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"I recently purchased a 2007 Jeep Wrangler from Tracy Mazda, as we drove all the way down from Sacramento, Our sales person Michael was fabulous, he was great to talk to, very pleasant, very helpful, the dealership bent over backwards to get me into this car, at my terms. I was very impressed and have never had a car buying experience that pleasant. Would definitely go back." -Ken K.

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Mazda2 vs Wall of Death

If you're a Mazda owner, you know that our models are always taking it to the next level. Watch as this Mazda2 takes on the legendary Wall of Death and wins! Share with us if you think your Mazda could take on this feat with its supreme centrifugal force!

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Kudos to Kendall for receiving this great review!

"I was very pleased with Kendall Cartmell's knowledge and familiarity with the car she was selling to me... I found Kendall to be very pleasant and eay to work with.  I knew she was trying to help me get the best bang for my buck." - Mike D.

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2014 SKYACTIV Mazda6 is one of three finalists for The World Car Awards' 2013 World Car Design of the Year!

We're honored to announce that our 2014 SKYACTIV Mazda6 is one of three finalists (alongside the Aston Martin Vanquish and Jaguar F-Type) for The World Car Awards' 2013 World Car Design of the Year! The winner will be announced March 28th at the New York Auto Show. Hit LIKE if you think the Mazda6 should win!

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Another 5-star review for Tracy Mazda!

Purchased a new Mazda 3 today. Yipee...  The process was easy from the first sales person to greet me up until the pass off to Mgmt / Finance.  They were tough negotiators, but worked with me and made the experience very pleasant. Compared to the other dealerships on that same auto mall I'd highly recommend them." -Zipo C.

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2014 Mazda CX-5 2.5 - More Displacement Means More Power

Absolute power may corrupt absolutely, but a little more of it never hurt. In fact, sometimes it can be a big help. Case in point: Mazda’s CX-5. Since its debut as a 2013 model, the CX-5 has impressed us with its styling, assembly, comfort, utility, fuel economy, and, in particular, its dynamics. We’ve characterized that aspect of this compact crossover’s persona as “compelling,” and it helped the utelet to a comparison test victory over five other small SUVs.

Power vs. MPG

The CX-5 was the first full manifestation of Mazda’s so-called Skyactiv Technology, a holistic approach to design focusing on weight reduction, efficiency, and mpg. Power is supplied by a new 2.0-liter DOHC direct-injected aluminum four, and there isn’t a whole lot of it: 155 horsepower, 150 lb-ft of torque.

Hitched to a 3500-pound crossover with a six-speed automatic, this yields very good fuel-economy ratings from the EPA—25 mpg city/31 highway with all-wheel drive—but acceleration is 0-to-60 mph in 9.2 seconds and a quarter-mile sprint in 17.1 at 81 according to our instrumented test runs.

The engineering challenge: pare seconds off those dismal times without excessive mpg sacrifice. The answer: a new 2.5-liter four for the CX-5’s top two trims, one shared with the new Mazda 6 sedan. This one offers 184 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque.

An undersquare design (89-mm bore, 100-mm stroke), the new 2.5 has some interesting engineering details. Its compression ratio is race-engine high at 13:1, but as with the 2.0-liter four, the 2.5 operates on regular unleaded fuel. Also, as a member of the new Skyactiv G engine family, it’s assembled on a line that can accommodate four-cylinder engines that can range from 1.3 to 2.5 liters. What makes this unusual is that the bore centers differ slightly from one displacement to another.

Price and Payoff

Based on a half-day drive in the Texas hill country around Austin, it seems as if the Mazda powertrain team has hit its marks. We estimate 0-to-60 times for 2.5 AWD models in the 8.3–8.4-second range—a nice improvement over the 2.0. And in the real world, it amplifies the CX-5’s exemplary responses, enhancing corner exits, reducing passing exposure time on two-lane roads, and lending more verve in the daily stoplight derby. Just as important, the 2.5 maintains EPA fuel-economy ratings near the top of this class: 25 city/32 highway with front-wheel drive and with 24/30 with all-wheel drive.

