Champion Mazda Owensboro, KY

May 16, 2019

While we might be a bit biased, we think every day is a good time to look through the inventory of new Mazda vehicles at our Mazda dealership near Evansville, IN. Although new Mazda cars are always fun to test drive, you can’t go wrong with one of the automobiles in our pre-owned car inventory. As you’ll see, our previously owned car inventory includes models produced by some of the world’s most trusted automakers.

One pre-owned vehicle you’ll want to keep an eye out for is the 2014-2018 Mazda3. That’s because sedans and hatchbacks from those model years that wear the Mazda3 badge recently earned a prestigious award from CarGurus. More specifically, the pre-owned Mazda3 from the 2014-2018 model years was named the 2019 Best Used Car in the compact sedan/hatchback class.

To pick the winners of this year’s Best Used Car Awards, the automotive experts at CarGurus evaluated various criteria, including reviews from amateur and professional drivers, availability, and estimated retention values after 12 years of ownership. While the compact sedan/hatchback category was competitive, the 2014-2018 Mazda3 came out on top.

“Our cars are designed to enhance people’s lives and be an extension of their person,” said Jeff Guyton, president of Mazda North American Operations. “We are thrilled to be honored with this award which recognizes [the] Mazda [brand’s] dedication to craftsmanship and ensures that our vehicles will delight for years after purchase.”

“Shoppers who love to drive owe it to themselves to test-drive a pre-owned Mazda3” said Matt Smith, CarGurus senior editor. “Few vehicles deliver the same level of driving enjoyment, and even fewer do so while offering shoppers the choice between sedan and hatchback body styles. Add in the…[car’s] impressive value retention and this sporty compact is a great choice for many shoppers.”

Whether you want a new or pre-owned vehicle, shop with Champion Mazda today.