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Mazda’s compact car got lower and wider for 2014, but the most noticeable change is the loss of its creepy, clown-smile grille. Sedan and hatchback versions of the Mazda3 now wear more sophisticated styling in front, which is joined by a much more polished interior. An optional dash-mounted, tablet-like 7-inch screen and nicer cabin materials are high points.
Cars.com reviewer Kelsey Mays says the redesign gives compact-car shoppers an alluring choice outside and in, and it offers a satisfying mix of efficiency and performance. Click here for his drive impressions, and check out the gallery of his photos below.
News Editor Jennifer Geiger joined the automotive industry in 2003, much to the delight of her Corvette-obsessed dad. Jennifer is an expert reviewer, certified car-seat technician and mom of three. She wears a lot of hats — many of them while driving a minivan.