Tests and Features

Last year’s complete overhaul of the Mazda3 made it a more sophisticated, somewhat more mature model. It won numerous prestigious awards, not to mention being named “ 2015 Best Compact Car ” by The Car Guide. We like the Mazda3 primarily for its style and dynamic ride, two characteristics that …

Mazda's unlimited mileage warranty is a shot across the bow of competitors Hyundai and Kia, which are known for their 10-year drivetrain warranties in the United States but restrict coverage north of the border to just five years or 100,000 kilometres. Mazda's recent decision to eliminate the mileage limitation across …

If ever there was a fast-growing market, it would definitely be that of compact SUVs under $40,000. Competition is fierce with most manufacturers offering a model in this segment. The category winner is the 2014 Mazda CX-5 . This well-designed vehicle offers above-average road handling, and engines that are both …

Following months of speculation and rumours, the new, fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 was unveiled at three simultaneous events held in Tokyo, Barcelona and Monterey. To celebrate the newest edition of the world’s most popular roadster, Mazda organized a private event in Monterey with Duran Duran, the group that topped the charts …

The definitive version of the Mazda6 was unveiled in January 2013 and it impressed the public right from the get-go. One of the big stars of the Paris Auto Show in September 2012, this elegant sedan features a stylish shape and several innovative technical solutions. Back then, it joined the …

Fresh off of a redesign for the current model year the 2014 Mazda Mazda3 Sport has become the darling of the automotive press, and it's easy to see why. Once again Mazda has seemingly created the blueprint for compact hatchback success in the Canadian market: expressive styling, thrifty fuel consumption, …

Oh joy, oh bliss! The glory of the open road! The sweet country air! You don’t need to be rich to indulge in the pleasure of letting the wind tousle your hair as you drive. For less than $50,000, you can enjoy one of life’s simplest pleasures! Before spilling the …

Not only are compact cars increasingly popular in our market, but this segment is constantly evolving. To prove the point, we decided to assess—and compare—the seven most popular compacts. This time, we took a simpler approach than usual and tried to simulate a real vehicle purchase. Form and function The …

While mid-size sedans were once extremely popular in Quebec, today drivers in our province prefer compact cars. That said, this market is still very vibrant—and lucrative—in the rest of Canada and the United States. Our top pick in the mid-size sedan category is the 2014 Mazda6, which is not only …

After a few weeks of test driving various fuel-hungry vehicles, I was very pleased to take the wheel of a Mazda2 and reduce—albeit for just a week—my gas spending. I obviously knew that this would involve sacrificing on space, both in the passenger compartment and in the trunk, in addition …