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2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring FWD

A three-quarter front view of the 2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring FWD

One of the most sensible crossover vehicles on the market, the 2016 Mazda CX-5 combines a generous feature set with distinctive styling and decent gas mileage. Continue reading

2014 Mazda3 i 4-Door Touring

A side view of the 2014 Mazda 3 i 4-Door Touring

This is the not-so-little sedan that can. We were pleasantly surprised by the newest iteration of the Mazda3. Our good-looking Snowflake White Pearl Mazda3 four-door sedan reminded of its larger sibling the Mazda6 due to its design cues. In fact, we found it to be a comfortable and roomy automobile with luxe accents. Continue reading

2014 Mazda 2 Touring

A three-quarter front view of the 2014 Mazda 2 Touring

This compact 5-door hatchback offers great value for active young city dwellers. Quick handling and a peppy inline-4 allow the Mazda 2 to dart through crowded urban streets, while 60/40 split fold-down seats and a surprising amount of cargo space make the hatch ideal for out-of-town excursions. Continue reading

2014 Mazda 6 Touring

A three-quarter front view of the 2014 Mazda 6 Touring

Starting at under $24,000, the 2014 Mazda 6 Touring offers great value in a sporty and stylish package. Featuring Mazda’s eco-friendly SKYACTIV technology, the midsize sedan offers a generous 184 horsepower from its inline-4 while earning up to 37 mpg highway. Inside, our Soul Red tester came packed with amenities not normally scene in this price range, including a color touch screen display and rearview camera.