Car reviews

When comes to power and performance, few hot hatches can match the Mazda 3 MPS. It's the quickest and fastest Mazda you can buy, accelerating to 60mph in 6.1 seconds and on to a top speed of 155mph. Some buyers may be put off by its plain looks, while for others, this will be one of the key draws. The styling tweaks are very subtle and spotting the difference between this high-performance version and a standard car requires a keen eye - the 3MPS whispers, rather than shouts that it's a hot hatch.