Articles about Mazda

Shaking up the lux crossover establishment

When Mazda said that it was aiming for the luxury car market a few years ago, it could be said that it was greeted with a couple of raised eyebrows. These days, however, that plan is in full swing, and more people

Available in six- and eight-seater configurations

Just three months after the local debut of the Mazda CX-60, its bigger and more luxurious sibling is here: This is the first-ever Mazda CX-90.At 5,120mm long, 1,994mm wide, and 1,745mm tall, this is the

Now available in PH

A few days ago, we stumbled upon an interesting update over at the Mazda Philippines website. At the time, we noticed that the page for the Mazda 3 was under maintenance. That made us believe Mazda was going to bring in the

There’s a curious development on the website

Mazda Philippines seems to be on a model refresh spree. The company recently introduced the updated 2 with sharper styling and additional safety features. It was quickly followed up by (very) minor updates in the long-running CX-3.Just when you

New features, new price

It's not just the Mazda 2 that gets updated in the local lineup this year. Mazda Philippines also quietly rolled out the subtly improved CX-3 for the 2024 model year. There are equipment changes, along with the simplification of the

Phew!

When Mazda released yet another facelifted version for the Mazda 2, it could be said there were some mixed reactions. That's largely because of the massive solid panel of body-colored trim slapped right on the grille. Mind you, it has

Yes, 2003 was 20 years ago

The early 2000s were a huge turning point for Mazda. Sure, it still made exciting cars like the MX-5 and RX-7 (and eventually, RX-8), but its regular passenger car lineup needed a bit more excitement. While models such as

It gets a swankier interior too

One of the trends we've been seeing these past few years is the addition of 'Black Edition' models. It usually just consists of blacked-out wheels, more gloss black trims on the outside, and, um, not much else. But Mazda does

It revived the lightweight roadster market

Is your birthday on September 1? Were you born in 1989? If so, then you have the same birthday as an automotive icon. The car in question is none other than the first-generation Mazda MX-5, the car that (almost) single

The midsize segment lives on

Just when you thought midsize cars will fade into the sunset, Mazda reminds us of why they have a special place in our hearts. The Japanese carmaker has just announced the Mazda 6 20th Anniversary Edition, to commemorate three generations and 20

Did Mazda consider producing it?

Believe it or not, the Mazda RX-8 has turned 20 this year. And yes, 2003 was that long ago.Even though it's not as universally praised (or loved) as the RX-7, the RX-8 still has a loyal following.

Want a retrofied Mazda MX-5?

For die-hard JDM fans and Tomica collectors, Mitsuoka is a brand they're most likely familiar with by now. If you're not too familiar with the company, it's best known for making some of the wackiest and eyebrow-raising

Badge swaps that flew under the radar

Rebadging, or badge engineering as some folks would call it, happens more common than you think in the auto industry. Even in the early days of the automobile, companies have been trading badges to stick on each other's cars. Case in

You can only get this colorway with this edition

The current-generation Mazda MX-5 ND has been in production for eight years now, but it still looks achingly beautiful. It is a fine-tuned instrument of driving joy, designed to excite yet still delivers on the promise of motoring bliss.

Expected to debut by late 2023

Believe it or not, the current generation Mazda MX-5 is already eight years old. Despite its age, the little roadster remains a fun and engaging drive, just like the MX-5s of the past. Time has been kind to Mazda small

Ready to rock the trails

There is no shortage of special edition Mazda BT-50 versions around the world. Locally, we have the 4x4 Pangolin and the 4x2 Black Edition. But over in Australia, things are a little bit different. Over there, there are off-road ready

There are some, um, opinions

If you take a look at Mazda's most recent new car launches, there's no doubt that the Japanese automaker is setting its sights on the more lucrative (and profitable) premium segment. That said, the company still has to cater to

When underdogs become champs

Really, the movie script writes itself. The plucky outsider, doing things their own way and with a fraction of the money the big boys have. The elite, who dominate the sport and divide the spoils between them. A sage from a bygone

A damn great leap forward

After decades of building some of the finest rear-wheel-drive sports cars on the planet, Mazda has finally applied that knowledge to building something other than a tiny, two-door Miata.Unfortunately, this isn't the long-awaited next-generation Mazda

It’s a busy year for Mazda

In an Apple-esque move, Mazda Philippines announced the arrival of the all-new CX-90 full-size SUV this year. At the launch of the CX-60, the vanguard of Mazda's new large SUV initiative, Mazda Philippines president and CEO