It’s not often that carmakers roll out update after update for consecutive model years, but Mazda isn’t just any carmaker. They’re an extremely self-aware brand, and the passion they show for their products and overall attention to detail hasn’t gone unnoticed.

  

I’ve long been a bit of a Mazda fan. I don’t like to play favorites when it comes to brands, but as far as their European lineup is concerned, I’d rank Mazda above all other Japanese manufacturers. They make good-looking cars, with high quality interiors and solid driving dynamics.