2020 Mazda3 Hatchback Test Drive and Review

[@AdAce21]

This car’s freaking gorgeous

[@converdis449]

Adam21 I agree and it’s now screaming out for the 2.5 turbo 👍

[@AdAce21]

@@converdis449 agreed (the cx-30 may need it even more), but I doubt they'll do it. The all black 3 hatch w/the black and red interior ❤❤❤

[@converdis449]

Adam21 ❤️

[@b-radn2164]

Love my new one (identical to the one in the vid!), I just wish Mazda brought out a turbo! I went from my Volvo V40 D4 Luxury 2L Turbo - such a great engine!! I also agree with his comment on the brake pedal!! It feels DULL, if you lift your foot and apply the brake again, it’s certainly more responsive!

[@bryankrejcarek2386]

Except the C pillar

[@ep1434]

I hate how beautiful this car is, i got into my first accident because of it. I kept looking over my shoulder to catch a glimpse of one next to me and ended up rear ending the guy infront of me.

[@consciousness417]

Time to use that insurance money to buy one ahahah

[@mauricewilson3899]

Lol

[@Sara-es6nl]

No, you got into an accident due to your own negligence.

[@peterz.3526]

Lmao

[@davedraycott5779]

@@consciousness417 it was his fault he gets nowt his insurance pays out and his premiums go up.

[@py1211]

Mazda is the only car manufacturer with balls these days to keep auto gears, and for that I'm grateful.

[@aastanton251]

Grateful

[@cpineo13]

Kia and Hyundai as well. They even offer a DCT with a great warranty

[@Bolero6879]

@@cpineo13 the kia forte and elantra have CVTs

[@cpineo13]

@@Bolero6879 not in the GT, or Hyundai’s N line

[@TheDrizzykush]

@@cpineo13 Hyundai’s DCT is complete trash, with a high failure rate. They have finally upgraded to a wet DCT instead of the old dry DCT. This new wet DCT is only offered on the outrageous priced N line products. If you want reliability, do not buy Hyundai/kias 7 speed dry dual clutch transmission, or there CVT.

[@ivannovakovic524]

This is the most beautiful hatchback I’ve ever seen.

[@ctk4949]

YES!! Finally a reviewer that understands touchscreen is bad for cars!!!!!!!!!!! Just like ur not suppose to use your TOUCHSCREEN smartphones while you are driving!! Geeeeeeeeez!!

[@stephenmurray2851]

Touchscreen isn't bad at all. Why is it bad? Also everyone uses their phone endlessly. Taxis use PDAs. What has been the effect?

[@ctk4949]

​@@stephenmurray2851 Well you have to look at it to use it, so ur not looking at the road. Exactly so you want ppl to be touching their phone and infotainment system, while they are suppose to be driving????

[@stephenmurray2851]

@@ctk4949 It makes no difference. There are millions of cars on the road, each doing tens of thousands of miles every year. That's potentially in the billions of miles and yet in Britain there were only 33 deaths in three years were the use of mobile phones were a factor. That's only a factor, not a cause and that's 11 per year. That is microscopic and is one 7th of the on average 77 people who die every year from slipping in the bath. You are making a mountain out of a molehill. If you want to stop something that's actually dangerous for society stop mass immigration. There's something that is causing damage.

[@ctk4949]

@@stephenmurray2851 Lucky ur in Britain..."The United States Department of Transportation reported the cell phones are involved in a whopping 1.6 million auto crashes each year, causing half a million injuries and prompting 6,000 deaths annually. Texting while driving is even more dangerous than driving while under the influence of alcohol."

[@stephenmurray2851]

@@ctk4949 Hhhmm. that doesn't make any sense. The numbers have been dropping about a thousand a year every single year in the US. Why would the trend line be going down as these devices are becoming more prevalent. So there's a causal effect but the lines are divergent? I personally think it's lack of attention. You can use these things with care if you have common sense.

[@evang3943]

While that red paint is quite stunning, I’d opt for another color with red interior.

[@grooviefan]

Don’t think there is a red interior available. Parchment , grey and black is it

[@archiepezek]

@@grooviefan There is a red interior available. Check the Mazda site and build one. Where you select the exterior color, click on interior and you have a choice between the black and the red. It might be limited to higher trims though.

[@archiepezek]

I agree. I like the white with the red interior. The white has a metal flake look to it and it's awesome.

[@buchajo]

Archie Pezek yes it’s trim related.

