2015 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

When Mazda unveiled the compact CX-5 crossover a few years ago here at Antelope Valley Ford Lincoln Mazda in Lancaster, California, the company proved that efficiency, utility, performance and high style could live together harmoniously and even be fun to drive.

The five-passenger 2015 Mazda CX-5 (MSRP starting at $21,545) offers Sport, Touring and Grand Touring trims. Drivers who want their CX-5 fully loaded will appreciate the Grand Touring (MSRP of $27,970). The virtues of the CX-5 have been recognized by the automotive press. U.S. News ranked the 2015 CX-5 fourth out of 22 “Affordable Compact SUVs,” ahead of competition that included the Ford Escape, GMC Terrain, Toyota RAV4, Chevrolet Equinox, Jeep Cherokee, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson and Volkswagen Tiguan. Edmunds.com reviewers said, "With its spacious, functional interior, impressive fuel economy and top safety scores, the 2015 Mazda CX-5 is a top pick among small crossovers. The fact that it's also fun to drive comes as a bonus."

In the CX-5 Grand Touring, the standard SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is replaced by a SKYACTIV-G 2.5-liter four-cylinder with Variable Valve Timing that brings horsepower up to 184 (from 155), and torque up to 185 lb/ft (from 150). A SKYACTIV-Drive six-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode is also standard in the Grand Touring. This powertrain delivers impressive and class-leading fuel economy EPA-estimated at 25 mpg city, 32 mpg highway with front-wheel drive, and 24 mpg city, 30 mpg highway with the available Active Torque Split all-wheel drive system.

Outside the Grand Touring sets itself apart from the competition with its “KODO” (“soul of motion”) styling, and from the rest of the CX-5 family with larger 19-inch wheels, available High Intensity Discharge (HID) Bi-Xenon headlamps with auto-leveling and Adaptive Front Lighting System, halogen foglamps, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a power glass moonroof and heated side mirrors.

Inside, the Grand Touring adds dual-zone automatic climate control with a pollen filter, an eight-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support, leather-covered seats, heated front seats, a masterful nine-speaker Bose Centerpoint audio system with AudioPilot technology and SiriusXM Satellite Radio to an already well-equipped cabin that features Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry with Push Button Start, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, and a rearview camera. A 5.8-inch full-color touch-screen display is standard, and available options include a Grand Touring Technology Package that adds a TomTom Navigation system, the Bi-Xenon HID headlamps, an auto-dimming mirror with HomeLink universal remote, and Smart City Brake Support, which can automatically bring the CX-5 to a complete stop when you’re traveling between speeds of two and 19 mph if it system senses an impending collision.

The Smart City Brake Support System is icing on a cake that already included advanced front air bags, E911 automatic emergency notification, Antilock Brakes with Brake Assist and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Dynamic Stability Control, Traction Control, and Blind Spot Monitoring. The CX-5 earned a “Top Safety Pick+” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, as well as a “5-Star Overall” rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Add in a three-year/36,000-mile Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty with 24/7 Roadside Assistance, and a five-year/60,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty, and it’s easy to understand why the CX-5 is so popular.

2015 Mazda6 Design

Inspired by the 2011 Mazda Takeri Concept, the 2015 Mazda6, on sale here at Antelope Valley Ford Lincoln Mazda in Lancaster, California, is the latest vehicle to display the Mazda “KODO” design language, and its eye-catching style is making it a must-see in one of the highest-volume vehicle segments.

Like any great design, KODO, or “Soul of Motion,” starts off with a strong first impression. In the case of the 2015 Mazda6, that’s created by the imposing grille, narrow headlamps and the chrome strip that ties the two together. This accent is the lower edge of the grille opening and then flows upward to form the leading edge of the headlamps. There is also a smaller chrome accent within the headlamp assembly. Moving back from the headlamps, a long hood and rounded, sweeping fenders help finish off the strong face of the all-new 2015 Mazda6.

The sleek roofline helps give the sedan a coupe-like profile, while the chrome-trimmed side window openings add a more upscale touch. Complementing the pronounced fenders, body creases running along the sides give the Mazda6 an athletic stance. Finally, the rear end features equally sporty styling with dark, horizontal taillamps, a short decklid and a contrasting chrome strip bridging the taillamps.

Autoweek editors said this about the styling of the 2014 Mazda6: “Love the exterior. What a welcome change from the competitors' mundane shapes (looking at you, Toyota and Honda). The Mazda actually looks new and fresh. It looks crisp with its long hood and short-ish rear decklid, handsome creases and the perfect amount of chrome.”

