What’s the point of buying a 2021 Mazda BT-50 if it’s entirely based on the new Isuzu D-Max – wouldn’t you just buy the D-Max? Good question. We better take a closer look and find an answer. Firstly, if you didn’t already know, the old/outgoing BT-50 was based on the […]
Mazda reviews
2020 Mazda3 Astina Skyactiv-X review (video)
The Mazda3 has been a huge success for the Japanese manufacturer. But since the recent price hike with the introduction of the current generation, and as more and more consumers clamber into the SUV arena, Mazda3 sales have started to dwindle in Australia. According to October 2020 VFACTS figures, year-to-date […]
2020 Mazda CX-30 G25 Astina review (video)
Slotting snugly in between the CX-3 and the 3 is the all-new Mazda CX-30. Think of it as like a crossover version of the 3, only with more rear seat and boot space, and better outward visibility. Actually, we’re starting to think this is what the latest Mazda3 should have […]
2019 Mazda CX-9 Azami review
If you’re looking for the best 7-seat SUV on the Australian new car market, the Mazda CX-9 simply must be on your shortlist. Its size, build quality, design, and in-car tech are among the most attractive of the segment we think. But are there any downsides? We’ve taken one for […]
2019 Mazda3 G20 Touring Sedan review (video)
The Mazda3 has for a number of years been the yardstick that the market has used to compare and contrast other entrants in the small car segment, for a number of reasons. Each and every generation we’ve seen class-leading improvements to the styling, drive quality and interior finish. But what […]
2019 Mazda3 G25 GT vs Hyundai i30 N Line: Small car comparison (video)
SPECS PACKAGE DRIVE VERDICT What’s the best small car on the market right now? It’s a very difficult one to answer because there are just so many great options available at the moment. Here we’re putting together two of the heavyweights, side-by-side, to see if we can narrow it down […]
2019 Mazda3 Evolve G20 review (video)
This is a big one. The all-new Mazda3. It basically means the segment goal posts could be moved forward a few feet. Let’s take a look and find out. The new model really is all new, underpinned by the company’s latest Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture. There’s a fresh and rather suave design […]
2019 Mazda CX-3 Maxx Sport review: Pros and Cons
For this review we thought we’d do something a little more fast-paced and digestible by simply going over the main pros and cons of the 2019 Mazda CX-3. You can check out our usual format review of the CX-3 sTouring here, which includes one of our ‘famous’ 0-100 videos. Just […]