[@mrmm7322]

Definitely the Mazda 3 is the winner for sure

[@andreascederberg1729]

I've just ordered a Mazda 3 Hatchback Skyactiv-X manual, looking forward to recieving it! A couple of comments: - Hatch looks better in person than it does in pictures/videos. I was set on the Sedan (in Machine Grey) but when seeing both the Grey sedan vs the Red Hatch in person I was immediatly converted, the Sedan looked less exciting, a bit too bland almost in person next to the hatch I thought despite they both are stunning in their own way. - Sould Red exterior with Burgundy Red interior looks bad even if it's an option now in 2020 and you aren't forced to pick Polymetal Grey but it's probably the most fitting color with that option though. Personally I'm just a little more fan of the Soul Red painting in how greatly in varies in tone depending on how the light hits the surface that I'm willing to go with the all-black interior even if the contrasting Burgundy Red inside color had been quite nice, just forget about matching it with Soul Red, it just doesn't work that well (IMHO). - The brakes is a _taste_ thing, I actually prefer linear breaking performance (low initial grip, slowly, linearly building braking performance). After driving like forever with my 2007 Civic Sport which also have the same kind of brakes, every other vehicles brakes feels just off for me and not as fun to use due how precisely you can choose to brake with more linear-feel brakes. It's like an addiction to sit very lightly on the brakes before reaching the crossroads for me because how precise the ability to dial in the breaking is with minimal effort, makes for a very smooth drive. - I'm also about 183cm / 6", had about 2.5 cm of additional legroom space and about 2 cm headroom in the rear seat, can be that I like to sit one step closer to the steering wheel than the avg person perhaps, the rearseat space is about my only slight issue but it was just "barely enough", every one centimetre of additional space for both legs and head had been golden to make it an easier likeable car among working mates. :) It was either the Mazda 3 SkyActiv-X or the Civic 1.5l turbo but in the end I went for the Mazda as the interior already looks so dated in the Honda (needs an update badly), exterior design is also much nicer on the Mazda and overall driving feel is better despite lack of turbo for my tastes, I got the feeling the Mazda spoke my kind of car language (handling, breaking, suspension) and the centre console NOT being touchscreen operated which is something I personally hate. The torsion beam update is only a con on the paper, in practice it's not for those who are worried about that. The only thing which you kinda left wanting with the Mazda is a turbo and more roomy interior vs the Civic. Would Mazda bring forth a new model, "Mazda 5" I would switch to that in a heartbeat that would be like in-between Mazda 3 and 6 in size (with also hatchback option, perhaps slightly dialed down C-pillar) with more interior room and a Turbo 2.0l Skyactiv-X engine. Rear seat vents as standard in all regions. Maybe more interior color options. Feels like there would be a big demand for such a model. :)

[@grooviefan]

Where do you live that you ordered a manual ??

[@andreascederberg1729]

@@grooviefan Finland, the automatic costs like maybe 1300-1500€ more here and manual option is available in all but the expensiest "Luxury" trim. Finland is old-fashioned in that sense, a lot of people are used to driving manual but we see automatic as more desireable for the majority ofc and manual is mostly seen as a cost-saving & being-used-to function. A few "car enthusiasts" like me who might still want manual over automatic for more interaction with the car if price is the same (or expensier) but unlike in US we have to pay less in that case so it's a win-win for those. But yea this will likely be my last manual.

[@gingerbreadman5756]

If only Mazda would put the 2.5 turbo 4 in the 3 already!! There’s no need for a Speed designation to give this gorgeous hatch the power to match its looks

[@dawrinperez9878]

Gingerbread Man my uncle works for mazda and he said they are thinking about for next year!

[@Lemonhead8890]

Confirmed - and wish granted

[@grooviefan]

It will b available only in AWD.

[@Lemonhead8890]

@@grooviefan nope

[@grooviefan]

Ryan Dailey according to Mazda the Mazda3 will b AWD only. No FWD turbo .

[@kjacob]

just a tip guys: the hatchback looks wayyyy moreee better in person than video or photo so keep that in mind when choosing

[@mergat2970]

I agree. Saw one in person at the dealership and it was pretty nice. However, seeing the interior in person was unbelievable. How a car thats 27000 dollars have an interior that nice is just beyond me

[@allexayare5459]

The first time I saw this car, I was starstruck.

[@wddub9075]

That red is AMAZING Have been noticing lately that the color variety on new cars currently is quite drab. Black, white, grey rule. 85% maybe Occasional burgundy or garnet and silver blue or dark blue.

