2010 Mazda Mazda3

Cars.com's Dave Thomas takes a look at the 2010 Mazda Mazda3 at the Road America track in Wisconsin. It competes with the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla.
Shot and produced by: Lindsay Bjerregaard, Sarah Gersh and Matthew Avery
Edited by: Lindsay Bjerregaard
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[@noelbonny1768]

This car looks so sporty.

[@DarkPhysicx]

It's always funny when people say the impreza will beat this, evo will win...blah blah. Not everyone buys cars to freaking street race.

[@marciotube3001]

I bought the mazda3 hatchback GT last week. Its black, it has heated seat, power seat, heated side mirrors, stability control, traction control, windshield rain sensors etc etc etc bose sound system... I looooooove it! i paid $24,984. Worth every penny. Its cooler than my dads 2008 BMW 330I. GREAT CAR FOR ME WHILE GOING TO SCHOOL! im 23...

[@mookerman19]

This is the happiest vehicle known to man. It's stoked just to be a car. ZOOM ZOOM! :D You see it, now you can't unsee it.

[@MazdaUSA]

Nice!

[@DeadlyKnot]

used to own one, love Mazda so much.

[@paddleboy84]

I think the CAr looks great! I'm picking up my five door S tonight!

[@pmlopmlop]

My father bought one last week, he drove his 626 for almost 10 years... got time to buy a new one.. :-) it's a great car, and so freaking beautiful

[@JasonGafar]

Great review mate! I feel Mazda is such a great bang for your buck. I'm always amazed at these cars. As someone who would ideally rather have a Volkswagen Golf but can't afford it, I don't feel in the least that I'm making a sacrifice to opt for the Mazda instead. Zoom Zoom!!

[@manif3stacion]

I think it looks amazing, also the people that say it looks ugly is because they're jealous that they don't have it. I'm not being a smart ass or anything, its just that, when you see it in person and sit inside the car, you will fall in love with it. ;)

[@veetour]

@Dextersmama mazda 3 is pretty reliable. I had the 2004 and it still runs like new. Make sure you do regular oil changes and follow the factory maintenance schedule. Your Mazda 3 should run well with few maintenance problems.

[@jozza81]

I'm not talking about factories mate, the actual design of the focus uses the same chassis and engine as the 3. Ever looked at the back of a budweiser? Chances are that it's not made in germany. Beer can be made the same anywhere, so can cars.

[@fegue2]

Also,i don't know about other markets ,but here in Canada this Mazda3 comes with a nice chrome accent across the front bumper ,so smile or not,i chose this car instead of the Civic or Corolla...ZOOM ZOOM...

[@MrIBdude]

I love this care I just got one this week and its sporty, fun, good gas milage, and the technology in it is superb defiantly a smart buy!!

[@dolcevitausa]

I have a Mazda 3 Grand Touring model and really like the car. Hate the GPS in the 2006 model because it is not user friendly but everything else is great about this car. I prefer this to the E 55 AMG that resides right beside it!

[@Paradiddler45]

I wish the review was more in-depth, but at least the car looks better in video than it does it pictures.

[@gophop]

cross shopped Golf, Cruize, 2nd Gen tC. Got MZ3 S with 6speed. I come from VR6s and boosted H4s, so anything in subcompact was great on fuel economy. Main concern was power and handling. MZ3 is clear winner.

[@atoosas]

I like it too. Plus, the smiley front was done to make the car more aerodynamic and to cool the engine more efficiency. It was done for efficiency, not design.

[@keebearfull]

the smile does stand out on the non black and dark grey colors. I would avoid the bright colors for that reason. It is a very good little car. I'm on my 2nd one. A Great drive!

[@fegue2]

I have to be honest,i can see every day more and more and more of this new mazda3 2010 ,which proves that people do not care at all about that,also i you see the car in person you do not notice nothing at all,plus i have to say it's a nice car,also you have to put the front License plate there....

[@carfreak8394]

Maybe I'm just leanant when it comes to styling, but I like how this car looks. It would definitely be on my test-drive list if I were looking for a compact car.

[@EmmysCoolVids123]

Would this be a good first car? Is it affordable to buy it now in 2021?

[@turbo311]

I miss my 2004 Mazda3 hatch. Would love one of these new ones, but I'm waiting for the new Mazdaspeed version.

[@denniski]

i just had one (base model) and it's awesome! test drive first guys and do the judgment then compare it with corollas, civic, lancer, for the same money i'll take this over the rest any day

[@J.Stargaze]

i like this one, hatchback only, either steel gray or black look best, and manual is a must, thinking of trading in my speed6 for this since its too expensive for me.

[@Dextersmama]

I'm thinking about getting a new one of these. Are they pretty reliable? How is the warranty?

