I can't wait to drive one of these. I purchased a Mazda 3 with 13,000 miles back in 2007. I replaced the original clutch last May after ~140,000 miles. My car was totaled the following month by hail. I decided to keep the car and accept less money from insurance. Two weeks ago, my car was hit by a texter and totaled. I would still be driving it otherwise. That car ran like it was brand new. I've only replaced the brakes, clutch, tires and battery. They're solid cars.
@@robertrobinson526 My 2010 Mazda 3 2.5L 6-speed hatchback had 250k before it was totalled by a Ford.. Mazdas are somewhat underrated because of the whole rust issue but they're all-around pretty solid cars.
I have the same exact car and absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Thanks for the great review! Couple of points though... curb weight is only right around 3000 lbs. Everything else is right on! The only problem now with my car is I get pissed off at all the slow drivers for messing up my corner speeds LOL :D
Nice review. I bought this same model in manual and in black a few months ago and I love it. Very practical, just enough power for everyday driving and it's fun to drive. One feature that no one talks about is the "Hill Launch Assist". I live in an area with a lot of hills and this feature works really well. Especially if you're driving a manual and you're worried about rolling back and hitting the guy behind you who happens to be too close.
I bought one of these last year. They are great cars, and somehow overlooked against the Civics and Corollas of the world. But the Mazda3 is a cut above. It has the latest features, VW GTI playfulness, and some sophistication, looks, and reliability, all for a great price. The flickability of even the automatic car is something I've never felt in anything I've owned before, including German hatchbacks. The thing feels as if a vertical pole is going thru the middle of the car, and when you turn sharply, it just turns as if it's pivoting on that pole. It really is unique.
I just got the same car in the same color for my wife and I'm enjoying driving it more than my M3. Awesome little car, I can't wait until the break in period is up. Today I just discovered I can down shift even when in auto mode so you can go aggressive in one corner and it will automatically go back to auto shifting as you accelerate out. I also discovered you can accelerate while in auto follow and it doesn't cancel the cruise control. I haven't noticed the lane correction, I'll have to try that out tomorrow.
For those wondering about the touch screen disabling. I have modded it so it will always work but to be honest, I have never used the touchscreen since the day i got the car. It just feels easier and smoother to enter things and control the menu by the nice buttons and knobs that make you feel like you're driving a Merc or Audi
I also recently purchased a 2017 3, 2.5 6-speed manual. The few things I don't like about the car; no temp gauge, infotainment screen and scroll knob are cool but simple things like switching between AM/FM/Bluetooth/USB, etc., and tuning stations, require a couple more user inputs than I think is necessary (you have to scroll through the menu as opposed to pressing a "Source" button or having a "Tune" knob). Bluetooth connection takes a little longer than other cars. My wife's Camry connects to Bluetooth quickly and responds to my phone inputs instantaneously. Those, however, are minor gripes (aside from the temp gauge - c'mon Mazda). The car is very nimble and has a lot of usable power throughout the rev range. Even in 6th gear, it accelerates fast and typically doesn't require downshifting to get power. The handling is superb. This thing is light on its feet, tossable, and way above most competitors in its class. It feels almost like a premium car. Overall, this is an economy car that gets more things right than some of the near-lux offerings. This is a car that rewards the driver every time you drive it. I'm not big on automatics, but I've heard that even the automatic gets a lot of praise for being extremely responsive, especially in manual mode. Can't go wrong either way.
Plenty of new cars still have gauges. I'm not sure which ones don't. It does have a blue indicator for cold temp and I guess if the engine is beginning to overheat it probably lights up orange/red. Still, I'd rather know how the temp is fluctuating if there's ever an overheating issue.
@Jason Harris, spot on. I purchased a BN 3, 2.5 6sp Auto, and completely agree with everything you've said. Re: MZD bluetooth connection, I feel like it gets progressively better as the system gets updated at interval service.
Yeah I had 2014 Mazda 3 manual and I traded for a 2017 3 automatic bc I have to drive in the worst traffic in the nation (I-95 in northern Va) and a manual isn’t fun in these conditions. But the auto Is very responsive. I don’t think it’s ever bogged down. You go up a hill and finally the person in front of you gets out of the way, all you do is breathe on the gas pedal and it downshifts. It’s even better in sport mode bc I pretty much just hangs out in the lower gears so you don’t ever have to worry about bogging down. I love Mazda and don’t know why they aren’t as big as their competitors.
