Mazda cars are just great cars. They are the combination of "American" bodies and Japanese engines. They are usually equipped better than its competitors for the same class of Japanese vehicles. The only thing I don't like them is the gas-mileage because their bodies are usually hevier than the other Japanese cars. On the whole, I like them better than Totota, Honda, and Nissan. You may check out the below aricle: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/mazda3-on-course-to-overtake-civic-as-top-seller/article1577966/