I like the 2025 Mazda 3 but I believe it should have more features for it's price point. Something like electric rear folding seats and on the hatch would also be nice.
I belive the reason for its price is also because of the quality used in this car except the piano black but there isnt another car in this segment at this price point who does it much better
Nice, thoughtful review. I just might get one! (But know that it’s a 5 and not a 6-passenger vehicle. Who cares if the middle of the rear seat is not passenger friendly.)
honestly i feel like they should have put an 8 speed sky active transmision on this model year this would help with performance and efficiency of the car frankly speaking the car still looks great both interior and exterior wise and with wireless apple car and android auto its still a fresh looking car but the tranny is really where its kind of lacking.
I have a CX5 that I bought back in April and while I do like it, I do not like driving an SUV as much as I thought I would. I'm looking for something smaller and much more nimble. Highly considering the 3.
What about driver visibility? I'm considering getting one (6-speed manual) but have read about the limited visibility issue due to the hatchback area design.
i have a 2025 MT hatch. i keep hearing reviews about the limited visibility.. you have a rearview mirror, two side mirrors, blind spot warning, reverse camera, reverse cross traffic warning. if you hit something then you are not looking and or paying attention. its a great car buy one.
To be honest the road noise wasn't bad enough for it to stand out for me and say it's crazy bad. It does have road noise on the line of other vehicles. I might actually get a decibel reader for future videos
I love the exterior so much, but the interior just ruined it for me, that middle hump reducing the car to a 4 passenger including the limited height space in the back, the lack of ports on the back as well as AC vents, the lack of customization on the dash, just everything feels poor. the things I do enjoy, the exterior, the buttons on the console, and the look of the doors. Im hoping later models improve on this cause it is a very good-looking car on the exterior and that trunk space is amazing as well
You probably know but Mazda does make a Sedan version of this vehicle. I'm planning to do a video on it soon. I'm assuming most is the same but rear space might be better because no sloping roof. Don't quote me on that tho
Lacking honestly. This is 15k more than my base model 2016 Mazda 3 hatch (20k when I bought it) and this looks barely better and that infotainment looks worse. Def won’t be upgrading to another Mazda.
If you want an AWD hatchback, your best option is gonna be the Subaru Impreza. It is cheaper, has roughly the same storage space, and has a lot more rear headroom than the M3 or Corolla. My only big gripe with it is the lack of a spare tire. Also, the lowest trim doesn't have rear cup holders, but you can get a higher trim for cheaper than the base FWD M3. The Impreza is easily the best budget hatchback.
An introvert's dream car-making people at the back intentionally umcomfortable
We should bring back 2-door hatchbacks.
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I like the 2025 Mazda 3 but I believe it should have more features for it's price point. Something like electric rear folding seats and on the hatch would also be nice.
I agree. All id want is cooled seats and vents in the rear for the price. Either than that i think its a solid choice.
I belive the reason for its price is also because of the quality used in this car except the piano black but there isnt another car in this segment at this price point who does it much better
Thanks for your review. It helped me a lot and it is entertaining.
Nice, thoughtful review. I just might get one! (But know that it’s a 5 and not a 6-passenger vehicle. Who cares if the middle of the rear seat is not passenger friendly.)
Rear windows lock button at the bottom I'm pretty sure. I got then sedan version
honestly i feel like they should have put an 8 speed sky active transmision on this model year this would help with performance and efficiency of the car frankly speaking the car still looks great both interior and exterior wise and with wireless apple car and android auto its still a fresh looking car but the tranny is really where its kind of lacking.
No way I’m putting a license plate on the front of my car if I bought it. That’s one car that it really ruins the front end for sure!
I have a CX5 that I bought back in April and while I do like it, I do not like driving an SUV as much as I thought I would. I'm looking for something smaller and much more nimble. Highly considering the 3.
What about driver visibility? I'm considering getting one (6-speed manual) but have read about the limited visibility issue due to the hatchback area design.
I just use the radar or whatever it's called. It's fine once you get used to it.
i have a 2025 MT hatch. i keep hearing reviews about the limited visibility.. you have a rearview mirror, two side mirrors, blind spot warning, reverse camera, reverse cross traffic warning. if you hit something then you are not looking and or paying attention. its a great car buy one.
what about road noise? I had a Mazda CX5. love the driving aspect. however the road noise was too much for me.
To be honest the road noise wasn't bad enough for it to stand out for me and say it's crazy bad. It does have road noise on the line of other vehicles. I might actually get a decibel reader for future videos
@@executiveauto good idea - should have mentioned that about road noise
Nothing can beat the insane road noise of the new Toyota corollas , that’s number 1 for noise. Test drive one of those 😅😅😅
Me having to spend 35k to get the Bose sound system is ridiculous.
Used 21-23 is best for price. They had Bose back then regardless if it was a lower trim.
@@michaels4640 Didn't know that, thanks!
Bose is garbage anyway
@@frankbommarito3647No is not! My Mazda 3 2018 GT has a Bose sound system and is actually very , very good! 😊
I love the exterior so much, but the interior just ruined it for me, that middle hump reducing the car to a 4 passenger including the limited height space in the back, the lack of ports on the back as well as AC vents, the lack of customization on the dash, just everything feels poor. the things I do enjoy, the exterior, the buttons on the console, and the look of the doors. Im hoping later models improve on this cause it is a very good-looking car on the exterior and that trunk space is amazing as well
You probably know but Mazda does make a Sedan version of this vehicle. I'm planning to do a video on it soon. I'm assuming most is the same but rear space might be better because no sloping roof. Don't quote me on that tho
No, I picked up a 2010 for $5000 US dollars. Perfectly happy with it - no payments. $30K for a car is insane! I do like it though.
No fog lights? My 2018 Mazda 3 GT hatchback haz fog lights and it haz a better looking front facia! 😊
The car is made for young people not familiar with.I got my in black color and saving gas a lot
Man this car in Canada is almost 40k oof. I say no.
this where mazda doesn’t get it for 32k your better off buying a CX5….
Lacking honestly. This is 15k more than my base model 2016 Mazda 3 hatch (20k when I bought it) and this looks barely better and that infotainment looks worse. Def won’t be upgrading to another Mazda.
Yeah, my 2010 I just picked up has the Android radio which is so cool - like my phone but 10" AND backup camera .
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Too expensive for what it is. Going used is better for value.
Too expensive for what it is! Backseat is for no one!!
If you want an AWD hatchback, your best option is gonna be the Subaru Impreza. It is cheaper, has roughly the same storage space, and has a lot more rear headroom than the M3 or Corolla. My only big gripe with it is the lack of a spare tire. Also, the lowest trim doesn't have rear cup holders, but you can get a higher trim for cheaper than the base FWD M3. The Impreza is easily the best budget hatchback.