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.
Corolla XRS in the Market With its significant price tag, it's clear that the XRS falls well behind in the competitive compact segment. I would compare it closely with Nissan's SE-R, but even that car features more handling prowess. However, the XRS was never designed to be the best performance compact; it's just a step up from the base Corolla. In that it does well, but when you think of all the fun-to-drive compacts with superior interiors that can be had for the same money â like a Civic, Subaru Impreza or Mazda3 â the Corolla quickly becomes an afterthought.