North Melbourne’s major partner Mazda has taken home a major automotive industry award.

The brand new Mazda CX-9 has been named 2017 Wheels Car of the Year, the eighth time Mazda has won this prestigious award.

Roos’ Managing Director and CEO Carl Dilena congratulated the club’s long term major partner on the win.

“We’re extremely proud to have such a loyal and proud partner as part of the North Melbourne team and we’re really excited about this big win for Mazda,” Dilena said.

“As a CX-9 driver myself, I can certainly see why this car was named the best of the best. It’s a superb car to drive and very deserving of this recognition.”

Mazda Australia Managing Director, Martin Benders, said: “From initial planning to its arrival on the showroom floor we were confident that the brand new Mazda CX-9 would appeal to family-size SUV buyers and be a success.

“To win (Wheels Car of the Year) with the MX-5 – our smallest passenger car – and now the Mazda CX-9 is a testament to the talented team of Mazda designers and engineers who have delivered a varied range of stylish Mazda vehicles that continue to turn heads and drive traffic into Mazda Dealerships.

“We are delighted to accept this wonderful accolade.”

This year, North’s playing and training gear also features the CX-9 branding.

As part of the club’s partnership with the leading car manufacturer, all club members are entitled to a special member offer with Mazda, which includes:

- Extra Year Factory Warranty (excluding Mazda BT-50)
- One year free Mazda Premium Roadside Assistance
- One year free North Melbourne Membership*

*Victorian Members will receive a 2018 Home Access membership with Social Club
*Interstate Members will receive a 2018 Gold Interstate 5 Game Access membership with Social Club

Click here for full terms and conditions of the offer