Mazda believes a car and driver should have a relationship similar to that of a horse and its rider. This is called Jinba-ittai, a philosophy that lies at the heart of Mazda's vehicle development.

The Scat Pack Plus, with a base MSRP of $54,995, features a 550-hp twin-turbo inline-six engine and standard all-wheel drive, and it launches from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds.

There's a reason why the Solterra is hot, hitting an all-time high sales record in March. The model benefits from significant upgrades for the new model year.