Test drive Mazda 6 vs Toyota Camry
The second update brought a supercharged version to the Mazda 6 range, with which the Japanese sedan can challenge the top-end Toyota Camry V6. Moreover, the price round of the duel Mazda wins in advance In the Russian segment of classic large sedans, everything seems to be clear for a long time, but Toyota Camry competitors do not give up. Kia Optima can be considered a good alternative, Skoda Superb is selling well, VW Passat is steadily strong. Boredom? Then it makes sense to take a look at the updated Mazda 6 - the Japanese brand has always made cars with character for people who like to drive. It is clear that in the mass segment it will be difficult to fight the Camry, but for those who want to take a car for driving with pleasure, Mazda now offers a perky turbo engine ...
Test drive Nissan Qashqai vs Mazda CX-5
The higher and more powerful the urban crossover, the farther to run for the Land Cruiser Prado “While your SUVs were sitting here last spring, I flew here on the Grant.” Familiar? To finally dispel the myth that urban crossovers like the Nissan Qashqai and Mazda CX-5 are not capable of anything, we dipped them in the mud up to the very mirrors. A washed-out suburban country road at the end of October, deep ruts, sharp elevation changes and clay - a difficult obstacle course, where even the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, which we took as a technical vehicle, periodically strained all the locks. The snow-white Nissan Qashqai froze in front of a huge puddle, like a skydiver before the first jump. One more step and there will be no going back. But collide...
Test drive Octavia Scout, Vesta, Mazda CX-5 and Lexus GS F
"Robot" in a traffic jam, a crossover in a dump truck and other tasks for cars from the AvtoTachki garage Every month, the AvtoTachki editors select several cars that debuted on the Russian market no earlier than 2015, and come up with different tasks for them. In September, we made a 5-kilometer march for a Mazda CX-5, drove through traffic jams in a Lada Vesta with a robotic gearbox, listened to the acoustic synthesizer in a Lexus GS F, and tested the off-road capabilities of a Skoda Octavia Scout. Roman Farbotko compared Mazda CX-300 with BelAZ Imagine 5 Mazda CX-5 crossovers. This is approximately the entire underground parking of a small shopping center - exactly as many CX-XNUMXs a Japanese company sells in Russia in four days. So, all these crossovers ...
Test drive Mazda CX-5
A column of 15 crossovers, stretching for 500 meters, moves on the ice of the deepest lake on the planet. There is an abyss below us, the finish line is still very far away, and the fuel is almost running out. One of the Baikal legends says that many years ago the formidable Buryat ruler Hasan Choson lived here. One very cold winter, he gathered a huge army and set off on a new campaign, letting the warriors go over the ice to the other side of the lake in order to shorten the path. Thus, Joseon greatly angered the gods, the ice cracked, and the entire cavalry of the warrior went under water. Now tourists are told that, allegedly, in the fog you can see the ghostly shadows of riders flying over the lake. I would like to hope that we will not meet spirits on our way, but ...
Test drive VW Golf vs. Mazda 3 vs. Citroen C4: competition between base models in the compact class
Approximately 1,2 tons of curb weight and 1,4 liters of engine capacity do not sound very promising. The answer to the question of how to live with the basic models of the middle class will give Golf, Mazda 3 and C4. Challengers try to impress their owners as honestly as possible, but they fail to do so even for a short time: they seem to want to exist in a world without steep descents, populated by drivers who are too lazy to change gears. In fact, these three machines are actually aimed at people who are willing to submit to their calm, even slightly slow nature. Buyers of the base models will definitely feel better when traveling short to medium distances. It would also be nice if their highway ambitions didn't lead to…
Test drive Toyota Camry, Ford Mondeo, Hyundai i40 and Mazda 6
Tommy will not save you from a trip to the service center, having masterfully dealt with the electrician, unless, of course, you are Billy Milligan. But there is a definite plus - you are mentally healthy. Tommy will not save you from a trip to the service center, having masterfully dealt with the electrician, unless, of course, you are Billy Milligan. But there is a definite plus - you are mentally healthy. Until you start looking for a new car. Even if you come to a car dealership without a wife, voices start to sound in your head. Of course, there are not 24 of them, but everyone is fighting to stand on the spot of light and buy the most beautiful, most practical or cheapest model. In this fight in the class of non-premium business sedans, judging by ...
Test Drive The History of Automotive Transmissions - Part 1
In a series of articles we will tell you about the history of transmissions for cars and trucks - perhaps as a nod to the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the creation of the first automatic transmission. 1993 During pre-race testing at Silverstone, Williams test driver David Coulthard left the track for the next test in the new Williams FW 15C. On wet pavement, the car splashes everywhere, but still everyone can hear the strange monotonous high-speed sound of a ten-cylinder engine. Obviously, Frank William uses a different kind of transmission. It is clear to the enlightened that this is nothing more than a continuously variable transmission designed to meet the needs of a Formula 1 engine. Later it turned out that it was developed with the help of the ubiquitous Van Doorn specialists. Broadcast…
Test drive Mazda 2: newbie
The new version of the Mazda 2 is lighter and more compact than its predecessor – a fresh and great idea in small class offerings with each successive generation. Test version with 1,5-litre petrol engine. The creators of the new generation Mazda 2 have chosen an interesting alternative path that promises to be not only original, but also a profitable development strategy. Acceleration has recently become a constant feature in most car classes and is now taken for granted, but the Japanese have subjected it to a critical reappraisal. The newly hatched "pair" is smaller than the previous version - a unique step in the class in which each subsequent generation is longer, wider and taller than its predecessor. Fifteen years ago, from about 3,50 - 3,60 meters today, the average length of cars ...
