Mazda Miata Special Edition

2011 Mazda Miata Special Edition-This 2011 Mazda MX-5 is the first convertible I've been in this summer, and the weather was perfect. Visually, the hardtop gives the Mazda Miata a buttoned-up look, but I was a little surprised that it didn't muffle out the wind noise better. The car feels nimble, and the combination of the six-speed manual transmission and high-revving, 2.0-liter four-cylinder make this car flat-out fun. There's decent jump off the line, and the quick steering response made this car perfect for dodging Michigan potholes and maneuvering through traffic.



Everything on this car is so well tuned from the steering response and feedback, suspension, clutch-pedal take up and slick-shifting manual gearbox. It's hard not to drive the MX-5 hard because the car seemingly demands you to. It does add 82 pounds over the soft top, but the car still behaves like a Mazda Miata should even with that weight up high.



Simply put, driving a Mazda Miata is a pleasure--top-down on a sunny afternoon cruise or terrorizing a local autocross course. Throughout the years, Mazda hasn't diluted the formula for the Mazda Miata too much. With just 2,600 pounds on its bones, the Mazda Miata, even in hardtop form, is still lithe and lean. The acceleration is strong, giving this car plenty of gusto.



The sparkling black metallic paint glittered in the sunlight, giving this particular Mazda Miata more dimension. Operating the hardtop was a cinch. Time spent driving this car made up some of the most fun I had throughout my weekend. EDITOR WES RAYNAL: I'll never turn down a blast in a Mazda Miata, even an over equipped, too-expensive one. Could it be one of the world's best-handling cars? Prices start at $23,110 for the soft-top. I felt as if I was crammed into the Miata Mazda Miata a. It was designed to be a small, lightweight roadster meant for those who loved minimal mechanical complexity and longed for a fun little car.

The Mazda Miata fits this mold perfectly. The car remained composed the whole way through.



The defining characteristic of the MX-5 Miata – beyond its nearly iconic shape – has been its handling, which is in line with the high expectations for such a low, light car. The same applies to the MX-5 Miata's engine. The tested MX-5 Miata comes with a six-speed manual transmission and a stubby, short-throw shifter. The clutch isn't difficult to use – it's friendlier than in some mainstream cars – but this Mazda has little tolerance for sloppiness in gear changes. EPA estimates are awful for a small car – 21 miles per gallon in the city and 28 on the highway – but the tested MX-5 returned a far more reasonable 30.7 mpg.



That mileage is still not stellar, however, for a car wit the MX-5 Miata's specifications – especially considering that it demands premium fuel. The seats on the tested Special Edition model are trimmed in white leather.



In a nod to American tastes, Mazda squeezed four upholders into the Mazda Miata interior, though all are small. The tiny doors also house stretches of mesh that could conceivably serve as pouches for small items; a small glove box and lockable cubby behind the seats round out the car's cabin storage.



The tested Mazda Miata has a hardtop that splits into two pieces to automatically disappear between the seats and trunk. The tested MX-5 Miata, a limited-run “Special Edition” model, seems to eschew the original car's emphasis on attainable driving fun. At $31,720, it's certainly affordable compared to any similar car – a Porsche Boxster, the car most similar to this Mazda's size, shape and handling focus, runs $48,000 and up.



A six-speed automatic transmission – for drivers who want to enjoy the MX-5 Miata's handling and open-top motoring, if not its power train – costs about $1,000 extra, available on all models.



The car was a hot seller 20 years ago; today's car offers the same virtues to the driving enthusiast but much less of the originality that turned heads then.



To help celebrate that occasion, it unveiled the 2011 Mazda Miata Special Edition in Chicago. Only 750 of these commemorative variants will be built, all based on the top-line Grand Touring version of the Power Retractable Hard Top (PRHT) model.



The 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a two-seat roadster that is offered in three trim levels: base Sport, well equipped Touring and premium Grand Touring. In Sport trim, standard features include 16 inch cast aluminum wheels, a black vinyl convertible top with a glass rear window, air-conditioning, cloth seats, a six speaker sound system with a CD/MP3 player and an auxiliary audio jack, a height-adjustable driver seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and power windows and mirrors.



Touring and Grand Touring models can enhance the Miata’s already nimble handling with the Suspension package (only available with a manual transmission), which includes a sport tuned suspension with Brillstein shocks and a limited slip differential. It’s essentially a Grand Touring PRHT with the Premium package and, if it’s a manual transmission, the Suspension package.

