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Mazda BT-50

Mazda BT-50

Since 2006, the Japanese automaker Mazda is producing a 1-ton pickup truck called the Mazda BT-50. It has a chassis code of J97M. Compared to B-Series, it is relatively larger version which is not offered in Japan and North America. Since its debut, it has been in its second generation. Ford has introduced the variant [...]

Mazda Bongo

Mazda Bongo

In 1978, Mazda introduced a van called the Mazda Bongo. It was also called the Mazda E-Series and Mazda Access. The Bongo remained in production line up till 2001. First Generation (1966-1975) The first generation Bongo (F800) appeared in the market in 1966. It was a rear-engined, small van powered by 782 cc water-cooled OHV [...]

Mazda B-Series

Mazda B-Series

In 1961, the Japanese automaker Mazda introduced a pickup truck called the Mazda B-Series. The compact pickup trucks introduced by Mazda bear the Proceed name, while the larger series of trucks is known as Mazda Titan. The B-Series was sold under different names in different markets such as in Australia it was marketed as Mazda [...]

Mazda Tribute

Mazda Tribute

Mazda is producing a compact CUV with a production code of J14 since 2001. It was a result of joint venture between the Ford and Mazda Motor Company. This front-wheel drive vehicle is based on Mazda 626 platform and in turn led the basis for the Ford Escape built on CD2 platform. Compared to Ford’s [...]

Mazda CX-7

Mazda CX-7

The CX-7 is a mid-size crossover SUV model from Mazda, the production version of the MX-Crossport concept car. The CX-7 is built in Hiroshima, Japan, starting in early 2006. The CX-7 was shown publicly for the first time at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show in January. Production officially began on February 20 at Mazda’s [...]

Mazda CX-9

Mazda CX-9

A full-sized crossover SUV introduced by Japanese automaker Mazda in 2007 and classified as a ‘modern station wagon’ by station wagon. In Australia and North America, the CX-9 took the place of Mazda MPV minivan. Prior to its debut, it was exhibited by Mazda at the New York International Auto Show on April 13, 2006. [...]

Mazda RX-8

Mazda RX-8

The Japanese automaker Mazda introduced their sports car named the Mazda RX-8 in 2003. However, it was revealed earlier at the North American International Auto Show in 2001. It was introduced as a replacement for the RX-7. Like other models of RX series, it was also equipped with a Wankel engine. The sales began in [...]

Mazda MX-5

Mazda MX-5

Since 1989, the Japanese automaker Mazda has been producing this lightweight, 2-seater roadster, front-engine, rear-wheel drive Mazda MX-5. In North America, it is marketed as Miata while in home market it receives Eunos Roadster name. It was officially introduced at the Chicago Auto Show in 1989 and assembled at Mazda’s Hiroshima plant. Although, MX-5 was [...]

Mazda MPV (Mazda8)

Mazda MPV (Mazda8)

Since 1989, the Japanese automaker Mazda has been producing a minivan called the Mazda MPV. The vehicle was initially launched with a rear-wheel drive layout with an option of selectable 4-wheel drive layout. The front-wheel configuration was introduced in 2000. Since its debut, more than one million units of MPV have been sold by Mazda [...]

Mazda Atenza (Mazda6)

Mazda Atenza (Mazda6)

Since 2002, a Japanese automaker Mazda has been producing a mid-sized vehicle called the Mazda6 also known as Mazda Atenza (in Japanese market). Since its debut, more than one million units of Mazda6 has retailed all across the world by Mazda. After the introduction of the Mazda2 (2002), RX-8 (2003), Mazda3 (2004), Mazda5 (2005), MX-5 [...]