Feb 23, 2018
Side by side images of the 2018 Mazda CX-5 and Mazda3 sedan on dark backgrounds

Features on 2018 Mazda models honored by Good Housekeeping

When shopping for a new car, most people want a vehicle that has been highly rated. There are many awards that are presented to vehicles throughout the year, which can help you make a decision as to which car you’re going to choose. Recently, the 2018 Mazda CX-5 and 2018 Mazda3 were both chosen as part of Good Housekeeping magazine’s 2018 Best New Car Awards.

2018 Mazda3 named Best Standard Compact

The two Mazda models were chosen out of 100 vehicles to be celebrated by the magazine along with 25 other models as the best of 2018. This is the second time that the Mazda3 has been chosen as a recipient of the Best Standard Compact award, due to its impressive standard features and exciting design. In testing, the drivers found that the 2018 Mazda3 provided plenty of interior space and an easy-to-use infotainment system. Additional benefits include the choice between a sedan or hatchback style, allowing drivers to choose the styling that best fits their needs.

“We were impressed by the exterior and interior styling, and it’s clear their design team worked hard to eliminate as much visual noise as possible.” -Laurie Jenning, director of the Good Housekeeping Institute

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Related: Passenger and cargo space inside the 2018 Mazda CX-5

Award-winning features on the 2018 Mazda CX-5

The best Compact Crossover designation from Good Housekeeping joins the other accolades given to the 2018 Mazda CX-5, including Car and Driver’s 10 Best Trucks and SUVs, IIHS Top Safety Pick, and Wards Auto 10 Best UX. The biggest pull to the 2018 Mazda CX-5 was the impeccably sound-proofed, making driving on the highway as comfortable as sitting in your own living room. As with the 2018 Mazda3, the 2018 Mazda CX-5 also is equipped with a variety of additional features like windshield-projected Active Driving Display and heated front and back row seats.

Drivers who want to experience the high-quality comfort and exciting drive of the 2018 Mazda CX-5 or the 2018 Mazda3 can schedule a test drive at Seacoast Mazda. There are also other new 2018 Mazda models available to see when you visit the dealership.