Posted in Mazda on Feb 23rd, 2010
I just read Jim Mateja’s review of the 2010 Mazda 5 for the Tribune Newspapers. The Mazda 5 is a minivan/crossover vehicle that is a smaller version of the older Mazda MPV minivan and is a bit tinier than the Chevy Equinox. Mr. Mateja focused on the lack of interior room and power of this […]
The small car market will continue to get larger with the introduction of the Mazda 2 next year. It’s direct competition comes from the Nissan Versa, Honda Fit and the new Ford Fiesta. These are small, entry lever inexpensive sub compacts. Commuter mileage gets a boost at the expense of leg room but we can […]
Posted in Fuel Savings, Mazda on Sep 10th, 2008
Function, fashion and fuel economy all meld together in the sleek Mazda5. Here’s a vehicle that will run about $18, 650, saving a considerable amount of money when compared with others in its class, especially hybrids. It looks great – and a little different than the usual minivans. The 2.3 liter 153 horsepower engine is […]
Can fuel efficiency also be fun? By now we’re all pretty mpg weary. We dread pulling up to the pump to fill whatever it is that we are driving that goes faster than the lawnmower. We may also be dreading the reality that our Grand Cherokees, our F-150s and our SUV du jours may have […]
Posted in Audi, Ford, Honda, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota on Jun 17th, 2008
In the market for a new car and looking for a Smart Buy in a gas inflated world? Lawrence Ulrich, noted automotive writer, offers seven suggestions in “Smart Buys as Gas Prices Rise”: Mazda5 (base price: $18,630) - 21/27 mpg (city/highway), Honda Civic Hybrid ($23,235) - 40/45 mpg, Toyota Avalon ($27,735) - 19/28 mpg, Mercedes-Benz […]
Posted in Mazda on Mar 18th, 2008
Now this is cool! Ezra Dyer’s review of the 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring PRHT (power retractable hard top). It’s a 2 seat convertible sport model with a retractable hardtop roof for about $29,000. Of course, retractable hardtops are not new. They are rare though and don’t come around very often. The MX-5 is a […]