The 2024 Mazda3 Premium Plus Is A Turbocharged AWD Happy Medium Compact Hatch
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- When you get decide between going mainstream or spending a little more for a luxury brand, the #Mazda3 has always been a perfect compromise. The current generation #Mazda3PremiumPlus is the top trim and it brings to the table lots of luxury and tech features typically found on far more expensive cars. #Mazda also offers the newest 3 with a potent turbocharged engine and AWD for a spirited drive versus most compact cars in its segment.
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I own a 2023 Hatch, bought it brand-new. It's the BEST car I've EVER owned! I didn't know it was possible to love a car this much. It's impossible not to smile every time I see it or drive it. Two of my buddies have 3 Hatch's too (2017 and 2019), and they're crazy about them as well. Mazda is killing it! They're extremely reliable too, none of us have ever had a single issue besides general maintenance, with one of my friends having 130,000 miles on his 2017. We love our Mazda's!
I have a 2018 hatch touring and have only ever needed tp do oil changes and basic tire rotation 😂 it is the most reliable car I've ever owned and most comfortable. Top quality and I'd rather have this than pay for some luxury brand that charges premium prices.
The ultimate car for people who want sports cars but dont want a sports car.
True I own a Mazda6 & love it.
Lmao there's nothing sports car slot this car
Yes hahaha. Its a wrx for mature people. Who wants to have fun yet forgiving and wont get you in trouble. With a touch of reliability. MADE IN JAPAN🇯🇵
@@i.d.6492your mum
@@abdul_jaqul Fun? You must have never really had fun in a car thinking you'd have fun in 220 whp car 🤣🤡
I own a 2023 Premium hatchback with the 6-speed manual. I love it.
Same. Just wish it didn't rattle so much. Otherwise great all around.
Rear seat is useless thou it’s really a 2 seater hatchback lol
Same. Great car
Just wish they offered the awd turbo with a 6 speed. I'd trade my e91 6 speed wagon for it.
@@Unicornpirateyou mean manual?
The screen was not designed and not meant to be a touchscreen in the first place, so it was placed far ahead for better viewing and the mazda control buttons works better than touch. It’s the people who complained and they make it touch screen. Touching the screen requires eyes off the road to see where you touch so it’s unsafe.
I rented a cx30 awd turbo by enterprise. You’re correct, its not that hard than you think.
Couldn’t agree more. The “touchscreen” is cognitively more distracting. (The fact that you also have to raise your arm UP and WAY OUT to touch a single tiny spot on the screen in a moving, jittery vehicle is laughable. Mazda’s Controller Knob makes so much more sense.)
Some people now define their entire existence - both day night - by continually interacting with their iPhone, seemingly at least once every 2 or 3 minutes. Yes, they are iPhone-addicted. Sadly, those are the folks who complain about the lack of a “proper touchscreen”. Show me someone who complains about Mazda’s touchscreen philosophy and I’ll show you a smartphone addict. I, for one, applaud Mazda’s resistance to the world’s “smartphone/touchscreen” takeover.
@@Saboda53 100%. My car has a touch screen that is mid dash and a distraction to use, requiring me to look completely away from the road. I have capable controls on the steering wheel I don't even need to look at for most functions. Touch screen input should be disabled when the car is in motion. I think some cars do that already or partially at least.
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I agree. Mazda's cabin design is not just aesthetical, but it's more of a driver focused, balanced and minimalistic.
Mazda is giving us luxury comfort and driving since it made its first SUV, what a gem!!!
gotta love what Mazda offers!! very simple mods transform the car into a much more capable platform too! Love this style review and am always looking forward to the new stuff you show us!!
One of the many things I love about my 2016 Mazda3 is that I can my keep my arm comfortably on the armrest and control the infotainment with the rotary knob. I never have to reach up to fiddle with the screen or get fingerprints on it. I literally have never touched the screen in 7 years of owning it except to clean/dust it.
Best car ever. I drive a 2017 Mazda 3 and love every moment of it
How? Jk props
'23 Mazda 3 Turbo tapping in, love it!
still love my 2020 sedan, 42k miles and 0 issues other than the factory tires being trash
Almost all factory tires are trash
Mine had Michelin Pilot Sport Cups. When I had to replace them I went with Pirelli Dragonsport because they were half the price. The Michelin were close to 500 bucks a tire. Not bad for factory tires. @@weirdshibainu
Have a 23 black Turbo hatch PP and absolutely love the car. The driving experience is just butter. The power is VERY nice. The design is sexy AF. The car with the aero package is legit the perfect looking hatch. Mine gone TBoned 2 weeks ago. 14k worth of damage. It's currently in the shop. Fantastic car.
that sucks when will it be done you think ?
