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While the 2021 Mazda3 turbo doesn’t have a touchscreen, there are physical controls for the volume, navigation, and radio tuning. It’s quick and straightforward to figure out too. I thought I’d be more upset without a touchscreen, but I don’t need it in this Mazda.

The 2021 Mazda3 Turbo is a fun little sports sedan that can put a smile on your face while remaining perfectly practical for the everyday commute.

The paddle shifters on the steering wheel allow the 2021 Mazda CX-30 to be operated as a manual, which ups the excitement. It puts you into first gear pretty quickly, and the second gear can reach 60 mph.

The 2021 Mazda CX-30 has an infotainment system that works well. It’s fast and responsive, plus the graphics look great. But it’s not a touchscreen, so it takes a little getting used to.

The BMW 2002 Turbo blazed the trail for turbocharged four-cylinder engines in racing and in road cars we enjoy today.

When it comes to hot hatches, the Mazda3 is one of the most popular and fun-to-drive options. That said, Mazda is always changing its cars, usually for the better but sometimes for the worse. Here’s a look at how a small tweak to the 2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo hatchback has made it less fun to …

The 2021 Nissan Rogue is trying to become more fuel-efficient, but it isn’t there yet. The addition of a new turbo-three engine may help improve its efficiency. However, until then, the Nissan Rogue remains behind rivals.  The 2021 Nissan Rogue is thirsty  According to The Car Connection, the 2021 Nissan Rogue can’t keep up with …

There are plenty of great things to say about the 2021 Kia Seltos. But it also has a few interesting things that need to be addressed. The Kia Seltos SX Turbo is the top-of-the-line option with a great price, but it may not be as sporty as you think.  The 2021 Kia Seltos SX Turbo …

The 2021 Kia Seltos is supposed to be a cooler alternative to the Kia Soul. It has a more rugged and less boxy design, which is feeling a little dated for the Soul. But if the base model doesn’t have enough muscle for you, you can upgrade the Kia Seltos S Turbo for more muscle …

Do you remember the Mazdaspeed3? It was a four-door hatchback that was based on the existing Mazda3 but it had a turbocharged engine, a sportier suspension, and some gaudy aero bits. For a streetcar, it was fast, but it needed refinement. Fortunately, after seven years without a fast, fun hatchback, Mazda recently released the 2021 …

Driving in the snow can either be scary or really fun, depending on what car you’re driving. If you happen to be driving a rear-wheel-drive car, then you’ll need good tires and prayer to get through the white stuff. But if you happen to drive the new 2021 Mazda3 Turbo, then you’ll be able to …

Many people dream of the thrill of driving an amazing car, flying along the road with the wind in their hair. The 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S could be the answer to this dream. However, MotorTrend calls that into question, wondering whether something could be too perfect to be, well, perfect. Here’s a look at …

Over the past few years, Mazda has been injecting a healthy dose of luxury into its vehicles and the compact Mazda3 is no exception. Since its 2019 model year redesign, the Mazda3 provides a well-appointed interior that matches well with its sleek exterior styling, but what it made up for in looks it lacked in …

The 2021 Mazda3 Turbo’s push to become an upmarket competitor is undeniable at this point. In fact, the entire brand plans to move upmarket by producing more luxurious vehicles. Thanks to its ability to offer luxury features for less, the current-gen Mazda3 is a massive leap forward for the model. To see how it stacks …

You don’t have to be a car aficionado to know that some cars are special. If a complete car novice sees a Lamborghini rip by or a Rolls Royce luxuriously lumber past in traffic, even they would know they saw something special – or at least expensive. Most average non-car people understand that Porsche is …

The modern small SUV and crossover segment is wildly popular but crazy boring, as a rule. These cars often sacrifice a lot of what makes a vehicle enjoyable for slightly more headroom and not much else. The Mazda CX-30 is one such vehicle–but has the introduction of the new turbocharged motor able to elevate the …

With the Kia Soul Turbo, you get a lot more power. But is paying to have more horsepower in this little hamster SUV worth it? Let’s see what the 2021 Kia Soul Turbo can do compared to rivals like the Mazda CX-30.  How is the 2021 Kia Soul Turbo?  You can get started in the …

If you were shopping for a used sedan, would you want a luxurious ride that exudes German panache could return nearly 40 mpg and cost you about as much as a new Toyota Corolla? If you said “yes,” then it could be a good idea to look into buying a 2016 Audi A6 TDI. It’s …

When I was growing up, the Ferrari 308 on the Magnum P.I. television show caught my attention. From there, I learned what an exotic car is. That is a low volume car, with performance to wow, a high price tag, and most often is created by a boutique manufacturer. Most times, that performance to wow …

Aside from off-road capability and a renowned all-wheel-drive system, turbocharging has long been synonymous with Subaru models. Cars like the WRX have always been turbocharged and the brand’s SUVs like the Outback and Forester benefited from forced induction as well. However, the current iteration of the Forester is not turbocharged and has even been called …