Leading Tennessee Mazda Dealer Reports 2012 Mazda5 to “Best Family Cars of 2012”

June 15, 2012 - PRLog -- The 2012 Mazda5  was named to the "Best Family Cars of 2012" list by the editors of Edmunds.com and Parents magazine. This is the fifth consecutive year that automotive experts from Edmunds.com, a leading online resource for car buyers, and Parents, America's #1 family magazine, have collaborated on the 15-vehicle list. Vehicles were chosen based on performance, interior and exterior styling and family features, with the most scrutinized attributes being safety and reliability.

"Safety and reliability are top concerns for all car buyers, as passengers are by-far the most precious 'cargo' that any vehicle will ever carry," said Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO). "Now in its second generation, the 2012 Mazda5 fits the bill not only with its long list of standard safety features but an improved body and chassis structure to further protect occupants. Its Zoom-Zoom prowess is simply icing on the cake."

Adds Scott Oldham, editor-in-chief, Edmunds.com, "The sporty Mazda5 is just right for small families that want the convenience of a minivan, but don't feel they need all the size or space of the Mazda's full-size competition. It's a unique package that offers sharp handling in the Mazda tradition, plus it's more affordable and easier to park than the other larger minivans out there."

Selected as a top-three crossover on the Best Family Cars list, the three-row, six-passenger 2012 Mazda5 starts at $19,625. Standard safety features include six airbags (advanced dual front, front-seat mounted and full-length side curtain), anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist, Dynamic Stability Control (DCS) with a Traction Control System (TCS), a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), a "crushable" brake and accelerator pedal assembly, three-point safety belts, front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) as well as a Smart Accelerator Pedal System, which prioritizes the brake over the throttle should both be pressed at the same time.

Mazda vehicles have been named to the Best Family Cars list previously with the Mazda3 and Mazda5, both in 2011. The Best Family Cars of 2012 will be featured on both outlets' web sites and in the July issue of Parents, which hit newsstands on June 12.

Parents has been America's #1 family magazine for more than 85 years and is published monthly by Meredith Corporation. Since its inception in 1926, Parents has been a trusted source by every generation of parents. Currently, the magazine is a powerful community of nearly 16 million readers devoted to supporting the efforts of parents, educators and other citizens who strive to make the world a better place for our children. Parents can be found online at www.parents.com.

Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, launched in 1995 as the first automotive information web site. Its automotive enthusiast web site, InsideLine.com, is the most-read car publication of its kind. Its highly-regarded mobile site and iPhone app feature the wireless web's most comprehensive gallery of automotive photos and videos. Edmunds.com, Inc., is headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., and maintains a satellite office in Detroit. Click here to follow Edmunds.com on Twitter and Facebook.

About Mazda of Cool Springs

Mazda of Cool Springs is your Central Tennessee Mazda dealer. Our Sales Department’s goal is to provide you with the best new car buying experience possible. If you’re looking for a pre-owned vehicle in Central Tennessee, Mazda of Cool Springs has a wide variety to choose from!  At Mazda of Cool Springs Service Department, our highly qualified technicians are here to provide exceptional service in a timely manner. From oil changes to transmission replacements, we are dedicated to maintaining top tier customer service, for both new and pre-owned car buyers! We are here to assist you every step of the way from the purchase of your new or pre-owned vehicle with financing and quotes to service and parts maintenance.  It's our commitment to earn your business every day.

Mazda of Cool Springs is centrally located in Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee, and neighbors to Nashville, Madison, Antioch, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Dickson, and Columbia.

Feel free to browse our online inventory, www.mazdaofcoolsprings.com or stop by Mazda of Cool Springs located at 200 Comtide Court in Franklin, Tennessee and test drive a new Mazda or one of our pre-owned vehicles today!

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Mazda of Cool Springs
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