The aesthetic of the exterior is subjective but more people than not agree that its a great design. Andrea wants more sharp edges, but I actually love the current design. The hatchback is the best looking among its competitors in my opinion.
Keep asking my wife if she wants to replace her 22 M3 hatch AWD. Nope, she loves it. With Blizzaks in the winter, not one issue for traction. I just keep banging my head when getting in and out of it though, just too low for my comfort of ingress and egress. Been flawless though, very solid and reliable.
Mazda took a chance with the styling of this Mazda3 Hatchback, so we've gotta respect them for that, and for their continued effort to make satisfying-to-drive cars with non-CVT transmissions (auto or manual). The style still looks smooth and unique. Thanks for including U.S. features and prices along with the Canadian Mazzda numbers.
I have a 2017 Mazda3 sport GT with the 6 speed automatic. For $2,700 I purchased the Premium Package, which added an amazing number of tech and creature comfort features. Yes, it does not have the “edge” of a GTI or a Focus ST - both of which I considered at the time - but It has a great balance of comfort, quality, refinement, handling, economy, and performance. In 2 weeks I’ll have had the vehicle 7 years and I still love it!
Just got this last night. The turbo carbon edition. Had never heard of it. I told the dealer I like hatchbacks and driving. He brought it to me to test drive. I said to myself as soon as I saw it, “f&ck’, I know I’m buying this tonight”. Drove it. I think I finally know what true love feels like. This car is 🔥 🔥 🔥
Mazda3 (sedan) owner here. It's a great car. And I kinda stumbled upon mine (leased it as a last-minute change to what I was originally going for, and have since bought out the lease). I got lucky. It drives beautifully, and purrs like a kitten (and has great power when I need it. And I have the naturally aspirated, non-turbo version!). Even in its naturally aspirated version, it's so much more powerful than all the competition. It's pretty amazing. And it has a lovely interior. The biggest negative for me is rear seat legroom. I pretty much have to forget about having passengers back there. Fortunately, I rarely do. Thanks for this video!
I heard the steering wheel feel is very heavy so it's a struggle to turn the steering wheel, is that true? Also are you tall? I'm short so wondering if my rear seat legroom would be better.
@@braetonwilson4296 I have no problem turning the steering wheel. It is a heavier feel than with other cars, but it should give you no problems. I am relatively tall (5’10”), so yes, you’ll have a bit more success having passengers in the back than I do.
Hey from the UK 👋 Love your reviews!! I’ve had my Mazda3 2.0G……for 2.5 years now and still love it!! Smooth drive…..Smooth manual box and always get 51mpg…(42mpg US). The thing I notice with Mazda, they listen to customers. They change or update every 2 years the specs and details and not wait 4 to 5 years for one massive update. In the UK we don’t have any turbo engines or 2.5ltr for the Mazda3. I love the engine on my Mazda3 but sometimes I crave a kick up the ass 🙈
I ❤ my 23 Mazda3 Hot Hatch 6 Spd MT! I’ve driven some fun cars before, but the 3 is nimble and smooth!! I’ve fallen in love with a 4 cylinder manual car again and I LOVE IT. I will always love the V8’s I drove, but the 3 is sporty fun and good on gas! 🙂A great daily commuter!
Sounds about right! I loved driving our old 2007 Mazda3 hatch, and that model had more window square footage and a more upright hatch. Even then the backseat was just too tight with my kids in the car. Great for driving solo or with one other grown-up! Mazda makes surprisingly upscale vehicles that are fun to drive and I wouldn't hesitate to buy this for a teen or 20-something. Or empty-nesters!
Love it, love the new colour ceramic metallic with red interior. I bought myself from new a 2022 Mazda3 Sport GT AWD (Canada) it's still under unlimited km warranty.
I had a '16 hatchback 6-speed, and loved driving it. Alas, bad back, bad knees made it increasingly painful to get into and out of, but once in, this is a great platform. I don't miss the "edge," and smoothness indicates good design and construction. Like many other cars, they've gotten pretty expensive, which limits their appeal.
it's worth it, 2wd is all you need in a sedan. even here in Upstate New York near Buffalo, and no issue at all with 2wd. the Mazda 3 is impressive with the turbo, but i don't need that much power. Honda will happily sell you a Civic Type R, but i just want a regular commuter car. gas mileage is more important to most people, than straight line speed.
We have a CX30 Turbo and love it. It is such a fun car to drive and so quiet yet so powerful. The gas bill isn't so great but its worth it haha! Sure the 3 needs a refresh but it's super popular!
