Oct 28, 2013

Each year, the editors of Yahoo Autos choose vehicles from various categories for their annual Car of the Year title. Thelen Auto Group is proud to say that two of the vehicles we carry were mentioned on this list, the Mazda3 and Subaru Forester, earning top spots in their respective categories. Ratings were based on interior design, exterior styling, power delivery, ride and handling, as well as overall value, fuel economy, and carbon emissions.

Here’s what they had to say about the vehicles:

“2014 Mazda3, Best Compact Car: Even during Silicon Valley rush hour, the five-door Mazda3 continuously made us smile. It’s plenty peppy, handles brilliantly for a front-wheel drive hatchback and sports an engaging, well-executed manual transmission. Its interior was comfortable and nicely trimmed…it certainly deserves attention from behind the wheel. Boasting 33 mpg, and a price tag starting around $17,000, there really is a Mazda3 for everyone.”

“2014 Subaru Forester, Best SUV: Buyers looking for a capable, sure-footed, dependable machine will love the 2014 Forester. It’s easy to drive, compliant and stable, not to mention its soccer-mom practicality. And at $33,220 for our test car, it’s well priced. Subaru knows something simple: What’s not broken needs no fixing.”

Come in to Thelen Volkswagen Subaru Mazda Audi today to test drive these top-achieving vehicles for yourself, and see what the editors of Yahoo Autos were talking about!