Mazda
engineers have been burning the midnight oil finding ways to make their cars
fun to drive. Suffice to say, they’re trying to make each and every vehicle in
their line-up as fun on the road as the MX-5 (aka Miata). This may sound
blasphemous, but it’s wholly true: from the 2, 3, and even the 6--Mazdas are
fun behind the wheel even if they don’t tend to be the most powerful in their
respective classes. But how can their philosophy, the now infamous “zoom-zoom”
translate into a compact crossover? Remember, this is an extremely competitive
segment, where function largely dominates over fun.
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July 17, 2012
October 23, 2020
Castrol Magnatec is Recommended for These Vehicles
Whether it’s for work, travel, or the family, personal cars play a crucial role for many Filipinos as it enables the mobility they need to best provide for themselves and their loved ones.
Filed Under:
Castrol Corporate,
Motor Oil,
News
April 30, 2017
Mazda Confirms 7-Seater CX-5 SUV, Calls It CX-8
After intense speculation coming from Japanese car blogs (such as this one), Mazda has gone on record and confirmed that they are indeed making a 7-seater CX-5. In fact, they’ve released a single teaser image of the production model called the CX-8. The CX-8 will be sold in Japan by the end of 2017 (as early as the third quarter according to some sources).
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Mazda CX-8,
News
April 20, 2023
Mazda CX-60 Launching In The Philippines This June
After a market study that started last November, it’s finally happening: Mazda Philippines is entering the luxury space with the first-ever CX-60 this June.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Mazda CX-60,
News
April 11, 2012
Review: 2012 Mazda6, CX-7 and CX-9
Photos by Ulysses Ang |
Normally, when one thinks of the Mazda
brand, the image of a young driver, perhaps bordering on “boy-racer” comes to
mind. Mind you, with products like the Mazda 2, 3 and the MX-5, that’s not such
a bad thing. However, bringing back the love in everyday driving goes way
beyond the “go-fast, live-fast” mantra that’s been instilled, somewhat
unofficially, to the Mazda brand. In fact, beyond the compacts and sports cars,
Mazda is home to three bright driving gems, all of which show an equal dose of
sophistication and speed; comfort and handling fun; practicality and attitude:
the Mazda6, CX-7, and CX-9.
Driving and comparing Mazda’s executive
sedan, five-seater and seven-seater crossovers may seem somewhat odd given the
different market segments they’re supposed to cater to. However, after driving
these cars back-to-back-to-back, one thing’s clear: they’re all machined from
the same magical piece of Mazda magic. The sheet metal alone serves as an
indication to the sort of experience waiting to be discovered. Whether it’s the
6, CX-7 or CX-9, they’re equally aggressive and expressive without being
comical or over-the-top. The flowing lines and taut features continue to remain
fresh in the respective segments they’re in; while the squinting headlamps and
large, smiling grille clearly ties them together as one family.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Driver's Seat,
Executive Car,
Mazda 6,
Mazda CX-7,
Mazda CX-9,
Mid-sized SUV
February 1, 2023
2024 Mazda CX-90 Goes All In On Premium Style, Performance, Comfort
After teasing the availability of a plug-in hybrid variant and the performance of its turbocharged inline-6, Mazda has finally pulled the wraps off its first-ever three-row SUV riding on the new Large Product platform: the first-ever 2024 Mazda CX-90.
Filed Under:
Luxury SUV,
Mazda CX-90,
News
January 23, 2018
Mazda Philippines Updates Prices Due to Excise Tax
Bermaz Auto Philippines (BAP), the exclusive distributor of Mazda vehicles in the Philippines joins the lead of other carmakers in announcing new SRPs that take into account the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion or TRAIN Law.
Filed Under:
Car Prices,
Excise Tax,
Mazda Corporate,
News
January 15, 2019
Review: 2019 Mazda CX-9 FWD Touring
This is a drive seeking redemption. The last time I had the CX-9, the experience wasn’t as smooth sailing as I’d hope. Mazda’s beautiful 7-seater SUV was marred by its fancy Skyactiv-G Turbo as its temperature rose on the way up to Baguio. Now, almost a year after (and some technical explanation as to what happened), can the entry-level CX-9 vindicate its fancier AWD Touring (now Signature) sibling?
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Mazda CX-9,
Mid-sized SUV
August 11, 2022
Review: 2022 Mazda CX-5 AWD Turbo
Mazda has found the fountain of youth with the current-generation CX-5. It’s hard to believe but the current generation of their compact SUV has been around for five years already. A minor update in 2019 (for the 2020 model year) did freshen things a bit, but given the competitiveness of this segment, it’s a surprise how its foundations have remained solid.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Driver's Seat,
Mazda CX-5
June 10, 2023
There's No Stopping Mazda Philippines' Move Upmarket
Mazda Philippines thinks it’s the right time for them to move to the “premium mainstream” space. With the introduction of the CX-60—their third “7G” model after the Mazda3 and CX-30, and the first riding on the Large Product Group platform, the Japanese brand says they’re ready to shake off their mainstream positioning.
