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Why buy a Mazda Certified Pre-Owned from Passport Mazda?

Only the best-maintained late-model vehicles make the Mazda Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle cut. To be eligible, they must pass a rigorous 160-point inspection. From major to minor components, each vehicle is scrutinized and tested to make sure it meets the highest standards. So you can feel confident and enjoy every drive in your Mazda with an elevated state of being, mile after mile. more EXPERIENCE THE CONFIDENCE OF DRIVING CERTIFIED The Mazda Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles program gives you the peace of mind to enjoy every mile. 12-MONTH/12,000-MILE CPO VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY Each Mazda Certified Pre-Owned vehicle is covered by any remaining portion of its original 3-year/36,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The CPO Limited Vehicle Warranty provides coverage for another 12-Months or up to 12,000-Miles, with no deductible on covered repairs. For Mazda CPO vehicles that are no longer covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, the CPO Limited Vehicle Warranty takes effect at time of purchase. 7-YEAR/100,000-MILE LIMITED POWERTRAIN WARRANTY Flywheel to freeze plug, thermostat to turbocharger, cylinder block to constant velocity joints, our 7-Year/100,000-Mile CPO Limited Powertrain Warranty has you covered. ZERO DEDUCTIBLE ON COVERED REPAIRS In the rare event that a covered part needs to be repaired or replaced, your total out-of-pocket cost will be zero at Mazda Dealers throughout the United States 24-HOUR EMERGENCY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Mazda Certified Pre-Owned buyers and qualified family members are covered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by the complimentary Mazda 24-hour Emergency Roadside Assistance Program. Emergency Roadside Assistance for the duration of the 7-Year/100,000-Mile CPO Limited Powertrain Warranty in the U.S. and Canada. Chances are you'll never need us, but it's nice to have the confidence of knowing we're there. Complimentary 24-Hour Emergency Roadside Assistance services include: • Jump starts • Lockout assistance • Flat tire changes • Towing to the nearest authorized Mazda dealership • Gas delivery 160-POINT DETAILED INSPECTION Each vehicle is required to endure an uncompromising 160-point inspection inside and out, performed by a factory-trained Mazda technician. Below are just a few inspection highlights: A/C & HEATING – Confirm A/C system is operating properly INTERIOR – Check that seats and headrests work properly in all positions (1 of 6 checkpoints) BRAKES – Confirm proper operation of ABS on hard stops (1 of 8 checkpoints) TRANSMISSION – Check shift quality and shift points (1 of 8 checkpoints) EXTERIOR – Check that windshield is free of cracks, large chips and improper repairs (1 of 14 checkpoints) ENGINE – Confirm smooth acceleration (1 of 7 checkpoints) AUTOCHECK® VEHICLE HISTORY REPORT To make sure you know exactly what you are getting, each Mazda Certified Pre-Owned vehicle comes with a full AutoCheck®vehicle history report and three-year Buyback Protection from Experian. TRANSFER BENEFITS No one likes to say goodbye to a Mazda. But if the time comes, your car will be even more attractive to potential buyers because the Mazda Certified Pre-Owned Limited Vehicle and Limited Powertrain warranties are transferable to future owners at no cost. COMPLIMENTARY 3-MONTH SIRIUSXM® SATELLITE RADIO TRIAL4 Select satellite radio–equipped Mazda Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles feature a 3-month trial subscription to the SiriusXM All Access package. Enjoy over 150 channels including all kinds of commercial-free music, plus sports, news, talk, comedy and entertainment – plus the ability to stream online and with the free app. Click here to browse our certified pre-owned inventory.

The Mazda CX-9 offers 2nd-row captain's chairs to give your occupants ample space to enjoy the ride

2ND-ROW CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS The redesigned Signature interior offers alluring comforts such as heated captain’s chairs with center console for the middle row. Touring and Grand Touring offer a standard 2nd-row power tilt and slide bench that delivers easy access to the 3rd row. Optional Captain’s Chairs with center walk-through are also available. This configuration provides second-row occupants with armrests and ample space to enjoy the ride. Two USB charging ports and cupholders are integrated into backside of the front center console. This execution allows second-row occupants convenient access to these features while also providing a seamless passthrough to the third row. The CX-9 Grand Touring upgrades to heated second-row captain’s chairs, with the heating controls also found on the backside of the front center console for easy access. more Click here to browse our CX-9 inventory.

