Model Tested: 2017 Mazda6 I Grand Touring Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 184 horsepower 185 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27-mpg city/35-mpg highway/30-mpg combined Base Price: $30,695 As Tested: $34,695 Performance: Integrated Skyactiv technology is more than a sales slogan—it really works … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring RF Engine: Skyactiv-G 2-liter, DOHC 4-cylinder — 155 HP; 148 lb.-ft. of torque Transmission: Skyactiv 6-speed manual EPA Ratings: 26/city, 33/highway, 29/combined Base Price: $32,620 As Tested: $33,885 Overview: The Mazda MX-5 Miata was completely … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD Engine: Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter Horsepower: 187 Torque: 185 pound-feet Transmission: Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed sport mode automatic EPA Ratings: 23/city, 29/highway, 26/combined Base Price: $30.695 As Tested: $34,085 Overview: The redesigned Mazda CX-5 crossover has evolved into something … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 187 horsepower 185 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23-mpg city/29-mpg highway/26-mpg combined Base Price: $30,695 As Tested: $34,085 Performance: Smooth highway ride Peppy engine, good acceleration Sport mode … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD  Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged I-4, 250 horsepower 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 20-mpg city/26-mpg highway/23-mpg combined Base Price: $42,270 As Tested: $43,610 Performance: Powerful, turbocharged I-4 Skyactiv engine Sport mode noticeably … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Mazda3, four-door Grand Touring Engine: Skyactiv 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder Transmission: Skyactiv six-speed automatic EPA Ratings: 27/city, 36/highway, 30/combined Base Price: $24,195 As Tested: $27,930 Overview: The front-wheel drive Mazda3 offers superb driving dynamics coupled with refreshed styling for 2017. The … read more

Model Tested: 2017 Mazda6 Grand Touring Engine: 2.5-liter I-4, 184 horsepower 185 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 27 mpg city/35 mpg highway/30 mpg combined Base Price: $30,695 As Tested: $34,530 Performance: Responsive, fun to drive Paddle shifters Regular and … read more