Highly Recommended Mazda2, CX-5 and BT-50 Recognised

SYDNEY – Aug 2, 2013: motoring.com.au, one of the automotive industry’s most influential media outlets, has recognised Mazda as a ‘must have’ brand when it comes to future car purchase.

In its annual ‘2013 motoring.com.au Recommends awards’; Mazda2, Mazda CX-5 and Mazda BT-50 all shared top honours in their respective categories.

Designed to acknowledge automotive excellence and to help new car buyers narrow their search, motoring.com.au’s ‘Recommends’ awards recognises top car choices in 13 lifestyle categories.

The Mazda2 was acknowledged as one of the best options for ‘first car’ buyers; CX-5 was a first choice for those looking for an ‘SUV under $50,000’ and the BT-50 was a highly recommended ‘tradie vehicle’.

A car’s performance, refinement, handling, suitability for purpose, value for money, resale, reliability and factors such as warranty were considerations during judging.

“The cars named as motoring.com.au ‘Recommends’ are the best of breed in their respective segments and represent canny choices for new car shoppers," motoring.com.au and carsales.com.au editor-in-chief Mike Sinclair said.

“Mazda is one of the standout brands in the select list of cars recommended by motoring.com.au this year.

“Mazda2 is still one of the best first car buys, Mazda CX-5 remains the benchmark in the SUV under $50,000 category and the BT-50 is one of the best utilities available.”