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Especially in base form, the Miata represents greater value than, say, a Toyota MR2 Spyder--partly due to its greater cargo capacity, which makes it a more practical driver. On the fun-per-dollar [...]

Although the small 2000-01 engine is easily overtaxed, the MPV does an admirable job of packaging people and cargo, while delivering sporty handling. Still, a Caravan or Odyssey is roomier and [...]

Proteges often are overlooked by subcompact buyers. Too bad, because their roominess and driving pleasure equal--and even exceed--a Civic, Corolla, or Chevrolet Prizm. DX sedans, in particular, [...]

A competent family 4-door, more mainstream than its predecessor, the 626 lost some of its sporting flair but still tops most rivals--especially with the V6 engine. LX versions offer the best [...]

By the time the car hit its final season, the base price had hit $36,500. Expensive when new, secondhand RX-7 coupes tend to be rather high-priced even with plenty of miles on their odometers. [...]

Sales began to sag for the RX-7 by the end of the 1980s, when Mazda's Miata 2-seater, with a conventional powertrain, went on sale as an early '90 model. Despite still-high prices, though, an [...]

Yes, Mazda pickups lack a few features available on rivals, including a third door (on extended-cab GM pickups) and the V8 option and full-time 4WD of a Dodge Dakota. Nevertheless, the B-Series [...]

Overall, the 929 pales when compared to the Acura Legend, Lexus ES 300, or Nissan Maxima. Its V6 lacks the refinement and verve and the 929 comes up short in too many areas to be a prime choice [...]

All told, Mazda's smallest model ranks as a solid entry in the competitive econocar category. Before buying, though, be sure to check out the Toyota Tercel, Honda Civic, Geo Prizm, and Nissan [...]

Exceptionally easy to drive, Protege provides a rewarding mixture of maneuverability, economy, and quietness, coupled with solid assembly quality...