2022 Mazda3 Long Term Review - Introduction
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- In this video we introduce Beyond the Test Drive's new long term tester and daily driver, a 2022 Mazda 3 Sedan in the Carbon trim level. We have owned this now for three months and this is our first update at nearly 7000 miles. This exact car plus some the dealer let us do overnight test drives was the source of our prior review videos. We liked the car so much we decided to go a head and get one.
The 3 has a 2.5 liter 4-cylinder engine that is naturally aspirated with a six speed automatic transmission. It has 186 hp and 186 lb- ft off torque. This specific trim comes with the polymetal grey paint and red leather seating.
We have had a few odd quirks during the first 7000 miles with the infotainment and the steering so we will be keeping an eye on those.
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Those wheel and hood camera angles are something else man. You're bringing insane production value and information in these. Still haven't gotten a 3, decided I should actually test drive a few of my options before I settle but very few dealerships have stock in my area still.
Thanks for the kind words. Really appreciate it! Let us know what you are considering. The Civic of course is pretty good especially in manual Si trim. This chip and and supply shortage is making it tough to comparison shop. Let us know if you have any more questions.
I recently got a 2019 premium PKG. It was in between a 2018 soul red touring or our current 2019 premium.
My wife loved the white leather so we picked the 2019.
If you want a quiet, comfortable luxurious car then get a 4th gen for sure.
If you are more like me and want to feel and hear your car and the road and care more about suspension the 2018 is a more fun car to drive.
A part of me is honestly still in love with that 2018 and I'll even daydream about it.
But overall I couldn't be happier with my car (except for the scratches)
Introducing our new daily driver and long term BTTD tester. It’s the Mazda3 sedan 2wd in Carbon trim. You will see prior review videos that feature this exact car plus some the dealer let us borrow. We were so impressed by the 3 we went ahead and bought one. Subscribe and follow to see if the this 3 lives up, over the long term, to its early great impressions.
Have had my carbon for less than a month and already have 2500 miles on it driving from Washington to California and everywhere in between. I'm in love with it and have already gotten several compliments on it. The only problem I've had is seamlessly switching between audio when I use Android Auto and Bluetooth.
Awesome. Thanks for watching and commenting. And keep in touch on your experience and if you have any more android/Bluetooth gremlins. We use CarPlay exclusively and it’s been pretty solid. Enjoy your 3!
I had this problem too. After using Android Auto, the bluetooth won't play music anymore. What happens is that Andriod Auto switches your bluetooth connection to 'phone'. To get the music to work again you need to go into bluetooth settings and change your connection type back to 'phone and audio'. This has to be a bug.
Excellent choice. You will not be disappointed. I have a 2014 Mazda 3 sedan 2.0 still running like a champ.
Excellent. Thanks for watching and the feedback on your 3.
i been driving a 2014 mazda 3 gt for like 5 years now its been a great car i had no issues with it at all other than replacing a battery and changing brakes. these new ones i imagine are just gonna be as good
Thanks for commenting and sharing your experience!
I just picked up a Mazda3 premium hatchback yesterday. I was actually there for the carbon edition but 3 other people were also there for it. Long story short I didn’t “win” but the dealership had a truck arrive while I was there. They gave me the premium trim for the carbon price!
Congratulations! That's great. What color did you get? Thanks for watching and sharing your story.
@@BeyondTheTestDrive I got the poly metal grey and red interior. I thought it was a carbon only colors
wow premium trim is even better. you got a hell of a deal!
Thank you Mazda for not using a dang CVT transmission. Hate those things. This car in on my list to possibly purchase this coming spring because it has a real transmission.
Thanks for commenting. Yea, the Mazda six speed is really good and what separates this car from its competition with their CVTs. We are curious about the upcoming hybrid drivetrains sourced from Toyota and what transmission. Mazda will use.
Yeah it’s not even just that it’s not a cvt but the 6 speed is really good.
Thanks to watching every one of your videos about this car -- Many times over for the past few months, I finally made a decision and purchased one. Dealer had one with the wireless charger come in (Which I didn't want because it's useless, you have to take all your stuff out of the box and even then your phone slides around) and I optioned to have the black hatchback grille surrounds installed, 50% ceramic tint installed all around, the auto dimming homelink rearview mirror, and chrome wheel locks installed.
I'm fearful of the piano black trims in the interior and have left the film on them for now. Let us know what you end up doing about that.