The Mazda Miata Special Edition also includes unique exterior and interior colors.

Sport models come standard with a five-speed manual transmission, while touring and Grand Touring models come with a six-speed manual transmission. The six-speed manual and automatic sacrifice only 1 mpg in city mileage.

Mazda-3 2012

Mazda March 2012 made its American debut at the Salon of 2011 New York International Auto.Face lift with a more refined exterior and interior, Mazda 3 2012 is also the first North American application of innovative technologies SKYACTIV Mazda fuel economy and result oriented, achieving 40 mpg on the highway. The Mazda 3 is the best-selling model worldwide Mazda vehicles, accounting for almost half the sales of Mazda in the U.S., causing the vehicle of a candidate for the introduction of consumers seeking SKYACTIV dynamic performance together with high energy efficiency.

"SKYACTIV is not only an engine, the next generation of advanced vehicle performance and efficiency," said Jim O'Sullivan, president and CEO, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO). "Embodies the philosophy of SKYACTIV Mazda engineering, only vehicles that are fun to drive, the satisfaction of owning and environmentally responsible, and there is no better way to start than the Mazda 3, a sports car the most exciting compact on the road. "

Redesigned for model year 2010, the updated 2012 Mazda 3 is the first use of technology SKYACTIV Mazda North America, receives a new gasoline engine SKYACTIV-G and brand SKYACTIV disc and six-speed automatic the newly-MT SKYACTIV six-speed manual transmission. It also strengthened the sporty driving dynamics, handling and a comfortable cabin space. The exterior design has been refined to express a more aggressive attitude, with new interior appointments provide additional functionality without compromising on the touch screen and feel of quality. Additional security features complete the package.

In addition to the Mazda 3 MZR current 2.0-liter twin-head-cam 16-valve four-cylinder engine is completely new high-powered direct injection SKYACTIV-G, 2.0-liter gasoline. Coupled with the standard six-speed manual MT-SKYACTIV SKYACTIV-drive or the optional six-speed automatic transmission, SKYACTIV is available in sedan or station wagon models. MZR 2.0-liter is still available in the current manual five series. MZR 2.0-liter-equipped models are also available in the current five-speed automatic optional.

The interior is no less re-imagined as outside the vehicle, and was developed with the ultimate goal of an attractive cabin and feel better. From the Board - the greatest scenery in the cabin - the black is currently used in the shift console and door to offer a more aggressive look. Furthermore, satin and polished silver details are added to areas commonly used by consumers, such as outer rings consist of three switches and temperature control audio control panel and vents in the center pane. In addition to creating a sense of sophistication, the pattern of silver on a black background accentuates the location of the common controls and switches, which increases readability and decreases the amount of time drivers take their eyes off the road so , reduce operational errors.

The interior is no less re-imagined as outside the vehicle, and was developed with the ultimate goal of an attractive cabin and feel better. From the Board - the greatest scenery in the cabin - the black is currently used in the shift console and door to offer a more aggressive look. Furthermore, satin and polished silver details are added to areas commonly used by consumers, such as outer rings consist of three switches and temperature control audio control panel and vents in the center pane. In addition to creating a sense of sophistication, the pattern of silver on a black background accentuates the location of the common controls and switches, which increases readability and decreases the amount of time drivers take their eyes off the road so , reduce operational errors.

2011 Mazda MX-5 Special Version

Mazda now with New Mazda MX-5 Special version 2011,
What’s so special about the new-for-2011 Mazda MX-5 Special Version? Starting at $40,695, it’s now the most exclusive and most expensive model in the MX-5 hierarchy, which starts with the GX ($28,995) which has a black vinyl convertible top and a five-speed manual transmission; the GS ($33,495) with a black cloth top and six-speed manual transmission; and the GT ($39,995) with a standard body-coloured power retractable hardtop (PRHT) and six-speed manual transmission.

The MX-5 Special Version comes in a unique and rather alluring Newport Slate Metallic exterior colour, and unique tinted grey “semi-aniline” leather seats and trim, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with grey stitching, and a hand brake lever with grey stitching. (GT models offer a choice of Black, Dune Beige, or Havana Brown leather.) The MX-5 Special Version also features unique chrome rings around the gauges and chrome air vent bezels (replacing the silver trim on GT models).

