Mazda 3 Saloon (09-10) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 08 April 2009 Last Updated: 16 July 2009 Small saloon cars have never been particularly popular in the UK, unlike mainland Europe. Most buyers prefer the practicality of a hatchback when it comes to small family cars, but there are still several available including the excellent Mazda3 saloon. Like the previous model, it's one of the more attractive four-door models around. It's also incredibly refined, well built and good to drive too. So while it may not be as desirable as the hatchback, it's certainly very distinctive with a front end inspired by the RX-8. The line-up isn't as wide as the hatchback but there are still some excellent engines available too including powerful yet frugal diesels. 4 out of 5 Other Mazda reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Gallery 4 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £15,030 - £21,595 Used price range: £6,736 - £13,782 View all used prices Get a Mazda 3 Saloon (09-10) information pack Next steps Mazda 3 Saloon cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 5 models like this for sale, starting at £8,799. Find used Mazda 3 Saloons for sale Stands out from the usual hatchbacks, good to drive, high levels of standard equipment, excellent 2.2-litre diesel engine Not as desirable or as practical as the hatchback version Small saloon cars have never been particularly popular in the UK, unlike mainland Europe. Most buyers prefer the practicality of a hatchback when it comes to small family cars, but there are still several available including the excellent Mazda3 saloon. Like the previous model, it's one of the more attractive four-door models around. It's also incredibly refined, well built and good to drive too. So while it may not be as desirable as the hatchback, it's certainly very distinctive with a front end inspired by the RX-8. The line-up isn't as wide as the hatchback but there are still some excellent engines available too including powerful yet frugal diesels. Driving & Performance Performance 4.5 out of 5"MPS aside, the original Mazda3 lacked true high-performance versions that would have been in-keeping..." Handling 4.5 out of 5"The Mazda3 saloon has always be able to engage driving enthusiasts thanks to its sharp responses and..." Comfort Comfort 4 out of 5"Mazda has redesigned the seats in the second-generation Mazda3 for improved comfort on longer..." Practicality 3.5 out of 5"The Mazda3 saloon's boot is on a par for space with most other small saloons of this size, with the..." Equipment 4.5 out of 5"The Mazda3 saloon range begins with the mid-spec TS grade, which includes 15-inch alloy wheels,..." Behind the wheel 4 out of 5"The Mazda3 feels rather more upmarket inside than the previous version with more soft-touch..." Costs Running costs 3 out of 5"The Mazda3 is one of the slowest depreciating mainstream family cars, and engines are remarkably..." Green credentials 3 out of 5"The 1.6-litre diesel Mazda3 is capable of more than 60mpg and with CO2 emissions of 119g/km, ranks..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4.5 out of 5"With six airbags as standard, electronic stability control across the range, and the availability of..." Reliability 4 out of 5"Mazda's tend to be very reliable, and this version of the Mazda3 uses many of the components that..." Buying & Selling Buying new 3.5 out of 5"The Mazda3 saloon isn't as desirable as the hatchback version because as many people view it as less..." Buying used 4 out of 5"Unlike the hatchback version, there's no entry-level S trim. Instead the Mazda3 saloon starts on the..." Selling 3.5 out of 5"A Mazda3 saloon would be a little more difficult to sell than the Mazda3 hatchback, but it looks..." Gallery View full gallery Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Mazda 3 cars for sale We have 5 models like this for sale. Find Mazda 3 cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures