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As you’ve surely seen by now, the 2010 Mazda3 has hit the streets with a spring in its step and (literally) a smile on its face. The redesigned front end may be the easiest place to look if you’re trying to tell the difference between a new Mazda3 and an older one. Up front, there’s a large grinlike (yes, grinlike) area, said to allow for more cool air intake than in the previous model. And it isn’t the only thing about the car that has changed: every bit of sheetmetal is new, in fact, and the chassis is now stronger and lighter. Wheelbase is identical, but overall length is up by a couple of inches. In addition, the interior has been given a significant redo, and the lineup benefits from a new engine and new transmission options.