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Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD

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Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD Mazda Wants You to Live A Little The 2023 CX-50 is part of Mazda’s SUV quiver, smallest to largest, of the CX-30, CX-5, CX-50 and CX-9. Mazda wants the CX-50 to be seen as its first-ever adventure-oriented SUV. -ft., The front grille is slimmer and more mature than earlier Mazda models.

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

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2021 Mazda CX-9 owners say things like “exceeds my expectations,” “I love it,” “it is one of the most beautiful cars on the road” and “super happy with my purchase.” At least that’s what Mazda says. The Mazda Connect connectivity system includes Bluetooth, voice recognition, Aha, Pandora and Stitcher radio integration.

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TTAC's Best Cars of 2023

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With arrest-me acceleration and an exhaust that will wake the neighbors -- even if you live next to a cemetery -- this bad-ass pony is an old-school throwback in the best way. Honorable mentions: Toyota Supra manual, Toyota Prius, BMW 330i, Cadillac CT4 Blackwing, Kia EV6 GT, Chevrolet Trax Activ. Want something prettier without a CVT?

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Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo AWD

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Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 That’s a good place to start when summing-up the Mazda line-up of crossover/SUVs, its one remaining sedan and, of course, the delightful MX-5 Miata. The silhouette still looks the part Turbo Option The 2023 Mazda CX-5 has a base non-turbocharged Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD

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Photos by John Faulkner and Mazda. Mazda never disappoints when it comes to making cars that are fun to drive. But what about the crossovers in the Mazda line-up—the CX-3, CX-30, CX-5, and CX-9? The 2021 Mazda CX-5 has a base Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter Fun Driving Dynamics + Turbo Pizzazz. Story by John Faulkner. Getting There.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The bumper, with a flat top and a skid-resistance surface, incorporates dual exhaust tips. The full EVs as just starting to arrive (like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 ). And the rest : Flash Drive: 2023 Mazda CX-50. Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-5. Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Outer Banks 4WD

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That wild creature is now at your local Ford dealer where it will be taking on the Subaru Crosstrek , Mazda CX-30 and Jeep Compass and Renegade head-to-head. The rear has bold Bronco lettering, dual exhaust and LED tail and license plate lights. Road Test: 2021 Kia Seltos. Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage.

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