If you are training an elephant, the situation is different: You have a personal relationship with the elephant and you always have to be the dominant one in the relationship. The elephant will try to dominate you from time to time but you can never allow that.
We're comparing two popular Mazda models: the compact Mazda3 hatchback and the CX-5 crossover. 2011 Mazda3: Used Car Review. With stability control standard across all models, the 2011 Mazda3 is proof positive that small cars can be fun to drive and fuel efficient.
Editor's Note: Consumer Reports released its 2014 Reliability Survey this week. Lexus came away as the highest rated luxury brand in survey, and its IS sedan finished as the most reliable luxury car. We recently reviewed an all-wheel-drive Lexus IS350 and came away with a similar impression of the car as Consumer Reports. We found the Lexus IS350 to be a solid and well engineered vehicle.