So here’s the deal TH-cam Family…WE NEED A SPEED3!!! 😩 This car is perfectly fine for everyday use and for most, it’s powerful enough. BUT..if this car were offered with AWD, a true Limited Slip Differential, a 6 speed manual, a fully independent rear suspension, and a Turbo, it would be a monster. Even if it were FWD with a mechanical LSD, it’d still be a monster. Then the Civic Type-R and Integra Type-S would really have some competition! With AWD now we’re talking a GR Corolla competitor. Just slap the damn turbo on it and untie the shoestrings in the rear suspension and call it a Speed3. I think it would sell very well. What do you guys think? Would you consider putting a Speed3 in your driveway? #mazda #Speed #turbo #awd
Based on all you’ve said, I disagree; no, we don’t NEED a MazdaSpeed 3. You WANT one, but no, we don’t need one. I’m on my fourth Miata now, but ready for something a bit larger that’s a decent long distance cruiser. Something I can drive on the interstate all day without gettin’ tired, and it looks like that’s precisely what this is. No big ass touchscreen plastered across the dash and no distracting touchscreen; you get a super convenient Controller Knob instead. I love that. And this weighs only around 3,100 lbs, far less than the turbo and AWD models! If you never heard, lighter = better, you can look it up. (And for the record, Mazda’s clever torsion bar rear has fared quite well with knowledgeable, hard core, canyon-carving YT testers.) I’m a single guy who frequently has one passenger; once or twice a year maybe a third passenger (maybe), so this car sounds perfect for me. I’m gonna get me one. 😊
Perfect beater enthusiast car. No need to worry about theft or vandalization as much and provides 80% of fun of budget performance cars. NA is the way to go.
Bought one in soul red. Not crazy about black rims or a sunroof. Love the way it drives. Of course if it were up to me I'd have manual windows, manual key fob, manual transmission and an actual hand break but I can't complain too much.
Yes thanks for this video. I am happy to see a 6spd Mazda. YES! # Save the Manuals, and yes Mazda need to start back making the SPEED 3. They will increase their sales. My question is/was your Acura Integra?
@@travishita4880 gotta still go with the Integra. The shifter, the clutch, the suspension, and overall driving dynamics are just better. BUT, the interior quality of the Mazda3 is MUCH better. Even still, my vote is for the Integra. Now if they put the 256HP turbo in the Mazda, have it independent rear suspension & a mechanical LSD, I’d get the Mazda.
Which do you recommend for driving enjoyment, this one or the cx30 turbo- 250 hp? The cx 30 you can drive it manually even though you don’t have clutch.
@@adriellepretre9047Still gotta give it to this car. If straight line performance/speed is your biggest motivation, go for the CX-30 Turbo. It’s fast as hell and handles extremely well for a small SUV (it’s really a lifted hot hatch to me). But for engagement, this car all day long.
@ I prefer engagement. I don’t race or go over 80 mph. But I like to be in control of the car and have fun while driving specially in twisty roads. But here where i live sometimes you get some flooding (tropical weather) so you have to be careful with this type of car as it is lower to the ground. As a matter of fact I had 3 integras but they were the 1 and 2 generation integras years ago. I liked them.
How was going into 2nd from 1st? I have the '24 3 6spd and 2nd gear feels clunky when releasing the clutch after going into 2nd... didnt have this issue with an aspec 6 spd integra
@@EricKim-qt9pl It was perfectly fine. The Integra has automatic rev matching for up and downshifting, making it easier to be smooth. It also has rev hang which this car doesn’t suffer from. Once you get the timing of letting the clutch out right, it’ll be butter smooth. The Mazda could use rev matching but I find it fun to be forced to get it right. They’re both great transmissions but I do prefer the dynamics of the Integra as well.
@HKN_RealReviews thanks for the response, my guy! Ive been driving manual for over 20 years, its weird how the 3 is the only car the second gear jerking happens on a regular basis. My 16 civic SI and 2018 Veloster disnt have this issue either.. guess like you said just need to get used to this one. Liked your review, sir! But another thing I just found irritating, though, is how the '25 comes with the front lip, side skirts, and diffuser stock? Adds sporty flare
@@EricKim-qt9pl you are truly appreciated my guy! It’s amazing the difference in interactions I have with people like you vs people who get so offended by every little thing. Wish there were more people like you on TH-cam!