[@yulboothe4540]

just got my mazda3 hatchback premium 2 days ago and i really do love it, and i had the new civic and the new jetta ( both fully loaded) but the 3 was by far the best one and its not even close. i cant wait to get up in the morning and drive it to work. i agree totally with your review. im not big on the braking system neither. only thing i can really complain about but beyond that, its amazing.

[@Fastlane05]

We just bought the last new car on the lot and it is a 2021 Mazda 3 Hatchback in Perl White, with the Red leather interior. Wow. Thank you for your review!

[@vagabond8460]

Just purchased a new one today. AMAZING car, the front is a bit long for a Mazda hatchback in my opinion but it’s all and all an amazing car and drives great! The new technology it has is not overwhelming but enough for you not to get distracted. It’s quiet inside and turning and parking is awesome. Gas is pretty good so far, and with coronavirus messing up the market and dropping gas to lower prices where I am, it’s heavenly for my wallet. 8/10 in my opinion.

[@grooviefan]

That long front end is why it gets such great crash test results

[@bellmeisterful]

The red stitching thing, for a young man of his age, makes total sense. But when youre designing a car for the masses, you have to consider, the masses. When I got my current car, a black Mazda Miata Club Edition I had them remove the big red stripes on the outside and the red decal in the interior. The saleman said all the guys at the lot thought i was crazy and I said yeah whats the average age of the guys, 25? He said yeah. lol. Im over 40. I understand young dudes loving the sportier race car look, but I prefer the sleek lack of red stripes, very much. The red stitiching I wouldnt prefer either :-)

[@ostadfiha4225]

Mazda Engine has 2 cup holders 🤣🤣🤣

[@Star_Taro]

Gotta be careful you don't put coke in the engine

[@ryanj99]

Very nice style. I've always been a fan the mazda hatchbacks. I'd go with the FWD 6 speed manual. That would be a very fun drive.

[@siyam6050]

I've grown to looove this car

[@30dk09]

I wouldn't worry about the blind spot. The car has warning triangle on side mirrors and sound signal if you intend to change the lane.

[@akgonen60]

i just bought my own its basik model mazda 3 hatch its gorgeous i love it its actually gets it when it comes to speed

[@jonathanflowers2967]

Wondering about the reliability of the mazda 3's engine. I drive a Toyota Corolla over 100 miles a day to and from work and really need something to match or exceed Toyota's reliability. Does the Mazda 3 Hatchback do this?

[@ekteshafchowdhury8975]

They have been using the same engine (2.5 skyactiveG) since 2014 with no issues.

[@windersonguimaraes4287]

They’ve gotten miles better. Google carcomplaints.com. They’ve had fewer complaints starting at the 2018 models. I’ve been studying the crap out of it cause I’m stuck between 2019 Accord or Mazda.

[@Varekai0723]

A red interior is available on certain colours of the hatchback if you don't want the standard black one.

[@ridabenali8207]

I just got one . Very exited about it ❤

[@hobbscoblin1313]

Personally I like the breaks. But that me. And it is comfortable.

[@samuelfitzpatrick9739]

I absolutely love this car wish I had one

[@alandbs329]

Seen this car three years ago. Waited for my Nissan juke to die , bought this today. Wow. I LOVE THIS CAR. Stunner. Keep saving and keep your eyes open for a used one, totally worth it. 🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@StefanTheMongol]

I am buying one of these later this summer. The Premium 3 with AWD are going for around $27k right now.

[@jeffr8645]

Dude wait like another week before deciding anything! 2021 model is supposed to have the turbo engine in it and they released a teaser saying 7-8-2020 so we should know details in a few days! I’m most likely getting one. Lol

[@StefanTheMongol]

Jeff Roland I haven’t bought it yet. The only thing I worry about with the turbo is the increased price. If it is too much more money I probably wouldn’t buy it.

[@buchajo]

I want one too! Been driving the CX5 for the past 2 years and love it. It’s really the best of everything. But the allure of a 2021 3 hatchback Turbo is pretty strong. Me thinks I’ll make the switch next year.

[@buchajo]

Stefan Turan I think there will be a regular Turbo package and then a Turbo premium package for more money. I’m going to try to stick around 30k and get the regular Turbo package. It will be well equipped.

[@karlschulz6770]

I have a manual and I actually get about 31-33 mpg city! It’s incredible

[@Zeal808]

That’s what’s up!

[@MDC2020]

I hate those weak infotainment screens sticking out of the dash.I will say that it has been integrated a lot better by Mazda than in The Toyota Corolla Hatch.

