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"         We were quite pleased with the last-generation Mazda3, but can&amp;#039;t help noticing the all-new one seems pleased to see us \u2014 just look at that smiling front fascia! Truth is, this new car has much to be proud of, which goes far beyond cheerful aesthetics.   Our Mazda3 s test car came equipped with a larger 2.5-liter inline-4 replacing the outgoing 2.3-liter and the base model i&amp;#039;s 2.0-liter. The 2.5 makes a sufficient 167 bhp and 168 lb.-ft. of torque, sent to the front wheels via a solid new 6-speed manual with 10 times better shift feel than the box in the current Mazdaspeed3.   While its static weight balance favors the grinning end by 60 percent, you&amp;#039;d be hard pressed to notice \u2014 the 3 hasn&amp;#039;t lost a bit of its playful nature. In fact, the rear is eager to rotate with lift-throttle, and although you feel tall in the car, body roll is not excessive.   We expected favorable dynamics from this Mazda, but we were caught off guard by the attractive new interior. The steering wheel is a virtual command center of Bluetooth, audio, cruise and navigation controls, but neatly configured to avoid creating the sensation of steering with a remote in each hand. With adaptive self-leveling xenon headlamps and a keyless pushbutton ignition completing the package, the new Mazda3 maintains its top spot in the compact segment. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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