2012 Mazda3 SKYACTIV Touring

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  • drivencarreview... What is SKYACTIV? It?s a whole suite of techniques and technologies to make Mazda?s vehicles cleaner and more fuel efficient. Does it ruin the fun of the spunky Mazda3? Tom Voelk checks it out.

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  • @DrivenCarReviews
    @DrivenCarReviews  12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I simply don't have the resources to do comparison tests the right way. When you see the major mags doing it, they have a staff and spend loads of time. I, sadly, have neither.
    Glad you like the reviews, much appreciated.

  • @OneUnderground
    @OneUnderground 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Prepping for the pandemic with all that TP before it even started! Nice video.

  • @PieceOfRiceCake924
    @PieceOfRiceCake924 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great review. Assured me once again that I made a great purchase on my new Mazda 3 SkyActiv back in February!

  • @DrivenCarReviews
    @DrivenCarReviews  12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's been over a year since I've sat in a Focus back seat. Tough to remember.

  • @DrivenCarReviews
    @DrivenCarReviews  11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sorry for the delay (you'd get a faster response at the site BTW). It's no GTI to be sure, I would buy it with the manual to get the most performance out of it. The power is average I would say, not underpowered. I suggest driving it so you understand.

  • @RefurbishedBacon
    @RefurbishedBacon 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the hatch, love the black and tan interior. Finally a review that isnt the generic blue mica demo car.

  • @DrivenCarReviews
    @DrivenCarReviews  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a credit to your community, no doubt very smart, and probably very good looking. Thanks!

  • @FejjNagaf
    @FejjNagaf 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tom, you do the best, most consistent reviews on TH-cam. Great job! Keep it up. Any chance you can swing some comparison tests? It'd be great to compare, for example, this, the focus, and the civic - one right after the other, and pick a winner!

  • @pcsc1097
    @pcsc1097 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Test drove the 2013 I-Touring SKYACTIV 6MT model the other day, and now they have a usb port, dual-zone climate control, and push button start. Grand Touring also get a touch screen now!

  • @chentorrychelsea
    @chentorrychelsea 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    No, my mom bought a GLK without test driving it and then after she bought it she test drove it and it was the only car she test drove let alone three.

  • @DrivenCarReviews
    @DrivenCarReviews  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was paid $2,000,000 for that plug. I'm just that popular. Invested well I hope to double it.
    On a more serious note, I saw 39 mpg in the rain on a 70 mile loop according to the trip computer. So 40 mpg could be possible in dry conditions. You might check on Mazda3 owner's forums.

  • @DrivenCarReviews
    @DrivenCarReviews  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    They are there. Maybe you are subscribed to "Drive" which I don't upload to anymore. Look for "Driven Car Reviews" with the D logo.

  • @fredcollins8919
    @fredcollins8919 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a Non-Skyactive Mazda3 from 2013 & basically the exact same car in 95% ways as that of car in video. Still quite fuel efficient regardless if its the 2.0L (2000cc) or the slightly smaller 1.6L (1600cc) versions.

  • @gabbogabbo
    @gabbogabbo 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This car is on the top of my list right now!

  • @holunhoyeah
    @holunhoyeah 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    i just bought one...the ride is very stiff, more comfortable on highway than city, you can feel and hear every single pothole...most people wont enjoy the ride unless you've been driving a sport car.

  • @DrivenCarReviews
    @DrivenCarReviews  12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The ES review is up. The Volvo S80 is too long in the tooth to do anything with. Sorry.

  • @contractki11er
    @contractki11er 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    The North American market unfortunately only has an auxiliary jack and bluetooth no USB, but its not much of a bother since the 6 disc changer is sufficient enough to carry all of my mix tapes. And you are right, the Mazda is a really good deal if you haggle them hard, got my grand touring sedan for $21,000 us dollar $3500 off msrp and free floor mats :)

  • @frod70
    @frod70 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can't get BOSE, leather or sunroof with the SKYACTIV manual tranmission model. Huge oversight from Mazda, a company who tries to sell a drivers car. The SKYACTIV automatic is just not the same as the stick, which is great in this car. Interior of this car is best in class.

