2014 Mazda 3

Compact - sedan

​    With a final score of 46%, the new 3 is just one point away from a Rusty award.  I guess Mazda should have thought about making the 3 have its own identity, rather than stealing its brothers.

Front End: C
    Good: Hide away bumpers are always a great touch
    Bad: The worst lower duct / fog light combo from Mazda
Rear End: C-
    Good: We all can see that this is a Mazda
    Bad: Short and stubby rear makes it seem a Saloon design would be better
Side: C-   
    Good: Great looking tear-drop style window design
    Bad: Over sized mirrors and all too simple door handles
Overall Appeal: C
    Good: Still has a bit of mystery to it
    Bad: Clone of its bigger brother

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AutoLooks Buy List Approved:    No
Recommended Tuner:                 Yes
Trend Setter:                                 No
Brand Value:                                 Increase

OVERALL GRADE = C

​Decreasing the size of one great car to make another doesn't really work.