Mazda 3 Next Gen Overview Which car is it? Mazda3 is Mazda’s version of “coming out”. The new car blasts a bold direction change for the conservative Oriental car maker. The previous base grade has been discontinued as buyers made it clear their preference for additional features. The 4th generation of Mazda3 continues the tradition of being a small but [...]
Mazda 3 Next Gen Video Review Mazda launched their brand new next generation Mazda3 today. There are 2 engines, 2 transmissions and 6 trim levels, all with a high level of technology. Mazda3 is one of Australia’s best selling cars Models are: G20 – Pure, Evolve, Touring, and G25 Evolve, GT, and Astina. G20 models have 2.0L 4 cylinder engines, [...]
2019 Mazda 6 GT Sedan Overview Mazda 6 follows on from the 626, which in turn succeeded the 616/Capella/RX2 range in 1970. There are 4 levels, 2 body shapes, 2 engines, and 1 transmission. Trim levels, Sport, Touring, GT, and Atenza see gradual increases in the cool technology and safety features. You can select either a sedan or wagon, and [...]
Mazda 6 follows on from the 626, which in turn succeeded the 616/Capella/RX2 range in 1970. The exterior follows Mazda’s Kodo design philosophy. The lines are slinky and flow in gentle curves over and around wheel arches. The current model began life in 2012. Since then it has had several updates to drivetrain and on-board technology. It now benefits [...]
Mazda first launched the CX-9 in 2016 and the vehicle became an almost instant success. The CX-9 is aimed at the family SUV 7 seat market and comes in both FWD and AWD variants. Mazda has now launched an upgrade of their large SUV, something that is becoming a frequent event. After they launched the car in 2016 a year [...]
There are three engine choices for the recently upgraded Mazda6 as well as a choice between sedan and wagon. The SkyActiv-G 2.5T turbo petrol is the “performance” model in the line-up offering up to 183kW of power (on 98) and 420Nm that, combined, make this stunning looker a goer. The engine is only available in the two top models, [...]
2019 Mazda MX5 update, Road Test, launch Review Intro A shade under 30 years ago, Mazda released the first MX5. It became a cult classic with some of those early cars fetching more now than they did then. Mazda just rolled out the second MX5 update this year, and it brings some of the features we have been wanting [...]
2018 Mazda CX 3 Midlife Update Launch Road Test, Review Intro CX 3 sold 1,233 units last month and 10,048 so far this year, and is Mazda’s 3rd top selling model behind CX 5 and Mazda 3. CX 3 is based on Mazda 2, the tiny city car which comes as a sedan and hatch.. There has been a [...]
The Mazda3 is still one of Australia’s best-selling small cars, consistently sitting at the top of the table just behind the Toyota Corolla. There’s a good reason for both their successes. All the popular passenger cars have same traits – they don’t really have any stand out characteristics or flashy inclusions, but they equally don’t have any outstanding flaws, are liveable [...]
The Australian SUV market has been steadily growing since about 2011. The segment now represents about 45-50% of the passenger and LCV market. At the forefront of this surge sits Mazda. They have segment leaders in the CX-5 and CX9, both of which we have reviewed a number of times. I went to the launch this week for the [...]
