2021 Mazda 3 Review | A Turbocharged AWD Beast!

[@timw2083]

Arguably the best compact sedan on the matket... but sooo underrated. It has premium materials, tech, and performance

[@toddsherry9988]

Mazda is just killing it. We purchased a 2021 Mazda 6 Signature, that comes standard with the 2.5 Turbo. Love everything about that car, with exception to the infotainment system. Bose sounds great, but it can be slower to connect than most . The 360 camera quality could be better. It does redeem itself a little with the wireless CarPlay. Like I said previously, overall we love the car. My spouse loved it so much I was often finding myself walking outside to find my Mazda missing. To get my car back, we just traded in our 2020 Acura, for the Mazda 3 Turbo Premium Plus. We both love this one too. Mazda addressed the issues with the infotainment and camera system,. The 3 connects very quickly and the camera's are awesome on the 360. Not to knock our Acura, it is a solid product. The Mazda interior quality, and performance with the AWD is superior in every way over the Acura. The heads up displays on both are amazing. If these both prove to be as reliable as my neighbors 20 year old Mazda 6, I really feel like we hit the jackpot with these cars. The only thing that I wish about the 3, and it is small nit picks, but Mazda if you are listening, why is there no vents for the back seat, no power passenger seat, and at $34K shouldn't we get ventilated seats as well as heaters like my 6?

[@tammywitzen7940]

Just purchased mine and love it.Thank you Madza

[@2004cyrus]

I think Gold Pony liked this little beast from Mazda! Thanks for showing us this 3 with Turbo and AWD! It’s a nice little compact unit!

[@Unchainedmaple888]

I'd really like to see a carbon edition Mazda 3 Sedan with red leather and polymetal grey or a more affordable version with cloth seats, no HUD, and no sun roof.

[@2004cyrus]

I think Mazda 3 sales are down so maybe a carbon edition for the 3 would be a good little shit in the arm

[@FreshTillDeath56]

I agree. I think they need an option of the turbo, but with less features. I'd buy it in a heartbeat

[@kenyanewman5888]

Just get the 2.5 S and drop a turbo in it 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@arya7927]

@@FreshTillDeath56 its already very affordable

[@FreshTillDeath56]

@@arya7927 Funny enough, coming back to this thread 9 months later, I bought the 21 premium trim hatch with the red leather interior 😅💜 I still think the turbo model is too pricy, and there's enough zip in the regular 2.5L for my needs.

[@miguelircontar]

I would say this and the Sentra is the best looking in class

[@2004cyrus]

I agree for sure

[@2004cyrus]

@@italibello same here Joey. I’m not a fan of CVT’s tho either

[@santiagocalderon3261]

those two also have the best interiors

[@wilchambers1401]

What is up with all the limited exterior colors with some trims getting even less choices. Like in the turbo i would like a bright silver not dark grey.

[@2004cyrus]

@@wilchambers1401 cost cutting or limited availability due to lower sales? I’m not really sure. It sucks tho.

[@MrBuckaroo2014]

Just purchased a 2021 3 Premium sedan w/AWD. $23,294 total out the door, include ttt after treating to shut the deal down twice. This is my 4th Mazda 3 (2006 which I drove for 12 yrs, 2014 which I gave to my daughter, 2018 which I traded in for a 2021).

[@b9bot148]

I did buy the Mazda 3 Premium sedan. The only thing I didn't get with mine was the home link and chrome on the glovebox. This is the non turbo but the car is amazing and I like the design of the sedan over the hatchback.

[@diegosoto8620]

Do a 0-60! Lol

[@mccali2519]

the front end looks nice

[@2004cyrus]

It really does

[@ContentinMesa]

Great video looking forward to k5 gt coming soon. Can’t go wrong with a 2021 speed 3

[@2004cyrus]

That’s right man!

[@robertwilliam9558]

Excellent review. Thanks man

[@andrewnolan180]

Jack Giambalvo Mazda is a great dealership. I have bought a couple of cars from them over the years.

[@2004cyrus]

I’ve never been to Pennsylvania but my dad was born in Harrisburg near the Hershey chocolate factory

[@stromghouls]

i am getting one this friday. the exact same color, same engine. but i am removing the turbo badge in the rear. i want the car to stay stealthy like my 2019 cx-5 turbo.

[@edlymerida2838]

The great thing is that the turbo badge in itself isn't flashy at all. Just the word turbo with a basic font and that's it.

[@robertclarizio1544]

Sadly, my 2021 M3 2.5L Turbo AWD does not have the rear view mirror "home-link" controls. The interior material seems to be a cheapish type cloth type stuff. The vehicle does NOT have a rear stabilizer bar, hence handling "out of the box" is significantly sub-par for the "performance" level this vehicle should be built to. Even with the Bose audio system, I simply am finding it impossible to find a setup / configuration which I would expect from this system. I've attempted numerous settings / fade / balance / base / etc., and just cannot seem to get it right for me (driver)... Cruise control settings (my opinion) are unusable. Collision "avoidance" settings are to generic - this cannot be adjusted to my preference(s), but ONLY to one of 3 factory presets. While this system is still "useable", it can also be an annoyance if one is "pushing the limits"...