Mazda MX-5 Special Version Design 2011

 

Pricing: 2011 Mazda MX-5 Special Version

• Base price:$40,695


• Options:$1,200 (six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters)


• A/C tax:$100


• Freight:$1,695


• Price as tested:$43,690
  Source : Autos.ca

CARS | Mazda CX-5 2013 | GALLERY

Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of the new Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV, the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show (13-25 September 2011). Mazda CX-5 is the first of a new generation of Mazda products, which take a full range of innovative technologies and new Mazda SKYACTIV theme, "Kodo -. Seoul movement"

Mazda CX-5 Mazda develops characteristic driving fun in nature and will be gradually introduced in global markets since the beginning of 2012. Developed around the entire spectrum of SKYACTIV technology - including the all-new Mazda petrol and diesel, manual and automatic transmission, body and chassis - Mazda CX-5 provides detailed answers and a tour of high quality suitable for environmental performance and excellent security.

The range of engines for the European specification include Mazda CX-5 G-motor SKYACTIV 2.0 petrol and 2.2 D-SKYACTIV diesel engine available in standard and high-power energy. Each engine has a compression ratio of 14:01 to record a perfect efficiency. Mazda is focused on achieving exceptional performance environment for a compact SUV and specific CO2 emissions of 120 g SKYACTIV-D engine model 2.2.

The Mazda CX-5 is also the first production model to highlight the theme of the new Mazda design, Kodo - Soul Movement, "which was the Shinari and mining Mazda Mazda concept cars. Topics include unique design Kodo is a front view of new faces with a family more adventurous and dynamic style that expresses strong feelings of vitality and agility.

Mazda2 Facelift, the moon will be launched in late June.

Mazda Demio, Mazda2 Facelift has been or may pre-order, Mazda Demio, the moon will be launched in late June.

According to Mazda Motor Corporation (MMC), the car is equipped with Mazda's latest technology called SKYACTIV. The result, fuel consumption is claimed to reach 30.0 km / liter. However, with the latest Japanese JC08 test method, the result is 25.0 km / liter.

In his home country, Mazda is sold from 1.149 million yen to 1,621,750 yen, the most expensive. There has been no explanation of other changes, such as the body and interior, except the engine.

According to the explanation, the new Demio Mazda is the first product that uses technology and called 13-SKYACTIV SKYACTIV. That is, the 1300 cc petrol engine uses direct injection system with a compression ratio of 14.0: 1. According to Mazda, this is a gasoline engine with a compression ratio of the highest in the world today.

Another technology that is included-for the first time used on or Mazda2 Demio-stop system is stationary or i-stops that have been updated. It is said, the latest i-stop system is capable of producing Mazda fuel consumption leih economical, more refined engine restart, and maknyus!

Due to economical, in Japan, buying Demio gets tax cuts of between 50 and 75 percent. It made it more affordable!

2011 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWD Review

Pros

• Spacious interior for 7 passengers + luggage
• Sliding second row seats that recline
• Standard equipment list longer than Snoop Dog’s rap sheet

Cons

• Exterior is too similar to the less expensive CX-7
• Interior materials and designs are boring
• The nav screen is hard to read in sunlight
• Improved MPG, but not stellar

I always thought the pair of Mazda crossover SUVs, the CX-7 and CX-9, to be some of the most handsome ones on the market when they were introduced back in 2006 as 2007 models. Even in today’s crowded crossover SUV market, the Mazdas are still lookers although the styling is getting a little long in the tooth. While the larger CX-9 shares styling cues with the CX-7, it shares almost nothing else with its smaller sibling. The CX-9 is based on the same platform and shares the same 3.7 liter V6 engine as the Ford Edge/Lincoln MKX, an example of the long-term partnership between Ford and Mazda, which continues even after Ford reduced its stake in the Japanese car maker back in 2008.


Driving Impressions
On paper the CX-9 looks like an exciting ride. A 3.7 liter V6 engine with 273 HP and 270 lb.-ft. of torque, 6-speed sport automatic transmission, and an active torque split all-wheel drive system set some high expectations. Once behind the wheel though, those expectations fell flat. The CX-9 feels sluggish. It feels heavy. Don’t get me wrong, the 3.7 liter is producing significant torque and horsepower, but the CX-9 definitely doesn’t feel like it provides a lot of zoom-zoom, as Mazda likes to say. The power eventually comes on after some hesitation once you really sink your right foot into the floor, but the response is not something you should be happy with. On the freeway, this is even more pronounced, as I accelerated on the onramp to merge with moving traffic. The CX-9 handled rather well for a vehicle this size, however, and steering feel was decently heavy at highway speeds. At highway speeds, the CX-9 feels very stable. You still get the feeling that this is a big vehicle, however.
Styling
As I mentioned, the CX-9 is still a pretty slick looker after all these years. It received the Mazda shield-shaped corporate grille in 2010 but overall appearance has not evolved much at all since the original version in 2007. The 20-inch wheels on the Grand Touring edition are massive and look great on the CX-9, but they also make the ride quality a bit rough.

