Though some characteristics could be deal-breakers for certain buyers, the 2013 Mazda CX-5 is an exceptional SUV.
Unlike the Mazda Tribute, a Ford Escape clone, the CX-5 compact SUV that takes its place has no Ford roots. An automatic transmission is optional on the CX-5's base, Sport, trim level, and standard with the higher Touring and Grand Touring trims.
Five inches shorter from bumper to bumper than the Mazda CX-7, the CX-5 has a footprint similar to popular SUVs like the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Escape.
The CX-5 follows the Mazda3 compact car in getting the automaker's new SkyActiv engine: a 155-horsepower, direct-injection four-cylinder whose efficiency helps the Mazda3 eke out 40 mpg highway.
Mazda expects EPA mileage of 26/32 mpg city/highway with the automatic and front-wheel drive or 26/33 mpg with the manual. All-wheel-drive models still get 25/30 mpg. Excellent.
Developed around SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY - including all-new Mazda petrol and diesel engines, manual and automatic transmissions, body and chassis - the CX-5 delivers precise response and a high-quality, rewarding ride matched to outstanding environmental and safety performance.
Inside, Mazda created a driver-oriented cabin with solid styling that reflects the Mazda CX-5's strength and high rigidity.
The detailed, high-quality meter design raises the driver's anticipation for the ride ahead.
The rear centre seat creates a large flat luggage space when folded down. Mazda CX-5's new HMI system improves safety by minimizing the driver's eye movement away from the road. With the vehicle stopped, the driver might operate it by touch screen.
Regarding dynamic performance, the ultimate goal of the Mazda CX-5 development team was to make the vehicle move precisely according to the driver's wishes.
A newly-developed electric power assist steering system offers highly precise control according to vehicle speed. The brakes deliver easily-controllable, precise and assured braking performance from low to high speeds.
The SKYACTIV-G 2.0 petrol engine models have the world highest compression ratio of 14.0:1, and their 4-2-1 exhaust system prevents knocking and provides abundant torque from low engine speeds, enabling acceleration that precisely matches the driver's intention.
Models with this engine achieve outstanding fuel economy, precise response, and a high-quality, linear and rewarding ride: A High Power version developing maximum torque of 420 Nm at 2,000 rpm and maximum power of 129 kW / 175 PS at 4,500 rpm.
The Mazda CX-5 uses the full array of SKYACTIV Technologies to achieve outstanding fuel economy and emissions performance without sacrificing its fun-to-drive character.
High-Beam Control (HBC) automatically changes between low and high beam during night driving in order to avoid blinding upcoming vehicles.
The Mazda2 Turbo Concept has been installed with Mazda's much hyped Direct Injection Spark Ignition turbo charged engine that has a total engine capacity of 2.3 liters that generates a power of 263hp and 280 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm.
The Mazda2 Turbo concept shall be available with a five speed manual gearbox with the option of a four-speed automatic transmission also available.
It's the Mazda2 we all wanted: the turbocharged Mazda2 MPS. It never came, but this latest concept, the Mazda Turbo2, offers a glimpse at what could have been.
The Mazda2 Turbocharged also boast of some spectacular safety features which include anti-locking break system or ABS with automated brake-force distribution and crisis brake assist while the automatic and sports versions feature Dynamic Stability Control or DSC and Traction Control Systems.
The Mazda2 Turbo drives on Yokohama high performance durable tires that are mounted onto glossy black 17 inch alloy wheels.
Mazda also plans to test the utility of the indigenously developed new engine and transmission technology ‘SKYACTIV’ by installing the set-up in the engine consol of the Mazda2 T.
Mazda did not over night acquire the ‘Zoom-Zoom’ brand status since the Mazda2 which has been envisaged around the tuner car concept is much more than a bolt-on-turbocharger as this sub-compact hatchback gets a complete makeover in comparison to its big-brother the Mazda Speed3 variant.
The base model's pricing shall begin from $14100 whereas the sports version and limited edition Mazda2 Black variants will be priced upwards of $16000, respectively.
the fall of 2010 the all-new Mazda 5 hits showrooms across Europe as successor to Mazda's first-generation compact multi-activity vehicle (C-MAV).
The all-new Mazda 5 has a completely new exterior that employs Nagare-flow design, which has won design awards on Mazda concept cars. On the inside, Mazda 5 has a new dashboard, steering wheel and centre stack, along with new seats, materials, colours and seat fabrics for enhanced quality feel.
