Much has changed, but the 2010 Mazda 3 remains more entertaining and sophisticated than its price tag would suggest. If youre shopping for a small, inexpensive sedan or hatchback, it should be at the top of your list.With more than adequate power, the 3 does have plenty of thrust and can be a lot of fun with the manual tranny. It almost makes the 2.5-liter engine seem redundant. For those who do want more, the 2.5 puts the Mazda3 into a performance arena. So if you want to dress-up your compact car Mazda offers all that you need, while at the same time for a reasonable price you can get an economical commuter that is also a lot of fun to drive.