Compact sedan
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For 2026, the WRX’s base trim level is back, and Subaru is cutting prices on all of the returning trim levels, as well.
By Jared Gall
January 21, 2026
The Mazda3 is one of the oldest designs in the compact-car segment, but it’s still one of the most engaging and fun to drive — even if it’s showing its age in some ways.
By Damon Bell
Senior Research Editor
Tweaked for 2025 with an updated infotainment system, minor changes to suspension tuning and new interior materials, the BMW 3 Series rolls into 2026 unchanged.
By Jared Gall
January 5, 2026
The K4 sedan soldiers on with minor updates for the new model year concentrated on the EX and GT-Line trims.
By Patrick Masterson
December 29, 2025
Read here for a look at four things we like about the 2025 Subaru WRX tS and two things we don’t after being among the first to drive one.
By Jim Travers
November 21, 2025
Read on for a quick look at six things we like about the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta and three things we don’t after driving one.
By Jim Travers
November 14, 2025
A new Nissan Sentra bowed for the 2026 model year, sporting refined, upscale styling and more standard equipment. Plus, the range-topping SL trim returns.
By Jared Gall
November 10, 2025
For 2026, the Nissan Sentra gets significantly changed exterior and interior styling, but its powertrain carries over.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Hyundai’s Elantra sedan adds an SEL Sport Premium trim for the 2026 model year and will start at $23,870 for the base SE trim.
By Jared Gall
October 16, 2025
The 2026 Nissan Sentra compact sedan wears a new body and updated interior, is flush with new technology and (hopefully) comes in around the same starting price that the 2025 version enjoyed.
By Aaron Bragman
September 23, 2025
