Mazda

2011 Mazda2 Coming in July

I first wrote about the Mazda 2 over three years ago. Finally, it’s coming to the United States. In fact, we’ll see the 2011 Mazda2 this July – so it’s only a few months away. Just like the name suggests, the Mazda2 is smaller than the current lightweight at Mazda dealerships – the Mazda3. Available [...]

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Recall Alert: 2010 Mazda CX-9

Mazda is recalling the 2010 CX-9 because it’s seat heaters are working a little too well. If it’s super cold, you know, one of those days when you’d actually like to use your seat heaters, the problem could arise. Due to lack of grounding, the heating units could overheat, catching your seat on fire. Dude, [...]

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2009 Mazda 6 Review

Mazda redesigned the popular Mazda 6 this year, and like most redesigned cars, the 6 grew up.  While commonplace these days, I was a little disappointed to see that the Mazda 6 grew so much – it’s now 6.9 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider, and 150 lbs heavier than the 2008 model.  It’s now larger, [...]

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2010 Mazdspeed3 Horsepower correction

Did we say 268 horsepower?  We meant to say 256 HP.  That’s actually down a few from the 2009 model.  Oops.  Torque output will remain at a front tire-destroying 280 lb-ft, however.  ( A big goofy grin just spread across my face, and I can’t stop it. ) Even though the wrong wheels are getting [...]

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2010 Mazdspeed3 New Pictures

While we’re still waiting for the official unveiling next week, here are some new pictures of the 2010 Mazdaspeed 3.  Overall it’s a good look – though that hoodscoop is pretty massive for such a small car.  Horsepower is now expected to be 268 – up 5 ponies from the old version.  We’re talking about [...]

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2010 Mazda CX-7 gets a new base engine

Like the Mazda CX-7 but don’t care for the thirsty turbocharged engine?  Well, as long as you don’t mind the drop from 244 HP to 161, the new base 2.5 liter naturally aspirated 4 cylinder engine could be just what you’re looking for.  Sure, you’ll have to suffer with 5 measly speeds instead of the [...]

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Mazda RX-9 in the works

Latest on the rumormill is that the Mazda RX-9 is currently in the works.  The RX-9 would, of course, replace the current RX-8.  The plans include an updated twin-rotor Wankel engine, with a total displacement of 1.6 liters ( up from the current 1.3 liter design ).  The horsepower goal is 270 HP, while also [...]

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2010 Mazdaspeed3

That’s one happy car – the 2010 Mazdaspeed3.  Or is it the 2010 Mazda Mazdaspeed3?  I can never get it straight.  Either way, this rubber-burning hatchback has one heck of a big ol’ smile on it’s face.  Mazda also included a pretty big hood scoop, and a handy hook to hang up the car in [...]

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