MotorMouths

Mazda has given the 3 a thorough makeover for 2010. New looks and chassis upgrades are the main thing. But the driving dynamics are even better.

The Mazda3 makes a terrific companion for anyone looking for a dose of fun mixed in with some practicality. It leads its class in almost every measurable way and it improves upon its predecessor by adding refinement but losing none of that special driving spirit.

Cars on the Continent also cost way more than their U.S. siblings. But the 2010 Mazda3 is different. It offers amenities and technology at an affordable price.

Folks with a BMW hankering and a Toyota budget are the ideal candidates for the Mazda3 Grand Touring. Go easy on the options, and you’re almost stealing it.

The Mazda3 is known as an attractive, premium small car at a reasonable price, and the 2010 update only reinforces that hard-earned reputation.

Mazda has taken an excellent compact car and improved it in every single way. The Mazda 3 has turned into a near-premium product that will surely win over anyone.

for the 2010 3 Mazda didn’t fool much with what already was the best chassis and fully independent suspension in the compact-car segment. The Mazda remains the compact car to which tuned-in enthusiasts gravitate.

For years, the Mazda3 has challenged the Honda Civic as being the best in the economy-car class, and the 2010 models make an even stronger case.

All in all, the 2010 Mazda 3 is an excellent sequel to their segment-busting overhaul of the Protege.

The all-new 2010 Mazda3’s potent handling prowess, sleek silhouette and punchy performance make it the standout player in the competitive compact-car segment.

From our point of view, fine-tuning and clever design will keep the new 2010 Mazda3 running at (or near) the head of this class.

I really like the new Mazda3. The interior is brilliant, and it’s available with creature comforts that just a few years ago would only be found on luxury cars.