The MPS rides well too, more 3-series than Impreza ... and then you notice that despite Mazda's best efforts the in-line four doesn't have an inspiring voice. It's not offensive, just lacking ...

Tuning company BBR has developed a series of upgrades for the Mazda 2.3-litre DSI turbo engine, which powers the MPS versions of the Mazda 3 and 6. The tuning upgrades are available in three phases.