This month’s issue is dedicated to the Japanese ‘Zoom Zoom’ brand that is Mazda, a manufacturer who aim to make cars that are fun, different and exciting to drive, as well as catering for the family car sector brilliantly.

Or, as they themselves put it: “At Mazda, we create cars that exceed expectations. Everything we do is daring, ingenious and fun.

“Our cars all have that extra-special ‘Zoom-Zoom’ factor: sports-inspired design and motoring in their soul. Pushing back the boundaries, setting new standards in style and comfort: that’s the Mazda way. And when it comes to performance and safety, we’re a carmaker you can count on.”

To discover if all this brand speak is true, we’ve lined up a variety of Mazdas to road test.

We’ve got the big bhp Mazda 3MPS, power leader of the hot hatch market. Then there’s the legendary MX-5, tested here in Black Edition special specification. And, catering for the urban chic supermini crowd, there’s the Mazda 2, here in 1.5 Sport spec.

And finally, there’s the large family-orientated Mazda 6 Sport Estate: A wide selection of cars, to showcase the eclectic nature of Mazda’s range. Are they exciting? Practical? And, more importantly, fun to drive and own? Read on to find out…

Thanks for reading Road Magazine. Do share us with your friends, and check out our ace daily blog.

autocar banzai japanese mazda mazda2 sport mazda 3mps mazda6 estate Mazda MX-5 motor show new cars performance cars sport