Review: Mazda TB.I CX-9 (2007-09) Overview Released in December 2007, the Mazda TB Series I (TB.I) CX-9 was a large, seven-seat SUV. Manufactured in Hiroshima, Japan, the Mazda CX-9 was powered by a 3.7-litre petrol V6 engine that was mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The TB.I CX-9 was solely available with all-wheel drive, while […]
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Review: Mazda KG CX-8 (2018-on)
Overview Released in Australia in July 2018, the Mazda KG CX-8 was a seven-seat SUV. Manufactured in Japan, the Mazda KG CX-8 was powered by a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine that was mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. For Australia, the Mazda CX-8 range initially consisted of front-wheel drive Sport ($42,490) and all-wheel drive Sport ($46,490) […]
Review: Mazda KE CX-5 (2012-16)
Review: Mazda KE.I CX-5 (2012-14) Overview Released in March 2012, the Mazda KE Series I (KE.I) CX-5 was a mid-size SUV. Manufactured in Hiroshima, Japan, the CX-5 was initially available with either a 2.0-litre petrol engine or a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine; the former was available in front- and all-wheel drive models, though the diesel models […]
Review: Mazda CX-7 (2006-12)
Review: Mazda ER.I CX-7 (2006-09) Overview Released in November 2006, the Mazda ER Series I (ER.I) CX-7 was a five-seat SUV. Manufactured in Hiroshima, Japan, the Mazda ER.I CX-7 was powered by a 2.3-litre four-cylinder direct-injection turbocharged engine that was mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The CX-7 range initially consisted of two variants: an […]
Review: Mazda DK CX-3 (2015-on)
Review: Mazda DK.I CX-3 (2015-17) Overview Released in Australia in March 2015, the Mazda DK Series I (DK.I) CX-3 was a compact crossover vehicle. Manufactured in Japan, the Mazda DK CX-3 was available with 2.0-litre petrol and 1.5-litre turbo-diesel engines, and in front- and all-wheel drive. As per the table below, range consisted of Neo, […]
Review: Mazda KF CX-5 (2017-on)
Overview Released in Australia in March 2017, the Mazda KF CX-5 was a mid-size SUV. Initially manufactured in Hiroshima, Japan, the Mazda KF CX-5 was offered with 2.0- and 2.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engines, 2.2-litre twin turbo diesel engines (from May 2018) and 2.5-litre turbocharged petrol engines (from November 2018). For Australia, the Mazda KF […]
Review: Mazda Mk.2 BT-50 cab chassis (2011-20)
Review: Mazda UP BT-50 cab chassis (2011-15) Overview Released in October 2011, the Mazda UP BT-50 was initially available as a Freestyle Cab or Dual Cab, with Single Cabs following in 2012. The Freestyle and Dual Cab models were powered by a 3.2-litre five-cylinder turbo-diesel engine mated to either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. […]
Review: Mazda Mk.2 BT-50 utility (2011-20)
Review: Mazda UP BT-50 utility (2011-15) Overview Released in October 2011, the Mazda UP BT-50 was initially available as a Freestyle Cab or Dual Cab, with Single Cabs following in 2012. The Freestyle and Dual Cab models were powered by a 3.2-litre five-cylinder turbo-diesel engine mated to either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The […]
Review: Mazda J97M BT-50 cab chassis (2006-11)
Review: Mazda J97M.I BT-50 cab chassis (2006-08) Overview Released in November 2006, the Mazda J97M Series I (J97M.I) BT-50 cab chassis was initially available in single cab and Freestyle cab body types, the latter having rear-hinged doors such that a B-pillar was not required. The BT-50 was powered by either 2.5- or 3.0-litre common-rail, turbo-diesel […]
Review: Mazda J97M BT-50 utility (2006-11)
Review: Mazda J97M.I BT-50 utility (2006-08) Overview Released in November 2006, the Mazda J97M Series I (J97M.I) BT-50 utility was available in Freestyle and dual cab body types, the former having rear-hinged doors that meant a B-pillar was not required. The BT-50 was powered by either 2.5- or 3.0-litre common-rail, turbo-diesel engines with variable geometry […]