2010 Mazda3S - Put On A Happy Face - First Drive

All in all, we feel that the new Mazda3 makes for a great commuter car. As far as its modification potential goes, a conservative approach would probably be best. With its already bold styling, some 18-inch wheels and a subtle drop could make for a very unique cruiser. And with the reinforced suspension mounts, the chassis can probably handle mild spring-rate increases without developing irritating rattles and squeaks. But to go much further than that could potentially ruin the comfort and reliability that we expect the car to provide. For those hell-bent on roasting the tires off of the new platform, we'd recommend waiting for the '10 Mazdaspeed3, which we'll be reviewing in a few months. Super Pac-Man, here we come!