@@akgonen60 just got it back a few days ago. They did a great job tho.
Honestly, I don't think there's anything that really needs updating except for maybe the transmission. An extra gear or 2 for the mph would be nice but the advantage is that they should be easier to service if anything happens to it
I just bought a 2021 with 15,000 mi in this exact same color with the red interior and dash I love it. also having that screen so far away it's perfect in my opinion because it's right in your line of sight. Yes, not being a touch screen can be annoying at times but you get used to it.
I just got a certified pre owned with the same specs. Had 12,000 miles on it. Fingers crossed that this car will last me for years to come.
@@adventurellama7444 do your oil changes around 6k change the tires when she gets worn out she last many many years i had one last me 22 years there good reliable cars
i had a mazda for soo long its kinda gotta special spot on the list of cars i love , i gotta mazda 3 hatch 2021 and the miles i already put on it lol im always takin it for a spin somewhere just cause lol
@@akgonen60 thanks for the info! I actually went from a ford f150 to my 3. My coworkers don’t laugh at me anymore when trying to parallel park haha. Only problem I have is keeping gas in it. I wanna drive the car all the time, in sport mode. It’s a fun car for sure.
Excellent review, thx.
I wish they would shorten the hood by about half a foot and added that space to the rear legroom.
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I have the 2020 model in white with the red interior, and I still absolutely love it. It’s one of my favorite interiors in the industry, and the exterior styling still catches my eye. By far the best car I’ve ever owned. Only thing I wish I had was the turbo model (didn’t exist at the time), trajectory parking with the 360 camera, and wireless CarPlay.
Will be curious to see if they bring some form of electrification to the model, that’s probably when I’ll upgrade.
I had a 2018 touring model hatchback that I absolutely loved. I traded it in for my Ford Maverick in 2022. The one thing I miss about the Mazda three I had was the infotainment system and the dial I hate touchscreens. I also miss the audible chirp from the Blindspot monitoring, the Ford has Blindspot monitoring, but it doesn’t make any noise. It just flashes on the mirrors.
I traded in my 21 turbo for the 23 turbo that has the full body kit poly metal w/ red interior and still loving every second. It’s perfect car for daily commutes with plenty of power in a small sporty package.
Totally I agree, similar story for myself in terms of switch’s. Unfortunately my wife took the car to Costco without me knowing to change the oil in my white 2019 and they destroyed my engine causing them to fit the bill for a completely new engine. Idiot left the oil pump thing inside the engine & started it is what I was told. So instead Mazda gave me option to keep the car with the new engine but I instead switched to 2021 Turbo which is what I initially was going for. What a freaking disaster & it was during Covid so the inconvenience was just nuts. For as big a monopoly Costco had selling all goods during the Pandemic they treated a long time customer like myself like garbage. Mazda did what they could but Costco gave just the barebones in terms of compensation.
That said , that 3 Turbo was a beauty especially for the money.
Moral of the story, don't take a nice car you actually care about for oil changes at Costco. Find a quality independent shop or just use the dealer.
@@jamesrather1510 💯regardless of whether you have to wait a few extra weeks to get booked in for something as simple as an oil change you can’t count on careless fools rushing to do a simple oil & filter change
Pretty pathetic
I have the 23 Sedan Turbo and I agree. It's a perfect commuter. Really the most enjoyable daily driver I've ever had.
Not entirely sure what the trunk space is with the rear seats down, but it fits all 4 of my C8 wheels (20x11) with room to spare. The perks of a hatchback.
I purchased a 2024 Mazda3 Turbo Premium Plus last week and I love it! Big upgrade over my 2017 Hyundai Elantra GT.
question can you mod the car? i know you can chose the specs you want and all but lets say you want to customize the body in your own way, can you do that? or is that very limited?
🔥Great Job Sofyan 🔥
I like how the interior is an upgrade over the competitors!
2 inches bigger screen is THE ONLY upgrade.. how’s is that phenomenal OVER the competitors????
What rear suspension has the AWD? What differentials does it have?
I have the 23 Turbo Sedan in black. I love almoat everything about it, but I would like to black out the chrome trim. Just havent figured out a good plan yet.