The "hidden" D-pillar - formed by covering it with glass - and horizontal rear lamps enhance the integrated flow effect front-to-back, and make the all-new Mazda 5 exterior both unique to the C-MAV segment and unmistakably a Mazda.
Two sliding rear doors, a 130 mm-wide step just 439 mm from the ground, and one of the segment's largest rear door openings (686 mm wide, 1,083 mm high) give easy access to the Mazda 5 interior, even if you're holding a child in your arms.
The front section of the driver and passenger seat's centre armrest is widened (15 mm) for better arm support.
There are wider front seatbacks for both driver and front passenger, and the front section of the driver and passenger seat centre arm rest is 15 mm wider.
The air vents for the all-new Mazda 5 are now higher than on the previous generation, which improves comfort in the cabin on cold or hot days and the rear passengers benefit from air vents placed under the front seats.
The three-point seatbelt of the 2nd row centre seat allows the mounting of three child safety seats if necessary. The 2nd row features Mazda unique Karakuri functionality. Tipping the left seat cushion forward allows you to store the middle seat cushion into the space below it.
The standard equipment package features power-adjustable side mirrors, manual air conditioning, driver seat height adjustment, power windows front and back with one-touch driver window operation, power door locks, safety touch sensor for electric sliding doors, six airbags, four-channel ABS, electric brake-force distribution (EBD), brake assist, Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), traction control (TCS) and DSC. A new engine joins the updated MZR 1.8 petrol in the powertrain line-up of the all-new Mazda 5.
Mazda's new MZR 2.0 DISI petrol engine with i-stop technology replaces the current 2.0-litre petrol, and delivers double-digit reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
The engine also features Mazda's stop/start system, i-stop, which saves fuel by shutting the engine off when the car is stopped at a traffic light or in a traffic jam, and then automatically restarting it when the driver presses the clutch pedal to resume driving. Mazda i-stop is unique because it employs a "combustion + starter motor-assist" system that uses engine combustion to restart the engine, rather than just an electric starter motor like conventional stop/start systems. The i-stop system of the new Mazda 5 2.0-litre direct-injection petrol is activated automatically when the car is started.
Mazda i-stop is not a variation on other systems currently on the market. The Mazda system, on the other hand, initiates engine restart immediately with a measured restart time of just 0.35 seconds, twice as fast as conventional systems.
This is also the reason why the new Mazda 5 2.0-litre DISI petrol engine is so smooth and quiet upon restart. An updated version of the popular MZR 1.8 petrol engine remains in the engine line-up of the new Mazda 5.
A new front lip spoiler, a flat engine undercover and front tyre deflectors work together to channel air under the vehicle efficiently, which helps keep fuel consumption down. The all-new Mazda 5 features an evolution of the outstanding safety package that made the current Mazda 5 one of Europe´s safest mini-vans.
On the inside, passengers are protected by a passive safety package with six airbags (front, side and curtain), three-point seat belts with pretensioners and load-limiters at the front seats, a crushable brake pedal and horizontal movement type shock absorbing steering column, a seat design and head restraints that help reduce whiplash during in the event of a rear impact, ISOFIX child safety seat anchors and tethers in 2nd row, and soft, impact-absorbing interior surfaces.
Mazda's new people-carrier is also safer and easier to use in city driving with the introduction of a park-assist system. The new Mazda 5 is equipped with large 300 mm ventilated disc brakes in the front (278 mm for 15-inch wheels) and 302 mm rear brakes (280 mm for 15-inch wheels), four-channel ABS, electric brake-force distribution (EBD), brake assist, Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), traction control (TCS), DSC and six airbags.
Designed by both Mazda and Magna Car Top Systems, the removable top gives the MX-5 Spyder an even lower profile and even cleaner lines. Unlike the production MX-5’s folding soft top, removal of the bikini top takes more that flipping a lever and tossing back the top, but we’ll bet the added effort is rewarded with a fairly substantial weight savings.
Under the Spyder’s aluminum hood is a conventional 2.0-liter Mazda MZR engine, fueled by isobutanol. The exterior is finished in a tasteful Stratosphere White with dark red trim to match the bikini top, and black mirrors are used with black wheels and black side skirts to add contrast.
