Road Test: 2005 Mazda3 5-door vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart vs. 2005 Mini Cooper S vs. 2005 Scion tC vs. 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST
1st place: 2005 Mini Cooper S
More juice and better gearing propel this year's super Cooper S to the front of this fun pack.
2nd place: 2005 Mazda3 5-doorRefreshing car with fresh ideas and a tuned chassis--more power could make it a winner.
3rd place: 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Fab engine and four doors seeks contemporary style and a new set of performance tires.
4th place: 2005 Scion tC Bargain price for an attractive, smooth-riding, but mostly uninspiring driver.
5th place: 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 STControlled ride in a pedestrian wrapper. It's no SVT Focus replacement.