Highest crash safety ratings of any small car. Better then prius, civic and corolla.
Better mpg then the Suzuki and very consistant.
Base model has more then enough power and 5 speed auto transmission has little to non-existant shift shock. Very well made and designed.
Slick smooth and aerodynamic. Way to follow the rest of mazdas styleing.
4th Mazda owned, very high reliability and quality is excellent. Sporty fun and never get bored driving any Mazda.