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Why the first Mazda CX-5 Hybrid will be more fun to drive than the Toyota RAV4
There’s one key reason why Mazda insists its first hybrid CX-5 will be more engaging to drive than its most dominant rival.
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Top 10 mid-size PHEV family SUVs in 2026
Here are our picks of the best plug-in hybrid medium SUVs for growing Aussie families keen to lower their fuel costs.
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2026 Mazda CX-5 expected to be only slightly more popular
Mazda Australia forecasts a small sales lift for its new CX-5, despite higher prices, stronger mid-size SUV competition, and no hybrid option – yet.
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2026 CarExpert Choice winner: Best Affordable Sports Car
The Mazda MX-5's formula is so simple, and yet that's what makes this affordable sports car so brilliant.
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2026 Mazda MX-5 goes green in Japan, Australian updates to be confirmed
The Mazda MX-5 is debuting a new Zinc Green paint colour in Japan, and it's the first green hue to be offered with the fourth-generation roadster.
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Mazda CX-3 nameplate to live on with new Thai-built small SUV
Mazda has a new small electrified SUV entering production in 2027, and it'll wear the familiar CX-3 nameplate.
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Mazda delays its next in-house EV even before starting work on it
Mazda has new EVs thanks to its Chinese partner Changan, but an EV developed entirely in-house has now been delayed further.
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The Chinese cars from non-Chinese brands that we're most excited for
New Chinese cars are coming to Australia not just via Chinese brands like BYD, Chery and GWM, but also through much more familiar and established brands.
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2026 Mazda CX-6e price and specs
Mazda's first mid-size electric SUV in Australia, due in September, is priced to undercut top-selling rivals from Tesla, BYD and Zeekr.
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2026 Mazda CX-6e prices: New electric SUV undercuts Tesla, BYD
Mazda's all-new CX-6e electric SUV will offer sharp pricing when it arrives later this year, plus a launch pre-order offer like the 6e.
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Mazda Australia’s new EVs won’t get petrol engines
Between EVs, plug-in hybrids, petrols, diesels and, soon, hybrids, Mazda Australia says it has enough bases covered.
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Mazda CX-6e coming late 2026 with mid-$55,000 starting price
Mazda's China-sourced CX-6e will be its new EV rival to the popular Tesla Model Y when it arrives later this year, and it looks to be sharply priced.
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Mazda commits to affordable compact cars in Australia as it considers new-generation successors
The 12-year-old Mazda 2 and CX-3 are safe in Australia for now, but it's unclear what form their replacement/s will take, and when.
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James Wong
2026 Mazda CX-5 priced for Australia
The new Mazda CX-5 has been priced from under $40,000 ahead of its mid-year arrival, promising "significant value" over the SUV it replaces.
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Why Mazda is developing its own hybrid system for the new CX-5
The next-generation Mazda CX-5 will be joined by an in-house developed hybrid powertrain, rather than another one borrowed from Toyota.
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James Wong
2026 Mazda CX-5: How emissions laws strangled new SUV's engine
Mazda Australia has explained why the new CX-5's petrol engine makes less grunt, and why we're not taking Europe's mild-hybrid version.
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