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Mazda CX-9
Advice

Mazda CX-9 vs Kia Sorento vs Toyota Kluger: Which best-selling seven-seat SUV should I buy?

We’re so spoiled for choice when it comes to people-moving SUVs that it’s tough to know where to start if you’re a new buyer. Byron Mathioudakis evaluates three of the current seven-seater choices on the market.

Mazda CX-9 ANCAP crash test
News

Mazda CX-9 5 star ANCAP rating gives Mazda its safest range ever

The Japanese giant now has the safest range of models available in its history after it aces ANCAP tests for its CX-9 SUV.

Mazda CX-9 undergoing ANCAP crash test
News

Mazda CX-9 awarded ANCAP 5 star safety rating

Mazda’s all-new seven-seater CX-9 SUV aces ANCAP crash tests to earn maximum points for safety.

Ford Mustang
COTY

2017 Wheels Car of the Year: The early contenders

Your form guide to some of the early standouts for the 2017 Wheels Car of the Year award

Mazda CX 9 Front Side Jpg
News

New Mazda CX-9 to offer broader range and greater value

The missing piece in Mazda’s impressive ‘SkyActiv’ passenger-car range – the new-gen CX-9 seven-seat SUV – goes on sale in Australia next month.

Skoda Kodiaq spy pic
News

2017 Skoda Kodiaq spy pics

Look out Mazda CX-9! The spacious Skoda Kodiaq will be snapping at your heels in the not-too-distant future

Honda Civic RS sedan
News

New cars on sale in Australia: June and July

Wheels magazine talks us through the latest cars hitting showroom floors this winter. In this edition, we preview the upcoming Honda Civic sedan.

Mazda CX-9 driving off boat
News

Mazda CX-9 leads way on active safety

Active safety will be front and centre when Mazda’s large SUV contender hits the streets

2017 Volkswagen CrossBlue large SUV spy pics
News

2017 Volkswagen CrossBlue large SUV spy pics

Volkswagen will woo seven-seater buyers with this one, expected late next year as a 2018 model

MPS badge could help Mazda with premium push
News

MPS badge could help Mazda with premium push

Buyer shift towards premium models may sharpen the pencils for Mazda’s business case to revive the MPS badge in Australia

Mazda CX 9 Jpg
News

Updated Mazda CX-9 due to arrive in Australia mid 2016

New Mazda CX-9 to be most economical in its class; bursting with new equipment.

Mazda CX 9 Front Production Linbe Jpg
News

Brand-new Mazda CX-9 begins production

Mazda's sharp new CX-9 is expected to hit Australian showrooms in mere months, joining the popular CX-3 and CX-5 in Mazda’s SUV range.

Red Opel Astra Front Side Jpg
Advice

Top 4 popular cars to debut in 2016

The most popular new models to debut in Australia over 2016 are bound to be small cars or SUVs. Here are four of the best, and a look at the rest.

Seven Seater Seats Jpg
Advice

The seven best seven-seaters

The addition of two extra seats in SUVs are a popular choice for growing families. We take a look at the seven best seven-seaters available in Australia.

2016 Mazda CX-9 revealed
Industry

2016 Mazda CX-9 revealed

LA Motor Show: Larger, more efficient seven-seat 2016 Mazda CX-9 gets the SkyActiv treatment, sticks with turbo

Mazda CX 5 Jpg
Advice

Best Value SUVs 2015

This booming segment offers one of those rare creations that’s trendy yet sensible, desirable yet affordable.

Large SUV/4WD: Gold Star Value Awards 2015
Best Value Cars

Large SUV/4WD: Gold Star Value Awards 2015

Smooth beats rough but you can have either

Quickshifter: What other people were reading this week
News

Quickshifter: What other people were reading this week

Reviews of new cars drew plenty of eyeballs to Wheels, but a comparison of a new BMW with a classic pleased more

Mazda CX-9 Spy Photo
News

This is the 2016 Mazda CX-9 seven-seater

An all-new large SUV from Mazda breaks cover ahead of a mid-2016 Aussie launch, marking the final chapter of the Japanese maker’s model renewal

Mazda 3 price drop
News

Prices slashed: Why 2015 is the best time to buy a new car

Good news for consumers as lower tariffs spark lower prices in Australia

Toyota Corolla
News

2014 car sales: Australia’s Hottest 100

The complete list of the Top 100 vehicles rockin' Oz

Kia Sorento Si
Best Value Cars

Large SUV/4WD: Gold Star Value Awards 2014

The Kia Sorento shows why buying a diesel can add up

Mazda breaks New Territory
News

Mazda breaks New Territory

Mazda has put the squeeze on Territory, Kluger and Captiva, with new front-drive CX-9 variants starting from just $44,425

COTY 2008 - Mazda CX-9
COTY

2008 Car of the Year Finalist: Mazda CX-9

A roomy, refined and surprisingly dynamic large SUV, but mould remains unbroken.