Reviewed on November 15, 2005Technophiles will have lots of fun driving the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata on weekends but may get bored due to the average audio quality and the lack of electronics integration during daily drives.TAGS:Mazda Motor Corp.
Reviewed on July 14, 2005The RX-8's video game looks and rotary engine give it a technology edge, but its lack of cabin gadgets keeps the focus on driving.TAGS:Mazda Motor Corp., transmission, engine, video game, video
Reviewed on October 13, 2006Although we really liked the 2007 Mazda CX-7 during our test period, it wasn't outstanding in any particular way. It came equipped with a good stereo system and good navigation, and proved practical for getting around, and even fun to drive at times.TAGS:Mazda Motor Corp., SUV, climate control, RFID chip, destination, car, address, RFID, key, map, touch screen, LCD, database
Reviewed on April 27, 2007Although the 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed Mazda3 looks good and seems like a lot of fun at first, a few problems start to reveal themselves. While we never tire of good handling, a good stereo would also be nice.TAGS:Mazda Motor Corp., Volkswagen, car, acceleration, engine
Reviewed on November 30, 2007The 2008 Mazda Tribute HEV Touring has none of the cabin tech we like to see--you will have to get the Grand Touring version for those options. But it is a very practical car, with good interior space and low mileage.TAGS:Mazda Motor Corp., acceleration, car, engine, run, dashboard, power, battery
Reviewed on May 21, 2007Fully equipped, the 2007 Mazda CX-9 gets close to $40,000, but it is a comfortable car with almost sporty handling. Most of its faults can be mitigated through its options, such as replacing the poor stereo interface with an LCD when you get navigation.TAGS:Mazda Motor Corp., seat, car, outlet, laptop computer, engine, cell phone, Bluetooth
Reviewed on June 13, 2007The 2007 Mazda MX-5 PRHT drives well and looks great. It doesn't come with much cabin gadgetry, and what is there disappoints, but its customer base is more likely to value RPMs over MP3s.TAGS:Mazda Motor Corp., Bose, cabin, stereo, compensation
Reviewed on December 11, 2007With its distinctive high-revving rotary engine and comic book exterior styling, the Mazda RX-8 differentiates from the competition. Its cabin tech is badly outdated, but that doesn't stop it from being a blast to drive.TAGS:Mazda Motor Corp., clutch, traction, engine, run, car, power
Reviewed on September 10, 2007The 2007 Mazda3 s Touring is commendably priced given its tight feel and simple usability, and environmentalists can feel comfortable driving it around. But it doesn't offer much in the cabin tech department.TAGS:Mazda Motor Corp., car, Bose, satellite radio, satellite, CD