What rear suspension it has? It's the AWD?
I love my Mazda 3 hatch. A few notes. The backseats aren't made for adults. Plenty of cargo room if you put them down because the trunk is a little small. There is a good size blind spot in the back. But all in all a great 2nd car for commuting, light errands. I got the polymetal with the red seats. Shame they don't make the manual in the turbo version.
Yep, wish we got AWD as an option in AUS.
Redline Reviews, thank you for the detailed review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
it doesnt need a dct it just needs a more performance tuned 6 speed
VERY NICE I WISH IT HAD A MANUAL ON THE TURBO 💙💪🏿💯
Mazda is giving us luxury comfort and driving since it made its first SUV!!! Great))
Honestly a lot of the critiques about the powertrain can be fixed with the Skyactiv-X they have available in other markets I think. It's vastly more efficient and it's electrified and while less powerful than the turbo, I think it could compare favorably against the 2.5L and against competition.
When will u test out tke 2024 bmw X1 M35 ?
screen placement is perfect and I don't need any damn finger prints reflecting the sun on my screen.
The new Mazda very light on Petrol and nice driving
I would love to own this car
Would love the plug in hybrid system
Great review as always. What I don’t understand is the obsession with powered seats. In real life, one doesn’t change the seating position that frequently and if you do, the powered adjustments takes too long. Plus you carry all this extra weight and there’s an extra cost. I much prefer manual seats
I agree, but there's something appealing about memory seats.
Mostly, it's only useful if a car has 2 drivers. Then having an ability to save an electronic seat profile makes for easy repositioning when people swap out.
I agree. I used to love the fully adjustable manual seats and manual transmission in my old Protege5.
Power memory seats are good if there are two+ drivers or you go to a carwash/have the car serviced. Otherwise they are overkill as you state.
@@LearnAboutFlow When you take your car to get serviced, a mechanic is likely to adjust your seat. If you ever sleep or do work in your car, you may prefer a different seat position while doing so. Adjusting back to your driving position might be tricky without having memory seats.
Beautiful Mazda car
First, I must admit that I like Mazda products especially since 2010 having had 3 Mazda6 (2010 GS manual, 2012 GT, 2018 GS-L 2.5 turbo) and a 2019 Mazda3 GS sedan manual. My wife also had several Mazdas (CX-7 GX FWD, CX-5 GX FWD, CX3 GS AWD and Mazda3 GS). So, I just purchased a 2024 Mazda3 Sport GT 6 spd manual (35000$ CAN) after trying the 2023 Nissan Sentra SR manual (lower power and finish), 2023 Civic Hatchback SPORT TOURING Manual (more expensive for price and insurance). On the other hand, if space is an important criterion for you, I must admit that the Honda Civic Hatchback offers more space for the rear seats and cargo space. 🙂 (Canada)
I’m surprised Mazda has continued to use their 6-speed automatic but I will say Mazda does do a very good 6-speed automatic.
Man, I've always like this new mazda 3 when I see it on the roads, it just doesn't have a manual transmission with the top trim! I would consider it a hot hatch if it had 6 speed manual with the turbo models imo. 😎👍
GR Corolla
It ONLY has the manual with the top trim, just not the turbo. I'd love a base spec manual!
@@raymondsnow7745 mazda knows better. Glass skyliteactiv motor
Mazda is on a roll. Lets hope the Mazda 6 replacement is just as fun.
Sofyan, How did we start with the well-proportioned Protege 5 and end up with the dwarfed rear end of today's Mazda hatches? 🤔
I had a protege5 as my first car. Still miss that thing, it was fantastic.
@@Crypticdragon1 It was a good looking and practical design. Neither of which can be said of this one.
I love madza. Good car
Where is the radio at in the 2024 MAZDA3 HATCHBACK 2.5 TURBO PREMIUM PLUS I-ACTIV AWD
I don't see any radio at all
Built into the screen but probly no CD player-
2024 Premium Plus Turbo hatch with the white mica paint and it’s a superb car! I had a 2021 select hatch before this and I have no regrets on this purchase.
I tuned mine a little so I’m pushing about 300HP. 0-60 I’ve clocked is around 5.5sec. Nothing super but it’s just a fun sporty car with enough trunk space for what I do.
Debating between this and a Carolla Hatchback for my next car. This def made the decision harder!