Test drive Mazda RX-7: RX factor
Behind the wheel of the best-selling car with a wankel engine of all time During the summer of 2012. production of the Mazda RX-8 with the wankel engine was discontinued. Since this era, the era in the history of the Japanese manufacturer has entered a period of pause, but the results of research and development have not been stopped. As we set out on an earlier 7 RX-1979, we wondered if we could trust it. The RX-7 was an eloquent "Yes" to the discussion about the Wankel engine. Delivered from Mazda in 1978. a sports coupe was offered, only with a wankel unit, while almost all the ancestors of the RX-7 were luxuriously equipped with special models of the standard series, sold also with four-cylinder piston engines. The big exception is…
Test drive Kia XCeed, Mazda CX-30, Mini Countryman: in random order
Two new compact crossovers challenge a solid countryman to a tournament What don't these three cars mix? The new Kia XCeed combines intelligence with the spirit of adventure, the Mini Countryman the desire for flexibility with dynamic handling, and the Mazda CX-30 with its engine combines the principles of Nikolaus Otto and Rudolf Diesel. And in addition - all three models are bewildering in the compact class. With this comparison, we will check which one is the best. So - let's not wait any longer, but let's connect! One of the secrets of the path to success lies in the fact that we do not know where they lead us and what turns await them and how it turns out that when we ...
Test Drive Mazda6
Mazda cars have turned into a kind of cult with poetic symbols, only the basis of this cult has changed. The presentation of the updated Mazda6 was framed as a romantic trip to the cinema. The situation, however, smacks of madness: it's like you went on a date with a girl, and on the screen - she is. But just like that, with the help of close-ups and a wide format, you can see the car in detail. This is the second update of the Mazda6 introduced four years ago. Last time, the changes affected mainly the interior: the seats became more comfortable, multimedia - more modern, a stitching appeared on the front panel. At the same time, only a few touches were added to the appearance of the car - nothing serious, in fact, was required. Now the results of the update will have to be looked for longer, although some ...
Test drive compact SUV models from Mazda, Opel, Peugeot and Renault
We compare Opel Mokka X, Mazda CX-3, Peugeot 2008 and Renault Captur Opel has redesigned its Mokka model and added an extra X to the name. Peugeot 1.6 BlueHDi 3 and Renault Captur dCi 105. An adventure for which a German would gladly get an SUV model has problems with time. In his free time, the average German likes to sleep - seven hours and twelve minutes a day. In addition, he watches TV for 2008 minutes, uses his cell phone for 120 minutes, and eats for 110 minutes. If we look at his five favorite hobbies - gardening, shopping, doing crossword puzzles, going to restaurants...
Test drive Hyundai Sonata vs Mazda6 and Ford Mondeo
Three sedans, three countries, three schools: Korea with its craving for everything shiny, Japan with an endless love for sports, or the States with great respect for the driver and passengers As soon as the Russian market began to grow, returns immediately began. Not so long ago, Hyundai resumed sales of the Sonata sedan, which was discontinued in 2012. Then she did not have time to prove herself, but did Hyundai have a chance now - in a segment dominated by Toyota Camry? And where there are very serious players like Mazda6 and Ford Mondeo. The seventh generation Hyundai Sonata was introduced to the world market back in 2014. Before returning to Russia, she went through restyling, and now she shines like a Christmas tree: ...
Test drive Mazda Mazda2 1.5 Skyactiv-D: pros and cons – Road test
We tried the Mazda Mazda2 1.5 Skyactiv-D, one of the best small ones in the world: bright, full of accessories and not hungry for diesel. The La Mazda Mazda2 is one of the most underrated cars on the market: it's not just a real Piccola that's struggling to find a place in a category full of competition, but it's also one of the best "B segment" offerings. We already had the opportunity to test (and evaluate) the 1.5 Skyactiv-D turbodiesel version: this time we chose to use our road test to tell you 5 reasons to buy a Mazda2, and 3 to think about. Let's find out together. Pregi accessories Many and very useful Super ecological engine Less than 90g/km CO2 performance Pressurized…
Test drive Mazda CX-9
Mazda CX-9 impressed us in every way, so during a two-week meeting with this large Japanese SUV, the question was constantly asked why it is not sold at all in our country. And first, let's be clear: you still cannot officially buy a CX-9 in Europe through the Mazda dealer network, although the Japanese have not shown the CX-9 at the Moscow Motor Show for a long time, at least. indirectly, this car will be available to European buyers. Well, Mazda is said to be actively developing a diesel engine for the "European" CX-9 ahead of the start of sales of its largest "SUV". It's still a fresh experience with the sale of the smaller CX-7 cousin, which was initially only available with a petrol engine, which didn't turn out very well...
Test drive Renault Koleos and Mazda CX-5. Mainstream and underground
Turbodiesel and variator versus petrol aspirated and classic automatic - we find out the reasons for the unpopularity of Renault Koleos against the backdrop of the bestseller Mazda CX-5 Renault Koleos is the most underestimated car on the market. He is not cheap, but it seems that he earns his money to the last penny. At the same time, sales of the model leave much to be desired. This fact is even more surprising against the background of the fact that the similarly priced Mazda CX-5 is offered with a not so wide range of powertrains and additional options, but still diverges in a considerable number of copies. The editors of AvtoTachki were looking for an answer to questions about what is the secret of the success of the Japanese and the failures of the French. The large and heavy Renault Koleos fits in well with the Russian winter. It is convenient to roll on it through road dirt and snowdrifts, it is comfortable to transport ...