| 5dr HB Man Mazdaspeed3 Sport (1) | MSRP | Invoice | MPG City | MPG Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5dr HB Man Mazdaspeed3 Sport Specs | $23,340 | $21,851 | 18 | 25 |
The Mazdaspeed 3 has received major praise from the automotive press. For most, it is the fastest car on the market for the money, and gives plenty of practicality along with... August 30, 2010 by Todd DeMeza 1
Hot hatches are a sore spot for American connoisseurs. The Europeans and Japanese always seem to get the best ones, while we're stuck with inferior models. Not so with the... July 8, 2010 by Nelson Ireson 4
Two, true performance cars from Asia that really can’t be beat on price are the Mazda’s MAZDASPEED3 and the Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T. Both are cars, equipped with... May 15, 2010 by Todd DeMeza 1
At well below $25,000, all said, the Speed3 provides more performance than the Honda Civic Si or the Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V, while costing significantly less than the Subaru WRX or Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart.
The 2010 MazdaSpeed3 feels a little edgy and has a tuner-car personality, so for buyers who want more frugality than sport, the Honda or Nissan might have a better overall balance.
If you’re willing to invest in a set of snow tires, the Ralliart or WRX might be a better bet for chilly climes, though they cost several thousand dollars more.
Please note that TheCarConnection.com hadn’t yet driven the new Volkswagen GTI—one of the Speed3’s chief rivals—at the time of this review.