Mazda has been on a roll lately, with their latest models appealing to everyone from commuters to enthusiasts, which no one else has been able to replicate. But there was one sore spot in their line-up which, oddly enough, is their flagship model — the midsize CX-9 crossover. It was a fairly competent vehicle, but it had been left unchanged for almost a decade. So we were really looking forward to driving their all-new 2017 CX-9.
With the Takata airbag fever starting to subside, the number of recalls has decreased slightly. There hasn’t been a ton of recalls in the past month, but here is the list of the ones that did happen in November 2016.
Rumours are swirling that Mazda has a new model in the pipeline named RX-9, which might signal the long awaited return of Mazda’s much-loved rotary engine. It will be based on the RX-Vision concept they displayed in Tokyo last year. According to Motoring.com.au, a prototype RX-9 will be featured at the next year’s Tokyo Motor Show.
Mazda unveiled the 2017 CX-4 crossover at the 2016 Beijing Motor Show, in a surprise move that no one expected. The “coupe-style” crossover is exclusively for the Chinese market, which is even more surprising.
Galadari Automobiles celebrated Sharjah Heritage Days with its ‘Sharjah in Our Hearts’ drive, which saw a convoy of Mazda cars driven by regional media, take on a tour of some of the emirate’s historic and cultural sights, followed by the opening of their newest showroom in the emirate.
The Mazda MX-5 roadster is a hot favourite among sports car enthusiasts, loved for its good looks, nimble handling and a high-revving engine. A new variant of this little car was showcased at the 2016 New York Motor Show. Mazda has named it the MX-5 RF, where RF stands for “Retractable Fastback”.
Mazda unveiled the all-new 2017 CX-9 at the 2015 LA Auto Show. This second generation model was a long time coming, as the current model has been around since 2007.
Mazda has been on a roll lately, unveiling a series of desirable cars in various segments that make their rivals feel lacking. The latest segment they’re tackling is the sub-compact hatchback market, a niche that the previous-generation Mazda 2 was itself found lacking. But is the all-new model any better against the likes of the Toyota Yaris and the…uhhh…Toyota Yaris?
The Frankfurt Motor Show could be considered as the mechanical haven for car manufacturers around the globe. And with millions of spectators keenly observing the event, there’s a lot riding on the shoulders of these manufacturers. And thereby, bowing to the needs of the discerning Mazda-enthusiast is the KOERU concept.
This is the “new” 2016 Mazda 6. It just seems to be a facelift, but in reality, it’s actually a pretty major change, when you consider the all-new interior.