This does have better driving dynamics than the RS (auto:CVT) but not by much. I seriously considered this as well but just couldn’t get over the claustrophobic back seat, some dated tech and much less total cargo capacity. I’ve had the RS since June and love it, (my other car is a WRX), super stiff chassis, comfortable ride, quiet, responsive powertrain and handling- though it is not a Hot Hatch. The safety tech, ACC, headlights, seats and stereo are fantastic. 35 MPG and easy 500+ mile range are icing on the cake.
I got myself a AWD Mazda3 hatch in 2022, new. Still love it, the suspension is fantastic, every pothole is just a muted thud, it's very solid. The stereo is good. The economy is good and the engine is still torquey for a non turbo. G-vertoring control helps to minimize body roll significantly. It's got a lot of nice things going for it and Mazda are their own company again since 2015 (no ford)
I'm not a fan of the current electrification limitations and I believe Mazda is smart in taking their time to implement electrification until the technology matures.
Just the review I was waiting for. I am thinking one changing my 2011 Murano for a Mazda 3, sedan or hatch, and I can't think on alternatives. The pricing starts below 30K, provides good fuel economy, decently fun drive and those amazing dial and physical buttons. No touch buttons or crazy touch screen like how Subaru massacred the Crosstek
@@janoycresnova9156 I am not concern for the space since I can put a roof top if needed, and my height is 1.65m so it is not like i have the driver seat adjusted all the way to the back.
The Subaru touchscreen works fine, the HVAC has physical two zone temp buttons as well as front and rear defrost, you rarely have to touch anything else on the screen and you can easily fat finger the fan speed and direction when you need to.
I learned to drive a M on a 73 RX3. That was a great car which I loved driving. Not real fast off the line, but cruising along at illegal speeds, it was great! I've owned 8 Mazda's in my 50+ years of driving. The feature that stood out on all of them, was their "fun to drive" aspect - including the CX5, which I had the original 2.0L version. Way under powered, and unfortunately (fortunately?), traded it in on an RX350. I'm not young anymore and luxury seems to be more of a priority than sportiness...ahhh... to be 20 again.....
Does the engine have cylinder deactivation? I've been seeing that people are having oil leak/gasket problems with the Mazda engines that have/had cylinder deactivation.
I'm gladly trading a little bit of space and visibility for a really clean and aesthetic design, like this Mazda 3 hatch. It's so refreshing to see someone trying something different in a market full of clones with no personality.
I agree with Zach: They polished the character right out of this car. I have a 2021 Mazda 3 Sport and it's great but unfortunately it's boring AF. Hence why I'm currently looking at a GTI. I need something way more engaging.
The only reason I didn’t go for the Mazda 3 turbo over a Golf is the powerband tapers off because that turbo can’t push enough air up top. Also it has an archaic transmission compared to the dual clutch on the Golf, with a lot of half-baked tech. My mother has a CX30 turbo, and even though it ticks a lot of boxes at face value, those boxes don’t work nearly as well in practice.
I don’t buy a hatchback for the style, I buy one because it’s practical for fitting a lot of stuff without having to buy an SUV or pickup. However, the rear door seems to get smaller and less useful with each iteration of the Mazda 3 hatchback. I miss the big door on my 2008 model (but not the rust problems 😝)
I went to the dealership to buy the manual premium sand color with black leather seats. I saw the Preferred Mica blue with Greige light colored seats and automatic, I fell in love with it and ended up buying it. I don't think mica blue is available with the manual!
I want the manual Premium but worried it’ll be less fun in all the traffic I deal with. Might get the Sedan so I can get automatic with the Premium trim.
I have a manual Astina (Premium equivalent in Australia). I don't find the manual tedious in traffic... in fact, it can be quite fun, especially as the launch from traffic lights is typically a lot faster than for notionally faster cars with automatics or DCT's.
Zach, I agree these are very refined (especially for their price) - Andrea your pronunciation of mAzda is cute haha😂. Im guessin thats a Canadian thing? Cheers you 2
I am a 4-time Mazda owner in the US but don't currently own one. My 2006 Mazda 3 manual hatch was probably my favorite car. However, it pains me to say this, but that all the critical acclaim in the world has done little to sell this car. I love hatchbacks, but most people don't: unless they're raised and called CUVs. I don't like this generation of the car, largely due to the rear tunnel vision and the encroachment of sheet metal into glass area in the rear. I don't care about the rear suspension, and only "enthusiasts" who read car blogs and social media do. This is a sweet car, but given the choice, I'd probably choose a CX-30, and I hope that car receives additional refinements and upgrades, such as finally addressing the objectionable surface area of black cladding, and offering hybrid propulsion. And let's face it- the masses have spoken with regard to touch screens. I think the commander-controller thing is technically superior, but Mazda is going to have to adopt touch screens more widely if they expect to sell to John and Jane Q. Public. I like Mazda, but being a small company, I'm fearful for their future and unsure if they will be able to pivot with the market.
