliwave radars and cameras to keep you in tune with your surroundings. While keeping you focused on the road. Get maximum confidence and enjoyment out of your drive knowing these available systems are constantly working to alert you to potential hazards, avert collisions, or reduce their severity when one is unavoidable.2 It’s another example of our Jinba Ittai philosophy of creating oneness between car and driver. Passive Safety Technology These technologies help protect occupants and reduce damage in the event of a collision. They include the rigid SKYACTIV®-Body with ring structure, seatbelt with pretensioner and load limiter, anti-intrusion brake pedal, SRS Airbag Systems3, and more. Intelligent Transport Systems As we continue to invest in lifesaving safety technology, it’s always with a loftier goal in mind: to realize a world where traffic accidents no longer occur. With over 25 years of research and investment into this technology, we believe that Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) can make this a reality. ITS reduces accidents and congestion by receiving and transmitting information about the location of pedestrians and other cars, then relaying it to drivers. Although it is not yet available, we continue to invest in this technology in the hope of one day making accidents a thing of the past.

Mazda brings home yet another award! It was just recently announced that the 2019 Mazda6 earned the “ TOP SAFETY PICK” award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) when it is equipped with specific headlights. Keep reading for all the details! more Qualifications In order to qualify as a 2019 TOP SAFETY PICK from the IIHS, the vehicle has to earn good rating in the driver-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests. It also must earn a good or acceptable rating in the passenger-side small overlap front test. Along with these requirements, the vehicle must also earn an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention and a good or acceptable headlight rating. If you can believe it, the 2019 Mazda6 received good ratings in all six of the crash-worthiness evaluations. The Method Here’s how it did it. The 2019 Mazda6 comes standard with the i-Activsense suite of safety features. If you are not familiar with i-Activsense safety features, they include: Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Pedestrian Detection Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Lane Departure Warning with Lane-Keeping Assist Smart Brake Support Mazda Radar Cruise Control with stop and go function Purposeful Design Mazda designs its vehicles with the driver in mind. Taking an active approach to safety gives the driver more peace of mind, which makes driving more fun,“ said Mazda President Jeff Guyton. Confident driving is better driving, and the updates to the 2019 Mazda6 show Mazda’s commitment to providing our customers with advanced safety technologies. “ Mazda6 Trim Levels Deciding on which trim is best for you can be tough, but we at Beach Mazda can help. Here’s a closer look at the Mazda6 Sedan configurations and features: Mazda6 Sport – includes a 187-hp 2.5L 4-cylinder engine, SKYACTIV® Drive 6-speed manual transmission with sport mode, a rearview camera, rear cross-traffic alert, and MAZDA CONNECT™ infotainment system with an 8-inch touchscreen. Mazda6 Touring – includes 19-inch wheels, power sliding glass moonroof, a 6-way power driver’s seat, heated front seats, a sunroof, and leatherette trimmed sports seat. Mazda6 Grand Touring – includes a 250-hp 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder engine, Bose® Centerpoint2® Surround Sound audio system with AudioPilot® and 11-speaker sound system, satellite radio, leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters, and navigation. Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve – includes heated steering rear seats, ventilated seats, a power passenger seat, automatic power-folding side mirrors, leather seating, and adaptive headlights. Mazda6 Signature – includes a front grille in Gunmetal finish, wood interior trim, Nappa leather seating, LED interior lighting, a surround-view camera, and front and rear parking sensors.

