New Mazda vehicles dominate AJAC and Protégez-Vous awards
April 07 2022,
Mazda vehicles have long been recognized by consumers in Quebec and Canada, but also by organizations and publications that help buyers make the right choice. In fact, Mazda vehicles have won numerous awards over the years, including from AJAC and the publication Protégez-Vous.
AJAC Mazda Awards
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, or AJAC, is a group of over 50 experienced automotive journalists from across Canada. Each year, AJAC members evaluate new vehicles for sale in Canada to determine the Canadian Car and Utility Vehicle of the Year, as well as the top vehicles in each category.
No manufacturer has won more AJAC awards than Mazda over the past 5 years. Notably, the Mazda3 became the first car in 2021 to be named Canadian Car of the Year two years in a row.
2022
Best Sport/Performance Car: 2022 Mazda MX-5
2021
Canadian Car of the Year: 2021 Mazda3
2020
Canadian Car of the Year: 2020 Mazda3
2019
Best Sport/Performance Car: 2019 Mazda MX-5
Best Mid-size Utility Vehicle: 2019 Mazda CX-5
Best Full-size Utility Vehicle: 2019 Mazda CX-9
2018
Best Small Car: 2018 Mazda3
Best Mid-Size Utility Vehicle: 2018 Mazda CX-5
Best Full-Size Utility Vehicle: 2018 Mazda CX-9
2017
Best Technology Innovation: Mazda G-Vectoring Control Technology
Mazda Awards by Protégez-Vous
Mazda has also been repeatedly praised by the renowned publication Protégez-Vous. Each year the publication presents its Meilleur Choix (Top Picks) awards in each category.
In 2022, four Mazda vehicles won top honors in their respective categories:
- The Mazda3
- The Mazda CX-3
- The Mazda CX-5
- The Mazda CX-30
Protégez-Vous titles are awarded to the vehicles that stand out the most in their respective segments. These vehicles offer the best quality/price ratio and the best balance between driving pleasure and performance.
These same vehicles also won top honors in 2021. Mazda has won several other titles over the last few years as well, including 8 titles from le Guide de l’Auto and the Annuel de l’Auto in 2021 as well as the title of most reliable manufacturer by American publication Consumer Reports.
Come and discover why Mazda has been recognized by so many organizations and publications.
