The 2021 Mazda3 Wins Canadian Car of the Year title for second time in a row

April 03 2021,

The 2021 Mazda3 Wins Canadian Car of the Year title for second time in a row

The new-generation Mazda3 has been named Canadian Car of the Year by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, winning the prestigious award for the second year in a row and third time since the Mazda3 arrived in Canada in 2004.


The Mazda3 also became in the process the only car to win the award twice in a row. The Mazda3 won multiple criteria, earning the most points of any vehicle in the following categories: Quality, Driver Position & Ergonomics, Noise/Vibration/Harshness (NVH), Performance, Vehicle Dynamics, and Safety.


"This is a historic win for Mazda and we are honoured to be the first to reach these milestones with AJAC," said David Klan, President & CEO, Mazda Canada. "The Mazda3 has always been a core model in our lineup that reflects our philosophy and brand strengths, and this award once again shows that our dedication to designing and crafting the very finest is paying dividends."


The Mazda3 offers many features including available all-wheel drive, making it one of the few cars in the segment to have that feature. It also offers three engine options including the new turbocharged 250-horsepower 2.5-litre engine introduced this year.


"AJAC members continue to view the fourth-generation Mazda3 as worthy of recognition by presenting it with our association's highest honour for a second year in a row," said AJAC President Stephanie Wallcraft. "It's fitting to see history being made with this record-breaking achievement in the Canadian Car of the Year awards as AJAC celebrates its milestone 40th anniversary in 2021."


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