[@Nestlewow]

i was going to trade my 06 mazda 6 5-door for a new 3 but decided not to because i just cannot stand the front, last generation of 6 also looks better

[@KPKonliner]

@bcarby dat was my first impression,but as soon as u compare it with da other mazda line up,u'll get to realize dat da smile is exotic like maserati n peugeot

[@atoosas]

I know. I like it. I like a lot of things about this car. I look forward to when I'll be able to afford the Grand Touring.

[@jonworthy3011]

1:54 12.1 mpg???

[@Bruce_Kang]

damn

[@jozza81]

The focus is based on the same chassis, uses the same engine, and is lighter? Ford always skimp on the finish and build quality, but as for acceleration / handling, they are similar.

[@jozza81]

What's a "Muzda"? Anyway, This is prob. the most agreeable review I've seen. It is very similar, don't reject it for it's looks - soon it will be common, making the old model look outdated.

[@Konraden]

My guess is that he reset it for the test. Lots of stop-go stuff. EPA is somewhere north of 20.

[@MisakiLeasim]

Man, Wisconsin is SO WINDY... this car's awesome, by the way :D

[@TheCarArchives96]

the 2009-present 2010-present Iran Mazda 3/ Mazda Axela (Japan) is assembled in Kulim, Malaysia Rayong, Thailand (Start on February 2011) Hofu, Japan Bogotá, Colombia Pretoria, South Africa

[@atoosas]

It reminds me of Mater on Disney's Cars movie. I like it.

[@HKanada10]

12.1 mpg on a track...not terrible at all really. If you notice he was at Road America.

[@robertlimburn469]

just ordered the 2.2 d sport 5 door uk spec cant wait. i already drive the 05 mazda 3 and thats a good car so we will see what the new one can do and if it dont do much i'll just switch off the traction control lol :P

[@buffalocrotch]

Mazda has shortchanged this 2010 redesign in a few areas. The previous Mazda 3's all had fender mounted turn signals. Now, with the redesign, only the S models have turn signals on the side mirrors. The old models used to have a glove box that locked. The new redesign removed this feature, and the glove box is a lot smaller, and when it's opened now, it wobbles cheaply. No more door sill scuff plates, those are gone. The assembly around the auto trans shifter is very cheap looking now.

[@catfish4281]

The half the video was about the navigation system, and it has nothing to do with how presice the steering is, or say, how stiff the cars structure is

[@samburger077]

@Fratty124 Moderately better fuel economy + regular gas rather than premium = lots of money saved. If I could afford a Speed 3 I'd get it in a heartbeat but I can't justify the cost of gas right now for a car with more power than I really need.

[@cargogh]

I'll wait to see what the new Focus looks like.

[@Fratty124]

What's the point of buying the Mazda 3 Hatchback Grand Touring if you can get a Speed3 for around the same price?

[@Disawat]

Getting 1 nxt month !!! Can't wait :)

[@successfulbuild]

Good time to look into a mazda. Toyota knew that its cars were suffering from "quality control issues" during investigations, including rear gas structs, ball joints, etc. GM has recently recalled 1.3 million compact cars.

[@lukejenn]

Yup!

[@Billy4202]

That's a small nav screen...but to Mazda's credit, it is relatively low-priced at under $1200. I'd still take this anyday over a Civic, Corolla, or Focus.

[@gophop]

@AssAndTitties510 Hundais, Kias, probably some Chevy (like Aveo). Plenty of cars don't have standard power locks. AC though is kind of expected nowadays. Civic is an appliance with good resell value and great gas mileage. If that's what you're after - silver Civic or beige Camry are hard to beat ;)

[@cargogh]

tell that to Europe and to everyone that knows the 3 and the Focus shares the same platform. But the current US Focus is still old generation. The new one coming out will be great. And absolutely better looking than the 3.

[@Weazell]

beautiful car :D

[@d1gps15]

hi anyone, do anyone know what it is mazda pictures in the logo from the metal what..? guess what it that pictures are in logo..

[@MisterTiberius]

hahah gotta love that average mpg, he must've really flailed the shit out of it before this video.

[@antgun007]

yes, the styling is dumb from the front at least. the side and back looks good. its refined handling is good, and engine gets a bigger 2.5. its the "happy face car"

[@beshrew5]

but the mazda 3 has parts of ford focus written all over. tons of similarities. i pointed out that he was talking about ford that it sucks and yet he says he loves the mazda3. anyway my bad.

[@petorian1]

i prefer the mazda 6 i really like the 2005 to 08 models

[@catfish4281]

Tell me more about how it drives! If I was choosing my next ride based on technology, then it would be a skateboard with a PC duck taped to it.

[@bobhuber]

There is no way I am jealous. I have an '08 5 door & think it looks much cooler than that new joker mobile. The headlight "eyes" are too big & the smile grill looks ridiculous.

[@Snareguydave16]

I like it.

[@dhruvilshah30]

@sgtbarone hey i m going to buy same car but i want to ask u what u think about that car?

[@199933redlx]

Manual transmission isn't standard. You can get with an automatic.