I'm considering downgrading to 16" wheels because the roads are garbage in my town.
Looking forward to your future update!
Congrats on your new 3. That is awesome! So glad we could help. Sounds like some great adds ons. Regarding the center console, we have dreams of getting it wrapped but just have not done it yet. It does scratch but if it’s kept clean I find it looks ok. Definitely drive it while before you decide on a tire swap. You should have 18’s so 16’s with more sidewall will definitely ride better but definitely impact handling a bit. We are close to our 20k mile update video so keep an eye out for that one. All the best and thanks for the kind words!
I put a deposit on a carbon. It has everything I want from a feature perspective but I'm toying with the idea of going up to the turbo. Hard to justify when it costs another $4k, especially because Im anticipating keeping the car only for around 5 years but it seems like it'd be fun. I'd definitely miss the red leather seats tho.
You would also gain AWD for the extra money. The turbo does take this car to a whole new level and it works with the AWD in and out of the turns. But the non turbo has its own personality and does like to rev where the torque of the turbo allows for low rpm’s. The best part of it all is that they are both great and staying with the non-turbo is not a big penalty as an overall package. The one thing with the turbo is range and real world fuel mileage seem to be a wide spread complaint. But on the other hand if we needed AWD it would be hard to beat compared to an SUV with similar performance and price. Keep in touch and let us know which way you end up going. And thanks for watching and commenting.
@@BeyondTheTestDrive Thanks for the insight! I'm leaning towards sticking with the carbon just because it seems to deliver on almost everything I want for a really great price point but I'm going to think it over a bit more before making a decision. This will be my first car ever so its a tough one!
@@pineful4861 If you enjoy tons of torque when merging or passing, you'll love the turbo, is not like the NA is slow (which it isn't) it is just that the turbo gives a bit more excitement
@@pineful4861 I just bought the carbon and it's just as quick as my 17 s60 I traded that had 240hp. The 3 is a much lighter vehicle but I was very pleasantly surprised by how good the 186hp does.
I am from Europe and I have driven Alfa Romeos for 20 years. I finally stopped because they only made fat, overpriced cars, that you bought for the badge. Sad.
So I went to some dreary used Honda after I scrapped my Alfa 166. (the one with the Busso engine, you know?)
Cars became a non-interest for some years until this Mazda perked my interest. There was something about these looks...
So, I test drove one of them. 180 HP version. Holy crap, The manual gearbox is so snappy you think you drive a Rallye car, the acceleration is not furious but relentless, the body lean in the bends, the sound, the interioor styling. I had major flashbacks to my 2 litre Alfa 146 that i had LOVED for all it's upsides and flaws...
This is a car for driving and feeling the fun of it. Not a Sportscar, but one that makes you feel good. To me it's the sort of "Alfa 149" that those Italians could never be bothered to make anymore. Ordered one instantly.
Thanks for sharing your passion for driving and your Alfa story. I do love the looks of the Giulia. The Mazda 3 sedan and Giulia have terrific body work. And thanks for watching!
Got my 2022 cx5 ce in january and the milleage is 16k already love driving my mazda!
Congratulations. Love those CX5s. Thanks for watching and sharing!
I'm from Europe (Scandinavia), and I got the fully equipped 2.0 150 bhp hatchback with automatic transmission in Soul Crystal Red. Overall, the transmission is solid but in some instances I feel it would do better with a couple of more gears.
I just love the car and how it handles. The torsion beam on this car does surprisingly well but it's honest so bad pavement will tell.
I assume your 2.0 @ 150bhp refers to the 2.0G version.
I live in Canada and based on what i have learnt from various Mazda3 reviews/tests done on both sides of the Atlantic(plus a few test drives that I have done locally), power/torque delivery feel and acceleration are very very similar between the 2.0X(not available in N.America, 180ps I think) and the 2.5G(tested in this TH-cam but not available in EU, 186hp or about 189ps). However, the true beauty of the 2.0X is that its official fuel economy(e.g. WLTP) is actually rated at least 10~15% LOWER than the 2.0G, let alone the 2.5G if it is ever available in EU. But as always, there's a catch: the amazing compression ignition tech behind the 2.0 Skyactiv-X costs a lot to develop+produce(and therefore to buy).....probably similar to the cost of the 2.5G turbo(only available in N.America) @ 250hp/320lb-ft.....