[@peterslobodzian2116]

Hey....thx for the vid review....sorry, a couple of corrections for you...18 inch rims are 'not across the entire line', base models come with 16's, and, the Bose system in the upper trim, which you have, is a 12 speaker system, not 10 speakers....just an FYI....good review otherwise...thx!

[@archiepezek]

All hatchbacks, regardless of trim, get 18" wheels. The base sedan has the smaller 16" wheels.

[@grooviefan]

The Bose system is crap. The only drawback in the entire car.

[@peterslobodzian2116]

jeff case agree with you.....leasing, so, won’t be doing any sound improvements....otherwise, luv my car!

[@t.k.morris]

@@archiepezek Not true >>> 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels on 2.5S base model hatchback www.mazdausa.com/vehicles/2021-mazda3-hatchback/compare-vehicle-specs-and-trims Look it up if you don't believe us!

[@georgekirby3361]

Needs more power! a manual in the awd and it would be awesome

[@rongrant3500]

Now available with 255hp, 320 torque

[@grooviefan]

Ron Grant but only in the AWD w an auto.

[@GorcStew]

I like how you classified the Ford Focus as "hot"...when the entire model line was discontinued in 2018 lol. Nice review.

[@TheSjuris]

They still sell and make the Focus in the European market.

[@GorcStew]

@@TheSjuris My point was that it can't be "hot" if it was discontinued in all of North America. It was not "hot" and was nowhere near achieving the sales of Mazdas or Hyundais over here, who are only in third in this segment.

[@bullpup33]

I currently have a red cx5. But man the red interior on white...mama mía...lol

[@JD-kf2ki]

This car is pretty neat.

[@qckndrty1]

How often do you open the hood? Seriously not a big deal

[@yorkemar]

Very nice car. Makes the more expensive BMW 1 look like a toy.

[@olevet75]

for past week I went and test drove 3 brand new cars: alfa giulia '17 model , mazda 3 shown in this video and new bmw 118 , each cost around 30k eur here in LV. in driving fun factor alfa>mazda.>bmw , bimmer felt just plain dull not even sure what happened, mazda fw-drive too but so much more agile. alfa felt super pointy and fast, 2.2 turbo diesel + manual stick did it for me

[@asog88]

I disagree about the brake feel and find it to just be progressive, but that’s me and I drive the fwd version. I honestly found the feedback and feel to be superior than on the awd I test drove But I respect your opinion good sir

[@yyyy2999]

How hard would it to slap a turbo on this thing?

[@JSinZ23]

The only thing its missing

[@notrub225]

Turbo wears out the engine, and it’s hot great horsepower already.

[@buchajo]

Not hard at all. Mazda just did it for 2021!!

[@grooviefan]

Joe Buchanan only for the AWD models w an auto

[@StandingUpForBetter]

This car really pops in that color. It does look stunning. Now that the bones are here in this generation of Mazda 3 will Mazda finally give us a tricked out hot hatch Mazdaspeed version to compete with the Civic Type R, VW Golf R and Hyundai Veloster N? I would love to see what Mazda could do in the hot hatch segment if they really tried.

[@grooviefan]

Pretty sure they don’t think the sales numbers would justify it .

[@lja64]

Thank you for the great review.

[@pr1m339]

I know it's near the end of 2022 but Im working on getting a 2020 Mazda3 hatchback AWD with Select trim 💯👍🏽 seems like a dope car, haven't seen a lot in my area so it'd be awesome 😎

[@busboy3232]

Good review I like your sense of humour

[@mogtrader8]

Are these easy to work with? Like changing alternator, or starter? This looks pretty good, given the hatch back market being rather small in the US. I wish this was a lil more spacious, but the design is pretty sweet.

[@viivcreations9161]

well i worked on my 2015 and boy....its very cramped to work on. replaced the alternator and if you did it by the book you had to remove the whole front end and bottom. i just managed to bend the ac lines a huge amount almost breaking them but managed to squeeze the alt out after 4-5 tries. :D

[@seanbangerter4145]

I love mine! Only one complaint. It sits so low that truck lights behind me can be blinding.

[@seekter-kafa]

i love that old race car design

[@charlesa1234]

Why are those window pillars in glossy black? They're supposed to be matt plastic black right?

[@ytmember1]

Just beware the auto-Brake...it about killed me in traffic last week. Thank God it didn't happen during high speed. Now there's a recall on it but they won't let you disable the auto-Brake.

[@ytmember1]

@2WIREG How do I do that?

