Need a quiet and comfortable hatchback

I currently own a Mazda 3. I've had it 11 years and it has never given me any problems, although it is very noisy. I'm about to buy another new car. What would you recommend as a replacement of a similar size and style, but is quieter?

Asked on 9 October 2016 by Malcolm Dick

Answered by Honest John

Nothing wrong with the new 2017MY Mazda 3 I was driving last week: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/mazda/mazda-3-2017.../

Tags: ride comfort buying a new car road noise

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