I personally LOVE the claustrophobic feel. It makes me feel more "in the car". Almost like its my room or home. Its dark and cozy. Just a personal preference.
I really respect and agree with Mazda's philosophy. A car is more than the best 0-60 or the best handling throwing around a corner. Unless you are racing the car, 99% of the time none of those performance numbers matter. Being relaxed, confident and predictable is and should be the no.1 for any DD. Mazda is able to do all that without sacrificing the "feel" of driving.
... So, the same could apply to the brz, thanks for the confimation. A car is more than the sum of its parts, or hp/tq; it's about a feeling. Strange, Mazda uses that in their commercials.
Except that they did sacrifice it. Drive it next to a 2013, and you'll realize that the older car is the better driver. Much more buttoned down and predictable than this on is.
the color temperature analysis bit is why i will always come back to this channel. most people dont understand it, hell, some people cant even tell the difference. but i walk in their house, see a 6500K bulb in a ceiling fan and a 3000k bulb on a floor lamp both on at the same time, i basically say we cant be friends anymore. but we're friends, mr goose
It’s that attention to detail that keeps me coming back to savagegeese and I’m over the Pacific in Australia where the spec level of the same vehicle is usually quite different. But I find Mazda gets it right more often than the others. Spec level of all Mazda3 models here in Oz is somewhat higher than US models except we don’t get AWD (yet, at least). No snow here so not really needed but we do get rear seat air vents. Check out Mazda Australia website for local specs. www.mazda.com.au
It's difficult to explain details like this to other people without seeming neurotic or outright crazy. But absolutely everyone appreciates when all the details come together, even if they are unaware and/or uninterested as to why.
@@Crosshead1 Australia is Mazda's number 1 market per capita. We've been able to grow an appetite over many decades (Mazda's were even appreciated starting with the 66 Luca). Larger dealer network, broader market willing to spend more. Australia is an option sensitive market, whereas up until the last few years, the US has been a cost sensitive market. I think Mazda will gain a lot shifting perceptions in the US to a higher grade. Their use of the word "premium" and "signature" a lot in the US are used to push the product in the direction slightly of Lexus and Acura. In Australia though, we don't need it. We get a broader range of engines, models with more standard features simply because (1) we'll pay and (2) if some of the safety features were made options, the car would fail the latest ANCAP safety ratings. We understand what Mazda is about and it's the reason it outsells everything except Toyota. There is one other reason I believe Mazda has done so well. The Australian local manufactured vehicles were borne out of being fun to drive. We loved the large, rear wheel drive, large engined Commodore and Falcon. But when fuel became more expensive, Australians moved into small vehicles. Mazda's were the smaller cars that had the same fun factor (albeit, FWD and small displacement). From there, a shift into SUV's has meant the CX-5 has been a winner. (of course the Australian industry died while we were moving on) At the start of 2019, the two highest selling (non commercial) vehicles in Australia were the Mazda 3 and CX-5. That says everything :)
What's your take on the brakes? Test drove one yesterday and didn't know the brakes were very stiff and linear, which is kind of a turnoff. The rear torsion beam also turned me off.
@@kewtheii6764 I love it, don't even really notice the rear torsion beam unless I'm in an environment that is ideally suited for a multi link rear (super bumpy on one side). Amazing car all round which is awesome.
It matters. Try driving a Hyundai at night for more than 30 minutes. You will be going around with an electric tape next day, bluish LED light is annoying AF.
@@ferenc-x7p that's exactly how it affects me, bluish and white interior lights putting me to sleep. Regular bulb color dimmed is so much better for dash illumination while driving
To me Mazda nailed it. I'm in no rush to buy a new car (been buying used for a while) because of how disgusting the tech is in cars and it's planned obsolescence to a whole new level and price with cars these days. Mazda made it simple, elegant, non-flashy, usable. They're going right where the industry should be.
Considering the OS is based on Linux, 90% of the code is there. Mazda is not doing a good job at tuning it. They had Johnson controls load it up with features but those features never made it to the buyers....
@rockn roll The interior is really high quality. Feels like an Acura or Lexus. Ride is smooth. The safety features work well. Radio cruise control is fantastic. It slows down and speeds up by itself in traffic. Can slow to a stop and then go again. It even slows down automatically as you go around a relatively sharp turn on the highway. Everything is automatic: windscreen wipers, climate control, headlights, high beams, parking brake, lock and unlock. So easy and so pleasant to drive. I put 1600 miles on it in a month, which is twice as much as I usually drive. And it looks sleek and sharp from the outside. I got a premium hatchback--it looks better in person. All my friends have been impressed. Best car for the money right now.
I just bought an AWD Sedan for daily commuting. I'm still getting used to it. So far so good. I agree with all the pros and cons mentioned. Some of the cons don't impact me because I have the middle trim level, (Preferred). The sound system is very strong. The overall sound might be a bit over compressed and EQ could be better but its not a real problem - overall I am VERY happy with the sound system. It is better than any premium oem sound system I've every had. The infotainment is simple and clear and easy to see. I like it. Apple Carplay works well. The interior is very nice. It is a comfortable car with good handling and just enough power for me. I agree a bit more ability to customize displays and defalut settings would be good. But, honestly not a big deal to me. I have zero interest in a turbo - prefer the 2.5 NA which is tried and true and has all the power I want or need in my commuter car. I'm lucky to have an S2000 when I am looking for a sports car experience. Even my S2k is NA and I will leave it that way. Update: June 30, 2019. My 3 has been at the dealer now for just shy of one month waiting for a new exhaust system shipping from Japan. The dealer and Mazda expect the new exhaust will fix what they believe is a failure of the system to adjust back pressure when it goes into and/or out of cylinder deactivation mode. I bought the car rather then leasing it because I expected the engine to be ultra reliable. Might have been a mistake. We shall see. My patience is running thin. Update 2: My car came back yesterday, just one month after the dealer took it for the repairs. The delay was attributed to the need to ship the part needed to repair the problem from Japan. The dealer also took care of two recalls that were issued during the time the car was with the dealer. So far so good. Also, Mazda gave me the long term enhanced warranty they offer with these cars. The car is working well. It is nice to get it back. I remain optimistic. My sense is that this AWD car is well designed and manufactured, and that the issues I have had are the typical sort of thing that you get with new model in the first year. I knew I was likely to have those sorts of issues but I needed a car now so I bought with my eyes wide open. We shall see. Update 3: This 2019 3 ended up being a complete lemon. Ultimately Mazda was unable to get the car running reliably. I need reliable. So, I traded it in for a 2020 because it was the only practical option I had. Mazda gave me a bit of a reduced price but I took a bath. The good thing is that the problem was solved quickly and the 2020 has been 100% perfect for about 15K miles now. Not a single problem. I love the car as a daily driver/commuter. Highly recommended notwithstanding the major problems I had with the 2019.
I haven't drove the Mazda3, but I have the 18 Mazda6 Sport, and it's definitely no rocket....but what it is, is FUN. You whip it into a corner and take every curve with gusto because you know the car can handle it. And it's usable every day. And safe. And so far, reliable. And it was inexpensive. It hits all the buttons for me. And I hope it does for others because Mazda really shows an attention to detail and care to the little things that so many other auto makers have lost over the years. Now it's about shoving as much crap into the car as possible, even if half of it is unnecessary, or doesn't work right.
What I absolutely love about this video is that for once, it shows what it is to "live with the car". Please do more of them. Those are issues/pros that nobody talk about and that everyone discover after living with the car for a while.
As a mazda driver coming from an audi q5 the simplicity is heaven. When ur in the car its for driving and paying attention to the road mazda has this by far and i love it! The gimmicks and constantly figuring out how to balance ac etc etc with the other cars ugh yea no thanks.
I know this is an old video, but still relevant. I've got to say that I don't understand how you don't have more subscribers. You easily do more, say more, provide more in every situation on a video and it's all relevant and great to hear. It's the kind of detail that you can never get in a test drive or from one of those goofy youtube channels like the "Straightpipes". It's all heavily thought through and isn't there to make me laugh or to put me to sleep. It's like being with an engineer that loves cars and asking every question you want to ask at the dealership or even after you bought the car. So good. Thanks man putting in the effort.
Great info on the Mazda 3. First thing I noticed when sitting inside one was exactly that; limited visibility, especially out my rear window. But on test driving, that all dissipated as the overall driving experience was sublime. She fitted like a glove. In love with this car.
Just a question, if you don't mind. How's the speaker system? How is the bass? He said in the review that Bose system sounds flat. What do you say about yours?
Codey that’s a load of BS. The two woofers are under the front dash and there’s an additional woofer under the back seats near the trunk. It’s really actually an insane audio system. I don’t even need an aftermarket sub and I’d thought about one before I got the car. Even with the bass barely half up it’s crazy.
I’m about to pick up my hatchback Thursday I’m a little worried about the C Piller some people say it’s a Blindspot, is that a concern? I love the European look of the car so much better than the sedan and just want to make the right decision!I heard the car has good pep and handles really well and is super quiet! I chose the dark blue and I can’t wait to get it!
It's not only the degree of detail, it's also the curation of it. He stands to the important bits, things that have an importance in day to day usage. I see others that go and show you every single button and bonnet crease, which is just plain boring. He is the best.
I honestly think this is the best new non-luxury car in the world right now. It's not a sports car, but it doesn't need to be. I think it has plenty of power for a daily driver, especially here in Europe where it comes with a manual for all trim levels. Also, the fact that it uses naturally aspirated engines, doesn't have telematics and that the infotainment is designed to be simple and functional, the natural steering and pedal feel, all of these and more are huge pros for me.
@@mezzb I think it definitely has more than enough power for normal maneuvers like you described. Here in Europe we get it in base model with a 2.0 liter NA with just 120 HP and a manual transmission. Even that moves decently with a 0-60 of around 9 seconds. This North American version should do around 7 seconds 0-60 which is more than plentiful for regular driving.
@@mezzb My mazda 3 (last gen) has more than enough power to get me into trouble. Going from an old 90's honda to this I found myself cruising on the highway at 90mph without noticing it lol. Why not take it for a test drive and see for yourself.
@@weedmastersr you might want to check out OV Tune (Orange Virus Tuning) they're quite known on the Mazda 3 forums. Your 120hp can be tuned to ~180hp for a very reasonable fee via online ECU reflash. I have a 2.0 (155 stock hp) now pushing ~180hp (crank). Best thing I've done to the car so far! Hope this helps :)
@@mezzb I am driving an 07 corolla with a 1.8L 125HP four banger, and I find it peppy enough to merge on the highway and for all my daily driving. Sure, I have to put my foot down to encourage it sometimes (especially with 3-4 people in it), but as I enter the car market, watching all these reviews that these 2.5L, or 1.5T, or whatever are "slow" really makes me question. I'd be interested to compare the weight of my 2007 vs the 3000lb "compact" cars out now, though.
