HIROSHIMA, Japan--Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the launch of the special edition of its mid-sized tall 'high-roof' Mazda Biante minivan. The special edition Mazda Biante GRANZ goes on sale from today at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers throughout Japan.
- Exclusive equipment and exterior body colors add extra refinement -
HIROSHIMA, Japan--Mazda Motor Corporation has launched the special edition Mazda Premacy '20S Prestige Style' at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers throughout Japan. The Premacy is a seven-seat minivan that is sold outside Japan as the Mazda5.
- Compact SUV Features Full Suite of SKYACTIV Technologies, Offers Best-in-Class Fuel Economy -
LOS ANGELES - Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has unveiled its all-new 2013 CX-5 compact SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The North American debut is the first Mazda to fully encompass SKYACTIV®[1] TECHNOLOGY, the brand's engineering-focused philosophy toward improving all-around vehicle efficiency; the segment newcomer also offers best-in-class fuel economy. A sneak peek into Mazda's new generation of vehicles, CX-5 embodies the perfect balance between the best of all worlds: captivating design, dynamic handling, unexpected efficiency, flexible functionality and first-class safety, with a dash of Zoom-Zoom.
Car Pages have published a review of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 GT. 'By modern car standards, the MX-5 is a featherweight. Barely straining the scales at just over 1,100 kilograms, it shares the basic makeup of the British sports cars that made their way across the pond after World War Two-light weight, rear-wheel drive, a top that can be stowed away and a sprightly four-cylinder engine driving the rear wheels. This minimalist approach to motoring is intended to connect the driver to his car in an intimate way that's simply not possible in anything else. Don't believe me? If you can find something in the domestic automotive landscape that compares directly to this car, let me know. Other than the now defunct Honda S2000 there really isn't anything.'
Car Advice have published a review of the 2012 Mazda2 Genki. 'Mazda has done incredibly well with Mazda2 in Australia, especially with this second-generation model. First released in 2007, more than 50,000 have been sold here to date, with last month (June 2011) breaking all previous sales records. This year alone, more than 8700 Mazda2s have moved off showroom floors in Australia. It's fascinating when you look back to where the light car segment was some 50 or 60 years ago with cars like the Austin A30 and the Morris Minor 1000. We sure have come a long, long way. Take the Austin A30, this little gem of a car was powered by an 803cc straight four and developed a heart-stopping 21kW and 54Nm of torque. Top speed was a commendable 100km/h but 0-80km/h took a coma-inducing twenty-nine seconds.'
The Independent have published a review of the Mazda Skyactiv. 'The new Skyactiv G (for gasoline) engine, however, runs at an extraordinary 14-to-one, yet still manages to use standard-grade fuel. It's tantamount to turbocharging without the expensive and complex turbocharger. The result of all this is an engine with both economy and mid-range pulling power around 15 per cent better for the same 2.0-litre capacity. It certainly feels lively to drive, although it's at its best in the middle speed ranges and loses its enthusiasm at high revs. So far, then, so commendable. Now, though, I'm going to tell you about the best part of Mazda's new philosophy: the Skyactiv D diesel.'
The Montreal Gazette have published a review of the 2011 Mazda MX-5 roadster. 'The MX-5 is small -but good things come in small packages. The compact dimensions provide a lightweight and nimble package that is the heart of this car. If the MX-5 was bigger it would weigh more and lose its fun-to-drive character. In addition, it is very easy to slot the MX-5 through traffic, and it's a snap to parallel park. When Mazda decided to add a retractable hardtop in 2007 they went to great lengths to minimize the amount of space it required in the trunk and only added 36kg of weight. The retractable hardtop is only available on the mid-priced GS and high-end GT trim. For almost $3,000 it is a bit expensive but worth the added protection from the elements and is safer and warmer than the base cloth roof. The silhouette might not be as attractive when the roof is up, but the MX-5 looks fantastic with the roof down.'
Nova News Now have published their review of the 2011 Mazda CX-7 GX. 'The GX is a back-to-basics crossover that, while priced fairly well at $26,495 plus $1,595 for destination, delivers a lot of creature comforts such as remote keyless entry, powered windows, heated and powered mirrors, a tilt and telescopic steering wheel with audio controls, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, and the list goes on and on. I would have liked it if Mazda had just given me a base model so that I could experience CX-7 extremes, but the powers that be offered up a GX with the Luxury Package that increased its overall price to $29,940 and upped content to include leather seats with 8-way driver and 4-way passenger powered adjustment, heated front cushions, a leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel, a leather-wrapped shift knob, automatic climate control, a powered glass sunroof, and Bluetooth hands-free with audio profile.'
Inside Line have published a review of the 2012 Mazda 5 Grand Touring. 'The three-row 2012 Mazda 5 is a multifaceted vehicle that actually does what it looks like it should do. It's part compact minivan (yes, it has rear sliding doors), part large wagon and part economical commuter with an unexpected penchant for taming twisting roads with the confidence and composure of a sedan. For 2012, the front-wheel-drive Mazda 5 comes in three flavors: Sport, Touring and Grand Touring. All three are powered by the same 2.5-liter 157-horsepower four-cylinder engine with variable induction and variable intake-valve timing, but only the Sport can be had with a new six-speed manual transmission. Both Touring and Grand Touring models get down the road with a well-programmed five-speed automatic with a manual shift gate -- as they did before.'
Car And Van News have published a review of the Mazda5 1.6 Diesel. 'The latest Mazda5 launched last year added to the appeal with the option of powered sliding doors, but now the Japanese brand thinks it has the final piece in the puzzle with a new, smaller, but rather more efficient diesel engine. Five extra horsepower might not sound much, but combined with weight saving adding up to 120 kilos it makes quite a difference. The new model crests 62mph from rest in 13.7 seconds, a shade quicker than its predecessor, but more importantly it slashes fuel consumption by almost 15 per cent to 54.3mpg and emissions by 30 per cent to 138g/km.'