So here’s the deal TH-cam Family…WE NEED A SPEED3!!! 😩 This car is perfectly fine for everyday use and for most, it’s powerful enough. BUT..if this car were offered with AWD, a true Limited Slip Differential, a 6 speed manual, a fully independent rear suspension, and a Turbo, it would be a monster. Even if it were FWD with a mechanical LSD, it’d still be a monster. Then the Civic Type-R and Integra Type-S would really have some competition! With AWD now we’re talking a GR Corolla competitor. Just slap the damn turbo on it and untie the shoestrings in the rear suspension and call it a Speed3. I think it would sell very well. What do you guys think? Would you consider putting a Speed3 in your driveway? #mazda #Speed #turbo #awd
Based on all you’ve said, I disagree; no, we don’t NEED a MazdaSpeed 3. You WANT one, but no, we don’t need one. I’m on my fourth Miata now, but ready for something a bit larger that’s a decent long distance cruiser. Something I can drive on the interstate all day without gettin’ tired, and it looks like that’s precisely what this is. No big ass touchscreen plastered across the dash and no distracting touchscreen; you get a super convenient Controller Knob instead. I love that. And this weighs only around 3,100 lbs, far less than the turbo and AWD models! If you never heard, lighter = better, you can look it up. (And for the record, Mazda’s clever torsion bar rear has fared quite well with knowledgeable, hard core, canyon-carving YT testers.) I’m a single guy who frequently has one passenger; once or twice a year maybe a third passenger (maybe), so this car sounds perfect for me. I’m gonna get me one. 😊
@@Saboda53 Sounds like the perfect match!
Perfect beater enthusiast car. No need to worry about theft or vandalization as much and provides 80% of fun of budget performance cars. NA is the way to go.
I have a 2019… 85000 miles, runs and looks new… I can validate your expectations. Love this car. A great slowish car to drive fast.
Bought one in soul red.
Not crazy about black rims or a sunroof.
Love the way it drives.
Of course if it were up to me I'd have manual windows, manual key fob, manual transmission and an actual hand break but I can't complain too much.
Yes thanks for this video. I am happy to see a 6spd Mazda. YES! # Save the Manuals, and yes Mazda need to start back making the SPEED 3. They will increase their sales. My question is/was your Acura Integra?
Yes my Integra was also a 6 speed.
Yessir! 🫡
Oh well they Integra have now have lots of recall issues. Awesome video.
If they but a turbo charged engine in it. Yes, it will be a nearly $40,000 car as the automatic.
I like the way you think 👍
@@mcroadracer1 🫡
I love manual transmission but, I’m torn between the Mazda and Honda Civic hybrid
@@mcroadracer1 Tough choice. The Civic Hybrid is a nice car with great fuel efficiency. I 100% prefer the build quality of the Mazda.
Now that you drove both…. Mazda 3 in manual or the Integra A spec in manual? I’m torn in between the two.
@@travishita4880 gotta still go with the Integra. The shifter, the clutch, the suspension, and overall driving dynamics are just better. BUT, the interior quality of the Mazda3 is MUCH better. Even still, my vote is for the Integra. Now if they put the 256HP turbo in the Mazda, have it independent rear suspension & a mechanical LSD, I’d get the Mazda.
@@HKN_RealReviewsthank you so much for your input
Which do you recommend for driving enjoyment, this one or the cx30 turbo- 250 hp? The cx 30 you can drive it manually even though you don’t have clutch.
@@adriellepretre9047Still gotta give it to this car. If straight line performance/speed is your biggest motivation, go for the CX-30 Turbo. It’s fast as hell and handles extremely well for a small SUV (it’s really a lifted hot hatch to me). But for engagement, this car all day long.
@ I prefer engagement. I don’t race or go over 80 mph. But I like to be in control of the car and have fun while driving specially in twisty roads.
But here where i live sometimes you get some flooding (tropical weather) so you have to be careful with this type of car as it is lower to the ground.
As a matter of fact I had 3 integras but they were the 1 and 2 generation integras
years ago. I liked them.
@ also this 3 should be better on gas economy and a simpler motor compared to the turbo. Fun but simple…
Does this manual have auto rev-matching?
No it doesn’t. Just you and the car, no assistance.
How was going into 2nd from 1st? I have the '24 3 6spd and 2nd gear feels clunky when releasing the clutch after going into 2nd... didnt have this issue with an aspec 6 spd integra
@@EricKim-qt9pl It was perfectly fine. The Integra has automatic rev matching for up and downshifting, making it easier to be smooth. It also has rev hang which this car doesn’t suffer from. Once you get the timing of letting the clutch out right, it’ll be butter smooth. The Mazda could use rev matching but I find it fun to be forced to get it right. They’re both great transmissions but I do prefer the dynamics of the Integra as well.
@HKN_RealReviews thanks for the response, my guy! Ive been driving manual for over 20 years, its weird how the 3 is the only car the second gear jerking happens on a regular basis. My 16 civic SI and 2018 Veloster disnt have this issue either.. guess like you said just need to get used to this one. Liked your review, sir! But another thing I just found irritating, though, is how the '25 comes with the front lip, side skirts, and diffuser stock? Adds sporty flare
@@EricKim-qt9pl I know right! The lip spoiler and side skirts really complete the looks. I appreciate you for watching!
@HKN_RealReviews Looking forward to more great content my guy! Good health and best wishes to you! 👍🤙
@@EricKim-qt9pl you are truly appreciated my guy! It’s amazing the difference in interactions I have with people like you vs people who get so offended by every little thing. Wish there were more people like you on TH-cam!
Well one thing you did not do is do a back seat comparison. Well you may have done it in other videos.
Yeah I covered this car pretty extensively in other videos.
man those mazda are so outdated !
Classy not like the modern video game look. You must be27 yrs old😜
@@LouCurri with that comment you must be 4 yo 😘