Thanks for sharing. The chassis tuning makes it fun to drive and 150 Hp is plenty in most cases. Handling is great wit the torsion but it can get a little unsettled in the bumps.
Yea. I agree Felix we in the states may not see the X in the smaller engines. I have seen a few videos stating the real world mileage is not all that Mazda states plus it is quite an expensive technology. I would though expect it in the larger SUVs as their higher cost can absorb the engine cost and the lower end torque would be ideal. Mazda seems a little aloof regarding which way they will go. I think the Toyota hybrids system would really bring life to the their vehicles as far as fuel economy.
@@BeyondTheTestDrive Yes, I really wish Mazda had something similar to Toyota's hybrid system but maybe without the e-CVT transmission (although it's very well refined now). My Mazda 3 is a "mild hybrid" (e-Skyactiv G 2.0) with an emphasis on "mild". 😁
But I love the car, the interior and the Bose audio system.
@@felixli5279 you're absolutely right about everything.
I really wanted the e-Skyactiv X engine with 186bhp but it was too expensive compared to my "ordinary" e-Skyactiv 2.0G - especially as I got a good price on it (it was a demo with less than 200 miles on it).
"antiquated 6 speed" idk what this is about unless you just mean automatics? Mazda gearboxes are some of the best and they're one of the few you can actually get a manual in.
Thanks for watching and commenting. I agree and was referring to the impression of the rest of the automotive journalist world’s commentary about how long the six speed has been around and their complaints about why it does not have more gears yet. I am a huge fan of the six speed and think it’s one of the best out their with its intuitive up and down shifts. I think one mega TH-camr commented that he was ‘so over’ the 2.5 and 6 speed combo despite also commenting he loved how it drove. Uggg.
Great in depth review!
Appreciate that Cliff. Thanks for watching!
The Carbon Edition looks alot better in person. I was impressed with the 3 hatchback Turbo. Feels like a sports car. I'm really interested in a CX 30 in the platinum quartz metallic. Hard color to find.
That’s a pretty interesting color. I am thinking that with the back wheels on the CX-30 will look awesome. Good luck and stay in touch on your search. Thanks again for watching!
Beautiful car! ✌🏻✌🏻
Thanks a lot, this was informative!
Thanks for watching!
Mazda have never been on your radar for quite a while. So in other words they actually have been on your radar.
shooting cars on youtube said the same thing with his mazda3 80K mile follow up review about the steering wheel
Was that the Realistick one? I have not watched all of shooting cars latest on the 3 but I will look for it. If he is reporting a steering noise that would be interesting.
I have put 42k miles within 2 year on my Mazda 3 HB. Only thing I don’t like about the car is the black wheels (the premium HB comes with black trim). I got couple scratches as someone keyed my car, but it doesn’t bother me anymore.
Oh no. That stinks. I was not a fan of the black wheels originally but I kinda like them now. The newer trend is matte black and they look pretty cool too. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Womder if that hiss noise is the valve in the pump just letting a little bit of fluid thru. Steer a little more and it goes away because valve is open and more fluid is going thru
Hmmm. Good theory. I need to check that out as I am sure it external. Only happens when moving though. I am going to mic up the engine bay/under carriage to see if I can pick it up. Thanks for the suggestion. It really is hard to hear and does not detract from our enjoyment of the car.
Are you guys in GA? All those roads look so familiar for some reason.
Production value is amazing, I will keep watching!
Thank you Esteban for watching and your encouraging words. Our Mazda 3 vids are done in the rolling hills of central Maryland and southern Pennsylvania. We have some nice roads to take drives on. Thanks again and all the best!
I don't have a mazda yet but my Pontiac G6 coupe did that crazy speaker thing a few times. Once the speakers were still cracking and banging even after turning off the car. Kept traveling front to back as in a circle. This happened only when driving in a huge rainstorm. Next day all is fine. I think it could be an issue with water hitting the wiring but not sure as my car is in good condition. Perhaps the sunroof though closed in the rain could be the culprit as drainplugs could be clogged although it never leaked a drop ever. Good luck.
Hmm. That’s very interesting. Thanks f for watching and sharing!
