2022 Second Best Automotive Brand Overall
- Consumer Reports
EVERY 2022 Model Year Mazda earned Consumer Reports "Recommended" designation
EVERY 2021 Model Year Mazda vehicle tested earns 2021 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award
2021 #1 Automotive Brand
- Consumer Reports
Mazda named 2021 "Best Car Brand"
- U.S. News & World Report
Mazda has MORE IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ MODELS THAN ANY OTHER MANUFACTURER
as of March 2020
Mazda named 2020 "Number 1 Brand for Most Reliable New Cars"
- Consumer Reports
"2020 Mazda3, Mazda6, Mazda CX-3, Mazda CX-5 named IIHS Top Safety Pick +"
- IIHS
"2020 Mazda CX-9 named IIHS Top Safety Pick"
- IIHS
Mazda named 2020 "Best Car Brand"
- U.S. News & World Report
Mazda named #2 Most Reliable Brand behind Lexus and ahead of Toyota
- Consumer Reports 2019 Annual Reliability Survey
Mazda named 2019 "Best Car Brand"
- U.S. News & World Report
"2018 Best Performance Brand"
- Kelly Blue Book
"2018 Best Car Styling Brand"
- Kelly Blue Book
Mazda named 2018 "Best Car Brand"
- U.S. News & World Report
"2019 Mazda3, Mazda6, Mazda CX-3, Mazda CX-5 and Mazda CX-9 named IIHS Top Safety Pick +"
- IIHS
Mazda named 2017 "Best Car Brand"
- U.S. News & World Report
Mazda named "Top 5 Most Popular Car Brands for Millennials"
- AutoGuide
Mazda named "2016 Best Car Brand"
- U.S. News & World Report | November 2015
"Mazda came in second on the 'Brand Report Card' and received 'recommended' ratings from 67% of models tested"
- Consumer Reports | Feb 2015
"EPA ranks Mazda the most fuel-efficient auto manufacturer in the U.S.1 Mazda's 2015 Fleet Offers Highest Adjusted MPG"
Best Small Car
- Motorweek 2021 Drivers' Choice Awards
2021 Top Safety Pick +
-IIHS
World Car Design of the Year
- World Car Awards | 2020
2020 Top Safety Pick + -IIHS
5 Star Rating - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
"Biggest Bang for Your Buck" vehicle
- 2019 Atlanta International Auto Show
10 Coolest Cars Under $20,000
- Kelly Blue Book's KBB.com | 2018
The 2018 Mazda3 was named a 2018 Top Safety Pick by the IIHS (When equipped with available Adaptive Front Lighting System)
- IIHS | 2018
Editor's Choice
- Car and Driver | 2018
"Named a Car and Driver '10Best' four years in a row."
