Overview Released in July 1991, the Mazda HD 929 was a large, premium sedan. Manufactured in Hiroshima, Japan, the rear-wheel drive Mazda HD 929 was powered by a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. The HD 929 range consisted of standard and better-equipped SL variants, though the former was […]
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Review: Mazda HE 929 (1996-97)
Overview Released in April 1996, the Mazda HE 929 was a large, premium sedan. Manufactured in Hiroshima, Japan, the rear-wheel drive HE 929 was powered by a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. As a result of low sales volumes, however, imports of the 929 ceased in November 1997. […]
Review: Mazda BJ 323 (1998-03)
Review: Mazda BJ.I 323 (1998-01) Overview Released in September 1998, the Mazda BJ Series I (BJ.I) 323 was available as a small hatchback (the Astina variant) or sedan (Protegé). Manufactured in Japan, the front-wheel drive 323 was available with 1.6- and 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engines that were mated to either four-speed automatic or five-speed manual […]
Review: Mazda GF/GW 626 (1997-02)
Review: Mazda GF.I/GW.I 626 (1997-00) Overview The Mazda GF Series I (GF.I) 626 sedan and liftback models were released in July 1997, with the GW Series I (GW.I) wagon models following in January 1998. Manufactured in Japan, the front-wheel drive 626 was powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with double overhead cams and four […]
Review: Maybach W240 57 (2004-10)
Overview Released in Australia March 2004, the Maybach W240 57 was a prestige saloon. Manufactured in Sindelfingen, Germany, the rear-wheel drive Maybach 57 was powered by a 5.5-litre twin turbocharged V12 petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. In June 2006, however, the 57 S was introduced – it was powered by […]
Review: Maybach V240 62 (2004-10)
Overview Released in Australia March 2004, the Maybach V240 62 was a prestige limousine. Manufactured in Sindelfingen, Germany, the rear-wheel drive Maybach 62 was powered by a 5.5-litre twin turbocharged V12 petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. The Maybach brand was created by DaimlerChrysler AG (now Daimler AG) to compete with […]
Review: Mazda DW 121 Metro (1996-02)
Review: Mazda DW.I 121 Metro (1996-00) Overview Released in October 1996, the Mazda DW Series I (DW.I) 121 Metro was a light, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Japan, the front-wheel drive 121 Metro was available with either a 1.3- or 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine. Transmission choices included a five-speed manual, three-speed automatic (for the 1.3-litre models) […]
Review: Maserati Spyder (1988-94)
Review: Maserati Mk.I Spyder (1988-89) Overview Released in 1988, the Maserati Mk.I Spyder was a soft-top convertible with two-plus-two seating. Designed and built by Zagato, the rear-wheel drive Spyder was powered by a 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine with three valves per cylinder, twin overhead camshafts, electronic injection, two water-cooled turbochargers and two air-to-air intercoolers. A […]
Review: Maserati M138 Spyder (2001-05)
Overview Released in November 2001, the Maserati M138 Spyder was a two-door convertible with a power-operated soft-top roof. Manufactured in Modena, Italy, the rear-wheel drive Spyder was powered by a 4.2-litre V8 petrol engine – supplied by Ferrari – which had double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, variable intake valve timing, dry sump lubrication […]
Review: Maserati Mk.6 Quattroporte (2013-on)
Review: Maserati Mk.6-I Quattroporte (2013-16) Overview Released in Australia in November 2013, the Maserati Mk.6 Quattroporte was an executive sedan. Manufactured in Turin, Italy, the range initially consisted of the Quattroporte GTS, with the Quattroporte S and D variants following in April and June, respectively. Although available with a viscous coupling-based all-wheel drive system in […]