Mazda’s History of Car of the Year Japan Awards
Car of the Year Japan
Car of the Year Japan was established to encourage improvements in vehicle performance, quality and safety, and contribute to the development of the automotive industry, the preservation of the environment and improved traffic safety by recognizing outstanding engineers and manufacturers. The award is given to the best passenger vehicle launched in a given year and intended for sale in Japan.
(Translated from Car of the Year Japan’s official website)
Mazda Models Awarded as Car of the Year Japan
Ever since Mazda Familia had won the 1st Japan Car of the Year award in 1980, Mazda has received the Japan Car of The Year award six times in total.
Most recently, we won the Japan Car of the Year award three times during the last four years, for the CX-5 in 2012, Mazda 2 in 2014, and the MX-5 in 2015.
In addition to the attractiveness of vehicles, Mazda's concept for car-making and product engineering/manufacturing are highly rated as well.
It would not have been possible without a lot of support we have received from you all. Thank you very much.
1980
Familia 3-door hatchback (323)
1982
Capella/Telstar
2005
Mazda Roadster (MX-5)
2012
Mazda CX-5
2014
Mazda Demio
2015
Mazda Roadster