Wow, particularly impressed with the information regarding the light color uniformity and the sound system changes.. seriously thorough review. You go above and beyond as a car reviewer my dude! Much appreciated.
Was reading at the extreme lengths Mazda went to in Hiroshima to get the perfect feel of a button. In Japan they call it "shokkaku", or the sense of touch. But it went further than that, even employing a psychology professor in Kenta Kubo, who worked with the engineers to ensure that not only was a switch able to be measured for how it had an emotional response (using Russell's Circumplex Model of Affect), but ensure that every single switch was able to equally, and correctly convey the right emotion for the driver to enjoy their driving experience. Great to see such a small company being thoughtful with the small details. The fact they're sweating all the details in so many areas, and still able to build affordable cars is amazing. Unfortunately, as per Japanese culture, Mazda are very modest and never really blow their trumpet hard enough. Particularly in domestically in Japan.
Glenn Stewart: Yes, they often talk about wanting drivers to pay attention to driving; fewer distractions not more. Knobs and buttons matter-who woulda thunk it.
@@bobbowie9350 It's a Japanese attitude towards continuous improvement that Americans will never understand. That is why attention to details is always lacking in Ford, GM and Chrysler vehicles. Instead of reducing all the efforts down to PR crap, it would be to the consumer's benefit to actually raise these details to provide a better sense of enjoyment.
@@AkatarawaJapan そですね！I agree completely. And it works! It's always been easy to blind operate the controls in a Mazda. Each generation is getting even easier.
Just the fact you took the time to give so much coverage to the 3 proves what a great car it is. Thanks for the unbiased yet informed and trusted opinion. YOU R WORTHY.
@Norma Jean Vandever Dude, it's a Mazda. Their 2.5 turbo has been in use for a long while and it's gonna be reliable. If you don't have anything nice to say just bite your tongue friend.
I own the 2019 lift back. Full package as well. The only thing I wish this car had was a factory turbo set up. This car handles great. It's actually quite nice and sound on the inside. A lot of people that I drive in it simply love it.
It's refreshing to see a car with so much passion put into it. Thank you for conveying every possible mourscle and then some. I gotta say, I like their split designations on the infotainment display/gauge cluster. The separation makes it seem more.. orderly? Less of a cluster F? Or it's just annoying af in reality I dk.
Nice follow-up. Interesting about the HUD. I have a 2018 Mazda 6 Sig and never experienced any jitter. Also agree on your overall assessment. This car is so good that my wonderful wife, who has never been into cars, is really looking forward to making the 3 hatch (Premium AWD, White with red interior) her next car. She has been doing the domestic thing with our trusty 2010 CX9 but is ready to move back to a car like her 1998 Civic hatch. Having driven the new Mazda3 hatch (select option level) I have to say that Mazda is truly killing it. And as always your insights around their company culture and approach is bang on. I'm a fanboy, yes, but becasue Mazda clearly puts so much effort and passion into their products. You get the sense that every car in their line-up is given the same level of care and is never "phoned in". Which is more than can be said for any of the large Goliath manufacturers out there. Suffice to say follow-up reviews like this also demonstrate how you continue to be the go-to guy for informative, well-produced and insightful reviews. BTW, wish you had that Savagegeese baseball cap for sale. It is quite nice. :-)
If you're talking about the baseball cap that simply says "savagegeese" across the right side of the front, I've been waiting for that for a few years now... LOLOL
Late to the party with this review but another great one from SG, thanks. I bought a Mazda3 hatch five months ago in GT Sport trim with the latest e-Skyactiv X engine (186ps/240Nm) with manual transmission. I've owned premium German cars for decades but circumstances changed and I wanted a modestly-powered, well equipped, sub-£30k petrol-engined hatch with good handling and refinement. For the price, this car is astonishingly accomplished. No regrets at all.
I checked four times, if the butterfly was CG and mr. goose coded this into the video in his free time but that would be insane just for this 2 second clip.
It's a butter-fly as well which is supposedly the insect that caused the term to be coined in the first place. Hah One got stuck in a vacuum tube during a large mainframes setup and it ended up preventing the entire system From starting up.
Having owned previous gen mazda 3s i can appreciate the updates. It really seems like the perfect car to me, fit and finish look first rate and these "cons" dont bother me at all. Just what im looking for!
I'm amazed at how positive your negatives are! I just bought a cx30 five months ago. Similar to mazda 3, and am quite satisfied with it. My biggest issue is what to me appears to be a complete departure from everything I have gotten used to expect from vehicle operation. Its like learning how to drive all over again, and I have been driving for forty years. Up to this 2020 mazda the newest car id ever driven was a 99 crown vic. Or my wife's 05 tundra. So these cars HAVE BEEN completely rethought, perhaps several times. Amazing.
The CX-30 is more or less a Mazda 3 that does everything slightly worse but has better ground clearance. Which is good because the roads in my country are god awful and the Mazda 3 scraped pretty hard every now and then.
Totally agree. I have gone for a 2h test drive on a mazda 3 skyactive x 2.0 180HP 4WD full extras . Here's my opinion: Pros: - Luxury feeling on the interior. - Nice and comfortable - In my opinion the design of the car. It looks simple but at the same time sporty. You can also buy some side skirts and more agressive bumper if you want but i dont think it is necessary. - The assembly of all the materials inside the car. Really well done - The camera quality is great - Gray with black wheels looks amazing - The driving position is brilliant. Spot on. I am 1,86m tall and loved it. You can lower the seat to an extend where you feel like you are really driving a sports car. - Manual gear shifting is also perfect. It is very shrot distance, sharp, good feeling and the clicks.. those clicks makes you feel great everytime you ship the gear - The price Cons: - The sound system. My car had bose system which is an extra and to be honest, i did not like the sound of the car. Sounds a bit flat and even when you change the settings most of the sound comes from the front. It is just not what you expect when you buy some bose sound system for your car. There is no surround feeling - Engine & Exhaust sound. This is personal taste. I dont need a car that sounds like a sports car but after driving this care around I felt a bit bored. I was speeding but barely could hear the sound of the engine nor the exhaust. For some people this might be a good thing but to me, I wish mazda have used some extra salt on this feature to match the sound with the exterior design - Rear central glass visibility. Because this is a Hatch Back, the visibility is poor. You won't notice when you driving but you will defiantly notice this when you try to park the car. Luckily if you buy the camera as an extra, you will survive just fine. I understand this is not super fast sport car etc etc.. but the sound just doesn't match the exterior .. at least fake the sound i can feel happier :)
There is a very easy fix for HUD if it annoys you so much. Put a piece of carton to cover the light source on top of the cockpit and you are good to go:)
My first car was actually a 1986 5 speed Mazda Pickup with no third gear. Unfortunately didn't have that old girl very long. Over a decade later in May of 2012 I bought a brand new Mazda 3 6 speed hatchback. It had just 44 miles on it when I drove it off the lot. Now almost 9 years later I'm approaching 671,000 miles. While trim packages and displays are important, the things I can't see have kept my girl running strong. Well the internal parts, and a practically religious adhesives to service and maintenance. Regardless, I'm Mazda man for life now. My 2012 is still rolling and I hope she will keep rolling for many years to come. If you're looking for a new or pre owned vehicle don't forget to look at more than just the bells and whistles. If you look closely at the Mazda 3, you will see very clearly that is so much more than just a pretty ride.
Savage kills it again. What a great, down to earth review! I loved the explanation of why 2.5T is missing in action for now. I'm pretty sure once Mazda offers it, and the price goes up, people will be enraged that Mazda 3 can go up to $34k :)
I really love Mazda , my first car was a 2005 Mazda 3, i still used it as my daily after I got My 2017 Camaro SS , but after seeing the prices on the hatchback I think I’m just gonna spend a bit more and get a Tesla Model 3 , but yes I agree people are gonna flip once they see how expensive the Mazda 3 is going to get ,
I traded my 2015 Mazda 3 Hatch for a 2019 hatch and am very impressed with the improvements. It has all the latest tech features like radar cruise control that works flawlessly, lane keeping assist, and 360° cameras, most helpful when reversing. The Bose system is awesome! The woofer is mounted in the spare tire which is a novel idea. The performance is good, though not a sports car great, but I don’t care. It is far better than the Civic hatch back, I tested them both. All in all, I love this car.
Hey. Just got this car here is Germany last week. Skyactiv-G, 122 bhp, M-Hybrid, 6 Manual in Soul Red Crystal (46V). I love this thing. I watched your review first and then took it for a test drive and totally understood what you mean about "listened to every single complaint customers had". I sold my Mazda3, 2011, Sport-Line, DiSi with 150 bhp and thought I hade a big mistake going down on power. Ohhhhhh that is just not right. People that judge this car based on the 122 bhp number are nothing but wrong. I feel like I stepped 20 jears into the future, from a comfort standpoit to the degree that safety systems are so advanced that can't crash willingly into someone (even if you were angry). This car is miles away from the competition (Ford Focus, Fiesta, VW Golf, Skoda Octavia, Seat Leon, Hyundai i30).
I bought the 2020 hatch. Looks just like the blue model in this video Crystal Blue with black interior. I love it. What I like most about the Mazda 3 hatch model is the design. It’s unlike any other car on the road so I feel like I’m driving something truly unique. I’ve had people drive up along side me on the highway and peep it out many times day and night. This has never happened when driving my two previous cars I’ve had. The reviewer was thorough...damn light graphs and all lol. The “cons” are so small that I can hardly call them that. The reviewer has to reach here to come up with them but he’s on point with some steering wheel icons are angled down so if you’re tall you’ll notice it more. However memorizing the buttons comes quickly. I personally love the small windows. It’s like I’m cocooned In the car. Personally, I like having the interior lights dimmed on the lowest setting which also dims the HUD radio display too. It’s give a more intimate feel especially driving at night and with the black interior makes the car extra dark at night. I love this car.
I have a 2019 Mazda3 sedan. I was going 40mph on a river-side road at night. I hit the biggest deer I had ever seen on a front corner of the car. The car kept moving in a perfectly straight line and I didn’t crash into the river. My next car will be a Mazda.
Just purchased our 2021 M3 S Premium 6MT HB a little over a month ago, and I especially am loving the car. The faults you cite are very livable for me, and the pluses are amazingly good and make the car totally enjoyable. The exterior is beautiful, but the interior (I have red leather) doesn't disappoint, and makes me smile every time i get in. Awesome car!
