Just bought this a few days ago, Polymetal Gray Metallic w/ red interior, Premium Plus package, Hatchback variant. Couldn’t be happier. Has a lot of power for what it is, & it’s pretty quick tbh. Traded my Honda Civic Sport Touring Hatchback in for it.
@@TheDude50447 The SkyActivG Turbo is still very fuel efficient, especially for what it is. I drive about 8 minutes to work, about 5 miles each way, so it's city driving. I get about 25mpg. A full tank lasts me two weeks, but granted I work very close to where I live. A full tank is about 300-330 miles I'd say for me.
I would have traded my 2017 Honda Civic Sport touring for this but I got into a wreck a couple of weeks ago and it was a total loss:/ insurance company came through however and I’m about to pull the trigger on a 2021 Premium plus in that gorgeous polymatic gray. The color reminds me a ton of my civics sonic grey pearl color so I’m glad I get to have an homage to it with this new beauty
Didn't mean to sound like a CVT fan! I much prefer the six-speed. And on a hatchback the C- and D-pillars are kind of combined, so I'm not giving you that one 🙂
@@ChrisONeillUSA Just to point out, the D-Pillar (as you have said) is actually the C-Pillar in this car. The D-Pillar is actually the 4th pillar in an estate or "wagon as Americans call it"! The supporting structure at the end of a "wagon" is the D-Pillar.
I've owned my turbo3 for almost 2 months now and couldn't be happier. The dedication to the interior plus the Bose sound is huge, but, and you've pointed it out is at least some charging system in the back. I wish there were lights in the back seats too. All said, it's a great value and very fun from the 40-60 and 80-100.....it moves.
Just test drove the new hatchback yesterday. The D-pillar doesn't hinder visibility as much as everyone is making it to be. Also... I have not yet seen anyone in the US mention that the hatch's trunk is actually smaller than the sedan's, measured with the rear seats up and the cargo cover in place. Yes, the hatch has better utility with the bigger opening but the sedan can carry more in the trunk if folding the rear seats isn't an option on a trip.
Great job Mazda. Hopefully the 2022 models will incorporate more amenities in the back seat. A bigger screen would also be nice! Make it happen Mazda!!
Excellent review; one of the best and most thorough I’ve seen. Unfortunately, here in Australia we don’t get the 3 Turbo. Mazda hasn’t yet committed to building the Turbo in right hand drive. We do get the 2 litre SkyactivX, as well as the 2 and 2.5 SkyactivG engines. I’d swap the SkyactivX for the turbo in a heartbeat. But all 3s here do get rear AC vents so don’t know why Mazda doesn’t make them standard everywhere. Again, nice review. Thanks.
SkyActiv X has a supercharger on it - but it’s a Miller Cycle version. See if any Mod/Tuner shops can “tune” the supercharger or else swap it out? ECU tune can help somewhat, also
@@nextleveljourney6612 pretty sure you wouldn’t want to start messing about with the SkyactivX engine. Have you actually seen one of these? It looks like no other engine you’ve ever seen. In any case, the ‘supercharger’ on the X engine is totally integrated into the engine and really isn’t used in the same way that a supercharger is usually used to increase power output.
The window chrome is so dorky and very tacky. Screams wannabe luxury lol. Just wrap it or Plasti Dip it and the car will look perfect. Otherwise, love everything else about it! ;)
For radio station changing, i would just use steering wheel controls, not that knob. Nice job on the pothole avoidance! My only hesitation is visibilty bc my right eye vision sucks and then that gloss black gets scratched up. I like that the camera is decent though. Hmm.
I have a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz limited and the lane keep assist has nearly broken my wrists on multiple occasions. I live out in the country and like many country roads they will repair cracks with tar and there can be multiple tar strips all cross the roads in multiple directions. On a regular basis the camera will pick up the tar and think it's the white or yellow line and jerk the wheel extremely hard. There have been on multiple occasions that this nearly has caused an accident as some of the back roads are narrow and it will throw the truck one way or the other and I have had to jerk the truck the other way and fight the system to avoid hitting a car head on.
for me, I wish they would stick either a compound turbo set up on these or find a way to cram their i6 turbo in it, however the 2.5t still makes a lot of power
No need to ever mentions the voice control via the steering wheel. I find it super useful once I got used to it and alleviates the lack of touch screen for most features.