[@ytmember1]

@2WIREG Thanks for the tip!

[@pvtjohntowle4081]

Only 10 speakers? Aussie models get 12 speakers plus a subwoofer in the boot (trunk) under the space saver tyre !!! No rear ventilation vents either , we get them though !! We don't get wireless charging in the centre console though !

[@Mirror1973]

I have seen other videos of persistent problems with this car, have they been resolved? Examples, blind spot sensors not working, stalling problems, rattling sounds, etc.

[@haze1123]

I hear that changing a radio station while driving is difficult and dangerous using that control wheel. Sometimes touch screens are better.

[@jeffr8645]

There’s always voice control.

[@buchajo]

If it’s like other Mazda vehicles you can switch thru your existing favorite radio stations via steering wheel controls...

[@tlcpreschoolchelan3702]

People that haven't spent any time with a car (reviewers, test drivers) have no idea how to control anything. I've seen so many reviewers bashing cars (not just Mazdas - it's a problem across the board) because they take zero time to learn all of the controls. I can change preset stations OR scan for stations either with the steering wheel control OR pushing left/right on the console rotary control (how tough is that to figure out - pretty intuitive), and you can do both without taking your eyes off the road. You can control treble/bass mix without taking your eyes off the road. You can pick any number of your "favorites" without taking your eyes off the road (as long as you have some semblance of a memory). I've had touch screens in previous cars. I could never control all of these things without looking at the screen.

[@roselienlachman6943]

you forget the Hyundai i30N line, Kia Ceed GT Renault Mégane

[@AccuCat]

As a long time Mazda fan, only the top spec 2.5-litre AWD version of this car makes sense. Preferably in a manual, unless you live in a very crowded and huge city. Families should avoid the hatchback, and go for the sedan - or even better, the CX-30 and preferably the CX-5. Or wait around for the CX-50 😸👍 You sacrifice only a little handling for practicality, with Mazda crossover SUVs. With the CX-30, you get a better view and slightly more comfortable seating, ease(ier) of ingress/egress, and the back seating area is brighter and less claustrophobic - you loose those blindspots. Crossover SUVs also hold their value better when the dreaded time to let them go or trade them in comes. On the the diesels, they are only worth it if you do a lot of highway driving. Also, the rear suspension is not as simple as you think - read up on it. This new gen has a lot of work put into it, and the cabin is a very comfortable, quiet and nice place to be in. Seriously, even Mercedes & BMW owners/fans I know, are impressed and might start moving over, cause they see the value. Power/torque figures on paper and even if they are higher, is not as important as you think for real world driving. Band snobbery and Euro aXX kissing, is another thing though 😉 Personally, I like the way the more luxurious 3 and CX-30 has gone, and I hope they keep heading in this direction. It's hard to compete with some other budget Japanese manufacturers, and of course the Koreans and even some Chinese brands now - check out Geely cars for example.

[@grooviefan]

No manual w the turbo in NA . Auto only

[@gns942]

Looks like there will be a turbo AWD Mazda 3 hatchback coming, according to some leaked info from a dealer showing vehicle codes for a Mazda 3 HB PP 6A turbo, which probably stands for hatchback, premium package or performance package, 6 speed auto.

[@grooviefan]

Yep. In auto form w a raised ride height

[@plightn]

Think it needs an aluminum hood!

[@joeydupre6153]

It has a certain Porche vibe to it.........which is a good thing!

[@CodeMonkeX]

I never quite understand what does "Android Auto Integration" mean? Does the in car system run Android, or does it just work together with your phone?

[@Veggeto1]

Works with your phone

[@buchajo]

It works with your phone displaying your phone screen on the infotainment.... so you could use Google Maps, for example, instead of Mazda’s onboard navigation. Apple Car Play is also there for iPhones....

[@ELP1125]

I looked this car better is the silver color. Makes it look so futuristic.

[@Cali_12024]

I want one nice car!!

[@waltervila33]

Mazda #1

[@Nahduge]

Anyone else think that he looks like a Sims character on the thumbnail of the video instead of a real human being?

[@peace4myheart]

Front is beautiful. Back is ass, literally.

[@Marco-ce8kr]

I like the C pilar.

[@thisiskarson8201]

I’m here because my dad has one 🤣😂

[@XStreet1985]

i've seen this car in person, and didn't like it. I think sedan looks better.