I AM a Mazda fan. I bought a 2004 Mazda3i 5spd sedan in 2094.. still own it and still love it. But the new product is such a vast improvement over and of the 3 series models before it that I too can accept the cons you’ve pointed out and… I am the proud owner of a beautiful new base 3. I hope to have many many years with her and so far, no signs of this not happening. It’s the same level of improvement I felt going from my protege hatch into my 2004 Mazda3i. Vastly improved. I still own the old 3 and she’s got 128,000 miles on her and is in excellent condition. I still drive her and love her, maybe even more now than then. Im a Mazda fan for a lot of reasons sir.
I actually driven the car and the bose is perfect its an upgrade compared to its other competitors and I use that word heavy I do wish that it kinda was a bit louder but the bass is perfect enough but reagardless in this situation its a to each its own .. the car over all is a beautiful drive long range and its worth the price range most defintely its worth the feel and to be honest I like it I in fact love it. I do wish they would drop a turbo In it but how ever that's basically it, its fast enough for its segment its not really meant to be a race car but also it isn't meant to be a prius either. its beautiful on gas, the shapes of the interior and exterior are beyond me if I was able to have this as daily driver id not only be satisfied id at least would wake up and actually say "lets go for a drive" because you know why not.
Thanks for the follow up with more details, although 80% of your cons are actually pros to me. I hate pano roofs. I love Mazdas organized approach to gauges. The shaking HUD is the only real con and sounds like it might just he a manufacturing defect.
Mazda maps can be updated via SD card (at least in the ND MX-5). Infotainment technically can be as well (although not via official channels) but it's an easy process to screw up, bricking your infotainment.
@@vectron12 And actually some older infotainment have available aftermarket plug and play modules which add independent Android os on screen with all it's google play features. I know my 8.4 uconnect can have it. So much better and cheaper money spent then for original NAV update
@@frumpd63 I exaggerated when saying the MOST unreliable. There are others out there like Audi bmw or Merc. And my source of information is from word of mouth, personal use, and online information. Don't see what the problem with that is...
The maps on the sd card can actually be updated by the customer. All they have to do is download the software from mazda onto their computer and then insert the sd card into their computer. The Google maps and apple maps (android auto & apple car play) are updated by those companies automatically. If you have a mazda with the Tom Tom navigation then yes you do have to bring it to the dealership. However mazda doesn't use Tom Tom anymore so this only applies to 2014 models. As far as telamatics goes there is a telamatics module installed in the car. However its completely unused at the moment. Higher ups at mazda are trying to figure out what they want to do with it and how to protect the customers privacy. Whenever Mazda does decide to turn it on the customers will be contacted and informed. -Mazda tech.
Honestly, the performance of standard cars today is so much better than 20 years ago I don't see any need in even more performance. I'm a fast driver but if I exploited the full performance of the Mazda 3, I'd find myself going really slow because I'd be on a bus without a licence.
^This. I hate it when people tell me you should reserve more time when you go somewhere so that you don't need to drive fast. What if i told you i drive fast just because i like to drive fast?
Seems like it's gonna get 2.5l turbo. With awd and that engine and curb weight it's gonna be almost perfect car imo. My bet is that mild hybrid system will be present also so thats great. Also skyactive-x is coming and that should be a bit more flexible than 2.5l.
But the issue i'm dealing with is the premium package being the only option for the manual. Don't know If that cost is too much when I could buy a veloster n for the same price or even a hybrid with twice as much MPG for that cost.
This appears to be a nice upgrade to the previous version. However; I have the last version ( GT ) in excellent condition and was disappointed by the fact that a shock absorber went at around 50,000 km with gentle use. I never had a shock go previously, even with over 100,000 km on the odo. The dealer said this was normal. I would disagree. Also, the brakes and rotors seemed to need replacing a bit early compared to other brands. Unfortunately, it is impossible to assess quality longer term with a new model but this would typically be a prospective customer concern. I have test driven this version and quite liked driving it. The interior in particular seemed to be upgraded. The seats were comfortable.
I suspect dealers will often say "that's normal" so you don't expect a warranty claim for free. As to earlier brake wear, I suspect this is the consequence of Mazda's awesome G-vectoring system. It continuously makes tiny adjustments to the power in each wheel, and I suspect this is mostly accomplished by tiny applications of brakes on individual wheels. In other's words it may be the added cost of Mazda's blissful handling and responsiveness.
I own a Mazda 3 2020. I watched this video before buying and i have to add something to the cons: 1. Shaking Hud: I testdriven and own a german Mazda 3 and both didnt have this problem. I cant notice any shaking. 2. Entertainment System: Fully agree with everything he said. Mazda gives close to no options to customise your screens and what you want to be displayed. 3. Visabilty: I suggest buying the car with the 360 camera. Driving backwards is not fun. The blind zone while driving is not that bad, because stuff behind the C pillar can be seen in the side mirrors. Its only driving backwards in parkin spots that is really annyoing. 4.The maps can only be updated with a dealer: That is wrong. In the Mazda middle console there is a SD card with the map details. You can update your maps by yourself from the mazda website. (you can only update the maps not the entertainment system) 5. The backlight of the steeringwheel buttons: I never had a problem. On my model they are very well lit.
The 3 has been one of my favorites after stepping away from Honda. I have owned 3, 3's -1, 6 and 1, 9 I enjoyed them all. Far and away more refined than the competition. Do they have everything, no, do they fit a niche, yes. Can they continue the pace they keep-we will see. Would I trade my newest 3 for any hundai or kia-no. Would I switch back to Honda-no. Do I want a Turbo if they offered one-no. Do I have a panoramic sunroof in two of my current vehicles-yes, do we use them-no. It's a little fun, a little flash, a little upscale. For a daily driver (which is how I view these) they are better than most, much better than some and far superior to many. Compare to the entire Civic line, I wonder how many SI's they sell?
Right. I have been thinking of getting 06 or 07 in manual. Any suggestions to notice something before I get one? Apart from clutch and timing conditions..,,,
@@bminfereno666 Over a ten year period you need a mechanic to look it over regardless the mileage. I would have no issues with any of the years, mileage appropriate and for the right dollar of course. Just my take.
Great review! I own a 2019 Mazda3 hatch and have compiled a list of my own cons. I was wondering whether you have noticed these problems as well: - Left side mirror tends to vibrate during highway driving. - Cylinder deactivation is often noticed as a slight "notch" in engine power (deceleration). Sometimes, when reengaging all cylinders, the power draw it is so big, the driving computer suggest a lower gear, like you're suddenly driving uphill. - During periods when cylinder deactivation occurs repeatedly, this "notch" becomes quite annoying. - If driving less than 60 mph on 2 cylinders (in cylinder deactivation mode), noticeable vibrations penetrate the cabin. If you have ever driven a car with a 2 cylinder engine before, you know exactly what I'm talking about. Vibrations disappear when all cylinders are activated. - The Lane Keep Assist system cannot center the car between road markings at more than 35 mph. The current Mazda 6 and CX-5 can do this, despite having an older system. - HOLD function turns off every time the engine is turned off. - Cruise control and acceleration are too aggressive and cannot be adjusted. - The parking sensor is activated prematurely during heavy traffic and cannot be temporarily deactivated. If you turn it off you have to remember to turn it on again. - The fuel consumption unit cannot be changed. But the unit for tire pressure can. The new 3 is a great car, and I love it. But I feel most of these problems/moments of annoyance could have been easily avoided.
Love this take on the car, you'd almost never hear about the lighting and how much attention to detail they took from other reviews unless it was a sore spot, or the bit about the speakers as well.
As a technician, they stopped labeling fuse positions in the under hood fuse panel! Confusing when we took them out of transportation mode for the first time.
I have a 2009 Mazda 6, 6spd with 70k miles on it. It has been an outstanding daily driver and very fun to drive. My car was built when Mazda/Ford were partners, and the 2G Mazda6 and 1G Ford Fusion shared a chassis and engines together. Since Ford and Mazda have gone their seperate ways however, Mazda has improved in my opinion tremendously. Mazda is one company that doesn't wait until the mid model change to improve their lineups. The 3G 6 since being introduced in model year 2014, has improved ever so slightly every year, up to it's current and highly competitive state in 2019. I plan on replacing my car hopefully with a new 4G Mazda 6 when they are introduced, and if the Mazda 3 is any indication, I am very much looking forward to seeing what is in store for the new 6. Mazda is actually my very favorite auto manufacturer, and the competency and quality level they are able to demonstrate as a small niche company is quite simply remarkable. It is about time their very obvious efforts are recognized in sales. Just think, if Mazda had the deep pockets and development dollars of Toyota/Honda/Hyundai/Kia, just imagine what they could accomplish.
Love both of your videos on the new 3! They helped me seal the deal on getting the car. I really appreciate the details and depths you went. Kinda surprised you didn't mention the cylinder deactivation, it runs on two cylinders when possible and I believe that's what helps it hit 33 mpg (that's what I average per tank on my mostly highway driving). Fun fact 1: the heated seats will automatically turn on if the climate control is in auto and it's cold outside. Fun fact 2: you can select a mirror on the driver door and it will tilt down when the car is shifted into reverse. Fun fact 3: even though this isn't a small displacement turbo engine like the CR-V the radiator still has active shutters on it which should help the car warm up and get more heat into the cabin in colder climates.
Thanks for sharing these "fun facts" I knew and use No's 1 & 2. Wasn't aware of #3 - I have noticed that my 3 does warm up pretty quickly on cold days! Thanks!
@@keithrouleau2398 Is that "good" for cars? To have part of the radiator closed in order to heat up the car faster? I would think that would cause more thermal stress on the engine internals.
🤣🤣🤣🤣I think Norwegian cars are the best!!! Their design is sublime, and their sport engines are superb! Oh, Wait, do the Norwegians manufacture cars? 🤔 Le auto italiane sono le migliori al mondo e la Maserati è un gioiello
On the topic of panoramic sunroofs. I had a mk7 golf sportwagen. I could hear and feel the lack of torsional stiffness in normal driving. Everytime I'd pull into a driveway, I'd hear it flexing and shifting.
The interior is quite impressive. I really do like where Mazda is going with design. A few years ago Volvo really stood out above all other brands. Mazda has been pushing hard over the last couple years too, and they're really starting to stand out in the market place. This year at the auto show two cars really stood out for me. One was Audi with their new sharper lined design. For example, the A6 is really impressive for design, and I'm eager to see the new ideology flow into the rest of the Audi lineup in the coming years. The second car that really impressed me was Mazda with their new Mazda3. The whole design is almost as impressive at a fractional price point.
