I just can't get over it...I despise the way it looks. The intake is great and something I feel my MS3 should have, other than that the new front quarter panels, the bulgy taillights and that insane front bumper are just too much for me. Even the guys at Car and Driver, often worshipers of the Mazda 3 didn't like the super happy looks of it.
After saying all that, to drive is to love. When the time comes to trade in my MS3 I will test drive this current model. With that said, unless driving it is an amazing experience...there's no way I'd buy the ugly thing.