As the lone Mazda fan, I'd like to say I'm pretty impressed. It has a sharp exterior that looks sporty and psuedo-luxurious, with a great interior to match. Early indications are that pricing should remain the same, so its going to be a pretty good value. The family resemblance to the 6 and RX-8 is apparent, but the 3 still has its own original character. We have a thread on the S40 and everyone seems to agree that the new Volvo also looks "squished". I'll admit the proportions look weird from the pictures, but I'm sure it will look better in person.