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March 20, 2025

Diesel still on Mazda NZ blacklist

March 20, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Diesel still on Mazda NZ blacklist

Big six compression ignition choice could be added to large CX models, but there’s no need for it, brand says.

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March 20, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-60, CX-80, CX-90, Paul Sherley, Mazda NZ, SkyActiv-D
March 19, 2025

Next CX-5 our first ‘Z’ car

March 19, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Next CX-5 our first ‘Z’ car

Mazda New Zealand outlines intent for new petrol powertrain tech, expresses positive thought about future electrics.

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March 19, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
SkyActiv-Z, CX-5, CX-60, CX-80, CX-90, Mazda NZ, Paul Sherley, Masahiro Moro, Hiroshima
October 22, 2024

CX-80 pricing sorted, close to CX-60 but it’s seats versus spec

October 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
CX-80 pricing sorted, close to CX-60 but it’s seats versus spec

Pricing snugness with CX-60 sister ship might make it a seats versus spec decision.

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October 22, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
Mazda NZ, Homura, Takami, CX-80, CX-60, CX-90
April 19, 2024

Roomy zoom-zoom with three-row CX-80

April 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Roomy zoom-zoom with three-row CX-80

PHEV seems most likely for NZ circulation.

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April 19, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-80, Mazda NZ, Homura, Takami, CX-60, CX-90
January 31, 2024

Latest CX for US, not us

January 31, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Latest CX for US, not us

Mazda NZ has been quick to reinforce previous message about CX-70.

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January 31, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-70, CX-80, CX-90, CX-60, Mazda NZ
June 28, 2023

Hybrid petrol power and plush aplenty with upcoming CX push

June 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Hybrid petrol power and plush aplenty with upcoming CX push

NZ to see four CX-60s and a single CX-90, all taking Mazda into the premium sector.

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June 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-60, CX-90, PHEV, Mazda NZ
April 28, 2023

Updated CX-8 kicks off family expansion

April 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Updated CX-8 kicks off family expansion

Revisions for diesel stalwart precede broader CX drive.

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April 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-8, Mazda New Zealand, CX-90, CX-60
February 14, 2023

Electric assist brings new Mazda six to the four

February 14, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Electric assist brings new Mazda six to the four

Hiroshima has shared impressive economy and emissions data for the flagship petrol engine in an inbound additional sports utility.

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February 14, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-60, CX-5, CX-90, Mazda NZ, SkyActiv G
February 01, 2023

CX-90 hits for six for engine choice and luxury

February 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
CX-90 hits for six for engine choice and luxury

Mazda’s new flagship sports utility wagon delivers showboat appeal

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February 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-90, Mazda NZ, CX-60, CX-9, SUV
December 14, 2022

CX-90 sneak peek image relates electric assist

December 14, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
CX-90 sneak peek image relates electric assist

The picture from Mazda for Kiwis leaves potential buyers in the dark – not so the one for North America.

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December 14, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-90, SkyActiv, e-SkyActiv PHEV, Mazda NZ
November 21, 2022

Mega, plush CX-90 six coming

November 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Mega, plush CX-90 six coming

Mazda’s new flagship expected to overshadow CX-9 as a five-star family fare.

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November 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-90, CX-60, Takuminuri
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