This is the 2017 Mazda 3 hatchback and this year is brings a host of revisions. The facelift model has some new styling and en enhanced interior. Our test car was equipped with a 2.0 litre SkyActiv petrol engine with a 6 speed manual transmission. 0-62mph takes 8.9 seconds and Mazda claim 55.4 MPG.
The interior of the 2017 Mazda 3 offers plenty of space as well as an ergonomic infotainment system. Bootspace is 346 litre of which is more than the current Ford Focus.
A system called active G-vectoring adjusts the torque when turning into a corner and shifts the weight forward. This presses the front tyres into the ground increasing grip and balancing the car for the bend.
The 2017 Mazda 3 hatchback costs from £17,595 and is on sale now.
