Ponder life behind the Joker’s mask. You’re a stud at Batman movies but an object of scorn the rest of the time. Such was the plight of the previous-generation Mazda 3 four-door sedan and five-door hatchback.
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced pricing of its refreshed 2012 Mazda3 compact vehicle, including the first application of the brand's all-new fuel-efficient and performance-oriented SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY. Available as both a sedan and hatchback, Mazda3 commands more than 40 percent of Mazda's year-to-date sales, and is by far the best-selling vehicle in the brand's line-up.
Family Car Guide rates the 2011 Mazda3 a 6 out of 10, because while it's attractive, enjoyable to drive, and well-equipped, there are so many other small cars with a better ride, a more comfortable interior, or a quieter cabin. The Mazda3 makes the grade in many ways, but in a purely pragmatic family-car sense you could do better.
As in 2011, has three 2012 Mazda RX-8 model. RX-8 Sport, Touring and Grand Touring models will return pretty much unchanged. They are equipped with Mazda 1.3L rotary engine, a six-speed manual transmission.
On the heels of its recent milestone announcement of 900,000 MX-5 Miatas being produced, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) unveiled the 2011 MX-5 Miata Special Edition, a limited-run model of only 750 units. The Special Edition continues the MX-5′s history of being a dynamically-engineered, enthusiast-approved roadster whose price doesn’t discriminate and whose luxuries are not stripped.
Mazda, Ford, the stepdaughter, and now the orphan stepchild of the marches of the new model development. Most of the Mazda models have a modern design and muscular fenders and a new grill treatment, which was designed to house the Mazda.
The popular MAZDA5 multi-activity vehicle surprises with new Nagare design, exceptional versatility, class-leading performance and outstanding fuel efficiency
What doesn’t work on the Mazda2 are the pair of oversized headlamps melted into the front end. Their design is fine, but their powers of illumination leave a lot to be desired. We used the fog lights in conjunction with the main beams just to throw a little more light on nighttime situations. The Mazda2 may be a small, inexpensive ride, but that doesn’t mean it deserves a set of dim eyes.
Mazda even managed to integrate its new corporate image you know, the grinning front fascia without disfiguring the whole vehicle. In fact, I would go as far as to say that this broad smile makes the CX-7 look more assertive than ever before. By all accounts, this is arguably the lone successful application of the revised visual signature in the entire Mazda lineup.
Most people know two things about Mazda's 3rd generation RX-7 - 1) They are one of Japan's most beautiful cars 2) They've got funny engines that are prone to going bang. Point two is often over hyped and having previously owned one, am reasonably qualified to comment.
Mazda recently shocked the automotive world by unveiling the stunning new Shinari four-door coupe concept car at an exclusive event in Milan, Italy. The latest concept is the result of collaboration between Mazda’s design studios in Germany, the U.S. and Japan and previews the automaker’s future design language.
Mazda recently shocked the automotive world by unveiling the stunning new Shinari four-door coupe concept car at an exclusive event in Milan, Italy. The latest concept is the result of collaboration between Mazda’s design studios in Germany, the U.S. and Japan and previews the automaker’s future design language.
With its latest concept car, the all-new 2011 Mazda Minagi, Mazda is essentially giving us a preview of its replacement for the Tribute compact SUV. The aging Tribute is long overdue for an update and reports of a sharper and more dynamic compact crossover from Mazda date back to early 2007, so it’s not at all surprising to see the Minagi at this week’s 2011 Geneva Motor show.