Corolla has the peppy hybrid advantage over the Mazda!!
Cross-shopped this and the Civic and ultimately went with Civic Touring Hatch for fresher styling and tech. Hope Mazda doesn’t let this car languish any further.
Honda tech is better. But the civic styling leaves me cold.
See lots of these on the road where I live. AWD and winter tires and they're zippin around all over our snowy roads. Hate em! Got a 2017 Lancer GTS FWD that I really liked until I took a good look at one of these. Crap. Got like 11 more payments still too.
for some reason i cant find this version on Mazda site. are they not available in the uk? the only one we have is the 2l NA
I believe the turbo is only available in North America and perhaps Japan, cheers from Canada 😊
The 2.5 Turbo engine for the Mazda 3 is sold as far as I know, only in the USA, Cánada and México (there might be another country)
At around 35k, would you get the Elantra N or pay a little more and get a WRX over this? I love the Mazda 3, had one on a long road trip and was impressed, but my buddies 2023 WRX limited trim was just as comfortable and a little quicker
Some people prefer comfort and economy over performance.
@@krane15very true. At about 40k, and since it now has 300 HP standard, I'd go a little up market and get a G70, which also has a 2.5t. I've still seen some 2022 "new" Stingers in my area for about 38k. That would be my choice if I could find one.
Stinger in that green is tite @@lions208436
The Mazda 3 turbo and wrx limited have pretty similar acceleration numbers. I have a 2021 Mazda 3 turbo sedan and test drove the 2024 wrx but with the cvt and preferred the Mazda still. The Elantra N is fun as hell tho
@@Zbone09Had a CX 30 turbo as a rental last week, and I know that's a CUV, but I get what you're saying. I like the WRX, but after about a day I got used to Mazda's infotainment and preferred the 6 SPD auto over the CVt of the WRX. I drove a 22 WRX for about a month while my buddy was out of town. Fun car, but Subaru's infotainment interface was annoying and the CVT was okay, but not as smooth as Mazda's 6 SPD auto
Id take this over a GTI any day
Automatic. The gti can still be had with the manual gearbox.
Crazy it's 38k for a none Type R/GR/R trim of a car, yea it has good power but they can't even give you independent suspension in the back ?
I think I've decided the lesser power with the manual is worth it over the turbo which comes with the automatic only.
There's the advantage of better fuel economy and a larger gas tank in the non-turbo cars.
I miss my 2021 3 Sport AWD Turbo. I let it go , that car handled so well in the winter and a fun car to drive in the summer , plenty of power , Same Polymetal Grey with Red Leather interior. Only mods were a Corksport exhaust and CA Intake. Sometimes you think the grass is greener on the other side. They’re aren’t many around my city , I had a white with Black leather interior one in 2019 w/o the Turbo and the white is the colour to go with, shows off the beautiful body lines and curves the best as well as the black front grill, tinted windows and wheels.
Highly recommend this car !
Why did you get rid of it then
what do you drive now ?
Drove one before and it did feel a little sluggish compared to the competition i think it could do with another gear or 2 for sure
Needs ambient lighting. Mazdas interiors are so dark with high belt lines. Needs to be lit up a bit. Just a little bit not too much though.
i agree , i got some LED lights for the car with a powerpack and put it all around the interior so at night the seeats interior is all lit up looks beautiful
I wish these came with rear vents. Love them nonetheless.
I know, it’s odd.. The Acura Integra and a few other competitors have gone away with it too.
@@christianbryant5617Honda Civic too!
The turbo 2.4 has a reduced compression ratio compared with the non-turbo.
I see videos of the Mazda 3 sold overseas and it does have rear seat air vents. Why does the US model not have this feature?
All models above base in Aus have rear vents, - although they stopped the manual last year - I know what I would rather have
There is no room back there for passengers anyway!!!
The Carbon Turbo trim is the better deal. Exact same car, just no 360 camera or front and rear parking sensors. Those are going for around 32-33k in my area (MSRP 34k).
I agree that it’s better in a lot of ways but it doesn’t get the Bose and a few other things. Missed opportunity.
No Bose system which kills it.
The only thing I would say about this it’s it needed to update the tank I like to drive on trips 360 or 370 is manageable
Man, just paid $41,000-ish CAD for the 2024 GT Turbo Sedan with AWD. With exchange, that’s would’ve been roughly $32,000 USD.
