Mazda has revealed ambitious EV plans, with at least 13 models with varying degrees of electrification in the pipeline between now and 2025. The automaker recently announced that it would be launching the 2022 MX-30 EV in the US, an unusual electrified crossover with the promise of a rotary engine range-extender still to come.
Mazda is culling two models from its lineup, with its smallest SUV and largest sedan being discontinued in the US as the automaker pares back its range. The 2021 CX3 crossover and 2021 Mazda6 sedan will be the last of the respective series, with Mazda USA confirming that they won't be returning for the 2022 model year.
The first-generation Mazda Miata, or MX-5 as it's known in some countries, went into production in 1989. The little cars were a modern interpretation of an old-school British roadster, and the first generation cars are known by enthusiasts as the NA series. NA Miatas are still very popular today for their handling and are frequently used on racetracks and autocross courses worldwide. Anyone who has driven one of these cars knows that it had a very simple manual dashboard layout with traditional gauges.
Fun and practicality are a tricky combination in the world of crossovers, but the 2021 Mazda CX-30 Turbo could be the answer for those whose budget doesn't stretch to Porsche territory. While the Macan Turbo may blend engaging dynamics with its family-friendly form, the Mazda throws in unexpected attainability too.
There’s a funny story behind the Mazda MX-81 Aria Concept you see here. It debuted at the 1981 Tokyo Motor Show as Mazda’s first experimental concept vehicle (MX is for Mazda eXperimental). Designed by Marc Dechamps of Italian coachbuilder Bertone, the MX-81 Aria is a fusion of quirky 80’s Japanese engineering and gorgeous Italian styling.
Mazda is bringing an electric crossover to the US, with the 2022 Mazda MX-30 EV set to land in dealerships from fall 2021. It's the automaker's first battery-electric vehicle but, as we've come to expect from Mazda, it's not taking the same route as other car companies. That includes, down the line, the return of the unusual rotary engine.
"You can't always get what you want," the Rolling Stones taught me, but then they also said I can't get no satisfaction, and so perhaps only half of the wisdom of an aging rock band is fully applicable to the 2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo. The Japanese automaker is known for its unwillingness to compromise on playfulness, and so when word broke last year that it was slotting a turbocharged engine into its lovable little Mazda3, we rightly got excited.
Mazda makes some gosh-darned good looking cars, if you'll excuse my language. The 2021 CX-9 presents a challenge, like all three-row SUVs: the most practical shape for maximizing cabin space would be a big box on wheels, but then you've made a minivan and people accuse you of being boring. Even with the demands for passenger and cargo space, though, the CX-9 manages to squeeze in some curves - and some fun when the road curves, too.
Mazda President Jeff Guyton recently conducted a Q&A session where he talked about some of what the automaker has up its sleeves in the future. One of the topics covered during the session had to do with Mazda's plans for the future. Guyton says that the automaker plans to reduce the environmental impact of its fleet of vehicles by 90 percent by 2050. Part of the plan does include electric vehicles but will also include extremely fuel-efficient combustion vehicles.
Fans of the Mazda RX-7 will be happy to hear that the automaker has launched a new heritage parts program that covers parts for the FC and FD RX-7. Mazda previously launched a heritage parts program that provides parts for the restoration of first-generation Miata vehicles. One thing that's not great about the announcement is that it appears to be for Japan only.
The 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata is entering the new year with new paint colors and more standard equipment. All trim models of the 2021 Miata have a folding soft-top roof, while the RF model (Retractable Fastback) with its fancy power-folding hardtop is exclusive to the MX-5 Club and Grand Touring models.
Mazda has announced pricing and package availability for the 2021 CX-30 2.5 Turbo. The vehicle uses the Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine and slots into the crossover segment. Mazda promises a blend of sophisticated design, amenities, and nimble driving dynamics.