Mazda 3 hatchback 2020 in-depth review

Mazda 3 hatchback 2020 in-depth review - Carbuyer

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The Mazda3 has often been overlooked in the family hatchback class when compared to rivals such as the Ford Focus, Volkswagen Golf and the Vauxhall Astra. Mazda has pushed this latest generation model even more upmarket, with a stylish new design putting the Mazda3 into direct competition with the BMW 1 Series. But is the combination of economical petrol engines and striking design enough to give the Mazda3 a serious advantage over its rivals? Batch gives his verdict in the Carbuyer in-depth review.
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@ilker5465 4 жыл бұрын

Mazda definitely deserves much more recognition.

@alidaud258 3 жыл бұрын

yes it does its a great company. Their cars are great and some of them are better than toyota.

@kristians2704 3 жыл бұрын

@@alidaud258 toyota is only good at reliability

@jabiqq 4 жыл бұрын

No fake vents. Thumbs up from me.

@codexciv5265 4 жыл бұрын

Loved seeing the 3 getting the praise it deserves in this review, Mazda is such a class act!

@sic22l 4 жыл бұрын

I think there's too much praise for nicer plastics and some bolder design. The car itself can be pretty annoying in many aspects like the engine (slow, anemic and noisy at revs, vibrations in 2-cyl mode), very bad visibility from the inside (even front visibility is limited), cramped interior, no rear vents, Mazda's spec policy - if you're ok with less expensive model but you want lumbar support (which doesn't come as standard) you need to splurge 30% more moeny to buy the highest trim.

@LK-vv2xk 4 жыл бұрын

I respect this guy a lot. He doesn't follow the herd of motor journalists. Mazda is top draw. Car Wow would never acknowledge that.

@stephandolby 4 жыл бұрын

Probably because Mazda doesn't like Mat.

@LK-vv2xk 4 жыл бұрын

@@stephandolby Yeah, must be his German and Brit automobile bias.

@LK-vv2xk 4 жыл бұрын

@Fire Heart Agreed. E.g. When he did the "scratch test" in the Jaguar XE (a cabin full of cheap plastic) he was pretty charitable, whereas in the Mazda-CX5 (which literally had 1 tiny non-visible piece of cheap plastic) he located it and went to town in his critique. He isn't objective.

@melcanuck5951 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed with all you guys.... Mat's channel has too many views - it's success has gone to his head

@FenrirAlter 4 жыл бұрын

? He recommended this car. Dunno what u on about

@TheAdventureAuto 4 жыл бұрын

I'm starting to see these on the road more and more. The hatch looks so futuristic when in motion. Well above its price point, even at $30k. Great job Mazda!

@spb4900 4 жыл бұрын

my son bought this car back in september, agree with your review , excellent car, breaking the boring 'Big Vag' looks.. I like it so much , ive gone for its cousin, the new mazda CX30, another excellent car from mazda. love the drive of a normally/ non turbo car,. and the spec is better than the best out there

@fug33 4 жыл бұрын

Stephen Barnard wait until it starts rusting like every other mazda after a few years.. Ive got a mazda 6 that is a rust bucket at this point

@spb4900 4 жыл бұрын

@@fug33the cx30 will be gone by then, i change cars every 18 months..

@akie64 4 жыл бұрын

@@fug33 absolute tosh, Mazdas are brilliantly built cars and last for ages.

@NikA-wr6px 4 жыл бұрын

fug33 you must live in a humid climate or near a beach.

@fug33 4 жыл бұрын

@@akie64 www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2017/07/mazda-seems-rust-never-sleeps/

@jacekkaminski5698 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sold. If the practicality isn't on the top of your list, than it's hard to beat it.

@akie64 4 жыл бұрын

Great review of an excellent car. Mazda sales are very strong in NZ, I'm yet to drive this new 3 but was really impressed with the interior quality. Lovely to see Carbuyer testing all cars unlike Carwows obsessive and boring reviews on VAG BMW and Merc, no longer follow.