Screen placement is ridiculous and the fuel tank is to small but it’s pretty
Waiting for someone to rotary swap one of these
I wish they would combine the turbo engine with the manual. The AWD doesn't even matter.
You are very wise. Bring back the manual turbo!
Almost got this instead of my Integra, to bad its in the shop for that infamous sticking steering wheel issue
My civic is also having the same issues. I wish I had gotten the 3 instead 😬
@Aguon have you brought yours in yet?
@@carljohnson7 I did a few months ago and they installed a new module for it I believe. It fixed it temporarily but it’s come back recently and seems to be worse than before so I’m thinking the whole rack will need replaced
@Aguon I brought mine in 3 days ago and they also said it might need a whole new rack. I sent a complaint to the NTHSA so will see where it goes. Problem is the part is on back order and others have waited months for it to arrive
@@carljohnson7 best of luck with yours 🙏🏼 I’m getting my last free oil change in a few weeks from the dealer so I’m gonna mention it and see where it goes. I personally don’t mind waiting a bit if I have a rental car to use in the meantime but yeah I’ve also heard the wait times are crazy right now.
I thought they bump the power to 256 with premium fuel for 2024
When the hatch came out in 2019 I was thinking the C pillar would grow on me. Nope, still weird
Yeah, me too, and otherwise it really is a great looking vehicle. The claustrophobic, tight rear and YUGE blind spots because of it had me looking elsewhere. It still is a mostly great overall hatch.
same
It was definitely polarizing the first year or so, and sales were slow! It’s definitely found its audience and inventories are low in my market for these now!
It's interesting how minor the changes are since 2021. Infotainment upgrades are not bad but hardly worth trading the car in.
no stick shift awwwwww
My sister has the CX-5 carbon edition with the non turbo engine. The interior is high quality for the price and over all feels solid. I don’t like the dial input to control the screen and it would be better with auto folding mirrors and fog lights. I drive a Honda Civic and it has. better safety systems than Mazda
The CX-5 is a great SUV! Rides like dream with its rear independent suspension! You really can feel the difference! Just wish it came as a hybrid already!
Legitimately thinking about trading in my Mach E for this. I think I’m ready to go back to gas after I moved and lost my home charger.
There's a lot of sweet deals out there on mach e lower trim models, would you recommend it? I've got a CX-30 lease that's ending soon.
Get ready to take a hit when you trade in. Those Mach-E's have not been moving for Ford at all. Hope you got a good deal when you purchased it.
I love the EV depreciation, we got a CPO low mile crazy loaded e-tron at like a 40 Grand discount @@jasonquinn4516
Definitely due for a redesign I don’t think they need to completely go back to the drawing board but they need to address that c-pillar. Blind spot and makes it seem cavelike. Otherwise the car is near perfect.
I dont mind the design or C-pillar! It’s definitely the most unique hatch on the market! I just find the rear seat and leg room unusable! And a deal breaker!
The worst part is not the fuel economy, but the tiny tank and ~250 mi real-world range. Having less range than EV is crazy
yea but i can fill up in 30 seconds and reload my 250 miles before the ev has time to charge
I do not like crossover SUVs, so this is perfect since it's one of the few hatchbacks left
But then a crossover is a lifted hatchback
GTI MK8 on the dyno gets 250 HP and 319 FPT. Check the many videos on this. VW underrates the cars power.
My neighbor has one of these ..its that Mazda red.
Its small but its great looking. His is always clean...
my car is always dirty and I often have a kayak on top.
I have an E46 wagon its black..with 15 years of adventures.
This is a little car...a single person a couple perhaps.
I am actually going against the grain here 😅- As an owner of a 2016 CX-9 and a 2016 Mazda 3 (both are previous gen), I am disappointed by this. The interior and amenities of this MY/trim is nice......for 2016. The omission of a power passenger seat, the lack of a digital dashboard, and zero rear seat charging ports/vents is head-scratching. I know Mazda's mantra is all about driver engagement and stirring emotion (at a competitive price) but these things *should* be standard in a top trim with an asking price of $38k. One of the worst (if not the worst) part of this is the 6-speed automatic. It was prehistoric back in 2016 and it is almost unforgiveable today. The only allowable 6-speed transmission should be of the gated variety.
It's hard to voice that opinion as I am very partial to Mazda. I love their continued focus on driving dynamics and established reliability but it's disappointing to see old tech and a disconnect on what should be baseline amenities (specifically for $38k top trim). The CX-90 is fantastic but some of that goodies needs to trickle down asap.
