2021 Mazda3 Sedan Overview
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For the latest model year, the Mazda3 Sedan gained a major update the addition of a turbo engine option that far surpasses the model’s previous 186-horsepower mill. This new dynamo, which tops out at 250 horsepower, enables it to launch the Mazda3 from 0-60 in just 8 seconds
You can choose from seven different trim levels on the 2021 Mazda3 Sedan: Sedan 2.0 Sedan, 2.5 S Sedan, Select, Preferred, Premium, 2.5 Turbo, and 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus. The Sedan 2.0 through Premium models come standard with front-wheel drive. You can opt for all-wheel drive on the Select, Preferred, and Premium trims, as well as standard on the Turbo-equipped models.
My favourite compact ute is back with some new tweaks for 2021, as well as a couple of new editions, one of which is a celebration of Mazda’s centennial.
It’s the CX-5, which started life a bit underpowered but was still lots of fun to drive, and Mazda has wisely upped the oomph ante over the years, a tad at least. But with the introduction of the company’s lovely optional 2.5 litre turbo four a while back, acceleration angst is now a thing of the past. And that’s wonderful!
It’s also a pretty luxurious vehicle in the upper trim levels. A Signature trim was introduced for 2019, which also included that turbo four (which Mazda also makes available nearly right across its line). That version didn’t come with paddle shifters, though Mazda has now corrected that oversight with the 2021 CX-5. And the paddles work well, though if you don’t shift it into sport mode the transmission will go back to sleep again if you aren’t prodding it enough to satisfy it. And that’s fin
2021 Mazda CX-3 Overview
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Holding a spot in the Mazda lineup between the Mazda3 Hatchback and the Mazda CX-30, the Mazda CX-3 offers a decent suite of standard features at an affordable price. The 2021 Mazda CX-3 is only available at the Sport trim level. It comes standard with front-wheel drive, but you can opt for available i-ACTIV AWD.
Exterior
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The 2021 Mazda CX-3 represents the brand’s aesthetics, sporting bright-finished dual exhaust outlets, a rear roofline spoiler, and body-colored exterior accents. It also comes with LED daytime running lights and rain-sensing variable-intermittent windshield wipers.
Interior
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The Mazda CX-3 technically seats five, but with its limited passenger space, you really only have room for four people at most. Behind the second row, you’ll find 17.8 cubic feet of cargo space, and with the rear seats folded flat, you’ll have a maximum of 42.7 cubic feet. In terms of comfort features, the CX-3 is fairl
Mazda CX-9 upgraded for 2021
Mazda CX-9 upgraded for 2021
December 17, 2020
New black-look GT SP, Azami LE flagship with captain’s seats and 100th anniversary special for large SUV
An upgraded 2021 Mazda CX-9 has been announced, bringing three new variants, infotainment upgrades and minor price hikes.
Available from early next year, the MY21 Mazda CX-9 range will open at $45,990 plus on-road costs ($70 more than before) for the front-wheel drive Sport variant.
There are price increases across the seven-seat SUV line-up (as high as $1686) for the Azami AWD that previously topped the range and now costs $70,625 plus ORCs.
Now eclipsing it is the new and fully loaded 100th Anniversary Special Edition ($72,575) and Azami LE AWD with captain’s seats ($73,875), while the new black-look GT SP variant brings to seven the number of CX-9 equipment grades.