What they need to do, whoever “they” is, is to build a car that can haul like a minivan, is easy and fun to drive while still getting good fuel economy, and price it within reach of the average customer. That would be perfect. That’s what they ought to do. Read the rest of this entry »
Not unlike fender vents and LED taillights, just about every manufacturer uses and, in some cases, abuses the crossover label for small car-based SUVs. After an SUV track record for Mazda that includes rebadged versions of the Ford Explorer (1991-94 Navajo) and Escape (2001-present Tribute), the company desperately needed a true competitor in the crossover segment that reflected its own “zoom-zoom” image. Read the rest of this entry »
The Mazda CX-9 offers a swift and stylish alternative to a mid-size SUV or a minivan. The CX-9 is a crossover, meaning a vehicle with SUV-type ride height and carrying capacity, but with significantly better fuel economy, ride quality, and handling than a truck-based SUV. Read the rest of this entry »
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