Mazda $30,000 - $50,000
2008 Mazda CX-9
#3 in Affordable Large SUVs
The CX-9 delivers a cavernous interior with seating for seven, a long list of safety equipment, and a smooth on-pavement ride, but can't match the interior quality or value of others in its class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.1 |
| Performance: | 8.0 |
| Exterior: | 8.6 |
| Interior: | 7.8 |
| Safety: | 9.3 |
| Reliability: | 9.0 |
2007 Mazda CX-9
The CX-9 delivers a cavernous interior with seating for seven, a long list of safety equipment, and a smooth on-pavement ride, but can't match the car-like performance or value of others in its class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.2 |
| Performance: | 8.0 |
| Exterior: | 8.7 |
| Interior: | 7.7 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |
2008 Mazda RX-8
#2 in Affordable Sports Cars
The RX-8's ranking is based on its powerful and lightweight rotary engine, as well as its smooth handling, stylish cabin, and comfortable two-passenger rear seat. Despite its poor fuel economy and frequent maintenance requirements, the ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.6 |
| Performance: | 8.6 |
| Exterior: | 7.4 |
| Interior: | 7.8 |
| Safety: | 8.9 |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
2007 Mazda RX-8
The RX-8 impresses reviewers with its unique, powerful and light-weight rotary engine, as well as its smooth handling, stylish cabin and comfortable two-passenger rear seat. Nevertheless, its powerplant's constant need of maintenance, poor fuel economy, ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.3 |
| Performance: | 8.9 |
| Exterior: | 7.4 |
| Interior: | 8.1 |
| Safety: | 8.9 |
| Reliability: | 4.0 |





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