With its fuel-efficient engine, engaging driving experience and daring styling, the 2013 Mazda CX-5 is a good pick for those seeking a sporty yet thrifty crossover SUV. For 2013, the Mazda CX-5 is all new. Starting with an all-new unibody, Mazda’s engineers set out to combine a relatively roomy interior, sharp driving dynamics and a [...]

The 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata maintains its position as one of the all-time great roadsters, mixing refinement and excitement in an affordable, compact package. The 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata now features stability and traction control as standard on all models. One of the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata’s hallmarks is its steering, which excels at being [...]

The 2012 Mazda CX-9 offers everything the normal family-friendly crossover does, along with a dash of spice as driving excitement. For 2012, the Mazda CX-9 is basically unchanged. The 2012 Mazda CX-9 comes with the features you’d expect from the competitive large crossover. Quality is impressive and there is adult-size seating in most three rows [...]

Using its energetic personality, rewarding handling and thoughtful features, the 2012 Mazdaspeed 3 is really a top pick for budget-minded driving fanatics. The formerly optional 10-speaker Bose surround-seem sound system has become standard around the 2012 Mazdaspeed 3. The 2012 Mazdaspeed 3 comes with some natural trade-offs. Most particularly, delivering much energy with the front [...]

Having its more fuel-efficient engine, the 2012 Mazda 3 addresses one of our few criticisms in this popular car. For anyone who is buying a small, inexpensive sedan or hatchback, it ought to be at the top of your list. The 2012 Mazda 3 gets some very subtle styling tweaks, however the bigger news is [...]

The well-rounded 2012 Mazda 6 ranks highly among family sedans for its sporty driving dynamics and spacious interior. The Mazda 6 cruises into 2012 with no significant changes. With the MAZDA6, it’s clear that importance was placed on creating an involving driving experience. It offers one of the best driving positions in the segment, with [...]

The 2011 Mazda Tribute is a rebadged Ford Escape, and more like a traditional SUV than a crossover. And without the Escape’s high-tech features, this SUV can’t measure up to the new breed of compact crossovers. It must be tough for the 2011 Mazda Tribute at family get-togethers. Like the red-headed stepchild, this compact crossover [...]

The 2011 Mazda RX-8 has some practical advantages over the typical sport coupe but is let down by a lack of torque and an SUV-like thirst for fuel. For 2011 the Mazda RX-8 carries over unchanged. In the automotive marketplace, the 2011 Mazda RX-8 is an endearing oddball, a lightweight four-seat coupe with suicide doors, [...]

The 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata sees no changes apart from the debut of the limited-production Special Edition. More than two decades now, the Mazda Miata has been thrilling sports car purists with its elemental charms. Now in its third generation, the Mazda MX-5 Miata continues to offer more of the same, with lively handling, communicative [...]

The 2011 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 continues unchanged except for minor equipment additions to the available Technology package. In the sport hatchback segment, the Mazdaspeed 3 has been the one to beat the past few years. Its combination of nimble handling, pin-you-to-the-seat turbo power, practicality and value have made the "Speed 3" a favorite among those looking [...]