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Old Jul 4, 2013 | 05:31 AM
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Sedan looks really good!
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Old Jul 4, 2013 | 06:22 AM
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Sedan > Hatch

That 3 sedan looks like it's going to be a winner, as long as they can fill the car with decent content. Hyundai's content level is so high on even their small cars, it's making other companies play catch up. Thanks Hyundai, for stiffening the competition.
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Old Jul 4, 2013 | 09:58 PM
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Terrific looking small sedan. And the interior shots I saw seem to show a better interior design than the 6!
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Gallery:
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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 10:24 AM
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i knew that sedan would look good
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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 10:25 AM
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Mazda and Hyundai have nailed styling in this class. Wow.
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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 11:47 AM
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been noticing so many more cars in red these days and that i generally like them more in that color. good to see vs. the tired old silver, black, white.
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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
been noticing so many more cars in red these days and that i generally like them more in that color. good to see vs. the tired old silver, black, white.
How about a fire-engine red 2010 Corolla? What a hot looking car!

My parents bought it new when my son was learning his colours. Their first choice was a fire-engine yellow (my son's favourite colour at that time) but, alas, hot Corollas don't come in yellow.
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Nothing in this class even comes close to it's bold and sleek design. And of course it's a Mazda which means its the "BMW" of it's segment in terms handling
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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 03:09 PM
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I have a low mileage 2011 Mazda3 and don't need a replacement, but this new one has given me the itch. Anxious to see it in person.
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Old Jul 11, 2013 | 03:27 PM
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The 2014 Mazda 3 hatchback has just been officially rated 29/40 by the EPA.

Funny how all these new small cars, whether sub-compact or compact are landing at 40 MPG. Not 39. Not 41.
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Old Jul 11, 2013 | 04:09 PM
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Wow puts all the cars in this class to shame design-wise. Great job Mazda.
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Old Jul 11, 2013 | 04:26 PM
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Goodness I might have to get a Black S Grand Touring model as a daily. This thing is sweet. Bring a diesel!!
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Old Jul 11, 2013 | 05:04 PM
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wheelbase that’s been stretched by 2.5-inches for added interior room. The car itself, however, is shorter overall by about two inches.
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...a3-leaked.html

That is super sweet.
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Old Jul 11, 2013 | 05:21 PM
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Hatch beats Sedan, hands down. No questions asked. KO.

I am getting one just for the heck of it.
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