Model Tested: 2018 Mazda6 Signature Engine:2.5-liter I-4 gas, 227-horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23 mpg city, 31-mpg highway, 26 mpg combined Base Price: $34,750 As Tested: $36,435 Performance: Strong performance from a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine Excellent … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Engine:2.0-liter I-4 gas, 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: $33,335 As Tested: $35,905 Performance: Excellent performance 26 more hp … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD Engine:2.5-liter turbo I-4, 227-horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatictransmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 19-mpg city, 25-mpg highway, 21-mpg combined Base Price: $42,640 As Tested: $45,455 Performance: Good performance considering size and only four-cylinder engine Noticeably … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Mazda CX-3 GRAND TOURING AWD Engine:2.0-liter I-4, 148-horsepower, 146 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatictransmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city, 32-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $27,145 As Tested: $29,625 Performance: Peppy acceleration Sport mode Paddle shifters Above average fuel economy … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club Engine:2.0-liter I-4, 155 horsepower, 148 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city, 33-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $29,155 As Tested: $35,240 Performance: Quick and nimble Excellent Brembo brakes, but an expensive … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Mazda3 5-Door Grand Touring Engine: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, 184 horsepower, 185 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city/35-mpg highway/26-mpg combined Base Price: $23,895 As Tested: $28,720 Performance: Peppy engine, strong acceleration Fun, nimble, sporty with 6-speed manual … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD Engine: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, 187 horsepower, 186 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 24-mpg city/30-mpg highway/26-mpg combined Base Price: $30,945 As Tested: $34,685 Performance: Hearty, respectable performance Sport mode, but not much quicker … read more