Filed Under:
Mazda Corporate,
News,
PHL Auto Industry
November 16, 2016
2016 LA Auto Show: 2018 Mazda CX-5: This is It (w/ 27 Photos)
Mazda is ready to push the compact crossover envelop even further with the unveil of the second-generation CX-5 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Not much technical details were given during the launch, but it’s said to roll out as early as February 2017 in Japan with other markets to follow thereafter.
Filed Under:
Los Angeles Auto Show,
Mazda CX-5,
News
February 10, 2023
Mazda PH Adjusts Prices of Select Models, Adds Brown Top Option For MX-5
Joining its fellow Japanese brands, Mazda Philippines has adjusted the pricing on several of their vehicles effective this February. The price increase affects the Mazda2, MX-5, CX-3, and select variants of the CX-5.
Filed Under:
Mazda 2,
Mazda Corporate,
Mazda CX-3,
Mazda CX-5,
Mazda MX-5,
News
July 9, 2023
Review: 2024 Mazda CX-60 3.3 HEV Turbo-D Sport
The first-ever CX-60 is something Mazda must get right; after all, it’s representative of their premium aspirations. Though some may say that it started with the current Mazda3 and CX-30, those vehicles didn’t command much of a price premium over the competition to warrant raised eyebrows. The CX-60, on the other hand, nips at the heels of real luxury with its P 2.890-million price tag. This begs the question: did they get it right or will it serve as a reality check that’ll send them crashing down?
Filed Under:
Driver's Seat,
Mazda CX-60,
Mid-sized SUV
March 12, 2021
Mazda3, MX-5 Hit by DTI Safeguard Tariff
Mazda Philippines is the latest car manufacturer to announce the effect of the DTI’s Safeguard Duty, but unlike other brands, it will so far affect just two models: the Mazda3 and MX-5.
Filed Under:
DTI,
Mazda 3,
Mazda Corporate,
Mazda MX-5,
News
March 17, 2020
The Mazda CX-30 Will Let You Walk Away from This Kind of Crash
If you think no one could walk away from this gnarly crash, think again. You can, if you’re in a 2020 Mazda CX-30. Mazda’s next-generation sub-compact crossover was just awarded with a 2020 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This adds yet another safety-related accolade for the CX-30 after it scored a near-perfect adult protection score at the Euro NCAP.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Mazda CX-30,
News,
Safety
March 9, 2018
A Lot Left In The Internal Combustion Engine: Mazda Hedges Bet on Gasoline, Diesel Engines
As Mazda looks to its next-generation of vehicles, they are still looking to improve existing ones in the pursuit of advancing driving pleasure. Announcing their long-term Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030 plan last year, Mazda is now looking at vehicles from a “Well-to-Wheel” approach.
Filed Under:
Engines,
Feature,
Mazda Corporate,
News,
Technology
November 6, 2019
Mazda Philippines Just Teased the CX-30 Crossover
How’s this for a surprise: while it’s a given that we’ll be seeing the three-row CX-8 real soon, it seems Mazda Philippines is pulling yet another rabbit out of their magic hat: the CX-30.
Filed Under:
Compact Crossover,
Mazda CX-30,
News
February 14, 2020
No Fog Lights? No Worries. Mazda Cited for Good Headlights as 5 Models End Up as Top Safety Picks
When Mazda first came out with the all-new Mazda3 and refreshed Mazda6, one of the complaints lashed out on these two vehicles is the lack of front fog lights. Though engineers did manage to tuck the function into the headlights, it still was a concern for those who’re used to seeing additional set of driving lights mounted closer to the ground.
Filed Under:
Mazda 3,
Mazda 6,
Mazda Corporate,
Mazda CX-3,
Mazda CX-5,
Mazda CX-9,
News,
Safety
May 26, 2023
These Are The Best Cars (New And Used) For Teens And Starting Drivers
Subaru and Mazda have topped the list when it comes to recommended cars—new or used—for teen drivers. This is according to the U.S.-based Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) and Consumer Reports.
Filed Under:
Mazda 3,
Mazda 6,
Mazda CX-3,
Mazda CX-5,
Mazda CX-9,
News,
Safety,
Subaru Evoltis,
Subaru Forester,
Subaru Impreza,
Subaru Legacy
February 3, 2020
Review: 2020 Mazda CX-5 2WD Sport
The Gram Strategy. It’s an engineering belief that making a car lighter makes them fun-to-drive. It’s something commonly associated with Lotus’s Colin Chapman, and more recently, Mazda. And while it’s typically associated with their two-seater MX-5, the Gram Strategy is present in pretty much their entire line-up, including the CX-5.
Filed Under:
Compact SUV,
Driver's Seat,
Mazda CX-5
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