Great review. I just bought a 2014 Mazda 3 with all the bells and whistles, although it’s an automatic. The slap shift and paddle shifts are fun as hell, though. And you’re right, this car handles like no other in it’s class. An awesome car for the value.
just got a mazda 3 on order and you're getting me very excited especially about the handling... i agree with you after having test driven one. I'm used to driving a 7 year old mazda 6 and switching into this new mazda3 surprised me that it handles even better... chassis was more steady and compliant, steering and pedal weight feels right and importantly the suspension is stiffer than in the old mazda 6 which was too soft even for a family sedan. and I've always thought the mazda 6 was already one of the best handling family sedans in its price range... goes to show how fast the auto industry's progressing these days. didn't get a chance to throw the new mazda 3 round some corners at a decent speed which makes me more eager to try it out when i get it.
Great review. I love my 2010 Mazda3 GT. I haven't had the time to test drive the new model, but I bet it's great. They handle the road very well. It's a car that delivers and its also utilitarian if you opt for the hatch. I heard your negative about road noise; the way I look at it is you feel more connected to the road, but yeah. Bottom line is it is a driver oriented car and for the price, it blows competitors in its class away. Great review! :-)
I´m about the get this car, but I´m not sure about the interior. Would you recommend the white leather seats? Is it easy to clean and how it looks after a few months? please, let me know. Nice review by the way.
these kinds of drives are so much better than these specific as fuck "car reviews". i could give a rats ass about whether or not a the civic has .64 cubic feet of cargo space and .35 inches of head room.
Thanks for the review. Picked up my 2015 Mazda 3 2.0-liter Sport yesterday and took it out on the motorways today. You are right. The word "smooth" really sums this car up. Too polite to throw you back in your seat as soon as you hit the peddle but smooth increase and the power just keeps on coming and coming and coming. Wish they hadn't blurred out your RRPM dial at the end of your video. Would have loved to see your gear change over points. 70/80 mph and you can still hear it yawning at you as if you are boring it. With the sports base, it corners and roundabouts like it is on rails. You push the corner even harder and it still stays glued to the road. Your bottle goes before its bottle goes. Full UK motorway speed, you just have to slightly press the accelerator to just fly by traffic build ups. Best thing is just flying passed the lower spec Audis/BMWs and especially that cheeky 2018 focus that dared come up behind me in lane 3. He did try to keep up but like ended up looking like your friend in the passenger mirror on the last part of your video. Going to have a lot of fun in this car.
I just got one - base Grand Touring version (so I don't have lane assist, heated wheel or radar CC, but I did get tinted windows as a free extra). So far I'm very happy with it, with the exception of a few annoying things about the infotainment system. I'm very much enjoying taking curves at full speed. I hope I'm not overestimating the G-Vectoring Control.
If the sun is shining, you get a reflection from the dash on bottom of the window. If you can live with that, there are plenty of pluses, including the suspension.
one of the advantages of living in a 3rd world country in south east asia is that 184hp is a lot of power. We have sedans that barely produce 105hp and it's really enough to carry 5 adults on an uphill. So getting the mazda 3 here is a power move for the few people that owns. Can't wait to get mine this year
Nice vid! Only three things I do not like about my 2015 Maza3. No CarPlay yet, but it might be coming. Takes forever to warm up in the short Texas winter, would be a real problem up north! And, I failed to get the red one! Every time I see a Mazda in soul red, I kick myself!
I notice that the traction control doesn't really work in these cars... if you drop the clutch while turning and taking off it spins the inside front wheel very easily and you can't feel the computer fighting it.. same with the new CX 9 even in a straight line..
My car does the same thing when I put my car in gear 1sr gear and then 2nd gear I can feel the wheels spinning no noise though I can feel it on my feet did you ever get that resolved or is that just common I had a 2013 mazda3 sky activ manual transmission I sold it to get a 2018 Mazda 3 touring manual transmission I wish I should’ve kept my 2013
I have a 2015, 2.5 6 speed as well. The road noise is definitely a thing. I would like to install some Dynamat but at the same time, I like to hear the engine. Think the trick would be to Dynamat the fender wells, on top of the plastic liners. That would help with the tire noise and hopefully you'd still be able to hear it growl and burble at you.
I actually already own one almost identical to this one. I came to see if yours made the same whining sound as mine does on acceleration and it seems it does! I enjoy the sound, but wanted to be doubly sure it's a normal sound. Great video, watched the whole thing even though I didn't have to.
