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The Windy City has always been the Mazda MX-5 Miata’s second home, serving as the launch pad for its world debut at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show and the site of numerous MX-5 “firsts.” This year, it’s where Mazda announces pricing and packaging for the 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF, or retractable fastback. The MX-5 RF complements Mazda’s sports car lineup with classic coupe proportions that elevate both its cache and curb appeal. Entering into its second model year, the award-winning MX-5 RF receives some notable upgrades, including newly standard heated cloth sport seats in MX-5 Club models, standard Advanced Keyless Entry on all models, new color options and heated leather-trimmed seats in MX-5 RF Club’s Brembo/BBS Package. more Both MX-5 Club and MX-5 Grand Touring models come well-appointed with standard LED headlights, MAZDA CONNECTTM infotainment technologies with a 7-inch display, two USB inputs for connectivity and phone charging, Bluetooth, BOSE® Premium 9-speaker audio system, SiriusXM satellite radio with a 4-month trial subscription, Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and a leather steering wheel and shifter knob, among many other features. The 2018 MX-5 RF Club, when equipped with a 6-speed SKYACTIV-MT manual transmission, features a limited-slip rear differential, a front shock-tower brace and Bilstein dampers. All MX-5 RF Club models come standard with 17-inch dark alloy wheels, piano black exterior mirror caps, front air dam and rear spoiler extensions and red seat stitching. The available Brembo/BBS package includes forged, lightweight BBS wheels; body sill extensions; a rear bumper skirt; and heated black, leather-trimmed sport seats. The more luxurious MX-5 Grand Touring is equipped with body-color exterior mirrors, automatic on/off headlights, rain-sensing windshield wipers, automatic climate control, heated leather seats, navigation, Adaptive Front-lighting System, High Beam Control and Lane-Departure Warning System. Newly available for 2018 is Auburn Nappa leather, which was previously only available in the U.S. in MX-5 RF Launch Edition models. Click here to read more.

Lease the 2018 Mazda3 i Sport Sedan Automatic for $119 per month. Click here to shop current inventory. 36 months / 10,000 miles per year. Includes the $595 acquisition fee, any MCS lease cash available, any lease bonus cash available, and 15% MSRP customer down payment. On approved credit. Plus tax, tags, government fees, and a dealer processing fee of $300 (not required by law). Expires 02/28/2018

If you are looking for the ULTIMATE IntelligentAll Wheel Drive, look no further than the Mazda Predictive AWD I Drive System. Most AWD systems are REACTIVE, but the All New INTELLIGENT Mazda AWD uses cutting edge technology and sophisticated On-Board computer technology to act BEFORE the driver loses control in a spin situation to help you remain in intelligent control. The MAZDA intelligent system uses 27 distinct inputs and also alters the intelligent steering system to adjust the control parameters up to 200 times per second. In addition, the intelligent AWD system can actually be MORE fuel efficient in low-traction conditions, and the current AWD system can typically get within 1 MPG on "Dry" pavement. So get the best of both words with the intelligent Mazda AWD system today! more In the words of the 2016 Mazda Ice Academy and Mazda i-Activ AWD system with engineer Dave Coleman: "i-ACTIV all-wheel drive was introduced in the 2013 Mazda CX-5, the first sixth-generation vehicle with a full integration of SKYACTIV Technologies. Subsequent models for the North American and Australian markets with i-ACTIV AWD include CX-3, which went on sale in 2015, and the all-new CX-9, which will go on sale in eight global markets in 2016. Several other global Mazda products also feature i-ACTIV AWD. Mazda's innovative i-ACTIV AWD works similarly in all models in which it is implemented, complementing Mazda's Jinba Ittai-"horse and rider as one"-and Hoshiru Yorikobi-"joy derived from driving"-philosophies. That is to say, Mazdas are meant to be sporty and engage their drivers, allowing for precise control and spirited dynamics. i-ACTIV AWD was designed to complement those tenets-not hinder them." So come to PASSPORT MAZDA your Intelligent All Wheel Drive Headquarters and experience the intelligent All Wheel Drive system Today!

ACTIVE SAFETY TECHNOLOGY Active Safety Technology helps the driver prevent accidents by supporting his or her ability to predict and avoid hazards through visual and auditory alerts. Click here to learn more.

Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that the Light Duty Fuel Economy Trends Report,1 released by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Jan. 12, 2018, lists the company as having the highest overall Manufacturer Adjusted Fuel Economy for the 2016 model year.2 Mazda receives the first-place ranking for the fifth year in a row. The EPA’s report summarizes fuel economy trends by model year for vehicles sold in the U.S. and ranks automakers by Manufacturer Adjusted Fuel Economy. Mazda’s overall average fuel economy was 29.6 miles per gallon, improved 0.4 mpg over the previous year. Mazda’s mission is to enrich people’s lives and society as a whole while helping to preserve the beauty of the earth. The company developed SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY; an innovative range of engines, transmissions, bodies and chassis; and deployed them throughout the lineup to provide all customers with both driving pleasure and outstanding environmental and safety performance. These continuing efforts have played a key role in allowing Mazda to record the highest overall average fuel economy five years in a row. Moving forward Mazda hopes to help create a future in which people, the earth and society can coexist with cars, to enrich people’s lives through a car ownership experience that celebrates driving, and to become a brand with which customers feel a strong emotional connection. 1 An annual report published by the EPA which summarizes the fuel economy trends of new passenger vehicles and light trucks since 1975. http://www3.epa.gov/otaq/fetrends-complete.htm 2 Manufacturer Adjusted Fuel Economy: The average fuel economy of all vehicles sold by a manufacturer over a one year period. In the Fuel Economy Trends Report, the EPA uses adjusted combined city and highway fuel economy figures for each model by model year, and the average is weighted for sales volume.

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV and 2018 Mazda CX-9 three-row crossover SUV have been awarded as two of Car and Driver magazine’s 10Best Trucks and SUVs for 2018. This represents a repeat performance for Mazda CX-9 as the Best Mid-Size SUV and Mazda CX-5’s first time winning the Best Compact SUV category. Car and Driver selected its 10Best list by segment, with CX-5 and CX-9 vying for their spots against their tough direct competition. Both crossover SUVs stood out through exemplary chassis dynamics, fuel efficiency, craftsmanship, design and refinement. more For Mazda CX-5, editors noted that, “From the first turn of the wheel, it’s evident that the Mazda is something different. The CX-5 follows steering commands with an eagerness that belies its category. Its chassis provides a master class in body control—firm enough to make for engaging handling yet supple enough to shrug off pavement imperfections.” Similarly, Mazda CX-9 was lauded for its balance between utility and driving enjoyment. “Practicality may be king for vehicles tasked with the demands of suburban responsibility, yet our chores need not be devoid of enjoyment. Mazda gets that, and the CX-9 crossover is its flagship example of bringing driving satisfaction to the daily grind, a sophisticated standout that sets the benchmark for how a three-row SUV should satisfy its driver.” Going on sale last spring as an all-new model, Mazda CX-5 has drawn praise for its class-above quality and refinement while carrying a base MSRP of just $24,150. For the 2018 model year, Mazda CX-5 carries significant upgrades, including standard cylinder-deactivation technology that can shut down the two outside cylinders when they’re not needed to increase fuel-efficiency. Also new are increased levels of i-ACTIVSENSE safety technologies on all trim levels, including Smart City Brake Support automatic emergency braking. The 2018 Mazda CX-9 also features numerous updates and improvements, including a second row that slides farther forward, allowing greater access to the third row, easier-to-use second-row seat levers, greater noise reduction, standard G-Vectoring Control vehicle dynamics enhancements and front parking sensors that come standard on Mazda CX-9 Touring models. Mazda CX-9 is also newly available with a heated steering wheel and heated second-row outboard seats, among a long list of additional features and under-the-sheet metal refinements. The 2018 Mazda CX-9 carries a starting MSRP of $32,130. With the two wins, Mazda is among the top-three winningest brands in Car and Driver’s three and a half decades of 10Best awards. For more information on Car and Driver’s 10Best Trucks and SUVs 2018 awards: caranddriver.com/10BestTrucks

Some automakers create paint colors and textures without considering the form of their car. We take a completely different approach. Our goal is to create colors that complement every curve of a Mazda; giving it even more depth, richness, and luster. Click to find out more about our unique paint process. PREMIUM PAINT The diligent care that goes into design and fabrication continues during the paint process. The color designer and master painter work together to make sure the designer’s color is translated perfectly onto the newly built cars. A combination of precise mixing and expert application technique ensures that the color and finish are worthy of such breathtaking designs. The Soul Red Crystal Metallic color is a beautiful example of what can be achieved through this meticulous application process. more

Lease the 2018 Mazda CX-9 Sport SUV Automatic for only $249 per month. Click here to view all eligible vehicles. 36 months / 10,000 miles per year. Includes the $595 acquisition fee, any MCS lease cash available, any lease bonus cash available, and 10% MSRP customer down payment. On approved credit. Plus tax, tags, government fees, and a dealer processing fee of $300 (not required by law). Expires 01/31/2018