Although this is a 7-passenger crossover SUV, it doesn’t have that elongated look the full-size SUVs like the Suburban do. Even the other 7-passenger crossovers like the Chevy Traverse look a bit awkward with a long body. Mazda designers managed to hide the size well on the CX-9 with a strategically-placed C pillar and the CX-9 doesn’t appear much longer than the CX-7, which only seats 5.
Its styling is too similar to that of the CX-7, however, and with the competition growing denser in the full-size crossover segment, Mazda would benefit from more aggressive and distinctive styling.


Interior Comfort and Ergonomics
The CX-9 has a long list of standard equipment that one expects on a $40,000 crossover vehicle nowadays, from heated front seats and side mirrors to steering wheel mounted controls. The 8-way power driver seat and Bluetooth® are also standard. Also standard are some not-so-common features, like the separate rear seat climate control unit with top and bottom vents, a nice touch rarely seen on a sub-$40,000 vehicle.
Keyless entry and start button is also standard, as is leather trimmed seats. The seats are comfortable and firm, and the second row seats slide back and forth to give more legroom to the third row seats. Even with the third row seats up, there is still decent luggage room in the back. It is quite easy to slide the second row seats forward to access the third row, with a huge lever on the side of the second row seats and there’s another lever to fold them flat for more cargo room.

Our tester has the optional moonroof/Bose 10-speaker package, rounding out a nice long list of amenities. The interior materials feel a bit cheap on a $40,000 car, however, and the design and layout looks just like any other Mazda. But this is the top-of-the-line Mazda. The one major complaint I have about the interior is the angle of the navigation screen. It is slanted at an angle that makes it impossible to read in direct sunlight. The funny thing is that there is a tilt option to adjust the screen, but it tilts it in the wrong direction, making it even harder to read.
Value
The CX-9 base Sport trim starts at $29k and has the same 3.7 liter V6 and has FWD. The mileage is slightly better at 17 city/24 highway, while the AWD version gets 16/22. The tester is a Grand Touring edition with AWD and the optional features MSRPs at an even $40,000. These prices are in the same range as the CX-9’s major competitors such as the Ford Explorer, Toyota Highlander, the Chevy Traverse, and the Hyundai Veracruz. The Mazda is the best looker of the bunch, but the styling is starting to feel stale.

More Stylish Than a Minivan
If you need a 7-passenger vehicle but don’t want to the bulk and poor fuel efficiency of a full-size SUV, and you hate to be seen driving around a minivan, then a mid- to full-size crossover SUV is your best bet. You don’t get as much storage room as the full-size SUV and you don’t get the convenience of power sliding doors on the minivan, but at least you look more stylish. And if style is important to you, then the Mazda CX-9 should definitely be on the top of your consideration set.

	BUILD	INTERIOR	PERFORMANCE	HANDLING	STYLING	VALUE	OVERALL
RATING	4.5	4.0	4.0	4.5	4.5	4.0	4.25/B+

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Mazda BT-50 Freestyle Cab 2012 will global debut at the Australian International Motor Show 2011.

Mazda BT-50 Freestyle Cab 2012 will global debut at the Australian International Motor Show 2011.

Australian International Motor Show 2011 held in Melbourne next July 1 to 10.

BT-50 Freestyle Cab featuring stylish doors of the Mazda RX-8, and no B-pillar. BT-50 Freestyle Cab offer a large cargo space and can carry 4 passengers.

Rear seat comfort is enhanced with cushions extend up to 50 mm. Meanwhile, back height added to 128 mm. The back seat can be removed.

Mazda to make more cargo vessel width, height, and length of previous models. As a result, the volume of cargo tanks into 1453 liters or 266 liters bigger.

"We are delighted to host the BT-50 Freestyle Cab debut world in Australia. This will be the second after Dual Cab was launched to global in Sydney Motor Show 2010, "said Doug Dickson, Managing Director of Mazda Australia.