[@moonsapling]

You buy Mazda if you care about driving

[@moonsapling]

@S. D. H. I agree for the most part. Manual isnt always better. Let me tell you I had a first gen manual forester that i used to take to the mountains. Replaced the clutch twice in my ownership of 4 years. Now i have a 2015 Forester. Yes its a CVT. But I do love my transmission. I take care of it and it takes care of me. Instead of changing a clutch i just pour fluid in. But thats just me. And Subaru uses a chain belt not a push belt.

[@TheSjuris]

S. D. H. It’s the top torsion beam suspension out there, they had 2 choices either the top torsion beam or the worst IRS. Toyota’s lose zoom-zoom on straightaways due to their slower engine especially the ancient ones used in the L, LE and XLE models.

[@buchajo]

Exactly. Toyota and Mazda not exactly in same league.....

[@t.k.morris]

@@moonsapling We all have experiences but mine is with my current daily driver of 14 plus years. 2006 Mazda3 5 speed sedan. No problems and I still enjoy driving it. I want a new car to replace it but not because I need to and I am looking at a new 2021 Mazda3 Premium Hatchback 6 speed manual to buy. I just hate to spend the money because I don't drive that much anyway. My 2006 has been a fantastic little sedan. I wish Mazda still had a manual in the sedans but they don't. I also favor the naturally aspirated motor over all the turbo motors in most cars today. And it runs on regular 87 octane gas.

[@grimacemcccheese]

I feel Mazda made a mistake in product planning. I feel if they wanted to take the car upmarket, they should have made the car larger. My assumption is if you increase the price point and up the refinement, you begin to appeal to a slightly older demographic and therefore more people with families. Instead they made the car smaller, which is probably excusable if the car was much sportier to become a viable alternative to sports coupes. But they dialled down the sportiness. I would have loved this car if it was closer to a 4/5 door mx5.

[@grooviefan]

I think this 2020 is longer then the 2018.

[@husnimarwan]

holy shit bro! cantiknyaaa

[@spinnybr0416]

The second row seat is the only annoying problem, the rest is ok for me.

[@buchajo]

It’s a compact car. Most compact cars don’t have spacious back seats.

[@jberry1979]

Mazda....whyyyyyy...that screen has huggggge bezels.

[@rashedalialejandre6618]

One day😊

[@sheenal3514]

All are good it depends ur budget

[@DY-Hak1]

They need to add fog lights

[@archiepezek]

I guess they were going for a cleaner look, but I like the fog lights also.

[@toxicbambam3374]

Mazda style it's look like a jaw of human like mango, it's long. ( Babalu😂)

[@AceHardy]

📝

[@TalismanPHX]

The 3 sedan is so much more attractive than the big butt hatchback. Very Alfa Romeo-ish

[@jinoy5002]

why the fuk does no one reviews base models? anyway great video. thanks!

[@gfunkydota]

109 hp and 146 Nm of torque .. is it worth it ?

[@TheSjuris]

US has 186hp and 186 torque.

[@marinerchris]

Wrong number you got there pal

[@buchajo]

Those must be base euro specs????

[@PKAPE004]

The interior needs some contrast in colors.

[@sheenal3514]

Ganyan dn ba ako mageenglish

[@husseinabdullahi68]

Hi guys is it advisable to get this car as first car?

[@richardiusa5189]

Of course!! Go for it, I got it as mine, and I don’t regret anything

[@mrhawk1924]

I have the veloster turbo Hyundai on my channel

[@nobody1194]

Not selling well because of its so-so performance/acceleration. Put in the turbo and give a great looking car the engine it deserves. As it is right now, "Makes a lot of noise, got to be patient with it....eventually gets going" is turning off a lot of the segments demographic.

[@marcusmcneal7453]

Yup. If you’re making a hatch, but not making it hot or even a bit warm, then don’t bother. With the price and the sluggish performance you’re not pulling away people from the Civic, Corolla, or Golf/GTI. This is a beautiful car, but it’s in a no-mans-land for the class. Too small to be practical. Too expensive to be a value. Not great fuel economy. No tuning potential. Who is this car even for? The last gen was so much better. I’d still buy it over the 2020. It was a nearly perfect car.

[@marcusmcneal7453]

2WIREG The non-SI turbo civic sport hatchback makes 180 HP compared to the Mazda’s 186 HP. That difference is negligible because the Civic is much lighter than the 3. The Civic is faster 0-60, gets better acceleration, better fuel economy, better passenger space, better cargo space, and it’s a lot less money. I’m not trying to dump on the 3 because I love them, but other than styling, the Civic has it beat. Now if we’re talking the last gen Mazda3, it’s a better all-around car than the Civic.

