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April 04, 2025

Mazda CX-80 SP 3.3 roadtest review: Going the distance

April 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda CX-80 SP 3.3 roadtest review: Going the distance

You know how six-cylinder petrol buy-in can hit you in the pocket? When given opportunity to roam, this one doesn’t.

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April 04, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
Mazda NZ, CX-80, CX-90, CX-60, inline 6, BMW, economy, Hiroshima
May 31, 2024

Mazda MX-5 GT road test review: Tracking true

May 31, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda MX-5 GT road test review: Tracking true

Another year, another round of tweaks - including a circuit mode. Great becomes greater.

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May 31, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
MX-5, Mazda NZ, NA, NB, NC, ND, roadster
January 23, 2024

Mazda CX-60 PHEV roadtest review: The strong silent type

January 23, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda CX-60 PHEV roadtest review: The strong silent type

The electric-enabled variant provisions great opportunity for truly frugal, refined running.

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January 23, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-60, PHEV, Mazda NZ, four-cylinder, range, SkyActiv
December 07, 2023

Mazda CX-90 Takami road test review: Think big project

December 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda CX-90 Takami road test review: Think big project

The big guy dresses more tidily, has better manners and the six-cylinder suits it, too. 

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December 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-90, inline six, petrol 3.3, CX-60, Mazda NZ, PHEV
October 24, 2023

Mazda CX-60 Homura 3.3-litre roadtest review: Hit for six … but how many are game to play?

October 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda CX-60 Homura 3.3-litre roadtest review: Hit for six … but how many are game to play?

This luxury SUV is a bold call it is own right. Is Hiroshima coming in through the ‘out’ door with this power plant?

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October 24, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-60, Homura, CX-90, Mazda NZ
March 28, 2023

Mazda MX-5 GT roadtest review: Evergreen, ever great

March 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda MX-5 GT roadtest review: Evergreen, ever great

The best of its kind just keeps getting better.

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March 28, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
MX-4, roadster, ND, NA, NB, NC, Mazda NZ
October 25, 2022

Mazda CX-5 Takami roadtest review: Taking it to a T

October 25, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda CX-5 Takami roadtest review:  Taking it to a T

This turbocharged version of a popular model delivers panache to a segment rich with pragmatic choices. But does it stay in step with swinging tastes?

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October 25, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-5, Takami, Activ, SkyActiv, Mazda NZ, turbo
October 19, 2022

Mazda CX-5 GSX roadtest review: Crystal ball time

October 19, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda CX-5 GSX roadtest review: Crystal ball time

Hugely popular and still relevant as a very good family sports utility vehicle – but only just.

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October 19, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-5, Kodo, Mazda NZ, hybrid, PHEV
July 12, 2022

Mazda CX-5 Activ roadtest review: Into the greenery

July 12, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda CX-5 Activ roadtest review: Into the greenery

How effective are those extra off-tarmac credentials when you zoom-zoom into the wild?

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July 12, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
CX-5, Activ, Mazda NZ, SkyActiv, Subaru, Forester
June 13, 2022

Mazda CX-30 M-Hybrid SP20 Blackout roadtest review: Static electricity

June 13, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Mazda CX-30 M-Hybrid SP20 Blackout roadtest review: Static electricity

This new addition doesn’t lack for appeal, yet in respect to electrical enhancement we’re talking a small step rather than a giant leap.

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June 13, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Mazda
Mazda NZ, hybrid, battery, CX-30, M-Hybrid
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