I watch Doug so I can see a sclubby looking guy give me a quick surface level look at crazy expensive and "odd" cars. I watch Mr. Geese so I can see a saracastic guy do a deep dive/review on affordable cars. Both are entertaining.
In that regard, savagegeese is very much like Mazda -- great attention to detail and always improving. I suppose that aligns Demuro with Toyota, which isn't entirely a bad thing. It's slow food vs fast food, and my preference is for slow food.
I was surprised in an older video(like 2016) when you were talking about how the car OS was running linux on the older mazda3 and rooting to get android auto. didn't realize you were an ex-techie until this video, AWESOME! fan for life!
The only people who want a turbo in every freaking car are people who know nothing about cars but think they're experts because they talk about cars on TH-cam. Excluding savagegeese though.
@@mezzb You're entitled to enjoy it. You bought it after all. But the facts are also the facts. True turbos cost more. They also are more complex, heavier and less reliable. If those things are outweighed by the extra torque and hp according to you then so be it. But, let's not kid ourselves turbos don't also require tradeoffs.
Also, a question for you Mr. Savage, since you owned a Mazda 3. How does this direct injected engine do when it comes to carbon deposits? I've heard Mazda uses a unique exhaust design and some other engineering tricks to somewhat mitigate this issue. Did you have any problems with carbon buildup?
I did not have carbon issues but only had 30k miles. Mazda has an oil air seperator module in the PCV system and electronically combined with head design they keep head temps lower so that it "reduces" the carbon bake effect on valves. The turbos add Cooled EGR as well. I think these cars are still going to have issues but maybe to a lesser degree than some of the other manufacturers. I would still go in for a valve cleaning around a hundred thousand miles.
Actually just bought my 2020 Mazda 3 Sedan 3 days ago. I really like it a lot, but the car does FEEL like it could have more power behind it, but other than that, car is great so far!
agreed; i think it's one of the most overrated/overhyped features of a car. i live in LA, where the weather is great much of the year and so many people never use theirs. i use mine occasionally and it's not panoramic.
My 2011 Scion TC (Worst car I've ever owned.) had one. All it was good for was over heating the interior of the car. It was cool for the first 5 minutes to my, at the time, 17 year old daughter and her friends, but after that, it was never opened. Couldn't dare open the front half either, it just made too much noise.
Great information, Goose! Love the reality talk about Mazda's goals at the end. And the dry humping the Mazda in the garage in the middle of the night with a diaper was laugh out loud funny. Thanks for your work! 🌵🌴🌴🌵
Helped convince my dad to trade his 2018 Corolla in for a 2018 Mazda 3. Basically same extremely low mileage and basically just a key swap. He loves it. I have a 2010 Mazda 3 manual. Love it.
This is a special line of cars. My best bud got a new 2012 speed 3 and it impressed me so much. His parents then bought their first new 2014 CX-9. I rented the 2017 2.0L Mazda 3 for a weekend in Florida. I test drove a 2016 Grand Touring and the battery died during the test drive while fueling up. I was hustling to buy a car when moving 2,000 miles in a couple weeks for a job where I drive a heck of a lot in very tight areas. Went to a Chevy dealer my friend worked at. Looked at everything they had and mulled it over. Was about to pull the trigger on a 2015 Malibu LT with 80K miles. Next day a 2018 Mazda 3 Touring just arrived there with 35K miles and just at my price range. Buy it, drive it west, drive it in the vacant roads of Seattle during Corona at high speeds. Met a girl, we're together, she has a 2019 Grand Touring bought new. She picks me up from the airport. As we go through an intersection at 35, we couldn't believe a guy in an Nissan Versa makes a left in front of us and we had no where to go, we fell silent and braced for impact. The car felt super solid for ultimately being a compact economy car. The engine is strong as hell. A bit slow off the line but once she's at speed....the rpms stay low like a truck in the 2.5L. Sport mode and the mirror blind spot indicators are worth everything. Its a drivers car and I'm proud of it for my budget. My next look is a 2021 CX-5.
Similar fail in my GTI. But with German cars (and motorcycles) one simply has to accept the fact that the manufacturer knows best and your role is to shut up. :)
@@Varekai0723 That's surprising and impressive in a category where a vehicle is less likely to be shared than in traditional "family" vehicles. Now if the rearview mirror were also sync'ed I'd be even more impressed. But that's asking too much, I suspect.
@@stephenhendricks103 Yeah, that would be neat! Does any car offer a power rearview mirror? In Canada, our spec has the rearview and side mirror with auto-dimming standard on the higher trim as well.
Watching a lot of these reviews now that Mazda has announced the 3 Turbo Hatch in AWD. Currently driving a 2016 Mazda6 GT and I really want the turbo and AWD options. This was really helpful.
I personally LOVE the claustrophobic feel. It makes me feel more "in the car". Almost like its my room or home. Its dark and cozy. Just a personal preference.
Me too love that. Thats why all my car windows are tinted
Same, when I drive a car, I want it to feel like a car. Kind of like a cockpit. Having too much room is like driving a motor home.
Yup. I detest the moon roof in my car. Most useless feature ever.
OK, but it's a CAR, not a bunker, good outward visibility should matter too.
Totally agree Mike. 👍
I really respect and agree with Mazda's philosophy. A car is more than the best 0-60 or the best handling throwing around a corner. Unless you are racing the car, 99% of the time none of those performance numbers matter. Being relaxed, confident and predictable is and should be the no.1 for any DD. Mazda is able to do all that without sacrificing the "feel" of driving.
... So, the same could apply to the brz, thanks for the confimation. A car is more than the sum of its parts, or hp/tq; it's about a feeling. Strange, Mazda uses that in their commercials.
Their automatic transmission and laggy throttle response sure kills it for me. I had to ditch my auto cx5 after 8 months.
Except that they did sacrifice it. Drive it next to a 2013, and you'll realize that the older car is the better driver. Much more buttoned down and predictable than this on is.
Not to mention reliable. Mazda not adding turbos to this car sure gave it a lot of low-key points.
@@E150GT Lol. If you care about driving pleasure, get manual-geared cars.
the color temperature analysis bit is why i will always come back to this channel. most people dont understand it, hell, some people cant even tell the difference. but i walk in their house, see a 6500K bulb in a ceiling fan and a 3000k bulb on a floor lamp both on at the same time, i basically say we cant be friends anymore. but we're friends, mr goose
It’s that attention to detail that keeps me coming back to savagegeese and I’m over the Pacific in Australia where the spec level of the same vehicle is usually quite different. But I find Mazda gets it right more often than the others. Spec level of all Mazda3 models here in Oz is somewhat higher than US models except we don’t get AWD (yet, at least). No snow here so not really needed but we do get rear seat air vents. Check out Mazda Australia website for local specs. www.mazda.com.au
What if the area doesn't require that much light?
It's difficult to explain details like this to other people without seeming neurotic or outright crazy. But absolutely everyone appreciates when all the details come together, even if they are unaware and/or uninterested as to why.
@@Crosshead1 Australia is Mazda's number 1 market per capita. We've been able to grow an appetite over many decades (Mazda's were even appreciated starting with the 66 Luca). Larger dealer network, broader market willing to spend more. Australia is an option sensitive market, whereas up until the last few years, the US has been a cost sensitive market.
I think Mazda will gain a lot shifting perceptions in the US to a higher grade. Their use of the word "premium" and "signature" a lot in the US are used to push the product in the direction slightly of Lexus and Acura.
In Australia though, we don't need it. We get a broader range of engines, models with more standard features simply because (1) we'll pay and (2) if some of the safety features were made options, the car would fail the latest ANCAP safety ratings.
We understand what Mazda is about and it's the reason it outsells everything except Toyota.
There is one other reason I believe Mazda has done so well. The Australian local manufactured vehicles were borne out of being fun to drive. We loved the large, rear wheel drive, large engined Commodore and Falcon.
But when fuel became more expensive, Australians moved into small vehicles. Mazda's were the smaller cars that had the same fun factor (albeit, FWD and small displacement). From there, a shift into SUV's has meant the CX-5 has been a winner.
(of course the Australian industry died while we were moving on)
At the start of 2019, the two highest selling (non commercial) vehicles in Australia were the Mazda 3 and CX-5. That says everything :)
Such a true and perfectly phrased observation! Seriously tho.
Just bought mine and I could not be happier. I travel for work and get to drive a ton of cars and this is truly special.
What's your take on the brakes? Test drove one yesterday and didn't know the brakes were very stiff and linear, which is kind of a turnoff. The rear torsion beam also turned me off.
im getting mine tomorrow 😍
I got the turbo 3 LOVING IT
@@kewtheii6764 I love it, don't even really notice the rear torsion beam unless I'm in an environment that is ideally suited for a multi link rear (super bumpy on one side). Amazing car all round which is awesome.
@@kewtheii6764 I have the opposite feeling on brakes i think, i think they're not stiff and reactive enough. Coming from Jeep and VW...
This isn't a review. This is a full analysis. Great video, before I purchase another car I'm definitely looking at your videos.
this guy really just gave us graphs on how white the interior lights are
Mark El-Zawahery And we liked every minute of it.
@@markm0000 yes we did !
It matters. Try driving a Hyundai at night for more than 30 minutes. You will be going around with an electric tape next day, bluish LED light is annoying AF.
@@ferenc-x7p that's exactly how it affects me, bluish and white interior lights putting me to sleep. Regular bulb color dimmed is so much better for dash illumination while driving
@@tallll70 y'all have some concentration issues and should sort them out before driving anyway
Thank you, finally someone who understands that code in car infotainment doesn't just happen
Truth to be told, most of the people think everything around them just happens.
@@mbaris18 Man this is so brutally accurate. For most people, microwave cooking might as well be magic.
To me Mazda nailed it. I'm in no rush to buy a new car (been buying used for a while) because of how disgusting the tech is in cars and it's planned obsolescence to a whole new level and price with cars these days.
Mazda made it simple, elegant, non-flashy, usable. They're going right where the industry should be.
MozzaBurger yes
Considering the OS is based on Linux, 90% of the code is there. Mazda is not doing a good job at tuning it. They had Johnson controls load it up with features but those features never made it to the buyers....
I can live with those cons..
I agree. None of the stated cons are issues for me.
I'm with you. "Volume information"?! Can't you just listen?
@rockn roll I bought this car a month ago and love it. You get used to the HUD pretty fast. Now I can't live without it.
