
CZECH YOUR 6
TorqueIt’s Japanese versus Czech, sportiness versus space. How does the popular low-slung Mazda 6 square up against the roomy Skoda Superb?

THE DOCTOR IS IN
TorqueOur senior writer is no doctor, but he felt like one after being consulted by “patients” who were in need of a new car.

A LOVE NOTE TO NOODLES
TorqueOur new columnist is a physician who is also a certified petrolhead and one of the Torque team’s core contributors.

DANCING IN THE SNOW
TorqueDriving Mazda cars in the soft, white stuff was a blast that left this “winter dancer” wanting more.

ICHIRO HIROSE
TorqueMANAGING EXECUTIVE OFFICER; POWERTRAIN DEVELOPMENT, VEHICLE DEVELOPMENT MAZDA MOTOR VELOPMENT AND PRODUCT PLANNING OR CORPORATION

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
TorqueWith the new mazda cx-9, there is no need for compromises.

PREDATOR AND PREY
TorqueDoes the powerful Harrier have what it takes to hunt the sporty CX-5?

JAPANESE CROSSOVER, CONTINENTAL FLAVOUR
TorqueWith its improvements in ride, handling and equipment, the second-generation Mazda CX-5 feels even more European than the first one.

ONE MILLION X TWO
TorqueTwo of the industry’s most iconic sports car numbers reached their 1,000,000 production milestone one after the other – Germany’s Porsche 911 last month and Japan’s Mazda MX-5 last year.

JAPANESE CROSSOVER, CONTINENTAL FLAVOUR
TorqueWith its improvements in ride, handling and equipment, the second-generation Mazda CX-5 feels even more European than the first one.

HITOSHI TAKAMATSU
TorqueDEPUTY PROGRAMME MANAGER, MX-5 MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION

ROADSTER-RIFIC
TorqueTwo-litre roadsters don’t come any more terrific than the Mazda MX-5 and Porsche 718 Boxster.

SAMURAI SHOWDOWN
TorqueWhich of these four “samurai” would appeal the most to urban warriors seeking a practical, comfortable and stylish Japanese crossover?

All nippon airways
TorqueNipponese open-air driving is defined by the latest Mazda MX-5 and the last Honda S2000.

Muay Thai match
TorqueWhich of these Thai-made basic saloons can throw a knockout punch in value for money?

Roadster Redux
TorqueMazda returns to basics (and a 6-speed automatic) for its signature sports car.

One-To-One With 121
TorqueToday’s Mazda 2 meets its adorable ancestor from 25 years ago, the 121.

Urban Activity Vehicles
TorqueThese competing crossovers are automotive UAVs designed to navigate the concrete jungle and the occasional park.

Dynamic Duo
TorqueThese two mid-size saloons from Mazda and Ford are spacious, well-equipped and very athletic.

"Estate” Of The Art
TorqueThis pair of Nipponese station wagons have just hit town, and while they may have identical bodystyles, they could not be more different to drive.