Mazda will be just fine. The market doesn’t even know what it’s doing. EVs aren’t a sure thing at this point, especially with companies like Toyota being conservative with where they approach it. The minute the government figures out they can’t meet their infrastructure goals they’ll pivot the EPA standards. All Mazda needs is to hybridize their lineup.
I love it at $28,000. I like it at $35,000. But at over $40,000 grand w/AWD?…. I think I’d pass. After all, its only a Mazda 3… hatchback. At that price (over $40) though, I think I’d prefer going the GTI route. Thanks for the video.
Yeah, and you’ll get a car that floods going thru a car wash. Ask me how I know. LOL. You’ll have rain coming thru the sunroof, HVAC intake, door speakers, and you’ll have weird electronic faults.
I started with a '06 Protoge 5, then moved into the '15 Mazda3 HB (which is still new due to covid), but I am looking forward (and Hoping) there will be a next gen CX-30 and it' a hybrid.
Great logic Zack, everything works perfectly, but I want to have comprimises 😂 A little contradictory no? The 3 as you point out is not a GTI. Thank goodness for that, it will be far more reliable than the VW. Before anyone gripes... I've owned several VW's and yes it was a hard habit to break😂
What many seniors want is a smooth ride, warm comfortable seats and steering wheel, memory drivers seat, and a price that doesn’t break the bank. Never mind the sun roof and all of that modern day computer stuff. Give me the hand dials for radio, heater and wipers. Get back to basic comfort and reasonable price. (I know it’s too late for that).
@Motormouth_. we are in our early seventies. Our 2021 crv-exl is the third one. We had a 15, a 17 and now the 21. We like the height for getting in and out. We like the memory seat because we both drive this one vehicle, and at our age, heated seats and steering wheel are important. We would like a smoother ride rather than a firm ride, but handling is important. We don’t need the fancy gadgetry and on fixed income, need to watch the outflow. Some of the old is still good like knobs rather than touch screens. Give us affordable comfort.
Thats an awfully big thing to ask when politicians are forcing car makers to design future cars that have no need for any type of transmission. I'm afraid soon the used market will be our only choice, or at least until gas shoots up to $10 gallon or ICE ownership is otherwise made impractical by government legislation.
I may need a work vehicle for my sales job. I drive Subaru Ascent (much better than Toyota Highlander) but want something better on gas and a manual! I narrowed my choice to VW GTI and Mazda 3. I think the lower price, better styling and build quality make me think Mazda!
Great red boots! A question for you: do you still think it’s a good idea to buy this in its manual mode? We simply LOVE the manual…but is this going to be a problem down the line? Our plan: 10-12 years of ownership (yep, we as well are helping the planet…by not changing often our cars!) Remi (Quebec)
Mazda3 remains one of the best compacts in the world. Other than Civic and Corolla. They only need to address the space issue, which is about as small as Corolla. Civic is more spacious in both 10 and 11th generations.
Thank you for reviewing the non-turbo. I have wanted to get the Mazda 3 for years but I have read countless reviews about the poor paint quality on the car and how easy they chip. Also the rear torsion beam suspension is very jittery.
I own this thing and actually you wont even feel you have beams at the rear. The ride is very supple, nvh is superb, and most importantly the drive is just amazing.
As an owner of a 2021 turbo hatch, I'd say "yes, but with reservations". Newer isnt always better, right? Look at what VW did to the Golf GTI and Ford did to the Mustang. Sure both are faster and handle better than their preceding models, but both took some steps back in looks. (inside as well imo) If Mazda could bring back the independent rear suspension, add their new 8 speed auto and make some very minor tweaks to the exterior and interior, that would be perfect in my opinion. The suspension speaks for itself, but Mazda's new transmission (if tuned properly) would no longer be the Achilles heel holding back the 320lbs of torque on tap with the turbo engine. I know any complete redesign would probably result in the 3 getting larger and heavier so I'm not really onboard with that. They could add a hybrid option which could theoretically make the base engine more energetic while also being more efficient.
