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8. 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed Mazda3
Editors' rating: 7.8
The good: The 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed Mazda3 is the best handling front-wheel-drive car we've tested. Its engine puts out good power and makes a satisfying growl, all while delivering decent gas mileage. The car looks good and has practical interior space.
The bad: The stereo system interface is terrible, and worse, the dashboard isn't aftermarket-friendly. The aux jack in our test car didn't work and the disc changer wouldn't play MP3s. Turbo lag is an issue in hard acceleration.
The bottom line: Although the 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed Mazda3 looks good and seems like a lot of fun at first, a few problems start to reveal themselves. While we never tire of good handling, a good stereo would also be nice.