@rockn roll The interior is really high quality. Feels like an Acura or Lexus. Ride is smooth. The safety features work well. Radio cruise control is fantastic. It slows down and speeds up by itself in traffic. Can slow to a stop and then go again. It even slows down automatically as you go around a relatively sharp turn on the highway. Everything is automatic: windscreen wipers, climate control, headlights, high beams, parking brake, lock and unlock. So easy and so pleasant to drive. I put 1600 miles on it in a month, which is twice as much as I usually drive. And it looks sleek and sharp from the outside. I got a premium hatchback--it looks better in person. All my friends have been impressed. Best car for the money right now.
@rockn roll You can turn the HUD off but only for one ride, then it comes back on
I just bought an AWD Sedan for daily commuting. I'm still getting used to it. So far so good. I agree with all the pros and cons mentioned. Some of the cons don't impact me because I have the middle trim level, (Preferred). The sound system is very strong. The overall sound might be a bit over compressed and EQ could be better but its not a real problem - overall I am VERY happy with the sound system. It is better than any premium oem sound system I've every had. The infotainment is simple and clear and easy to see. I like it. Apple Carplay works well. The interior is very nice. It is a comfortable car with good handling and just enough power for me. I agree a bit more ability to customize displays and defalut settings would be good. But, honestly not a big deal to me. I have zero interest in a turbo - prefer the 2.5 NA which is tried and true and has all the power I want or need in my commuter car. I'm lucky to have an S2000 when I am looking for a sports car experience. Even my S2k is NA and I will leave it that way.
Update: June 30, 2019. My 3 has been at the dealer now for just shy of one month waiting for a new exhaust system shipping from Japan. The dealer and Mazda expect the new exhaust will fix what they believe is a failure of the system to adjust back pressure when it goes into and/or out of cylinder deactivation mode. I bought the car rather then leasing it because I expected the engine to be ultra reliable. Might have been a mistake. We shall see. My patience is running thin.
Update 2: My car came back yesterday, just one month after the dealer took it for the repairs. The delay was attributed to the need to ship the part needed to repair the problem from Japan. The dealer also took care of two recalls that were issued during the time the car was with the dealer. So far so good. Also, Mazda gave me the long term enhanced warranty they offer with these cars. The car is working well. It is nice to get it back. I remain optimistic. My sense is that this AWD car is well designed and manufactured, and that the issues I have had are the typical sort of thing that you get with new model in the first year. I knew I was likely to have those sorts of issues but I needed a car now so I bought with my eyes wide open. We shall see.
Update 3: This 2019 3 ended up being a complete lemon. Ultimately Mazda was unable to get the car running reliably. I need reliable. So, I traded it in for a 2020 because it was the only practical option I had. Mazda gave me a bit of a reduced price but I took a bath. The good thing is that the problem was solved quickly and the 2020 has been 100% perfect for about 15K miles now. Not a single problem. I love the car as a daily driver/commuter. Highly recommended notwithstanding the major problems I had with the 2019.
Thanks for the update on your journey
I haven't drove the Mazda3, but I have the 18 Mazda6 Sport, and it's definitely no rocket....but what it is, is FUN. You whip it into a corner and take every curve with gusto because you know the car can handle it. And it's usable every day. And safe. And so far, reliable. And it was inexpensive.
It hits all the buttons for me. And I hope it does for others because Mazda really shows an attention to detail and care to the little things that so many other auto makers have lost over the years. Now it's about shoving as much crap into the car as possible, even if half of it is unnecessary, or doesn't work right.
What I absolutely love about this video is that for once, it shows what it is to "live with the car". Please do more of them. Those are issues/pros that nobody talk about and that everyone discover after living with the car for a while.
As a mazda driver coming from an audi q5 the simplicity is heaven. When ur in the car its for driving and paying attention to the road mazda has this by far and i love it! The gimmicks and constantly figuring out how to balance ac etc etc with the other cars ugh yea no thanks.
I know this is an old video, but still relevant. I've got to say that I don't understand how you don't have more subscribers. You easily do more, say more, provide more in every situation on a video and it's all relevant and great to hear. It's the kind of detail that you can never get in a test drive or from one of those goofy youtube channels like the "Straightpipes". It's all heavily thought through and isn't there to make me laugh or to put me to sleep. It's like being with an engineer that loves cars and asking every question you want to ask at the dealership or even after you bought the car. So good. Thanks man putting in the effort.
Great info on the Mazda 3. First thing I noticed when sitting inside one was exactly that; limited visibility, especially out my rear window. But on test driving, that all dissipated as the overall driving experience was sublime. She fitted like a glove. In love with this car.
The sedan has excellent visability. Looks a lot better with the sporty appearance.
I’ve had my mazda 3 hatch for 2 weeks now! The red leather is amazing it’s very luxurious for the price. I love this car.
Just a question, if you don't mind. How's the speaker system? How is the bass? He said in the review that Bose system sounds flat. What do you say about yours?
Codey that’s a load of BS. The two woofers are under the front dash and there’s an additional woofer under the back seats near the trunk. It’s really actually an insane audio system. I don’t even need an aftermarket sub and I’d thought about one before I got the car. Even with the bass barely half up it’s crazy.
@@Keithguinn97 that's good and the speaker system with woofers sounds insane. Thanks for the reply :)
How's the AC system like? Though the design looks nice, I've seen a few reviews that say it struggles cooling the cabin
I’m about to pick up my hatchback Thursday I’m a little worried about the C Piller some people say it’s a Blindspot, is that a concern? I love the European look of the car so much better than the sedan and just want to make the right decision!I heard the car has good pep and handles really well and is super quiet! I chose the dark blue and I can’t wait to get it!
No reviewer, no one, goes into this degree of detail about a car. Only savagegeese.
It's not only the degree of detail, it's also the curation of it. He stands to the important bits, things that have an importance in day to day usage. I see others that go and show you every single button and bonnet crease, which is just plain boring. He is the best.
*Insert shaky handheld 360 and door closing sound solid-ness comment*
well dough goes realy deep into the quirks and features ...
@@crebegea And he has opinions about the good and terrible trends and fads of the car world and isn't afraid to explain why.
@@oh0stv That's not even a name
Love the way you gives us a ton of ''boring'' info, but somehow you manage to make it entertaining. Thanks.
Happy Car Reviews “the lights are nice and the same color” but with more marijuana.
I honestly think this is the best new non-luxury car in the world right now. It's not a sports car, but it doesn't need to be. I think it has plenty of power for a daily driver, especially here in Europe where it comes with a manual for all trim levels.
Also, the fact that it uses naturally aspirated engines, doesn't have telematics and that the infotainment is designed to be simple and functional, the natural steering and pedal feel, all of these and more are huge pros for me.
@@mezzb I think it definitely has more than enough power for normal maneuvers like you described. Here in Europe we get it in base model with a 2.0 liter NA with just 120 HP and a manual transmission. Even that moves decently with a 0-60 of around 9 seconds. This North American version should do around 7 seconds 0-60 which is more than plentiful for regular driving.
@@mezzb My mazda 3 (last gen) has more than enough power to get me into trouble. Going from an old 90's honda to this I found myself cruising on the highway at 90mph without noticing it lol. Why not take it for a test drive and see for yourself.
@@weedmastersr you might want to check out OV Tune (Orange Virus Tuning) they're quite known on the Mazda 3 forums. Your 120hp can be tuned to ~180hp for a very reasonable fee via online ECU reflash. I have a 2.0 (155 stock hp) now pushing ~180hp (crank). Best thing I've done to the car so far! Hope this helps :)
@@mezzb I am driving an 07 corolla with a 1.8L 125HP four banger, and I find it peppy enough to merge on the highway and for all my daily driving. Sure, I have to put my foot down to encourage it sometimes (especially with 3-4 people in it), but as I enter the car market, watching all these reviews that these 2.5L, or 1.5T, or whatever are "slow" really makes me question. I'd be interested to compare the weight of my 2007 vs the 3000lb "compact" cars out now, though.
Unfortunately in Europe you can't buy the saloon/sedan in petrol. Deal breaker for me.
Just bought a Mazda 3 Sedan. Love it. I had an 07 Mazda 3 and moving into a 2019 took some getting use to with visibility. Great video man!
I´ve never seen a review of higher quality, thank you very much!
Wow, particularly impressed with the information regarding the light color uniformity and the sound system changes.. seriously thorough review. You go above and beyond as a car reviewer my dude! Much appreciated.
Was reading at the extreme lengths Mazda went to in Hiroshima to get the perfect feel of a button. In Japan they call it "shokkaku", or the sense of touch. But it went further than that, even employing a psychology professor in Kenta Kubo, who worked with the engineers to ensure that not only was a switch able to be measured for how it had an emotional response (using Russell's Circumplex Model of Affect), but ensure that every single switch was able to equally, and correctly convey the right emotion for the driver to enjoy their driving experience.
Great to see such a small company being thoughtful with the small details. The fact they're sweating all the details in so many areas, and still able to build affordable cars is amazing. Unfortunately, as per Japanese culture, Mazda are very modest and never really blow their trumpet hard enough. Particularly in domestically in Japan.
Glenn Stewart: Yes, they often talk about wanting drivers to pay attention to driving; fewer distractions not more. Knobs and buttons matter-who woulda thunk it.
PR crap.
@@bobbowie9350 It's a Japanese attitude towards continuous improvement that Americans will never understand. That is why attention to details is always lacking in Ford, GM and Chrysler vehicles. Instead of reducing all the efforts down to PR crap, it would be to the consumer's benefit to actually raise these details to provide a better sense of enjoyment.
That’s a whole lot of whoblah to say the buttons are clicky and firm.
@@AkatarawaJapan そですね！I agree completely. And it works! It's always been easy to blind operate the controls in a Mazda. Each generation is getting even easier.
Just the fact you took the time to give so much coverage to the 3 proves what a great car it is. Thanks for the unbiased yet informed and trusted opinion. YOU R WORTHY.
I just bought the Mazda turbo yesterday and it’s everything I ever wanted. ❤️ they finally gave us a turbo trim.
@Norma Jean Vandever Dude, it's a Mazda. Their 2.5 turbo has been in use for a long while and it's gonna be reliable. If you don't have anything nice to say just bite your tongue friend.
Considering the problems the Mazdaspeed3 turbo had, ya better pay constant attention to timely oil changes and oil level.
I own the 2019 lift back. Full package as well. The only thing I wish this car had was a factory turbo set up. This car handles great. It's actually quite nice and sound on the inside. A lot of people that I drive in it simply love it.
Mazda 3 is NOT a sport car...! At least you understood that! So what?
