With AWD and extra power, the Mazda 3 Turbo Premium Plus edges past the VW GTI as a surprisingly serious hot hatch rival.

The Mazda 3 is one of those cars that can either be a stylish entry-level economy car or something that is geared a little higher upmarket with premium materials, decent performance, and impressive ...

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 ...

With all-wheel drive and more horsepower, the Mazda 3 Turbo Premium Plus out-hot-hatches the mighty Volkswagen GTI.

HIGHS Playful on a twisty road, class-above interior, available row-your-own gearbox. LOWS Funky infotainment setup, terrible rear visibility in the hatchback, less practical than a Civic. VERDICT The ...

The most affordable Mazda these days is the brand’s current compact darling: the 3. It’s offered in sedan or hatchback variants, with FWD or AWD. There’s even a variant with a manual transmission ...

Thanks to the runaway success of the models that went before it, Mazda’s take on the 3 hatch and sedan for the 2014 model ...