As sharp as the exterior of the 2015 Mazda6 is, the Mazda design team worked even harder on the stylish interior. The driver compartment is focused on the three-spoke steering wheel and the three-gauge instrument cluster, while the rest of the cabin has a sport sedan look and feel, especially when equipped with the dark leather with red accents and the thick red trim cutting through the dash. There is plenty of headroom for three passengers in the rear seat, which isn’t always the case in other midsize sedans with coupe-like profiles.

It wasn’t just the physical design that was carried over from the Takeri Concept, either. Both the concept car and the 2015 Mazda6 utilize an energy-saving feature called i-ELOOP, which stands for “intelligent Energy Loop.” This system helps reduce engine power drain by recapturing energy during braking and storing it in an “electricity storage device” mounted behind the front fascia. When charged, this recaptured energy is used to power some of the vehicle’s electric components, allowing the engine to run more efficiently.

Best of all, 2015 Mazda6 excellence was designed to be affordable. With a starting MSRP of $21,190, the Mazda6 i Sport costs less than the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Chevrolet Malibu and Kia Optima. The Grand Touring tops out at $29,895.

Overall, the 2015 Mazda6 looks like a scaled-up version of the compact Mazda3, which means that Mazda definitely has another hit on its hands. Stop by today to see this exciting sedan for yourself, and take the stylish 2015 Mazda6 out for a test drive.

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Vehicle Details: Mazda Safety Technology

Safety. It’s a concept that Mazda takes seriously, which is why every Mazda vehicle design benefits from years of safety research and development. The foundation of this safety philosophy can be found in i-ACTIVSENSE®, a series of safety technologies that use milliwave radar and cameras, to help the driver recognize potential hazards, and pre-crash innovations, to help avoid collisions or reduce their severity when unavoidable.

Technologies like Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS), High-Beam Control (HBC), Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) and Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) can be found on the fully redesigned and award-winning 2014 MAZDA3. AFS points headlights in the direction you steer for better nighttime visibility; the HBC system automatically switches between high and low beams for safer, more comfortable driving; LDWS warns the driver of unintentional lane departures; and SCBS helps reduce the extent of front end collisions when you are traveling between two and 19 mph by engaging an automatic braking system should the driver not brake adequately.

The all-new 2014 MAZDA6 sedan adds available safety technologies that include Rear Vehicle Monitoring (RVM), which alerts the driver to approaching vehicles during highway driving; Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC), which automatically controls vehicle speed to maintain a safe distance relative to the vehicle ahead, and Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW), which helps the driver avoid hazards with an audible warning when it detects a risk of collision.

Available on the 2014 Mazda CX-5 compact SUV, Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) uses motion-detecting technology to warn the driver when a vehicle is positioned in a blind spot. The larger CX-9 utility vehicle can be equipped with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), which warns the driver of pedestrians and other moving objects, a valuable feature when backing out of busy parking lots.

SKYACTIV® is a suite of technologies that make driving more fuel efficient, fun and, of course, safe. Every Mazda vehicle designed with a SKYACTIV-Body features extensive use of high-tensile-strength steel in an exceptionally “straight structure” for increased rigidity, reduces weight and improved handling. The SKYACTIV-Body also better protects occupants in the event of a collision. As an example, the redesigned MAZDA3 body structure is lighter and 30 percent more rigid than its predecessor.

The MAZDA3, MAZDA6 and CX-5 are also among an elite few vehicles that earned a prestigious “2014 Top Safety Pick+” from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) due to their superior crash test performance. Having three vehicles meet this rigorous safety standard further illustrates the Mazda commitment to safety in every vehicle they build.

Even technological features are safety oriented. For example, the 2014 MAZDA3 features an all-new “heads-up” infotainment system called MAZDA CONNNECT. Through Bluetooth HandsFree phone and audio and a visible heads-up display on the windshield, MAZDA CONNECT keeps drivers fully connected without them having to take their hands off the wheel or their eyes off the road.

In addition, every vehicle in the Mazda lineup comes with a long list of standard safety features, including six airbags, Antilock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Traction Control System (TCS), Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH).

Award-winning safety and exhilarating driving performance – those are the promises every Mazda vehicle keeps. If you’re looking for a new family vehicle that puts a priority on safety, stop by today to see and drive the full line of new Mazda vehicles.

This article is presented by Antelope Valley Ford Lincoln Mazda in Lancaster, California.