- Car and Driver | 2018
Mazda3 Hatchback named "Best Family Cars of 2016"
- Parents Magazine
2016 Daily News Autos Winner "Best Small Car"
- Daily News Autos
10 Best Back-to-School Cars for 2015
- Kelly Blue Book
The 2015 Mazda3 was named a 2015 Top Safety Pick Plus by the IIHS (When equipped with available Smart City Brake Support)
- IIHS | 2015
2015 ALG Residual Value Award - Compact Car
- ALG | 2015
A 2015 Car and Driver 10Best
- Car and Driver | 2015
A 2015 Editors' Choice: Small Cars
- Car and Driver | 2015
The Best Car Interior Available for Under $30,000 is in a Mazda
- Car and Driver | 2015
One of 2015 "10 Best Sedans Under $25,000"
- Kelly Blue Book's KBB.com | 2015
10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 of 2015 (Mazda3 is No.1)
- Kelley Blue Book | 2015
Overall 5-Star rating in NHTSA crash tests
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
17 Most Fun to Drive 2015 Cars with 200 HP or Less
- Motor Trend | 2015
"Fun-to-drive, gorgeous and tech savvy" "King of compact cars"
- KBB | May 2015
"Mazda named the lowest cost to own brand for the second consecutive year by Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com"
- Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com | 2014
"...The new Mazda3 just might be the most rewarding car to drive in the class"
- RoadandTrack.com | July 2013
"Best of Everything" - Economy Car of the Year
- Road & Track | December 2013
2021 Top Safety Pick +
-IIHS
"Good Buy" 'The car offers the luxury and the drive that makes you feel it's worth to keep'
- Edmunds Consumer Review | July 2020
"Excellent Purchase for a New Vehicle"
- Edmunds Consumer Review | June 2020
2019 Top Safety Pick
- IIHS
Editor's Choice
- Car and Driver | 2018
The 2017 Mazda6 was named a 2017 Top Safety Pick Plus by the IIHS (When equipped with available Smart City Brake Support and Adaptive Front Lighting System)
- IIHS | 2017
Superior Front Crash Rating
- IIHS | December 2016
2016 Daily News Autos Winner "Best Family Car"
- Daily News Autos
2015 Mazda6 named a Car and Driver 10Best
- Car and Driver
2015 Sedan of the Year
- Autobytel
Mazda6 named Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com's lowest 5-year Cost to Own Mid-size car
- Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com
A 2015 Top Safety Pick Plus (With Available Smart City Brake Support)
- IIHS
Overall 5-Star rating in NHTSA crash tests
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
"'Rated ahead of Honda, Toyota and Nissan - Best buy for a family"
Midsize Sedan Challenge $27k or less
- USA TODAY and Cars.com, Nov 18, 2014
Ranked 1st in Family Sedans
- Car and Driver | October 2014
"Best of Everything" - Family Car of the Year
- Road & Track | December 2013
2021 Top Safety Pick +
-IIHS
The 2018 Mazda CX-3 was named a 2018 Top Safety Pick by the IIHS (When equipped with available Smart Brake Support and Adaptive Front Lighting System)
- IIHS | 2018
The 2016 Mazda CX-3 was named a 2016 Top Safety Pick Plus by the IIHS
- IIHS | 2016
2016 Daily News Autos Winner "Best City SUV"
- Daily News Autos
Best Small Crossover
- Car and Driver Print Issue
"#1 Subcompact Crossover."
- Car and Driver | November 2015
"Damn, this thing looks good."
- Car and Driver | November 2014
2022 Best Subcompact Crossover SUV
- Car and Driver
2022 ALG Residual Value Award in subcompact utility category
- J.D. Power
Crossover of the Year
- Popular Mechanics
2021 Top IIHS Safety Pick+
- IIHS | 2021
2021 Top Rated Subcompact SUV
- Consumer Reports
2020 World Car of the Year Top 3 Finalist
- World Car Awards
5-Star Overall Safety Rating
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | 2020
2020 Top IIHS Safety Pick
- IIHS | 2020
2021 in the Only Vehicle to Achieve Highest Rating in IIHS Side Impact Test
- IIHS
2021 Top Safety Pick +
-IIHS
10Best Winner for 4th Year in a Row
- CarAndDriver | 2020
2020 Best Premium Compact SUV
- Golden Steering Awards
"The Best in the Segment!"
- Edmunds Consumer Review | July 2020
2020 Top Safety Pick +
- IIHS
5 Star Overall Safety Rating
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
10 Best Car Interiors Under $50,000 for 2020
- Autotrader
2019 Best Compact SUV
- 10Best Trucks and SUVs
A 2018 Editors' Choice: Compact Crossover and SUVs
- CarAndDriver.com
Best Compact SUV
- U.S. News and World Report
Named a 2018 Top Safety Pick Plus by the IIHS (the only Top Safety Pick Plus compact crossover)
- IIHS - Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
An Edmunds.com Top Rated SUV
- Edmunds.com
"Short Report: The 2018 Mazda CX-5 is a Prince Among Paupers."
