Mazda 3 hatchback 2013 pictures

<p class="short-teaser">The new Mazda 3 is a stylish, well-built hatchback that's fun to drive and cheap to run. A saloon variant is also available.</p>

<span><span>Underpinning the 3 and all of&nbsp;</span>Mazda<span>’s recent successes is its ‘SkyActiv’ engineering technology. T<span>he 3 is a great example of the SkyActiv thinking in action, as it’s lighter, more frugal and better t

<span>Thanks to the Mazda 3's involving handling, well weighted controls and lively performance, the car sets the standard for driving fun in this sector.</span>

<span>From the entry level SE model upwards, all models get alloy wheels, colour-coded door handles and mirrors as standard.</span>

Over the years, Mazda has forged itself a strong name for building good-looking, affordable cars and the latest Mazda 3 is no exception.

<span>From the comfortable driver's seat, you're faced with a light, leather-trimmed steering wheel and a neatly designed instrument cluster. Sport Nav models feature a head-up dislpay too.</span>

<span>The six-speed manual is a delight to use in the Mazda 3.&nbsp;A six-speed automatic gearbox is available as an option, but only consider it if you really are adverse to changing gear manually.</span>

<span>The Mazda 3's cabin feels robusty built,&nbsp;featuring plenty of soft-touch materials and precise switchgear.&nbsp;</span>

<span>The seven-inch tablet-style touchscreen on top of the dashboard is a highlight in the Mazda 3's interior.</span>

<span>The compromise you make for the Mazda’s rakish exterior is a cabin that can’t match the space of the&nbsp;</span><span class="s1">Peugeot</span>&nbsp;308<span>&nbsp;or new&nbsp;</span>Nissan Pulsar<span>.</span> <span><span>Re

The Mazda's bootspace is smaller than its rivals too at&nbsp;<span>364-litres.&nbsp;<span>The 'Fastback' saloon does have a slightly more spacious 419-litre boot.</span></span>

<span>There are no useful shopping bag&nbsp;hooks or even a 12-volt power supply available in the boot of the Mazda 3.</span>