We all know the most revered models like the RX-7 and Miata. As well as the best selling models, like the CX-5. But there are so many Mazda models that simply do not get the love and attention. Some of these models are great! Do you have a favorite that is less noticed?
Personally I love the CX-3. It’s a compact, lightweight, AWD, unique vehicle that I find hilarious to drive.
There’s also the Mazda5, which has fully independent suspension front and rear, light for a van, and has fantastic utility. I think it’s a shame that these models are gone, but few people bought them, so they we discontinued.
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The 626. I loved mine so much I bought a 2nd one. Great cars except for the Ford cd4e tranny.
Don’t know if it’s unloved necessarily, but the late model 626 will always have a special place in my heart. I grew up in one and it was always loyal even with the hell my family put it through. Currently drive a 3, and the old car just sits. Gonna be a sad day when it has to go though.
Mazda5 cheap and practical
Half the price of my Camry off the lot… and I can’t wait to get rid of that Camry.
MX-3 with 1.8 V6
Mx-6 and mx-3 get no love
I had the chance to buy an mx3 for 1k a few years ago, I had to turn it down because of financial troubles at the time. I love those little goofy things
just me but I dont like the feel of Mazda 2. short snouts just don’t have that appeal to me
I had a light blue Mazda Demio in Japan. I loved it. Fit in super super well with the rest of the boxy cars, making it actually one if the sleeker cars on the road hahaha.
The 1st gen (80’s ?) MPV was a beast. Basically a small SUV before it’s time. Especially with the AWD. A 1st gen 5 with an AWD system would have been nice too.
Easily the Mazda Lantis type R I’ve had 2 now, one was my first car so that’s probably why I like them so much
Mazdaspeed 3
I’ll see your Speed3 and raise you a MazdaSPEED6.
I mean, I don’t know if it’s underappreciated by fans. I’d say underappreciated by manufacturer.
What? That car had a huge number of fanboys in its heyday, was in Forza, Need for Speed, had the forums (Mazdaspeedforums and NATOR), and an entire cult around it. Probably one of the most beloved Mazdas of the last 20 years.
Right answer. Lost in the world of GTI’s and WRX’s. Loved my 2013 and learned all about modifying turbo 4’s.
> There’s also the Mazda5, which has fully independent suspension front and rear, light for a van, and has fantastic utility. I think it’s a shame that these models are gone, but few people bought them, so they we discontinued.
Oddly, my dealer couldn’t get Mazda 5 in quick enough, demand what that high here in northern VA. Though they did have three white sport M/T models for a long time.
Came here to say this. Plus, it’s one of the cutest cars I’ve ever looked at.
Was going to say this. My dad has one of the last 5’s sold in Canada and it’s honestly an amazing package.
Used to love the look of the mx6 mysteir
B-series. I like those for some reason.
I’m with you!
I’m actually hoping to find one in a couple years when I can afford it. Gonna be very hard to find one that isn’t rusted to shit around the parts though unfortunately.
I love the Rx-8 as a kid, way before I watched initial D and discovered the rx-7s. Now I can finally afford them but they’re just a little too old and impractical.
I grew up being toted around in a green mid 90s MPV. Loved that car
“Rolling in MPV’s, every week we made forty g’s.” #EntertheWuTang(36Chambers)30yearanniversary
Mazda RX3 13B turbo 600 hp
I agree with both of those. We got our sister in law a used Mazda5 awhile back because they were so affordable compared to something like an Odyssey. I know they are very different but it has worked out just fine for their family of four.
The CX3 is fun to drive and I have been tempted over the past few years but I think I’m just going with a new Mazda3 turbo hatch
The MX-3 was really neat and fun to drive, especially with the 1.8 V6 and manual transmission.
Even a basic Protege was more fun to zip around in than a Corolla or Civic back in the day.