  • @Windgrace
    @Windgrace 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I read that Consumer Reports have been able to get 44 mpg hwy in the new Mazda 6! Not every car company have issues meeting or beating their estimates (looking at you Ford, Hyundai and Kia...)

  • @CoffeyBrew
    @CoffeyBrew 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you up the bass on the exhaust shot, or does it really sound that good?

  • @austinchiles7761
    @austinchiles7761 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hoarding toilet paper before it was cool

  • @30mmBalistic
    @30mmBalistic 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would buy this for around 15....19.5 is too much considering the stale ext/interior styling. Needs a complete redesign with the new sykactive header included...

  • @aaronbehindbars
    @aaronbehindbars 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Only 6 packs? I should have bought a Suburban instead! Great review. White is the best color on this car.

  • @DrivenCarReviews
    @DrivenCarReviews  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'll be doing the Accord soon but it's the V6. It's all Honda had for me to drive.

  • @Vscounter
    @Vscounter 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sir you definitely deserve a lot of views than this! Great videos

  • @JOKBO1
    @JOKBO1 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are so awesome, your reviews are fun and very informative.keep it up.

  • @DrivenCarReviews
    @DrivenCarReviews  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you go to my site there is an S60 T6 AWD review. I will have a T5 AWD review in two weeks on my site, I post to TH-cam one week later.

  • @mlps93
    @mlps93 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you do the Mazda CX5?

  • @DJOgurchik
    @DJOgurchik 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    This might be a lot to ask but are you a dealer or something? how do you get so many cars to review?

  • @DrivenCarReviews
    @DrivenCarReviews  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'n scheduled to get one soon

  • @noahsb9
    @noahsb9 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    How come you stopped putting these on itunes?

  • @81giorikas
    @81giorikas 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    On an even more serious note, the road noise issue is also to be ignored due to these tires.

  • @emmiethompson2985
    @emmiethompson2985 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a 2012 mada3i skyactive hatchback but the blue light at the feet isn't on. Is there a way to turn it on and off?

    • @DrivenCarReviews
      @DrivenCarReviews  10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My car might have had an ambient lighting package that your car doesn't have. In other words, it might not be there to turn on in your car.

    • @MySuperky
      @MySuperky 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can purchase Interior foot well lights on Ebay. Some Mazdas are not equipped with them.

  • @RichardJoashTan
    @RichardJoashTan 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    is it that mazda has two commercials that contain references (ie, "The Lorax" and "The Six Million Dollar Man")?

  • @contractki11er
    @contractki11er 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I didn't really mind since I don't use them but the ocd symmetrical side of me kicked in and now It bothers me that there only one :/

  • @brian5o
    @brian5o 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Tom,
    I was wondering how you felt about the Skyactiv 3's performance? Did it feel pretty quick? Were there any times when it felt under-powered?
    Your test car is equipped nearly identical to how I would buy it- 5-door with the 6-speed manual.
    Thank you very much for the great review!

  • @MpghPurpleUsers
    @MpghPurpleUsers 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    compression ratio is 13;1;0 if i remember, not 12?

  • @xXCastielXx1
    @xXCastielXx1 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    whoa whoa how did you get a moonroof with a manal transmission? I thought that wasnt an available option? If it is than im sold lol

  • @QuintusKing
    @QuintusKing 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    3:14 lol that look after that line

  • @DrivenCarReviews
    @DrivenCarReviews  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty sure it's 12:1 in the US, it's 13:1 in Europe.

  • @MpghPurpleUsers
    @MpghPurpleUsers 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    your right! i watch to many vids from all around the globe, ahhhh, internet!

  • @rj0890
    @rj0890 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you make the blue foot light turn on???

