2020 Mazda 3 Hatchback Yearlong Review: The Verdict
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We just spent a year with a Mazda 3 to find out if the stylish hatchback was a viable entry-luxury car—plus, whether it was reliable.
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2020 Mazda 3 Hatchback Yearlong Review: The Verdict
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