Avondale Mazda

After taking our first peek at the Freestyle Cab Version of Mazda's all-new BT-50 utility, Avondale Mazda  can safely say: We want it!

Featuring the unique door configuration originally seen on the Mazda RX-8, the new Mazda BT-50 Freestyle Cab offers spacious seating for five and an extra-wide door opening on either side of the truck. And, to provide even more room for cargo, the rear seats fold up to a 90-degree position, making loading and transporting tools, boxes, and sports equipment easier than ever.

Our sentiments about Mazda's new midsize truck, however, go beyond love-at-first sight. Inside…

With the way gas prices have been rising lately, it is no wonder most automakers are looking at ways to combat this for customers. This includes Mazda as they are developing a new engine that can get over 70 MPG. Yes that is correct, 70 MPG.

The powerhouse we're speaking of is Mazda's new Skyactive-G 1.3-liter direct-injection gasoline engine. The reason, you might not have previously heard of it, is that it's never been used in a production application. That is - until now.

The new, trend-setting Skyactive-G 1.3-liter direct-injection gasoline engine is, in fact, about…