Mazda Reviews

Mazda 6 2023 review: 20th Anniversary wagon
By Emily Agar · 15 Jul 2023
The special 20th Anniversary Edition Mazda 6 wagon shows its history but what about its future? With some luxuriously-appointed rivals to contend with, does it offer enough to be considered by a modern family?
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Mazda CX-5 2023 review: G25 Touring Active
By Tom White · 08 May 2023
In Australia, we love Mazda, but one model is king above all others. After six years on sale though, should it be? We find out.
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Mazda CX-90 2023 review - prototype drive
By Tim Nicholson · 26 Apr 2023
Mazda is heading into premium territory with the CX-60 and now the CX-90 SUVs. The carmaker is throwing a lot at these models in the hope they will keep Mazda owners in the brand. But are people willing to pay up to $100,000 for a Mazda CX-90 when the CX-9 topped out at just over $70k?
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Mazda CX-30 2023 review: G25 Astina
By Tom White · 17 Apr 2023
Mazda's CX-30 was impressive when it launched, but in a crowded small SUV space, is it still a stand-out?
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Mazda BT-50 2023 review: XTR LE
By Mark Oastler · 03 Apr 2023
Mazda's BT-50 ute competes in one of the Australian new car market's hottest segments against the all-conquering Ford Ranger, evergreen Toyota HiLux, and many more. Can a new premium XTR LE grade zoom zoom a few more 4x4 ute buyers Mazda's way?
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Mazda BT-50 2023 review: XTR long-term | Part 6
By Mark Oastler · 15 Mar 2023
A six month stint behind the wheel of Mazda's BT-50 XTR comes to an end, with this dual cab ute now sporting a raft of genuine accessories to enhance its flexibility and capabilities. So... what's the verdict?
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Mazda CX-60 2023 review: Diesel
By Stephen Corby · 14 Mar 2023
No matter what kind of power source you like, Mazda's CX-60 has an option for you, unless you want an electric car, of course. The PHEV is the range topper, the exciting petrol version is still to come and we've just been allowed to drive the 3.3-litre diesel in Japan, where the car feels very large indeed.
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Mazda BT-50 2023 review: GT - off-road test
By Marcus Craft · 06 Mar 2023
The Mazda BT-50 has survived a polarising front-end of the past, as well as being shifted from a Ford Ranger-based platform to its current Isuzu D-Max-based underpinnings, and a power-and-torque loss that came from switching engines.Through the years, we've driven many BT-50 variants over a variety of terrain and the ute has always managed to impress us in some way... but is that still the case?
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Mazda BT-50 2023 review: XTR long-term | Part 5
By Mark Oastler · 10 Feb 2023
We're big fans of the annual Bathurst 12 Hour race for GT3 cars on Mount Panorama. So, having watched it on TV for years, we decided the 2023 event would be a great excuse for a long overdue road trip from Melbourne to the NSW central west to experience this great event trackside for the first time.
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Mazda CX-3 2023 review: Akari LE petrol long-term | Part 3
By Justin Hilliard · 25 Jan 2023
After three months with the 2023 Mazda CX-3 Akari LE AWD, it's finally time to say goodbye. And as this final instalment of our long-term review shows, the best-selling light SUV may have a timeless exterior design and surprisingly premium features, but it's fallen behind newer rivals when it comes to the driving experience.
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