FIVE MAZDAS. FIVE TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS RATINGS Our engineers work tirelessly with the goal of creating the most eye-catching, exhilarating and safe vehicles on the road. And now, we want to celebrate them for something truly special. The Mazda CX-5 was just named a 2017 IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus, the independent organization’s highest-possible safety rating. In fact, the CX-5 has earned the highest possible rating from IIHS every year since 2012, and this year, every 2017 Mazda vehicle tested by the IIHS has been rated a Top Safety Pick Plus1 (models equipped with available Smart City Brake Support and Adaptive Front-lighting System). SEE ACCOLADES

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) announced design, functional and performance updates to the 2018 Mazda MX-5 soft top models, furthering MX-5’s mission to provide one of the best-driving cars in the world regardless of price point. For 2018, customers will have the option to choose between a new Dark Cherry or Black soft top. Additionally, an Auburn-colored interior and Nappa leather seating surfaces are available in MX-5 Grand Touring models, which was previously only offered in the MX-5 RF Launch Edition. more While MX-5 is already known for its handling prowess, the soft top’s rear suspension and power steering have been retuned to provide an even more surefooted ride. These improvements also help suppress unwanted cabin noise. As in the past, there’s an MX-5 for every kind of customer with three trim levels available. The entry-level MX-5 Sport represents the purest distillation of the MX-5 formula, while MX-5 Club is harder-edged, and MX-5 Grand Touring represents the most sophisticated option. For 2018, MX-5 Sport adds a newly standard MAZDA CONNECTTM infotainment system with 7-inch full-color touchscreen display, multi-function Commander and HD Radio connectivity. Additional features in the MX-5 Sport include LED headlights and tail lights, cloth bucket seats, leather-wrapped shift knob and handbrake, Bluetooth phone pairing and audio streaming, dual cupholders and one USB port to interface with the audio system. Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry is also newly standard on all models, as it was previously an option on manual-transmission-equipped models. MX-5 Club introduces newly heated cloth seats with red stitching, and it also comes standard with 17-inch dark gunmetal aluminum alloy wheels, a BOSE® 9-speaker Premium audio system, including driver and passenger headrest speakers. MX-5 Club’s upgrades over MX-5 Sport include two USB ports and Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. Models equipped with the six-speed SKYACTIV-MT manual transmission feature Bilstein shocks, a limited-slip differential and a shock tower brace. Available for MX-5 Club models is the Brembo/BBS Package, which now includes heated, black leather-trimmed seats, replacing the standard cloth seats. The features aerodynamic side still extensions, a rear bumper skirt, forged 17-inch BBS wheels and front Brembo brakes that provide greater heat tolerances in heavy braking. The new model year also ushers in the new Brembo/BBS RECARO Package that builds on the Brembo/BBS Package and substitutes the leather-trimmed seats for heated, RECARO sport seats. MX-5 Grand Touring comes standard with heated, leather-trimmed seats, automatic climate control, automatic on/off headlights, High Beam Control with Adaptive Front-lighting System, Lane Departure Warning, auto-dimming rearview mirror, navigation, rain-sensing windshield wipers and additional sound absorption material in its cloth headliner, among a much longer list of creature-comfort features. In addition to the Dark Cherry soft top and Auburn Nappa leather interior options, the 2018 MX-5 offers the newly available paint colors Eternal Blue Mica, Snowflake White Pearl Mica and Soul Red Crystal. Machine Gray Metallic, which was previously only available on MX-5 RF retractable fastback models, also joins the color palette. All MX-5 models sold in the U.S. come with a quick-revving, 2.0-liter SKYACTIV-G engine that delivers 155 horsepower. Power is routed to the rear wheels via a six-speed SKYACTIV-MT manual transmission or an available six-speed automatic with paddle shifters. Click here for more information.

Thank you for being a customer at Passport Mazda We look forward to serving you in 2018. We wish you peace, happiness, and an abundance in good health this New Year.

Lease the 2018 Mazda CX-3 Sport CUV Automatic for only $139 per month. Click here for more New Years Specials. 33 months / 10,000 miles per year. Includes the $595 acquisition fee, any MCS lease cash available, any lease bonus cash available, and 15% MSRP customer down payment. On approved credit. Plus tax, tags, government fees, and a dealer processing fee of $300 (not required by law). Expires 01/02/2018