Compact sedan
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We reviewed the 2026 Mazda3 sedan; here are five things we like and two things that need improvement.
By Jim Travers
April 24, 2026
Cars.com scoured its current vehicle listings and found the best vehicles in different types and sizes with median list prices of around $10,000.
By Cars.com Editors
April 7, 2026
The 2026 Toyota Corolla Hybrid sedan offers a winning blend of fuel efficiency and value.
By Jennifer Geiger
News Editor
The BMW i3 is an all-new electric car that fuses the spirit of BMW’s 3 Series compact sports sedan with an electric powertrain good for an estimated 440 miles of range and 463 horsepower.
By Damon Bell
March 18, 2026
Take a look at how the Latch system and each car seat scored in our Car Seat Check of the 2026 Toyota Corolla Hybrid.
By Jennifer Geiger
March 10, 2026
Take a look at how the Latch system and each car seat scored in our Car Seat Check of the 2026 Nissan Sentra.
By Jennifer Geiger
March 4, 2026
Affordability is top of mind for shoppers, and the 2026 Honda Civic and 2026 Toyota Corolla are two of the best new cars priced around $30,000.
By Brian Normile
February 13, 2026
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