It's a good looking car overall, but I agree with Andrea that the sides and rear could tolerate some sharp creases. It's too blob shaped from the 3/4 view. I find the interior entirely too claustrophobic. It's just so much darn black. Enough with black already! The cramped interior dimensions and tiny windows don't help. I hope they improve all of these aspects with the next generation. Also, the price has gone stratospheric for 2024. Starting at $27k USD? Did I read that correctly on their website??? Its starting price is now higher than all of its competition, and even higher than several comparable sized CUVs, like the all-new 2024 Hyundai Kona, which looks fantastic.
The aesthetic of the exterior is subjective but more people than not agree that its a great design. Andrea wants more sharp edges, but I actually love the current design. The hatchback is the best looking among its competitors in my opinion.
Most classy looking compact car on the market. Mazda is very under-rated.
Keep asking my wife if she wants to replace her 22 M3 hatch AWD.
Nope, she loves it. With Blizzaks in the winter, not one issue for traction.
I just keep banging my head when getting in and out of it though, just too low for my comfort of ingress and egress.
Been flawless though, very solid and reliable.
Mazda took a chance with the styling of this Mazda3 Hatchback, so we've gotta respect them for that, and for their continued effort to make satisfying-to-drive cars with non-CVT transmissions (auto or manual). The style still looks smooth and unique. Thanks for including U.S. features and prices along with the Canadian Mazzda numbers.
You two are my favorite for honest, detailed car reviews. Thanks so much!!!
I have a 2017 Mazda3 sport GT with the 6 speed automatic. For $2,700 I purchased the Premium Package, which added an amazing number of tech and creature comfort features. Yes, it does not have the “edge” of a GTI or a Focus ST - both of which I considered at the time - but It has a great balance of comfort, quality, refinement, handling, economy, and performance. In 2 weeks I’ll have had the vehicle 7 years and I still love it!
Unusual design and I like that! Loving the interior of the Carbon Edition this time around! Great fuel economy for a non-CVT too!
I just bought 2024 Mazda 3 hatchback and I love it. What a great car 🚘
What trim level did you buy?
@@joebob5170 2.5 S PREFERRED
Drove a Mazda3 11 years or so ago. Very fun to drive. I traded it in as my old body was getting tired of climbing into and out of the thing. 😂
Not sure what your point is about THIS vehicle?
@@richardmichael59 Mazda3s are fun to drive. Will I get a ticket from the internet police?
The flashback to Andrea's manual driving lesson with Mazda very sweet and cute. Fun videos on all your car reviews. Stay safe all. Peace.
Excellent review guys! Thanks so much. Can't wait to take delivery of my manual transmission one in a few days!
I saw this in the showroom. When I found out the Mazda 3 has a manual!!!
The paddles in the CX-30 had no feedback. Thanks Mazda!
Just got this last night. The turbo carbon edition. Had never heard of it.
I told the dealer I like hatchbacks and driving. He brought it to me to test drive. I said to myself as soon as I saw it, “f&ck’, I know I’m buying this tonight”. Drove it. I think I finally know what true love feels like. This car is 🔥 🔥 🔥
Mazda3 (sedan) owner here. It's a great car. And I kinda stumbled upon mine (leased it as a last-minute change to what I was originally going for, and have since bought out the lease). I got lucky. It drives beautifully, and purrs like a kitten (and has great power when I need it. And I have the naturally aspirated, non-turbo version!). Even in its naturally aspirated version, it's so much more powerful than all the competition. It's pretty amazing. And it has a lovely interior. The biggest negative for me is rear seat legroom. I pretty much have to forget about having passengers back there. Fortunately, I rarely do. Thanks for this video!
I heard the steering wheel feel is very heavy so it's a struggle to turn the steering wheel, is that true? Also are you tall? I'm short so wondering if my rear seat legroom would be better.
@@braetonwilson4296 I have no problem turning the steering wheel. It is a heavier feel than with other cars, but it should give you no problems. I am relatively tall (5’10”), so yes, you’ll have a bit more success having passengers in the back than I do.
Thank you amigo!
Thanks Andrea. You two keep up the great work!
