Pretty good, actually. From the outside it looks like a bit of a mailbox rear window, but with correctly adjusted mirrors (turned out so you can't see the doors), then it's got good visibility. Rear camera is decent, too - not awesome, but decent for the price.
Fuel consumption is the worst among the other competitors by a only slight miles. It wouldn't hurt to pay a little more for a premium design language and quality build. It's way above industry standard especially with the other J and K brands. Worth every penny.
@@collin_mmarshall1655 Good point. The fact is, the thimble's worth of fuel you use is at least in exchange for what is the most luxurious little car modest-money can buy, in my view.
Refreshingly real review Much appreciated I’m on a merry go round wrt do I or don’t I buy & this has pushed me much closer Thanks Regards Barry Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦
Is that a bad thing? If the panels are rigid and thick like in the olden days, they cannot absorb and distribute the kinetic energy forced upon them in a crash. Not to mention thick panels add weight and therefore increase fuel economy. If you want heated seats and electric everything and luscious carpets and supple leather, they have to save weight somewhere. I'll take thin panels over thick ones if it keeps my kids alive and my wallet less empty. Good observation, though. Shows you're paying attention.
@ScottMurrayBestFamilyCars What I meant, they could at least add a layer of damping material so the door wouldn't sound so cheap. Also, the rear doors are so light that yiu really need to hold the door handle all the way and force it to close. Luckily I don't usually use the rear doors.
You're not completely wrong, but then again ongoing running costs are higher in bigger SUVs (some people can't afford an decent SUV; although a wagon might be a better option). Considering a Mazda 3 carries the same number of people, and only requires a few compromises to make everything fit, it's a cost-effective option. But yes, I do agree with your overall point. If you're planning for 3 kids, a Mazda is the wrong tool for the job.
How’s the rear view visibility from a driving perspective? Great review
Pretty good, actually. From the outside it looks like a bit of a mailbox rear window, but with correctly adjusted mirrors (turned out so you can't see the doors), then it's got good visibility. Rear camera is decent, too - not awesome, but decent for the price.
A very good review from a 'real' owner! What about the fuel consumption?
Fuel consumption is the worst among the other competitors by a only slight miles. It wouldn't hurt to pay a little more for a premium design language and quality build. It's way above industry standard especially with the other J and K brands. Worth every penny.
Thanks Christos. I try to live hard and fast in the cars I test so I can report honestly what I discover back to consumers.
@@collin_mmarshall1655 Good point. The fact is, the thimble's worth of fuel you use is at least in exchange for what is the most luxurious little car modest-money can buy, in my view.
Refreshingly real review
Much appreciated
I’m on a merry go round wrt do I or don’t I buy & this has pushed me much closer
Thanks
Regards
Barry Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦
Glad I can help, Barry. Refreshingly real is my superpower. My other half disagrees, but at least it breeds honesty.
Opening of the rear door sounded like kicking a cola can. That thin the bodywork is. Body panels are paper thin.
Is that a bad thing? If the panels are rigid and thick like in the olden days, they cannot absorb and distribute the kinetic energy forced upon them in a crash. Not to mention thick panels add weight and therefore increase fuel economy. If you want heated seats and electric everything and luscious carpets and supple leather, they have to save weight somewhere.
I'll take thin panels over thick ones if it keeps my kids alive and my wallet less empty.
Good observation, though. Shows you're paying attention.
@ScottMurrayBestFamilyCars What I meant, they could at least add a layer of damping material so the door wouldn't sound so cheap. Also, the rear doors are so light that yiu really need to hold the door handle all the way and force it to close. Luckily I don't usually use the rear doors.
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The BIG mistake Is to buy a single/just married make, when there are babies already. Look for a family designed vehicle.
You're not completely wrong, but then again ongoing running costs are higher in bigger SUVs (some people can't afford an decent SUV; although a wagon might be a better option).
Considering a Mazda 3 carries the same number of people, and only requires a few compromises to make everything fit, it's a cost-effective option. But yes, I do agree with your overall point. If you're planning for 3 kids, a Mazda is the wrong tool for the job.
Wagons forever: th-cam.com/video/uOc1i44goWo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=fCEWzJFIO52L5oso