I wish the auto was a dct with great paddles on the wheel, have a rear bias AWD system, get rid of the cheap torsion beam and tune the engine to a higher rpm, think more top engine na power band pulling to redline and I will buy it
I remember reading when this shared platform came out that it more easily allowed adding AWD. Most people couldn't tell you that there is any significant difference in handling between the last and current generations
LOL! The things you just mentioned, specifically, the DCT and the rear biased AWD would put this at least at $50k US. Be for real, no one is buying a HATCHBACK that happens to be a MAZDA for 50 THOUSAND US DOLLARS. 🤦♂️😂.
seems like being a top trim they could offer more features, maybe they do im not sure but, in this car, no remote start? no keyless unlock? also that screen is disapointing still. i get they're being minimalist and it's nice but it should be more towards the driver like he said, and maybe taller as well. It just seeems that competitors are giving you much more appealing screens while this one still seems like a landscape orientation phone is on your dash. same with the gauge cluster, it really should be fully digital at this point with much more customization.
not to mention the lack of rear comfort and options for the passnegers. this seems overpriced given what it comes with
“Top speed of 134” you mean it has a speed limiter set to that. I really want to take that off mine and see what she can do
You can still get a VW Jetta GLI manual at a lower price and more smiles per gallon.😊
@Platos-Den A VW Jetta is not an apples to apples comparable!!! VW doesn't offer the Jetta Wagon state side and the golf went on a diet and is smaller than a 24 Jetta and is even smaller then the 01 mk4 golf. Plus the Jetta has a timing belt and turbo charger. The Mazda 3 engine has a timing chain and is naturally aspirated, the Mazda 3 actually has a far more reliable engine setup.
Are they still redesigning the mazda 6 for 2024?
The Mazda6 hasn't been in production since 2022.
@@samdavidowicz what????? It's been discontinued????
I don't believe it was a big seller and they wanted to focus more on CUV's as that is where the market is hot. They went in the direction every other manufacturer is going basically. The sedan market is going in the crapper. Most seem to want a CUV of some sort today. @@JCFromPA215
Yeah, sad really @@JCFromPA215
@@JCFromPA215sadly yes. There are rumors of an inline 6 redesigned 6. But I’m dubious.
Hate the side profile - Too much front overhang for me.
I own a 2024 T PP, car is amazing. Sure it’s an enthusiast car, but I get looks all the time
This is almost a perfect hatch.
Thinner tires work better in deep/deeper snow. It's probably more of a benefit for Canadians.
No clutch? Speakers but no CD player? Does Apple car play require a cell phone?
I love my 2010 Mazda 3 but this car is almost unrecognizable to me.
Nice spot car m huge
I will never understand the auto unlock feature. You're touching the handle anyway, why does it have to unlock before? Unnecessary.
It unlocks WHEN you grab the handle, like every other car.
Get rid of the rear 2 doors and i'll consider it...
Dumb
I agree..needs fog lights and needs a major refresh exterior and interior
need a more updated transmission to appreciate the turbo.
❤@This.
I love Mazdas and have owned many, and have a few Miatas. But this thing at nearly 40 Grand is waay overpriced considering all the missing features. For that money it needs power remote hatch, indep. rear susp., a/c seats, rear vents and USBs, pano roof and probably power passenger seat, too. And MY GOD a taller center screen!
If Mazda would get an 8 or 10 speed transmission, this thing would be faster and get better fuel economy
If they updated the trans to an 8 speed, it would make the performance better.
It's marketed as a premium hatch, but uses a non premium transmission. They tried to be slick by giving it a small 12.7 gallon fuel tank in order to reduce the weight to achieve the 5.8 sec 0-60 time.
@@moeschizlac Hmmm....seems they need to reconsider their design choices!
The gear spread and final drive ratio affect performance. The number of gears in between affects the economy more. I'll take less gears over a cvt with fake shift points any day!
@@raymondsnow7745 True. I actually like CVTs. I have one in my '14 Civic. It ramps up RPMs smoothly when going up a hill without downshifting and raising the RPMs up quickly. But I've seen other CVTs that have fake shifts and don't understand why. If you want a car to have shift points,...just get a regular transmission. Seems obvious, doesn't it?
I knew it, put a turbo, it’s gonna kill the Civic Si and the previous 2.0T accord AT maybe