Passport Mazda offers alternate transportation while you wait for your vehicle to be serviced

Passport Mazda Alternate Transportation Passport Mazda offers alternate transportation while you wait for your vehicle to be serviced. Whether you need to get back home or drive to work, Passport Mazda provides many transportation options based on availability, service time, and location: LOANER: If a loaner car is available, Passport Mazda will provide a car for the time necessary to service your vehicle. For more information on our loaner policy, click here. RENTAL: If loaners are not available, Passport Mazda will connect you with a local car rental based on availability. RIDE-SHARE: Passport Mazda offers ride-sharing options for service customers, such as Uber or Lyft. For qualifying repairs, we offer complimentary rides within 10 miles of the dealership! Click here to schedule service.

Eight Mazda Features That Make Your Life Easier

Mazda’s available advanced technology works to enhance any driving experience Active Driving Displays Equal parts safety feature and convenience, when you’re looking down the road Mazda’s Active Driving Display places a wealth of useful information directly in your line of sight. This helps you keep your attention focused on traffic, while you simultaneously monitor your speed, turn-by-turn navigational instructions and notifications from your Mazda’s advanced driver’s assistance features. Mazda Mobile Start The ability to remotely start your car in extreme weather conditions can be one of the greatest gifts. Mazda Mobile Start takes this convenience one step farther; by also enabling you to precisely adjust the temperature of your climate control system. Because the smartphone application also knows exactly where your car is parked, searching for your Mazda in a crowded lot is eliminated, too. Rain-Sensing Wipers The more help your car provides, the safer you’ll be—particularly in inclement weather. Mazda’s rain-sensing wipers automatically activate when rain begins to accumulate on your windshield. In addition to improving visibility, this helps keep your eyes on traffic in inclement weather conditions, rather than looking down to activate your wipers. Hill Launch Assist We’ve all been there; stuck on a steep hill in traffic, dreading rolling backward before we can get the car moving forward. This problem is alleviated with Mazda’s Hill Launch Assist. When you release the brake pedal, Hill Launch Assist actually holds the car in place momentarily—giving you time to press the accelerator pull away stress-free. Mazda Radar Cruise Control With Mazda Radar Cruise Control, you can set the maximum speed at which you wish to travel and MRCC automatically matches the ebbs and flows of traffic—while also maintaining a safe following distance. While brilliant for long distance travel, this also significantly reduces the stresses of driving in stop and go commuter traffic. Smart City Brake Support Low-speed rear-end collisions are one of the most common type of accident. Typically, the driver of the colliding car is almost always found to be at fault. With Mazda’s Smart City Brake Support, the car can stop itself at speeds below 20 miles per hour if the system senses a collision is imminent and the driver fails to take action. High Beam Control While you see better at night when your high beams are activated, they can temporarily blind other drivers. Using its cameras at the top of the wind screen, Mazda’s High Beam Control automatically switches between high and low beams when the cameras detect another car—then reverts to your high beams when the car is gone. This frees you from switching your headlights back and forth any time another car approaches from the front. Adaptive Front-Lighting System Mazda’s Adaptive Front-Lighting System uses the speed of your car and the angle of your steering wheel to determine where your headlights are needed most. As you make a turn, or enter a curve, your headlights swivel to illuminate your indicated path of travel, giving you better visibility and more time to respond to potential obstructions.