Just recently, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced the 2019 Mazda3 earned the “TOP SAFETY PICK” award. This goes for both the sedan and the hatchback! Keep reading for the details! more FUN and SAFE The 2019 Mazda3 is a fantastic and SAFE vehicle to drive. The hatchback earned the award with its standard equipment. The sedan qualified when it came equipped with the optional front crash prevention technology. In order to qualify as a 2019 TOP SAFETY PICK, a vehicle must earn GOOD rating in the following tests: Driver-side small overlap front Moderate overlap front Side Roof strength Head restraints It must also earn a GOOD or ACCEPTABLE rating in the passenger-side small overlap front test. The vehicle must also earn an ADVANCED or SUPERIOR rating for front crash prevention. A GOOD or ACCEPTABLE headlight rating is also required. Redesigned The Mazda3 was redesigned for this model year. It was rated for the very time with the newest IIHS crash test configurations. This is the passenger-side small overlap front test. Both the hatchback and the sedan earned a GOOD rating in this particular test. Standard Features Standard in the 2019 Mazda3 hatchback, and all Select, Preferred, and Premium packages for the sedan, are: Mazda’s superior-rated front crash prevention system Smart Brake Support, which detects and responds to vehicles and pedestrians. The system avoided collisions in 12 mph and 25 mph IIHS track tests. Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert Lane Departure Warning Lane Keep Assist Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go automatic on/off LED headlights with High Beam Control rain-sensing windshield wipers. Driver Attention Alert, has also been added. This system alerts the driver when it detects driver fatigue or decreased attentiveness. Statement from MNAO President Jeff Guyton “Mazda constantly has an eye on the future, and we are dedicated to providing our drivers with advanced vehicles that build driver confidence,” said MNAO President Jeff Guyton. “This IIHS recognition is a testament to the efficacy of Mazda’s Proactive Safety Philosophy and we will continue to strive to meet the highest safety standards.”

In a recent press release, Mazda let everyone know that the 2014-2018 Mazda3 was awarded the first-place honor for Best Used Car in the Compact Sedan/Hatchback category. Keep reading for all the great details! more CarGurus Used Car Awards Nominees for the CarGurus Used Car Awards were selected from late-model vehicles originally available in the United States. Those vehicles were judged on the following categories: user reviews, professional test drive reviews, popularity, availability, and projected 12-year retention value. The Mazda3 was the overall award winner in the Sedan/Hatchback group. It received the highest marks in a very competitive field of vehicles. “Shoppers who love to drive owe it to themselves to test-drive a pre-owned Mazda3” said Matt Smith, CarGurus senior editor. “Few vehicles deliver the same level of driving enjoyment, and even fewer do so while offering shoppers the choice between sedan and hatchback body styles. Add in the Mazda3’s impressive value retention, and this sporty compact is a great choice for many shoppers.” Best Selling Mazda Vehicle Debuting in 2004, the Mazda3 became the best-selling Mazda in the entire world. Mazda sold more than 5 million units of the Mazda3 thus far. It offers appealing driving dynamics, award-winning design and quality that is unmatched. “Our cars are designed to enhance people’s lives and be an extension of their person,” said Jeff Guyton, President of Mazda North American Operations. “We are thrilled to be honored with this award which recognizes Mazda’s dedication to craftsmanship and ensures that our vehicles will delight for years after purchase.” Want to Learn More? Do you want to learn more about the award winning Mazda3? By all means, call Beach Mazda today! We have a great selection of new and pre-owned Mazda3s on the lot. Get your test drive scheduled today! We are ready and waiting to help you!

For two years in a row, Kelley Blue Book recognized Mazda as the Top Performance Brand. Kelley Blue Book is a top vehicle evaluation and data source. Keep reading for all the great details about the 2019 Brand Image Awards! more Attention Grabbing According to a recent Mazda press release, Kelley Blue Book Brand Image Awards identify automotive makers outstanding accomplishments. Those accomplishments are in developing and sustaining brand characteristics in order to capture people’s attention. The automakers generate eagerness and passion from the new car buying community. “We work hard to focus on what the driver wants – cars that are engaging to drive with our unique Kodo styling and our inventive engineering. This commitment to our customers is what pushes us to continually make improvements. We are honored to have this dedication recognized by being awarded Kelley Blue Book’s Top Performance Brand award for 2019,” said Dino Bernacchi, chief marketing officer for Mazda North American Operations. “Mazda is a company made up of skilled craftsmen, and we will continue to infuse each vehicle with the soul and passion of our talented people.” No Easy Task Kelley Blue Book doesn’t base its decision on just a single poll or a single instant. The Brand Image Awards are based on the “perception data” provided by Kelley Blue Book Strategic Insights’ Brand Watch. The Brand Watch is an online model and brand perception tracking study. The study offers understandings on what people take into thought when deciding to buy a new car. “Mazda vehicles are engineered to be intuitive and exciting to both the driver and passenger, which is something that resonates with consumers,” said Hwei-Lin Oetken, director of strategic insights for Kelley Blue Book. “This is Mazda’s second consecutive award for Top Performance Brand, which is validation of the Mazda team’s steadfast commitment to building familiarity and loyalty among consumers.” Check Us Out! Obviously, we think this is a pretty big honor! We also think you should stop by Beach Mazda at Beach Automotive Group. Come check out some 2019 Brand Image Award winning Mazdas so that you can see what they mean. By all means, stop by today!

