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2010 Mazda MAZDA3 Overview

Likes:

  • Expressive exterior style
  • Quality of interior
  • Excellent performance
  • Smooth, quiet engines
  • Luxury features in an economy car

Dislikes:

  • Some options only available with larger engine
  • Unimpressive fuel economy with larger engine
  • Tiny nav screen with driver-only controls

Bottom Line

By Marty Padgett's avatar Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

TheCarConnection.com's editors have driven the 2010 Mazda3 to produce this hands-on road test. Editors also have researched some of the Web’s most reputable reviews to bring you a consensus of the new Mazda3's styling, features, comfort, safety and performance. Likes ...

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Full Review

By TheCarConnection Team's avatar TheCarConnection Team,  

The completely restyled 2010 Mazda Mazda3 definitely makes a statement, and while most reviews read by TheCarConnection.com love the new look, a couple of reviewers aren't yet sold on the Mazda3 2010's reworked sheetmetal. The 2010 Mazda3 is an affordable compact from Mazda that...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2010 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Man i SV $15,295 / $14,341 City: 25
Hwy: 33
2010 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Man i Sport $16,205 / $15,189 City: 25
Hwy: 33
2010 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Auto i Sport $17,055 / $15,982 City: 24
Hwy: 33
2010 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Man i Touring $17,875 / $16,747 City: 25
Hwy: 33
2010 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Auto i Touring $18,725 / $17,539 City: 24
Hwy: 33
2010 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Man s Sport $19,040 / $17,838 City: 21
Hwy: 29
2010 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Auto s Sport $19,840 / $18,584 City: 22
Hwy: 29
2010 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Man s Grand Touring $21,500 / $20,133 City: 21
Hwy: 29
2010 Mazda MAZDA3: 4dr Sedan Auto s Grand Touring $22,300 / $20,879 City: 22
Hwy: 29
2010 Mazda MAZDA3: 5dr HB Man s Sport $19,540 / $18,305 City: 21
Hwy: 29
2010 Mazda MAZDA3: 5dr HB Auto s Sport $20,340 / $19,051 City: 22
Hwy: 29
2010 Mazda MAZDA3: 5dr HB Man s Grand Touring $22,000 / $20,599 City: 21
Hwy: 29
2010 Mazda MAZDA3: 5dr HB Auto s Grand Touring $22,800 / $21,345 City: 22
Hwy: 29

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Other Choices:

The 2010 Mazda3 has plenty of competition, but the editors from TheCarConnection.com chose these based on size, refinement, and sportiness. Ford’s Focus is a solid choice but doesn’t offer the refinement of the Mazda3 or the availability of high-end options. It beats the Mazda3 in fuel economy and for the convenience of a Ford dealer in every town. The Honda Civic is likely to be the most cross-shopped with the Mazda3, and if you want a coupe, it will win out, as Mazda doesn’t offer one. The Toyota Corolla was all-new for 2009, and while it is available in a sporty XRS package, it doesn’t compare to the Mazda3 in styling or driving fun. If price and warranty are your primary concerns, the Hyundai Elantra continues to evolve into an attractive alternative, though it's less entertaining to drive.

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Comments (3 total)

  1. By Jordan #1, Posted: 7/25/2009

    Sweet. The MAZDA3 one of the strongest contenders in the highly-competitive subcompact category.
    Video review: http://tinyurl.com/knn94m

  2. By Cyndee #2, Posted: 7/26/2009

    I am glad I brought this car. My husband loves driving in manual and I love the automatic.

  3. By Stacey #3, Posted: 9/11/2009

    LOVE it. Wouldn't buy another car on the market right now!

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