2022 Mazda CX-5 Receives Elegant Enhancements

Mazda North American Operations announces major updates to the brand’s best-selling vehicle in the U.S., Mazda CX-5. The compelling crossover will continue to allure a wide range of customers with a greater sense of quality, both in sophisticated styling and refined driving dynamics. In addition to improvements to the 2022 CX-5, Mazda will make i-Activ all-wheel drive (AWD) standard across the entire CX lineup in the U.S. market, starting with the 2022 model year. more Mazda CX-5 has been adored by many since it debuted nearly a decade ago. It quickly earned recognition for combining outstanding design and quality craftsmanship with excellent performance and fuel efficiency. The award-winning CX-5 has continuously proven itself by earning many industry accolades over the years, such as being recognized by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) as a TOP SAFETY PICK award winner since the crossover first debuted. The vehicle introduced a more sophisticated level of Mazda’s Kodo design, featuring a “less is more” approach to beautiful styling. The 2022 CX-5 continues the car’s evolution with considerable improvements to the design and dynamic performance. These updates will help the established crossover continue to standout in its class, while also expressing a look and feel that is unified with Mazda’s latest generation vehicles. The most recognizable change on all 2022 CX-5 models will be the refreshed exterior styling. Mazda designers focused on refining the front and rear ends, opting to minimize character lines in favor of reflective body surfaces that create a distinguished and elegant appearance. The front fascia adopts a new signature wing that extends outward from the front grille, which is also updated with a three-dimensional texture that replaces the outgoing mesh surface. The headlights and taillights receive significant design changes with each lamp featuring a pair of horizontally spaced, rectangular LED lights that create a sleek, eye-catching expression. All-new aluminum alloy wheels complete the transformation to help further the crossover’s urban and elegant appeal. The 2022 CX-5 turbo models will receive additional styling enhancements that help further distinguish it from non-turbo models. The new 2.5 Turbo model, formerly Grand Touring Reserve, offers contemporary styling appealing for sport-minded enthusiasts. The exterior features gloss black finishes throughout to support an athletic look, while the interior is complemented with red accents and stitching. Altogether, creating an expressive vibe that encourages the CX-5 to be driven and enjoyed. Elevating to the 2.5 Turbo Signature model, thoughtful design changes were made to help make the CX-5 feel more elegant. The cladding on the exterior of this model adopts the same unified color scheme as the rest of the body and will be contrasted by bright silver finished wheels. The interior is appointed with premium quality materials such as Nappa leather and genuine woodgrain. Complementing the new, elegant design, the driving dynamics and ride quality of the 2022 CX-5 have evolved with updates to the drive modes, seats, body, and suspension that were introduced in Mazda’s latest generation vehicles. The 2022 CX-5 introduces Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive), which enables the driver to select the most appropriate drive mode to optimize driving capability with one touch of a switch. Furthering Mazda’s human-centric philosophy, the seats are redesigned to help provide the driver and the vehicle’s occupants with greater stability to help create a natural and comfortable experience. The driver will appreciate smooth accelerations with a more responsive six-speed automatic transmission. Updates to the suspension include improvements to the dampening control structure and increased frame rigidity, which will help suppress unpleasant vibrations, reduce road noise, and help to provide a quieter cabin and higher quality of ride comfort. Overall, these enhancements will help the driver feel more connected to the enjoyable driving experience. STANDARD i-ACTIV AWD ACROSS ALL CX MODELS Mazda’s i-Activ AWD system is engineered to enhance performance and confidence, enabling the driver to enjoy the experience in various driving conditions. Providing i-Activ AWD as standard for all Mazda CX models, starting with the 2022 model year, supports the brand’s dedication to deliver unparalleled driving pleasure for all owners. While making i-Activ AWD newly standard emphasizes the enhanced driving dynamics Mazda customers value, it is part of the Mazda brand’s expansion into the premium space. Engaging driving dynamics are engineered into every aspect of vehicle development to help create a connection between car and driver. Mazda’s unique i-Activ AWD system continuously monitors weight transfer, based on acceleration and cornering forces, and shifts power to the appropriate wheels, providing drivers a near instant response to inputs. By sharpening turn-in response and control based on vehicle speed, the i-Activ AWD system can help enhance the vehicle’s performance, while also providing additional safety in various road conditions. Click here to browse our inventory.