@lash9400 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to see Mazda make a GT/Mazdaspeed version of the 3.

@BrateTebra123 4 жыл бұрын

Not gonna happen, Mazda does not have the money to develop MazdaSpeed at the moment.

@waltervila33 4 жыл бұрын

Rumor says they will develop it with Toyota

@eucmike 4 жыл бұрын

@@BrateTebra123 Mazda has stated that the 2.5T will fit in no problem.. Some leaks to some forums say it will likely be released in North Amarica as the signature version! as a 2021 Model.

@MrDamodee 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought one and agree with everything he has said. I wittled my choice down to this and Mercedes a class but the Mercedes was just poor value for money and the Mazda just drove better. The equipment Mazda gives you is just amazing too! Is Mazda the best kept secret of the automotive world in 2020??

@blicknessraven 4 жыл бұрын

Has been since 2003 really, when the first 6 burst on the scene...

@bill7481 4 жыл бұрын

Shhh! Don't tell anyone! That's why they are still affordable. On a more serious note: I had the opportunity to compare the 6 to the competition -Accord, Camry, Sonata, etc.- at the NY International Auto Show. They definitely look and feel more premium.

@Cruiser203 4 жыл бұрын

Seems like a secret in Europe. Mazda sells tons of cars here in North America.

@erebostd 4 жыл бұрын

But they only have small engines 🙁 I have a Mercedes E450, and I would try out a small cheap Mazda 6 or so - but they stop under 200hp, that's just silly if you drive 30-35k miles a year like me...

@anairaqiyahbibi 4 жыл бұрын

@@erebostd lol what? I have a signature and it has 250 hp and 310 lbs feet of torque. Not gonna win a drag race but it's enough power for daily driving.

@joaofarinha7953 4 жыл бұрын

It's a bit of a shame the rather dark and tight back seats , but other than that , I just love it. I am gonna buy one... wait I just realized I can't afford it 😅😅

@mannycalavera2335 4 жыл бұрын

Same here. I am looking at 2019 released cars to plan my next car in 2023 when they become affordable.

@FlamboyanToPossuM 4 жыл бұрын

I look forward to getting one of these. Be it new or used, I can actually aspire to get this, and this is why I love Mazda!

@themanipulator1 4 жыл бұрын

If this had a German badge on it then it would be completely adored by all car journalists. They'd be obsessed with it. They get away producing such average cars at insane prices (Mercedes in particular)

@sic22l 4 жыл бұрын

Not really, Germans are obsessed with practicality so with tight interior, tiny boot and poor visibility in all directions it would be criticized just like every other car. Same applies to the anemic engine.

@ClearVista 4 жыл бұрын

Got a Mazda2 back in August. Best car I've ever had. Would love a Mazda3

@Sixteen0Four 4 жыл бұрын

I test drove a Mazda 2 before getting the new 3. The differece is night and day. The highest trim 2 interior can't even compete with what you get in the cheapest 3.

@ClearVista 4 жыл бұрын

@@Sixteen0Four I'm sure...My budget just couldn't stretch that far. Hopefully in a few years.

@Miha-ii3dy 2 жыл бұрын

@Christopher Nah, skip the 2. For your first car I'd recommend you get a used Toyota Corolla/Auris (with a good service history, of course) and then go for a new Mazda 3 or 6 or whatever a few years down the road when you got the cash. "But why not go for a used Mazda 3 now instead?" Here are two reasons: 1. The Mazda 3 is more expensive in general and they're also *slightly* less reliable cars than Toyota's (first-car buyers usually need the car with the best reliability/cost ratio - and nothing beats a Toyota in that regard). 2. The Toyota will make you a better driver and also make you appreciate the improvements in the driving experience more once you'll switch to the Mazda. If you just buy a Mazda now, you won't know what you have, so to speak, and will not be able to appreciate it.

@robertlangham2356 4 жыл бұрын

Phew, about time. Excellent review. I liked the look of the 3 but many reviewers were pretty unimpressed & failed to see its appeal, all a bit ...meh. Thank goodness someone is capable of seeing the beauty of this great little car 👍.