Yeah, i don't know why some people say that this is not fast for 250hp. The new Golf GTI with 245hp has a 0-60in 6.2s. Sure the Golf GTI is FWD and this is AWD, but the Golf has a faster transmission and for 5 more hp it is a fast car. If Mazda had a DSG transmission 0-60 time would have been in 5.1-5.2s
I don’t quite understand when people say it’s not quite up to par with a gti? It’s faster then a gti at 6-6.2 seconds 0-60, while the census for the Mazda puts in at 5.6-5.8 0-60. And last but definitely n out least Mazda is #1 in reliability now.
I had the CX-30 for 3 years and just traded it in for a machine grey Mazda3 Turbo hatch and I love it so much. Gives me the power I was missing in the CX-30
Definitely not a luxury car. There's nothing luxury about the thin amount of water-based paint and clear coat applied to these vehicles. If you care about long term ownership and least amount of paint chips as possible then this car is not for you. Also use compressed air for cleaning the cover to your guages and the cover around your shifter they are very prone to permanent scratches. The heated seats will turn off and refuse to work at all when used on the highest setting. Also if you turn this car on without ur seatbelt connected the noise will drive you insane, Also if your passenger decides to not wear theirs.(no setting to make it shut tf up). Lastly if you are parked on any kind of incline OR decide to shift into reverse or drive prior to disengaging the parking break your transmission will slam into gear. The dealer will tell you its just a characteristic of the car. I cant wait to trade this pos in at the end of the year.
You have the 2021? I got a corolla se 2022 ( yes. Boring) but I need practical and reliable, decided to get it over the mazda 3 2021. I plan to get a mazda in maybe 5/4 years assuming Mazda keeps improving their cars. And I honestly don't like the Honda civic 2022 , camry and accord were outta my budget
nice review. ngl i love that theres no touch screen. im looking to buy the AWD in New England. I feel like a touch screen would be annoying to have in 5 degree weather
Yeah, definitely leave your gloves on and use the rotary control in 5 degree weather, I'm with you there. But tell me you wouldn't also like the *option* of using a touch screen, like when it's above freezing. In most cases, as the consumer, I want redundancy and choice wherever possible.
I did a test drive of this car yesterday. The suspension and steering are awful… very spongy and the steering is not direct feel… very vague. Coming from a GTI and WRX, this car is not meant for anything other than a straight line drive
Positioning themselves for more of a luxury market. This car might be in the traditional niche' that was called Grand Touring. Which is not a sports car.
Yeah the lip up front doesn't help. I'll never understand plastic trim like that. AWD in this sense is as much about grip and eliminating torque steer as it is traction. Honestly most people would be just fine with good ol' front wheel drive, but AWD is kind of a prerequisite if Mazda wants to be considered alongside the luxury manufacturers.
VW has been doing the same with their Fender/Dynaudio/Beats subs for many years now. It's simply an efficient way to package a subwoofer and spare tire in the same amount of space. Genius if you ask me. It isnt actually in the tire itself, but rather sits in the concave portion of the spare wheel.
Mazda NAO released the sales figures for Dec. and the 2020 results for the Mazda 3 are not good. Sales are down 34% despite the best ever Dec. for the brand. Nice car, but worldwide it is the lowest selling 3 in recent years. ( Jan 21- +22%, Feb -18% Mar +104%) With current sales figures the Turbo might be turning the trend around.
Who fucking cares? This car is better than the cars that sell twice as much as this does and the turbo did help its sales, Mazda3 sales increased 22% THIS YEAR of January over 2020 January, so I say it definitely helped.
@@mezzb CX30 is selling very well. Its basically a jacked-up version of this car. The Mazda 3 hatchback design is quite polarizing to some. It's very different. Thus the few I have seen on the road really do stand out. The car is better looking in person. Though it seems very low to the ground to get through snow is some states. I see a lot of bottom scraping going on . The gas mileage is kind of disapointing for such a small car to.
