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September 16, 2026

More change, less spend for MX-5

September 16, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
More change, less spend for MX-5

Mazda’s heroic sports choice is now cheaper in its base format.

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September 16, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
MX-5, Mazda NZ, Homura, Takami, RF, Hiroshima
May 22, 2026

Small change for big gain with entry CX-5

May 22, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Small change for big gain with entry CX-5

‘All-paw only’ delivers potentially pleasing pricing for those who thought front drive was a cheap choice.

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May 22, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-5, Touring, SP, Takami, Homura, Mazda NZ, AWD, petrol, SkyActiv-G
January 30, 2025

Mazda3 update brings new names, boots sedan

January 30, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda3 update brings new names, boots sedan

The SP25 arrives to replace the GTX, Limited turns into a Homura.

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January 30, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
Mazda3, Homura, SP25, Takami, GSX
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
March 01, 2023

Anniversary cars a last hurrah

March 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Anniversary cars a last hurrah

Mazda’s largest sedan and wagon has been hit for six.

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March 01, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
Mazda6, Mazda NZ, Takami, Maria Tsao
July 26, 2022

Takami plush comes to BT-50

July 26, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Takami plush comes to BT-50

Mazda adds luxury elements to workhorse ute

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July 26, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
BT-50, Mazda NZ, Takami, David Hodge
March 09, 2022

Electric-assist Mazda a premium sector push

March 09, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Electric-assist Mazda a premium sector push

Hiroshima’ most powerful road car is designed to go up against Germany’s elite marques.

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March 09, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-60, Takami, CX-9, Mazda NZ, PHEV, six cylinder
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