[@TheSjuris]

Marcus McNeal yeah a whopping ,3s faster 0-60. That’s great but most people go 60-70 which is where the extra torque power of the Mazda transmission shines. You need a Type R or SI. Fuel economy is going to be the same with both FWD versions. If you really cared about economy then the Lx version of the hatch gets a lot better. Of course it’s slower then the 3. The 1.5 liter engine needs the turbo to accelerate and make up for the piece of shit CVT transmission. I wouldn’t buy any car that uses that trash transmission. It’s there because it’s cheaper and it gives better fuel economy. Honda should have stuck with the VTeC engine. The base Civic Sedans and coupes all are slower then the 3 except for the SI variant. The interior of the Civic is light years behind a 3. Not even in the same ballpark except for rear passenger space, but it’s still a compact car and not exactly a family vehicle.

[@marcusmcneal7453]

Steven Juris I have the CVT and it’s one of the better ones out there. No fake shifting and a double tap on the throttle launches it pretty nicely. I’ve been able to keep up with cars with way more power than mine because the CVT provides instant torque. And I’d argue the Civic is now longer a compact. It has as much room as my 2016 Rav 4. I fit and entire seat set and interior panels from an E30 coupe in there with room to spare. It’s roomy as hell. Also, not sure why you’re in your feelings on the 3. I said I like the car, but it has limitations for people who want a little more performance and more room.

[@TheSjuris]

Marcus McNeal the best CVT is worse then the worst auto. The turbo launches the CVT not the transmission. CVTs are known to have bad low end and bad high end torque. Turbos provide the low end torque, neither have high end torque though. Very little extra performance with the fwd 3. You need the SI or Type R to greatly improve it and even then the SI is not much faster then the Sport Hatchback. If your looking for fuel economy then the LX is better. The Civic was my second choice, but there’s no way I’m going to use a CVT or a turbo. Both have much more cost when they get older. Both are better then any other car in the price range. The AWD has limited use for the most part. Considering the CX-30 pretty much costs the same as an AWD hatchback wonder how long Mazda keeps the option. It’s literally the same car. Pretty sure the Civic hatchback shares the chassis with the CR-V so it makes sense that it’s a little bigger. The 3 never had a roomy interior. It’s a lot closer to the Corollas size.

[@roselienlachman6943]

the Mazda 3 is not available with a Panaromic sunroof that's Annoying 👎😐

[@cutieapplepie]

2017 and 2016 versions were the best. i dunno why they started going with this beefy build now, looks too chunky and takes away from that classic sleek, mom car design.

[@CJ-wc6lf]

Just about every man likes to say they are y feet, and especially when getting in the back seat. They could be 5 foot 8 and say they are 6 feet. I get sick of hearing so many men say they are 6 feet, and they probably are not 6 feet.

[@crimsoncloud6352]

Manual sucks on these clutch too springy. Honestly felt cheap so I went with auto with awd

[@grooviefan]

Manual in. My 2018 was great. Maybe you got one w a problem ??

[@t.k.morris]

@@grooviefan Most people that like a manual will want a manual regardless. All manuals are a little different from one to the other but I have tried to live with an automatic and I get tired of them really quickly. I have been driving my current 2006 Mazda3 5 speed sedan for 14 plus years and I am shopping for a replacement with another manual. I prefer manual period.

[@tungstenwhizard4361]

The only problem I have is the c-pillar is too thick! How the heck can you see??

[@t.k.morris]

Mirrors!!

[@tungstenwhizard4361]

@@t.k.morris obviously mirrors. But don't you look behind your shoulder too?

[@t.k.morris]

@@tungstenwhizard4361 No I don't believe so. I pull by and observe where I want to park, then angle my car accordingly to back in and just focus on my mirrors. Since I drive a tractor trailer, this is very natural for me because in my big truck there is no looking over your shoulder. You only have your mirrors to rely on.

[@tlcpreschoolchelan3702]

Mirrors, backup camera, sensors - I literally never look through the back window. It doesn't show small children or animals behind you (backup camera). The right-rear door window is the only window I'd be looking through when pulling out of angle or perpendicular parking. Does anyone wonder how semi truck drivers manage? And they are dealing with a vehicle 72 feet long. Back windows seem pointless unless you have no backup camera.

[@tungstenwhizard4361]

@@tlcpreschoolchelan3702 I guess that's true. It's just that my driving instructors always say to look over your shoulder when reversing and changing lanes and I honest to God can't see stuff out the back window due to c-pillars in my family's NX.

