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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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...)
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 :)
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!
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.
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.
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.
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...
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
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
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
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.
Prepping for the pandemic with all that TP before it even started! Nice video.
Great review. Assured me once again that I made a great purchase on my new Mazda 3 SkyActiv back in February!
It's been over a year since I've sat in a Focus back seat. Tough to remember.
You are a credit to your community, no doubt very smart, and probably very good looking. Thanks!
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.
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.
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.
Love the hatch, love the black and tan interior. Finally a review that isnt the generic blue mica demo car.
I'n scheduled to get one soon
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!
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.
I'll be doing the Accord soon but it's the V6. It's all Honda had for me to drive.
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!
The ES review is up. The Volvo S80 is too long in the tooth to do anything with. Sorry.
This car is on the top of my list right now!
Did you up the bass on the exhaust shot, or does it really sound that good?
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
You are so awesome, your reviews are fun and very informative.keep it up.
3:14 lol that look after that line
This might be a lot to ask but are you a dealer or something? how do you get so many cars to review?
How come you stopped putting these on itunes?
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...)
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 :)
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!
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.
Can you do the Mazda CX5?
Yeah, I remember that one because it nearly tripped me up.
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.
Sir you definitely deserve a lot of views than this! Great videos
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.
Only 6 packs? I should have bought a Suburban instead! Great review. White is the best color on this car.
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.
how about new lexus es and volvo s80 review
Pretty sure it's 12:1 in the US, it's 13:1 in Europe.
How much did Bridgestone pay you for that plug @ 4:24? You're not getting 40 mpg with those on your car, btw.
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...
is it that mazda has two commercials that contain references (ie, "The Lorax" and "The Six Million Dollar Man")?
compression ratio is 13;1;0 if i remember, not 12?
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?
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.
You can purchase Interior foot well lights on Ebay. Some Mazdas are not equipped with them.
On an even more serious note, the road noise issue is also to be ignored due to these tires.
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 :/
It wouldn't be right to EQ something like that.
How do you make the blue foot light turn on???
your right! i watch to many vids from all around the globe, ahhhh, internet!
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
Volvo S60 review?
Do the 2013 accord sedan 4cyl ex-l
Hoarding toilet paper before it was cool
Yeah fr
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
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.
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
I love these cars! I'd get one like this! I don't mind the creepy smile on the car.
how about letting evil twin do a review now and again? think it would be cool...
what is the mpg if you drive like an animal?
dam i really thought it would fly.
No. And let that be a warning to women...
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
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Yes! I want an S60, they're not as overrated as the 328i.
yet you clicked on the video
It better have more zoom-zoom than room-room!
mpg
TH-cam puts so much shit on here that it makes it shitty to surf TH-cam videos
I like that better than the new ones. The new hatchback is ugly (2021)
I'd prefer the manual transmission anyway!
o yea and this car needs to stop smiling at me.
I wish it was AWD
Mazda is number 5th Japanese car.
toyota celica
COULDN'T care less ;)
Ugly car