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Mazda earns five 2026 Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards

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Mazda earns five 2026 Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards

Five new awards are giving Mazda drivers plenty to celebrate in 2026. Mazda North American Operations has announced that Mazda earned five 2026 Newsweek Readers' Choice™ Awards, with recognition spanning the brand, its dealership experience, and two individual vehicles. Readers selected Mazda as Best Car Brand, Best SUV Brand and Best Brand Dealership Experience. The Mazda3 was also named Best New Car, while the Mazda CX-5 earned Best New SUV. For drivers exploring new Mazda vehicles at DELLA Mazda, the results offer a look at what consumers are appreciating across the Mazda lineup and ownership experience.

What are the Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards?

Unlike awards determined solely by an editorial panel, the Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards incorporate public voting. According to Mazda, winners were selected during a four-week public voting period conducted by Newsweek. The awards recognize vehicles and brands that resonate with consumers in areas including quality, performance, design and ownership experience.

Mazda's five awards for 2026 are:

  • Best Car Brand

  • Best SUV Brand

  • Best Brand Dealership Experience

  • Best New Car: Mazda3

  • Best New SUV: Mazda CX-5

The range of those wins is notable. Mazda wasn't recognized only for an individual vehicle or a single segment. Readers awarded the company across cars, SUVs and the dealership experience itself.

Mazda3 named Best New Car

For drivers who still appreciate the size and driving experience of a car, the Mazda3 continues to stand out. Newsweek readers named the Mazda3 Best New Car for 2026, adding another distinction to a model available in both sedan and hatchback configurations. That gives shoppers the flexibility to choose the body style that makes the most sense for their routine while staying within the Mazda3 family. If the award has put Mazda3 on your shopping list, you can shop new Mazda3 inventory at DELLA Mazda and compare available models in Queensbury.

Mazda CX-5 named Best New SUV

Mazda also took home an individual award in one of today's most competitive vehicle categories. The Mazda CX-5 was voted Best New SUV in the 2026 Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards. That recognition accompanies Mazda's broader win as Best SUV Brand, making the CX-5 one of the central models in a particularly strong showing for Mazda's SUV lineup. DELLA Mazda shoppers can explore new Mazda CX-5 inventory or compare it with the other current Mazda crossovers and SUVs available at our Queensbury dealership.

Mazda also takes Best Car Brand and Best SUV Brand

The Mazda3 and CX-5 weren't the only winners. Readers selected Mazda itself as both Best Car Brand and Best SUV Brand, recognizing the automaker across two major areas of its vehicle lineup. For shoppers, those broader awards provide another reason to look beyond just one model. Depending on your needs, the current Mazda lineup offers everything from sedans and hatchbacks to compact crossovers and larger SUVs. You can explore the Mazda model lineup at DELLA Mazda to compare your options before deciding which size, body style and features work for you.

Shopping for a Mazda on a different budget?

A new Mazda isn't the only way to find your next vehicle at DELLA Mazda. Drivers can browse pre-owned vehicles under $25,000 for additional options across a range of makes and models. If you specifically want a pre-owned Mazda with additional program requirements and benefits, it's also worth exploring Mazda Certified Pre-Owned vehicles.

Only qualifying late-model Mazda vehicles can become Mazda Certified Pre-Owned. Eligible vehicles must pass a detailed 160-point inspection performed by a factory-trained Mazda technician and include CPO warranty coverage and other program benefits. If you're replacing a vehicle you already own, you can also value your trade online and use that information as you begin planning your next purchase.

Explore Mazda at DELLA Mazda in Queensbury

Browse new Mazda inventory, explore our pre-owned selection or get pre-approved for financing online before your visit. Visit DELLA Mazda at 92 Quaker Road in Queensbury, NY, to find the Mazda that fits your drive.



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