[@Longmatti1]

That C panel makes me cringe a bit.

[@rationalthinker9541]

I wish Mazda will make a premium model from this variant in “white interior” edition...

[@saurabhkoparkar751]

My Volkswagen GTI gets 26 mpg combined on regular gas and with far more power :) (skip to 2:27) Mazda makes pretty & sporty cars but they are quite impractical to live with and low in power:/

[@rofrofrofrofrof]

can't get AWD in a golf GTI!

[@t.k.morris]

It will run on regular but read the statement from the VW site... you don't get all that power on regular gas Fuel Requirement Regular unleaded (Stated hp and torque figures achieved with premium unleaded) www.vw.com/en/models/golf-gti.html?---=%7B%22models_golf-gti_sectiongroup_9747253_featureappsection%22%3A%22%2F%3Fzip%3D30728%22%7D#MOFA

[@daveed4475]

But reliability is far superior with the Mazda

[@ra55575]

I honestly think this car looks so stunning but it’s too expensive. It’s too similarly priced to the premium brands

[@buchajo]

I’m hopefully going to buy one of these today (soul red hatch) in Preferred trim. I like what I see. Has the upgraded stereo, heated seats, and all kinds of other goodies. Missing primarily the moonroof and HUD. For a few grand less than the highest trim it seems reasonable to me.

[@t.k.morris]

I thought so at first but go look at a Toyota Corolla. It is about $24k and is not close to this Mazda3 hatch in any category.

[@tlcpreschoolchelan3702]

@@t.k.morris I agree. I test drove the top trim Corolla hatch first, and when I told the sales manager I was going to test drive the Mazda 3 hatch 6 manual, he told me I wouldn't be back to his dealership. He was right. Wasn't even a contest. I was a loyal Toyota Corolla driver for 33 years ('87 FX16, '03 Matrix) and still have both in my driveway. It's almost ridiculous how much better my Mazda is on every level. And taking inflation into account, I spent just as much on both my Corollas as I did on my 2021 Premium 6 manual Mazda 3 hatchback. Which means I've been ripped off big time by Toyota my whole life and didn't even know it.

[@samueljimenez3498]

Wow

[@mbergheaud]

Attractive but I prefer the Golf R

[@Mirror1973]

Mohamed me too, I love how this looks inside and out, but the golf r has the more powerful engine

[@mbergheaud]

and I believe it has a permanent 4Motion all wheel drive. 60/40 powertrain

[@elonmademedoit]

and how does that even compare in price? In my country at least there is a 20k euro difference between a full specked Mazda 3 and a base Golf R

[@mbergheaud]

The Golf R in the US is around 40,000 USD

[@YoYo-vc1os]

ya thats nice but they ruined the back of it haha everyone always says

[@HawkSea]

I miss the lines.

[@Antphoneigh]

Tall guy

[@sheenal3514]

And buyer

[@Victic005]

I am not sold on it.

[@stevenf5902]

Then don’t buy it nimrod, you probably can not afford it anyways.

[@Victic005]

I can afford it.

[@buchajo]

Quang Lam the Preferred trim with FWD is thousands less and it’s still a very very well equipped car.....

[@zealmeme]

this guy is such a hater. The second he started the video, you could just tell, he doesn't like this car lol

[@ashneel]

That C pillar ruins it

[@marinerchris]

Nope. See it in person, you'll change your mind.

[@buchajo]

I like it. Only car like it on the road. Very distinctive and eye catching. I’m hoping to buy one of these today. I’ve already taken one short test drive and what I would say at this point is less visibility is dealt with via the Blind Spot Monitoring System. If your mirror is lit up.... you stay in your lane.

[@t.k.morris]

I thought so myself until I saw it in person and drove it. Now I believe it looks better than the 2018 model and there is no other car that looks like it to me. That makes it unique and more desirable in my opinion. But I know that we don't all agree or else there would only be one car on the roads driven by everyone and in the same color.

[@tlcpreschoolchelan3702]

It was my biggest concern going in for the test drive. Even after the test drive I was nervous, but I was also driving a car I had never driven before that didn't belong to me. 7 months in, I frankly never use the back window. Driving the freeway, side mirrors rule. Backing up, backup camera. And even if my eyes fail me for some reason, all the backup sensors go off, even if a person is approaching from the side. Semi truck drivers have been driving with no "rear window" for decades, even without backup cameras. And they are dealing with a 72 foot box behind them.