2013 Mazda Mazda3 I Sport

The 2013 Mazda3 is Mazda's compact car, offered as a sedan or hatchback and competing with the Civic and Corolla. It's known for sharp, responsive handling that makes it fun on twisty roads, though the ride can feel firm over bumps. The cabin is nicely laid out with quality materials, and the hatchback version gives you a surprisingly roomy cargo area. The I Sport is the middle child of the 2013 Mazda3 lineup, a step up from the base Sv with a bit more power and equipment, but you can skip it if you're happy with the Sv's simpler setup. Under the hood, the 2.0L I4 makes 155 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive, which returns 33 mpg combined. This trim's the one to get if you want the six-speed automatic, which the base Sv doesn't offer, and it still keeps the fun-to-drive character Mazda is known for.