2021 Mazda3 Turbo: Coming Soon to OpenRoad Mazda
Turbocharged Skyactiv-G 2.5 T engine producing 250HP/320lb-ft. torque to be placed in 2021 Mazda3 Sedan and Hatchback models. Arriving soon to OpenRoad Mazda in late 2020!
Mazda Tied for 3rd in MPG and C02 Emissions from EPA 2019 Automotive Trends Report
We’re proud to announce that Mazda has tied for 3rd in MPG (higher is better) and C02 Emissions (lower is better) across all automotive manufacturers in the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent 2019 Annual Automotive Trends Report.
The EPA Automotive Trends Report summarizes information about new light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, fuel economy, technology data, and auto manufacturers’ performance in meeting the agency’s GHG emissions standards.
Mazda3 Wins AJAC's Best Small Car in Canada for 2020
Today at the Montreal International Auto Show media preview, Mazda Canada Inc. accepted the award for Best Small Car in Canada for 2020 from the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) for the all-new Mazda3. This award makes the Mazda3 eligible to win the overall 2020 Canadian Car of the Year award, which will be presented next month at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto.
Why Service at OpenRoad Mazda? Our Operations Manager Answers!
My name is Keith Cochrane, and I’m the Fixed Operations Manager here at OpenRoad Mazda Port Moody! I’ve been with OpenRoad for over 30 years, and with Mazda just over 3 years.
One of the reasons why our customers choose OpenRoad Mazda Port Moody over our competition including private garages is any money you spend on parts and service here at OpenRoad Mazda, you get 15% applied in Club OpenRoad points, so you can accumulate these points towards the purchase of a new or used car when times comes to replace the car you have now.
The Club OpenRoad points can be collected at any OpenRoad dealership, and applied to any purchase at any OpenRoad dealership. That’s something you’re not going to see at in the aftermarket, and you’re not going to see it with our competitors.
Best of: 2019 Hatchbacks Compared
Sporty and practical, here are OpenRoad’s top three picks for 2019 model year hatchbacks.
Why Service at OpenRoad Mazda? Our Master Technician Answers!
Meet OpenRoad Mazda‘s Master Technician, Dan Mawdsley, as he knows first-hand what it takes to become a Master Mazda Technician. It requires years of experience working for Mazda as a journeyman technician, then attending several new-model/ technology training courses in order to pass the exam to become fully certified!
Meet Dan and see what he has to say!
Wondering how to book a service appointment with us?
Port Moody RibFest Contest at OpenRoad Mazda!
CONTEST ALERT 🙂
In anticipation to the legendary Port Moody RibFest happening on July 19th – 21st, we’re putting together a contest so that you can WIN to drive the all-new CX-5 for one WHOLE WEEK! ???
The rules are simple! We’ll be hiding this Ribfest CX-5 around the city and all YOU have to do is:
1. Take a picture of the Ribfest CX-5
2. Post and share it on Facebook and/or Instagram
3. Tag us at @OpenRoadMazdaPortMoody
Good luck and happy hunting!
Best Hardtop Convertibles in 2019
What’s better in the spring and summer months than cruising along one of the Lower Mainland’s great roads, sans top? The only caveat is the amount of rainfall we get — that’s where hardtop convertibles come in. Roof down for wind in your hair; up and it’s like you’re riding in any other vehicle. Here are three of OpenRoad’s favourite examples.
2019 Mercedes-Benz SLC
This SLK-successor has already been around for a little bit but the luxury roadster is still as good as ever. The electrohydraulic vario-roof can be closed in approximately 20 seconds, even while the car is moving at speeds of up to 40 km/h hour. There’s also a panoramic glass option with MAGIC SKY CONTROL allowing the unit to be lightened or darkened via a simple button press.
There are two flavours of the SLC: the 300, which has a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine under the hood, and the AMG 43 boasting a 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V6 producing 362 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque. Both are mated to 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic transmission.
2019 Mazda MX-5 RF
The fourth generation Mazda MX-5 debuted in 2016 to great fanfare, enthusiasts hungry for another rear-wheel drive, open-air product from the Japanese manufacturer. One year later, the RF arrived, providing the same fun only with the addition of a power retractable hardtop. When closed, the PHRT lends the vehicle a stunning fastback look. In the stowed position, cargo capacity remains the same as the standard variant.
