While Mazda’s flagship CX-9 is still in its second generation, the automaker recently rolled out two fresh special edition models. One of them is the Kuro Edition, which means Black in Japanese, and as you can probably guess is completely decked out in a smoky theme. 

Darpan tested one out over the course of a week to see what the fuss is about.

Think modern day Cadillacs are still the same cars your grandfather drove around in? The 2020 CT5-V would like a word.

We want the driver to always have this subconscious sense of confidence or connection while driving the car because it has the potential to let you go very, fast with very little effort,” said Mazda R&D powertrain manager Jay Chen during a virtual product presentation.

“The launch of the new GLA marks the culmination of the complete renewal of our compact car family,” says Britta Seeger, Daimler AG board of management member, in a news release.

During my week evaluating our loaner, I took it both on a long drive down the highway and the electric power steering gave wonderful feedback of the road.