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Mazda offers a family of crossovers designed for the road ahead

2021 MAZDA CX-30 This versatile CUV with striking design and nimble handling is made to stand out and keep up with all of your urban and outdoor pursuits PERFORMANCE INTERIOR SAFETY Available SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 Turbo engine (Coming late 2020) ANDROID AUTO™ / APPLE CARPLAY™ Integration Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go Available i-ACTIV AWD® with Off-Road Traction Assist Available heated front seats Lane Departure Warning System more 2021 MAZDA CX-5 A dynamic CUV that combines elegant design, interior refinements and invigorating performance to elevate every journey. PERFORMANCE INTERIOR SAFETY Available SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 Turbo Engine MAZDA CONNECT™ with 10.25-inch center display Available Driver Attention Alert Available i-ACTIV AWD® with Off-Road Traction Assist Available heated front and rear seats Lane Departure Warning System 2021 MAZDA CX-9 This three-row CUV meets the performance, safety and technology needs for you and your passengers without compromises. PERFORMANCE INTERIOR SAFETY Available i-ACTIV AWD® Available 2nd-row captain's chairs with center console Adv. Smart City Brake Support with Pedestrian Detection SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 Turbo engine Available quilted Nappa leather seats Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert 2021 MAZDA CX-3 Our smallest CUV offers responsive performance and handling and comes loaded with standard safety and technology features. PERFORMANCE INTERIOR SAFETY SKYACTIV®-G 2.0 engine 7-inch Full-color touch screen display Rearview Camera Available i-ACTIV AWD® 5-Passenger seating capacity Lane Departure Warning System ANDROID AUTO™ / APPLE CARPLAY™ Integration Smart Brake Support with Collision Warning Click here to browse our current crossover inventory.

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The Choice Is Yours: CX-30 Or CX-5

