By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

Mazda checked all the boxes with its first compact CX-5 crossover introduced in 2012, and it has followed up with a second-generation that takes everything up a notch from build quality to styling to driving dynamics to cargo and livable passenger space.

By David Finkelstein

For the 2017 model year, the Mazda6 sedan is positioned as a midsize family automobile capable of going “above” and “beyond” in delivering a fun driving experience while still exhibiting practicality and overall efficiency. The car further gains customer appeal with premium refinements as well as being one of the best-handling and most-engaging vehicles in its popular segment. Competitive makes are often cross shopped such as the Kia Optima, Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord.

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

It's been nearly a decade since Mazda brought its three-row CX-9 crossover to market, and although it has worn quite well over the years against increasingly more sophisticated and modern competition, it was past time for a change. Mazda has answered the call with a startlingly good remake that pushes the CX-9 back to the top of its class in terms of most things a buyer wants — three useable rows of seats, a healthy and fuel-efficient engine, a high-quality interior loaded with technology, the latest in safety equipment, an engaging driving experience, and styling that will turn heads.

By David Finkelstein

The moment you step into the passenger cabin of the 2016 Mazda, 7-passenger CX-9, you'll likely think that Mazda Motors has finally launched a new upscale premium vehicle division. There is a welcomed atmosphere of beauty and detail throughout that just about takes your breath away.

By David Finkelstein

Developers take a lot into consideration when thinking through a workable formula when considering the building blocks for an exciting new automobile. Considerations include giving it a modern flair, adding a touch of cutesy, raising the bar when it comes to style, giving it spirited acceleration with notable fuel mileage, placing the level of safety high on the engineering list and positioning it with an attractive price point.

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

We found the sub-compact 2016 Mazda CX-3 crossover an appealing little hatchback for a variety of reasons not the least of which is its cornering and handling attributes, displaying a remarkable composure on the twists and turns with a precision steering feel more like a small sporty car than a family crossover.

By Jim Meachen and Ted Biederman

Mazda has crafted a new MX-5 Miata that stays true to the roadster formula it developed more than a quarter century ago, turning it into a modern road-carving juggernaut loaded with the latest in safety and technology equipment, a modern two-seat droptop that offers cutting-edge styling while retaining the iconic Miata look.

By David Finkelstein

Since Mazda Motors launched its original model CX-5 compact sport utility vehicle back in 2012 (as a 2013 model), it has made steady refinements each year since. Its goal was to deliver customers even greater value and sophistication. Now for the 2016 model year, Mazda is bringing new levels of depth and maturity to a variety of areas of this popular vehicle.