- New York Daily News, June 1, 2018
Best Compact SUV
- Car and Driver | June 2018
2018 AutoGuide.com Reader's Choice "Best Utility Vehicle of the Year"
- AutoGuide.com
2016 Autobytel Buyer's Choice "Best Utility Vehicle of the Year"
- Autobytel
2016 Autobytel Buyer's Choice "Best Small SUV"
- Autobytel
2016 "Best Cars for Road Trips"
- U.S. News & World Report
2016 Daily News Autos Winner "Best Small SUV"
- Daily News Autos
10 Most Affordable SUVs
- Kelley Blue Book | 2015
Named a 2015 Top Safety Pick Plus by the IIHS (when equipped with available Smart City Brake Support)
- IIHS - Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
An Edmunds.com 2014 "Top Rated SUV"
- Edumunds.com
A 2015 "Most Popular on Edmunds.com" vehicle - Compact Crossover SUV
- Edmunds.com
A 2015 Editors' Choice: Compact Crossover/SUV
- Edmunds.com
Ranked 1st in Compact Crossovers and SUVs
- CarAndDriver.com | October 2014
Highest Ranked Vehicle Appeal among Compact CUVs
- J.D. Power | November 2013
10 Best SUVs Under $25,000
- Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com | November 2013
2021 Top Safety Pick +
-IIHS
2020 Top Safety Pick +
- IIHS
"Lovely Well-Equipped Car that is a Good Value!"
- Edmunds Consumer Review | July 2020
2019 Best Mid-Size SUV
- 10Best Trucks and SUVs
2018 10Best Trucks and SUVs
- U.S. News and World Report
Best Mid-Size SUV
- Car and Driver | June 2018
Named a 2018 Top Safety Pick by the IIHS (when equipped with available Adaptive Front Lighting System)
- IIHS - Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
2016 Autobytel Buyer's Choice "Best Large SUV"
- Autobytel
A 2015 Editors' Choice: Midsize SUV and CUV
- Car and Driver
A 2015 "Most Popular on Edmunds.com" Vehicle
- Edmunds.com
Ranked 3rd in Mid-Sized Crossovers and SUVs
- Car and Driver | October 2014
Mazda named the lowest cost to own brand for the second consecutive year by Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com
- Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com | February 2014
"The words 'agile' and 'sporty' aren't usually tip-of-the-tongue when describing a large crossover--unless it's the CX-9"
- Cars.com | February 2013
"The Mazda CX-9 combines a spacious interior that can be lavishly appointed along with the sporty handling characteristics that Mazdas are known for"
- Edmunds.com
"...It's still the easiest three-row SUV to wield on a day-to-day basis"
- Car and Driver | March 2013
"2021 5-Year Cost to Own Award" in sports car category
- Kelley Blue Book
A 2018 "10Best Car" (for the 17th Time)
- Car and Driver
2016 Autobytel Buyer's Choice "Best Convertible"
- Autobytel
2016 "Best Cars for Road Trips"
- U.S. News & World Report
2016 World Car "Design of the Year" and "Car of the Year" Winner
- World Car Awards
2016 Daily News Autos Winner "Best Fun Car"
- Daily News Autos
17 Most Fun to Drive 2015 Cars with 200 HP or Less
- Motor Trend | 2015
Named to 10Best list 14 times
- Car and Driver
The most road-raced car in America
TOP 10 SPORTS CAR
- AUTOBYTEL | September 2012
"...The Miata still is one of the most pure motoring experiences that you can buy..."
- AUTOBYTEL | September 2012
Mazda has the most affordable five-year cost of ownership of all automotive manufactures according to Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com
- Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com | February 2013
"Arguably the world's best sports car for under $25k"
- Motor Trend | May 2010
"Every convertible should bring a smile to its owner's face. With the Mazda MX-5 Miata, that smile will be wider and last longer"
- Motor Trend | May 2010
