Reviews & Awards

Mazda2 reviews

“On the road, the Mazda 2 GLX hatch is a dream to drive, with light steering and high agility and manoeuvrability in traffic.” - Read the full review on Gisborne Herald

“All told a great little car for a fleet round town runabout that is quite capable of longer journeys” Read the full review on NZ Company Vehicle

“This is a car you can enjoy driving while appreciating all the other comforts and technologies.” Read the full review on Bay Driver

Mazda6 reviews

“…the Takami blends plenty of luxury refinement with its strong performance.” Read the full review on Driven

“the 2.5-litre turbo engine in the Mazda6 Takami is a wonderfully refined and pleasingly powerful unit that is wildly different in character from the previous turbocharged Mazda6 – the MPS – but thoroughly in keeping with its pretensions of being a luxury car, as are its superb seats.” Read the full review on Stuff Motoring

“It looks great, is luxurious inside, it’s quick and it’s fun to drive.” Read the full review on Drive Life

CX-30 reviews and awards

Stuff Top Compact/Small SUV 2020

“It’s got all the ruggedness most buyers would want or need, and decent enough ground clearance to go up to a ski field or on a grassy lane should you need to. Yet on pavement, where it’ll spend 99% of its time, it feels like a small hatchback.” Read the full review on Drive Life

“It changes direction beautifully through bends, benefiting not just from the new Mazda3 platform but also technology like GVC, which imperceptibly reduces engine torque as you turn into a corner to make the car’s handling feel more natural and controlled.” Read the full review on Stuff Motoring

“This is the SUV which has scored the highest possible safety rating: ANCAP 5 star yes, but in the 98th percentile, which makes it one of the best buys ever if safety is your foremost consideration.” Read the full review on New Zealand Company Vehicle

“On the styling front, Mazda has another winner on its hands.” Read the full review on NZ Autocar

“It looks great, drives well – arguably more fun on a back road that some rivals.” Read the full review on Drive Life

” I was blown away by the quality of the CX-30’s interior, especially for the segment this small crossover competes in.” Read the full review on Drive Life

“There is a premium and welcoming interior feel as you settle into the moderately firm but nicely supportive front seats” Read the full review on Stuff Motoring

CX-8 reviews and awards

LCV Magazine SUV of the Year 2018

Drive Life Family Car of the Year 2018

AA Driven Car of the Year 2018 Best in class – Large SUV

As a complete package, the Mazda CX-8 is a good one. Smart and stylish exterior, high-quality modern interior and a high level of standard features across the range, followed up by a list of safety and driver aid technology that’s is as long as my arm.” read the full review on Drive Life

“Body roll is kept at a minimum which is great for a high riding car and ride quality is sublime too.” Read the full review on Metropol

MX-5 reviews and awards

Stuff Top Sports Car 2019

NZ Herald Driven & AA Sports Car Best In Class 2018

“Like the last model, the MX-5 is a driver’s car; it handles incredibly well, sitting almost flat on the tightest of bends.” Read the full review on Drive Life

“Mazda MX-5 still lives on as an exceptional, fun, and truly engaging car.” Read the full review on Driven