Every year, car buyers look forward to the Car and Driver Editors’ Choice list. The magazine’s rigorous testing and expansive data is applied to hundreds of cars, and this year, four Mazda vehicles have made the list.
The Mazda vehicles honored by the publication for their design, performance and utility are the 2026 Mazda CX-50, 2026 Mazda CX-30, 2026 Mazda3 Hatchback and Sedan, and 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata and MX-5 Miata RF.
Read on to learn more about why each model made the list, and what features the editors of Car and Driver like best.
THE 2026 MAZDA CX-50
When you drive a 2026 Mazda CX-50, you’ll find more possibilities and a chance to go beyond the unexpected, with connected handling both on and off the road.
THE 2026 MAZDA CX-30
Every one of those features and assets are designed or engineered to enhance your drive, making the Mazda CX-30 a great choice to feel confident and empowered behind the wheel.
THE 2026 MAZDA3 SEDAN AND MAZDA3 HATCHBACK
According to the Car and Driver editors, these vehicles offer a “posh interior” and are “engaging to drive”, with manual transmission and all-wheel drive options. The 2026 Mazda3 Hatchback and Mazda3 Sedan are both “fun, refined, and reasonably efficient.”
The 2026 Mazda3 Sedan and the Mazda3 Hatchback were both meticulously crafted to feel as if it were built just for you. Its design also helps you to stand out, wherever you take it.
THE 2026 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA AND MX-5 MIATA RF
The 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata—and the MX-5 Miata RF version—were praised by Car and Driver for being “a joy to drive” and “purpose-built for driving enthusiasts.”
As Car and Driver noted, in the Mazda MX-5 Miata “open-top freedom comes standard,” which drivers have known about and loved for decades.
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