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Mazda MX-5 Is Highest Rated Sportscar in 2011 J.D. Power Survey

The Mazda MX-5 has been ranked the highest sports car in the 2011 J.D. Power vehicle ownership satisfaction survey, published last week. The MX-5 beat the Volkswagen Scirocco, Audi TT, and Mercedes-Benz CLK and SLK.

This is not the first time that the Mazda MX-5 has been successful in the J.D. Power Survey, but it notched up a satisfaction rating of 82.4 percent, an increase on its score from last year and an even greater margin of victory over its rivals than in 2010.

“The MX-5 proves that sports cars don’t need to be sophisticated, luxurious or expensive to be fun-to-drive.  Mazda’s MX-5 has been commended in the past and this year its margin of victory is even bigger than it was in 2010,”
stated the official press release.

“Today, the Mazda MX-5 remains unrivaled as a rewarding sportscar that can also be used for everyday motoring all year round,” said Peter Allibon, Sales Director, Mazda Motors UK.“The MX-5 soft-top continues to offer the purest, fun-to-drive thrills, while the Roadster Coupe’s folding hard top provides a more refined experience, with that same exhilarating drive.  Its low running costs and legendary reliability means the MX-5 remains an extremely competitive proposition as hundreds of very satisfied owners confirm."

“Whether potential buyers are considering purchasing any of the regular MX-5 models, or the latest ‘Kendo’ special editions, this J.D. Power survey result shows that they’d be joining a group of owners who simply love their cars,” adds Allibon.

Earlier this year, the range of Mazda MX-5 models was bolstered by the arrival of two special editions of the legendary roadster, called the MX-5 Kendo.  The special edition model celebrates global MX-5 sales passing 900,000 units, including more than 100,000 in the UK.
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