Hey from the UK 👋 Love your reviews!! I’ve had my Mazda3 2.0G……for 2.5 years now and still love it!! Smooth drive…..Smooth manual box and always get 51mpg…(42mpg US). The thing I notice with Mazda, they listen to customers. They change or update every 2 years the specs and details and not wait 4 to 5 years for one massive update. In the UK we don’t have any turbo engines or 2.5ltr for the Mazda3. I love the engine on my Mazda3 but sometimes I crave a kick up the ass 🙈
I learned to first drive manual in a Mazda... MX3 Precidia 😊
I ❤ my 23 Mazda3 Hot Hatch 6 Spd MT! I’ve driven some fun cars before, but the 3 is nimble and smooth!! I’ve fallen in love with a 4 cylinder manual car again and I LOVE IT. I will always love the V8’s I drove, but the 3 is sporty fun and good on gas! 🙂A great daily commuter!
Great review. Agree with Zack that this car’s edges may be too smoothed out. I also like a little more edge in my little hatches.
Sounds about right! I loved driving our old 2007 Mazda3 hatch, and that model had more window square footage and a more upright hatch. Even then the backseat was just too tight with my kids in the car. Great for driving solo or with one other grown-up! Mazda makes surprisingly upscale vehicles that are fun to drive and I wouldn't hesitate to buy this for a teen or 20-something. Or empty-nesters!
Love it, love the new colour ceramic metallic with red interior. I bought myself from new a 2022 Mazda3 Sport GT AWD (Canada) it's still under unlimited km warranty.
Thx! Beautiful exterior surfacing!!
This channel should be 3X larger. Nice work!
Great car for a single guy like myself. Love everything about it.
You don’t have to have a single marital status to enjoy a vehicle, lots of room for two.
I have 4 kids. Its my daily driver. 😂
you take up 5 seats?
Manual transmission so sweet
This machine never gets out of style 💯
The Mazda 3 was my first car. In a Manual too. Glad to see you can still get them.
Loved the MX5 clip...never too old to learn!
I had a '16 hatchback 6-speed, and loved driving it. Alas, bad back, bad knees made it increasingly painful to get into and out of, but once in, this is a great platform. I don't miss the "edge," and smoothness indicates good design and construction. Like many other cars, they've gotten pretty expensive, which limits their appeal.
Lovee my 2023 mazda 3 turbo. Have the red leather interior with the polymetal gray exterior.. just curious why mazda did not give it a 8 speed auto
Great video😊
That's great. I also learned to drive a stick (the only time I've driven a manual) in a Miata back in the day.
I got my mits on this bad boy and was shocked at how popular Mazda is. Manual cars needs to be more popular it’s safe and keeps you alert at all times
Great review as always. Love the way the hatchback look. Thanks for sharing, have a wonderful day.
Yes the boots pop 😂🎉❤
These two are very endearing. Great review.
speaking of the red boots, what would be the best pair of shoes for winter driving?
$32,000 for a 158hp 2wd Civic ? No thanks, lol, got my 250hp 320 tourque 2023 Mazda hatch awd, turbo for $36,000 CAD, thank you Mazda!
If only it were a manual. Then I could move on from my Speed3.
it's worth it, 2wd is all you need in a sedan. even here in Upstate New York
near Buffalo, and no issue at all with 2wd.
the Mazda 3 is impressive with the turbo, but i don't need that much power.
Honda will happily sell you a Civic Type R,
but i just want a regular commuter car. gas mileage is more important to most
people, than straight line speed.
Too expensive!
@@saraaronzon4562the civic for the cheap material? yes
8:26 love the way Andrea says Corollaaaah 😂😂😂
We have a CX30 Turbo and love it. It is such a fun car to drive and so quiet yet so powerful. The gas bill isn't so great but its worth it haha! Sure the 3 needs a refresh but it's super popular!
Cool boots, cool car, nice presentation, Mazda getting more and more premium. All is good
Great car. Just needs a periscope to see outside.
0:30 we can still count on Mazda for knowing how to design proper taillights with proper separate amber indicator lights.
I was looking for a demo of the touch screen, and nothing...??? Did you not have Carplay?
Been waiting for this one, looks a very handsome car with lovely lines. Interior looks well equipped and stylish too, not forgetting the red boots 🎉
Solid review! Been debating what to get between this in the automatic 2.5 AWD or the Impreza RS. Leaning towards this just for the driving dynamics.
This does have better driving dynamics than the RS (auto:CVT) but not by much. I seriously considered this as well but just couldn’t get over the claustrophobic back seat, some dated tech and much less total cargo capacity. I’ve had the RS since June and love it, (my other car is a WRX), super stiff chassis, comfortable ride, quiet, responsive powertrain and handling- though it is not a Hot Hatch. The safety tech, ACC, headlights, seats and stereo are fantastic. 35 MPG and easy 500+ mile range are icing on the cake.
