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The compact SUV is the vehicle many Canadian households rely on for everything from the school run to a long weekend away. The 2027 Mazda CX-5 and the 2027 Honda CR-V are two names that show up on almost every shortlist, so a side-by-side look is a smart step before you decide. This guide compares the two where it counts most in daily driving:... Read more

Rain in the morning, wet leaves at lunch and frost by evening: Canadian roads can change several times in a single day. All-wheel drive is one of the first features many shoppers ask about for that reason. Mazda's system has its own name, i-Activ AWD, and it works a little differently from what many people expect. So what does it do, and how... Read more

Every trip carries people who matter to you. That makes crash test results worth a few minutes of reading before you choose your next vehicle. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) runs some of the toughest tests in the industry, and its highest honour is the TOP SAFETY PICK+ award. Mazda holds eight 2026 TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, the... Read more

Mazda builds two SUVs that sit close together in the lineup and share a lot of strengths. The 2027 CX-30 and the 2027 CX-5 both come with standard i-Activ AWD, both nameplates hold an IIHS 2026 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, and both run a 2.5 L 4-cylinder engine on regular fuel. That makes the choice a pleasant one, since either way you get a... Read more

There is a common assumption that once you need a bigger vehicle, you have to give up the parts of driving you actually enjoy. Bigger usually means softer steering, a numb chassis, and a ride that feels more like piloting a couch than driving a car. Mazda has spent years pushing back on that idea. Across the CX-50, CX-70, and CX-90, Mazda... Read more

Plug-in hybrids sit in an interesting spot between a traditional gas engine and a fully electric vehicle. They can run on electric power alone for daily errands, then switch over to gasoline for longer trips, without asking the driver to plan around charging stations. For some drivers, that flexibility is exactly what they need. For others, a... Read more

Premium badges often get credit for things that come down to engineering, not emblems. A smooth inline-six engine, a composed ride, a quiet cabin, and materials that feel genuinely upscale are all things Mazda has built into the CX-70 MHEV, and the price of entry does not carry a luxury markup. If you have been cross-shopping premium midsize... Read more

The subcompact SUV segment is crowded, but two names come up again and again on Canadian shopping lists: the Mazda CX-30 and the Hyundai Kona. Both promise an easy-to-park footprint with room for weekend gear, but the way they deliver that promise is different in ways that matter once you are behind the wheel. This guide breaks down power,... Read more

Shopping for a compact SUV means comparing more than a spec sheet. It means figuring out which vehicle actually feels right on your daily commute, on a weekend road trip, and on the school run in the rain. The 2026 Mazda CX-5 and the 2026 Toyota RAV4 are two of the most popular options in the segment, and both have loyal followings. This guide... Read more

Back-to-school season changes the shape of a daily drive. There are more stops near school zones, earlier mornings, and a commute that suddenly includes drop-off traffic that wasn't there in July. None of that requires a different vehicle, but it does put a few specific features to the test more than usual, from how quickly the cabin warms up to... Read more

Fall in the Lower Mainland has a short window. The maples turn, the passes stay clear a little longer, and then the rain settles in for the season. Getting out for a drive while the colour holds is worth planning for, and where you're headed can help decide which Mazda in the driveway makes more sense for the trip. Burnaby sits close to a good... Read more