Mazda's shaking things up with the 2025 Mazda3, slashing prices and adding entry-level trims. It’s a breath of fresh air for buyers battered by the ever-rising costs of modern machinery.

That being said, the Mazda3 can be equipped either as a basic, economical sedan (3i) or a sporty-feeling sedan or hatch (3s); base Mazda3 i models are a great value considering their low base price, ...

The Mazda3 hatchback feels like a rarity these days. It isn't the cheapest model in Mazda's line-up — its sedan sibling, and the CX-30 crossover, squeezes in with slightly more affordable ...