I love it. I want it.

Nope I get Subaru AWD Test the car in snow and ice

Feels like a huge mistake to not have a manual in an AWD version

Well Mazda it's a start. You've brought back AWD. Now just bring up the HP & Torque alongside a manual option for the enthusiast. Or better yet toss in a Turbo or Supercharger and that 2.5L engine. Stop being so conservative and cheap for once. Is it so wrong to splurge? This is a great step forward but your just not there. It's not the remarkable MS6 of the day but your coming closer to that mile stone. For once I'd just like to be blown out of the water instead of seeing these conservative choices year after year after year.

The front 50% looks good. The rest of the car looks like an unfinished final paper you submit to your professor. That C pillar/rear quarter panel is ugly as f*ck. The rear looks like a smaller Chevy Traverse. Now you can’t unsee that. I hope they update the mazda 6 with this infotainment and with AWD.

Finally someone who gets it. Thank you!!

yes. i have the car and thats how i use it. works great.

I was triggered seeing them just push straight into it instead of tilting the middle part up and down.

I was going to say it if someone else hadn't lol.

Thank you for saying this. I've had the car for six months and haven't once accidentally pushed the wrong button :P The steering wheel controls are excellent.

Does "The Straightpipes" name mean these 2 guys are claiming they're heterosexual?

Do you think hippos are the sexiest animals? This thing looks like a hippo. Civic Type R looks like a shark. Shark > Hippo

@@WhirlingMusic Civic type R looks like a design hotwheels rejected because it was too ridiculous

@@WhirlingMusic I would not buy the Civic R because it looks like it is trying too hard to be cool. What I WANT is for the performance of that Civic R to be in this Mazda 3 AWD. Different cars for different folks, I suppose.

I don't really know about american hatchbacks but in europe we definitely have better looking hatchbacks.

Hello 👑

This comment didn’t age well with launch of CX 50

@@AmitojdeepSinghBrar its still a good looking crossover are you blind

Grosse H. I agree

do you use turn signal?

Except for the music audio... it stinks. Disappointing. Never works right.

I really like lexus design too, especially the ES and LS

I like Honda/Acura designs.

actually they dont have it at all in any of their vehicles which is a very good thing

@@souls3029 and that's one of the reasons why Mazda is my favorite Asian car manufacturer

souls3029 And people aren't buying Mazda.. They're still buying Jeeps(shitty Fiat), Kia's & Hyundai's. Kia & Hyundai are great but the greater populus dosen't know the difference or does not care :P

Nothing wrong with CVT. Depends on the type of car what is most suitable.

@2WIREG That happens yes, if you're incapable of driving it as it's intended

I know, right. It looked amazing

I didn't even notice that until you pointed it out, but that is incredible. Wow.

Probably stabilized in post production. Regardless of how, is still a great shot, perfect execution

it's so stabilized it looks like a movie with static car and fake background moving over the green screen :)

The part before looked like a Forza Motorsport 8 preview.

carmelita dulin Haha...enjoy it ...lots of fun :)

I always tell folks who ask why I buy Mazdas; because it's the frugal person's BMW!

I test drove the new Mazda 3 and my GOD is it impressive. The interior is absolutely beautiful, especially in red. It made me sad to get back into my 2009 Mazda 3, which now feels cheap. I want one

I also have a BMW 3 series but I kinda feel like buying one of these

@carmelita dulin how does it feel after 8 months, I'm considering one

A good amount of states don't require a front license plate, just check. But people always assume their state requires that because I see Alfa Romeos with front license ALL the time

Ray Wei Well I live in the northeast and the police seems to be nuts giving tickets for a lack of front plates.

tons go without in CA even though it's required (including my miata) heheh

Calisto Riviera Jersey is whole other level of crazy.

Car clubs all over the country are petitioning their respective states to have no front plate for classic cars.

YO the driveguyde, redline reviews, alex on autos, and now the Straight pipes came out with mazda 3 videos within like 15 minutes of each other

stradivarius151 thats because mazda didn’t want them to post them till today

u mean ad!

@@XxGamerSixSevenxX I disagree.

Im sorry, this car looks absolutely beautiful, but AWD and no manual is a big dealbreaker

I'm picking up the exact car this week with awd! Can't wait!

No issues up to this day or you found a bit of an issue. I heard they have issues. Is this true

MrPicky400 the only issue I’ve had is the heated seats. The module would turn them off and they couldn’t be turned back on. Quick fix at the dealership and they work fine. That’s the only issue I’ve had in 6 months.

@@lanespecker thanks bro. I jealous u at the moment

MrPicky400 I absolutely love it!

RX8: Am i a joke to you ?

@@caralho5237 Well I mean, the RX-8 hasn't been in production for a while. That's not really relevant to modern Mazdas.

Until the body and strut towers rot out. Class A tech.

Matt Blackwood Their Diesel engines have so many issues even Mazda can’t fix after numerous recalls.

@@vicalam Maybe it's because I'm American but there isn't even a diesel option for purchase here.

6 months later, it sadly seems like they're not going to make a hothatch 3 version. Really sad, I would have bought one instantly. If you're into fun hot hatches right now the new Focus ST seems to make me most sense overall. It's a shame because I'm confident a 3 would have dethroned it.