I got myself a AWD Mazda3 hatch in 2022, new. Still love it, the suspension is fantastic, every pothole is just a muted thud, it's very solid. The stereo is good. The economy is good and the engine is still torquey for a non turbo. G-vertoring control helps to minimize body roll significantly.
It's got a lot of nice things going for it and Mazda are their own company again since 2015 (no ford)
Mazda handling is from great dampers but they wear out. @@tpolerex7282
WRX and the M3 are not in the same category in my mind.
Price being the biggest difference.
Turbo version is a hot hatch or pretty close.
I’m in a 2016 GTI now and shopping. I drove a 2023 “3” yesterday. Nothing really impressed me, it was all just pretty good.
Mazda 3 is beautiful 😍especially in red ♥️
Hey what's happening awesome but it's doesn't come with the six speed manual transmission on the turbo 😮😢
Thank You. ❤
Does the Mazda 3 GS trim with the luxury package have wireless Apple Carplay or is it still only wired?
Manual driver’s seat? You can see the power controls right on the side!
A manual driver’s seat is standard, power on our GT model we are test driving.
I'm not a fan of the current electrification limitations and I believe Mazda is smart in taking their time to implement electrification until the technology matures.
Hybrid engine technology is past mature
Just the review I was waiting for. I am thinking one changing my 2011 Murano for a Mazda 3, sedan or hatch, and I can't think on alternatives. The pricing starts below 30K, provides good fuel economy, decently fun drive and those amazing dial and physical buttons. No touch buttons or crazy touch screen like how Subaru massacred the Crosstek
That's going to be a big downgrade space wise from your Murano. Mazda's backseat is pretty tight.
@@janoycresnova9156 I am not concern for the space since I can put a roof top if needed, and my height is 1.65m so it is not like i have the driver seat adjusted all the way to the back.
@@vikvcshould be a good choice for you then. It's a great car!
The Subaru touchscreen works fine, the HVAC has physical two zone temp buttons as well as front and rear defrost, you rarely have to touch anything else on the screen and you can easily fat finger the fan speed and direction when you need to.
I learned to drive a M on a 73 RX3. That was a great car which I loved driving. Not real fast off the line, but cruising along at illegal speeds, it was great! I've owned 8 Mazda's in my 50+ years of driving. The feature that stood out on all of them, was their "fun to drive" aspect - including the CX5, which I had the original 2.0L version. Way under powered, and unfortunately (fortunately?), traded it in on an RX350. I'm not young anymore and luxury seems to be more of a priority than sportiness...ahhh... to be 20 again.....
Does the engine have cylinder deactivation? I've been seeing that people are having oil leak/gasket problems with the Mazda engines that have/had cylinder deactivation.
I'm gladly trading a little bit of space and visibility for a really clean and aesthetic design, like this Mazda 3 hatch. It's so refreshing to see someone trying something different in a market full of clones with no personality.
I agree with Zach: They polished the character right out of this car. I have a 2021 Mazda 3 Sport and it's great but unfortunately it's boring AF. Hence why I'm currently looking at a GTI. I need something way more engaging.
The only reason I didn’t go for the Mazda 3 turbo over a Golf is the powerband tapers off because that turbo can’t push enough air up top. Also it has an archaic transmission compared to the dual clutch on the Golf, with a lot of half-baked tech. My mother has a CX30 turbo, and even though it ticks a lot of boxes at face value, those boxes don’t work nearly as well in practice.
Id take an AWD turbo sedan variant 😊 Great review as always!
Im 6'3" tall all day. Can i fit in and comfortably drive one of these hatchbacks?
I don’t buy a hatchback for the style, I buy one because it’s practical for fitting a lot of stuff without having to buy an SUV or pickup. However, the rear door seems to get smaller and less useful with each iteration of the Mazda 3 hatchback. I miss the big door on my 2008 model (but not the rust problems 😝)
I went to the dealership to buy the manual premium sand color with black leather seats. I saw the Preferred Mica blue with Greige light colored seats and automatic, I fell in love with it and ended up buying it. I don't think mica blue is available with the manual!
Red boots !! 😁👍
Where is the two door version?
I want the manual Premium but worried it’ll be less fun in all the traffic I deal with. Might get the Sedan so I can get automatic with the Premium trim.
I have a manual Astina (Premium equivalent in Australia). I don't find the manual tedious in traffic... in fact, it can be quite fun, especially as the launch from traffic lights is typically a lot faster than for notionally faster cars with automatics or DCT's.
