The\u00a0Mazda 3\u00a0gets mixed reviews among its owners, guest drivers and passengers. Though it\u2019s small and sporty, it has its share of challenges.<\/p>\n
First, the good. The Mazda 3 is a zippy, fun car to drive. It handles turns with ease, and it\u2019s a quiet, mostly comfortable ride. There is plenty of storage, though legroom in the back is cramped, especially if the backseat passenger is tall.<\/p>\n
The 3 comes standard with a 5-speed manual transmission. For drivers who do more city than highway or country dirving, the automatic transmission might be a needed upgrade, though it adds about $2,000 to the cost of the car.<\/p>\n
Mazda engineered this car with an eye toward safety, fitting it with 6 standard airbags; it was the first automaker to put 6 airbags in a car of this size and at this price point.<\/p>\n
The 3 doesn\u2019t skimp, however. In 2008, Mazda changed the 3\u2019s 15-inch steel wheels to alloy and made power doors and windows standard.<\/p>\n
But on the negative side, there are a few things to consider. At about $22,000 base, the car is priced the same as many other small but sporty vehicles that might handle better under certain conditions and often offer more luxury features.<\/p>\n
In addition, drivers often complain that the 2.0-litre engine doesn\u2019t have as much perk as it should, though speed demons can upgrade to the 2.3-litre Mazda 3 SP23, which, at a base price of $29,000, also offers a bit more refinement and luxury inside.<\/p>\n
The car can ride rough on bumpy terrain and the tires are expensive to replace. Worst of all, the Mazda 3 doesn\u2019t have the resale strength of its category competitors like the Hyundai Elantra.<\/p>\n
Though it has a small share of disadvantages, the Mazda 3 is a top seller in Australia. Those sales are likely fueled by the fact that it\u2019s fuel efficient, sporty looking and surprisingly nimble for a car in its class.<\/p>\n
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