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Used Vehicle Review: Mazda MPV, 2000-2006



Smaller than most minivans, the Mazda MPV is more fun to drive, says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. But despite Mazda’s generally good reputation for dependability, the MPV is “decidedly average in the reliability department,” he says.


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Used Vehicle Review: Mazda MPV, 2000-2006



Smaller than most minivans, the Mazda MPV is more fun to drive, says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. But despite Mazda’s generally good reputation for dependability, the MPV is “decidedly average in the reliability department,” he says.


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Inside Story: 2010 Mazda3 GX sedan



The base Mazda3 sedan is well-equipped for the price, says interior reviewer, Michael Clark. Features like tilt and telescoping steering wheel and power windows are standard equipment. The interior is well-designed with plenty of covered storage areas, he notes.


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Buyer’s Guide: 2010 Mazda B-Series

NEW FOR 2010:
- New four-door Cab Plus model replaces extended cab
- 4.0-litre Dual Sport Model discontinued
- 4.0-litre available only in 4×4 configuration
- Seat side airbags, Class III trailer hitch receiver, electronic stability control, traction control, four-wheel disc brakes and front and rear splash guards added to all models
- Passenger vanity mirror added to Cab Plus [...]


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Test Drive: 2010 Mazda CX-7 GX



The new entry-level Mazda CX-7 GX is more affordable and economical than its turbocharged CX-7 stable-mates but loses some of its sportiness, says Editor-in-chief, Greg Wilson. More importantly, it’s up against some stiff competition in its class, he notes.


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Preview: 2011 Mazda2



The North American version of the Mazda2 was revealed at the recent Los Angeles auto show, but curiously, journalists weren’t allowed to look inside or under the hood. Contributor Gerry Frechette was there to glean what facts he could.


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Mazda2 will launch in Canada, U.S.


The subcompact Mazda2 hatchback was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show, with the news that it will launch in the North American market in the late summer of 2010.


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2011 Mazda2 comes to North America next summer


Mazda introduced its subcompact 2011 Mazda2 to the North American market at the Los Angeles Auto Show today. The stylish, fun-to-drive five-door hatchback is expected to arrive in Canada in late summer, 2010.


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Test Drive: 2010 Mazda3 GS sedan w/five-speed automatic



The mid-level Mazda3 GS sedan with new five-speed automatic transmission is a comfortable and sporty compact sedan that’s well-equipped for the price, says editor-in-chief, Greg Wilson. But stability control should be standard, not optional, he says.


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Test Drive: 2010 Mazdaspeed3

“A very fun car” with “a reasonable price-tag”, the new Mazdaspeed3 is a “tenacious handler” with a “comfortable” and “practical” interior, says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. But torque-steer is still “a going concern” and clutch pedal effort is “heavy”.


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