Tests and Features

Introducing a new model is always a big deal for a manufacturer, and that goes double when it's a vehicle in a popular and competitive segment. The CX-3’s arrival is very important for Mazda, which sees the model as a potentially spearhead for the automaker going forward. It also represents …

The wait is over. Direct from Barcelona, Spain, behold our first impressions of the world’s most anticipated sports car: the Mazda MX-5. Exclusive to The Car Guide, the program included test driving a rare prototype of Mazda’s new Roadster and the MX-5. The first is powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder …

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 …