In total refinement, the Mazda 6 ranks a shade behind the pace set by Accord and Camry. Acceleration is tepid in four-cylinder models with automatic; yet overall, the Mazda 6 delivers on its [...]
A base-model Millenia delivers plenty of luxury at a lower price than most rivals, but cannot match their performance. The costlier Millenia S has that attribute in abundance, serving as a sporty [...]
Though not the quickest-accelerating compact cars, all Mazda 3s excel for sporty driving fun. They also deliver solid build quality and a pleasant, efficient interior package. Fun seekers are [...]
A slow seller in the highly competitive sport-coupe market, the MX-3 measures up against sport-coupe rivals, but does not quite manage to stand above the crowd...
The rewardingly agile, solidly built RX-8 has less straightline performance than other similarly priced sports cars. However, it does offer the convenience of four seats and rear doors, making it [...]
All in all, this is a nicely refined rival to the 2-door Honda Accord or Toyota Camry, and also a better daily driver than a rear-drive Ford Mustang or Chevrolet Camaro...
All told, this is a modern, competent 4x4 that stacks up well against each of the 1991-94 competitors. Because Ford's Explorer and Mazda's Navajo are so similar in construction and operation, the [...]
Mazda 5 combines sportwagon flair with minivan versatility in a well-made, sensibly-sized package to suit a variety of lifestyles. In addition to appealing fuel economy, you get outstanding room [...]
Mazda's CX-7 emphasizes sport over utility and ride comfort, to stand out in a crowded market segment. On the downside, its turbo four-cylinder engine is neither as fuel-efficient as one might [...]