Discovery

Car Buying, Economy

We love the Mazda3, most enthusiast magazines love the Mazda3 and now the dependable folks atConsumer Reports love the Mazda3 as well. Straight from their press release: “Overall, the Mazda3 is a high-quality carwith acceleration and interior quality that’s on par with many midsized sedans,” said David Champion, senior directorof Consumer Reports’ Auto Test facility in East Haddam, Connecticut. “The Mazda3 is quieter, rides more comfortably,and is more agile and fuel-efficient than its predecessor, the Protegé.”

The article is featured in the magazine’s August issue. The Mazda3 unseats the Honda Civic, which has won the honorfor the past three years.