Just recently, the 2019 CX-5 was recognized by Good Housekeeping as a top-rated vehicle in the compact crossover SUV category for their edition of 2019 Best New Car Awards. Keep reading for the full story! more Testing The authorities at the Good Housekeeping Institute (GHI) recently combined with the authorities at Car and Driver to put this year’s newest vehicle through their paces! The drove the new vehicles on over 5,000 miles of city roads, highways and even on test tracks. They whittled down the contestants to the top 50 makes and models. In addition to automotive industry standards and procedures, the Good Housekeeping Institute Labs tested the new vehicles on different subjects. Those were handling, safety, value as well as technology and design. “Mazda CX-5 is fun to drive and we were impressed by how smoothly the car handled both around town and with highway driving,” said Laurie Jennings, GHI Director & Lead Consumer Tester. “With the CX-5 you feel like you’ve gotten more than you paid for,” added Rachel Rothman, GHI Chief Technologist and Head Engineer. “Its modern, sophisticated design makes it feel like a timeless, high-end pick.” Ever Evolving The Mazda CX-5 is constantly evolving, especially with its high-quality interior and refinement of the powertrain lineup. There are also many other optional and standard features of the 2019 CX-5. “The sleek Kodo design and Mazda’s Skyactiv Technologies are what differentiates Mazda from other automakers,” said Jeffrey Guyton. He is the president of Mazda North American Operations. “We are proud that Good Housekeeping and Car and Driver have recognized the beauty and value of the CX-5 for the second year.” Did you know the CX-5 is Mazda’s best-selling vehicle in the United States? There are over 2 million vehicles across the globe! Contact Beach Mazda Want to learn more about the 2019 CX-5, the CX-5 dimensions, or how to replace the Mazda key fob battery? By all means, give our Mazda experts a call today!

Mazda recently announced that their 2019 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) advanced rating for automatic emergency braking systems. This the IIHS’s second highest rating. Keep reading for details, of course! more New Model Year For the new model year, the 2019 CX-5 offers quite a few technological features. These features chiefly improve the CX-5’s safety, convenience and comfort. In fact, the CX-5 was one of only five vehicles to earn the advanced rating. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety now requires a more demanding automatic braking system as part of it pedestrian crash prevention ratings. Two key elements of the CX-5’s win specifically were the standard Smart City Brake Support and the 360°View Monitor. Autobrake Test This particular test for the Advanced Pedestrian Rating, the pedestrian autobrake test, is the fourth crash avoidance test the IIHS requires. As a result, the vehicles are deemed basic, advanced or superior. The rating is based on the vehicle’s ability to reduce or avoid a crash with pedestrian dummies. There are three different tests at different speeds. The Mazda CX-5 had compelling speed reductions in each test scenario. This means the vehicle avoided or almost avoided hitting the pedestrian dummies. “Our Mazda Proactive Safety Philosophy guides us to develop cars and crossover SUVs that are both nimble and responsive to help a driver avoid incidents altogether,” said Masahiro Moro, president and CEO of Mazda North American Operations and managing executive officer, Mazda Motor Corporation. “At Mazda we are not only concerned about the safety of those behind the wheel but those who come into contact with our vehicles every day. We are committed to producing beautifully designed vehicles that push the boundary of form and function.” Stop By Beach Mazda Do you want to learn more about the IIHS Advanced Pedestrian Rating  award winning 2019 Mazda CX-5? By all means, call Beach Mazda today. We have the answers to all of your questions! Please don’t delay!