[@takforce06]

@AssAndTitties510 maybe the older models... the 10' comes with a/c, pwr windows, pwr locks, cd player, all standard

[@tallen35875]

@AurakeSaurus thats quite the difference.

[@DONTCRASHJET]

HEY, it’s my car :)

[@846524162]

Mazda is all about RELIABILITY. And driving :)

[@mazda3mike]

Mazda makes the best cars

[@moaski]

I'm not crazy about that big smiley-looking grill. It should be smaller.

[@TheCarArchives96]

the engine on the 2009-present 2010-present Iran Mazda 3/ Mazda Axela (Japan) Engine 1.6 L I4 petrol 1.6 L I4 diesel 2.0 L I4 petrol 2.0 L I4 diesel 2.2 L I4 diesel 2.5 L I4 petrol

[@KPKonliner]

i mean RX8 look like maserati GranTurismo ( but mazda didnt mean to copy it )

[@kopy081]

I prefer thr old model. It looks better than 2010 New Mazda3.

[@igeekone]

That nav screen is ridiculously small. It's good that it's at eye level but you'll have to squint to see what is on the display. I don't care much about the happy face styling as well. Otherwise those hinder an otherwise great car.

[@DJTEVAdotCOM]

My friend has a HONDA Oddyssey and shes at 250,000 with no problems.

[@atoosas]

is that a bad thing?

[@TheeDevilWearsPrada]

how much is thisss

[@DjLouisFerdinand]

A beatifull car, if you think that is ugly do not buy it instead of saying things about it, to some people looks ugly but for others looks beatifull, so dont say that lot of shit about this car if you dont like it. DONT LOOK and DONT BUY IT

[@ComedianMattH]

whooot got the sudan today for my 19th bday

[@KPKonliner]

wat do u mean ?

[@buffalocrotch]

I agree, I have a 2007 Mazda 3, and the looks of the car was part of why I bought it. The front end of this 2010 redesign is ugly. I don't like that lower grille happy face thing, and I don't like the pockets where the foglights are. Also, after comparing the new 2010 model to mine, I notice that Mazda has short changed the new car in some areas. Sorry, Mazda, the new look of your car is a deal breaker. When it comes time to buy a new car, I probably will look at something else.

[@cabbagesftw]

@slee1488 nope, because mine's a stick! its so fun

[@successfulbuild]

It's not true that Mazda built crappy cars in the 80s. I've known the 87 GT to get over 200,000 miles. I still have my 87 that went over 100,000 with few problems, and time will tell whether this new mazda will last or not..

[@tallen35875]

@execdyke91 cause its pretty much the only mazda without the "smile"

[@joshieboi005]

Peugeot is awsome!! :D All the car companys are trying to copy the front styling of Peugeot.

[@maxnanabas09]

nice

[@bennychan723]

yea.. me too

[@swissmrkc]

lol at 0:47 the car looks a car from the pixar movie :D goofy clown smile.

[@Mr.Worf63]

SO does my 2006 Sentra Special Edt. . Glad you like it. I still hate the front end. Just have it painted like the rest of the car. That's all. Oh and put in an oil pressure and volt meter gauges. Done deal.

[@ptrottier001]

TRUST ME I had 2 Mazda... a 2002 and a 2004 both bought new and kept 4 years; and THEY SUCK!!! They keep breaking up every 6 months. After 2 1/2yrs my 2004 Mazda 3 Sport was so rusted in the lower inside of the rear doors, that you had a hard time getting them opened if you didn't use them for a couple of days. I sold both of them and bought 2 Fords, much more satisfied. I never would of guessed.... Look around at the Mazda 3 on the road (recent ones) and notice the rust... UNacceptable.

[@driftwood240]

@biachka no it doesn't.

[@sjjtsang]

nice, smart man.

[@TraceurRobitza]

I like the old one better xD

[@Mr.Worf63]

That front end just plain sucks. The car is nothing more than a freshened up 09. Which is way better looking. Car does rate well so many will buy it.

[@punkadoodle]

12.1 mpg?!

[@KPKonliner]

u dont need to buy a ferrari or aston martin to have a car with a soul,u simply get a mazda

[@Bridget9927]

Where is the TEMPERATURE GAUGE!!!

[@lennylee6528]

I believe there is a warning light that will come on for the temperature gauge

[@Bridget9927]

@@lennylee6528 Thank you for responding!!!!☺

[@DJTEVAdotCOM]

last time I remember MAZDA is not 200K plus reliable car...I thought MAZDA were crappy car back in the days?

[@halflife1994]

w0w, a smiling car

[@alshabam]

Hot car

[@cffeekid]

so the hatchback isnt a sports car? or is it?

[@djbrissette]

ford and mazda had partnership "had" not anymore, mazda bought their parts back

[@OrangePHX]

2.5? that is more comparable to the Spec V

[@romaniandudejohn]

I agree the nav size sucks.