The 2010 Mazda Mazda3 is only the latest in a string of enthusiast-appealing compacts. With a choice of either frugal or sporting four-cylinder engines, unusually good handling for a small car, and a base price just under the $16,000 mark, the newest Mazda sits nearly atop TheCarConnection.com's small-car rankings. It earns an overall score of 8.4, with highlights in styling and features.