Mazda

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. 

Both Mike Schlee and I were in our formative years during the final decade of the last century. Convertibles were darned near everywhere: from Geo Metros and Chevy Cavaliers to every sports car under the sun. Yet here in 2024, droptops under six figures number about… six, not counting SUVs.

Kyle Patrick and Mike Schlee recently took a journey back in time by driving two iconic convertibles from the 1990s: the 1990 Mazda Miata and the 1994 Porsche 968.

These two couldn’t exist on more different ends of the fun spectrum.

The AutoGuide.com research department has just uncovered a new trademark filing from Mazda that could hint at another future model from the small Japanese automaker.

Affordable, engaging cars are a rarity these days, but these four all provide plenty of smiles per hour for less than the average new car transaction price.

Mazda has recently been granted a trademark in Japan for a new corporate logo.

Before you grab your torches and pitchforks about the mis-matched nature of this comparison test, hear us out. Yes, the Kia EV9 is a fully-electric machine while the CX-90 is a plug-in hybrid. Yes, there’s a twenty-grand gap in price between these two, as-equipped. And yes, they feel very different behind the wheel. But for folks wanting a 3-row crossover that can cover commuting duties with electrons instead of dinosaur juice, these are currently the only two viable mainstream options. So, how do they stack up against one another? Let’s find out.

Just like the families that made them popular, “compact” SUVs have grown up.

Mazda stated a few years ago the brand's ambitions of moving upmarket. Maybe not quite ready to go up against the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Cadillac just yet, the Japanese manufacturer had initial sights on premium automakers like Volvo, Acura, and Infiniti.

Could we see Mazda's mid-sizer back as an EV?

The Mazda CX-30 was the start of the brand's CX-labelled SUV onslaught.

For 35 years, the Mazda MX-5 (Miata) has thrilled enthusiasts with its engaging, top-down, back-to-basics driving experience. Mazda’s formula has worked so well, the brand rarely needs to change much about the roadster. Over its lifespan, the MX-5 has only gone through four generations. The industry standard for replacing a vehicle with a successor is around 5 years. The MX-5 is currently averaging close to 9 years before getting replaced. 

The Mazda MX-5 Miata has been reviewed countless times by us, in countless ways. There have been summer tests, track tests, winter tests, and comparison tests. As a perennial favorite among the staff here, we never pass up an opportunity to drive it.

The 2025 Mazda CX-70 starts at $41,820 including $1,375 for destination charges. While the CX-70 is basically a CX-90 sans its third row, the pricing doesn’t necessarily reflect that- at least at first. But the CX-70 will only be offered in higher-spec trim levels, and as such, its base price is actually a hair higher than the CX-90’s $40,970 base price.

On a recent episode of The AutoGuide Show brought to you by Ebay Motors, we sat down with Jon Leverett, project manager for launch strategy at Mazda USA. The topic of discussion was the brand’s newest product, the upcoming CX-70 SUV.

The Mazda CX-50 is a stylish, well-appointed compact SUV that blurs the lines between mainstream and luxury. It also offers a whole lot of choice. Currently, there are no fewer than eight trim levels available.

We had our suspicions, but now we know for sure.

Straddling the line between mainstream and premium puts the mid-sized Mazda in a unique spot.

Mazda has just revealed the brand’s newest SUV model, the CX-70. As the name suggests, this is a mid-size SUV that slots between the CX-50 compact and the three-row CX-90.

The Mazda CX-50 continued what the CX-30 started, ushering in a new generation of sleeker, more upscale SUVs for the brand. Designated by adding a zero at the end of the name, the new models are tasked with transforming Mazda into more of a premium auto manufacturer. After the CX-50, the CX-90 arrived, and then the CX-60, released in other markets. By the time you read this, the CX-70 will also have debuted.

All Mazda has really done since the ND-generation MX-5’s debut is hone the tiny sports car’s edge. It’s all it's ever needed, and for 2024, the edge gets even finer with an updated infotainment system, a new limited-slip diff, and more. However, at least one thing isn’t changing about the Miata, which starts at $29,460 including destination for 2024. The entire lineup is still powered by the brand’s Skyactiv-G 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 181 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque routed through a six-speed transmission (manual or automatic).

There’s any number of reasons the Mazda Miata could’ve seen an almost 50% bump in sales last year.

Mazda's mid-sizer will break cover at the end of the month.

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.

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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.