There is nothing quite as American as hitting the road for a family road trip. Some of your best memories as a kid probably involve riding in the back seat, playing “I Spy” and “State License Tag Bingo” with your siblings. Gone are the days of clunky station wagons or old-fashioned vans, however. Today’s family vehicles include sophisticated and stylish Mazda SUVs, from the subcompact Mazda CX 30 to the three-row CX-9. Walker Renton Mazda gives you this overview of our best road trip vehicles so you can decide which best suits your needs.

The crossover SUV market is one of the most competitive in the auto industry. There is no shortage of options, however, one vehicle that stands out is the 2020 Mazda CX-30, now available at our Renton, WA Mazda dealership. Here is our comprehensive 2020 Mazda CX-30 review so you can decide if it is the right choice for your lifestyle. See what all the fuss is about by coming into Walker’s Renton Mazda serving the Seattle-Tacoma area for a test drive.

You know the brand’s name after years in the vehicle space, but Mazda has reached deep into its goodie bag and pulled out all the stops for the 2020 model. Ranked No. 2 based on its score in the compact car category, the 2020 Mazda3 is an 8.5 out of 10 and second in compact cars, hatchbacks, and small cars. 

Nearly 100 million Americans planned on taking a road trip last year. That's 40% of adults in the country! 

At Walker’s Renton Mazda, we’re committed to showcasing only the most reliable new and used Mazda vehicles while providing expert service for car owners. Make sure your car is dependable and ready for the journey. With our ultimate road trip car checklist, you can prepare for your trip without unexpected disasters popping up along the way.

Start your journey with these 11 car servicing tips!

What does the future hold for Mazda sports cars? The Mazda RX-Vision offers a glimpse at an exciting future and can reach production before the end of 2020. There could even be a road-going version of the Mazda RX, which would be the company's first car with a rotary engine since 2011. 

Some of the fastest cars from the Mazda brand include the Mazda Miata RF, Mazda CX-9, Mazda 3 Grand Touring, and the Mazda 6 signature. The Mazda 3 Grand Touring features a 2.5-liter four-cylinder SKYACTIV engine, which delivers 184 horsepower. The Miata is fitted with a 2.0-liter 16 valve four-cylinder SKYACTIV engine producing 155 horsepower.

Whether cruising low and slow along the boulevard, zipping down the highway or winding through countryside backroads with your sweetheart, no ride is complete without the perfect soundtrack—and no perfect soundtrack is complete without a premium set of speakers.

The Mazda brand has paid homage to its native country over the years since its inception. The company is based in Fuchu, Aki District, Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan. Here, they produced some of the world’s most prestigious car models like the Mazda CX-9. They have just released the new Mazda CX-9 model for 2020. So far, it has all the hallmarks that the most exceptional car in the SUV category would have.

Owning a Mazda means being part of the enriched heritage that’s inherent to the brand. With a Mazda, the promise of safety and dependability comes not only from the car’s design but pairing it with the right accessories. That’s why it’s essential to choose the right tires for your Mazda vehicle. At Walker's Renton Mazda, we provide premium service for your Mazda vehicles and offer a selection of certified parts. Here’s our guide to buying tires for a Mazda.

In 2015, CNN named Mazda the 4th most reliable brand, and in 2017, the Telegraph called it the 11th most dependable car. In Japanese, the word Mazda means wisdom. Mazda’s philosophy of wisdom? Safety and simplicity.