UNDETERRED by a lack of buyer interest in flexible, tall-roof hatches offered to date by its Korean rivals, Mazda has pushed ahead with its stylish, five-seater Premacy. Essentially a 323 Astina pulled and stretched into a shape that bridges the gap between traditional hatch and people-mover, the Premacy offers clever seating arrangements, excellent ergonomics and extremely useful - and versatile - luggage space. Although rear seat room could be better, the biggest drawback comes from a lack of performance from the 1.8-litre engine.