Mazda recently announced that the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata won the 2019 MotorWeek Driver’s Choice Award for Best Convertible. This is the second year in a row the MX-5 Miata took home the award. Keep reading for all the great details, of course! more Everyone knows the Mazda MX-5 Miata is the ultimate representation of Mazda’s automaking ideology. After many changes, the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata is faster and more responsive than ever before. It also aims to be more appealing to drive, maintaining Mazda’s Jinba Ittai engineering philosophy. In other words, it's a truly amazing car! Updates The new model year, the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata gained a new SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter engine. To point out, this means the horsepower increased by 26. Its performance, efficiency and feel are all greatly improved. It also gained advanced safety features included in Mazda’s i-ACTIVSENSE technology suite. There is now a standard rearview camera. Available features are Smart City Brake Support, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane-Departure Warning System, and Adaptive Front Lighting System. “Getting behind the wheel of a Mazda Miata MX-5 is an exhilarating experience which provides the freedom of exploration to those who love driving. The Miata has always been focused on providing an elegant and intuitive vehicle to all drivers,” said Masahiro Moro, CEO of Mazda North American Operations and senior managing executive officer of Mazda Motor Corporation. “The Miata is a legendary vehicle and we are continuously innovating and improving to provide passengers the joy of driving for years to come.” Driver’s Choice Awards MotorWeek is television’s longest running and well-respected automotive series. Debuting in 1981, MotorWeek became the first series to offer consumer-oriented car and truck reviews and the latest automotive industry news. For the past 38 years, MotorWeek has looked at the automotive landscape and awarded Driver’s Choice Awards based on buyer’s point-of-view. Feel the Jinba Ittai Do you want to learn more? Furthermore, do you want to schedule a test drive? Want feel Jinba Ittai for yourself? By all means, give Beach Mazda a call today!

What is this? Could it be yet another award for a Mazda vehicle? Why yes, yes it is! Mazda recently announced that the 2019 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s “Top Safety Pick+” classification, as long as the vehicle is equipped with specific headlights. This is the nonprofit institution’s highest rating. more Beginning in 2013 Back in 2013, the Mazda CX-5 earn the Top Safety Pick. After that, from 2014 until now, it earned the Top Safety Pick+ designation. The 2019 Mazda CX-5 is one of approximately 30 automobiles to earn the Top Safety Pick+. The Insurance institute for Highway Safety has more rigorous criteria. It now requires better passenger-side protection rating in a small overlap front crash. The standard Smart City brake Support and specific LED headlights on the Mazda CX-5 helped earn the Top Safety Pick+ award. Rating To earn the Top Safety Pick+ award, a vehicle must acquire the highest rating of “Good” for 2019 in six crash tests. It must also earn “Advanced “ or “Superior” rating in front crash prevention, as well as a “Good” headlight rating. “Our Mazda Proactive Safety Philosophy guides us to develop cars and crossover SUVs that are both nimble and responsive to help a driver avoid incidents altogether. Our vehicles are both beautifully designed and exceptionally engineered, as evidenced by our continued safety recognitions,” said Masahiro Moro, president and CEO of Mazda North American Operations and managing executive officer, Mazda Motor Corporation. “Each year the IIHS ‘Top Safety Pick+’ becomes more difficult to attain but our dedication to excellent engineering continues to shine.” Want More Information? Not only does Mazda design vehicles that are fun to drive, they are also safe to drive! Do you want to learn more about this award winning Mazda vehicle? By all means, please give Beach Mazda a call today! We have the Mazda experts on hand waiting to help you!

Mazda sure is starting off 2019 with a bang! Already, two Mazda vehicles have been named to Car and Driver magazine’s 10Best Truck and SUV for 2019 list! The 2019 Mazda CX-5 and the 2019 Mazda CX-9 both earn spots on the list! Keep reading for details! more CX-5 Exterior CX-5 Interior Standouts This is the second straight Best Compact SUV honor for the Mazda CX-5, and third consecutive Best Mid-Size SUV crowning for the Mazda CX-9. Both of Mazda’s SUVs stand out among their competition. They also exceeded judges’ expectations of value. The CX-5 and CX-9 offered natural driving experiences, outstanding fuel efficiency, as well as excellent design and craftsmanship. “The Mazda CX-5 provides luxury-grade interior refinement at solidly nonluxury prices; ride and handling that feel sized up from a Miata, rather than dumbed down for mass-market appeal; and an exterior that bucks the boxy conventions of its segment in favor of something significantly more elegant. But most of all, there’s the sense that the CX-5 was designed for people like us—people who love to drive.” CX-9 Exterior CX-9 Interior Satisfying The 2019 Mazda CX-9 was also lauded by Car and Driver for its driving dynamics and interior design. “Nothing in this class can match the CX-9’s dynamic competence. It’s not even close, friends. If you need a three-row SUV, you will not find a better-driving, more satisfying one than the Mazda CX-9. Period. Take a gander at the flowing curves and taut lines of the CX-9. Inspect its tasteful adornment. Inside, you will find one of the most handsome arrangements of materials in the segment. A mass-market family vehicle needn’t look and feel like a plastic storage bin. And you need not pilot a rudderless barge down the shipping lanes of middle age.” Call Beach Mazda Want to learn more about these 10Best Truck and SUV award winning Mazda vehicles? By all means, give Beach Mazda a call today!

