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Mazda calls the CX-70 its flagship five-seat SUV, while the brand's relentless push up market suggests the premium players, and their customers, are now its target.So is this plush and posh SUV a genuine rival for the likes of BMW and Mercedes-Benz? We put it to the test to find out.

Fears Mazda's push upmarket with its CX-60, CX-70, CX-80 and CX-90 would leave popular mainstream models like the CX-5 in the lurch are officially unfounded, with the brand detailing a new in-house hybrid powertrain that will push the next-gen CX-5 closer to the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid than ever before.

Mazda has recalled a total of 7870 examples of its Mazda CX-60 and CX-90 vehicles in petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid guises, built between 2023 and 2024, due to malfunctioning software that may impact the cars' critical driving functions.According to a recall notice published by the Australian Government’s Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, 5331 petrol and diesel mild-hybrid variants of the CX-60 and CX-90 have been affected.The notice read: “Due to a software issue, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) may impact the hybrid battery assist function. As a result, the engine may not automatically restart after entering idle stop (i-stop).“In addition, due to a software issue with the Dash Electronic Supply Unit (Dash-ESU), when the hybrid system is powered on, multiple warning messages may display in the instrument cluster.“The engine warning light may illuminate; the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate the visual and audible seat belt warnings; and the 360° view camera functions may not operate as intended to assist the driver to detect nearby obstacles or driver errors,” the notice read.Unique to the diesel variant, the notice said: “The clutch connecting motor and engine may not engage with appropriate timing when restarting the engine during EV-driving and/or; the engine may restart immediately after the transition from engine-driving to EV driving.“In this condition, the engine RPM may not increase, and the engine may fail to restart. The engine can be restarted by pressing the ‘push start button’.”In the worst case scenario, the notice said: “A loss of EV drive mode and a loss of safety systems such as camera functions and seat belt warnings could increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.”The software issue impacting 2539 examples of the plug-in hybrid CX-60 is slightly different and only pertains to the vehicle’s Dash-ESU, which may also cause several warning messages to illuminate or systems to malfunction due to improper programming.The notice said: “the engine warning light may illuminate; the PHEV high-voltage battery cooling system may not operate as intended.“As a result, EV drive mode may not be available; the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate the visual and audible seat belt warnings; and the 360° view camera functions may not operate as intended to assist the driver to detect nearby obstacles or driver errors.”As with the petrol and diesel variants, in the worst case scenario, there are concerns a loss of EV drive mode and safety camera system functions and seatbelt warning malfunctioning could lead to serious injury or death.Owners of the petrol Mazda CX-60 and CX-90 built between 2023 and 2024 can check if their vehicle is affected here, while owners of diesel variants can check here.Plug-in hybrid owners can check here.All owners will be contacted by Mazda Australia imminently to arrange a time to have either vehicle’s PCM or Dash-ESU systems, or both, recalibrated free of charge.

The Mazda CX-60 will welcome a new and cheaper entry-level variant and introduce range-wide ride and handling changes in the first half of next year as the brand's first "Mazda Premium" product continues to find its feet in Australia.

The Mazda CX-80 is the fourth member of the 'Mazda Premium' SUV range - a three-row, seven-seat family hauler that also acts as a spiritual successor to models like the CX-8 and CX-9. But can it really replace those two family staples? We put it to the test to find out.

Mazda is joining the Japanese sports car revolution.

Mazda has announced it will release a new low-emissions, four cylinder internal combustion engine in 2027.

The head of Mazda Australia said he’s open to opportunities regarding products to bolster the brand’s local line-up, not ruling out the possibility of bringing electric cars made in China to Australia.

Unveiled at this year’s Auto China motor show in Beijing, the Mazda EZ-6 is produced by Changan Mazda, as the name implies a joint-venture between Mazda and the Chinese state-owned automotive giant Changan.

Australia's small SUV market is like a crackling bonfire ready to burn contenders unable to stand the heat of fierce competition. And Mazda is in the thick of it with the CX-30, a popular package that's now coming up against some younger contenders. Is that a bead of perspiration on its forehead? We've tested the high-end GT SP FWD to see if the CX-30's Teflon coating remains intact.