Mazda – Zooming Good Cars For Everyone

One of the things that I really like about Mazda is the range of vehicles on offer – whatever your needs or lifestyle there’s a car for you. They also have some wonderful special editions, something which I feel more manufacturers should turn their hand to. If you want more detailed information then just request a brochure from the Mazda website but without further ado, let’s take a look at some of the best cars Mazda has to offer:

New Mazda 2
A very new car, the Mazda 2 has a EuroNcap rating of 5 stars so it’s supremely safe. It is a supermini with some really funky looks and is lighter than many other cars in the same class – meaning it returns better fuel economy and offers good driving dynamics. To show just how good this car is, it was awarded ‘World Car of the Year’. For looks, I’d go with the 3 door Crystal White version, but the 5 door still retains great lines. Book a Test Drive

Mazda 3
More of a family hatch this model, think of the Audi A3 and you’ve got the right sort of car in mind. The Mazda 3 is a great car, but best served in the MPS hot hatch variety. This car has a lovely 2.3 litre turbo-charged engine that offers plenty of power – hitting 60 in just over 6 seconds. The 3 is also available as a saloon. Book a Test Drive

Mazda 6
The all new 6 is a great looking car. Arriving as both a saloon and a hatch (though of bigger appearance like a Vectra) the model choice is yours. The new version has been designed with ‘kizuna’ in mind, which is when the driver has a deeply involving experience with the car. I’ve no doubt they have achieved this, given that the car is both stylish and offers great driving dynamics. You’ll no doubt want the top of the range 2.5 litre MZR as that offers performance mated with class leading quietness. Book a Test Drive

Mazda MX-5
One of the most successful cars in the world and the most successful small sports car, the MX-5 is quintessential. You’ll probably see one wherever you are in the world, in whatever continent. This is how much they are loved. Rightly so. If you want great dynamics, get an MX-5. If you want a nice, refined Sunday driving sporty number, buy an MX-5.

If you want a small rear-wheel-drive sports car, get an MX-5. Finally, perhaps the biggest selling point is reliability here. This is a car that has been a true industry success story, so you’ll never have a problem getting parts or finding someone to fit them. Owners tend to love their MX-5 cars, so don’t be surprised to see some modified, with or without a hard top. A truly great car. Book a Test Drive

Mazda RX-8
The true performance based car in Mazda’s line up, the RX-8 is both famous and infamous. Famous because it offers a (now unique in road cars) rotary engine, that is small and light but chucks out a shedload of power. Unfortunately, it is also infamous because you’ll suffer from having to visit the petrol pumps quite often. Don’t let that put you off however.

I say don’t rule this car out because it offers truly exceptional power. From a mere 1.3 litre engine you’ll be hurtling along, all the way up to 9,000 rpm. That’s race car revving. Until you’ve experienced this, you’ve missed out. The RX-8 is not a cheap car to run, but is worth every penny if you want a unique coupe (with rear suicide doors), a tasteful interior and one of the best engines on the market. Book a Test Drive

So there we are, a run-down on what Mazda are currently offering. Mazda specialists (and stockists) will note that I’ve left a couple of cars off that are now being sold in the UK. The reason for this is that I’m going to look into them in a little more depth very soon. In the meantime, why not investigate the website of the ‘Which Carmaker of the Year 2008‘?