2018 Mazda3 Grand Touring Review - ZOOM ZOOM is Legit !!!

[@LYNDONGOLDEN]

I rented a new 2018 Mazda3 Touring last month, and I was WOWED by the car's satisfying driving feel. The handling and chassis tuning are similar to what I expect from BMW or Audi, which is to say it's playful and confident, firm but not harsh. It's easy to drive the Mazda3 aggressively and feel inspired to keep pushing it - yet remain completely in control. This car just feels *right* and feels like a true companion.

[@jlmartinez8482]

This car is SWEET ! I want one !

[@lovelyrita4953]

That's a beautiful car.

[@AutoAcademics]

We agree, lovelyrita. Thanks for watching!

[@Kingthin]

Dude I love my 2018 Grand Touring!

[@Sirgromulus]

Just found your channel and I must admit I like your take on auto reviews. Kudos to you sir!

[@AutoAcademics]

We're happy you found us, Sirgromulus. Hopefully, you'll consider subscribing as we've got plenty more on the way. Thank you for your comments and for watching!

[@Sound1Swhat1Love]

I did not expect much from this review due to the intro. A running car.... But what was i surprised! A nice short but summed up review everything i needed to know. Thanks brother, you earned another sub. Keep up the reviews like this.

[@AutoAcademics]

Thank you, LetsGoNuts Live, for hanging in there with us. We just happen to be car people with a camera so we're learning this whole video thing every step of the way, one video at a time. LOL It's a true labor of love. We appreciate your comments and thanks again for you support!

[@cmh7377]

I love my 2018 Mazda 3 touring! So beautiful.

[@AutoAcademics]

Nice! Enjoy your car, CMH, and thanks for watching!

[@teetertotter5787]

Refreshing review. No BS. Thanks.

[@rexfoster9629]

Thank You!! Very informative!

[@AutoAcademics]

@@rexfoster9629 Thanks for watching!

[@crxracer805]

Wtf, this is more premium than the 2018 Camry!

[@AutoAcademics]

It's a really nice car, CastrejonHDTV. Especially for its price. Thanks for watching!

[@schwenda3727]

AutoAcademics not to mention the only inside changes I noticed with this & the 14/15 Mazda 3's was the steering wheel & the center armrest setup. THAT'S IT! One can also very likely find a 14/15 Grand Touring well into the mid teens by now... IF you actually find a listing for one... way too similar to the slightly older ones IMO...

[@Jask1717]

You wish

[@pennycopperhatch9315]

LoL this dude is pretty entertaining to watch...haha...Too Legit!....Only thing that bothers me is the Rear Lip covers the non-existant Tail Pipes...

[@nick540]

Great review. I love this car I have it in black which makes it look better I think

[@sushh1]

i gotta see the 2018 Mazda6 Grand Touring when it comes out!

[@wheezin_mtnbkr3576]

I just bought a 2018 5 door base sport. It comes with so much stuff it nearly seems loaded. The new generation is coming out...and I think that is why I was able to buy the 5 door hatch with 6 speed manual trans for $15,235 US brand new. This is a hell of a car for that price. I was hard pressed to find any other NEW car for that price that wasn't a stripped down eco box. In 2018 these things are a bargan, and it is not unrealistic to pay $5000 less than MSRP. What else can you buy for 15k new that is this nice?

[@AutoAcademics]

Congrats on your new car, TheSolitaryObserver. It's a great car and at that price, things couldn't be better. Thank you for sharing and for watching!

[@baldheadlogic]

Hey Chris. It is fun to drive for sure. However, the harsh ride and excessive road noise are deal breakers for me

[@Robin-ic7sy]

canonlybeme4life so which compact car you picked

[@wilsonramosconnected]

I dont mean to make it a color thing but I love that you are a black man giving this review :-) and I LOVEEEEE that car

[@AutoAcademics]

That's actually a sensitive and respectful comment, Wilson RAMOS. Thank you very much. We appreciate it. Thanks for watching!

[@mrthomaslaux1]

Good review

[@AutoAcademics]

Thank you, thomas laux!

[@A_guan]

Real question is would you rather sacrifice some space and gets mazda3 hatch or sacrifice some luxuries like heated steering wheel and blind spot monitoring, etc for more space on the civic. That's my biggest question I have for myself because Idk what I value more. Please help

[@AutoAcademics]

Hi, Tech Defender. Both the Mazda3 and the Civic are wonderful cars. The standard Mazda3 might be just a bit sportier than the standard Civic, but the Civic can be optioned with more bells and whistles. Of course the price will reflect that, as well. We suggest you take an opportunity to drive each car and see which one fits you better. Take in to consideration what is most important to you because it is different for each person. For some, fuel economy might be most important. For others, performance is. Some might like the style of one better than the other. Best part is that this is a good problem to have because you have choices. It's only bad when you don't. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@A_guan]

Does the adaptive cruise control on these be able to come to a complete stop?

[@JulezWinnfield]

Awesome humble self-brag text message at the 01:32 videomark......lol. This Mazda 3 and the Honda Civic are the best choices in this compact sedan category. This light interior would seem difficult to keep clean over a period of time.

[@AutoAcademics]

Unfortunately, the interior color is something that buyers would need to think about, J High. It's beautiful, but unless you've traded in your blue jeans for white gloves, you'd have to take that into consideration. And we do thank Chris' wife for sending that text. LOL

[@AutoAcademics]

That's actually good to know, thievesarmy, and we appreciate you sharing that info with us. Thanks for watching!

[@jbar_85]

I just got the same model with premium package without that the sport package upgrade.

[@AutoAcademics]

We appreciate your comments, Jess Barnett. Thanks for watching!

[@arman8097]

Please review the newest Mazda 6

[@bgoode1807]

I didn't buy this car because the front license plate sits too high. It looks ugly. I did get a 6 though, and I'm in love with it. Zoom zoom.

[@AutoAcademics]

Yeah, there are quite a few cars where the license plate detracts from the styling of the car, B Goode. Most of us have been fortunate enough to live in States where only the rear plate was required. Thanks for watching!

[@sevecc]

There is an easy fix for that. You can buy a dedicated , no-drill plate relocation kit which moves the front plate below the grill and keep your gill perfectly clean. That's what I did :) By the way, I love your review. All necessary info provided in a perfect way, with no BS. Great work!

[@supra2k8]

i like the hatchback more

[@marcusdegraffenried5735]

Do they do diesel

[@Ichibuns]

They're soon but not in the 3

[@Story_Teller_Everyone]

If only it had applecarplay and android auto

[@Tamerthetiger1995]

me no coming this year as a free software update from Mazda dealers. So don’t worry ;)

[@Jask1717]

@@Tamerthetiger1995 aaaaand it's $400+ for the upgrade

[@matthewharhai4039]

Mine does. Mine was built June 2018, and I use Android Auto a lot!

[@killbot86]

“Smallest vehicle in the brand’s lineup”.......Has this guy never heard of the Mazda 2 ????

[@AutoAcademics]

Sorry for the misunderstanding, killbot86. We don't get the Mazda2 here in the States, so the 3 is the smallest for us. Hope this clarifies things a bit better and thanks for watching.

[@TheServantOfAllah99]

tis tat tat dish

[@timdumoulin2576]

That trim level was NEVER 20k.

[@AutoAcademics]

$28,370 almost 7 years ago. Thanks for watching.

[@andrepascual1113]

6:00 parked

[@canofpulp]

Got a top of the line for $8k

[@AutoAcademics]

Congrats on your new car, 192.168.0.13!

[@canofpulp]

@@AutoAcademics Eh thanks I'm enjoying it!

[@ekuhlkamp]

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