For years US buyers have stayed away from hatchbacks even though they are super practical and just as fun, if not more fun than their sedan counterparts. In the last year we’ve seen some significant new entries in the compact hatchback segment that may finally win over US buyers, like they have with our friends in Europe. This year the Honda Civic hatchback finally made a comeback and Chevy even introduced a Cruze hatchback. Although both new entries are welcome, they already have some heavy competition from the segment leader – the Mazda3 5-Door.
The Mazda3 is actually one of the oldest models now in the segment, but each year the Mazda3 sedan and hatchback continue to be the benchmarks for the segment. Here are five things that you should know about the 2017 Mazda3 5-Door:
6Wrap Up:
Although the current Mazda3 is getting a bit old, it’s still one of the best all around models in the segment. It’s combination of a fun to drive chassis, classic styling and its versatility are hard to beat. The Civic hatchback may be giving the Mazda3 a run for its money, but Mazda is preparing a new Mazda3 for 2018, which will be even more stylish based on Mazda’s latest design language and more fuel efficient thanks to a new HCCI engine.
