Long-term update: 2010 Mazda3 Sport
Vehicle: 2010 Mazda3 Sport GT
Price as tested: CDN$25195
Mileage since picked up: 3500km
Regular maintenance: 0
Unscheduled repairs: 0
Without a doubt, Mazda3 has one of the best interiors in this competitve segment. Both the use of materials and fit-and-finish are world-class. All the switchgears have high-quality tactical feel in its operation. Its also a very polite car as it said “Hello” when you fire up the engine, while saying “Good Bye” when turn off the ignition. The cloth sports seats on our Sport GT provide wonderful thigh and back supports.
In terms of cargo space, its low liftover with squared side sills provide a box-like luggage space for ease of loading. One can load possibly everything into the back of the Mazda3 without breaking a sweat. This alone would make buying a sedan a rather redundant choice given the price difference.