Critical Knowledge:

2010 Mazda 3: The 2010 Mazda 3 is completely redesigned. Highlights include more powerful engines, new colors, and new available features such as Bose Centerpoint audio, rain-sensing wipers, dual-zone climate control, adaptive front lighting and keyless entry with push-button starting. Sedan, hatchback and Mazdaspeed variants return for 2010.

2010 Mazda 5: For 2010, the Mazda 5 gains standard traction and stability control on all trim levels, and there's a new Liquid Silver paint color available.

2010 Mazda 6: The 2010 Mazda 6 sees minor equipment and trim level changes after a redesign for 2009. A new Touring Plus trim level arrives and the pricey Grand Touring model loses standard equipment.

2010 CX-7: The 2010 Mazda CX-7 crossover SUV is significantly updated. A new standard engine produces less power but greater fuel economy. Styling is freshened inside and out, modifications are made to quiet the interior and deliver improved handling, and a blind-spot information system is now optional.

2010 CX-9: Mazda gives the 2010 CX-9 a mid-life update with new design cues, revised interior trim, repackaged option groups, and a new Dolphin Gray paint color.

2010 MX-5 Miata: The Mazda MX-5 Miata received a significant update for 2009, so changes for 2010 are minor. The SV model is gone, the Sport model is no longer offered with the power-retractable hardtop, and both the Havana Brown interior color and Marble White exterior paint are eliminated for 2010.

2010 RX-8: The 2010 Mazda RX-8 can be painted any way you want, as long as it's Sparkling Black, Liquid Silver, Aurora Blue or Velocity Red with a Black interior. The Touring trim level is discontinued, and Grand Touring models get a power sunroof and satellite radio.

2010 Tribute: The 2010 Mazda Tribute sees changes to the color palette, cancellation of V-6 trim levels except the Grand Touring, and added standard equipment to other Tribute models.