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Week 5 - Mazda CX-9: Thirsty for more

The CX-9 offers more of everything to its customer. It turns out it also asks for a bit more!
September 19, 2018
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Week 4 - Mazda CX-9: At your service

The long-termer goes in for routine maintenance, and here’s the lowdown on what to expect
September 11, 2018
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Week 3 - Mazda CX-9: Safe as houses

Unlike some other carmakers, Mazda doesn’t skimp on safety features even for the base model
September 03, 2018
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Week 2 - Mazda CX-9: Sticking to values

Mazda claims to have built the CX-9 around certain core principles. Does it actually live up to these?
August 26, 2018
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Week 1 - Mazda CX-9: Bold and beautiful

The Japanese automaker’s flagship SUV is the perfect blend of elegance, practicality and comfort. But how is it to live with in the long-term?
July 31, 2018
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Week 6 - Mazda CX-5 AWD: Worthy winner

We say farewell to the CX-5 after six weeks at wheels HQ. During its time here with us, it’s reaffirmed our decision to award it as our 2018 Best Crossover of the year
June 04, 2018
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Week 5 - Mazda CX-5 AWD: Servicing made easy

Galadari’s comprehensive 50 point check will ensure your Mazda is running like a dream — and they’ll offer you a courtesy car and have a drop off service too
May 28, 2018
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Week 4 - Mazda CX-5 AWD: Quiet riot!

This is a cracking little crossover that has it all in its locker. It goes about its business in a quiet, unassuming manner — until you turn on the AC. Keep some earplugs handy...
May 21, 2018
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Week 3 - 2018 Mazda CX-5 AWD: Inside out

Most will agree that the CX-5 boasts pretty sweet exterior styling, but is Mazda’s crossover just as good on the inside?
May 14, 2018
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Week 2 - 2018 Mazda CX-5 AWD: Rough with the smooth

It doesn’t just look really good — our 2018 Best Crossover of the Year also has the performance chops to go with that sultry exterior
May 07, 2018
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Week 1 - Mazda CX-5 AWD: World beater

The CX-5 is brilliant (it wouldn’t have won Best Crossover in our 2018 CotY awards otherwise...) but will we still like the Mazda after spending six weeks with it?
April 30, 2018
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Week 6 - GMC Acadia Denali AWD: Goodbye old friend

We’ve put the Acadia to a variety of tests during its six-week stay with us and it has passed them all. It departs wheels HQ with glowing praise.
April 03, 2018
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Week 5 - GMC Acadia Denali AWD: Rough with the smooth

It may not exactly be considered as a trail conqueror, however it can certainly deliver on its promise of all-wheel drive capability for those who enjoy the great outdoors
March 26, 2018
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Week 4 - GMC Acadia Denali AWD: Excellent service

Our GMC Acadia is back in a jiffy from the service centre — but hang on a moment, what is that strange rattling sound that we can hear?
March 19, 2018
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Week 3 - GMC Acadia Denali AWD: Flat out of luck!

We are left feeling deflated after our long-termer gets a puncture and is then taken away for its 20,000km service. Blimey, we must really like the hunky GMC...
March 12, 2018

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