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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 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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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+. 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.

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. 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.

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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This system uses the key buttons to remotely lock and unlock the doors and the liftgate, and opens/closes the liftgate. The system can start the engine without having to take the key out of your purse or pocket. It can also help you signal for attention or help. Operating the theft-deterrent system is also possible on theft-deterrent system-equipped vehicles. System malfunctions or warnings are indicated by the following warning lights or beeps. For vehicles with the type A/type B instrument cluster, check the displayed message for more information and, if necessary, have the vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer, according to the indication. • KEY Warning Light (Red) • Refer to Contact Authorized Mazda Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected. • Refer to Taking Action (Search). • Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP) Warning Beep • Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP) Warning Beep. • Key Removed from Vehicle Warning Beep • Refer to Key Removed from Vehicle Warning Beep. If you have a problem with the key, consult Passport Mazda. If your key is lost or stolen, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer as soon as possible for a replacement and to make the lost or stolen key inoperative.

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One of the most important things you can do to keep your vehicle healthy and running smoothly is to change its oil. Changing a vehicle’s oil is simple enough to do at home, but if you simply do not have the time to do it yourself, fear not, your friends here at Passport Mazda are here to help you out. Our trained specialists use parts from Mazda factories and have the experience and knowledge to get your oil change done in a timely fashion so you can get on with your busy day. Many people who bring their vehicles in when they need to change their oil do not think about bringing it to a dealership because they think we charge more than other places. In fact, our prices are very competitive, and we use genuine Mazda parts while other service shops may not. We also include many other service features to go along with your oil change to make your vehicle drive like the day you drove it off of our lot. HOW OFTEN DO I NEED AN OIL CHANGE? You may be under the impression that every car needs an oil change at exactly three months or 3,000 miles. Or maybe you're on the other end of the spectrum and you won't bother until your engine actually stops running. (Spoiler alert: if that has happened, it's too late.) The first example is just a little off. The second is scary! MY, HOW TIMES HAVE CHANGED. The standard 3,000 mile rule comes from an earlier age of vehicle production. With advances in both engine and oil technology, you don't need to stick to such a frequent schedule. Some classic and specialty cars will still want to be on this tighter timetable, but if you're driving a Mazda built in the last decade or so, it probably isn't necessary. It won't hurt the car, but you might just be wasting some good oil if you change it too often. BUT WHY SHOULD I BOTHER TO CHANGE THE OIL IN MY CAR? Oil lubricates your engine and all of its little components. When the oil breaks down, it can't do its job effectively anymore. With all that friction, your engine will overheat, which can cause parts to quickly wear down and warp. If you just never change your oil, your engine is likely to eventually seize up and turn into a big useless pile of scrap metal. SO WHAT SHOULD I DO? Unfortunately, there isn't really an easy rule to remember across the board. Each car is different, and each driver is different. The first thing to do is check your owner's manual. For example, Mazda recommends a maximum interval of 12 months or 7,500 miles between oil changes for many of their models. Your next guideline is to make sure you always pay attention to your vehicle's notifications and warning lights- Mazda has included some very cool technology in their new cars and it would be a shame to ignore it! You'll want to adjust your own oil change schedule depending on your driving habits and conditions. Extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, can cause your oil to work a little harder. Here are some other factors to consider: • Stop-and-go vs. highway mileage • Mountains and hills vs. flat terrain • Frequency of heavy loads or towing • Frequency of engine idling Don't forget to check our service specials page for any applicable money-savers, and then schedule a service if your car is ready for an oil change. Please feel free to call or stop by to discuss your own vehicle and driving habits - our experienced technicians are here to help you get the most out of your car, and we can help you come up with an oil change schedule you're comfortable with. We know our environment and our Mazdas, so be honest about how aggressive you drive and we'll make sure your car gets the best possible care! CHOOSE YOUR OIL TYPE WITH THE HELP OF PASSPORT MAZDA Considering the type of oil that you need for your vehicle to continue a successful streak of commuting? There are a number of options that your vehicle may or may not be right for, and it can sometimes be confusing differentiating between the choices that are available. Passport Mazda is here to help! We have a preview of standard motor oil, synthetic blend and full synthetic ready for you to review, and we look forward to your next scheduled oil change here at our service center in Suitland, MD! STANDARD OIL This is the most common brand of oil that you will discover for your vehicle, and one that most leading brands carry. Usually distinguished by a 5W-20 or 5W-30 branding, this oil is recommended to be changed every couple months or thousands of miles, with a routine maintenance appointment easy to schedule with our factory-trained technicians. FULL SYNTHETIC OIL A full synthetic blend proves to be a more expensive type of oil, but for good reason. This oil type is superior to that of standard oil, and designed to thrive in both colder and hotter climates. Tested for maximum performance and held to stringent standards, this oil is typically required for more technologically advanced engine types. SYNTHETIC BLEND Mixed with an organic blend and full synthetic, this type of motor oil typically is relegated to pickup trucks and specific SUVs. Designed to support heavy transportation loads and extreme climates, you will be confident in the strength and durability of this oil type. Click here to schedule your oil service today.

SERVICE PAYMENT PLAN 0% APR Financing Available for 90 days $0 out of pocket and 0% APR for 90 days and no up-front costs Click here to schedule service. Click here to get prequalified. All loans are issued by WebBank, Member FDIC. All applications are processed through CFS and funded by WebBank, member FDIC. WebBank funds the repair amount once repairs are completed and documents are executed. All applications are subject to approval pursuant to standard underwriting criteria. The DigniFi Interest Waived Program applies to all approved customers. As part of the program, interest will be waived if you make all of your scheduled payments on time and pay off your loan in full within 90 days. The maximum approved amount, terms and the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) will be based on an evaluation of credit history. Interest will be charged to your account from account opening at 9.99%-36.00% APR if the full loan amount is not paid within 90 days. Minimum monthly payment is required. Valid on loan amounts from $350 - $7,500. Additional principal payments will be required to pay off the loan amount before promotion expires. Example on a service repair costing $5,000.00: 36 monthly payments of $211.00 with no initial payment. The estimated payment and interest rates are being provided to you only as a guide to potential financing options that may be available. This estimated payment is based upon a 27.99% interest rate, with an APR range from 9.99% to 36.00%, with a maximum 4% origination fee. This is not a loan application, an offer, guarantee of financing, or a loan approval.

PASSPORT MAZDA IS OFFERING UP TO 120% OF KBB VALUE * DON’T MAKE THE NEXT PAYMENT WITHOUT SEEING A CASH OFFER ON YOUR CURRENT VEHICLE! Click Here To Get Your Current Vehicle’s KBB Trade-In Value From there, a client advisor will reach out to schedule an appraisal. We will then appraise your vehicle and give you an offer for up to 120% of KBB value!