Discover What Makes These MAZDA CUVS Stand Out Known for delivering a premium driving experience, all of Mazda’s vehicles offer a wealth of benefits — from impressive safety ratings and technology, to stunning design and craftsmanship. These key characteristics are embodied in both CX-30 and CX-5, so you can rest assure that either choice will exceed expectations. KEY BENEFITS OF BOTH MAZDA CX-30 AND CX-5 Equipped with Mazda’s i-Activsense series of advanced safety technologies, both vehicles are more than ready for the road ahead. The 2021 CX-30 (built after September 2020) and CX-5 earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s highest safety award — the 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK+. more Offering both substance and style, both CUVs deliver impressive styling, powerful driving dynamics, and Mazda’s signature connected driving feel. For models equipped with i-Activ AWD, Off-road Traction Assist comes standard and helps to optimize traction control while navigating over uneven terrain. Further opening up the experiences for both of these capable CUVs. Some of the shared benefits include Mazda’s new safety features like Rear Smart City Brake Support and Rear Cross Traffic Braking. Additionally, paddle shifters help the driver feel connected with the vehicle and supports great driving dynamics. For those looking for creature comforts during the journey, both CX-30 and CX-5 have available premium features like a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, leather seats, and active driving display. More shared benefits include: • Available Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine • Available i-Activ AWD® with Off-road Traction Assist • Standard Apple CarPlay™ / Android Auto™ integration • Standard Remote keyless entry system • Standard Smart City Brake Support • Standard Mazda Radar Cruise Control • Standard Rain sensing wipers • Standard auto on/off headlights • Standard High Beam Control • Available Blind Spot Monitoring • Available Active Driving Display • Available Bose® premium audio • Available 360° View Monitor Determining whether Mazda’s CX-30 or CX-5 is the best fit for you comes down to lifestyle and needs. With a variety of options for each vehicle, it’s possible for every driver look on the vehicles’ unique personalities to find their ideal Mazda CUV. CX-30 OFFERS DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE The nimble Mazda CX-30 brings a different sense of excitement without sacrificing premium design. This vehicle is just as much at home in the city as it is on a weekend road trip. Discover exhilarating local winding roads, embark on a snowy drive to a cabin, a sandy path leading to a favorite camping site, or confidently slip into a great parking spot — CX-30 can do it all. Taking advantage of premium performance without sacrificing efficiency, the available 2.5 Turbo engine gives the CX-30 smooth, powerful acceleration capable of up to 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque with premium fuel1, while only experiencing a single mile per gallon reduction in combined EPA estimated fuel economy than the naturally aspirated Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine. While the same powerful powertrain is available on the CX-5, its application for the CX-30 is able to provide a unique experience due to CX-30’s more compact dimensions. With a reputation for chasing what’s next, Mazda CX-30’s adaptable nature embodies Kodo design in a refreshing manner. With seven packages to choose from, Mazda CX-30 makes a strong case as your everyday companion by starting at $22,050 MSRP2. CX-5 OFFERS ELEGANT EXPERIENCES The sophisticatedly styled Mazda CX-5 is ideal for sharing your exciting new experiences with close ones thanks to its well-crafted interior in both the front and second-row seats. An outpouring of Mazda’s human centric design, the driver’s seat is crafted for optimum positioning and comfort — but that’s not all. Whether taking your significant other to the latest restaurant opening or friends to a concert, every passenger will experience premium comfort. With two engine options, Mazda CX-5 offers flexibility based on different driving needs. The standard Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine offers 187 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque on either type of fuel, while the 2.5 Turbo engine delivers 250 hp and 320 lb-ft on premium fuel3. Thanks to the available i-Activ AWD system, drivers can confidently take on a variety of terrains the urban landscape can have, such as wet or even icy roads. Practically, this looks like a greater sense of control while commuting to the office on snowy roads or finding your way home during a summer rainstorm. With seven trim levels to choose from, Mazda CX-5 can offer owners with peace of mind and superb driving dynamics packaged in quality craftsmanship starting at $25,370 MSRP4. THE DECISION IS YOURS Given that the Mazda CX-30 and CX-5 both offer powerful driving dynamics, impressive styling, the latest technology, and are named TSP+ — choosing between the two comes down to lifestyle. So, which Mazda CUV will you take on your journey? Click here to browse our CUV inventory.

