Prices for the new 250 hp Mazdaspeed3 wagon will start from as low as $22,800. For this money you'll get a six-speed manual gearbox, stability and traction control systems, 18-inch wheels, four-wheel ABS, and more.

The Mazda3 shocked compact buyers when it first came to market. Not only did it perform better than most competitors it was up against, but even in base trim it offered an interior quality that rivaled some premium brands. The entry-level 3 continues forward into 2007 more or less unchanged, but for those looking for a little more action on the road and track, a range-topping MAZDASPEED3 is being added for the coming year.