The Mazda3's always been known as a fun little car to drive, but the 2014 version moves things forward with a more refined driving feel -- without sacrificing one bit of excitement -- and a startling array of available options. Among them, a head-up display and active cruise control, things you recently found only on high-end luxury cars.
Oh, and let's not forget about fuel economy, which is, after all, one of the main reasons people buy compact cars. Estimated highway fuel economy is 40 miles per gallon in this version, compared to 33 in the last Mazda3.