Beach Mazda has some really amazing news to share with all of you this month! Mazda recently announced that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) honored TWO Mazda vehicles for their safety. Keep reading for details! more 2018 Mazda6 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Rating A few weeks ago Mazda announced that the 2018 Mazda6 earned a Top Safety Pick when equipped with the optional Adaptive Front-Lighting System. In order to qualify as a 2018 Top Safety Pick, the IIHS requires “Good” ratings in multiple tests. It also requires a vehicle earn “Advanced” or “Superior” rating for front crash prevention. It must also earn an “Acceptable” or “Good” headlight test rating. 2018 Mazda CX-5 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Rating Mazda also announced the 2018 Mazda CX-5 was named 2018 Top Safety Pick+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, when equipped with the Adaptive Front-Lighting System built after March of this year. Currently, the 2018 MAzda CX-5 is the only 2018 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick+ recipient within the small SUV segment. Without the Adaptive Front-Lighting system the vehicle still earned a Top Safety Pick rating. i-ACTIVSENSE If you’ve been researching new Mazda vehicles, then you’ve likely become aware of Mazda’s i-ACTIVSENSE system, a driver assistance suite that utilizes technology like cameras, radar, and collision mitigation features in order to increase driver awareness and decrease the likelihood and impact of an accident. In recent years, Mazda has won a number of top safety awards thanks in no small part to their high-tech features and these safety technologies. Need more Info? If you want to learn more about these award winning Mazda vehicles, please look no further than Beach Mazda. We can tell you all about the i-ACTIVSENSE system and how it keep you and your passengers safe. By all means, give Beach Mazda a call today!

In a recent press release, Mazda announced that the 2018 Mazda CX-9 earned a five star overall rating from the NHTSA! The NHTSA is the United States government’s National Traffic Safety Administration. The five star rating comes after completing meticulous collision and pre-collision tests. more All of Mazda’s 2018 models of the CX-9 feature Smart City Brake Support for the very first time. This is a technology that can automatically apply the brakes in various situation where speed is less than 19 mph. It’s also a part of Mazda’s i-ACTIVSENSE suite of safety systems. Also, Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross-traffic Alert are now standard for this year. NHTSA Helps The five star ratings from the NHTSA help consumers make well informed decisions about the safety of vehicles they may intend to buy. These safety evaluations show how vehicles perform in crash tests. These crash tests include front, side and rollover type crash tests. Mazda develops its vehicles are what they call Proactive Safety Philosophy. This is based on empowering the driver with nimble, stable and intuitive vehicle to drive. Its goal is to avoid accidents in the first place. The i-ACTIVSENSE safety systems offer assistance, like Smart City Brake Support and Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. Both of these features are now standard on ALL Mazda CX-9 models. Safety Features On the 2018 Mazda CX-9, the i-ACTIVSENSE suite of safety features include: High Beam Control, as well as Hill Launch Assist Lane-Keep Assist Lane Departure Warning Mazda Radar Cruise Control with new Stop and Go function, as well as Smart City Brake Support Smart Brake Support, Distance Recognition Support System and Forward Obstruction Warning, as well as Adaptive Front-lighting System High Beam Control Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Contact Beach Mazda Want more information about the NHTSA five star rated 2018 Mazda CX-9? Call Beach Mazda today! We have the Mazda experts on hand to answer your questions and help guide you through your Mazda car buying experience!