How tall are you? Very few reviewers say how tall they are. Some of us "low life viewers" would like to have an idea of what it might feel like behind the wheel.
If you are interested in buying definitely go test drive yourself. I love the turbo, the interior is stunning but the car is incredibly tight inside and kind of dark. I am surprised no youtubers mention this. Who the fuck cares about the color of stiching and touches every single surface... Feels a bit claustrophobic to me, and I am 5'11'. Had to drive with the seat basically all the way down, the roof is so low. Rear space feels very tiny (had a dealer driving behind me and was really annoying as I had to push him all the way back), definitely in line with small European cars. My 2006 civic (sedan) has tons more space inside, both front and back. I don't have moonroof on my civic yet it has a lot more light.
Instead of avoiding the potholes (we know you are such a clever driver). How about driving over them and reporting on what the ride feels like when they are hit. Is this car such that a person feels every bump? Early in the video you state that the automatic transmission wasn't caught up with the rest of the industry. Maybe people don't want a CVT. I've noticed that Lexus coups don't use CVT's either but have automatics. Please adjust your bias to avoid being a dink.
@@ChrisONeillUSA Obviously you're more smart-ass than informative. What's the point of your channel? Viewer asks about potholes and you smirk. I don't really care. People will learn to avoid you in the long run. L8ter / loser.
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I own this car with the red interior it’s great and lots of fun. I did a 0-60 measurement and got 5.72 which is similar to others
@@FSAPOJake yea as the turbo needs a second to spool up 👍.
Good to know ! I want this exact car !!!
the fastest i got is 5.6, this thing is quick, it surprises you and puts a big ass smile on your face haha
I took delivery of my white w/ red PP about a month ago! Love it!
Just bought this a few days ago, Polymetal Gray Metallic w/ red interior, Premium Plus package, Hatchback variant.
Couldn’t be happier. Has a lot of power for what it is, & it’s pretty quick tbh. Traded my Honda Civic Sport Touring Hatchback in for it.
I took delivery of my white HB w/ red interior PP about a month ago! Love it! I actually had the same previous car too. Small world!
I went for the skyactiv x version. For fuel economy reasons obviously.
@@TheDude50447 The SkyActivG Turbo is still very fuel efficient, especially for what it is. I drive about 8 minutes to work, about 5 miles each way, so it's city driving. I get about 25mpg. A full tank lasts me two weeks, but granted I work very close to where I live. A full tank is about 300-330 miles I'd say for me.
@@tsenif im using 5.5 litres per 100 km in the City. I don't know what that is in mpg
I would have traded my 2017 Honda Civic Sport touring for this but I got into a wreck a couple of weeks ago and it was a total loss:/ insurance company came through however and I’m about to pull the trigger on a 2021 Premium plus in that gorgeous polymatic gray. The color reminds me a ton of my civics sonic grey pearl color so I’m glad I get to have an homage to it with this new beauty
C pillars, not D pillars! A six speed is far better option over a CVT! Mazda are punching above their weight!
Didn't mean to sound like a CVT fan! I much prefer the six-speed. And on a hatchback the C- and D-pillars are kind of combined, so I'm not giving you that one 🙂
@@ChrisONeillUSA Just to point out, the D-Pillar (as you have said) is actually the C-Pillar in this car. The D-Pillar is actually the 4th pillar in an estate or "wagon as Americans call it"! The supporting structure at the end of a "wagon" is the D-Pillar.
I’ve owned this for two months now and am absolutely in love with it ☺️
I frigging want one . The design really grew on me .I'm 🤏 this close to splurging
I have the 2023 model and I love it to death. Lol, I detail it all the time 😜
@@jackpowell8155that’s nice, how much did you pay for yours? And what was your out the door cost? Thanks
Any issues with visibility or not a problem? Maybe the key fob w the side buttons wont go off by accident all the time like my Nissan key fob does.
@@gmo709 none at all! Nothing you couldn’t get used to
had the non turbo for about 10 months and about 20000 miles, loved it so much i traded it on a turbo lol
Hilarious how many reviewers assume the engine sound is a sound generator these days, Mazda doesn't do that on any of their vehicles
Great review as always. That is a sharp looking car.