Mazda CX-5 Unlocks ‘Secret’ Off-Road Mode

What are “Easter eggs”? Besides the colored treat that comes along every April, they are those snippets at the end of a movie’s credits when a scene previews next year’s blockbuster. They’re the bonus track at the end of an album if you just wait a few seconds longer. They’re messages hidden in a piece of art. And they’re buried deep in the computer logic of Mazda CX-5, waiting for you to find them. What sort of Easter eggs, you might wonder? How about a new “off-road” mode in CX-5’s i-Activ all-wheel-drive (AWD) system, designed especially for loose surfaces and deeply rutted trails off the beaten path. We’re going to tell you how to find Mazda’s latest Easter egg. more MAZDA’S MIND-READER OF AN AWD SYSTEM The key challenge of an AWD system is figuring out exactly how much torque—rotational force—to send to the rear wheels at every instant. Use too little when the conditions are slippery, and front tires lose grip, robbing the driver of control. Use too much when the conditions are grippy, and fuel economy and handling both suffer. The penalties for getting it wrong—and the rewards for getting it right—can change in an instant with both road conditions and the driver’s intentions. For an AWD system to get it right all the time, it needs to be able to sense both the road and the driver and predict what torque split is required before the driver can feel a loss of traction. That sensing comes from data the car already has. The electric power steering knows exactly how hard you’re turning the steering wheel, for example, and since steering effort gets lighter on slippery surfaces, the CX-5 can use that information to measure the surface grip. The stability control system is already closely watching the speed of all four wheels, and if one tire starts going faster, the i-Activ AWD knows how slippery the surface must be to allow that slip and can correct it before the driver would even feel it. The system uses indirect sensing, too, watching the outside temperature to see if it’s cold enough that ice or snow are possible and watching the wipers to know if it’s raining. In total, Mazda’s i-Activ AWD system samples 27 channels of data 200 times per second to paint a composite of what the road looks like, sending power forward or rearward before the driver and passengers sense any slip, whereas many vehicles with reactive systems allow a momentary feeling of uneasiness, sliding along on a slippery surface, before power is routed to the rear wheels. The name i-Activ AWD was created to explain what the system does, with the “i” standing for “intelligent,” also complementing Mazda’s holistic suite of safety technologies called “i-Activsense.” TURN OFF TRACTION CONTROL TO UNLOCK OFF-ROAD MODE While most of the time a crossover may never leave the pavement, it’s not to say that it won’t ever. Families go camping; sometimes, drivers just make turns down a road less traveled. A crossover SUV is capable, but our engineers are always looking to stretch that capability even further. When all four wheels are on the ground, i-Activ AWD is so good at controlling front/rear torque split that it doesn’t need a special off-road mode. If conditions are so slick that it needs to lock the torque coupling completely, it can do that, automatically, in a fraction of a second. In rare cases on uneven paths when a wheel could leave the ground, i-Activ AWD will sense that wheelspin and lock the torque coupling so the front and rear wheels go the same speed. But on especially rough terrain, this might not be enough. Imagine a wobbly restaurant table with a matchbook wedged under its short leg to keep it from rocking. If you take that matchbook out, the air under that table leg is like the air under your tire in that diagonal twist. Now, what happens when the table rocks, and that leg comes down? The opposite leg goes up. The same thing happens in a diagonal twist. If one tire comes off the ground, the opposite tire also comes off the ground, or at least gets very light. So even if the torque coupling that drives power to the axles forces the front and rear tires go to the same speed, if one front tire and one rear tire are in the air, those airborne tires can still spin freely. To stop them, we have to use the traction control system to apply the brakes to the spinning tires, forcing torque over to the tires that are on the ground. In any other situation, we want the traction control system to apply the brakes as smoothly as possible, so there’s no interruption in the driver’s control of the car. But in situations where an abrupt power shift is necessary—like this diagonal twist off-road situation—pressing the “TCS OFF” button actually switches the CX-5 to a mode that simulates locking differentials via the brakes, sending power to the wheels on the ground. Much as most every modern crossover SUV, a full off-road-style locking differential that equally transfers power at low speeds to all four wheels is heavy and inefficient. However, with its trick technology, the net effect of the CX-5’s clever i-Activ AWD is that, like the rest of the vehicle, it helps the CX-5 punch far above its weight. SIMPLE AS THAT In constantly striving to make vehicles better to satisfy customer needs and wants, CX-5 has adopted an innovative solution that makes it just as athletic on rough roads as it is on the cleanest stretches of canyon curves. And now you know how to unlock it. Just press a button. Click here to browse our CX-5 inventory.

Surrounded yourself with safety in the Mazda CX-5

Every Mazda CX-5 comes equipped with i-Activsense® safety technology, including a suite of standard features to help alert you of hazards to avoid collisions or lessen their impact. BLIND-SPOT MONITORING Blind Spot Monitoring helps detect objects in your blind spots and alerts you with a warning light in your side mirror and Active Driving Display (when equipped). It also helps detect and warns you of fast-approaching vehicles that may enter a blind spot. REAR CROSS-TRAFFIC ALERT When backing up, Rear Cross Traffic Alert helps detect a vehicle approaching from the side and promptly alerts the driver with an audible warning, as well as a visual warning, in either side mirror and the rearview camera display. MAZDA RADAR CRUISE CONTROL WITH STOP & GO Maintain a set speed and minimum following distance from the traffic ahead with Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go. If the vehicle you're following reduces speed, even down to a stop, your vehicle will automatically slow or stop as needed. ADV. SMART CITY BRAKE SUPPORT W/ PED. DETECTION Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Day and Night-time Pedestrian Detection helps detect vehicles and pedestrians in your path. If an impact is predicted, the system will warn the driver and, if necessary, apply the brakes. Click here to browse our inventory.

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