Mazda's performance arm, Mazdaspeed, installs a turbocharged four-cylinder engine making 178 horsepower, a torque-sensing limited-slip differential, 17-inch Racing Hart wheels with performance ...

This predecessor to the current Mazda 3 Hatchback lineup was tweaked and tuned by Mazdaspeed and represents a tempting bargain on the used market in 2025. This is why it's worth a look.

Mazda gave the automotive world a welcome surprise last year when the company announced a new high-performance road-going vehicle division that would carry forward the essence of the now-defunct ...