Bob Penkhus
Colorado Springs, COVehicle Reviews
“The best compact
sedan ever just got better.” – Motor Trend 2/09
“One stirring 3
deserves another.” – Car and Driver 2/09
“…the 3 rolls down
the asphalt with a refinement and solidity that escapes most of the cars in the
compact class.” – Car and Driver 2/09
“…buyers are going
to love the new Mazda 3 as much as they loved the last one.” - AUTOMOBILE Magazine 2/09
“…this little
charmer was equipped with luxury features you’d never expect to find in an
economy sedan.” - AUTOMOBILE Magazine 2/09
“As before, the
2.0-liter remains a pleasure to flog, retaining its composure and happily
producing thrust as the tach needle sweeps deep into the red zone.” -
AUTOMOBILE Magazine 2/09
“Dynamically, the
Mazda 3 continues as the class benchmark.” - AUTOMOBILE Magazine 2/09
“Mazda started with
a car that was still at the top of its class more than five years and made it
even more appealing to buyers.” - AUTOMOBILE Magazine 2/09
“…the 3 remains a
snappy, appealing small car.” –
“Details mean a
lot.” –
“For small-car fans,
however, who understand that small needn’t mean boring or bland or bashful, the
Mazda3 remains a top contender.” –
“It was hard to find
fault with the first-generation Mazda 3.
The new car makes it even harder.” – AutoWeek 1/26/09
“New Mazda 3 is a
compelling sequel.” – AutoWeek 1/26/09
“…an encore to what
is a damn fine little car.” – AutoWeek 1/26/09
“Mazda’s success can
be measured first of all in the car’s assured handling and quiet ride, two
things that are hard to find at the entry level.” – AutoWeek 1/26/09
“New style, upscale
features and improved fuel efficiency.” – Road & Track 2/09
“…the 2010 Mazda3 is
different. It offers amenities and
technology at an affordable price.”
- Road &
Track 2/09
“The 2010 Mazda 3 is
an example of doing it right.” – Edmunds’ Inside
Line
“This is a real
sedan, not a stripped down economy car.” – Edmunds’ Inside Line
“Excellent power,
handling and poise for an economy car.” – Edmunds’ Inside Line
“As the Mazda shows
its stuff through the slalom and around the skid pad, its superior chassis and
suspension design take center stage.” – Edmunds’ Inside Line
“Well-balanced and
highly responsive to throttle input, this sedan handles more like a sports car
than an affordable compact car.” – Edmunds’ Inside
Line
“New ingredients
improve its dynamic make-up without compromising the spirit we loved so much in
the outgoing model.” – Edmunds’ Inside
Line
“Sequential interior
illumination at start-up adds some character to a car that isn’t short on
character.” – Edmunds’ Inside Line
“…more of all the
stuff that already sets the Mazda 3 apart from those lowly cheap-and-cheerful
cars in the compact sedan category.” – Edmunds’ Inside Line
“With steering
response and feedback rivaling the sports cars from many manufacturers, the
2010 Mazda 3 clearly retains they dynamic credentials it has inherited from the
current car.” – Edmunds’ Inside Line
“There’s a sense of
tautness in all of the 3’s responses.” – Edmunds’ Inside Line
“Every control –
steering, throttle response and brakes – feels as if has been tuned by someone
who knows and cares about driving.” – Edmunds’ Inside Line
“This calibration
makes the Mazda 3 a refreshing standout in a segment dominated by underdamped,
slow-steering fuel misers.” – Edmunds’ Inside
Line
“Much time was spent
in the wind tunnel minimizing wind noise intrusion into the cockpit and it’s
obvious from behind the wheel, as the new 3 is one quiet machine.” – Edmunds’ Inside Line
“The new 3 offers an
abundance of amenities never before offered in the compact segment.” – Edmunds’
Inside Line
“With numerous
innovative options, class-leading dynamics, engaging driving character and a
new look, the 2010 Mazda 3 seems set once again to claw its way to class
leadership.” – Edmunds’ Inside Line