Australia plans to sell Mazda Mazda BT-50 Freestyle Cab 2012 on the end of 2011.

Mazda RX-9 uses technology from Toyota

Mazda aggressively developing its technology, including next-generation car model RX-9. That said, according to international reports, sportcar uses a rotary engine that Mazda's unique and never been used in the model RX3. In fact, the heart pacemaker is ever won the Le Mans 24 endurance race at 1991 with the Mazda 787B.

Only, rotary engine RX-9 in this brand-new environmentally friendly hybrid alias, while the electric motor borrowed from Toyota. The two principals last year signed a cooperation.

However, a report from Motor Trend magazine America that leaked from Toyota's just part of the electric motor. Although the hybrid, the RX-9 will continue to use gasoline engines. In fact mentioned, the possibility of rotary engine will be equipped with technology such as KERS in F1, whose function is to charge the battery when deceleration occurs.

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Mazda 3

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The Mazda 3 was brought to the market in 2003 and is still being made by the Mazda Corporation in their Hofu plant in Japan. It can be classified like a compact car and it was the replacement for the 323 class of cars.The Mazda 3 is categorized in the compact class of cars where there are two body styles, the five door hatchback and 4 door sedan that happen to be built good FF layout. Your body is dependant on the C1 platform from Ford. There’s also a different platform employed for a sports vehicle trim which is called the Mazdaspeed 3 There are many engines intended for this model. There are seven different engines ranging from auto 1.4 L approximately both the.3 L version, all have four cylinders. In addition there are three different transmissions which can be chosen from. Two are automatic transmissions and either a Four or five speed may be chosen and the third is a 5 speed manual transmission.The new Mazda 3 MPS now employs three highly rigid steering gear mount bushings as opposed to the two suited for the first sort model. The device also features electro-hydraulic power assisted steering (EHPAS), which adjusts control prior to vehicle speed and steering angle to appreciate precise, solid response for an outstanding feel to tire operation. Control is set for further accurate a reaction to vehicle speed, providing a lighter feeling at slower speeds and a firmer, confidence-inspiring feeling at higher speeds. Steering is direct and sharp at just 2.7 turns from lock to lock.

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Mazda 2

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The new-look Mazda 2 is set to be a huge hit thanks to its bold, sexier curves. The supermini is also lighter, quieter and returns an impressive 47mpg. We reckon it's a makeover that our own Trinny and Susannah would be proud of.

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Superminis have been piling on the pounds to the point where they risk being called giant minis.
But Mazda frequently refuse to follow the motoring herd, which is why their new 2 model is a refreshing return to nimble superminis as we used to know them.

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 The Mazda 2 proves that small can still be beautiful, cheeky and, in the case of this Mazda, sporty as well. It's a striking little bundle of curves and sharp flowing lines that make it one of the best-looking cars of its kind, alongside the Fiat Grande Punto and Vauxhall Corsa.

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The new 2 is actually 40mm shorter at 3,885mm, and lighter, weighing in at just 955kg - and that's despite the fact it is wider than the previous model. 

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Mazda's calorie-counting engineers have put the 2 on a crash diet at motoring's very own Fat Club, stripping weight across the car right down to a tiny 98g from the door-mounted speakers.

Forget every second counts - every gram counts here. And that weight loss helps in the all- important battle to improve fuel economy, with the 1.3litre petrol returning 52mpg and the 1.5litre 47mpg, while the 1.4 turbo diesel will return in excess of 60mpg.The lightness and more compact size also means that the 2 Handling and ride comfort have been another priority.

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So the 2 now lives up to Mazda's dynamic and sporty DNA, something the old model lacked completely.

Mazda officials refused to confirm there will be a hot hatch three-door version in about a year's time but I am confident we will see one.The final trick is that despite its size reduction, the 2 still offers very adequate interior space for four, while the boot is an acceptable 250litres. It's also a funky but uncluttered place to travel in, with all the main instruments well laid out and very driver friendly - particularly the new gear lever that is mounted higher on the centre console. 

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We should not really be surprised that the 2 looks so good, because it was designed by Ikuo Maeda - known to his friends as Speedy - who gave us the successful RX-8.Price remains vital in the supermini sector, which is why the 1.3-litre Mazda 2 will start at around £8,500 for the five-door when it hits UK showrooms this September.It will be followed several months later by an even sportier three-door model.And at that price it will go straight to the top of a lot of drivers' shopping lists. 

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