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Mazda Forum Mazda began selling cars in the U.S. in 1970. In the early part of the decade, the automaker rolled out the RX-2. Powered by the noted 12A rotary, the RX-2 introduced America to Mazda's effort to build fun-to-drive and affordable cars. The decade also saw the introduction of the RX-3, RX-4 and now iconic rotary-powered RX-7 sports car. In 1979, the Ford Motor Company purchased a 25 percent stake in Mazda after the Japanese company encountered a number of financial difficulties.

While development of the RX-7 and RX-8 was progressing, Mazda was also stoking the fires behind America's love affair with the roadster. Released in 1989, the Mazda Miata presented buyers with timeless styling and drop top fun at an affordable price. Better yet, it was more reliable than the British classics it aimed to mimic. Over the years, the Miata was upgraded visually and internally; a Mazda MX5 Miata PRHT (Power Retractable Hard Top) model was released in 2006.

Mazda's mainstream passenger car heritage goes back to introductions of the Mazda GLC and Mazda 626 in the late 1970s. These vehicles were the precursors to the Mazda3 and Mazda6, and along the way were treated to the Mazda GLX trim package. Other sedans, including the Mazda 929 and Mazda Millenia, rounded out the lineup, while the Mazda MPV attempted to quench buyers' thirsts for a family-friendly minivan. Like many of its competitors, Mazda eventually abandoned the minivan segment, offering the Mazda CX-7 and Mazda CX-9 instead. Two other models, the Mazda B-Series pickup and Mazda Tribute (and Mazda Tribute Hybrid with limited availability), are essentially rebadged Ford models, and though serving small niches, they lack Mazda's inherently sporty nature. Looking into Mazda's future via recent concept cars like the Mazda Furai and Mazda Taiki suggests that the company is intent on pushing the envelope in terms of sports car styling, whereas the Mazda Kiyora and Mazda Kazamai hint at the future of more mainstream vehicles.

mazdaforum.com - americans were first introduced to Mazda's performance mindset with the debut of the Mazda R100 and then again with the launch of the RX-2, RX-3, RX-4, and the Mazda RX-7. This sports car, rivaling rides including the Nissan Z, was redesigned twice, at which time the car was re-released as the 232-hps Mazda RX-8.

mazda3forums.com - the new millennium has seen Mazda regain its stride. New models like the Mazda3 and CX-9 have broadened the company's customer base and won over a whole new generation of fans, while the enthusiast-oriented RX-8 and Mazdaspeed models have exemplified the company's "Zoom-Zoom" philosophy.

mazdaworld.org - Mazda offers a collection of vehicles and Mazda Accessories that are generally more fun to drive than their competition. The MX-5 is vehicle for driving enjoyment, and the sporty Mazda3 continues to be one of the best choices. The CX-9 crossover remains a compelling choice in an increasingly crowded field.

mazdas247.com - the company's name, "Mazda," derives from Ahura Mazda, a god of the earliest civilizations in West Asia. We have interpreted Ahura Mazda, the god of wisdom, intelligence and harmony, as the symbol of the origin of both Eastern and Western civilizations, and also as a symbol of automobile making culture.

themazdaforum.com - Mazda has a tradition of building zippy and fun compact cars. Its predecessor, the Protege, was known for its exceptional chassis and handling. The Mazda 3, launched for the 2004 model year and completely redesigned for 2010, continues that trend of good performance and a fresh modern body design.