Summary
The Mazda3 saw the Hiroshima company bringing a class- competitive family hatch to market for the first time in a number of years. The old 323, while interesting, was never really a challenger for the likes of the Ford Focus or Vauxhall Astra but with the 3, Mazda was right on the pace. The comparison to the Focus is apposite, for under the skin of the Mazda3 is the same basic chassis as the Ford, spelling handling excellence and offering the benefits of one of thee world's most rigorous development cycles. Used examples are now starting to filter onto the market and given that the Mazda3 has been rather under-promoted, these cars represent very good value .
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Mazda Hatch Is a Real Steal
Think of it as a longer and sleeker-looking Audi A3 silhouette, and you're not too far off the mark. The chunky C-pillar is probably the most distinctive styling signature and the co...
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