Love my '14 Mazda 3. It's only an auto, but everyone's gotta start somewhere with their (technically) first car, right? Loved it so much when I got it, I managed to get a speeding ticket 2 weeks after getting it, lol. Also put the air intake on it and it just sounds so much better. Can't wait to do exhaust on it (just wish I could really do more to upgrade it...). My next new car is definitely gonna be a manual (if they ever come out with a new Speed3), since I fell in love after getting my '04 Miata with it's stick. Only ever had one sketchy time in the snow, but that was from clipping a little mound of snow going 40 mph and was slowly sliding towards the barrier before the car finally caught itself. Beyond that, it's almost as fun to drive as my Miata, but it's obviously much better at going faster.
I just got this car. 2017 touring. Automatic. 27000 miles. I love it but find that it is a bit bumpy. Is that normal? I expected a smoother ride. I love the control and responsiveness tho.
It is always funny to me when you Americans say that 180 hp in a hatchback isn't enough, like man wtf. In Europe we don't even get those engines. My mazda 3 is 2.0 with 120 hp I think. More than enough for such a car. And I was in usa last summer, everyone drives slow there. Why do you need power then? (I know gas is cheap, but still)
@@alex-vs4hh I love it, I had no issues with it so far. The drive is very good, smooth and just very comfortable, the seats are very good for long drives.
@@alex-vs4hh I got the petrol one. 140k km is not much for a modern diesel, I have heard of some issues with the Mazda diesel though but you will have to dick into that yourself. Other than that its a great car.
I bought the 2018 Maxx sport and picked it up last week, love it but I do have a small vibration sound in the back coming from around the rear passenger side seatbelt area. They are going to check at 4 weeks. Also had an audible click when a passenger first leaned on the passenger door trim apart from that the car is great
Door trim clicks together from lots of small pieces. Possible one bit had not been clicked in all the way. Also possible something similar is causing vibrations. Bit of non clicked in plastic?
On your next vid, can you include how the SCBS or SBS work? You can try it on empty boxes or whatever, I just wanna see if it really stops if you're running
Cool video. I'm reviewing a few videos on the MZDA3 because I'm about to buy my first since the technology has improved from yeaaaars ago (thank God). Anyway, :) . ...I'm getting a mazda 3 i Sport, w/ trunk. It's really nice. Handles well, will probably trade out the tires for some BRIDGESTONE TURANZA EL400-02's or MICHELIN® DEFENDER® T + H's. I definitely have felt the power behind it, and opposed to the manual shift that you demonstrated, I m getting an automatic with optional manual shift. I was pleasantly surprised after driving a rental under 30K miles for a while, because my toyota corolla died at 343,000. I think the Mazda is quite impressive, I know it's not the top but the Mazda 3 sold me. Never thought I'd buy one. The close of your video with a 0-60 challenge was cool! And yeah, it responds just like that...super dope. Reminds me of the Infinity Q50 when you want to move quickly between lanes and vehicles, but I know nothing like the Infinity...but it's in my price range. Actually if they allow me to switch to the Mazda 6 (which will bring my payments up a bit) it might definitely be worth it...but that's just dreamin' . :) Peace.
I dunno about the ride being "silky smooth"...I have a 2016 and the suspension was a necessary fault that I was willing to absorb to get the driving dynamics and non-CVT transmission.
Loved it! Thanks dude! I'm thinking about getting a Mazdaspeed 3 or a new Mazda3 and I've test driven the latter and loved it. Still gotta try out the speed and see if I can live with the aggressive lower gears. I live in Austin too so driving that thing in traffic might be a no go for me.
Forrest's Auto Reviews congrats on your marriage man! Was happy to see your civic si review too. That was next on my test drive list, but it looked like the advantage it had in pure power was offset by the buttery smoothness of the Mazda3
The hatchbacks are the rare ones here (sedans aren't quite as hard to find), I had about 2 choices when I was looking for mine and one looked as if it had been driven through an ocean. It was a miracle I happened to find one that was in a color I like.
I have the 2017 Mazda 3 Grand Touring (top of the line trim) Hatchback 6 speed automatic. How do I get the speed limit and stop signs on my heads up display? I only have my speedometer and that is it on my heads up display.
love my mazda 3 gt drove it from central Canada to B.C. , slept in the back, i am 6"2" no prob...two of us actually....it was great on gas, passed like a banshee!!
