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2006 Mazda6 Mid-Size Sedan, Wagon and Hatchback

Parent company Ford doesn't do a very good job of promoting it, but the 2006 Mazda6 is not only a peppy, sporty car, it's also one of the best values in its class. Just ask Consumer Guide (CG), which rates the mid-size sedan/wagon an 8 out of 10 for its overall value, and gives it the CG Recommended Award. Read More »

2006 Mazda 6 Mid-Size Sedan

An athletic, feline body makes the Mazda 6 sedan look sporty without being outrageously styled. Its precise, balanced, sports-car-like handling makes it drive even sportier than its body suggests. Just like on the outside, the Mazda 6's interior is conservatively styled but still interesting. Gauges are easy to read and controls are intuitive, so it's comparable to a Toyota Camry or Honda Accord from a usability standpoint. Read More »

2005 Mazda3 Compact Economy Sedan

A sleek, sporty body doesn't provide any clues about how roomy and practical the Mazda3 is. It's the biggest car in its class and one of the most fun to drive. A telescoping/tilt steering wheel with audio controls comes standard on the Mazda3. It's one of many high-end features surprising to find on a car with a low-end price. Read More »

2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sports Car

A new body on the 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata has big, exaggerated fender bulges that protrude from its classic shape. The new model is bigger in every direction and comes with more standard equipment, but it only weighs 22 pounds more than the 2005 Miata. Quality of materials has taken a big step up in the third-generation Mazda Miata. Trim panels fit snugly without any rattles, and the piano-black finish on the dash contrasts nicely with the center console. Read More »

2005 Mazda Tribute Compact Sport Utility Vehicle

New Car Review of the 2005 Mazda Tribute Compact Sport Utility Vehicle Description: Compact Sport Utility Vehicle Base MSRP Range: $19,630 – $24,390 Invoice Price Range: $18,350 – $22,790 Where built: USA Even the sport-utility vehicle from Mazda is fun to drive. Built on the chassis of a front-wheel-drive (FWD) car, Tribute has a tightly tuned suspension and a strong ... Read More »

2005 Mazda B-Series Compact Pickup Truck

Description: Compact Pickup Truck Base MSRP Range: $15,315 – $26,145 Invoice Price Range: $14,490 – $23,895 Where built: USA The compact-class trucks from Mazda return for another year with three cab configurations and best-in-class powertrain performance. The two-door Regular Cab works for all B2300 and several B3000 issues, with a four-door extended CabPlus for B3000, and CabPlus4 for some B3000 ... Read More »