GUESS WHAT BOYS, WE GOT A TURBO

Yeah, unfortunately the speed ain't coming back. Makes me even more thankful for my '13 Speed3. I heard they're dropping a turbocharged model soon, but not in a manual transmission. So, not a Mazdaspeed. It's a shame but I can't say I'm surprised.

How did they did it? That camera on top of the car?

@@kristiancasipit6005 Probably a 360 camera as I see the stand base attached on the windshield

Looks amazing 😍

2 years later, do you still have it? And how’s it holding up?

@@joshuawalker7038I am actually currently driving the 6 we leased at the same time. I would still rather have my 3 back, but some circumstances led to me having to get rid of it. Our lease is up for the 6 next month and I wish I could find a 3 used that isn’t crazily priced, but it seems like the manuals were hard to come by and demand a bit of a premium. (Let alone the market is still crazy even if it is starting to subside) It was a great car, still wish they’d put the manual in the turbo 3. I’ve driven it with the auto and it’s fine, but a stick in that would really make it a more true hot hatch.

@@joshuawalker7038 I guess I didn’t really talk about what I liked/disliked. I’ll do some bullet points. -Pros: styling, interior quality, Bose stereo sounded great, good steering, great shifter/clutch, pretty quiet inside, I had some fun backroad drives in it for sure (maybe not quite as fun as my prior mini Cooper s but still fun)reliable-was bulletproof while I had it -Cons: backseat is relatively cramped, trunk/hatch isn’t crazy big (always had to fold the back seats for my golf clubs), isn’t amazing in the snow might be tires but awd versions I’ve driven were much better, decent blind spot in the c pillars on both sides. Get around it with good safety tech and rear view camera. Gas mpg was ok for a small naturally aspirated hatch around 27mpg. Maybe I drove it too spirited too often. Hah. At the end of the day like my first comment. I’d definitely get one again and would recommend to someone looking for a well styled, fun, almost luxury, reliable hatch.

Timothy L It’s definitely because of the C pillar

@@chrispoland3637 I Love everything about this car, both Sedan and hatchback, except that big C pilar

The massive C-pillar isn't actually the problem when you look at how bulbous and high the rear hatch panel and bumper are compared to the rest of the car. If they made the rear more cohesive with the curvature of the roofline then the Mazda would be shaped like a bullet instead of a gaming mouse.

The back looks higher than the front, I think mostly because the rear bumper sits so much higher than the sideskirts. And the front end is very sharp but the body lines looked melted down.

A lot of designers say if something takes more time to get used to it´s likely going to stay modern for a longer time. Once you see what the c pillar does you´re probably going to like it. It´s all about the reflections. You gotta see the car moving

You can also force 1080p to get widescreen via developer options.

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lol

Lmao dead.

Lmao

awesome choice my man. Enjoy it!

I know, 2020 Subaru Legacy, right??

Hatch is awful front/rear, but front end of sedan isn't any better.

The 3 sedan is the best looking car in its class imo

The sedan does look much better, the hatch is horrible.

@@NukePooch1 You need glasses man. Lol

ME TOO!!! the new front lip and rear spoiler look awesome on the turbo.

@@jerwatson79 They look beautiful forsure, if you want a more in depth look I recommend checking out the Signature Mazda 3 released 2020 in Japan. :D

It’s happening

Anybody hear about an estimated price yet?

@@hl72791 go to their website

Exactly. Couldnt have said it better myself

Thanks

I thought I was the only "window shopper" of pretty cars 😁

Lots more!

Not happening

Nah not a spoiler. Looks fucking childish. But a performance version would be awesome

Maybe Saleen or someone will come out with a sportier body kit.

aka new Mazdaspeed 3, not going to happen though sadly

No manual WTF. Under powered. Guess it is between Honda so or Elantra gt N line

Thanks, we're trying to get one this year

Did you end up getting one?

Ahahahahahahahahhaa, thank you!! I was like : he reminds me of some dude on TV!!

iXii000 I like it too

I like it

they said it looks better in person

As I brit I find sedan versions of hatches really weird. So dw we think the hatch looks better too xD

I love the hatch

Awesome

Great meeting you!

still happy with it 4 years later?

Happy with it 8+ years later now (2024). Still running solid 😊

@@sfludd awesome to hear! definitely adding it to my list

But are you going to BUY it? I don't understand comments like these.

BloodySinner Lmao exactly I remember when everyone was bitching cause no more accord coupe but if people were actually buying them, then they’d keep it LOL

mazda awd is fwd most of the time. If you dont have harsh winters in your area is just a waste of money to get the awd version

@@bloodysinner9456 Why would I take the effort to watch it and comment if I weren't even remotely interested in buying one?

And the turbo in this car.

Thnks

F, we don't need front licence plates where i live

I live in cali and I just use the rear plate

I know this is a year ago but the Stinger GT Limited is amazing as well. Oddly I have the Mazda 3 and my husband had the Stinger. Both are great but I'd say the stinger is harder to get in and out of because I'm so short and the seats are low. Overall I think the Mazda is more comfortable.

@@kiedragerl8119 Hey :) I bought a 2019 Stinger GT about 8 months ago and I couldn't be happer with it! Glad you like the Mazda 3!

@@JeffNoel glad you like it! We love ours too.

You'll love it..

You’ll never go back

Me too, I have the money to buy one, but will never buy an automatic car.