Proud owner driver of a 2018 Mazda 3 2.0L hatchback. Very fun to drive. Quality interior. Sporty looking exterior.
zigozeven zeventyzeven sporty exterior without any sport performance...
I can't wait to drive one of these. I purchased a Mazda 3 with 13,000 miles back in 2007. I replaced the original clutch last May after ~140,000 miles. My car was totaled the following month by hail. I decided to keep the car and accept less money from insurance. Two weeks ago, my car was hit by a texter and totaled. I would still be driving it otherwise. That car ran like it was brand new. I've only replaced the brakes, clutch, tires and battery. They're solid cars.
Put over 200k on my '07 before trading it for a '14. It was an awesome car! Love the '14 also!
@@robertrobinson526 i wonder.. how much u got for trade in?
@@robertrobinson526 My 2010 Mazda 3 2.5L 6-speed hatchback had 250k before it was totalled by a Ford.. Mazdas are somewhat underrated because of the whole rust issue but they're all-around pretty solid cars.
My 2012 has 138K and the clutch is on its way out. Exhaust is also rusted through. Other than that, no issues!
I actually prefer the road noise. Makes me feel like I'm actually driving and not floating.
Gareth T I have to agree with your comment 1000000000%.
Agreed as well!
floating.. wheeeeeeeee
Sounds like you've never been in a luxury car...
Some of these newer cars are so quiet it's hard to tell if the car is even turned on.
It has a notchy 6 speed transmission - the way gawd intended.
I have the same exact car and absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Thanks for the great review! Couple of points though... curb weight is only right around 3000 lbs. Everything else is right on! The only problem now with my car is I get pissed off at all the slow drivers for messing up my corner speeds LOL :D
Nice review. I bought this same model in manual and in black a few months ago and I love it. Very practical, just enough power for everyday driving and it's fun to drive. One feature that no one talks about is the "Hill Launch Assist". I live in an area with a lot of hills and this feature works really well. Especially if you're driving a manual and you're worried about rolling back and hitting the guy behind you who happens to be too close.
I bought one of these last year. They are great cars, and somehow overlooked against the Civics and Corollas of the world. But the Mazda3 is a cut above. It has the latest features, VW GTI playfulness, and some sophistication, looks, and reliability, all for a great price.
The flickability of even the automatic car is something I've never felt in anything I've owned before, including German hatchbacks. The thing feels as if a vertical pole is going thru the middle of the car, and when you turn sharply, it just turns as if it's pivoting on that pole. It really is unique.
Gonna buy this car before the end of the year. I still have a Mazda 6 since 2004. I have run 316.000 km since now and i am extremely satisfied.
Nice review. You do a good job of explaining about the car without making it about you the way lots of other reviewers do.
I just got the same car in the same color for my wife and I'm enjoying driving it more than my M3. Awesome little car, I can't wait until the break in period is up. Today I just discovered I can down shift even when in auto mode so you can go aggressive in one corner and it will automatically go back to auto shifting as you accelerate out. I also discovered you can accelerate while in auto follow and it doesn't cancel the cruise control. I haven't noticed the lane correction, I'll have to try that out tomorrow.
I have a 15 I touring hatch and this car is just outstanding. Fun to drive, comfortable and makes a great commuter car.
For those wondering about the touch screen disabling. I have modded it so it will always work but to be honest, I have never used the touchscreen since the day i got the car. It just feels easier and smoother to enter things and control the menu by the nice buttons and knobs that make you feel like you're driving a Merc or Audi
Sometimes i forget mine is a touch screen, I really like the center console controls in this car
I miss my 17 Mazda 3 so much 😢
It was just a base 2.0 6MT. Just such a high quality, reliable, super fun little car.
The noise level seems better than my 2014 Civic. Lol! I test drove this a few weeks ago and I fell in love with this car!
I also recently purchased a 2017 3, 2.5 6-speed manual. The few things I don't like about the car; no temp gauge, infotainment screen and scroll knob are cool but simple things like switching between AM/FM/Bluetooth/USB, etc., and tuning stations, require a couple more user inputs than I think is necessary (you have to scroll through the menu as opposed to pressing a "Source" button or having a "Tune" knob). Bluetooth connection takes a little longer than other cars. My wife's Camry connects to Bluetooth quickly and responds to my phone inputs instantaneously.
