In a market crowded with crossovers and electrified everything, it’s easy to overlook a well-sorted compact sedan — and that’s exactly what Mazda is counting on you to do with the Mazda 3. The brand has always placed driver satisfaction at the top of its priority list, whether it’s engineering a lightweight sports car or a three-row family hauler. And while Mazda has been busy pursuing new and exciting projects, it has quietly continued refining one of its most compelling existing models — the one we’re putting under the microscope today.
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