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    theeastbaykid: In my misspent youth as an automotive journalist I got to sample a lot of these little runabouts, and the Mazda3 was always near the top of the list. ... more »
    Miscellanea: For the price point, Mazda's are quite nice. The new Mazda styling looks much better in person too. more »
    wrx-tyrannosaurusWrx: This is one instance where I wouldn't mind rebadging. A "Focus" based off this would sell. more »
    Novaload: Looks like you could fit quite a large dog in there. more »
    Elhigh: Gawrsh! more »
    Charles_Barrett - Now with Variable-Valve Timing: Dan Neel was on this morning's KTLA news, our local Tribune/CW affiliate. He was previewing the L.A. Auto Show with reporter Gayle Anderson, and gleef... more »
    mechimike: "Hi". more »
    tenbeers: I'll teach you to be happy! I'll teach your grandmother to suck eggs! more »
    campionelancia: There's so much going on in that front end ..... AHAHHHHHHHHH!!!! EVIL CLOWN !!! EVIL CLOWN!!!! more »
    Boxer4: "do not taunt Happy fun Car" more »
    LTDScott: Hmm. The current Mazda3 hatch/wagon is at the top of my replacement car list. Good thing I'd buy used because I sure wouldn't buy this thing. Let's NO... more »
    wrx-tyrannosaurusWrx: I love it. The 2.5 finally puts it on par with the Accord too, I can't stand driving cars with less than around 170hp. Even if its adequate and still ... more »
    mytdawg: Looks like it's got a fat lip. more »
    Ash78, cube farmer: That is one giant dog-eatin' grin. more »
    smalleyxb122: Puppies beware. The Mazda3 will eat you. more »
  • #2010mazda3sedan

    2010 Mazda3 Sedan Smiles For The Cameras

    Mazda's pint-sized, entry-level 2010 Mazda3 Sedan was just revealed at the 2008 LA Auto Show and if nothing else, it certainly is expressive. The new sheetmetal is complemented by more power, a new six speed manual transmission and a rather nice interior for the segment, heck for any segment. The new Mazda3 stands to shake up the compact car segment currently occupied by such excitement-machines like the Toyota Corolla, Nissan Sentra, and Ford Focus — success is virtually guaranteed. More »
  • #2010mazda3sedan

    2010 Mazda3 Sedan Shows Off New Design, Peppy Engine

    They've gone and done it, the new 2010 Mazda3 Sedan has debuted ahead of its formal unveil at the LA Auto Show and it looks like Mazda has gone and finally used a pinch of that Nagare design language. Those bellyachers complaining the US never gets good-looking compact cars will no longer have anything to complain about as the new Mazda3 is a looker by any standard. It also has the goods to back those looks with a 2.0 liter four cylinder with 148 HP and 135 lb-ft of torque and a 2.5 liter four pumped up to 167 HP and 168 lb-ft of torque, both of which are mated to either a five-speed or six-speed manual transmission as well as a five-speed selectable automatic transmission. Can you hear us panting over here? There are complete details below as well as loving, slow-mo video of the car in motion. More »