I have the 2022 turbo, I really wish I did get that premium interior. I'm trying to find a way to swap but I doubt it's possible. I did put a new exhaust system in it and a cold air. Sounds and looks amazing, also I love these videos man, the quality is insane
Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. The turbo trim level has a really nice interior, but maybe not just the red option? What exhaust did you go with? And thanks for the nice words. Really appreciate it.
@@BeyondTheTestDrive I went with a corksport cat-axle pipe and a magnaflow axle-back
@@Cole58528 awesome. Thanks for the info.
@@BeyondTheTestDrive here is the video from my other channel th-cam.com/video/OuP7B3wfYoY/w-d-xo.html
@@Cole58528 very nice. Thanks. Great sound mod but not too obnoxious.
The only knock for me is the low and large rear view mirror blocking so much visibility
Torsion beam rear suspension and no infotainment touchscreen was a (major) drawback, but on the positive is the Mazda engines reliability if maintenance is done correctly.........
Agree that the torsion beam does reveal itself from time to time. One benefit though is a nice quiet suspension over bumps despite the rear getting unsettled at times. Touch screen versus wheel is a personal preference. The screen placement in the 3 is ideal but does put it out of reach. Mazda does allow for touch input on the new CX-50 in apple car play when the car is not moving. I can see that moving over to their other models. Thanks for commenting!
I have a 2020 Mazda 3 premium. I love it but the paint is not the best with a peeling clear coat. The design is pretty much timeless it will never go out of style.
Thanks for sharing. That’s a bummer on the clear coat? What color do you have? That’s one thing we are keeping an eye on on our 2022. You are right about the style, it will always look fresh.
@@BeyondTheTestDrive I have the dark blue with white leather seats
Great review. I have 22 select hatchback. Do you find the rear kicks out on rough pavement?
Hi David. I think the rear can get a little jumpy. It definitely can remind you it’s a torsion beam.
Cross shopping this and the GLI, both manual. I’m interested in your opinion on the handling of both and the power difference. Is there enough in the 3 to be “sporty” and is it as buttoned down around corners as the GLI?
Thanks for the question. The GLI is about speed and handling and will get you through an autocross course faster. The 3 is more about feel. With a manual there is plenty of power for the 3 to be sporty. The GLI has a faster rack and is flatter in turns but the 3 provides more steering feel and feedback from the chassis. I would add that the 3’s engine is more responsive (no turbo lag) and likes to rev, so more of that driving feel. The GLI also has a limited slip which is really great out of turns and it is needed given the amount of torque it has. Hope this helps and let us know which way you go. Both are great choices. There is the Mazda 3 turbo. With it’s all wheel drive it would match the GLI through the turns I think. Thanks again for watching.
Just picked up the 23 version of the exact car and have been enjoying your long term review! Any things to get or accessories you recommend?
Congrats! Sure you will enjoy it. We really haven’t done any specific performance or appearance mods or bought any accessories. We did get a new LED bulb for the sad and dim trunk area incandescent bulb but have not installed it yet. And have done some spray ceramic coating which seem to be holding up well. Still pondering getting the center area piano black wrapped with something. Again congrats! And thanks for watching - that’s really appreciated. If you want to see anything specific in our series let us know. Next up will be a 20k mile update in a few weeks. All the best and happy motoring.
@@BeyondTheTestDrive thanks for that, what led light did you get? I'll probably change that soon
@@BeyondTheTestDrive oh one other thing I noticed. The car is only an few days old and I've noticed it already has some wrinkles and one particular area in the back seat next to the seat belt has almost waves forming. Basically it looks like there is slightly too much leather so it's not tight against the seat cushion. Not a big deal but not ideal
Great looking car, although need to lose the license plate in the front it detracts from the killer look!
Agreed. It’s a real shame to hang anything on there. Some folks offset it but that doesn’t look any better.
Did you get a chance to use to air conditioner. If so, did you find that it cooled the car off enough on a hot day?
Had some hot days this summer and the ac worked better than I expected. No issues at all. The leather seats also never get sticky which helps. Lack of rear vents can make it hot for a while for passengers. Thanks for the question. James Do has a great vid where he stress tests his CX-30 AC in Palm Springs. Here is the link. th-cam.com/video/Kq0z-oFBziA/w-d-xo.html
How long did it took you to get your car when u order it?
If you are considering a Mazda 3 then you do have a life. 😂. Seriously, though. Thanks for the question. This 3 was purchased in May of 22. It was not ordered. We placed a deposit on one that was scheduled to be built and delivered. Took about 3 weeks since they were able to reroute one that was already built. What are they telling you these days?