Thanks Drew!
Picking up my 2021 PP tomorrow! Same color, but Red interior
Nice! I really like the red.
I took delivery of my white w/ red PP about a month ago! Love it!
One of the best reviews out there! Proud owner of a 2021 Mazda3, and this is all true and honest! You describe so well the way I feel about the car!
Thanks David!
Fantastic review - I've seen just about all the content on TH-cam for this car, and this is by far the best. Thanks!
That's high praise! Thank you!
I've owned my turbo3 for almost 2 months now and couldn't be happier. The dedication to the interior plus the Bose sound is huge, but, and you've pointed it out is at least some charging system in the back. I wish there were lights in the back seats too. All said, it's a great value and very fun from the 40-60 and 80-100.....it moves.
It's a great car. Handles the road beautifully. Silent as. Super luxurious inside. Made for the Driver.
Just test drove the new hatchback yesterday. The D-pillar doesn't hinder visibility as much as everyone is making it to be.
Also... I have not yet seen anyone in the US mention that the hatch's trunk is actually smaller than the sedan's, measured with the rear seats up and the cargo cover in place. Yes, the hatch has better utility with the bigger opening but the sedan can carry more in the trunk if folding the rear seats isn't an option on a trip.
Great job Mazda. Hopefully the 2022 models will incorporate more amenities in the back seat. A bigger screen would also be nice! Make it happen Mazda!!
Excellent review; one of the best and most thorough I’ve seen. Unfortunately, here in Australia we don’t get the 3 Turbo. Mazda hasn’t yet committed to building the Turbo in right hand drive. We do get the 2 litre SkyactivX, as well as the 2 and 2.5 SkyactivG engines. I’d swap the SkyactivX for the turbo in a heartbeat. But all 3s here do get rear AC vents so don’t know why Mazda doesn’t make them standard everywhere. Again, nice review. Thanks.
SkyActiv X has a supercharger on it - but it’s a Miller Cycle version. See if any Mod/Tuner shops can “tune” the supercharger or else swap it out? ECU tune can help somewhat, also
@@nextleveljourney6612 pretty sure you wouldn’t want to start messing about with the SkyactivX engine. Have you actually seen one of these? It looks like no other engine you’ve ever seen. In any case, the ‘supercharger’ on the X engine is totally integrated into the engine and really isn’t used in the same way that a supercharger is usually used to increase power output.
@@Crosshead1 oh? no I’ve not seen it - it’s not available in USA yet. 🤷🏻♂️.
Seems like a perfect daily driver. I really want one. Thanks for the review!
Hopefully my next car. 😬
That’s not a “send” button.. that’s a shortcut button for Navigation. Great review though!
Nice review Chris!
Thanks! Easy to ID the merits of this one.
The window chrome is so dorky and very tacky. Screams wannabe luxury lol. Just wrap it or Plasti Dip it and the car will look perfect. Otherwise, love everything else about it! ;)
For radio station changing, i would just use steering wheel controls, not that knob. Nice job on the pothole avoidance! My only hesitation is visibilty bc my right eye vision sucks and then that gloss black gets scratched up. I like that the camera is decent though. Hmm.
I have a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz limited and the lane keep assist has nearly broken my wrists on multiple occasions. I live out in the country and like many country roads they will repair cracks with tar and there can be multiple tar strips all cross the roads in multiple directions. On a regular basis the camera will pick up the tar and think it's the white or yellow line and jerk the wheel extremely hard. There have been on multiple occasions that this nearly has caused an accident as some of the back roads are narrow and it will throw the truck one way or the other and I have had to jerk the truck the other way and fight the system to avoid hitting a car head on.
for me, I wish they would stick either a compound turbo set up on these or find a way to cram their i6 turbo in it, however the 2.5t still makes a lot of power
you lost me when you asserted that a CVT is better than a geared transmission
No need to ever mentions the voice control via the steering wheel. I find it super useful once I got used to it and alleviates the lack of touch screen for most features.
Youre turbo model is missing the rear aero kit part. Dealers skip this step to save on cost.
Amazing car 👍👍👍👍👍
I want it!