Those, however, are minor gripes (aside from the temp gauge - c'mon Mazda). The car is very nimble and has a lot of usable power throughout the rev range. Even in 6th gear, it accelerates fast and typically doesn't require downshifting to get power. The handling is superb. This thing is light on its feet, tossable, and way above most competitors in its class. It feels almost like a premium car. Overall, this is an economy car that gets more things right than some of the near-lux offerings. This is a car that rewards the driver every time you drive it. I'm not big on automatics, but I've heard that even the automatic gets a lot of praise for being extremely responsive, especially in manual mode. Can't go wrong either way.
just use voice command to switch between stations and band. "tune to FM 98.3" thats what I do in my 6
Does it not have a low temp varning? Most new cars dont have gauges, but instead show the cold engine/water icon (blue) and it goes away when warm?
Plenty of new cars still have gauges. I'm not sure which ones don't. It does have a blue indicator for cold temp and I guess if the engine is beginning to overheat it probably lights up orange/red. Still, I'd rather know how the temp is fluctuating if there's ever an overheating issue.
@Jason Harris, spot on. I purchased a BN 3, 2.5 6sp Auto, and completely agree with everything you've said. Re: MZD bluetooth connection, I feel like it gets progressively better as the system gets updated at interval service.
Yeah I had 2014 Mazda 3 manual and I traded for a 2017 3 automatic bc I have to drive in the worst traffic in the nation (I-95 in northern Va) and a manual isn’t fun in these conditions. But the auto Is very responsive. I don’t think it’s ever bogged down. You go up a hill and finally the person in front of you gets out of the way, all you do is breathe on the gas pedal and it downshifts. It’s even better in sport mode bc I pretty much just hangs out in the lower gears so you don’t ever have to worry about bogging down. I love Mazda and don’t know why they aren’t as big as their competitors.
Great review. I just bought a 2014 Mazda 3 with all the bells and whistles, although it’s an automatic. The slap shift and paddle shifts are fun as hell, though. And you’re right, this car handles like no other in it’s class. An awesome car for the value.
What are the chances that you will come back after a year and make a Mazda 3 2017 review after one year of use?
I have driven german and french cars before owning a mazda , the mazda has better gearbox than the others , precise and smooth . Really enjoyable .
just got a mazda 3 on order and you're getting me very excited especially about the handling... i agree with you after having test driven one. I'm used to driving a 7 year old mazda 6 and switching into this new mazda3 surprised me that it handles even better... chassis was more steady and compliant, steering and pedal weight feels right and importantly the suspension is stiffer than in the old mazda 6 which was too soft even for a family sedan. and I've always thought the mazda 6 was already one of the best handling family sedans in its price range... goes to show how fast the auto industry's progressing these days.
didn't get a chance to throw the new mazda 3 round some corners at a decent speed which makes me more eager to try it out when i get it.
timtam53191 carry clorox wipes with you. The piano black inserts get fingerprints on them just by looking at them.
Test drove a 2018 3 touring with an automatic and fell in love instantly, signing the deal tomorrow 🙌 such a nice car sheesh.
Great car. Amazing in both automatic and manual. One of the nicest autos around.
Great review. I love my 2010 Mazda3 GT. I haven't had the time to test drive the new model, but I bet it's great. They handle the road very well. It's a car that delivers and its also utilitarian if you opt for the hatch. I heard your negative about road noise; the way I look at it is you feel more connected to the road, but yeah. Bottom line is it is a driver oriented car and for the price, it blows competitors in its class away. Great review! :-)
I´m about the get this car, but I´m not sure about the interior. Would you recommend the white leather seats? Is it easy to clean and how it looks after a few months? please, let me know. Nice review by the way.
these kinds of drives are so much better than these specific as fuck "car reviews". i could give a rats ass about whether or not a the civic has .64 cubic feet of cargo space and .35 inches of head room.
Yes! Thank you!
:-))
Better tires would probably help a lot with the road noise.
not better. smaller.
Better tires helps tremendously!
Mazda 3 has a noise insulation problem. Kinda annoying but still a fun car.
Mazda engineered this flaw. They want the driver to feel the road.
Different tires wont help road noise on the 3rd gen. (Personal expirience). Sound deadening is way cheaper and probably worth the 60$ on Amazon.
