2014 Mazda Mazda3 Sport: Drive More, For Less

It's an ideal combination that I would label 'formality of spirit.'

Fresh off of a redesign for the current model year the 2014 Mazda Mazda3 Sport has become the darling of the automotive press.

The new Mazda Mazda3 Sport emerges as one of the most carefully-considered automobiles at its price point

Cargo space is equally generous, with 1345 litres of total room available under the hatch with the back seats folded forward.

The car makes excellent use of trim and shape to keep things interesting on the dash, the door panels, and the center console.

There's plenty of passenger space inside the 2014 Mazda Mazda3 despite its compact size.

The base Mazda3 Sport might not be especially quick, but it's certainly got enough guts to handle daily driving chores.

Perhaps the most appealing aspect of the 2014 Mazda Mazda3 Sport is its ability to make you feel like you're driving a much more expensive car.

The Mazda3 keeps every commute interesting.

Although there's an expected amount of road noise inside the hatchback, there's also the rare sensation of being connected to the road.

The level of ornamentation on my test vehicle was not out of line with that of a more premium model from Lexus or Acura, accented further by the large LCD touchscreen that stood at attention at the top of the center stack.

The 2014 Mazda Mazda3 Sport is a strong contender for your entry-level hatchback dollars.

Mazda has managed to keep the Mazda3 competitive regardless of price.

If you're looking for more speed then you can always opt for the car's 2.5-liter, 184 horsepower four-cylinder.

The base motor is a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder unit that develops 155 horses and 150 lb-ft of torque.