I don’t get why Mazda would use a torsion beam suspension in the rear and not independent. Other than that, it’s great.
To keep the cost down
Car and Driver went 0 - 60 mph in 5.6 seconds.
20 years ago that was fast for some sport cars, now it is acceptable for hot hatches, how things change!
Yeah, i don't know why some people say that this is not fast for 250hp. The new Golf GTI with 245hp has a 0-60in 6.2s. Sure the Golf GTI is FWD and this is AWD, but the Golf has a faster transmission and for 5 more hp it is a fast car. If Mazda had a DSG transmission 0-60 time would have been in 5.1-5.2s
Obsessed with the Mazda 3 hatchbacks
The glitch with the keyless entry has happened to me some times, not a big issue just a bit wierd.
I don’t quite understand when people say it’s not quite up to par with a gti? It’s faster then a gti at 6-6.2 seconds 0-60, while the census for the Mazda puts in at 5.6-5.8 0-60. And last but definitely n out least Mazda is #1 in reliability now.
Yeah my tuned 1.5 non-si civic has similar power figures and dsg too would be quicker too. Crazy how compact cars have come
Fuck yeah!
I had the CX-30 for 3 years and just traded it in for a machine grey Mazda3 Turbo hatch and I love it so much. Gives me the power I was missing in the CX-30
No remote start?
hey, i also own an '11 GTI! lol Looking to update soon, possibly. But love the GTI (but it's getting on)
2.5 turbo AWD has no rear air vents? In our country the base 1.5 naturally aspirated fwd has rear aircon vents
Suspension is not soft. It’s relatively hard doesn’t take bumped well.
got mine in October 21, all they had were white with red int and stick, so I got one. Wish it had the turbo, but the stick cant handle the torgue
Car aside. This was a great review. Thanks.
Thanks! I think it's also a great car!
With a low battery or you need to push it off the road and the car is in park..... good luck unless u know how.
Disappointing that it still comes with a donut instead of a full size tire in the trunk. Other than that looks awesome.
Nice
What the heck were you talking bout with steering wheel and your thumb?
Wtf !!! 3:28
Great review man, keep doing what you're doing!
Trying to use Android Auto without a touch screen. 🤮
Definitely not a luxury car. There's nothing luxury about the thin amount of water-based paint and clear coat applied to these vehicles. If you care about long term ownership and least amount of paint chips as possible then this car is not for you. Also use compressed air for cleaning the cover to your guages and the cover around your shifter they are very prone to permanent scratches. The heated seats will turn off and refuse to work at all when used on the highest setting. Also if you turn this car on without ur seatbelt connected the noise will drive you insane, Also if your passenger decides to not wear theirs.(no setting to make it shut tf up). Lastly if you are parked on any kind of incline OR decide to shift into reverse or drive prior to disengaging the parking break your transmission will slam into gear. The dealer will tell you its just a characteristic of the car. I cant wait to trade this pos in at the end of the year.
You have the 2021? I got a corolla se 2022 ( yes. Boring) but I need practical and reliable, decided to get it over the mazda 3 2021. I plan to get a mazda in maybe 5/4 years assuming Mazda keeps improving their cars. And I honestly don't like the Honda civic 2022 , camry and accord were outta my budget
nice review.
ngl i love that theres no touch screen. im looking to buy the AWD in New England. I feel like a touch screen would be annoying to have in 5 degree weather
Yeah, definitely leave your gloves on and use the rotary control in 5 degree weather, I'm with you there. But tell me you wouldn't also like the *option* of using a touch screen, like when it's above freezing. In most cases, as the consumer, I want redundancy and choice wherever possible.
So this is considered a luxury car
Got a 2016 mazda 3 and really tempted to trade it in and buy the 2021 or 202 hatchback. Absolutely stunning.
Literally same but for a sedan turbo
I did a test drive of this car yesterday. The suspension and steering are awful… very spongy and the steering is not direct feel… very vague. Coming from a GTI and WRX, this car is not meant for anything other than a straight line drive
Positioning themselves for more of a luxury market. This car might be in the traditional niche' that was called Grand Touring. Which is not a sports car.
Unfortunately it’s not a hot hatch
Does this have remote start via app?
