Mazda’s 7-seater CX-9 has space for people and their cargo, plus it’s got the company’s trademark fun-to-drive qualities and plenty of style. The drawback? Fuel economy.
With a long list of upgrades for the new body style MazdaSpeed3, this hot hatch improves on its strong points but carries over a few of its flaws.
Initially offered as turbocharged alternative to more mainstream crossovers, Mazda has caved to market pressure, offering a toned-down CX-7. But without the zoom-zoom, does the CX-7 have other attributes to win over consumers?
It might have the same old horsepower rating, but with a slew of mechanical revisions, plus some fancy new bodywork, the Mazdaspeed3 delivers even more grip and fun for 2010.
The 5-door hatchback model is touted to be the sporty version of the Mazda3, but with a little more power and a lot less fuel-economy, the standard 2.5-liter motor might not be the best option.
Now well-along in its third generation, the MX-5 Miata continues to offer a true British roadster driving experience with all the added benefits that being a Japanese car has to offer.
It’s no exotic sportscar but the MX-5 Miata delivers an outstanding driving experience with excellent fuel-economy at a great price.
Other than the shocking new design for the front end, the 2010 Mazda3 is more like a significant mid-cycle update than an all-new car, which is smart, because there was so much right with the original.
The second generation of Mazda’s car-like mini minivan gets a new look and added features and in an age where the minivan has grown to school bus-sized proportions (with an equally large MSRP and thirst for fuel), downsizing has never been such a good idea.
The top-line Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD model is sporty looking with a luxurious interior. This all comes at a cost, but unlike true luxury SUVs in this price range, you actually get seven useable seats.
It has a sporty look, a 244hp turbocharged engine from a hot hatch and the suspension of a sportscar. Unfortunately, this isn’t as good as it sounds.
Bigger, better and more powerful than the model it replaces, the all-new 2009 Mazda6 is ready to do battle with bitter rivals Accord, Altima and Camry.
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