2019 Mazda3 Skyactiv-G (122HP) - POV Test Drive (Unlimited)

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Vehicle data:
Engine: 2.0 liter naturally aspirated four cylinder petrol engine
Performance: 120 bhp, 157 ft lb at 4000 rpm
Transmission: 6 speed manual transmission
Top Speed: 197 km/h / 122 mph
My equipment:
Cameras: GoPro HERO 7 Black with headstrap & GoPro HERO 5 Black
Video editing software: Sony Vegas Pro 13
Speed measuring device: Dragy - GPS Performance Meter
Dieses Fahrzeug mieten bei: Sixt rent
Fahrzeugdaten:
Motor: 2.0 Liter Vierzylinder Saugbenzinmotor
Leistung: 122 PS, 213 Nm Drehmoment bei 4000 u/min
Getriebe: 6-Gang Handschaltgetriebe
Höchstgeschwindigkeit: 197 km/h
Abgasnorm: Euro 6d-TEMP
Mein Equipment:
Kameras: GoPro HERO 7 Black mit Stirnband & GoPro HERO 5 Black
Videoschnitt: Sony Vegas Pro 13
Geschwindigkeitsmessgerät: Dragy - GPS Performance Meter

[@Tomkaten]

Informative video, with a few remarks: 1. This car has a 6-speed gear box. 2. When you finally figure this out, your emergency braking abilities are tested by that car changing lanes to overtake. You honk them and probably throw a couple of expletives their way, but it was hard for them to see you, as you were right behind them before changing lanes. At these speeds, things happen in a flash.

[@FluppKey]

I know that it has six gears but the sixth gear is an overdrive gear. If you look closely you can see the car not using it‘s turn signals so my guess is that the driver didn‘t look for approaching cars in his mirrors.

[@e7234]

The ford guy only look at his left mirror. He didn't even attempt looking at the middle one to see the mazda coming at great speed. That is his problem. The ford did it really wrong and it is not justified. Also great reactions Fluppykey. I wouldn't have breaked so hard as the car can destabilise at that speed and it is dangerous.

[@Doubledeepfried]

It takes a special person to place a autobahnsticker in that place...

[@austprodriver]

Great video. I test drove the same model in France a year ago. I did a short video on it. It's certainly not the most powerful, in fact, its performance is inferior to the previous models with the old 2 litre MZR engines. But it still sounds good when revved out - which it needs to be to get good performance. Handles well, refined, and very enjoyable to drive.

[@jbm0866]

Is the 2.5l with nearly 200hp not available in Germany? I'd like to see what the Mazda 3 turbo could do. I have a 2021 turbo hatch but only got it up to about 120 mph or so before I came up to a hill that potentially had a cop running radar so I backed off😂

[@darkojurak3807]

Nice for 122hp engine!

[@FluppKey]

It was going downhill most of the time but i still liked that engine.

[@darkojurak3807]

@@FluppKey Yes, I can see downhill every time, don't worry! ;) I love inside and outside design, and also build quality in cabin!! Average consumtion with normal drive is?

[@FluppKey]

@@darkojurak3807 I like the new Mazda3 aswell. It was very hard for me to return the car to the rental. The fuel consumption was at around 7-8 liters.

[@luvult]

@@FluppKey What is the consumption, on the highway, around 130-140 km/h

[@FluppKey]

@@luvult I drove the car on a road that was limited at 120. It was between 8 and 9 liters.

[@Consistencyf1]

In south africa we get the 2.0 skyactiv g with 162HP 217nm it goes around 210kph with the 6 speed Auto

[@ampm9771]

How is car handling with those 16 in wheels? BTW are you flooring the gas pedal up to 90mph? I am stuck between 122ps and 150ps, have you testes both? if yes, is 150ps worth the extra grand? TIA

[@jbm0866]

I find it hard to believe Mazda puts engines in European 3's with less power than the MX-5 Miata in the U.S. The latest Mazda 3 isn't exactly a featherweight car in spite of it's size, 122hp or even 150 doesn't seem enough. In the U.S. Mazda dropped the 2.0l so now you can only get the 2.5l with 191hp/187tq or turbo with 250hp/320tq.

[@ampm9771]

@jbm0866 It's for tax, insurqnce, fuel economy and emission reasons, also they don't want average man drive fast cars without paying top dollar for it. I have mazda 3 150hp, the car weighs 1400kg, but it's adequate for most situations. I bought mazda so it can last over 10 years for me. I am getting 5l per 100km fuel economy with it and now I am filling my car once every three weeks instead of every 2-3 days. Besides, speed and power are overrated, comfort, durability nd economy matter the most.