I’m pretty sure this model car has a remote start standard.
Turbo hatchback AWD? Does it compete with the twin turbo Kia Stinger hatchback AWD?
That’s not in the same segment. This is a compact car the Kia is not. Also, I believe the stinger is a 6 cylinder.
Seems very low for getting through even normal snowy roads.
Yeah the lip up front doesn't help. I'll never understand plastic trim like that. AWD in this sense is as much about grip and eliminating torque steer as it is traction. Honestly most people would be just fine with good ol' front wheel drive, but AWD is kind of a prerequisite if Mazda wants to be considered alongside the luxury manufacturers.
unfortunately here in Europe, there are no plans to offer the turbo version :-(
Do you have the AWD version?
When I first saw the exterior profile of the 3 hatchback, I thought it was a mistake. But the overall look has grown on me the more I see it.
That's a common trait of good design. I really dig the Mazda3.
Big wow mazda
Can the lane departure system be disabled?
Yes
Wait..... the subwoofer for the Bose system is in the spare tire??? Please explain... 🤔
It’s a little weird, but in reality I don’t think you can find a better audio system in any car.
VW has been doing the same with their Fender/Dynaudio/Beats subs for many years now. It's simply an efficient way to package a subwoofer and spare tire in the same amount of space. Genius if you ask me.
It isnt actually in the tire itself, but rather sits in the concave portion of the spare wheel.
Mazda NAO released the sales figures for Dec. and the 2020 results for the Mazda 3 are not good. Sales are down 34% despite the best ever Dec. for the brand. Nice car, but worldwide it is the lowest selling 3 in recent years. ( Jan 21- +22%, Feb -18% Mar +104%) With current sales figures the Turbo might be turning the trend around.
The best cars aren't always the top sellers, that's for sure.
Who fucking cares? This car is better than the cars that sell twice as much as this does and the turbo did help its sales, Mazda3 sales increased 22% THIS YEAR of January over 2020 January, so I say it definitely helped.
Good news for me. All eyes on me since I’ll be one of the only ones you’ll see on the road.
@@mezzb CX30 is selling very well. Its basically a jacked-up version of this car. The Mazda 3 hatchback design is quite polarizing to some. It's very different. Thus the few I have seen on the road really do stand out. The car is better looking in person. Though it seems very low to the ground to get through snow is some states. I see a lot of bottom scraping going on . The gas mileage is kind of disapointing for such a small car to.
How tall are you? Very few reviewers say how tall they are. Some of us "low life viewers" would like to have an idea of what it might feel like behind the wheel.
Did you watch at all? When he's in the backseat he says "5'10"-5'11"...which is probably 5'10.5 which puts him a bit taller than average.
I'm 5'10"/5'11"
I’m 6 foot. Hate the low headliner. Can’t wear my hat
If you are interested in buying definitely go test drive yourself. I love the turbo, the interior is stunning but the car is incredibly tight inside and kind of dark. I am surprised no youtubers mention this. Who the fuck cares about the color of stiching and touches every single surface...
Feels a bit claustrophobic to me, and I am 5'11'. Had to drive with the seat basically all the way down, the roof is so low. Rear space feels very tiny (had a dealer driving behind me and was really annoying as I had to push him all the way back), definitely in line with small European cars. My 2006 civic (sedan) has tons more space inside, both front and back. I don't have moonroof on my civic yet it has a lot more light.
Keep in mind most touch screens only work when the car is stopped.
And are fingerprint magnets in the sun
The back seat is useless for people. Just easier to get groceries etc out
Instead of avoiding the potholes (we know you are such a clever driver). How about driving over them and reporting on what the ride feels like when they are hit. Is this car such that a person feels every bump?
Early in the video you state that the automatic transmission wasn't caught up with the rest of the industry. Maybe people don't want a CVT. I've noticed that Lexus coups don't use CVT's either but have automatics. Please adjust your bias to avoid being a dink.
LoL
@@ChrisONeillUSA Obviously you're more smart-ass than informative. What's the point of your channel? Viewer asks about potholes and you smirk. I don't really care. People will learn to avoid you in the long run. L8ter / loser.