VERDICT With its well-appointed interior and fun-yet-refined driving manners, the Mazda 3 ... black heated door mirrors, a red leather interior and wireless device charging. Last year's Carbon ...

Pairing the base engine with four driven wheels, the Carbon Edition is a rare all-wheel-drive choice in this segment.

North American buyers will also get a little more equipment for their money, with this new, faster Mazda 3 receiving a set of 18-inch gloss black alloy wheels, larger twin exhaust tips and a ...