Vehicle Profile: 2014 MAZDA6 Grand Touring

There are few sedans that are more versatile than the MAZDA6, on sale here at Antelope Valley Ford Lincoln Mazda in Lancaster, California. Boasting an all-new look (that recently made it a finalist for “World Car Design of the Year”) and a great recognition for excellence––a 2014 Car and Driver “10Best” pick––the 2014 MAZDA6 is one of the highest-ranked midsize sedans on the road today.


In fact, U.S. News ranked the MAZDA6 (MSRP 20,990) ahead of the Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Chevrolet Malibu, Kia Optima, Volkswagen Passat and Toyota Camry. The success of the MAZDA6 can be chalked up to a number of factors, including its unique blend of style, quality, luxury, performance, fuel efficiency and overall affordability. It’s also among the few vehicles to earn “Top Safety Pick+” status from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

The 2014 MAZDA6 comes in Sport, Touring and Grand Touring trims, and it’s the second Mazda vehicle to offer a complete suite of SKYACTIV® technologies – a number of individual innovations all working together for maximum performance and efficiency.

At the top of the MAZDA6 line, the five-passenger, front-wheel drive MAZDA6 Grand Touring (MSRP $29,695) is powered by a SKYACTIV-G 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine generating 184 hp and 185 lb/ft of torque. It rewards drivers with an impressive EPA-estimated 37 mpg highway with a SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual transmission, or a segment-leading 38 mpg highway with the SKYACTIV-Drive six-speed automatic, making it one of the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid sedans you can buy.

This coveted balance of power and efficiency comes through a race-car-like 13.0:1 compression ratio that also delivers outstanding throttle response and acceleration. With a 7.6-second zero-to-60 mph time (as measured by Edmunds.com), the MAZDA6 is one of the quickest four-cylinder engines in its segment.

Like every Mazda, the 2014 MAZDA6 Grand Touring is built from the ground up with handling performance in mind. Thanks to its ultra-lightweight unibody construction and an advanced suspension proven on the tarmac of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, the MAZDA6 Grand Touring handles with the athleticism of a bona-fide sports car.

The MAZDA6 Grand Touring is a pleasure to look at, with a sophisticated, wind-swept appearance that might be mistaken for that of European sedans costing thousands more. Taking design cues from the Mazda TAKERI Concept car, the MAZDA6 Grand Touring features an extremely aerodynamic 0.26 coefficient of drag that improves fuel efficiency and also reduces cabin wind noise at freeway speeds.

Step inside and be welcomed by a cabin with high-quality polished aluminum trim and sharply executed design. The interior is spacious enough to compete with some full-size sedans. Even occupants in excess of six feet tall will feel comfortable, and a trunk with 14.8 cubic feet of space swallows a lot of luggage.

As the top-of-the-line trim in the MAZDA6 lineup, the Grand Touring comes standard with a long list of features that includes exclusive 19-inch Platinum Silver wheels, High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps, Advanced Keyless Entry, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a power moonroof, leather-trimmed sport seats, heated front seat heaters with power control, and a 5.8-inch TomTom® in-dash navigation system with an 11-speaker Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound System and Bluetooth HandsFree Phone and streaming audio.

The MAZDA6 Grand Touring is equipped with a suite of advanced safety innovations like Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and an Adaptive Front-lighting System – all standard features typically listed as expensive options on higher-priced midsize competitors. Lane Departure Warning System, Forward Obstruction Warning and High Beam Control are also available.

Another Mazda innovation is i-ELOOP, the world’s first capacitor-based brake energy regeneration system. This fuel-saving feature generates electricity as the vehicle slows, recovering kinetic energy to power electrical components and thereby save fuel, depending on road conditions and driving habits. When equipped with i-ELOOP, the MAZDA6 Grand Touring can achieve an amazing 40 mpg highway.

SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY is more than just about fuel efficiency and lightweight design; it’s also about providing industry leading safety performance. The high-tensile-strength steel SKYACTIV-Body and SKYACTIV-Chassis of the 2014 MAZDA6 deliver superior crash test performance, as evidenced by its selection as a 2014 “Top Safety Pick+” by the IIHS.

Inspired design, athletic handling, impressive performance, a luxurious and roomy interior, industry-leading fuel efficiency and safety, and a sub-$30,000 price tag – the 2014 MAZDA6 Grand Touring hits all the marks.

Stop in today and get behind the wheel of the new 2014 MAZDA6.

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