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Mazda can be summed up in a single word: bold. Not only do its cars generally look like nothing else on the market, but it’s also invested heavily in innovative engine technology.

So, while many car makers have moved to smaller turbocharged engines, Mazda instead offers larger motors that are still efficient. For example, the entry-level petrol option in the Mazda 3 is a 2.0-litre unit –&nbsp;far larger than what you’ll find in most rivals – but it remains very clean.

Highlights of Mazda’s line-up include the MX-5 sports car, which has won our Convertible of the Year Award multiple times, and the CX-5 large SUV, which was named as our inaugural best car for dog owners.

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This is the face-lifted Mazda MX-5, which will go on sale in early 2009. Although few details have been released, the face-lift appears to be mild, with changes focussing on the front end of the car and including new black fog light surrounds and a new front splitter. The current 1.8- and 2.0-litre engines will not be changed.

The face-lifted car will be unveiled in the metal at the Paris motor show on October 2.

This is the face-lifted Mazda MX-5, which will go on sale in early 2009. Although few details have been released, the face-lift appears to be mild, with changes focussing on the front end of the car and including new black fog light surrounds and a new front splitter.

The current 1.8- and 2.0-litre engines will not be changed. The face-lifted car will be unveiled in the metal at the Paris motor show on October 2.