Thanks for the review. Picked up my 2015 Mazda 3 2.0-liter Sport yesterday and took it out on the motorways today. You are right. The word "smooth" really sums this car up. Too polite to throw you back in your seat as soon as you hit the peddle but smooth increase and the power just keeps on coming and coming and coming. Wish they hadn't blurred out your RRPM dial at the end of your video. Would have loved to see your gear change over points. 70/80 mph and you can still hear it yawning at you as if you are boring it. With the sports base, it corners and roundabouts like it is on rails. You push the corner even harder and it still stays glued to the road. Your bottle goes before its bottle goes. Full UK motorway speed, you just have to slightly press the accelerator to just fly by traffic build ups. Best thing is just flying passed the lower spec Audis/BMWs and especially that cheeky 2018 focus that dared come up behind me in lane 3. He did try to keep up but like ended up looking like your friend in the passenger mirror on the last part of your video. Going to have a lot of fun in this car.
I got over 30,000 miles on mine and still puts a smile on my face every time. Biggest regret was not getting the manual..
I have a 2012 Mazda3 6-speed Sedan and it's been great. I'm gonna buy another one in the future.
Learned to drive manual with this car recently, didn’t stall once. Pretty fun and easy to learn on
I have the previous model, bought it brand new 2013 model, still handles like a dream
I just got one - base Grand Touring version (so I don't have lane assist, heated wheel or radar CC, but I did get tinted windows as a free extra). So far I'm very happy with it, with the exception of a few annoying things about the infotainment system.
I'm very much enjoying taking curves at full speed. I hope I'm not overestimating the G-Vectoring Control.
If the sun is shining, you get a reflection from the dash on bottom of the window. If you can live with that, there are plenty of pluses, including the suspension.
Appreciate the video, but I won't necessarily say this video is about "driving hard"
The car is "hard'" and he's driving it so he's driving hard
It's a Mazda, so who's to say he doesn't have a hard on while driving it 🤷🏻♂️
one of the advantages of living in a 3rd world country in south east asia is that 184hp is a lot of power. We have sedans that barely produce 105hp and it's really enough to carry 5 adults on an uphill. So getting the mazda 3 here is a power move for the few people that owns. Can't wait to get mine this year
May be able to lower some road noise by going to a different tire. Some tires are quieter than others.
Couple of years late, but where’d you get that sick Mazda lanyard?!
Smooth intro to the drag race, upvoted!
Hoping to test drive a manual with the 2.5 tonight.
Nice color man. I am really into the mazda 3. I will do a drive test friday. How is the night driving? The headlights, the visibility?
Nice vid! Only three things I do not like about my 2015 Maza3. No CarPlay yet, but it might be coming. Takes forever to warm up in the short Texas winter, would be a real problem up north! And, I failed to get the red one! Every time I see a Mazda in soul red, I kick myself!
I notice that the traction control doesn't really work in these cars... if you drop the clutch while turning and taking off it spins the inside front wheel very easily and you can't feel the computer fighting it.. same with the new CX 9 even in a straight line..
My car does the same thing when I put my car in gear 1sr gear and then 2nd gear I can feel the wheels spinning no noise though I can feel it on my feet did you ever get that resolved or is that just common I had a 2013 mazda3 sky activ manual transmission I sold it to get a 2018 Mazda 3 touring manual transmission I wish I should’ve kept my 2013
I have a 2015, 2.5 6 speed as well. The road noise is definitely a thing. I would like to install some Dynamat but at the same time, I like to hear the engine. Think the trick would be to Dynamat the fender wells, on top of the plastic liners. That would help with the tire noise and hopefully you'd still be able to hear it growl and burble at you.
Downshift so well.....but just a minute, no double clutch heel and toe downshifting?
What are the differences between Mazda 3 2017 and 2018?
I have tried to find these differences but seems like there´s not exist one ... somebody?
I actually already own one almost identical to this one. I came to see if yours made the same whining sound as mine does on acceleration and it seems it does! I enjoy the sound, but wanted to be doubly sure it's a normal sound. Great video, watched the whole thing even though I didn't have to.
You drive like God .
How’s the acceleration in 1st to 3rd gear like if you can feel your wheels spinning like the traction control not holding up
how good is the fuel mileage?
I hear some people are not getting decent numbers at all
Love my '14 Mazda 3. It's only an auto, but everyone's gotta start somewhere with their (technically) first car, right? Loved it so much when I got it, I managed to get a speeding ticket 2 weeks after getting it, lol. Also put the air intake on it and it just sounds so much better. Can't wait to do exhaust on it (just wish I could really do more to upgrade it...). My next new car is definitely gonna be a manual (if they ever come out with a new Speed3), since I fell in love after getting my '04 Miata with it's stick. Only ever had one sketchy time in the snow, but that was from clipping a little mound of snow going 40 mph and was slowly sliding towards the barrier before the car finally caught itself. Beyond that, it's almost as fun to drive as my Miata, but it's obviously much better at going faster.