@MosesKaldor 4 жыл бұрын

Picked up my Mazda3 in May 2019. From my driving experience I can agree with most of this review. The analogue fuel gauge is the current level in your tank and the digital gauge is your estimated range. Interior has picked up a few rattles such as in the drivers door and an intermittent one in the dash.

@mountainlife8056 4 жыл бұрын

Take it back if under warranty

@Jon77777 4 жыл бұрын

I was blown away by the trousers and coat combo personally 🧐

@markuslc1888 4 жыл бұрын

i was also flashed by the mazda 3 driving experience, if u don’t need a practical hatch with loads of kneeroom in the back, you are good 2 go

@Fthampus 4 жыл бұрын

3:47 you can change the middle fuel dial to a "estimated range" number in the settings. (literally the only customization for the digital gauge) for example: it shows "600km" for me on a full tank. it also makes the left dial for fuel economy show a number instead, for example "6.7 l/100km" it looks way better and is much easier to understand in my opinion!

@johnnydelicado 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing review. Is there any chance to review the new CX-30? I'm curious about that one. Did anyone tested both cars?

@MattMixed 4 жыл бұрын

My honeymoon phase is still not over after almost 6 months of driving this beauty:-)

@metoo3773 4 жыл бұрын

Hows the ride quality? Our cx3 is a bit firm and looking at this now

@buchajo 3 жыл бұрын

I just got this car this week and I’m thinking the honeymoon will never be over!

@sob6664 4 жыл бұрын

Hello I have a Mazda GRand Tourism 2012 and just hityy 138000 miles..the car is amazing drives like a dream...looks brand new I keep the car up to date on everything...when I used to lived in Kalispell Montana..the only big thing I did was to buy snow tires and that car was amazing ... Never got stuck and drove perfectly in the snow and i had to drive into the mountains...And know AWD...can't wait to drive it....and trade my 2012 for the new one..with AWD...my dog will love it...she goes with me every where and the hatch does the job,her bed is in the trunk and she feels safe in there...

@RavenSwart 4 жыл бұрын

Would love to see you review the Mazda 2, great review as always.

@kienfung3045 4 жыл бұрын

Most beautifull in his class with a Normal size engine.

@MrWalker1000 4 жыл бұрын

Vw is better looking

@kienfung3045 4 жыл бұрын

@@MrWalker1000 Funny joke. Vw is better with "software" you mean. 😂

@MrWalker1000 4 жыл бұрын

@@kienfung3045 better looks and more features.

@kienfung3045 4 жыл бұрын

@@MrWalker1000 better looks? For a blind person maybe. Silly you.

@jdmguy44 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely car the new Mazda 3. I used to own a 2013 (mk2) 3 which I was really happy with. These days driving a 2018 Mazda 2 as a daily. Mazda make great cars.

@sequentialgear 4 жыл бұрын

I test drove this car some months ago, and it just feels special, doesn't feel or look like something mass produced. In Portugal, you can get the version with 18 inch wheels for about the same as any 1.0 or 1.2 petrol Corolla, Civic, Focus, etc. Amazing value for something that feels and looks so special. I would love to own one.

@mendistudio 4 жыл бұрын

A bit pricey in Spain though, at least if you compare it to the new Ford Focus or Corolla.

@sequentialgear 4 жыл бұрын

@@mendistudio strangely enough, I can see that in Spain they cost about the same as in Portugal. But Mazda is making a big effort here to keep the prices relatively appealing. A similarly specced focus with a 1.0 costs about 25000€. As you know, in Portugal you pay higher taxes the higher the engine displacement. So we are being ripped of by other brands with 1.0 three cylinder engines! It's a shame they don't sell the 3 with a 1.5 petrol as the previous generation did.

@sic22l 4 жыл бұрын

Good for you because here in Poland the very base Mazda 3 costs as much as fully optioned Ford Focus. Thing is - Ford constantly offer good rebates, said Focus can be had for 10-15% off the sticker price, with Mazda 2% is most you can have. You need to pay 10% more to get less equipment, more anemic and louder engine but a few nicer plastics inside.