  • @lexusfan100
    @lexusfan100 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    how about new lexus es and volvo s80 review

  • @htran0432248924
    @htran0432248924 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I dunno about you but I recently bought a Mazda 3 Neo (standard) 2012 black hatch in September and It was suppose to pay $21,500 australia dollars for it but haggled it down to $20,880 then she offered me either the car with 1. USB or bluetooth or 2. extra features which included floor mats, front light protectors, windscreens, etc etc. I haggled and she ended up giving me both. So I'm pretty sure USB is included, just gotta bargain them! lol

  • @DrivenCarReviews
    @DrivenCarReviews  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    It wouldn't be right to EQ something like that.

  • @DrivenCarReviews
    @DrivenCarReviews  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah, I remember that one because it nearly tripped me up.

  • @docktrspoc
    @docktrspoc 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much did Bridgestone pay you for that plug @ 4:24? You're not getting 40 mpg with those on your car, btw.

  • @TheKidNamedRoland
    @TheKidNamedRoland 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    mazda makes excellent cars. they are better than fords focus which gets worse if you dont get their eco package which is more $ , same goes with chevy and the elantra can never hit 40

  • @will7lopez
    @will7lopez 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I might be getting a 2013 6speed automatic skyactic hatchback, anyone with one already can you give me your opinion on what u think so far? Thanks

  • @zardasht9900
    @zardasht9900 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am also looking to purchase a 2010 or 2011 Mazda 3 hatchback Automatic.The one thing that I have noticed about the Mazda 3 hatchback verses corolla or Honda civic is that, the mazda 3 felt a little bumpy while driving it on paved and smooth roads. The corollas and Hondas are more smooth and comfy. I am not disliking mazda, but the only thing that I like about the Mazda 3 is the hatchback verses the sedan. Toyota Matrix boy is not attractive so is Nissan versa.lol

  • @zardasht9900
    @zardasht9900 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If Honda and Toyota come up with the similar body style as the mazda3 hatchback, I am sure they will out sale the mazda 3.

  • @71KR117
    @71KR117 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Volvo S60 review?

  • @2Kriss2Kross
    @2Kriss2Kross 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these cars! I'd get one like this! I don't mind the creepy smile on the car.

  • @bmwdinamo
    @bmwdinamo 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do the 2013 accord sedan 4cyl ex-l

  • @71KR117
    @71KR117 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes! I want an S60, they're not as overrated as the 328i.

  • @volvo30
    @volvo30 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    how about letting evil twin do a review now and again? think it would be cool...

  • @junaidsk123
    @junaidsk123 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    what is the mpg if you drive like an animal?

  • @classic287
    @classic287 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like that better than the new ones. The new hatchback is ugly (2021)

  • @DevPack
    @DevPack 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    dam i really thought it would fly.

  • @DrivenCarReviews
    @DrivenCarReviews  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    No. And let that be a warning to women...

  • @ItsKingRabbit
    @ItsKingRabbit 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    yet you clicked on the video

  • @XXXCompAssesXXX
    @XXXCompAssesXXX 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    TH-cam puts so much shit on here that it makes it shitty to surf TH-cam videos

  • @pcsc1097
    @pcsc1097 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    It better have more zoom-zoom than room-room!

  • @pdx650
    @pdx650 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd prefer the manual transmission anyway!

  • @TheKidNamedRoland
    @TheKidNamedRoland 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    mpg

  • @zardasht9900
    @zardasht9900 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mazda is number 5th Japanese car.

  • @damaka
    @damaka 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish it was AWD

  • @williamsolano2571
    @williamsolano2571 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    🙏😷👍🏻

  • @DevPack
    @DevPack 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    o yea and this car needs to stop smiling at me.

  • @brenden619
    @brenden619 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    toyota celica

  • @bg1379
    @bg1379 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    COULDN'T care less ;)

  • @Toyota4Life
    @Toyota4Life 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ugly car