Do the lane markings show up in the HUD? you should try to show off what the HUD has to offer!
have the mazda3 2017 touring and love it.
How long have you had it? What do you love about it?
I just got this car. 2017 touring. Automatic. 27000 miles. I love it but find that it is a bit bumpy. Is that normal? I expected a smoother ride. I love the control and responsiveness tho.
Try with 16inch instead of 18, much smoother
I just got this car. I notice some major throttle lag, which makes downshifting smoothly very difficult to do. Did you notice it ?
Blurred out the speedometer😂
Prolly about 70-75 :P
TokerJoker it’s 130 also there is no speedometer just rev meter
17 seconds flooring it so its well over 100 lol
It is always funny to me when you Americans say that 180 hp in a hatchback isn't enough, like man wtf. In Europe we don't even get those engines. My mazda 3 is 2.0 with 120 hp I think. More than enough for such a car. And I was in usa last summer, everyone drives slow there. Why do you need power then? (I know gas is cheap, but still)
Its just the enthusiast that want more power. The majority of us are fine with a basic engine.
It’s because we have production cars with 707hp and increasing. Why? One word. Merica
You guys don’t need that power because you guys have fun twisty roads everywhere :(
Wow! I have the 2.0 in the states and it has 155hp.
To get by all the diphats who only find the gas pedal when you try to get by them... America is full of left lane dwaddlers
I like how you blurred the speedometer at 12:00
I just bought this model used so this is very useful. Thankyou very much.
Hi, I'm thinking of getting the 2017 one as well. Would you say it's still worth it in 2023? How's your experience with it?
@@alex-vs4hh I love it, I had no issues with it so far. The drive is very good, smooth and just very comfortable, the seats are very good for long drives.
@@Allanwify thanks for the reply! Is it diesel or gas? The one I found is diesel and already has 140k km, would you say it's a lot?
@@alex-vs4hh I got the petrol one. 140k km is not much for a modern diesel, I have heard of some issues with the Mazda diesel though but you will have to dick into that yourself. Other than that its a great car.
I bought the 2018 Maxx sport and picked it up last week, love it but I do have a small vibration sound in the back coming from around the rear passenger side seatbelt area. They are going to check at 4 weeks. Also had an audible click when a passenger first leaned on the passenger door trim apart from that the car is great
Door trim clicks together from lots of small pieces. Possible one bit had not been clicked in all the way. Also possible something similar is causing vibrations. Bit of non clicked in plastic?
On your next vid, can you include how the SCBS or SBS work? You can try it on empty boxes or whatever, I just wanna see if it really stops if you're running
2.5 liters?
Cool video. I'm reviewing a few videos on the MZDA3 because I'm about to buy my first since the technology has improved from yeaaaars ago (thank God). Anyway, :) . ...I'm getting a mazda 3 i Sport, w/ trunk. It's really nice. Handles well, will probably trade out the tires for some BRIDGESTONE TURANZA EL400-02's or MICHELIN®
DEFENDER® T + H's.
I definitely have felt the power behind it, and opposed to the manual shift that you demonstrated, I
m getting an automatic with optional manual shift. I was pleasantly surprised after driving a rental under 30K miles for a while, because my toyota corolla died at 343,000. I think the Mazda is quite impressive, I know it's not the top but the Mazda 3 sold me. Never thought I'd buy one. The close of your video with a 0-60 challenge was cool! And yeah, it responds just like that...super dope. Reminds me of the Infinity Q50 when you want to move quickly between lanes and vehicles, but I know nothing like the Infinity...but it's in my price range. Actually if they allow me to switch to the Mazda 6 (which will bring my payments up a bit) it might definitely be worth it...but that's just dreamin' . :)
Peace.
god damn 2.5 liter :( there is no 2.5 liter engine in my country
Yeah, we just have the 2.0 litre here in europe. Shame...
Unfortunate, it's a blast to drive.
Here we got 1.5 only
2.2Diesel is better. More torque
If you want to see this car actually driven hard, watch TheTophers review of it
Wait what??? manual transmission? Here in Mexico, the top option one (the one with the HUD) was only available with automatic transmission :'(
Can someone help me I bought a 6 speed manual Mazda 3 but it seems the gas pedal is very lazy and I don’t like that any way to help with that
Good review. Thanks. I'm planning to buy one.
