The Japanese sedan/hatchback adds another award to its impressive collection
When the fourth-generation Mazda3 made its debut back in 2018, many, including us, were allured by its clean yet aggressive design, which embodies the latest evolution of the automaker’s Kodo design philosophy. In fact, we’ll go ahead and say it’s the most beautiful C-segment car in the market today.
Thankfully, the Mazda3 is not all show and no go. Even without a turbocharged engine, which is something the Honda Civic takes pride in, the car proved it is more than capable of inducing a simile with its sharp handling and well-balanced chassis. Add an upmarket interior to the mix, you’ll have a very exciting driver’s sedan (or hatchback) at your disposal.
It is therefore not surprising that the Mazda3 has been crowned Canadian Car of the Year for the second year running. According to Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), the car excelled in multiple categories including Styling, Quality, Driver Position, Quietness, Performance, Vehicle Dynamics and Safety.
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Mazda3 has been named Canadian Car of the Year 2021 by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada.
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) is an association of professional journalists, writers, photographers and corporate members that choose the winners of the Canadian Car of the Year (CCOTY) and Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards (CUVOTY) every year. Mazda3 was chosen as the Canadian Car of the Year 2021 on March 30, 2021 local time thanks to its high evaluations for Styling, Quality, Driver Position, Quietness, Performance, Vehicle Dynamics and Safety.
AJAC allows for all models on sale to be eligible for their awards, regardless of the year of introduction of models. The Mazda3 is the first vehicle to win the award for two consecutive years, following its win in 2020.
