Model Tested: 2020 Mazda CX-30 Premium Package AWD Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 186 horsepower, 186 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 27-mpg combined Base Price: $29,600 As Tested: $31,670 Performance: Enjoyable driving experience Responsive steering Nimble size for urban … read more
Model Tested: 2020 Mazda6 Signature Engine:2.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 227 or 250 horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city, 31-mpg highway, 26-mpg combined Base Price: $35,300 As Tested: $36,915 Performance: Smooth, very pleasant highway ride Nice blend of luxury … read more
Model Tested: 2020 Mazda3 Sedan Premium Package AWD Engine:2.5-liter I-4, 186 horsepower, 186 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 25-mpg city, 33-mpg highway, 28-mpg combined Base Price: $27,900 As Tested: $30,770 Performance: Peppy engine, solid acceleration Efficient 6-speed automatic with paddle … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Mazda Miata MX-5 Club RF Engine:2.0-liter I-4, 181-horsepower 151 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city, 34-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $32,345 As Tested: $38,955 Performance: Great lively performance Very athletic, nimble Excellent for darting … read more
MOST FUN IN THE SUN CONVERTIBLES A great way to evaluate new cars and SUVs is to drive them back-to-back on great roads. Most consumers don’t have that luxury, but members of the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) get that experience on their … read more
Model Tested: 2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD Engine:2.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 227-horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 22-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 24-mpg combined Base Price: $36,890 As Tested: $39,325 Performance: Powerful engine, strong acceleration Horsepower rating jumps to 250 … read more
Model tested: 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring RF Engine: Skyactiv-G 2-liter, DOHC 4-cylinder Horsepower: 181 • Torque: 151 lb.-ft. Transmission: Skyactiv 6-speed manual EPA ratings: 26/city, 34/highway, 29/combined Base price: $33,335 • As tested: $33,905 The Mazda MX-5 Miata was completely redesigned … read more
