Mazda

2024 Mazda3 — Excellent compact in either sedan or hatchback


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By Jim Meachen
Editor, MotorwayAmerica.com

(March 17, 2024) The 2024 Mazda3 compact vehicle, which is part of the fourth generation introduced in 2019, comes in sedan and hatchback body styles with a choice of two 2.5-liter four-cylinder engines—one a spunky turbo. Hatchbacks with the base four-cylinder and front-wheel drive can be had with a six-speed manual gearbox, and all-wheel drive is available across the lineup—but only with a six-speed automatic.

Mazda CX-30T — A lot to get excited about


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By Jim Meachen
Editor, MotorwayAmerica.com

(February 18, 2024) Over the past two years I have driven the entire crop of Mazda's crossover SUVs — the CX-5, CX-50, CX-90 and CX-30. All are excellent choices depending on your needs. But hands down the smaller CX-30T is the cream of the crop for me. First, I have always enjoyed driving smaller vehicles and second, the CX-30 offers a delectable blend of performance, handling, creature comforts and — not least — room for four adults.

Mazda CX-5 — Mazda's most popular vehicle


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By Jim Meachen
Editor, MotorwayAmerica.com

(January 14, 2024) Despite receiving only incremental changes since the current generation Mazda CX-5 compact crossover was introduced in 2017, the popular Mazda continues to live at or near the top of virtually everyone's rankings thanks to its premium interior and excellent driving dynamics. Current buyers apparently agree, the CX-5 has become the best-selling vehicle in Mazda's U.S. lineup.

Mazda CX-50 Turbo — Upping its crossover game


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By Jim Meachen
Editor, MotorwayAmerica.com

(December 24, 2023) Mazda offers choices. Good choices, because Mazda builds excellent SUV crossovers. This gives customers the option of better fillingtheir needs and pocketbook when shopping Mazda. For instance, in 2020 Mazda introduced the subcompact CX-30 in direct competition to the popular CX-3. Last year, Mazda offered yet another choice for the faithful or for prospective Mazda buyers — the nearly midsized two-row CX-50. It lives along side the similarly sized highly rated CX-5, which, by the way, is Mazda's best seller in the U.S.

Mazda CX-30T — Just right for a small family



By Jim Meachen
Editor, MotorwayAmerica.com

(July 2, 2023) If you're a family man, but enjoy a fun-to-drive automobile with a modicum of performance then we suggest you consider the Mazda CX-30 Turbo. It's a practical vehicle for a small family that will keep dad entertained on the weekend and mom with enough room to carry her purchases from an afternoon shopping spree. The icing on the cake is that this compact crossover has very appealing styling and an interior that could live quite nicely in a near-luxury SUV.

Mazda CX-90 — A standout three-row crossover


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By Jim Meachen
MotorwayAmerica.com Editor

(June 4, 2023) An inline 6-cylinder engine in a Mazda? Very strange, indeed.  And the powertrain is not the only unusual thing with the all-new three-row 2024 CX-90 that replaces the aging CX-9 at the top of the Mazda food chain. It's the biggest crossover Mazda has ever built, and it can be configured for up to eight passengers. And another thing — the CX-90 is rear-wheel biased with full-time all-wheel drive standard.

Mazda CX-5 turbo — An engaging compact crossover SUV


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By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

(January 1, 2023) The 2023 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV with seating for up to five passengers has lived at or near the top of virtually everyone's rankings for the past few years thanks to its premium interior and excellent driving dynamics. Current buyers apparently agree, the CX-5 is an excellent choice because it has become the best-selling vehicle in Mazda's U.S. lineup.

Mazda CX-50 Turbo — A new leader in a crowded segment


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By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

(November 27, 2022) The 2023 CX-50 is an all-new model for the Mazda brand in the hotly contested and crowded compact crossover utility vehicle segment. Competitors include such rivals as the Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson, Nissan Rogue and others. The CX-50 is based on same platform as the smaller subcompact CX-30 and Mazda3. It’s also longer and wider than the CX-5 with more ground clearance yet a lower roof height and profile.

Mazda CX-9 — Luxury in a three-row package


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By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

(July 17, 2022) Although the current-generation three-row Mazda CX-9 was introduced way back in 2016, it continues to be one of the most alluring mid-sized crossover SUVs on the market. One of the reasons we came away feeling good about the stylish people hauler after a week behind the wheel was due to the fact we were driving the near-luxury Signature trim.

Mazda CX-50 — A noteworthy new compact crossover


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By Jim Meachen and Ted Biderman

(July 3, 2022) Mazda offers choices. Good choices, because Mazda builds excellent SUV crossovers. This gives customers the option of better fitting their needs and pocketbook when shopping Mazda. For instance, in 2020 Mazda introduced the subcompact CX-30 in direct competition to the popular CX-3. Now there's yet another choice for the Mazda faithful or for prospective Mazda buyers — the new compact CX-50 or the similarly sized highly rated CX-5.