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Consumer Reports Rates Mazda3 Best in Tests of Four Versatile Hatchbacks; 2007 Dodge Caliber Falls Short in CR's Performance Tests.
AScribe Business & Economics News Service, August, 2006
Byline: Consumers Union
YONKERS, N.Y., Aug. 7 (AScribe Newswire) -- The Mazda3 achieved a "Very Good" overall score and became Consumer Reports' top-rated hatchback following tests of four hatchbacks for the September issue.
The Mazda3 outscored the Audi A3, Saab 9-2x, and the Dodge Caliber in a battery of performance tests at Consumer Reports' Auto Test Center in East Haddam, Connecticut.
"The Mazda3 is a very competent performer - both in sedan and hatchback configurations," said David Champion, senior director of Consumer Reports' Auto Test Center. "The Mazda3 has a sporty character stemming from its agile handling. The roomy interior is nicely finished, imparting a quality feel. It also returned a very good 25 mpg overall."
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