The car's low-slung looks are further accentuated by a simple, single-panel grenadine-red soft-top that was designed by Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) and Magna Car Top Systems, and made by Haartz Corporation. Other mechanical changes on the MX-5 Spyder include a Racing Beat header, intake and exhaust muffler, a MAZDASPEED coil over kit, Brembo brakes and a lightweight lithium-ion racing battery made by Braille Battery.
Well-known is the MX-5's single-hand-operation soft-top and segment-best 12-second Power Retractable Hard Top (PRHT) that the Mazda MX-5 Spyder is a re-imagination of the roadster and features a sweeping, single-panel grenadine-red soft-top made by Haartz Corporation. Its design, a collaborative effort between MNAO Design and Magna Car Top Systems, offers an even lower slung stance of the MX-5 without sacrificing headroom.
Powered by Mazda's ever-dependable MZR 2.0-liter engine, the Mazda MX-5 Spyder is fueled by BP's isobutanol. The biofuel supports Mazda's mantra of "Sustainable Zoom-Zoom," which means crafting exciting, fun-to-drive vehicles that create minimal environmental impact. A Racing Beat header, intake and exhaust muffler as well as a MazdaSpeed coil over kit and Brembo brakes complete the vehicle's mechanics.
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The current second-generation model followed in 2008 and introduced an aggressive front end design. With almost 60,000 units sold in 2010, the Mazda 3 is the best-selling vehicle for Mazda in Europe. The current second-generation Mazda 3 has built a strong reputation as one of Europe's sportiest compacts.
This continues with the Mazda 3 facelift. Changes were also made at the back of the Mazda 3 facelift five-door version. The 2011 facelift carries forth the Mazda 3 reputation for agility and easy handling by introducing new features that improve ride quality and handling stability.
Toitsu-kan - a Higher Quality Driving Experience Mazda 3 is a driver's car. To increase ride comfort, changes were made to Mazda 3's front MacPherson strut and rear multi-link suspension system, and its electric-hydraulic power assisted (EHPAS) system. Mazda 3's EHPAS system was updated with new pump-flow settings and stiffer wheels were introduced.
Improved Aerodynamics A major contributor to handling stability of the Mazda 3 facelift is its new, aerodynamically-optimized front bumper. The Mazda 3 MPS coefficient of drag is unchanged at 0.32. Taken together, these updates help the Mazda 3 facelift to respond perfectly to driver input, support Mazda's trademark one-with-the-car feel, improve handling stability at higher speeds, and make the ride even more comfortable.
PETROL POWERTRAINS Five petrol powertrains are offered for the Mazda 3 facelift, beginning with the MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop with six-speed manual transmission, which produces a sporty 110 kW/150 PS of power at 6,200 rpm and 191 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm. This driving fun is combined with Mazda's stop/start system, i-stop, that shuts down the engine when the cars stops and saves fuel. For the Mazda 3 facelift, optimized engine tuning and improved aerodynamics have lowered fuel consumption by 0.1 litre to 6.7 litres per 100 km and CO2 emissions from 159 to 157 g/km (combined).
Also onboard for the Mazda 3 facelift are three lively, petrol engines that are very popular with European customers. New Mazda 3 1.6 Petrol Activematic Transmission The diesel flagship model of the Mazda 3 facelift is the High Power 2.2 Turbo diesel that produces 136 kW/185 PS of maximum power at 3,500 rpm and massive torque of 400 Nm available between 1,800 and 3,000 rpm for high-performance driving fun, while using just 5.4 litres of fuel per 100 km, which is 3.6 percent less fuel than the current model. Completing the Mazda 3 facelift diesel line-up is the MZ-CD 1.6 Turbo diesel with a six-speed manual transmission version.
The low-friction engine with lightweight aluminium block offers very low fuel consumption and emissions combined with high levels of driving fun. The Mazda 3 facelift inherits equipment and safety technologies that make it easy to enjoy the ride.
EQUIPMENT Also onboard for the first time with Mazda 3 facelift is a new gear-shift indicator (for the manual transmission MZR 1.6, MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop petrols, and all diesel engines).
SAFETY Mazda 3 MPS facelift's standard safety package includes ABS, EBD, brake assist, traction control system (TCS) and DSC. The Mazda 3 facelift inherits good pedestrian safety features as well.
