The Mazda3 is IMHO, the most attractive compact sedan or hatchback in America under $35K. On the downside, it’s been a while since Mazda made any significant changes to their smallest sedan. The result is that the Mazda 3 is big on style, big on handling feel but short on power and some of the modern gadgets customers are starting to demand in an entry level vehicle. Until Mazda’s new sedan is released in the next year or so the 3 is still a strong option for those that put a premium on style and a flawless manual transmission.