Any shifting or almost stalling problems? I have been looking at a carbon edition, but a little worried on some of the stuff I heard
Hi and thanks for the question. Ours has almost 10k mikes and so far so good. I am not aware of any widespread issues with this drivetrain. It’s in almost all Mazda vehicles including the heavier CX-5. Sure there are some bad apples out there though.
@@BeyondTheTestDrive thank you
The 2023 now have cylinder deactivation not sure how that will work has me holding back
I wouldn’t worry too much about it. We did a review video on CX-30 with cylinder deactivation and it was unnoticeable. But a few folks have said they do notice it. Reliability wise I would imagine it’s fine for the long term.
Why aren't there any videos clearly showing everything this car has? I mean, I could just be asking for too much but in a long-term review, it would be great to know all the gadgets the car has to offer before going in full depth with the review. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Hi Zak. Did you see our more comprehensive review before we brought this 3 on as our long termer? Here is the link.
th-cam.com/video/i1sY23YnJIcN/w-d-xo.html
Let us know if this is more what you were looking for as we are always looking for feedback. We do tend to focus more on driving feel, handling, comfort, and daily livability but we do try to do an overview of the features. Thanks for the comment.
@@BeyondTheTestDrive Thank you, that video was a bit more detailed about the features.
How's the ride quality? Soft? Hard? Firm? Maybe halfway?
Hi and thanks for the question. Ride quality is something to think about with the 3. I would describe it on the medium firm side but very comfortable. It’s only over really bad pavement where you feel the firmness. I think I mention in one video that the ride is fine, but if I had to drive really bad roads every day then maybe the CX-30 would work better with it’s slightly more softer ride.
Where was it built ?
Hi Jeff. I think I replied in your other comment. This is a Mexico assembles 3.
@@BeyondTheTestDrive California must get those. In Florida I think most JM.
Does the Honda Civic have the same power and performance as the Mazda 3?
The base civic is well below at 158 HP. You can upgrade to a 1.5 turbo that has 180 Hp so that is getting close to the 3. There is the Civic Si with 200HP so that will out perform the non turbo Mazda 3.
Wrapping the center console isn’t that hard. I did mine myself. All it took was patience, perseverance, time and little bit of effort 😅
Thanks for the info. We still have this on the list to do. Either ourselves or a shop. Nice to know it’s doable…..with patience
How it's cylinder deactivation feature? No issues?
Hi Marky Marc. Thanks for the question. Mazda stopped making this engine with cylinder deactivation for a year or two now but for 2023 it returns. The 2023 3 has a bit more horsepower and a tad better MPGs. So our 2022 does not have it. I have always been wary of any brands’ cylinder deactivation but Mazda must be confident enough they worked the bugs out to bring it back.
Thanks for the reply, that's good to hear. I think I'll still prefer without the cylinder deactivation, looks like I need to hurry up thinking and get this 2022 model already, lol.
@@markymarc4651 I am not sure on the 2023’s but deactivation was only a feature of the higher trim levels and maybe jus the AWD’s. I can’t recall. So worth checking if it’s universal in the 2023’s or trim level specific. All the best.
Only the Select trim of the 22 features cylinder deactivation. On the 23 all of the trims have it. I currently have the 22 select and it’s lame on the roads and streets but I’m mostly on the highway so it doesn’t really come into play.
@@zefwyn6793 Its on the highway where the cylinder deactivation really kicks in. If your car has the touch screen, bring up the fuel economy app and you can see a graphic where it shows what cylinders are firing.
Are they available to lease?
Yes. You can lease these. Leasing versus buying is an involved topic. Since manufactures use low lease payments to move inventory, lease deals are hard to come by now except on higher cost cars.
Torsion beam ugh
Handling wise the torsion beam does pretty well. But it does make itself known with some hopping on bad pavement. Mazda claims the torsion beams are quieter which I would agree with. But still, it will let you know it’s not quite as sophisticated as a multi link.
“Taken back by…”
It’s taken aback, not back.
Need more corrections like this so we can all speak perfect English
I would not ride in a car with someone who likes to talk with his hands while driving 🙂
😂 Steve, if you ever need a ride somewhere I promise to keep both hands on the wheel.
Your holding of wheel is crazy, please take some driving car lesson.