Mazda is WHY you can buy a fun (manual) car and still be able to sit in traffic with it just fine!
Andrea and Zack, I heard the Mazda steering feel is very heavy and you have to struggle to turn the wheel, is that true?
Zach, I agree these are very refined (especially for their price) - Andrea your pronunciation of mAzda is cute haha😂. Im guessin thats a Canadian thing?
Cheers you 2
I love my Honda Accord, but I've been curious about test driving a Mazda to see how good of a drive it is
Great video as always, but here in Ecuador this car has a 2.0 . Thanks for the video
I am a 4-time Mazda owner in the US but don't currently own one. My 2006 Mazda 3 manual hatch was probably my favorite car. However, it pains me to say this, but that all the critical acclaim in the world has done little to sell this car. I love hatchbacks, but most people don't: unless they're raised and called CUVs. I don't like this generation of the car, largely due to the rear tunnel vision and the encroachment of sheet metal into glass area in the rear. I don't care about the rear suspension, and only "enthusiasts" who read car blogs and social media do. This is a sweet car, but given the choice, I'd probably choose a CX-30, and I hope that car receives additional refinements and upgrades, such as finally addressing the objectionable surface area of black cladding, and offering hybrid propulsion. And let's face it- the masses have spoken with regard to touch screens. I think the commander-controller thing is technically superior, but Mazda is going to have to adopt touch screens more widely if they expect to sell to John and Jane Q. Public. I like Mazda, but being a small company, I'm fearful for their future and unsure if they will be able to pivot with the market.
I own a vehicle with touch screen capability and within 3 yrs of owning it's going out.
Mazda will be just fine. The market doesn’t even know what it’s doing. EVs aren’t a sure thing at this point, especially with companies like Toyota being conservative with where they approach it. The minute the government figures out they can’t meet their infrastructure goals they’ll pivot the EPA standards. All Mazda needs is to hybridize their lineup.
That Pilon on the light at 6:23 is too funny, who do you think did this Zack or Andrea? lol
I love it at $28,000. I like it at $35,000. But at over $40,000 grand w/AWD?…. I think I’d pass. After all, its only a Mazda 3… hatchback. At that price (over $40) though, I think I’d prefer going the GTI route. Thanks for the video.
Yeah, and you’ll get a car that floods going thru a car wash. Ask me how I know. LOL. You’ll have rain coming thru the sunroof, HVAC intake, door speakers, and you’ll have weird electronic faults.
I started with a '06 Protoge 5, then moved into the '15 Mazda3 HB (which is still new due to covid), but I am looking forward (and Hoping) there will be a next gen CX-30 and it' a hybrid.
Why do Americans and Canadians pronounce “Mazda” differently . Sincere question. Do Canadian tv ads say “Mazzda” vs the American “mawzda”.
Canadian Mazda TV spot does not say it like the US, they say it the Canadian/English/Australian way.
Zoom Zoom Andrea 😍
Great logic Zack, everything works perfectly, but I want to have comprimises 😂 A little contradictory no? The 3 as you point out is not a GTI. Thank goodness for that, it will be far more reliable than the VW. Before anyone gripes... I've owned several VW's and yes it was a hard habit to break😂
Yet way more boring, CVT transmission on the top turbo model is sloww😂
@@tedkendrick9735 It's not a CVT, 6 speed automatic
@@andyr8413on the top turbo model it is 😂
@@tedkendrick9735there's no CVT. What are you on about?
@@tedkendrick9735wrong.
What many seniors want is a smooth ride, warm comfortable seats and steering wheel, memory drivers seat, and a price that doesn’t break the bank. Never mind the sun roof and all of that modern day computer stuff. Give me the hand dials for radio, heater and wipers. Get back to basic comfort and reasonable price. (I know it’s too late for that).
@Motormouth_. we are in our early seventies. Our 2021 crv-exl is the third one. We had a 15, a 17 and now the 21. We like the height for getting in and out. We like the memory seat because we both drive this one vehicle, and at our age, heated seats and steering wheel are important. We would like a smoother ride rather than a firm ride, but handling is important. We don’t need the fancy gadgetry and on fixed income, need to watch the outflow. Some of the old is still good like knobs rather than touch screens. Give us affordable comfort.
Only thing with hatch back is you cand get higher things in..(taking parcel shelf off). good for bicycles too...but of course..not as long.
I know people are divided over this but we need more manufacturers doing manual transmission for their daily vehicles.
