Mazda

With SUVs continuing to dominate the sales charts, automakers are taking a Baskin-Robbins-style, 31-flavor approach to their lineups.

The CX-9 is Mazda’s aging, large, three-row SUV. Arguably one of the most stylish mainstream three-row SUVs inside and out, despite being on the market for awhile it is still a very competitive offering. The CX-9 was ahead of the curve as well by offering a turbocharged four-cylinder as its only powertrain option. 

The Mazda3 covers a large section of the compact car market. The naturally aspirated sedan battles the likes of the Toyota Corolla and Nissan Sentra . The model’s all-wheel drive hatchback goes toe-to-toe with the likes of the Subaru Impreza. At the other end of the segment, the turbocharged Mazda3 holds its own against models like the Acura Integra and Mercedes-Benz A-Class. 

Although we have speculated this would be the case, filings with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) indicate that the upcoming Mazda CX-70 will indeed share powertrains with the larger CX-90. The CX-90, Mazda’s full-size SUV, is powered by either a 3.3-liter turbocharged inline-six engine mated to a 48-volt mild hybrid system, or a 2.5-liter four-cylinder paired to a plug-in hybrid system. Both units use an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Of the three versions of the 2024 Mazda CX-90, the plug-in hybrid was the one I was most curious about.

What you are looking at are the only two AWD compact sedans on the market.

Welcome to another AutoGuide comparison test brought to you by WeatherTech. This is a breakout faceoff from our big three-row SUV comparison earlier this month. Here, it’s sibling rivalry time.

We sent out the call. A request to every manufacturer, looking for new, significantly updated, or strong contenders in the mainstream three-row SUV segment. We need the best of best for a special AutoGuide Three-Row SUV Shootout Comparison brought to you by WeatherTech. Our goal: to find the best 3 row SUV. 

The upscale Mazda CX-90 starts at a not-so-upscale price.

A new platform and powertrain has the 2024 Mazda CX-90 rubbing shoulders with the BMW X5.

Straight-six power is coming to Mazda’s new flagship.

A rotary engine aims to boost the driving range of Mazda’s low-range EV.

The Mazda MX-30 is about to make the jump from EV, to PHEV.

The new CX-90 crossover will compete in a segment with a growing number of PHEV options.

These are our picks for the best looking cars available today.

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The threat of fully autonomous driving is, realistically, decades away. We want to celebrate the fun of driving while we still can, but we also want to do it on a budget.

Mazda’s Canadian EV plans start to take shape.

Recently, we held a massive 2022 AutoGuide Compact SUV Comparison test presented by NRS Brakes. We’re now going to take a closer look at one of the more specialized entries in that massive match-up, with our 2023 Mazda CX-50 review.

When a television series grips the world’s attention as it explodes in popularity; there’s bound to be spin-offs.

It’s the era of the utility vehicle, and the market for small SUVs seems to be particularly hot right now as more and more North American new car buyers move away from sedans.

Recently, we held a massive 2022 AutoGuide Compact SUV Comparison test presented by NRS Brakes. We are now going to take a closer look at one of the stronger finishers, the 2022 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Carbon Edition.

What we have here are two hatchbacks looking to separate themselves from their respective histories.

Welcome to the single most important comparison we will have all year. The AutoGuide 2022 Best Small SUV Comparison sponsored by NRS Brakes.

We’re a practical bunch here at AutoGuide. We like when something serves dual purposes, like this three car comparison of the Toyota GR86 vs Subaru BRZ vs Mazda MX-5 Miata. It’s both a family rivalry and a rematch.

With SUVs continuing to dominate the sales charts, automakers are taking a Baskin-Robbins-style, 31-flavor approach to their lineups.

Today’s driver tends to prefer a SUV for a variety of reasons. Car-like handling characteristics and maneuverability, an elevated driving position, all-weather traction from widely-available All-Wheel Drive (AWD), flexibility and space that’s easy to appreciate for growing families.

For many families, the choice vehicle to handle day-to-day duties has become the compact SUV. 

Toyota finally unveiled the 2023 GR Corolla, and it’s set to rock the hot hatch market.

The continued popularity of the SUV is pushing manufacturers to explore previously uncharted parts of the market.

The Mazda CX-5 has had a reputation as the driver’s choice in the segment since it debuted over a decade ago.

As much as we sometimes like to think the compact crossover landscape is all the same, the Mazda CX-5 and Nissan Rogue are about as different as the breed gets.

It’s okay to admit it: some cars are just better-looking than others.

They’re the complete opposite of sleepers: cars that look fast, but aren’t.

Let’s take a trip back to 1999 for a moment.

Winter is either around the corner or already unleashing its full, snow-spewing furry. There’s no escaping its cold embrace. But life doesn’t stop just because it’s frosty and slippery outside.

Lightness is one of the best qualities to have in a sports car.

To suggest all-wheel drive three-row crossovers are popular is akin to saying the sun is a bit hot. Or the Montreal Canadiens are off to a bad start this season.

Rear-wheel-drive vehicles exhibit a certain purity that performance enthusiasts look for.

We rarely think of reliability and fun going hand-in-hand. The old British roadsters and Alfa Romeos memes exist for a reason, after all.

A new compact Mazda crossover has just been introduced and it is ok if you are a bit confused.

The Mazda CX-5 comes with an impressive list of standard features for an affordable sport utility vehicle. In addition to the standard and optional features, the automaker offers a variety of Mazda CX-5 accessories that make it a better vehicle for each individual owner, but there are some things that you can’t get from the dealership. Of course, if you buy your Mazda SUV from a private buyer, you cannot add accessories to the final bill and that is why the automaker aftermarket is such a thriving industry.

There are no EV chargers in my building.

It’s time for a rematch.

Car owners spend more time inside their car than looking at it from the outside. So, a car’s interior should be a nice place to be.

It’s a bit hard to believe that 26 years ago, no one really knew what a Mazda Miata was.

I’d like to introduce you to a long-time friend and enemy of mine. It’s called the Snow Belt.

It Just Feels Right; Passion for the Road; Get in. Be moved; Zoom-Zoom; Driving Matters.

This summer, Mazda confirmed it would be adding electrification to the next-generation Miata. Much gnashing of teeth ensued.

Pure-electric MX-30 arrives in select markets this fall; plug-in hybrid to come later.

Does practicality inevitably lead to compromising on driving dynamics?

Compact crossovers are today’s family cars of choice for many drivers.

Say goodbye to the smallest Zoom-Zoom crossover, and one of the best mid-size sedans out there.

The compact and subcompact crossover segments are perpetually red hot, occupied by dozens of competitors fiercely vying for the attention of customers. Mazda’s entries in these fields are the CX-3 and CX-5, respectively.

Eight winners will be announced next week, including overall Car and Utility Vehicle of the Year.