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Picking up where the last one left off, let's continue the list from numbers 40 to 31.
40) Mazda Axela (2nd generation) - The second-generation Axela is the first Mazda to use the economical start-stop technology called i-stop, which shuts down the engine when stopped and then starts again when it sets off. It's available with a choice of sedan and hatchback. The facelifted model in 2011 became the second Mazda to come with SKYACTIV Technology.
39) Mazda Atenza - Launched in 2002, the Atenza is the replacement of the Capella and it was first to incorporate Mazda's Zoom-Zoom philosophy. It was available with a choice of a sedan, station wagon, and a 5-door Sport hatchback.
38) Mazda BT-50 - Launched in 2006, the Thai-made BT-50 served as the replacement to the Fighter pickup truck and it's powered by a choice of petrol and diesel engines.. It is available in a choice of Regular, Freestyle, and Double Cab.
37) Mazda BT-50 (Second Generation) - The second-generation Mazda BT-50, unveiled at the 2010 Australian International Motor Show, delivers a more improved driving experience compared to the previous model while delivering a more striking impression thanks to its Nagare looks. Like the previous model, it was made in Thailand alongside its Ford Ranger relative.
36) Mazda CX-8 - The CX-8 is a luxury crossover, launched in late 2017, is served as the replacement for the trio of minivans such as the MPV, the Biante, and the Premacy. It offers three-row seating, a first for a JDM Mazda crossover. At launch, only the 2.2L SKYACTIV-D engine was offered but months later, it added a SKYACTIV-G 2.5T variant to the range.
35) Mazda CX-5 - Launched in 2012, the CX-5 crossover SUV is the first production Mazda to incorproate the Kodo design language first seen on the Shinari Concept. It was the first to be powered by a SKYACTIV-D diesel engine.
34) Mazda Sentia (Second Generation) - The second-generation Mazda Sentia was launched in 1995 and it's powered only with a 3.0L V6 engine producing 200PS of power while mated to a 4-speed automatic. The suspension is multilink at all sides for cornering equivalent of European imports. Did you know that the Kia Enterprise luxury sedan in 1997 was actually based on this car?
33) Furai Concept - Mazda envisioned a rotary-powered racecar in the form of the Furai Concept, which is based on an American Le Mans Series machine. It was quite a beauty to look at this concept racer but sadly met its demise when it caught fire while testing by a certain car magazine several years ago.
32) Eunos 800 - The Eunos 800 served as the flagship sedan of Mazda's Efini brand when it was launched in the fall of 1993. It was the first to come with the Miller Cycle engine.
31) Mazda MPV (Third-generation) - The third-generation MPV has gone upscale when it was launched in early 2006. The 2.3L petrol engine can be specified with either natural aspiration or a direct injection turbo engine for better performance. It was sold in some markets as the Mazda 8.
...next time, let's jot down numbers 30 to 21 on the list of the top 100 Mazdas. Check back soon!
40) Mazda Axela (2nd generation) - The second-generation Axela is the first Mazda to use the economical start-stop technology called i-stop, which shuts down the engine when stopped and then starts again when it sets off. It's available with a choice of sedan and hatchback. The facelifted model in 2011 became the second Mazda to come with SKYACTIV Technology.
39) Mazda Atenza - Launched in 2002, the Atenza is the replacement of the Capella and it was first to incorporate Mazda's Zoom-Zoom philosophy. It was available with a choice of a sedan, station wagon, and a 5-door Sport hatchback.
38) Mazda BT-50 - Launched in 2006, the Thai-made BT-50 served as the replacement to the Fighter pickup truck and it's powered by a choice of petrol and diesel engines.. It is available in a choice of Regular, Freestyle, and Double Cab.
37) Mazda BT-50 (Second Generation) - The second-generation Mazda BT-50, unveiled at the 2010 Australian International Motor Show, delivers a more improved driving experience compared to the previous model while delivering a more striking impression thanks to its Nagare looks. Like the previous model, it was made in Thailand alongside its Ford Ranger relative.
36) Mazda CX-8 - The CX-8 is a luxury crossover, launched in late 2017, is served as the replacement for the trio of minivans such as the MPV, the Biante, and the Premacy. It offers three-row seating, a first for a JDM Mazda crossover. At launch, only the 2.2L SKYACTIV-D engine was offered but months later, it added a SKYACTIV-G 2.5T variant to the range.
35) Mazda CX-5 - Launched in 2012, the CX-5 crossover SUV is the first production Mazda to incorproate the Kodo design language first seen on the Shinari Concept. It was the first to be powered by a SKYACTIV-D diesel engine.
34) Mazda Sentia (Second Generation) - The second-generation Mazda Sentia was launched in 1995 and it's powered only with a 3.0L V6 engine producing 200PS of power while mated to a 4-speed automatic. The suspension is multilink at all sides for cornering equivalent of European imports. Did you know that the Kia Enterprise luxury sedan in 1997 was actually based on this car?
33) Furai Concept - Mazda envisioned a rotary-powered racecar in the form of the Furai Concept, which is based on an American Le Mans Series machine. It was quite a beauty to look at this concept racer but sadly met its demise when it caught fire while testing by a certain car magazine several years ago.
32) Eunos 800 - The Eunos 800 served as the flagship sedan of Mazda's Efini brand when it was launched in the fall of 1993. It was the first to come with the Miller Cycle engine.
31) Mazda MPV (Third-generation) - The third-generation MPV has gone upscale when it was launched in early 2006. The 2.3L petrol engine can be specified with either natural aspiration or a direct injection turbo engine for better performance. It was sold in some markets as the Mazda 8.
...next time, let's jot down numbers 30 to 21 on the list of the top 100 Mazdas. Check back soon!
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