Anyone buying new Mazda ?

Don't see many of them around. Their petrols are reliable but not fast at all. They also don't have much torque.

Went with a work colleague to buy a Mazda 3 Skyactiv X hatchback. It was 3 years old if I remember correctly. Nice car, good interior and looks great. Not very practical as the rear space is poor.

I'd say their diesel engine issues have caused a lot of reputation damage. Awful engineering for that 2.2 diesel engine. Their lack of customer care for those affected left a lot to be desired too.

See a few CX 60 around good looking motor.

I just don't see what they do differently. The Skyactiv X engine doesn't deliver enough low down shove or get the mpg a Corolla does. Suspension is on the firm side and other rivals are more practical. Good looking cars though.

All cars have gone down a small bit in terms of finish but Mazda have fallen off a cliff.

I used to be a die hard Mazda man but last time I went car viewing was utterly underwhelmed by their offering. A lot of their interiors were very plasticy.

That said, still a wholly reliable car.

I'm not exactly in the market for a €60k motor but this in Mazda's cherry red would get my order if I was.

Probably won’t sell here due to VRT. And I wouldn’t trust a Mazda diesel after the absolute shitshow of the 2.2