Hi, i'm just to buy one, but o dont know what to choose, automatic o manual transmission?
I dunno about the ride being "silky smooth"...I have a 2016 and the suspension was a necessary fault that I was willing to absorb to get the driving dynamics and non-CVT transmission.
Loved it! Thanks dude! I'm thinking about getting a Mazdaspeed 3 or a new Mazda3 and I've test driven the latter and loved it. Still gotta try out the speed and see if I can live with the aggressive lower gears. I live in Austin too so driving that thing in traffic might be a no go for me.
Forrest's Auto Reviews congrats on your marriage man! Was happy to see your civic si review too. That was next on my test drive list, but it looked like the advantage it had in pure power was offset by the buttery smoothness of the Mazda3
I liked the little race at the end lol
Isn't the manual slower than the Auto?
Selling Mazdas in texas must be the equivalent of selling 100% gluten-concentrate in LA.
I just realized that this would be rather toyota prius territory =)
The hatchbacks are the rare ones here (sedans aren't quite as hard to find), I had about 2 choices when I was looking for mine and one looked as if it had been driven through an ocean. It was a miracle I happened to find one that was in a color I like.
Forrest's Auto Reviews ,
Great review. 😀👍
I've seen more Mazda 3's in Austin, San Antonio is catching on.
Not everyone in Texas drives a pickup. I've just bought a 2018 Mazda 3 Sport with manual transmission. I'm in Houston. Great car!
I have the 2017 Mazda 3 Grand Touring (top of the line trim) Hatchback 6 speed automatic. How do I get the speed limit and stop signs on my heads up display? I only have my speedometer and that is it on my heads up display.
You need a navigation card
how about performance? 0 - 100km/hr how long? can beat civic hatchback? i really want to know...
Did the Acura even try??
how about the back seat? is it roomy enough for adult with 170 cm ?
Still waiting for the part 3 & 4 of this review.
I'm looking into getting a 2015 MAZDA MAZDA3 I GRAND TOURING. How does this model compare?
I have the sedan version and can you explain what's the big black box the rear view mirror go into , as mine vibrate and drives me nuts.
I believe that the sensors for the automatic windshield wipers are in the black box behind the mirror. Mine also started to vibrate and rattle.
“Had it for a solid day now”
Why the hell was it parked in neutral??? Is this guy new?
But but but
people have their lights on at night surely?
I have a Black 2016 Sedan Model, It’s Automatic and I’m really debating on Swapping it to a 6-Speed Stick Shift ☹️
love my mazda 3 gt drove it from central Canada to B.C. , slept in the back, i am 6"2" no prob...two of us actually....it was great on gas, passed like a banshee!!
Does it turn the wheel or apply the opposite brake? or both?
hello nice vid. why did u turn off the traction control on your drag race? thanks
i see. btw i got a 2014 mazda. 2.0L 150 hp. feels like brand new.. awesome good looking car
I was able to get my wheels to at least chirp with traction control on. I'm going to turn it off next time. I just got out of the burn in time.
Just got one. Totally love it.
Does the 2017 have the glowing tach like the Miata does or is that the 2018?
And by glowing, I mean does it pulse when you unlock the car and step in?
@@machineslave3 i have the 16 and it glows when i open the door when i have my key with me doesnt pulsate though
@11:07 How can a 2014 Acura TSX be "brand new"?
Incredible driving!
I have an 2004 Mazda 3 2.3L sedan and I love the car it’s smooth but when you want to move the car really moves
Good review all true got same car, the worst thing is the road tire noise if it was not so fun to drive I sell it.
What is that box above the rear mirror?
Rain sensor auto wipers
For the record, People who buy the hatchback model in manual WANT road noise. I don't rely on my tach. Just the engine.
just drove may mazda gt sport 2.5 across Canada well half of it 3500 kilometers , the thing for a non hot hatch was more then competent!!
is this car reliable?
Can anyone tell me how the 2.2L Diesel engine stands the test of time ?
Is this the hatchback model
so how reliable are these cars? whats the mpg you get?
I got my 2016 Mazda 3 S Grand Touring in October 2015. Over 45,000 miles so far and haven't had a single issue yet. Still smooth as ever too.
My 2015 has 30k of mostly city driving. Not a hiccup!
the seats are too small though! im 200 lbs and my legs are squished by the seat sides
Im 200 also and its bearable although im 5 11 and can relate to the struggle power seat helps