Mazda 3 facelift in everyday testing: lively meets economical. We drove the compact car with the 186 hp 2.0-liter e-Skyactiv engine in the Exclusive Line trim.

The engine seems a bit grumpy despite the fairly generous power and needs a few revs to get up to speed more quickly. The Mazda M Hybrid system is also used in this drive variant of the Mazda 3. It uses the energy gained during deceleration to help the combustion engine accelerate and save fuel. Up to 1026 liters of luggage can fit in the trunk.