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Mazda CX-30 2.0 Individual Edition (2025) Review
There's often a type of car that is more than what its spec sheet describes. The CX-30 is a good example, and we'll explain why here.
Mazda CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition (2026) Review
With a brand-new successor just around the corner, the ageing Mazda CX-5 is officially entering its sunset phase. Does its analogue, physical-button charm and premium cabin refinement still make it the clever alternative to modern rivals like the Volkswagen Tiguan, Kia Sportage, and Haval H7, or has time finally caught up with this local favourite? We take the 2.0 Carbon Edition for a drive to find out.
Mazda 2 1.5 Dynamic Auto (2025) - Review
Contemporary Japanese design, graceful powertrains and a legacy name. Does the Mazda 2 still hold up against stiff competition?
Mazda CX-60 2.5 AWD Individual (2025) Review
Having spent a week with the Mazda CX-60 2.5 AWD Individual, it's clear that Mazda is serious about moving into the premium segment. But does it justify its elevated price tag amongst ever-increasing competition?
Mazda CX-60 3.3D Takumi AWD (2024) review
We spent some time with Mazda's latest newcomer, a mid-size SUV packed with tech, luxury appointments, and a hearty turbodiesel engine. While it's not all sunshine and rainbows, the CX-60 impressed us nonetheless.
Mazda3 2.0 Astina (2023) Review
Mazda has updated its C-segment hatchback with a fresh new look on its Mazda3. Does the Mazda3 still hold sway with consumers? We spent a week with the latest hatch to see if it could still turn heads.
Mazda CX-5 2.0 Carbon Edition (2023) Review
Jinbai Ittai - the relationship between horse and rider, essential to the art of Yabusame (Japanese mounted archery) is beautiful, which is why Mazda hails it as their design philosophy. This results in vehicles with a timeless and elegant design such as the CX-5. Even with release editions with silly names, the CX-5 remains a truly special vehicle.
Mazda CX-60 2.5 Dynamic (2023) Review
With a design aesthetic that embodies calm, serenity, and unity between the elements and humans, The Mazda CX-60 is a rolling piece of art.
Mazda BT-50 3.0 TD Double Cab 4x4 Individual (2021) Review
Mazda has ditched the Ford roots used for its previous BT-50 and now uses both a platform and powertrains from Isuzu for its latest lifestyle bakkie. A top-spec Individual model arrived for a weeklong stay recently.
Mazda CX-30 2.0 Individual (2021) review - Combining the best of both worlds.
Mazda's new CX-30 slots in between the CX-3 and CX-5 to offer a practical blend of style and function in a package that is rewarding to drive day in and day out.
Mazda CX-3 2.0 Hikari review (2021): Flagship CX-3 now truly outgunned
The rapid rise of the crossover has seen products like Mazda’s CX-3 rise to prominence in recent years. With new rivals appearing monthly, the CX-3 finds itself in an increasingly competitive environment. We had the flagship CX-3 on test recently to see how well this product has aged.