Mazda

Mazda manages to build vehicles that drive extremely well, look really great, and are still priced reasonably. The Japanese automaker boasts a beautiful lineup that encompasses everything from the fun-loving MX-5 Miata sports car to the family packing CX-9 three-row crossover. While the industry shifts away from sedans, the zoom-zoom brand makes terrific renditions such as the compact Mazda 3, which provides enthusiastic driving characteristics. The company also challenges best-selling compact crossovers from Honda and Toyota with the athletic and upscale CX-5.

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2023 Mazda CX-30

Starting at $24,225

9.5/10

Looking like a taller, more rugged Mazda 3 hatchback, the 2023 CX-30 snuggles up next to the CX-5 and CX-50 on the small end of the brand's SUV lineup.

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2023 Mazda CX-5

Starting at $27,975

9/10

Unlike most mainstream SUVs, the 2023 Mazda CX-5 satisfies drivers with its lively handling and treats occupants to an upscale cabin that feels class above.

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2023 Mazda CX-50

Starting at $28,825

9.5/10

Mazda's second compact SUV model, the 2023 CX-50, is like a larger CX-5 and it gives buyers another stylish, fun-to-drive option in a staid segment.

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Starting at $28,825 · 9.5/10

2024 Mazda CX-70

The upcoming CX-70 mid-size SUV aims to push Mazda upscale with a new platform, hybrid powertrain offerings, and a posh interior.

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2023 Mazda CX-9

Starting at $40,025

8.5/10

Combining a stylish exterior, a premium interior, and a fun-to-drive nature, the 2023 Mazda CX-9 is the three-row SUV for buyers with a Miata mindset.

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2024 Mazda CX-90

Starting at $40,970

Mazda is growing its presence in the mid-size SUV market with the 2024 CX-90, which will feature three rows, more luxury, and six-cylinder power.

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Starting at $40,970

2023 Mazda MX-30

Starting at $35,385

6/10

Mazda's only EV is the 2023 MX-30 SUV, which sports a stylish exterior and a designer cabin, but its 100-mile driving range puts it at a big disadvantage.

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Cars

Sedans, coupes, convertibles, and wagons

2023 Mazda Mazda 3

Starting at $23,615

9/10

For buyers with champagne taste but only a sparkling-cider budget, the 2023 Mazda 3 delivers a premium package at a normal compact-car price.

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Mazda Mazda 3 Model Years

2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Starting at $29,115

9/10

Few cars deliver driving thrills at an accessible price like the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata, and it's the only affordable sports car with a convertible top.

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EVs

EV cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans

2023 Mazda MX-30

Starting at $35,385

6/10

Mazda's only EV is the 2023 MX-30 SUV, which sports a stylish exterior and a designer cabin, but its 100-mile driving range puts it at a big disadvantage.

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Discontinued Bentley Models

These models are no longer in production but may be available as used cars.

2010 Mazda B-series

Mechanically identical to the Ford Ranger, the Mazda B-series’ flexy chassis and tepid powerplants reduce its fun-to-drive index to almost zero.

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2021 Mazda CX-3

Starting at $21,965

6/10

Forget the practical reasons to buy a subcompact crossover and focus on the emotional ones, which will lead you to the 2021 Mazda CX-3.

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2012 Mazda CX-7

Starting at $22,985

A stylish suburban wagon that helped pioneer the recent direction of crossover SUVs, the CX-7 is for small families wanting street handling more than off-road prowess.

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Starting at $22,985

2014 Mazda Mazda 2

Starting at $15,515

The Mazda 2 is not quite as spacious inside as the Honda Fit, but it offers a sporty and lightweight feel that we really enjoy.

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Starting at $15,515

2015 Mazda Mazda 5

Starting at $22,060

This micro-van packs Japanese-style efficiency into a fun-to-drive package with seats for six; those who find regular minivans too bulky will be especially appreciative.

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Starting at $22,060

2021 Mazda Mazda 6

Starting at $25,470

9.5/10

More than any other family sedan, the Mazda 6 exudes an upper-class aura that encompasses its elegant styling, library-like cabin, and charming driving manners.

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2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3

Starting at $24,995

A Mazda 3 five-door with 263 turbocharged horsepower, a stiffer suspension, stickier tires, and sporty seats, the Mazdaspeed 3 is a central player in the hot-hatch fraternity.

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