@sequentialgear 4 жыл бұрын

@@sic22l good for me? I still can't afford it... ☹️

@pardiimre 4 жыл бұрын

How does Mazda 3's manual transmission and gear selector compare to a BMW 1 series manual? Which one is more fun to shift with?

@rabit818 4 жыл бұрын

Simplifying the engine line is practical for the manufacturer. The styling is beautiful. Good for Mazda.

@haidersohail1649 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Stunning Vehicle. Hope it does well in the UK

@crimsoncloud6352 4 жыл бұрын

Just got the m3 yesterday with the red leather seats and the aerodynamic sport package.

@julianlee2 4 жыл бұрын

Bought the 2.0 sedan. Absolutely love it, such a joy to drive and own... Feels very premium, better built than some of the expensive badges. However, the very capable chassis can definitely handle more power....

@duncanidaho7494 4 жыл бұрын

It looks premium but it doesn’t drive like a premium car... the body feels very weak and the noise level in the car is above average...

@gubocci 4 жыл бұрын

@@duncanidaho7494 you definitely don't have first hand knowledge so just keep on trolling like you do, air head.

@duncanidaho7494 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a moron but unlike you sir I owned in the last 12 years a couple of cars such as : mazda 3, BMW 530 and 328i, 1 toyota yaris, vw beetle, mercedes c class coupe and an audi a3. So i know exactly what i am talking about, that mazda is 0 premium, even compared to my current audi a3

@JB-ki9ql 4 жыл бұрын

Great review my friend.

@gkelly34 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent review, I’m sold!

@GeordsYouTube 4 жыл бұрын

Just cross your fingers the collision detection system doesn’t just randomly slam on the brakes, well as the recall suggests

@deanzukafli1636 4 жыл бұрын

Havent got time to test drive one of this yet, but had a good experience with mazda 2 hatch. That lil car was quick and effin responsive, expecting this one would be twice as good

@dandachild11 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2015 Mazda 3 I bought used in feb 2019 and will be getting this new 3 in 2-3 years. Can’t see my self in any of the competitors. From the looks, the driving and interior this is my pick. Oh and the saloon shape of the 3 is pretty sexy as well 😉

@JB-ki9ql 4 жыл бұрын

Great review 👏

@davidrandall266 4 жыл бұрын

Nice one Batch, fantastic review as per usual but where's Ginny?

@minbajunid 2 жыл бұрын

Mazda 3 2021 myself here. I have to admit, the driving experience is so comfortable, quiet and you will notice the turning has so much grip and effortless.

@samreimann4233 2 жыл бұрын

And do you find it economic? How far do you get on a full tank? I took one for a test drive with the skyactiv g and felt like it had more than enough power for everyday driving.

@minbajunid 2 жыл бұрын

@@samreimann4233 I find it very economical for everyday driving . I had RAV4. I drives to work 12 days in a month. I filled it up every 2 weeks. With Mazda, every 3 weeks and a bit in a month.

@samreimann4233 2 жыл бұрын

@@minbajunid thank you, that's helpful, trying to decide whether I'm going to step out of a 1 litre turbo and wasn't sure if I would spend more on fuel 👍

@Kobra31677 4 жыл бұрын

I picked up the saloon / sedan GT Sport tech Skyactiv X with the White leather. Best car I've driven, love driving it!

@iceemperor1109 4 жыл бұрын

Is it as quiet in the cabin (road noise) as an Audi A3?

@brian_mwaura 4 жыл бұрын

Great review, Batch! Sure the car has it's own compromises but it's not a basis for over-emphasis. I guess the 2 fuel gauges measure the fuel level and kilometre range separately. Also the N/A engine might be a bit lethargic, but still is appropriate for normal driving. All in all, this car is seriously good and different.

@vilmosballa5214 4 жыл бұрын

Agree, mine is a base version and a done already 10000 km, great car which feels different from the other ones.

