Let’s start with this week’s test car, the Mazda3 Carbon Edition Sedan with AWD. It lists at $31,445. Hatchback models tend to run $1,000 to $1,350 extra and a base Mazda3 2.5 S lists at just $25,785.

Mazda’s turbocharged hatch delivers Miata-like fun with real practicality and upscale style ...

The 2026 Mazda3 Hatchback Carbon blends turbo performance, upscale design and strong value in a competitive compact segment.

*I’ve had the privilege of driving lots of Mazda vehicles this year and I love it. The 2025 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan Carbon offers a dash of class and sporty in the overall line up. It’s giving cute, ...

Not only does this sleeper pack a punch, it's also super reliable, very affordable, incredibly safe, and very fun to drive.

It’s sad that the hatchback body is largely gone from the compact car class. Thankfully, though, Mazda is still carrying the torch with its 3 badge, and offers sleek design, pleasing interior ...

Let’s start with the sedan that starts at half of average. It certainly doesn’t look it as Mazda’s designers are sorcerers at making affordable cars look expensive. From the way the hood delicately ...