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PLENTY STILL GOING ON WITH MAZDA CX-5

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  It may have been the runt of an exclusive Mazda SUV pack, but the CX-5, in its 14-plus years on the road, led a storied life. Since its inception in 2012, the mid-size has been revered around the world, recently amassing five million sales. Locally, more than 325,000 sales have made the CX-5 a household name, topping the Mazda Australia range, except for the Mazda 3, for the past seven years. The third generation beckons. Vinesh Bhindi, managing director of Mazda Australia, says the CX-5 will continue to hold… Read more

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CX-30 HAS BEEN A SALES WINNER FOR MAZDA

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Launched here in late 2020 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 just over half of total Mazda sales in 2023 and were a major factor in the brand being locked solidly into second place behind Toyota in total sales. CX-30 was given a minor upgrade in late 2023 that included improved connectivity and fuel efficiency, together with a new model grade, the GT SP. The… Read more

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MAZDA3 SEDAN

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Mazda3 has been on sale here for almost 20 years on the Australian market. Indeed, you can make that 45 years if you include the 323 that preceded. The ‘3’ has been a consistently high seller for most of its life often contesting the top spots in both its small-medium segment as well as overall sales against perennial rivals like Toyota Corolla, Kia Cerato, Nissan Pulsar and Hyundai i30. The latest, fourth generation, Mazda3 arrived here in February 2019 year in five-door hatchback form with the four-door sedan joining it… Read more

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MAZDA2 IS A WELL-EQUIPPED AND AFFORDABLE CITY CAR

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The Mazda2 is the smallest vehicle in the Mazda range, and recently celebrated its 21st year on the Australian market. The current (third generation) Mazda2 has been on sale since 2014 with upgrades in 2019 and June this year. The demand for small city cars like the Mazda2 has been dwindling in recent years with so many SUV alternatives becoming available. Unlike its few remaining competitors in the circa 4.0-metre field such as Toyota Yaris, Kia Rio, Hyundai i20 and Suzuki Swift the Mazda3 comes with the option of a… 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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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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MG ZS PURE ELECTRIC VEHICLE

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  We really do enjoy driving pure electric cars, that is ones without any assistance from other power sources such as petrol or diesel. So, when the MG ZS EV was updated in September with increased driving range and a few minor changes, it was a good excuse to borrow one for a week. Our test vehicle was the entry level ZS EV Excite, priced from $44,990 driveaway. The premium Essence model is $48,990 driveaway. These prices are pretty low for pure electric vehicles, but that’s because they have smaller… Read more