Mazda CX-9 Specifications
October 1, 2009 by Alborz Fallah
Filed under Car News, Mazda
New 2009 Mazda CX-9 Specifications
Despite the Happy Face portfolio, Mazda seems to be doing everything perfectly at the moment. Who ever is in charge of Mazda designs needs to be given a raise as there is not even one remotely unlovable model in the company’s stable.
Today sees the release of the refreshed 7-seat Mazda SUV, [...]
Mazda BT-50 upgraded for 2010, new Boss models
September 30, 2009 by Matt Brogan
Filed under 4WD, 4x4, Car News, Mazda
Mazda have updated its award-winning BT-50 for 2010 with improved safety, comfort, convenience and style.
Now dubbed the BT-50 Boss range, it kicks off with the 4×2 Single Cab Chassis DX which adds power windows and mirrors to an already impressive feature list. The 4×4 Single Cab Chassis DX adds alloy wheels along with power [...]
Mazda MX-5 20th Anniversary celebrations from Japan
September 30, 2009 by Matt Brogan
Filed under Car News, Mazda
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Mazda Roadster (known here as the MX-5), Mazda Motor Corporation hosted a special commemorative event last weekend at its Miyoshi Proving Ground in western Japan.
First launched in 1989, Mazda’s two-seat lightweight open-top sports car is celebrating its 20th birthday this year. To commemorate the milestone, over 1,600 [...]
Mazda to unveil Kiyora concept & eco-friendly engines at Tokyo
September 29, 2009 by Matt Brogan
Filed under Car News, Diesel, Environment, Mazda
Mazda will unveil its next-generation engine line-up and a new automatic transmission at next month’s Tokyo Motor Show.
The ‘Mazda SKY-G’ direct injection petrol (G for gasoline) and ‘Mazda SKY-D’ clean diesel engine will be showcased along side Mazda’s new ‘SKY Drive’ automatic tranmsission.
SKY-G is a next-generation direct injection petrol engine with significantly improved fuel economy [...]
Mazda3 Review & Road Test
September 29, 2009 by Karl Peskett
Filed under Behind the Wheel, Car Reviews, Light Car, Mazda
You’d be smiling too if you were a 3
Model Tested:
2009 Mazda 3 Maxx; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, petrol; five-speed automatic; sedan – $27,050*
Options:
None Fitted
Build quality; ride & handling; smooth drivetrain
Road noise; strange looks
CarAdvice Rating:
Okay, okay, let’s start with the obvious – the Mazda3 has a big smile. It’s kind of a goofy grin, too, [...]
Mazda MX-5 Retro Road Test
September 18, 2009 by Matt Brogan
Filed under Behind the Wheel, Comparisons, Convertibles, Mazda, Retro Roadtest
The legend 20 years on
Models Tested:
1989 Mazda NA MX-5; 1.6-litre, four-cylinder; five-speed manual; roadster – $29,550 (price when new)
2009 Mazda NC MX-5; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder; six-speed automatic; roadster – $53,655 (price as tested)
The original Mazda MX-5 was launched in Australia in October 1989, and was immediately an unprecedented success for the Japanese brand.
So with the [...]
Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrids delivered to Hiroshima
September 17, 2009 by Matt Brogan
Filed under Car News, Environment, Hybrid, Hydrogen, Mazda
Mazda today delivered one Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid each to the City of Hiroshima and Hiroshima Prefecture government authorities in western Japan.
The Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid is Mazda’s latest hydrogen rotary engine (RE) vehicle that uses hydrogen as a fuel and features a unique hybrid system.
Including the first lease of a Premacy Hydrogen RE [...]
2012 Mazda RX-7 first pics
September 14, 2009 by Matt Brogan
Filed under Car Design, Car News, Mazda, spy photos
CarAdvice has today received a couple of renderings of what is believed to be the 2012 Mazda RX-7.
Confirming a report we published earlier this year the new model is expected to be powered by the new 16X rotary engine, a revolution of the existing Renesis 13B, as featured in the current RX-8.
In its naturally-aspirated guise [...]
Mazda MX-5 Superlight concept images, specs leaked
September 14, 2009 by Matt Brogan
Filed under Car News, Concepts, Convertibles, Mazda
You might recall when early last month we posted an article relating to the Mazda MX-5 Superlight which was set to appear at this week’s Frankfurt Motor Show.
Well it now seems we don’t have to wait that long with images and some specifications of Mazda’s latest concept hitting the web over the weekend.
The Superlight [...]
Mazda CX-9 update due here this month
September 8, 2009 by Matt Brogan
Filed under Car News, Mazda, SUV
Mazda Australia has confirmed it will add an all-new range-topping model to its upgraded CX-9 line-up due to hit Australian shores this month.
To coincide with the release of its face-lifted Mazda CX-9, the ‘Grand Touring’ model will offer a high level of equipment to the seven-seat SUV range.
The model will sit atop the CX-9 [...]
Mazda to launch efficient engines for 2011
August 21, 2009 by Matt Brogan
Filed under Car News, Environment, Fuel News, Mazda
Mazda has announced today that it has developed a new range of engines that will exceed the strict new CAFE regulations looming on the horizon.
The engines, both four-cylinder and rotary, will hit the market by 2011 and will be the Japanese brand’s first major step towards it goal of achieving a 30 per cent improvement [...]