@kayak1969p 3 жыл бұрын

getting mine in october :) .....soul red crystal looks so sweet cant wait :)

@-DC- 4 жыл бұрын

New class leader by a mile .

@ljakrtsh1 4 жыл бұрын

By which criteria?

@J4_ouu 4 жыл бұрын

Deffo a stretch

@toxy3580 4 жыл бұрын

Hardly. Harsh ride and poor handling. Not impressive at all.

@Mangofresh2012 4 жыл бұрын

Not a chance

@jamescarson6681 4 жыл бұрын

@@toxy3580 Harsh ride and poor handling compared to what?

@ampm9771 3 жыл бұрын

I must say that he has really grown into his role.

@wiliwilin4976 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is in love with this new 3 and he is damn right .My friends would always make fun of my 2nd gen 3 & 6 but hey they dont know what they re missing.In a few months i ll be buying a new ride , it would be a mazda for sure but i have hard time picking a model .Would it be a 3 or a 6? hard to decide a this point

@emasinwebs 4 жыл бұрын

I would like to watch a review of 2019 Skoda superb scout 2.0 tsi with 272 Hp on your channel. Thanks

@Crosshead1 4 жыл бұрын

It’s a pity you guys don’t get the 2.5 litre engine we get here in Australia. It totally transforms the car. It’s not a hot hatch like a VW GTI but it’s much quicker and more relaxed to drive than the 2.0 litre, especially in automatic form. Virtually no one buys manuals here (about 5% of Mazda3 sales). We get the 2.0 litre Skyactiv X engine later in 2020. We also get rear AC vents in the centre console. No one else seems to get them, except I think Malaysia. Very odd.

@GeordiLaForgery 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds nice! I wonder how the Skyactiv X reliability is since it's kind of a new thing for mazda.

@chitaristu88 4 жыл бұрын

Great review. I'm planning to test the car on the road in January and then putting a deposit down. Too bad you get the BOSE Soundsystem only on the higher trims, because even the entry level gets a lot of kit.

@sic22l 4 жыл бұрын

Theres' nothing to regret, it's not much better than the base stereo.

@hrob6381 3 жыл бұрын

So 2 litre mild hybrid is better than the normal 2 litre? Acceleration and consumption I mean

@brianrocks7277 4 жыл бұрын

Great review of a great car!

@TechwithJono 4 жыл бұрын

This mazda or the volkswagen golf mk8?

@77arceus 3 жыл бұрын

Really loved this review and am considering getting a Mazda 3 myself... but can I just point out: *naturally aspirated* *2 litre supercharged*

@EVil-ob8in 8 ай бұрын

I bought the previous model in 2018 for my wife because I wanted to get her something I would want to drive. I haven’t driven a manual car in years but I agree about the gearbox being good as it really is a pleasure to make gear changes. I would definitely chose the Mazda 3 ahead of BMW, Mercedes and Audi.

@43scooter 4 жыл бұрын

Mazda should have made this as a stationwagon as well:D Would be an excellent car for many, who does not want or need a huge wagon:)

@hsvcommodore4111 4 жыл бұрын

Amen! Been saying this for a long time, this would be my family car as the 6 is too big for me and I refuse to buy an suv!

@43scooter 4 жыл бұрын

@@hsvcommodore4111 and we would get the best of every world, with the excellent driving experiense. Fun handling stearing, good economy, nice suspension, more room in the back seat and a big boot as well! This should e a no-brainer for Mazda!:D

@hsvcommodore4111 4 жыл бұрын

thomas risan agree, would love one

@Jay-B1750 4 жыл бұрын

It's the only new hatchback I like on the market presently, I was disappointed to learn there isn't going to be an MPS version or anything 200+ bhp, and I totally agree with the interior it was exquisite!!!!

@a_ni_ma_l 2 жыл бұрын

Apart from in the US where it will have 4x4 and a turbo

@Jay-B1750 2 жыл бұрын

@@a_ni_ma_l I'm sure they would sell ok in the UK

@a_ni_ma_l 2 жыл бұрын

@@Jay-B1750 I'm sure they would, they are so underpowered currently.

@rayluckman9324 3 жыл бұрын

Picking up my 2020 gt hatchback in few days I have 2020cx5 rental amazing

@theshowman8478 4 жыл бұрын

Love it. I would buy one.

@keithisaacs6092 4 жыл бұрын

Good car but will it out sell focus or golf no its just not practical enough .

@bill7481 4 жыл бұрын

Great review! Thanks!

@fredzeppelin3969 2 жыл бұрын

Here in the states, we have a 2.0L 155 HP, a 2.5L 186 HP, and a 2.5L Turbo 250 HP. I always wonder about how different cars are in other markets.

@AR-zr1om 4 жыл бұрын

Why didn't they use the 2.0 from the mx5 🤔 it's the same motor but way more power

@mindspinn311 4 жыл бұрын

Not sure which automatic transmission is sold in the UK, but the 6 speed auto in the US is very good, albeit a bit outdated. I like it more than the 8 speed auto in my Golf. Unfortunately the manual can only be had in the very top trim and very limited quantities, which is not as it was in the last generation. We also don’t get Skyactiv-X yet, maybe next year. All trims get the 2.5L Skyactiv-G.

@paulb4uk 4 жыл бұрын

Good to see a 2.0 petrol engine not keen on tiny engines

@jamiegarth3146 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for talking about the manual transmission!

@ianburgess1436 4 жыл бұрын

The autobox is really good, kickdown is very quick. Pity it's only a 6 speeder.

@davmay11 4 жыл бұрын

Very good looking from the front.

@bcnicholas123 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to buy one

@Ivan-bg1jp 4 жыл бұрын

Sad, it costs 30k USD here in the Philippines, but with rear AC vents

@africa_explained_tv 4 жыл бұрын

God I love this car so much!

@barryjmarling 4 жыл бұрын

Great looking car.😍

@pb5x5 4 жыл бұрын

It doesn't have two fuel gauges it has a fuel and a coolant temp gauges as all cars should have but don't any more.

@Formulozza1 4 жыл бұрын

It does have two fuel gauges. Look to the left of the coolant temp gauge, there is another fuel gauge as well as the one on the right of the coolant temp gauge.

@yellowhammer3 4 жыл бұрын

My neighbor has the top trim sedan version, it is very nice

@heromacpayne5548 4 жыл бұрын

what is this ? the Carwow discount version ?

@grahamrichards2816 4 ай бұрын

This Car is fabulous a beautifully thought out car

@user-mb8ep5eq5m 4 жыл бұрын

My car mazda :) But mazda 2 :(

@kendelion 4 жыл бұрын

still better than other small hatchbacks!

@Krzysiufpp 4 жыл бұрын

I have 2 from 2016 and 3 from 2019 and 2 isn't as bad as you may think, in some ways it is better, it feels so light and the manual is bit sharper, its small engine feels a bit more sporty too when downshifting :P

@user-mb8ep5eq5m 4 жыл бұрын

@@kendelion mini : am I joke to you

@kendelion 4 жыл бұрын

SON of PEWDIEPIE you’re the son of pewdiepie but mazda 2 really is better than the toyota aqua, honda fit, and other same size ones

@kendelion 4 жыл бұрын

@@user-mb8ep5eq5m In Japan, Mini is expensive than Mazda. I have a Benz A-Class and it's double the price of the top spec mazda, yet the mazda is still quieter, more efficient, and has lower maintenance cost. :(

@grantmarshall3026 4 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one to think this looks like an original seat leon? Not a bad thing either

@boomer3140 4 жыл бұрын

I have same feelings. Back look exactly same as Leon with his C pillar being big

@mendistudio 4 жыл бұрын

It does a bit indeed.

@jdmguy44 4 жыл бұрын

I agree. The rear is reminiscent of a mk1 Leon. Shame the Leon has now morphed into a generic Golf like lump.

@265justy 4 жыл бұрын

People see cars in other cars..The new Focus hatch looks very like the Gen 2 Mazda 3. But this car is far more stylish than a Leon.

@ianjames9360 4 жыл бұрын

Looks a bit like the Datsun 200 sx. I'm looking at one tomorrow.

@rekahnmonis73 4 жыл бұрын

Digital fuel meter is actually an average distance-to-fuel meter and not an actual readout of how full your tank is

@Reebok4523 4 жыл бұрын

why did he not get the premium model when your gonna compare it to bmw an benz

@jurgenvanhest9913 4 жыл бұрын

I want one....now!

@helmulu4016 4 жыл бұрын

The 3 has been a massive seller here in Australia. Focus is almost invisible here.

@davidperry3531 4 жыл бұрын

Not any more!

@Dr23rippa 10 ай бұрын

Hopefully in the next update the screen will be integrated and flush into the dash with a 21-9 aspect ratio with 2k OLED so when you're parked up you can watch films. Then they can upgrade the sound system from Bose to Focal Home cinema speakers or wharfdale.

@velvirek 4 жыл бұрын

I would love to own this car but best I can afford is M3 2013-2014 which I plan to buy in 2020...

@HFStuart 3 жыл бұрын

Channeling his inner Quentin Wilson

@davidckj1 4 жыл бұрын

Weird how U.K. only has the skyactive G 2.0L 122hp trim while the rest of the world have the more explosive skyactiveG 2.0L 162hp trim. Well apparently now that has been sorted out by the 2.0L 180hp skyactive X

@sic22l 4 жыл бұрын

Not just UK, the entire EU gets either 2.0 122hp or 180hp Skyactiv-X for 15% extra.

@MrChihinwong 4 жыл бұрын

Mazda's design is nice, as always.

@fransveldhoen3364 4 жыл бұрын

Since when is the People Vehicle posh ?

@thomasatanto 3 жыл бұрын

I think Mazda has done a great job with the new Mazda 3. It ticks all the right boxes for me, has good looks, good amount of standard equipment compared to audi and vw and good reliability record. If I was getting the Mazda 3, I would get the skyactiv-x engine as it has the efficiency of a diesel and the smoothness of a petrol engine. The best of both worlds.

@zippygundoo5852 4 жыл бұрын

So beautiful 😍

@liammacleod587 Жыл бұрын

shake those hands, knows what comments equal

@Tibchy91 4 жыл бұрын

The sedan is looking even better I think

@69memnon69 4 жыл бұрын

In terms of gauges... One is the fuel level and the other is fuel economy (it shows fuel consumption and estimated range)... The digital view can also be changed. Not sure why the euro press don’t like the auto. Likely because the market is manual biased and most of the euro brands use dct’s, which is are poor performing in stop\ go traffic and cost an arm and a leg to repair. The auto in the Mazda is very smooth for normal day to day driving and will be more reliable over the longer term (than a dct or cvt). While the manual is great, you lose a lot of the adaptive cruise control functionality when opting for it. I love driving a manual but most of my commute is in stop\ go traffic and I’m not sure that I’d give up the comfort of having the adaptive cruise control (which will bring the car to a stop and then resume by itself). That being said, my Australian Mazda 3 is a 2.5L (which is about as powerful as the skyactiv X). The torque on these engines makes the auto a more palatable choice. I used to purchase golfs exclusively, as other brands always felt like a massive downgrade in terms of perceived quality. I‘m now in my second Mazda 3. The mazda’s have been faultless mechanically, whereas the vw’s became costly to maintain as they aged.

@markscars1069 4 жыл бұрын

I love the modern Mazdas. Alas they’re too small for our needs though.

@awan27 4 жыл бұрын

This is trying to be alfa romeo Brera from 2006 hence looking better then current competition but brera still looks much better.

@SB-ed4gz 4 жыл бұрын

I guess Mazda decided to make the rear seats to be the size in between of a civic and a Mercedes coupe. I own one and hardly ever put anyone in the back, so it works for me.