Mazda 3 Hatchback car reviews
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Mazda 3 Hatchback car reviews
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Mazda 3 Hatchback (2019 onwards) Review
Sleek five-door handles fabulously, but it isn’t the most practical family car
New price: £23,735 - £32,935PROS
- Engaging handling
- Good fuel economy
- High quality interior
CONS
- Cramped rear seats
- Large blind spots
- 122hp model is gutless
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Mazda 3 Hatchback (2013 - 2019) Review
Mazda's Ford Focus-fighter looks distinctive, is great to drive
Used price: £1,947 - £16,080PROS
- Distinctive looks
- Economical petrol engines
- Good to drive
CONS
- Interior feels a little dated
- Rivals more practical
- Lacks some sparkle
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Mazda 3 Hatchback (2009 - 2013) Review
Mazda's take on proven Focus technology is sporty and reliable
Used price: £634 - £4,319PROS
- Few reliability issues, still looks fresh
- Excellent build quality
- Good refinement and handling
CONS
- Not as much boot space as Focus
- Harder to find than Ford or Volvo
- 1.6-diesel isn't a Mazda engine, inherits problems
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Mazda 3 MPS (2009 - 2013) Review
Used price: £2,453 - £8,258PROS
Strong performance, superb in-gear acceleration, aggressive looks, good value for a hot hatch
CONS
Not very engaging to drive, steering struggles under acceleration, lacks the feelgood factor
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Mazda 3 MPS (2007 - 2008) Review
Used price: £3,075 - £8,483PROS
Subtle styling, great turbocharged engine, storming performance, affordable prices
CONS
Feels like there's too much power at times, not as driver focussed as other hot hatches
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Mazda 3 Hatchback (2004 - 2008) Review
Used price: £537 - £8,431PROS
Well equipped, good to drive, decent rear passenger space
CONS
Dreary and dated cabin, bland image, firm ride, lacks refinement