Powertrain specs are unchanged as well, consisting of a 155-horsepower 2.0-litre SKYACTIV-G four cylinder mated to either a SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual transmission or six-speed automatic.
2019 BMW 4 Series Convertible
Featuring a three-piece hardtop with full noise-absorbing headliner and integrated LED lighting, BMW has ensured the convertible version of the 4 Series is no less luxurious than any other model. The absence of a B pillar creates a clean silhouette, and a standard load/unload assistance function pivots the folded roof in the trunk upwards if extra storage is required.
Buyers have the choice of BMW TwinPower Turbo motors, one a 2.0-litre four cylinder, the other a 3.0-litre straight six. Protip: bundle in the M Performance Power & Sound Kit that includes a high-flow valve controlled exhaust generating aural bliss at full throttle in Sport and Sport+ dynamic driving modes.
Mazda introduces Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to refreshed 2019 CX-9
Only a couple of years have passed since the award-winning second generation CX-9 was released, but the hard-working folks at Mazda have already endowed the mid-size crossover with additional functionality to its Mazda Connect infotainment system.
During an informal briefing session in Vancouver, the brand says the updates are in part a response to an overwhelming number of customer requests for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility. Both services have now been seamlessly integrated, and all users need to do to get started is to plug their mobile devices into a more powerful 2.1-amp USB port, which has the extra bonus of providing quicker charging.
What’s unique about the setup in the CX-9 is, once connected, not only can you navigate the CarPlay or Android Auto menus using conventional touch inputs on the central display, but via the commander control knob comfortably located beneath the transmission lever as well. Rotate to highlight a different onscreen icon and push to select, or pressing the surrounding Entertainment, NAV and Home buttons will also execute the respective commands. This is part of an overall strategy to minimize manual distractions while on the road.
What else is new, you ask? SiriusXM Travel Link (five year trial subscription included with vehicle purchase) adds live traffic and incident reports directly to the built-in map, and offers weather, fuel prices, parking availability and sporting event information all at your fingertips.
Aside from the tech upgrades, the crossover benefits from suspension and steering tuning to improve ride quality and handling; better sound absorption materials to reduce noise, vibration and handling; optional ventilated front seats for greater passenger comfort; and the introduction of a 360˚ View Monitor that uses four cameras to give a birds-eye view of the driver’s surroundings.
The 2019 Mazda CX-9 is available in four trim levels and starts at $36,700.
Looking for a new Mazda dealership? Visit us at OpenRoad Mazda Port Moody today – we’re located in Port Moody, BC near Coquitlam and Burnaby.
Three subcompact SUVs available with standard transmissions
The Honda HR-V is available with a five-speed stick shift.
In the auto world, a movement has brewing in recent years known simply as “save the manuals.” In an increasingly CVT, dual-clutch and plain old automatic transmission dominated North American landscape, some manufacturers are still choosing to produce vehicles equipped with standard gearboxes, albeit only on certain models and in limited quantities (hey, we’ll take what we can get.) Surprisingly, it’s not just sports cars that are benefiting from this effort, but even small crossovers like these ones we’ve highlighted below.
For people who don’t need a full-blown crossover yet want more room than a car and all-wheel drive, it doesn’t get much better than the Clubman ALL4. Under the hood, a zippy turbocharged 2.0-litre motor serves up 189 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque, and towards the back there is a load of cargo space behind the second row and of course the signature dual split rear doors.
A six-speed manual is regular equipment, implementing a little electronic wizardry not immediately obvious. A special internal sensor has been outfitted enabling “active engine speed adaptation,” which in plain English means downshifts are automatically rev-matched so transitions to a lower gear are quick and smooth.
Mazda’s answer to the subcompact SUV craze is the award-winning CX-3, a vehicle built for urban adventurers. The base trim starting at $19,995 packs in a lot of features for the price including push button start, air conditioning, seven-inch touchscreen display, backup camera and most importantly, a slick shifting six-speed standard gearbox.
Any gearhead will tell you Honda has a reputation for building excellent manual transmissions, which rings true whether we’re talking about the one found in the classic S2000 or the new Civic Type-R.
The technology is proven to trickle down throughout the lineup, because while the HR-V has a CVT option, a six-speed standard tranny belonging to the same lineage is otherwise the norm front-wheel drive grades. The lever clicks into each gear with such precision and tactile feeling — and the fact that it’s mated to a peppy 141-horsepower i-VTEC engine — you almost forget you’re in a subcompact crossover.