2007 Mazdaspeed 3 GT from the May, 2007 issue
| Reviewed By: | Stefan Lombard |
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| Price: | $24,550 |
| Likes: | 250 turbocharged horsepower and good sound from the 2.3-L4. Surprisingly quick, wickedly so above 4,000 rpm. Solid, heavy steering with only mild front-end push at the outer limits. Super brakes. Attractive, aggressive styling, snazzy interior with quality materials. Bose stereo. Priced right. |
| Gripes: | Seats have minimal adjustments, which left me feeling too high up in cabin. Snappy torque steer under heavy acceleration in 1st through 4th gears. Grippy tires make lots of noise. |
| Verdict: | Mazda gets it right again. This is the ideal car for the guy at odds with his current place in life. He's just had a baby, but boy does he miss his tricked-out Civic. Voila! Go fast, have fun without having to drive a tricked-out wannabe Fast and Furious piece. |
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