In addition to the 2.5-liter four, the 2014 CX-5 receives a number of small detail and equipment updates. Most significant among these is the new Smart City Brake Support (SCBS), which uses laser technology to monitor closing rates and ultimately prevent low-speed (up to 19 mph) collisions by applying the brakes should the driver fail to respond to system warnings.

We can say that the added power that comes with the new 2.5 makes the CX-5’s acceleration consistent with its other dynamic traits. Which adds up to a much more satisfying CX-5. 







 
Courtesy of Car and Driver

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2013 Honda Accord Sport vs. Toyota Camry SE vs. 2014 Mazda6 Grand Touring

Believe it or not, some midsize sedan buyers view these four- doors as exciting signs of hope, evidence that the fun isn’t over just because kids and jobs now consume 23 hours of the day. Despite their prevalence—at least that of the Accord and Camry, which sold more than 300,000 and 400,000 units in 2012, respectively—the three family sedans here are injected with a shot of sport aimed at enlivening the daily doldrums of commuting, errand running, and passenger hauling. If you can zip from light to light a little quicker or take the freeway on-ramp a bit more aggressively—anything to brighten your day—why not, right?

With that in mind, we gathered the all-new Mazda6 and Honda Accord Sport, as well as the best-selling veteran, the Toyota Camry SE, to see which one delivered the most effective spoonful of sport medicine. Each boasts a stout four-cylinder, a seamless automatic, an athletic body kit, and a sport-tuned chassis, designed to collectively stimulate the senses and soothe the soul.

The SE accounts for about 40 percent of Camry sales, which equates to around 160,000 units annually. SE drivers are treated to the same 2.5-liter, 178-hp, 170-lb-ft I-4 that powers most Camrys not wearing V-6 or Hybrid badging, but the six-speed automatic (the only tranny offered) comes with paddle shifters and an S mode that delivers quicker shifts and downshift throttle blips. Nice. The chassis receives firmer springs and dampers, stiffer lower front-control arms, strut tower and trunk-mounted braces, and 17-inch alloys wearing 215/55 rubber. Outside, there are SE-specific side skirts, mesh upper grille, black headlamp bezels, and rear spoiler. Inside, a three-spoke steering wheel and thicker bolstered sport seats round out the package. Problem is, the aesthetic parts are more appealing than the finished product. Styling, inside and out, was deemed dated, with the slab-sided exterior and ’80s-esque interior drawing criticism. And this Camry is only two years old.

At the track, the SE put down the slowest acceleration numbers of the group, despite being the lightest car at 3207 pounds. Zero to 60 mph came in 8.1 seconds, with another 8.1 required to reach the quarter mile (16.2 at 87.0 mph). At 0.81 g, lateral acceleration, was acceptable, certainly in light of the modest rubber, and the figure-eight run of 27.6 at 0.61 g was back of the pack, but solid nonetheless. The one objective performance test in which the Camry didn’t play the caboose was 60-to-0 braking—it stopped 1 foot shorter than the Mazda.

 

Over our evaluation loop in Tehachapi, California, the Camry revealed more faults than strengths, notably a stiff ride, numb steering, and a confidence-detracting chassis. Says associate editor Rory Jurnecka, “From the first dip coming out of the parking lot, the Camry makes its stiff ride known. Unfortunately, it’s all for naught—a stiff ride alone does not a sporty car make. It’s amazing that the Mazda rides better on 19s.” Associate editor Scott Evans: “The body rolls much more than the other two, and the suspension doesn’t handle the inertia well. Even a moderately quick steering input gets you thrown around in your seat. Steering is a little too slow to be fun on the back roads and has little feel in it whatsoever.”

 

On the plus side, the Toyota offers a big back seat, an attractive price tag, excellent visibility, and the best observed fuel economy during our 270-mile trip by 0.1 mpg. The Camry SE has a lot going for it, no doubt, but sporty, engaging, and fun aren’t three of its attributes.

