HIGHS Distinctive, nuanced styling inside and out, available turbo-four engine, responsive and spirited handling. LOWS Fiddly Infotainment controls, snug second row, rivals have more cargo room.

HIGHS First-class interior accommodations, thrifty on fuel, handles well for its size. LOWS Stiff ride, low-speed transmission misbehavior, third-row legroom is too snug for adults. VERDICT The Mazda ...