@@renequilici1146 I would say it’s a matter of wanting something that you couldn’t have.. hmm
*savagegeese:* I'm going to do a less technical review
Still more technical information than 99% of the reviews out there.
I love it when people are very technical
I love that
Keep providing technical details. Love them.
It's refreshing to see a car with so much passion put into it. Thank you for conveying every possible mourscle and then some. I gotta say, I like their split designations on the infotainment display/gauge cluster. The separation makes it seem more.. orderly? Less of a cluster F? Or it's just annoying af in reality I dk.
It looks old. Time for a facelift.
@@mharro88 no it doesn't
@@Boeing-ER-jy9vq yes it does. Infotainment is dated
@@mharro88 it looks dated, its smooth and functional. if you want a tacky, crappy infotainment youre free to go to toyoturd.
@@Boeing-ER-jy9vq you can add infotainment without it looking tacky .. Hyundai are killing it with their interiors
Nice follow-up. Interesting about the HUD. I have a 2018 Mazda 6 Sig and never experienced any jitter. Also agree on your overall assessment. This car is so good that my wonderful wife, who has never been into cars, is really looking forward to making the 3 hatch (Premium AWD, White with red interior) her next car. She has been doing the domestic thing with our trusty 2010 CX9 but is ready to move back to a car like her 1998 Civic hatch. Having driven the new Mazda3 hatch (select option level) I have to say that Mazda is truly killing it. And as always your insights around their company culture and approach is bang on. I'm a fanboy, yes, but becasue Mazda clearly puts so much effort and passion into their products. You get the sense that every car in their line-up is given the same level of care and is never "phoned in". Which is more than can be said for any of the large Goliath manufacturers out there. Suffice to say follow-up reviews like this also demonstrate how you continue to be the go-to guy for informative, well-produced and insightful reviews. BTW, wish you had that Savagegeese baseball cap for sale. It is quite nice. :-)
ocramidajzj I have a 2018 Signature 6 as well. I do not notice any jitter either.
If you're talking about the baseball cap that simply says "savagegeese" across the right side of the front, I've been waiting for that for a few years now... LOLOL
I don't recommend white color for this car because of his specific design peculiarities
Late to the party with this review but another great one from SG, thanks.
I bought a Mazda3 hatch five months ago in GT Sport trim with the latest e-Skyactiv X engine (186ps/240Nm) with manual transmission. I've owned premium German cars for decades but circumstances changed and I wanted a modestly-powered, well equipped, sub-£30k petrol-engined hatch with good handling and refinement. For the price, this car is astonishingly accomplished. No regrets at all.
You know a car is brilliant and spot on when the cons are just nitpicks.
This review is one of the best I have seen. Thanks for sharing.
both the hatch and the sedan of this generation Mazda 3 are among the best looking mainstream cars EVER
Anyone else notice the bug that arrived right on cue at 4:33?
Wow!! Nice catch!
I checked four times, if the butterfly was CG and mr. goose coded this into the video in his free time but that would be insane just for this 2 second clip.
It's a butter-fly as well which is supposedly the insect that caused the term to be coined in the first place. Hah
One got stuck in a vacuum tube during a large mainframes setup and it ended up preventing the entire system
From starting up.
The butterfly is a paid actor!
Damn that really was perfect 😂 lmao
Having owned previous gen mazda 3s i can appreciate the updates. It really seems like the perfect car to me, fit and finish look first rate and these "cons" dont bother me at all. Just what im looking for!
I'm amazed at how positive your negatives are! I just bought a cx30 five months ago. Similar to mazda 3, and am quite satisfied with it. My biggest issue is what to me appears to be a complete departure from everything I have gotten used to expect from vehicle operation.
Its like learning how to drive all over again, and I have been driving for forty years. Up to this 2020 mazda the newest car id ever driven was a 99 crown vic.
Or my wife's 05 tundra. So these cars HAVE BEEN completely rethought, perhaps several times. Amazing.
The CX-30 is more or less a Mazda 3 that does everything slightly worse but has better ground clearance. Which is good because the roads in my country are god awful and the Mazda 3 scraped pretty hard every now and then.
the sedan is near perfect to me aesthetically
Best looking affordable sedan available.
Totally agree. I have gone for a 2h test drive on a mazda 3 skyactive x 2.0 180HP 4WD full extras . Here's my opinion:
Pros:
- Luxury feeling on the interior.
- Nice and comfortable
- In my opinion the design of the car. It looks simple but at the same time sporty. You can also buy some side skirts and more agressive bumper if you want but i dont think it is necessary.
- The assembly of all the materials inside the car. Really well done
- The camera quality is great
- Gray with black wheels looks amazing
- The driving position is brilliant. Spot on. I am 1,86m tall and loved it. You can lower the seat to an extend where you feel like you are really driving a sports car.
- Manual gear shifting is also perfect. It is very shrot distance, sharp, good feeling and the clicks.. those clicks makes you feel great everytime you ship the gear
- The price
Cons:
- The sound system. My car had bose system which is an extra and to be honest, i did not like the sound of the car. Sounds a bit flat and even when you change the settings most of the sound comes from the front. It is just not what you expect when you buy some bose sound system for your car. There is no surround feeling
- Engine & Exhaust sound. This is personal taste. I dont need a car that sounds like a sports car but after driving this care around I felt a bit bored. I was speeding but barely could hear the sound of the engine nor the exhaust. For some people this might be a good thing but to me, I wish mazda have used some extra salt on this feature to match the sound with the exterior design
- Rear central glass visibility. Because this is a Hatch Back, the visibility is poor. You won't notice when you driving but you will defiantly notice this when you try to park the car. Luckily if you buy the camera as an extra, you will survive just fine. I understand this is not super fast sport car etc etc.. but the sound just doesn't match the exterior .. at least fake the sound i can feel happier :)
There is a very easy fix for HUD if it annoys you so much. Put a piece of carton to cover the light source on top of the cockpit and you are good to go:)
Not as easy but nicer fix is to disconnect HUD unit connector (or cut the power supply wire and install a switch somewhere)
... I like the toaster cover idea, but it could be a small hassle while driving...
or use black duct tape.
Or don't buy the car.
hehehe
Other than the recalls early on, my 2019 Mazda 3 has been nothing but a delight to own! The car is amazing and the service is even better...
My first car was actually a 1986 5 speed Mazda Pickup with no third gear. Unfortunately didn't have that old girl very long. Over a decade later in May of 2012 I bought a brand new Mazda 3 6 speed hatchback. It had just 44 miles on it when I drove it off the lot. Now almost 9 years later I'm approaching 671,000 miles.
While trim packages and displays are important, the things I can't see have kept my girl running strong. Well the internal parts, and a practically religious adhesives to service and maintenance. Regardless, I'm Mazda man for life now. My 2012 is still rolling and I hope she will keep rolling for many years to come.
If you're looking for a new or pre owned vehicle don't forget to look at more than just the bells and whistles. If you look closely at the Mazda 3, you will see very clearly that is so much more than just a pretty ride.
I've never seen such a detailed car review, especially under 20min. Really helps me make my mind about the Mazda 3!
Savage kills it again. What a great, down to earth review! I loved the explanation of why 2.5T is missing in action for now. I'm pretty sure once Mazda offers it, and the price goes up, people will be enraged that Mazda 3 can go up to $34k :)
That sounds about right. I bet even with the x the Mazda 3 will be cheaper than with a turbo.
I really love Mazda , my first car was a 2005 Mazda 3, i still used it as my daily after I got
My 2017 Camaro SS , but after seeing the prices on the hatchback I think I’m just gonna spend a bit more and get a Tesla Model 3 , but yes I agree people are gonna flip once they see how expensive the Mazda 3 is going to get ,
I traded my 2015 Mazda 3 Hatch for a 2019 hatch and am very impressed with the improvements. It has all the latest tech features like radar cruise control that works flawlessly, lane keeping assist, and 360° cameras, most helpful when reversing. The Bose system is awesome! The woofer is mounted in the spare tire which is a novel idea. The performance is good, though not a sports car great, but I don’t care. It is far better than the Civic hatch back, I tested them both. All in all, I love this car.
Still loving my 2015, though I can appreciate the improvements to the 2019 and beyond.
You're that guy that trades in his car every 4 years?
Bought a 2020 HB last weekend, I am in love with this car. I wanted a Mazda 3 when I was a teenager and finally bought one as my first brand new car
Hey. Just got this car here is Germany last week. Skyactiv-G, 122 bhp, M-Hybrid, 6 Manual in Soul Red Crystal (46V). I love this thing. I watched your review first and then took it for a test drive and totally understood what you mean about "listened to every single complaint customers had". I sold my Mazda3, 2011, Sport-Line, DiSi with 150 bhp and thought I hade a big mistake going down on power. Ohhhhhh that is just not right. People that judge this car based on the 122 bhp number are nothing but wrong. I feel like I stepped 20 jears into the future, from a comfort standpoit to the degree that safety systems are so advanced that can't crash willingly into someone (even if you were angry). This car is miles away from the competition (Ford Focus, Fiesta, VW Golf, Skoda Octavia, Seat Leon, Hyundai i30).
I bought the 2020 hatch. Looks just like the blue model in this video Crystal Blue with black interior. I love it. What I like most about the Mazda 3 hatch model is the design. It’s unlike any other car on the road so I feel like I’m driving something truly unique. I’ve had people drive up along side me on the highway and peep it out many times day and night. This has never happened when driving my two previous cars I’ve had. The reviewer was thorough...damn light graphs and all lol. The “cons” are so small that I can hardly call them that. The reviewer has to reach here to come up with them but he’s on point with some steering wheel icons are angled down so if you’re tall you’ll notice it more. However memorizing the buttons comes quickly. I personally love the small windows. It’s like I’m cocooned In the car. Personally, I like having the interior lights dimmed on the lowest setting which also dims the HUD radio display too. It’s give a more intimate feel especially driving at night and with the black interior makes the car extra dark at night. I love this car.
There's a reason this is a saying, "No highs, no lows? Most be Bose!"
Mark Berberoglu Haha nice
Lots of mids though. Hard rock sounds fine on Bose.
Switched that to Alpines in my Speed3
For my genres of music Bose sounds better than almost anything else, except maybe Bang and Olufsen.
I have a 2019 Mazda3 sedan. I was going 40mph on a river-side road at night. I hit the biggest deer I had ever seen on a front corner of the car. The car kept moving in a perfectly straight line and I didn’t crash into the river. My next car will be a Mazda.
9:45 is the reason why I love this content, so subtle, yet so good.
