First Test: 2012 Mazda3 Skyactiv-G

Mazda is really doing some neat things with this SkyActiv tech.  They get what a car should be IMO.  This is what Honda or Toyota should be trying to do with their cars.

On another point, the '3 is NOT the best selling car in Canada.  Scroll to the chart and see where the 3 is.

http://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2011/07/canada-100-best-selling-vehicles-2011.html

Nice research Lieberman. lol

WTH!!!!!!!!!!

No SkyActiv with that hatch at launch?  Just as with the Focus, why would anyone want the sedan?  The hatch is great and should get the SkyActiv.  If I were to buy a car now, the Ford Focus hatch, Hyundai Elantra Touring (when it is refreshed), Jetta TDI Sportwagen, Subaru Impreza hatch, and Mazda 3 hatch would be at the top of my list.  The Focus is my favorite looking car, the Mazda shows major promise, and the Subaru is super practical in the midwest with its AWD.  The Elantra Touring could be the darkhorse if it retains or improves on the current model's excellent driving manners and chassis (yes, Hyundai can make a car like this).

I would cross-shop midsize sedans including the Camry (the king), Accord (bulletproof), Fusion (best balanced), Sonata (great value), Optima (best looking), Pasat (favorite driver), Kizashi (perfect size and really fun), and redesigned Malibu (shows promise) if I wanted more interior passenger space.

jd - The 3s hatch only comes in Grand Touring trim. I don't think there is much difference in the GT trim between the 3i hatch and the 3s hatch, except for the fog lights and larger wheels. And I know the fog lights are an option on the 3i hatch.

Give it some time, and I imagine the 2.5 will be phased out completely.

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