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CX-60 REWRITES THE RULEBOOK FOR MAZDA SUVS

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It appears the CX-60 has inveigled its way into the Mazda sports utility vehicle family with the bearing of an imperious European aristocrat. Indeed, an industry specialist who deals with vehicle brands daily says, at first sight, the CX-60 reminded him a lot of a Jaguar. Mazda makes no bones about taking the Yellow Brick Road to a spot ‘over the rainbow’ inhabited by the best mid-size SUVs around and the CX-60 debuts with three sophisticated new powertrains – inline-six turbocharged petrol and diesel engines, in mild hybrid guise, plus… Read more

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MAZDA CX-8 PLUGS THE GENERATION GAP

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Mazda sports utility vehicle sibling rivalry just got hotter, with a reborn five-year-old CX-8 refitted out and snapping at big brother CX-9’s heels, while fending off the challenge of the mid-size CX-5. Available in six grades – Sport, Touring, Touring Active, GT SP, Asaki and Asaki LE – with petrol or diesel power front or all-wheel drive, the entry-level Sport FWD petrol comes to market at $42,060, plus on-road costs, while the Asaki LE diesel AWD tips the scales at $71,410. Rearranging the chairs, the Touring Active takes over where… Read more

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MAZDA CX-3 UPGRADE

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Mazda has released details of an upgrade to its CX-3 compact SUV due to arrive here in September. It will include new safety features, equipment enhancements and technology across the entire CX-3 model range. For 2023, the line-up will comprise of the entry-level Sport, Pure, Evolve, Touring SP and range-leading Akari grades. Pricing ranges from $26,800 for the Sport to $38,620 for the flagship Akari, and all grades gain a significant uplift in equipment in addition to their already ample specification lists. The latest update also offers an exclusively front-drive… Read more

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MAZDA RX-3

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The RX3 is best viewed as an uprated, restyled R100. Its heart was still the 10A rotary, which drove back through a slick shifting all-synchro four-speed to a live rear axle suspended by leaf springs. To reduce its emission and noise levels, the RX3’s 10A differed somewhat from its predecessors. On smooth roads it could be coaxed around corners reasonably quickly, but as with its stablemates any kind of bumps threw the RX3 quickly off line. In the wet, the leaf- sprung rear end slid readily when the driver poured… Read more

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FAREWELL TOUR FOR MAZDA CX-9

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A luxury seven-seat family SUV, the CX-9 has been Mazda’s flagship model since it arrived here in 2007. With seven seats standard across its range, vehicles such as the CX-9 have effectively replaced people movers especially when they come, as the CX-9 does, with the choice of front- or all-wheel drive. The former contributes to better performance, lower fuel consumption and reduced emissions — the latter providing extra traction for towing or mild off-road capability. The current, second generation CX-9 has been around since 2016 and is due to be… Read more

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MAZDA3 UPDATE

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Mazda Australia has released details of its MY 2023 Mazda3 hatchback and sedan due to arrive here in July. The Mazda3 powertrain has been streamlined to comprise of the Skyactiv G 2.0 and 2.5-litre engines, which are both mated to the 6-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic transmission. G20 models also receive an upgrade to the Skyactiv G 2.0-litre petrol engine, with cylinder deactivation and other improvements to the combustion process resulting in lower CO2 emissions without compromising on performance or driveability. Fuel consumption improves by 5 per cent to 5.9 L/100km for… Read more

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MAZDA CX-30 PURE

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The Mazda CX-30 is a small-medium SUV that squeezes into the space between the company’s original SUVs, the compact CX-3 and the mid-sized CX-5. Between them, these three vehicles accounted for around 55 per cent of total Mazda sales in 2022 and were a major factor in the brand being locked solidly into second place behind Toyota in total sales. Adding to the mix is the MX-30 which shares the same platform as the CX-30, but with a sleeker design. All models have an EV component, either petrol/electric hybrid or… Read more

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NEW CX-90 TO BE THE PRIDE OF THE MAZDA FLEET

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Mazda recently unveiled its new flagship vehicle, the CX-90 seven-seat SUV in California. The eventual replacement for the ageing CX-9, its expected to be launched here in August this year with the two models selling alongside each other until at least the end of 2023. The CX-90 will be the third two-digit Mazda SUV joining the well-established small CX- 30 and the mid-sized CX-60 due to arrive here next month. Described by Mazda as the brand’s most luxurious model ever made the CX-90 will come with the choice of high-output… Read more

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MAZDA2 COMES OF AGE WITH REFRESHED DESIGN

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The smallest vehicle in the Mazda range, the Mazda2 will celebrate its 21st year on the Australian market this year with an extensive upgrade. Up front, the fascia has been given a new black or body colour grille, while the addition of a sleeker bumper design creates a streamlined new look. All Mazda2 hatchbacks also sport an asymmetrically placed colour accent on the front grille and rear bumper. Hatchback variants, as well as the top-of-the-line GT sedan, are treated to a redesigned rear bumper, which accentuates the two body styles’… Read more

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NEW VARIANT FOR MAZDA BT-50

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Mazda Australia has added a new variant to its popular BT-50 utility range with some styling changes, greater functionality and attractive pricing. The new BT-50 LE is based mid-spec and comes with a single hooped polished alloy bull bar, polished sports bar and a heavy-duty tub liner. There is local input with the bull bar engineered here to integrate fully with the safety systems of the vehicle, ensuring crumple zones, airbag and assistance systems are unhindered. Manufactured from high-quality stainless steel and featuring an integrated brake light, the polished sports… Read more