Without much effort, we can alphabetically list the Chevrolet Cruze, Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla. Sticker prices, fuel economy numbers and warranty terms are objective and indubitable. Driving dynamics, styling and passenger comfort, in sharp contrast, are subjective. Enter the new 2012 Mazda3 Skyactiv.
We're supposed to be pedaling our way to 40 mpg in the 2012 Mazda 3. Fun driving ruins fuel economy. As tougher fuel-efficiency standards loom, Mazda is dealing with it, too. The most efficient 2011 Mazda 3 was rated just at 25 city/33 highway mpg.
Fuel mileage climbs as high as 28 city/40 highway. Mazda is still offering its older, port-injected, 148-hp 2.0-liter MZR engine as a less expensive alternative on base i and i Sport models, while the 167-hp 2.5-liter MZR engine remains on s models for those of you seeking more torque (it's rated for 166 lb-ft at 4,000 rpm).
High compression is the key to the Skyactiv-G engine's combination of usable performance and excellent fuel economy. "The 4-2-1 exhaust manifold is big," Kenichiro Saruwatari, chief engineer for the Mazda 3, told us, "so we cannot package it in the current Mazda 3 chassis — it would touch the dashboard."
A modernized injection system on the Skyactiv-G engine squirts fuel into the combustion chambers at higher pressure than on the automaker's only other D.I. engine — the 2.3-liter turbo on the Mazdaspeed 3.
You'll also note that the new engine is undersquare, with an 83.5mm cylinder-bore diameter and a 91.2mm stroke, compared to the oversquare 2.0-liter MZR engine (87.5mm bore diameter, 83.1mm stroke). Mazda also looked for every way possible to reduce friction on the Skyactiv-G engine.
When we get into our 2012 Mazda 3 i Touring Sedan, we're assured it really is running on 87 octane. Our car has the new six-speed manual, which is Mazda's first totally new manual gearbox since the 1980s.
Mazda conservatively estimates that an automatic-equipped Mazda 3 with the Skyactiv-G engine will hit 60 mph in 9.6 seconds — significantly quicker than an automatic-equipped car with the 2.0-liter MZR engine (10.3 seconds). A manual-equipped Skyactiv-G car should be even quicker. Even with only 155 hp, the Mazda 3 is a purer sport compact than some other cars with 50-100 hp more.
The 2012 Mazda 3 is also an excellent value. Although the 2.0-liter Skyactiv-G will be the volume engine on the 2012 Mazda 3, the automaker isn't expecting an overall increase in Mazda 3 sales, which usually hover around 100,000 units per year.
The Takeri also majors on Mazda's much-vaunted SkyActiv Technology, which aims to reduce fuel consumption by a series of advancements in powertrain, chassis and body technology.
In addition to alluring styling, the Takeri also features a full array of SKYACTIV technologies, Mazda’s umbrella heading for its coming range of fuel saving features.
In the case of the Takeri there is a new SKYACTIV-D clean diesel engine, almost certainly a preview of a new diesel engine to be offered on the next-generation Mazda6, as well the usual engine stop-start tech, aerodynamic aids, a lightweight chassis using ultra-high tensile steel, and regenerative brakes.
Based on Mazda's new design language, 'KODO - Soul of Motion', the Mazda Takeri is designed to express "an intuitive sedan identity" and "an overwhelming emotional beauty" as the latest platform for Mazda's breakthrough SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY. It also features the i-stop idling stop system and Mazda's first regenerative braking system.
Thanks to these electric devices, the Mazda Takeri Concept achieves excellent fuel economy.
The regenerative braking system represents Step Two of Mazda's Building Block Strategy.
The car debuted alongside the all-new Mazda CX-5 compact crossover.
The new model year Mazda3 features a redesigned front fascia. The car features a new front grille and bumper design. The interior has also been upgraded from the previous model year.
The engine lineup from the previous model year has been retained. The choices for transmission system will be a six-speed manual, a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission system To put the overall industry losses into perspective, approximately 285,000 vehicles were lost each production work day that global light-vehicle production was not functional.
Mazda's new SkyActiv technologies were developed entirely in-house as part of the company's "Building Block" strategy, which prioritizes the improvement of basic automotive technologies - engines, transmissions, bodies and chassis - to deliver outstanding environmental and safety performance without sacrificing Mazda's fun-to-drive qualities or costing more for consumers.
