I'm no car expert, but this vehicle has served me better than expected. The handling is great, and the size is perfect. I don't feel overwhelmed as a small female trying to navigate this vehicle through tight/tricky spaces. The fuel economy is amazing—it feels like I go so long between trips to the gas station since owning this vehicle. Not a single thing has gone wrong with the vehicle in the past four years that I've owned it. Flawless.

This car is exactly what I was looking for in a vehicle. It is roomy while still feeling like a compact car. It fits in all parking spaces, again including compact spaces, but there is still plenty of room in the back for my teenage son. It is such a smooth drive and is extremely quiet. I don't hear any outside noise inside the car. I am also a huge proponent of manual transmission and Mazda is one of the few car companies that still provide manual transmission vehicles! The transition between gears is smooth and the car accelerates beautifully.