[@aleksd286]

Will people chip tune this engine? 90 kw seems slow 😢

[@tvrtkocro28]

How is torque from the lower revs? Do you feel mild hybrid help it get up and go? :)

[@FluppKey]

This one wasn‘t a mild hybrid 😉

[@Przemas79]

@@FluppKey It's mild hybrid! All new Mazdas BPE Sky-G got it and can recuperate energy.

[@PaulA-zp7hn]

So what is the top speed of this 122 hp engine on a flat? Is it as stated 197 ... and only got to 220 because it was downhill?

[@FluppKey]

Yes around 197 km/h on a flat. I‘d go at least for the 150hp version.

[@PaulA-zp7hn]

@@FluppKey Why do you think go for the 150? Most spec sites are saying the 150 will do 200 or 206 so not much faster. They also say it has the same torque and one site says the 150 has less torque. Really confusing TBH. I though the 150 would be faster by at least 15kmh and have more torque.

[@FluppKey]

@@PaulA-zp7hn Personally i‘d go for the 180hp Skyactiv-X. The 150hp looks better on paper at least so that‘s why I would take it instead of the 122hp one.

[@PaulA-zp7hn]

@@FluppKey Yeah you are probably right. I can't afford the 180 though. I found the 150 new and fully specced for 21k so will go for that. Apparently though the 150 top speed is around 215 (same as the 180)...weird. Not that speed is everything :)

[@FluppKey]

Please excuse the late reply. Speed is indeed not everything especially on the Mazda3. This car is more intended to be driven at constant speeds using cruise control on the highway. I remember doing this and it was very silent inside the cabin 😃

[@paulnagy4701]

215. km mazda. 3 sky activ G. 122 Hp 2018 :P

[@fiascoseven2796]

Is your engine of the 4th generation still utilizing a port injected fuel system? If find Mazda's engine variations a bit confusing. But if this is still port injected then the engine should last you for many years to come. I thought the forth gen were all GDI based but I seem to have been mistaken. How many variations of the engine which use port-injection are offered by Mazda and dedicated to the 4th generation? And are they all coupled to a "Mild Hybrid" System?

[@FluppKey]

I'm pretty sure this engine is using a direct injection system.

[@Digi20]

All Skyactiv engines are direct injection and the newest models are (depending on the country where they are sold) also coupled with a 48V mild hybrid system.

[@trabelsimedhedi5602]

@FluppKey how was the noise cancellation at high speed ? great video

[@FluppKey]

Thank you very much! It was very silent inside the car at high speed.

[@trabelsimedhedi5602]

@@FluppKey thank you very much!

[@trabelsimedhedi5602]

is this car model considered as reliable ?

[@FluppKey]

@@trabelsimedhedi5602 I don't know because this model is relatively new on the market. I'm sorry.

[@trabelsimedhedi5602]

@@FluppKey Thank you the answer and great job!

[@funnchin]

6 speed gear, Almost 6000rpm Reach 133mph. Not bad

[@FluppKey]

It was going downhill at some points

[@Xperiemce]

Why you DONT give it 6th speed? :V My record was 216kmh at 6th speed and it's enough for me I think so.

[@FluppKey]

I shifted to 6th gear at 6:00 😊

[@Jason.1999]

200kmh is 120mph

[@Xperiemce]

@@Jason.1999 Nope! 120 mph are 193 kmh, and 200 kmh are 124 mph.

[@Xperiemce]

@@FluppKey hahah true!! Didn't noticed it :)

[@kayak1969p]

is this the skyactive g 122bhp ?

[@kayak1969p]

its ok i saw it

[@francisconieto9972]

In my opinion this is the Skyactiv G 150 hp available in Germany only

[@FluppKey]

Actually it is the 120 hp engine as the 150 hp wasn't on the market when the video was made.

[@petrolhead9123]

The problem with this car is that the gears are too long. Some manufacturers size the gearbox to reach the maximum speed in VI. Mazda choose to reach the maximum speed in V and using the VI only to reduce fuel consumption on highways. Personally I always prefer the first method, but this are simply manufacturer choices...

[@FluppKey]

I think that's not too much of a problem because the car isn't intended to be used as a sports car.

[@sywiwnaoqysgwygnsjsksj336]

Mazad 3 speed Indonesia 165 hp 210nm top speed 202 kmh lol

[@povbronzean1405]

this video using mph bruh

[@ivocortes1594]

disgusting... in MPH, please use actual and modern unit of measure, centrimetros, metros, KILOMETRO / segundo, minuto, HORA

[@FluppKey]

Back then I bought a new phone and forgot to switch from mph to km/h

[@Tomkaten]

Unless you're totally blind, you can see the speed in km/h on the HUD.