Thats an awfully big thing to ask when politicians are forcing car makers to design future cars that have no need for any type of transmission. I'm afraid soon the used market will be our only choice, or at least until gas shoots up to $10 gallon or ICE ownership is otherwise made impractical by government legislation.
People are NOT divided over this issue. Consumers simply do not want manual transmissions. Case closed.
They don’t sell.
I may need a work vehicle for my sales job. I drive Subaru Ascent (much better than Toyota Highlander) but want something better on gas and a manual! I narrowed my choice to VW GTI and Mazda 3. I think the lower price, better styling and build quality make me think Mazda!
Manual is fun to drive as long as you are not stuck in a traffic jam for 20minutes ;)
Great red boots! A question for you: do you still think it’s a good idea to buy this in its manual mode? We simply LOVE the manual…but is this going to be a problem down the line? Our plan: 10-12 years of ownership (yep, we as well are helping the planet…by not changing often our cars!) Remi (Quebec)
I’m a car dummy. In future videos. can you please explain what the significance is of the tortion beam. Sorry if I spelled it wrong.
Excellent
If they had this but a slightly taller wagon variant I thing this would be perfect, but I still want one in it’s current state.
The rear end on this reminds me of those earless owls.
I would get one as a commuter car. I would spec the turbo, auto trans and AWD. I wonder how tall Zack is? At 6’2”, I wonder about headroom?
Zack is 6 feet and he found it a bit tight.
Nice boots btw!
The rear design has kept me from wanting to change out of my '17 Mazda3 hatchback. The new GTI, I'm not loving the full digital dash...but I'm 57 🤔.
i had standard in my SCION TC ( under rated car) i loved but the boss did not , sadly the was sold
Mazda3 remains one of the best compacts in the world. Other than Civic and Corolla. They only need to address the space issue, which is about as small as Corolla. Civic is more spacious in both 10 and 11th generations.
😆 You guys are funny. Great vehicle for the young people. Great show Andrea! ☕️☕️
I was looking down at Andrea's red boots the whole time, especially during Questions, Coffee and Cars. Honest!
SkyActive Engine is underrated.
Thank you for reviewing the non-turbo. I have wanted to get the Mazda 3 for years but I have read countless reviews about the poor paint quality on the car and how easy they chip. Also the rear torsion beam suspension is very jittery.
Same thoughts. Please do let me know if you purchase one 😅🙏🏼
Torsion beam is a mistake Mazda needs to address
I own this thing and actually you wont even feel you have beams at the rear. The ride is very supple, nvh is superb, and most importantly the drive is just amazing.
@@daarioalonso3120 how’s the paint on yours? All the ones I see out in the wild the paint looks good.
@@erikhaynes5506 mine is a soul red crystal. I maintain it using a collinite wax and up to this date it still has that animalistic appeal to it
How much rev hang? I'm an older person who grew up driving stick-shift cars that didn't have rev hang and I don't want to deal with it today.
As an owner of a 2021 turbo hatch, I'd say "yes, but with reservations". Newer isnt always better, right? Look at what VW did to the Golf GTI and Ford did to the Mustang. Sure both are faster and handle better than their preceding models, but both took some steps back in looks. (inside as well imo) If Mazda could bring back the independent rear suspension, add their new 8 speed auto and make some very minor tweaks to the exterior and interior, that would be perfect in my opinion. The suspension speaks for itself, but Mazda's new transmission (if tuned properly) would no longer be the Achilles heel holding back the 320lbs of torque on tap with the turbo engine. I know any complete redesign would probably result in the 3 getting larger and heavier so I'm not really onboard with that. They could add a hybrid option which could theoretically make the base engine more energetic while also being more efficient.
Those red boots are 🔥🔥🔥🔥
It's a good looking car overall, but I agree with Andrea that the sides and rear could tolerate some sharp creases. It's too blob shaped from the 3/4 view. I find the interior entirely too claustrophobic. It's just so much darn black. Enough with black already! The cramped interior dimensions and tiny windows don't help. I hope they improve all of these aspects with the next generation. Also, the price has gone stratospheric for 2024. Starting at $27k USD? Did I read that correctly on their website??? Its starting price is now higher than all of its competition, and even higher than several comparable sized CUVs, like the all-new 2024 Hyundai Kona, which looks fantastic.
What’s your height?
@@daarioalonso3120 5'7"
starting at 27k CAD. starts at 25k USD.
@@braetonwilson4296 With destination charge, it starts at $26,855 in the US.
The gasoline tank on this is damn small. Gotta fuel up often.