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Mazda Motor Corporation, often known simply as Mazda, is a Japanese multinational automaker based in Fuchū, Hiroshima, Japan. Jujiro Matsuda established Toyo Cork Kogyo Co., Ltd., a cork-making firm, on January 30, 1920. In 1927, the company changed its name to Toyo Kogyo Co., Ltd. and began manufacturing automobiles in 1931. The name Mazda was taken from Ahura Mazda, the Zoroastrian god of harmony, knowledge, and wisdom, as well as the founder’s surname.
Mazda is Japan’s and the world’s major manufacturer. In 2015, it produced 1.5 million automobiles for global sales, roughly one million of which were manufactured in Japan and the remainder in other different nations. In 2015, it was the world's 15th-largest carmaker by production volume. Mazda is well-known for its cutting-edge technology, including the Wankel engine, the SkyActiv platform, and the Kodo Design language. It also has a lengthy history in motorsport, having won the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the rotary-powered Mazda 787B in 1991. Mazda has affiliations and collaborations with a number of other automakers, including Toyota, Nissan, Isuzu, Suzuki, and Ford.
Mazda creates automobiles that drive really well, look fantastic, and are competitively priced. The Japanese company has a stunning portfolio that includes everything from the fun-loving MX-5 Miata sports vehicle to the three-row CX-9 SUV. While the market is moving away from sedans, the Zoom-Zoom brand produces excellent versions such as the tiny Mazda 3, which has exciting driving qualities. The sporty and upscale CX-5 also competes with the best-selling small crossovers from Honda and Toyota.
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Mazda Mazda3
Starting at $23,715Despite being priced similarly to other compacts, the Mazda 3 intends to compete with more luxury vehicles—and in many respects, it does. The 3 is offered as a sedan or a hatchback, both of which are attractive and nimble. There are two four-cylinder engines available, one of which is a snappy turbo, and all-wheel drive is an option if you don't want to forego the fantastic six-speed manual. The Mazda 3 is designed for consumers who value a pleasurable driving experience and like luxury interior materials in a compact car.
Mazda CX-30
Starting at $24,325The Mazda CX-30 is the little SUV to purchase if you have taste and tact. It's handsomely crafted and surprisingly pleasant to drive. It has almost all of the same maneuvers as the superb Mazda 3 hatchback, but with a little more utility. It wears Mazda's new design language nicely and has an interior loaded with class-above materials, allowing you to imagine you spent more money than you actually did. While it has a higher ride height, the CX-30 is not an off-roader, and its standard engine performs only mediocrely. When you add the optional turbocharged engine, the CX-30 transforms into the driver's choice that it was designed to be.
Mazda CX-5
Starting at $28,075The Mazda CX-5 not only lives up to the brand's reputation for sporty handling, but it also provides a near-luxury ride for mainstream money. This unique combination of agile handling and interior refinement makes the CX-5 one of our favorite compact SUVs, particularly higher-end models equipped with the optional 256-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The base engine is a 187-hp four-cylinder, but all-wheel drive is standard on all variants, as is the CX-5's light handling, which will delight regardless of engine choice. The CX-5 isn't perfect—depending on who you ask—because it's not as capacious as its competitors. Few compact SUVs can equal the Mazda's flair, and in a category full of practical alternatives, the CX-5's allure is appealing.
Mazda CX-9
Starting at $40,125Mazda has infused the CX-9 with its trademark driving verve, and the turbocharged four-cylinder engine does its best to add some excitement. Of course, this driver-focused experience has drawbacks since the CX-9's smaller size means that the bigger SUVs in this market provide greater capacity for passengers and goods. The cabin may not be as spacious as planned, but it is undoubtedly more upmarket owing to fine materials and a classic design. The CX-9 is slipping behind in terms of practicality, but for those who prioritize road manners, the Mazda is still a respectable entry in the SUV class.
Mazda MX-30
Starting at $35,485An EV with as short a driving range as the Mazda MX-30 hasn't been popular since the first-generation Nissan Leaf hit the market, and it restricts the attractiveness of this little, beautiful crossover. Almost all of its competitors give 200 or more miles per charge, and several outaccelerate the MX-30. The Mazda's saving graces are its eco-friendly interior, stylish coupe-like design, and cheap starting price, which undercuts competitors by roughly $5000. The MX-30, on the other hand, is only available in California and in limited quantities. While the Mazda might be a good alternative for drivers who rarely travel far from home, it's easy to see why the MX-30 won’t survive long in the rising market of more competitive EVs.
