Mazda3

Hiroshima compact car

The Mazda3 is a compact car manufactured by Mazda, produced since 2003 as the successor to the Protegé.

Available as a sedan or hatchback, it competes in the affordable segment while emphasizing driving dynamics and design over pure practicality: She traded in her Corolla for a Mazda3.

The "3" positions it below the midsize Mazda6 in the lineup.

vehicle

compact

Tightly packed together

automatic · manual · transmission · engine · wheels · tires · dashboard · steering · drivetrain · chassis

driving

handling

Treatment or management

sporty · agile · nimble · engaging · precise · dynamic · performance · spirited · tight · curve

design

sleek

Smooth and elegant

upholstery · minimalist · aesthetic · curves · grille · headlights · taillights · silhouette · red · paint

ownership

lease

Temporary use contract

warranty · reliability · resale · insurance · registration · payment · service · recall · mileage · depreciation

competition

Civic

Economy sedan brand

alternative · rival · benchmark · class · category · segment · midsize · economy

Opposites
vehicle class/luxury status

Mazda3Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Flagship German luxury sedan

BMW 7 Series · Maybach · Aston Martin · Lamborghini · Ferrari

vehicle size/body type

Mazda3Chevrolet Suburban

Full-size American SUV

semi-truck · 18-wheeler · Cadillac Escalade · stretch limousine · Ford Expedition

vehicle purpose/utility

Mazda3dump truck

Hinged-bed hauling vehicle

cement mixer · fire engine · ambulance · tank · armored personnel carrier

Phrases
Family

Mazda, Mazda6

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G