Which Mazda Model is Cheapest to Insure:
Mazda Models | Montreal | Toronto | Calgary | Edmonton | Ottawa |
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CX-5 | $812.00 | $1175.00 | $1010.00 | $1094.00 | $822.00 |
CX-9 | $1017.00 | $1296.00 | $1230.00 | $1207.00 | $879.00 |
MAZDA3 | $825.00 | $1347.00 | $1132.00 | $1231.00 | $895.00 |
MAZDA5 | $880.00 | $1188.00 | $1053.00 | $1143.00 | $838.00 |
MAZDA6 | $732.00 | $1281.00 | $1036.00 | $1124.00 | $860.00 |
MX5 MIATA | $812.00 | $1146.00 | $997.00 | $1080.00 | $779.00 |
Facts about Mazda:
- Mazda is an automaker that is based out of Japan
- Mazda was founded on January 20th, 1920
- In 2015 Mazda was the 15th largest automobile manufacturer worldwide
- The company employs more than 45,000 people
- They made more than 1.5 million cars in 2015
Buying a Mazda:
One great thing about buying a Mazda is that Mazda has a pretty wide range of cars that you can choose from to suit your particular wants and needs. Mazda has faster cars and slower cars and even budget cars so that you basically can get whatever you desire. To give you an idea of what Mazda has to offer, here are the models that they currently have on the market and why you might be a fan:
Starting at the lowest MSRP Mazda, you will find the Mazda 3 and the CX-3. These cars are relatively affordable for the average family/ individual and they have decent-sized engines that produce a good chunk of horsepower. These vehicles both have some pretty good fuel efficiency, which may be something you might be looking for in a vehicle.
Getting into Mazda’s that are available for a moderately sized budget, you have a few different options. The Miata convertible is one great option you have if you want to enjoy the weather in your area. This car doesn’t have a ton of horsepower, but it certainly has a nice look to it. Other great options if you want a little more horsepower are the Mazda 6 or the CX-5.
If you are looking to pick up a top-of-the-line Mazda, which has a lot of power and decent fuel economy, you will want to have a look at the CX-9. This vehicle sports a 2.5-liter turbo engine and you can get in in FWD or AWD according to your needs. Definitely a very nice fast car and a fairly fast one thanks to it sporting 250 hp.
Pros of Mazda Cars:
- Even the low-end Mazda models do have quite a bit of power in their engines, which is always nice
- These cars come standard with things like power windows and locks, which is always nice
- Mazda’s tend to get pretty good fuel economy
- There are higher budget and lower budget Mazda’s available, which means that most people should be able to find something they like
- Packages are available for these cars if you want certain features
Cons of Mazda Cars:
- These cars generally don’t stand out too much from the average car on the road
- Average interior designs
- These cars are not galvanized, which means that they are prone to rust over time
List of All Mazda Models in Canada
1800 | MAZDA6 |
2600I | Mazdaspeed |
323 | Mazdaspeed3 |
616 | Mazdaspeed6 |
626 | Miata MX-5 |
929 | Millenia |
B-Series | MPV |
CX-3 | MX-3 |
CX-5 | MX-6 |
CX-7 | Protege |
CX-9 | Protegé5 |
MAZDA2 | RX-7 |
MAZDA3 | RX-8 |
MAZDA5 | Tribute |
Mazda and Auto Theft:
If you are buying any kind of a new vehicle, you should definitely be concerned about auto theft. You never know when your vehicle will be stolen and you can only do so much to prevent this from occurring. The best way to protect yourself from auto theft is to make sure that you keep your keys hidden and close by and make sure you lock the doors on your vehicle. Besides that, you are going to also want to make sure that you have comprehensive insurance coverage on the off chance that theft still occurs, you at least won’t have to worry about losing all of the money you spend on the car. To give you an idea of how much you should worry about auto theft if you own a Mazda; in Quebec, the Mazda 3 was among the top three stolen cars in the province.
Mazda and Your Safety:
Being safe on the road at all times is one of the most important aspects of driving. There are certain features that a car can possess in order to minimize your mistakes and get you home safely. Mazda incorporates quite a lot of safety features into their vehicles in order to minimize the chance of an accident for their customers. Here is a brief description of what Mazda has to offer:
Adaptive Headlights:
If you have ever driven a vehicle that does not have adaptive headlights, you likely have accidentally blinded another driver on the road with your high beams. This is a mistake that is easy to make and one that could potentially cause an accident. Mazda has developed a system in their cars that dims the lights automatically when a car approaches you. This will allow you to be able to stay better focused on the road and make better driving decisions.
Forward Crash Prevention:
Sometimes when someone stomps on the brakes really hard, you may panic and not react fast enough to the car in front of you stopping. If you decide to get a Mazda the car is designed to recognize this and react accordingly helping to prevent forward crashes no matter how bad of a driver the person in front of you is.
Air Bags:
If you are looking for safety, having a lot of airbags definitely can make a large difference. If you choose to pick up a Mazda, you can have some peace of mind knowing that these vehicles have 6 front and side airbags as well as air curtains that are there to help you out in the case of an accident.
Safety Ratings for a Mazda:
If you really want some peace of mind when buying a vehicle it is a good idea to look to see how the vehicle performed when it was crashed. The IIHS and the NHTSA crash test vehicles in order to see how they are fair and looking at the results can really help to give you an accurate idea as to how safe of a vehicle you are buying. Here is a chart containing some popular Mazda models from this year and how they fared when the IIHS crash tested these models:
Ratings: | Good | Acceptable | Marginal | Poor |
Model | Small Overlap Front | Moderate Overlap Front | Side | Roof Strength | Head Restraints and Seats |
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Mazda 6 | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
CX-3 | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
CX-9 | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
CX-5 | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Mazda 3 Hatch | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |