2007 Mazdaspeed3 - The Car Connection: “They could ship it over here available only in taupe paint and genuine rust and it would still be one of the most exhilarating cars Mazda has ever sold in the United States . In the history of sport compacts, this car is an immediate icon.”
Looks like the Mini Cooper ‘S’ finally has some competition, though it’s sorta like the Corvette -v- Porsche comparison: Interesting on paper, but few people will cross-shop both brands.
I sure would, though. :)