The Mazdaspeed 3 has a stylish exterior, a punchy turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and a transmission certain to strike fear into the hearts of many American drivers. You get a lot of car for your money with a Mazdaspeed 3, but no amount of checked option boxes or dealer haggling will get you an automatic transmission. The Mazdaspeed 3 comes with only a 6-speed manual.
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