2015 Best Buys

The standard features of the Mazda3 include SKYACTIV-G 2.0L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine, SKYACTIV-MT 6-speed manual transmission, power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes, anti-lock brake system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD), dual front and side airbags, dual side curtain airbags, HMI Commander switch.

Best Mid-Size Sedan: Mazda6

The standard features of Mazda6 include SKYACTIV-G 2.5L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine SKYACTIV-MT 6-speed manual transmission, power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes, anti-lock brake system (ABS) with EBFD, dual front and side airbags, dual side curtain airbags, power windows.

Best SUV Under 40K: Mazda CX-5

The standard features of Mazda6 include SKYACTIV-G 2.5L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine SKYACTIV-MT 6-speed manual transmission, anti-lock brake system (ABS) with EBFD, 4-wheel disc brakes, dual front and side airbags, dual side curtain airbags, power windows, privacy glass, cruise control and 6-way manual driver's seat. 

This is the world's first gasoline engine for mass production vehicles to achieve a high compression ratio of 14.0:1

In addition, it boasts significantly improved engine efficiency thanks to the high compression combustion, resulting in 15 percent increases in fuel efficiency and torque.

Lastly, improved everyday driving thanks to increased torque at low- to mid engine speeds, a 4-2-1 exhaust system, cavity pistons, multi-hole injectors and other innovations enable the high compression ratio.