2010 Mazda 3 First Drive, Specs Confirmed | Mazda3Revolution.com
"Among the new Mazda 3’s merits, Caven remarks that the 2010 Mazda 3 has the refinement of a BMW 1-series and handling comparable (if not better) than an Audi A3.
Mazda has also confirmed previously unknown details about the upcoming Mazda 3 noting that they had reduced the weight of the next generation Mazda 3 by 25 percent as compared to the first generation model. Mazda’s weight reduction goal was announced earlier this year when Mazda specified the first recipient of its waist tightening initiative would be the 2010 Mazda 3.
A 25 percent weight reduction equals about 743.5 lbs off top end PZEV based Mazda 3 models!"
Another check mark in my book. As I said in another thread...Mazda makes cars for driver enjoyment!