That CX3 is a good looking car. Price wise likely good and economical on gas. However I am happy to pay a premium for an suv that sits higher even though it goes through a bit more gas.

So even if it sits higher as long as it is not driven like a Porsche quickly on the twisties then I feel good to go and safer.

Many may dispute this but in my suv I feel safer around some of the idiotic half ton drivers in this city. We have lots of half tons in this city....

Guy

I owned the jSW for a few years and there certainly is a difference between that and the GTI. You lose a few inches from the rear with the GTI but still have a lot of storage space. Those inches make a difference in handling and parking. That said, the JSW would fit a lot of stuff.

No magic bullet, but there are good ways and less good ways to maximize interior space while keeping fun and functionality. As for aesthetics, it just depends on what you like. I do find the new Mazdas to be attractive on the outside, but the interior design still leaves me a bit cold. Actually that is the case with pretty much every Japanese interior design..