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23 April 2015
Mazda CX-3 2015 car review
Ride quality, driving dynamics, noise levels, handling and overall build quality are all of the highest order. The CX-3 is...
3 September 2014
Mazda2 2015 car review
There are a great many very good small cars on the market today, but Mazda has really taken the others...
14 March 2014
Mazda3 2014 car review
The new 2014 Mazda3 hatchback and sedan have arrived and showcases the distinctive KODO-soul-of-motion design architecture that was first seen...
15 April 2013
Mazda6 2013 car review
We’re offered the choice of sedan and wagon configurations, but the liftback which has been a part of Mazda6 and...
13 April 2012
Mazda CX-5 2012 car review
If the budget runs to it, go for the SKYACTIVE-D, it’s worth paying the extra for. Our pick of the...
5 December 2011
Mazda3 SKYACTIV 2011 car review
New Zealand’s most popular private-buyer compact car just got even more appealing with the addition of a fuel-miser model to...
9 February 2011
Mazda CX-7 GSX 2010 car review
Launched recently in NZ is a non-turbo 2.5 litre 2WD Mazda CX-7 GSX, which in addition to offering improved fuel...
9 February 2011
Mazda CX-7 2009 car review
Mazda's new CX-7 crossover/SUV is not all that new really, but the remoulded front bumper and grille arrangement does bring...
8 February 2011
Mazda3 2009 car review
The release of the all-new Mazda3 can only enhance Mazda's chances of maintaining momentum. New models are many years in...
8 February 2011
Mazda6 2008 car review
It's rare for a vehicle to lead the class the entirety of its life cycle, but that's exactly what the...