 

Now, I could just tell you the Accord Sport is a furlong ahead of the Camry and a nose behind the Mazda, but what fun is that? With a 2.4-liter “Earth Dreams” I-4 and the group’s only CVT automatic, the Honda entered the arena as the most powerful (189 hp), but also the heaviest (3324 pounds), the widest (72.8 inches), and the most cavernous (103.6 cubic feet of passenger volume and 15.8 cubic feet of cargo volume). Inside and out, the Accord is a sizable sedan, though it’s still a smidge shorter in length and height than the Mazda and Toyota, respectively. That’s surprising, given that the Honda feels the biggest. But that’s only when it’s standing still.

Floor the throttle, and the CVT quickly pushes the revs into the VTEC sweet spot, propelling the Sport from 0 to 60 in 7.6 seconds and through the quarter mile in 15.9 at 89.8 mph. Unlike the Camry, which always feels its size, the Accord shrinks when the rolling gets brisk, a sense that holds especially true on a winding road, where the Honda’s 0.87 g of lateral grip and 117-foot 60-0 stopping power give it the at-the-limit edge. Evans: “Body is well-controlled, with no abrupt movements. Good grip and good control on rebound; keeps the movements in check.” Further, the electric power steering, while a tad artificial compared with the Mazda’s, serves up a linear helm, and the CVT’s S mode and standard paddle shifters make optimum use of the 2.4’s lively corral. And with an EPA combined rating of 29 mpg, the Accord trails the tops-in-test ’6 by 1 mpg.

The Mazda’s performance stats, however, were completely relevant. Outpacing the Accord’s acceleration numbers by a couple tenths (0-60 in 7.4, quarter mile in 15.7 at 88.6) and splitting the others’ handling figures (0.84 g lat accel, 27.1 at 0.63 figure eight), the Mazda’s objective results placed at or near the top. Subjectively? It quickly earned reserved parking on the pinnacle. Evans: “Engine’s got plenty of zip. Never had to floor it, and it never felt weak or made the car feel heavy. Everything about this car is smooth and fluid. The way the steering comes off center, the way the suspension eases the chassis into corners, the way the throttle picks up, the way the brakes engage, the way it handles transitions. It’s perfect.” Jurnecka: “The steering is sublime, especially for this class. Weighting is just spot-on, and there’s a great amount of feel and precision. ‘Little’ things like this really make a huge difference in how a car feels.” The Mazda imparts a sense of gracefulness and driver-connectedness that is deficient in the others.

Some of that uncanny sense can be attributed to the intimate feel from behind the wheel. The ’6 proved the most comfortable and ergonomically sound, providing the preferred command center whether sitting still and fiddling with the controls or weaving aggressively through a twisty road. The Mazda fits you, not vice versa. The dash layout and interior materials are straightforward and understated, and the 5.8-inch nav screen (standard on GT, optional on Touring) is small by modern standards, but it’s cleanly presented and easy to operate. The back seat, too, was judged tops in comfort and support, though there’s no denying it trails the Camry and Accord in overall roominess.

Nevertheless, the made-in-Japan Mazda6 is the best driver’s car here. To us, there’s no better dose of sport medicine.

Courtesy of MotorTrend

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"I went in to Tracy Mazda Wednesday afternoon. Was greeted by Michael Hollsted and introduced to Dennis Thiessen who worked his magic to get me the best APR financing, and affordable car payments. Micheal gave me great information about the vehicle I was looking at and convinced me to purchase my vehicle. I went in with the intent to get an idea of what I wanted to purchase and ended up getting a car. The customer service, hospitality, and friendlyness was above and beyond and is hard to come by these days, especially in the car selling business. The general manager Brett was freindly and inviting he works at both Honda, and Mazda. If you are in the market for a new or used car go see Micheal, and Dennis they will do everything in thier power to get you into your dream vehicle for the right amount. Thank you again Micheal Hollsted and Dennis Thiessen for your help and getting me into a brand new 2013 Mazda 3." -Amber B.

 

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