Just purchased our 2021 M3 S Premium 6MT HB a little over a month ago, and I especially am loving the car. The faults you cite are very livable for me, and the pluses are amazingly good and make the car totally enjoyable. The exterior is beautiful, but the interior (I have red leather) doesn't disappoint, and makes me smile every time i get in. Awesome car!
I AM a Mazda fan. I bought a 2004 Mazda3i 5spd sedan in 2094.. still own it and still love it. But the new product is such a vast improvement over and of the 3 series models before it that I too can accept the cons you’ve pointed out and… I am the proud owner of a beautiful new base 3. I hope to have many many years with her and so far, no signs of this not happening. It’s the same level of improvement I felt going from my protege hatch into my 2004 Mazda3i. Vastly improved. I still own the old 3 and she’s got 128,000 miles on her and is in excellent condition. I still drive her and love her, maybe even more now than then. Im a Mazda fan for a lot of reasons sir.
2004
this is the most positive review I've seen from savagegeese. im shocked at how excited he is about this car.
I actually driven the car and the bose is perfect its an upgrade compared to its other competitors and I use that word heavy I do wish that it kinda was a bit louder but the bass is perfect enough but reagardless in this situation its a to each its own .. the car over all is a beautiful drive long range and its worth the price range most defintely its worth the feel and to be honest I like it I in fact love it. I do wish they would drop a turbo In it but how ever that's basically it, its fast enough for its segment its not really meant to be a race car but also it isn't meant to be a prius either. its beautiful on gas, the shapes of the interior and exterior are beyond me if I was able to have this as daily driver id not only be satisfied id at least would wake up and actually say "lets go for a drive" because you know why not.
Does the Bose sound system lacks low end bass ?
Even with the cons,this car still my first option if i have to choose between any ford/chevy/fiat/chysler/renault/nissan/alfa-romeo etc etc
It's a pretty minor set of cons!
@@Varekai0723 that's why i still choose mazda3
I used to have a 2004 Mazda3 and loved it. Now I have a 2016 Mazda3 and it’s so amazing I can’t wait to upgrade in a couple of years
marissa had a 2005 3 and now a 2019 3. Huge effen difference.
The only videos on youtube that I watch in fullscreen on my PC. I'm in the market for a new car, and these videos are gems. Thank you !
“...people don't know what they want until you show it to them.” Steve Jobs
Thanks for the follow up with more details, although 80% of your cons are actually pros to me. I hate pano roofs. I love Mazdas organized approach to gauges. The shaking HUD is the only real con and sounds like it might just he a manufacturing defect.
alliejr p
alliejr mine doesn’t shake.
Mazda maps can be updated via SD card (at least in the ND MX-5).
Infotainment technically can be as well (although not via official channels) but it's an easy process to screw up, bricking your infotainment.
I did this with my 2014 Mazda 3. Updated to the most recent infotainment system and installed android auto and other mods from another source
Or just use Google Maps?
@@kylenewberry8598 Thats the point. I don't have to look down at my phone if i want to use google maps or spotify anymore.
@@vectron12 And actually some older infotainment have available aftermarket plug and play modules which add independent Android os on screen with all it's google play features. I know my 8.4 uconnect can have it. So much better and cheaper money spent then for original NAV update
@@vectron12 it comes with Android Auto and Apple Carplay; you can use Google Navigation over the inbuilt infotainment system that way.
Remember when the shift knob in a $27k Mazda 3 was better than the one in my $50k Alfa Romeo? Boy was that hilarious.
Engi_Nerd What’s more hilarious is you buying a Alpha Romeo.
@@markm0000 Probably a lease.
@@frumpd63 and the most unreliable for the money
@@njnjmvghjn I had way more problems with my S3 in the same time period that I've had my Giulia. But hey, you read an article so you're the expert.
@@frumpd63 I exaggerated when saying the MOST unreliable. There are others out there like Audi bmw or Merc. And my source of information is from word of mouth, personal use, and online information. Don't see what the problem with that is...
The most thorough review of the Mazda3 that I’ve watched so far. Agree w/Parker Walls, you go above and beyond as a car reviewer. Appreciate it.
The maps on the sd card can actually be updated by the customer. All they have to do is download the software from mazda onto their computer and then insert the sd card into their computer. The Google maps and apple maps (android auto & apple car play) are updated by those companies automatically.
If you have a mazda with the Tom Tom navigation then yes you do have to bring it to the dealership. However mazda doesn't use Tom Tom anymore so this only applies to 2014 models.
As far as telamatics goes there is a telamatics module installed in the car. However its completely unused at the moment. Higher ups at mazda are trying to figure out what they want to do with it and how to protect the customers privacy. Whenever Mazda does decide to turn it on the customers will be contacted and informed.
-Mazda tech.
Where's the extended b-roll of you tongue-punching the dead pedal cover?
That was a one take
@@savagegeese And it was "Priceless!"
@ What was it about the post that mystified you?
Tony C. Need to watch the other video then you would understand.
Honestly, the performance of standard cars today is so much better than 20 years ago I don't see any need in even more performance. I'm a fast driver but if I exploited the full performance of the Mazda 3, I'd find myself going really slow because I'd be on a bus without a licence.
Yeah and all my speeding tickets and any ticket was in my current Mazda 3 because it's fun to drive. People need to remember that lmao
^This. I hate it when people tell me you should reserve more time when you go somewhere so that you don't need to drive fast.
What if i told you i drive fast just because i like to drive fast?
@alexmcginness yeah especially if you have the 2.3 L
Great video buddy. Totally agreed, the awd hatch needs more power at that price point. But for a fwd manual hatch, it’s pretty perfect.
Seems like it's gonna get 2.5l turbo. With awd and that engine and curb weight it's gonna be almost perfect car imo. My bet is that mild hybrid system will be present also so thats great. Also skyactive-x is coming and that should be a bit more flexible than 2.5l.
But the issue i'm dealing with is the premium package being the only option for the manual. Don't know If that cost is too much when I could buy a veloster n for the same price or even a hybrid with twice as much MPG for that cost.
@@lachlanhudson7404 Fun factor the veloster N is in a different league. At the same price level it would be my pick
@@jamesengelsman9369 Yeah the only benefit of the mazda 3 is the premium feeling and the more practicality and better tech
@@lachlanhudson7404 GTI also sits in the same price range
This appears to be a nice upgrade to the previous version. However; I have the last version ( GT ) in excellent condition and was disappointed by the fact that a shock absorber went at around 50,000 km with gentle use. I never had a shock go previously, even with over 100,000 km on the odo. The dealer said this was normal. I would disagree. Also, the brakes and rotors seemed to need replacing a bit early compared to other brands. Unfortunately, it is impossible to assess quality longer term with a new model but this would typically be a prospective customer concern. I have test driven this version and quite liked driving it. The interior in particular seemed to be upgraded. The seats were comfortable.
I suspect dealers will often say "that's normal" so you don't expect a warranty claim for free. As to earlier brake wear, I suspect this is the consequence of Mazda's awesome G-vectoring system. It continuously makes tiny adjustments to the power in each wheel, and I suspect this is mostly accomplished by tiny applications of brakes on individual wheels. In other's words it may be the added cost of Mazda's blissful handling and responsiveness.
I own a Mazda 3 2020. I watched this video before buying and i have to add something to the cons: 1. Shaking Hud: I testdriven and own a german Mazda 3 and both didnt have this problem. I cant notice any shaking. 2. Entertainment System: Fully agree with everything he said. Mazda gives close to no options to customise your screens and what you want to be displayed. 3. Visabilty: I suggest buying the car with the 360 camera. Driving backwards is not fun. The blind zone while driving is not that bad, because stuff behind the C pillar can be seen in the side mirrors. Its only driving backwards in parkin spots that is really annyoing. 4.The maps can only be updated with a dealer: That is wrong. In the Mazda middle console there is a SD card with the map details. You can update your maps by yourself from the mazda website. (you can only update the maps not the entertainment system) 5. The backlight of the steeringwheel buttons: I never had a problem. On my model they are very well lit.
The 3 has been one of my favorites after stepping away from Honda. I have owned 3, 3's -1, 6 and 1, 9 I enjoyed them all. Far and away more refined than the competition. Do they have everything, no, do they fit a niche, yes. Can they continue the pace they keep-we will see. Would I trade my newest 3 for any hundai or kia-no. Would I switch back to Honda-no. Do I want a Turbo if they offered one-no. Do I have a panoramic sunroof in two of my current vehicles-yes, do we use them-no. It's a little fun, a little flash, a little upscale. For a daily driver (which is how I view these) they are better than most, much better than some and far superior to many. Compare to the entire Civic line, I wonder how many SI's they sell?
Right. I have been thinking of getting 06 or 07 in manual. Any suggestions to notice something before I get one? Apart from clutch and timing conditions..,,,
@@bminfereno666 Over a ten year period you need a mechanic to look it over regardless the mileage. I would have no issues with any of the years, mileage appropriate and for the right dollar of course. Just my take.
Personally I think having everything separate is great. Dont want distractions while driving
some people need to take bus not a car to get know what car need to run.
Great review! I own a 2019 Mazda3 hatch and have compiled a list of my own cons. I was wondering whether you have noticed these problems as well:
- Left side mirror tends to vibrate during highway driving.
- Cylinder deactivation is often noticed as a slight "notch" in engine power (deceleration). Sometimes, when reengaging all cylinders, the power draw it is so big, the driving computer suggest a lower gear, like you're suddenly driving uphill.
- During periods when cylinder deactivation occurs repeatedly, this "notch" becomes quite annoying.
- If driving less than 60 mph on 2 cylinders (in cylinder deactivation mode), noticeable vibrations penetrate the cabin. If you have ever driven a car with a 2 cylinder engine before, you know exactly what I'm talking about. Vibrations disappear when all cylinders are activated.
- The Lane Keep Assist system cannot center the car between road markings at more than 35 mph. The current Mazda 6 and CX-5 can do this, despite having an older system.
- HOLD function turns off every time the engine is turned off.
- Cruise control and acceleration are too aggressive and cannot be adjusted.
- The parking sensor is activated prematurely during heavy traffic and cannot be temporarily deactivated. If you turn it off you have to remember to turn it on again.
- The fuel consumption unit cannot be changed. But the unit for tire pressure can.
The new 3 is a great car, and I love it. But I feel most of these problems/moments of annoyance could have been easily avoided.
Love this take on the car, you'd almost never hear about the lighting and how much attention to detail they took from other reviews unless it was a sore spot, or the bit about the speakers as well.
This is exactly the kind of supplemental review I'm looking for to make a decision. Great info on lighting and other lower level details
Now that's what I call a great review
Great job savagegeese
As a technician, they stopped labeling fuse positions in the under hood fuse panel! Confusing when we took them out of transportation mode for the first time.
