A manual gearbox in a Mazda 3 sounds like a welcome bit of old-school charm. The “questionably premium” part feels like the sort of thing you notice after the first drive. https://www.thedrive.com/car-reviews/2026-mazda-3-manual-hatchback-review-charmingly-basic-questionably-premiumBy Jasper McKenzie, Nov 13, 2026. 5 likes, 0 comments.