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.
Behind the Scion xB, the Civic, in coupe and sedan form, is the second most reliable compact car. Both versions start under $19,000, and benefit from two consecutive years of updates. After a lackluster 2012 model, Honda went back to the drawing board, and then again provided updates for 2014.