I have a 2009 Mazda 6, 6spd with 70k miles on it. It has been an outstanding daily driver and very fun to drive. My car was built when Mazda/Ford were partners, and the 2G Mazda6 and 1G Ford Fusion shared a chassis and engines together. Since Ford and Mazda have gone their seperate ways however, Mazda has improved in my opinion tremendously. Mazda is one company that doesn't wait until the mid model change to improve their lineups. The 3G 6 since being introduced in model year 2014, has improved ever so slightly every year, up to it's current and highly competitive state in 2019. I plan on replacing my car hopefully with a new 4G Mazda 6 when they are introduced, and if the Mazda 3 is any indication, I am very much looking forward to seeing what is in store for the new 6. Mazda is actually my very favorite auto manufacturer, and the competency and quality level they are able to demonstrate as a small niche company is quite simply remarkable. It is about time their very obvious efforts are recognized in sales. Just think, if Mazda had the deep pockets and development dollars of Toyota/Honda/Hyundai/Kia, just imagine what they could accomplish.
I love your reviews. Hands down the most honest and straight forward reviews out there. Keep rocking.
Love both of your videos on the new 3! They helped me seal the deal on getting the car. I really appreciate the details and depths you went. Kinda surprised you didn't mention the cylinder deactivation, it runs on two cylinders when possible and I believe that's what helps it hit 33 mpg (that's what I average per tank on my mostly highway driving). Fun fact 1: the heated seats will automatically turn on if the climate control is in auto and it's cold outside. Fun fact 2: you can select a mirror on the driver door and it will tilt down when the car is shifted into reverse. Fun fact 3: even though this isn't a small displacement turbo engine like the CR-V the radiator still has active shutters on it which should help the car warm up and get more heat into the cabin in colder climates.
Thanks for sharing these "fun facts" I knew and use No's 1 & 2. Wasn't aware of #3 - I have noticed that my 3 does warm up pretty quickly on cold days! Thanks!
@@keithrouleau2398 Is that "good" for cars? To have part of the radiator closed in order to heat up the car faster? I would think that would cause more thermal stress on the engine internals.
Fun facts about Maserati, in Norwegian it sounds like "masse rart i" which means "lot's of strange things inside". Which is pretty much correct.
In Danish, the words "masse rart i" more or less translates to "...a lot of good things in it...".
In Italian, “Maserati“ means....“Maserati“. ;-)
is that a new English 😂
@@medoayman9865 No its Norwegian about an italian shitbox...
🤣🤣🤣🤣I think Norwegian cars are the best!!! Their design is sublime, and their sport engines are superb! Oh, Wait, do the Norwegians manufacture cars? 🤔 Le auto italiane sono le migliori al mondo e la Maserati è un gioiello
I used to laugh to your complains about the razor sharp trunk cover until I slammed it in my forehead too. It left a mark for days
@@Xcorgi calm down Satan.
On the topic of panoramic sunroofs. I had a mk7 golf sportwagen. I could hear and feel the lack of torsional stiffness in normal driving. Everytime I'd pull into a driveway, I'd hear it flexing and shifting.
I looked into getting a Golf Sportwagen, but then I read so much about problems with leaks I got scared off.
So ordering mine tomorrow in the GT Sport Trim. Was surprised with the drive and the finish inside is unreal, cant wait
I definitely appreciate the level of details reviewed over here, thank you! Keep it up :)
Always put together great car reviews ⚡✊🏾⚡
The interior is quite impressive. I really do like where Mazda is going with design. A few years ago Volvo really stood out above all other brands. Mazda has been pushing hard over the last couple years too, and they're really starting to stand out in the market place. This year at the auto show two cars really stood out for me. One was Audi with their new sharper lined design. For example, the A6 is really impressive for design, and I'm eager to see the new ideology flow into the rest of the Audi lineup in the coming years. The second car that really impressed me was Mazda with their new Mazda3. The whole design is almost as impressive at a fractional price point.
Demuro makes a stupid video about cupholders and gets 1 million views Savagegeese makes masterpiece every video gets like 20k views
I watch Doug so I can see a sclubby looking guy give me a quick surface level look at crazy expensive and "odd" cars.
I watch Mr. Geese so I can see a saracastic guy do a deep dive/review on affordable cars.
Both are entertaining.
In that regard, savagegeese is very much like Mazda -- great attention to detail and always improving. I suppose that aligns Demuro with Toyota, which isn't entirely a bad thing. It's slow food vs fast food, and my preference is for slow food.
The Goose should give that nerd an atomic wedgie.
I'm going to buy a Mazda 3...this is great stuff. I'm not buying a McLaren. Not yet....
lol I just came from Demuro vid, I like his quick tours/quicks/dynamics vids, as well as the GOOSE's vids.
i have a 2005 mazda 3 and i love it so much. i’ve had a few minor repairs/fixes but nothing major
I was surprised in an older video(like 2016) when you were talking about how the car OS was running linux on the older mazda3 and rooting to get android auto. didn't realize you were an ex-techie until this video, AWESOME! fan for life!
Was somebody tickling your sphincter at 14:10?
best thing about this car: NO Turbo = more long term reliability, and better driving experience.
The only people who want a turbo in every freaking car are people who know nothing about cars but think they're experts because they talk about cars on TH-cam. Excluding savagegeese though.
@@mezzb You're entitled to enjoy it. You bought it after all. But the facts are also the facts. True turbos cost more. They also are more complex, heavier and less reliable. If those things are outweighed by the extra torque and hp according to you then so be it. But, let's not kid ourselves turbos don't also require tradeoffs.
Ahh the good ol' Turbo vs N/A argument....btw N/A will always be slower but sometimes more enjoyable
Bahaha. Good vs, evil. Everybody's preferences are different. And each engine does some things better than the other.
Turbos are far more reliable than in the passed.
Also, a question for you Mr. Savage, since you owned a Mazda 3. How does this direct injected engine do when it comes to carbon deposits? I've heard Mazda uses a unique exhaust design and some other engineering tricks to somewhat mitigate this issue. Did you have any problems with carbon buildup?
I did not have carbon issues but only had 30k miles. Mazda has an oil air seperator module in the PCV system and electronically combined with head design they keep head temps lower so that it "reduces" the carbon bake effect on valves. The turbos add Cooled EGR as well. I think these cars are still going to have issues but maybe to a lesser degree than some of the other manufacturers. I would still go in for a valve cleaning around a hundred thousand miles.
@@savagegeese I understand. Thank you so much for the information! I really appreciate it.
Actually just bought my 2020 Mazda 3 Sedan 3 days ago. I really like it a lot, but the car does FEEL like it could have more power behind it, but other than that, car is great so far!
Maybe the most detailed and insightful review of this car that I’ve seen.
Yes! Another Mazda 3 and clicking fast.
LOSER!
who cares about panoramic sunroof.. geeze
J Roberts I do
agreed; i think it's one of the most overrated/overhyped features of a car. i live in LA, where the weather is great much of the year and so many people never use theirs. i use mine occasionally and it's not panoramic.
Agree I do not want it, because they will always leek!
My 2011 Scion TC (Worst car I've ever owned.) had one. All it was good for was over heating the interior of the car. It was cool for the first 5 minutes to my, at the time, 17 year old daughter and her friends, but after that, it was never opened. Couldn't dare open the front half either, it just made too much noise.
Seriously, same with the sunroof. Barely opened, don’t care for it
Great information, Goose! Love the reality talk about Mazda's goals at the end. And the dry humping the Mazda in the garage in the middle of the night with a diaper was laugh out loud funny. Thanks for your work! 🌵🌴🌴🌵
Im supposed to use a diaper?
Helped convince my dad to trade his 2018 Corolla in for a 2018 Mazda 3. Basically same extremely low mileage and basically just a key swap. He loves it.
I have a 2010 Mazda 3 manual. Love it.
This is a special line of cars. My best bud got a new 2012 speed 3 and it impressed me so much. His parents then bought their first new 2014 CX-9. I rented the 2017 2.0L Mazda 3 for a weekend in Florida. I test drove a 2016 Grand Touring and the battery died during the test drive while fueling up. I was hustling to buy a car when moving 2,000 miles in a couple weeks for a job where I drive a heck of a lot in very tight areas. Went to a Chevy dealer my friend worked at. Looked at everything they had and mulled it over. Was about to pull the trigger on a 2015 Malibu LT with 80K miles. Next day a 2018 Mazda 3 Touring just arrived there with 35K miles and just at my price range. Buy it, drive it west, drive it in the vacant roads of Seattle during Corona at high speeds. Met a girl, we're together, she has a 2019 Grand Touring bought new. She picks me up from the airport. As we go through an intersection at 35, we couldn't believe a guy in an Nissan Versa makes a left in front of us and we had no where to go, we fell silent and braced for impact. The car felt super solid for ultimately being a compact economy car. The engine is strong as hell. A bit slow off the line but once she's at speed....the rpms stay low like a truck in the 2.5L. Sport mode and the mirror blind spot indicators are worth everything. Its a drivers car and I'm proud of it for my budget. My next look is a 2021 CX-5.
Would you say that the 2019 FWD Mazda3 hatch is more fun than the civic? Which one handles better and has a better steering feel?
Any day mazda is way more fun than sluggish civic
Civic R, much better, but more pricey. Any other Civic, way behind Mazda 3 apart from rear seating space and boot space.
The quality of this videos and the effort put in bringing the best information is amazing!! Always a pleasure to watch 👍👏
Do the mirrors save in memory with the seats? Can't stand that my Mazda6 Signature doesn't have this.
Agreed. I think it's an oversight. At least the HUD is remembered. Our first world problems are real!
Similar fail in my GTI. But with German cars (and motorcycles) one simply has to accept the fact that the manufacturer knows best and your role is to shut up. :)
Yes, the seats, side mirrors and HUD settings are all synced together in memory.
@@Varekai0723 That's surprising and impressive in a category where a vehicle is less likely to be shared than in traditional "family" vehicles. Now if the rearview mirror were also sync'ed I'd be even more impressed. But that's asking too much, I suspect.
@@stephenhendricks103 Yeah, that would be neat! Does any car offer a power rearview mirror? In Canada, our spec has the rearview and side mirror with auto-dimming standard on the higher trim as well.
Watching a lot of these reviews now that Mazda has announced the 3 Turbo Hatch in AWD. Currently driving a 2016 Mazda6 GT and I really want the turbo and AWD options. This was really helpful.
Damn SG, the amount of work and detail you put into this is amazing. Thank you!