Mazda Reviews

First Drive: 2018 Mazda6 Review

Mid-Size Sedans
The refreshed 2018 Mazda6 gets significant changes inside and out while adding the new Mazda6 Signature trim for premium sedan shoppers on a budget.

2018 Mazda CX-3 Review: New 6-Speed Stick Shift for Driving Enthusiasts

Subcompact Crossover
The Mazda CX-3 gets a refresh for 2018. We review the base GX model, where a new 6-speed stick shift makes up for the lack of glossy features.

2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Review

Compact Crossovers
We review Mazda's all-new, second-generation 2017 CX-5 GT 5-seat SUV that's selling well with a 2.2L diesel option arriving later this year.

2017 Mazda CX-9 Review

Mazda CX-9
Mazda's original CX-9, its first SUV with three-row seating, was the result of a 35-year partnership with Ford that saw the smaller Japanese company...

2017 Mazda MX-5 RF Review: Is The New Hardtop Roof Worth It?

Mazda MX-5 Miata
The Miata's hardtop roof is back, but we would happily stick with the fabric roof and do a little of the work ourselves.

2016 Mazda CX-9 SUV Review

Producing a less powerful SUV is a risky proposition in a market like North America yet Mazda has done just that with the redesigned CX-9.

Why the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Is Perfect for Your Next Road Trip

Mazda MX-5 Miata
The redesigned 2016 MX-5 Miata is an efficient commuter car, weekend getaway transporter, and track day companion.

First Drive: 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Scales Down Size, Adds Big Style

Mazda MX-5 Miata
Our 2nd review of the 2016 Mazda Miata (or MX-5 Miata) now in its fourth-generation scales down in size but adds a bigger dose of style.

Here’s How the 2016 Mazda Miata Performs on the Open Road

Mazda MX-5 Miata
The new 2016 Miata is a bit smaller but with heavier styling cues. We hit the canyon roads outside L.A. to see how this roadster performs.

2015 Mazda3 Sport GT Review: Three-Pedal Entertainment

Mazda3
Mazda puts a manual where it belongs in this sporty 184-hp compact sedan.
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