Mazda3 5-doors spyshots
— New Mazda 3 concept spyshots available in tests
The 2008 Mazda 3 is aging gracefully; its sharp, sporty looks are still popular among buyers, and the hatchback is especially utilitarian.
If you’re interested in the Mazda 3, 2008 versions are available in two body styles: a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback that looks more like a wagon. Introduced in 2004 by Mazda, 2008 Mazda 3s are “distinguished by taut, chiseled styling that hint at the car’s athletic personality,” writes Edmunds. They add, “A sign of a great design is typically one that doesn’t require a sizable midlife refresh…only miniscule changes have been made to the 3 over the years.” Various reviews read by TheCarConnection.com heap praise on the styling of the Mazda 3; 2008 models “have enough style to sit beside an Audi A3 and look right at home,” says Kelley Blue Book. They note, “A new front end features a revised grille and headlamp treatment with a large rectangular air intake.” Depending on the trim offered by Mazda, 2008 3s are equipped with either 16- or 17-inch alloy wheels.
