Episode

Mazda Says Today’s Hybrids Still Don’t Feel Good Enough To Drive

Podcast: Autoblog News
Published: Jun 12, 2026
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Summary

We can probably describe Mazda's road to electrification as a bit bumpy. Perhaps it's the company's occasional stubbornness (see: rotary engines), or due to its small size compared to the Japanese Big Three, Mazda just hasn't quite hit the nail on the head when it comes to building in-house hybrids ...