What happens when style, speed, and smart engineering meet practicality? In this week’s https://RushToReason.com and https://Drive-Radio.com car review, John and Richard Rush take the wheel of the 2026 Mazda 3 Hatchback Carbon Edition — an all-wheel drive, turbocharged compact that dares to punch above its weight. Can a hatchback really handle Colorado’s unpredictable snowstorms? Is the $33,000 price tag worth it when the average new car tops $50K? And what makes Mazda’s interior craftsmanship rival that of luxury brands? Richard breaks down everything — from its soft-touch materials to the smooth button clicks that make this compact feel anything