The introduction of these technologies will result in major reductions in fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions for all Mazda models, improving the average fuel economy of Mazda vehicles sold globally by 30 per cent by 2015 (compared to 2008 figures).
We look to strengthen this figure with the launch of the refreshed 2012 Mazda3 featuring all-new SkyActiv technology.
The 2012 Mazda3 SkyActiv goes on sale in October, and will be available with a SkyActiv-G 2.0-litre gasoline engine mated to either the SkyActiv-Drive sixspeed automatic transmission or the SkyActiv-MT six-speed manual transmission.
The new SkyActiv engine and transmissions enables the Mazda3 to achieve a fuel economy rating of 4.9 L/100 km.
Beginning with the 2012 Mazda3, SkyActiv technology will be the heart and soul of Mazda's future product.
The 2011 Mazda 3 sees some shuffling of its equipment packages. The Grand Touring version loses its formerly standard adaptive xenon headlights but gains the Bose audio system and a sunroof. Also, all trims now have standard stability control.
The Mazda 3 is also notable for the number of upmarket features that are available, including bi-xenon headlights, keyless ignition/entry and dual-zone automatic climate control.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options The 2011 Mazda 3 is available in four-door compact sedan and hatchback body styles. The 3i model (sedan only) is offered in SV, Sport and Touring trim levels. Standard equipment on the SV includes 16-inch steel wheels, a 60/40-split-folding seat, height-adjustable driver seat, a tilt-and-telescoping steering column, full power accessories and a four-speaker stereo with a CD player, an auxiliary audio jack and steering-wheel controls. The 3s Grand Touring adds a sunroof, heated outside mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate control, a 10-speaker Bose audio system (with an in-dash, six-disc CD changer), heated front seats, leather upholstery and an eight-way power driver seat.
Powertrains and Performance Estimated fuel economy is 22 mpg city/29 mpg highway and 25 mpg combined with the automatic (20/28/23 with the manual). Both fuel economy and acceleration are on par with similarly powerful small cars.
Safety Standard safety equipment on the 2011 Mazda 3 includes stability and traction control, antilock disc brakes (with brake assist), active front head restraints, front side airbags and side curtain airbags. In government crash tests, the Mazda 3 earned five stars (the highest rating) in frontal impact protection for both driver and passenger.
Interior Design and Special Features The 2011 Mazda 3 is a class leader in terms of interior design, quality and feature content. Most Mazda 3 hatchbacks and sedans sold won't be the upper Touring and Grand Touring models, but they'll still greet their owners with high-quality materials, comfortable front seats, ample space and easy-to-reach controls.
There's a reason the minivan is considered the quintessential vehicle for parents. No other vehicle can match the minivan's huge interior space, three rows of seating, sliding rear doors and low ride height. With two seats in each of its three rows, it only seats six compared to the seven- or eight-passenger seating of a big minivan (now that's an oxymoron). There's another advantage the The 2012 Mazda5 has over its quasi-family mobile competitors -- it's fun to drive. Like the Mazda 3, it goes around corners with control and poise.
Some automakers may boast that their minivans or SUVs "handle like a car," but The 2012 Mazda5 actually does. The Mazda 5 also isn't available with certain features common to regular minivans, like power-operated sliding doors, sunshades or factory-installed navigation and entertainment systems. Essentially a design hybrid between a minivan and a wagon, the Mazda 5 is a great alternative choice and definitely worth a look in these lean economic times. Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2012 Mazda 5 is a three-row, six-passenger compact minivan available in three trim levels: Sport, Touring and Grand Touring. The base Sport comes standard with 16-inch alloy wheels, full power accessories, keyless entry, cruise control, automatic climate control (with rear vents and fan controls), a height-adjustable driver seat, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player and an auxiliary audio jack.
This package is standard on the 5 Grand Touring, which also gets automatic xenon headlights, heated mirrors, automatic wipers, driver lumbar adjustment, heated front seats and leather upholstery.
Every 2012 Mazda 5 is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder that produces 157 horsepower and 163 pound-feet of torque. "Every Mazda 5" comes with standard stability and traction control, four-wheel antilock disc brakes with brake assist, front side airbags and side curtain airbags. Interior Design and Special Features
The front seats provide respectable comfort, though taller folks may wish for more rearward seat travel. Driving Impressions On the Edmunds test track, the 5 nearly matched the handling numbers of the much
