"We've always liked the Mazda3. It's a vehicle that's done well in just about every head-to-head road test we've ever conducted. And now that we've driven and received the full download on the new Mazda3, we don't see anything about our original assessment that needs changing.

But is it really "all new"? Sure, it has a new exterior look (there isn't a carryover body panel on it), the interior has been redesigned (with more equipment available than anything else in the segment), and it now has a bigger displacement, more powerful optional engine (that isn't physically larger than the 2.3L it replaces, and weighs less). Sure, that's all pretty cool tech stuff, but there's still a good portion that hasn't changed. With the exception of a few small tuning tweaks to the front and rear suspension and wider stabilizer bars, the vehicle is riding on the same wheelbase and chassis setup from the previous gen"...Continued


Source: Motor Trend