[@spookerr]

Great videos and reviews....👍

[@goldpony]

Appreciate it!

[@VolleyinSF]

I have a 2021 Mazda 3 Premium AWD Sedan. Living in a city I find there is a big blind spot that the A pillar makes. Like you I'm 6'1" and I find with the seat back I can be at a stop sign and not be able to see the people on my left in the crosswalk. Many time my passenger has said "stop there are people in the crosswalk." Note I came from a 2002 Mazda Protege ES which is like night and day. OH do you know what happened to the Mazda 3 Premium Plus that is not Turbo? I think it's the chip shortage that has played a part in this. I've looked at local San Francisco Bay Area dealers and the dealers that had 35 different Mazda 3 sedans in stock now only have 3 or 5. When I purchased my car in February 2021 they had over 30 so I can only think it's the chip shortage.

[@ENTJ47]

Dang current 2024 PP Is 36K what happened? 😮

[@guidenext]

Great review and I enjoy my son’s 2019 Mazda 3 sedan. I’m 6’5 and in the market for a great inexpensive driving vehicles 🚗, any recommendations?

[@timw2083]

Have you looked at the Mazda6, K5, Camry, or Sonata... if not an SUV will be a small move

[@Scuba_steve0487]

I'm in the market for a new car and the new Mazda3 is one of my finalist of my top three picks, I'm still deciding on what brand of a compacts sedan i want

[@2004cyrus]

I’ve owned 2 Mazda 3’s and 7 Mazda’s in 20 years! All have been fun reliable affordable cars! I’m currently trying to decide on which Mazda to get next

[@Scuba_steve0487]

@@2004cyrus I appreciate the feedback 👍🏽👍🏽

[@2004cyrus]

@@Scuba_steve0487 if you have any questions let me know. I sold cars for 7 years too.

[@Scuba_steve0487]

@@2004cyrus so if I decide to the the top trim which is I believe is the Turbo Premium it won’t make any difference if I put regular unleaded gas or premium gas??? Like one week I put regular and then the next week I put premium, it won’t mess up the engine will it???

[@tails300]

@@Scuba_steve0487 it can run fine on both but if you give it regular the hp drops to 227 instead of 250.

[@MemoriesDestroyUs]

Just ordered a 22 m3 sedan. Can’t wait for it to come in…. 5 months

[@caglioso]

The interior still seems kinda boring but I think the sedan style looks better than the sheet metal egg version of the hatch.

[@leyae5958]

I think the whole point of the Interior is simplicity, and the material quality is really impressive compared to other vehicle in this class. The sedan definitely has less blindspots and is a bit cheaper!

[@caglioso]

@@2004cyrus wow if you cannot understand how styling is subjective then you don’t have a proper amount of brain cells or education and should probably stick to finishing up middle school. I’ll never understand why unintelligent 11 year olds post comments but I guess that’s what happens after generations of inbreeding.

[@SLone3251]

I wish they had a black headliner in the more upper trims for the sedan. It would really seal in a sportier and more luxe feel. The hatch has this for some odd reason, but the sedan does not.

[@user-ci1yn8or2h]

Is there red interior for the sedan?

[@edlymerida2838]

I believe it's only for the hatchback; premium package and up.

[@combatveteranusnavy2012]

You left out your opinion of the car's handling!!!

[@boost331]

If you call that an AWD turbocharged beast you need to drive more cars..!! My FWD mazdaspeed 3 that is 14 years old will smoke that car in any situation.

[@goldpony]

Still have a ton of respect for this thing... yes, its not as quick as the R8 or 911's or AMGs I drive but plenty quick for what it is 👍

[@2004cyrus]

2 different cars obviously. The reviewer here knows what he is talking about. It’s a different time than it was in 2006.

[@2004cyrus]

@Catholic Firefighter you are right. It’s worse. But different in the sense that car manufacturers have changed a lot. The market has changed too. We don’t really get Boy Racer cars anymore. You might say the Toyota Supra. But you get into a lot of money.

[@2004cyrus]

@Catholic Firefighter lol you better copyright that before some unscrupulous hack tries to steal it!

[@boost331]

@@EpicDrew15 Dont be butt hurt because i dont consider a 250hp 4 banger a beast. If I brought one home it would be the slowest vehicle in the driveway. A beast it isnt.

[@rambosupreme]

Way too pricey for a compact. Camry or accord seems lot more desirable 🤔

[@2004cyrus]

You don’t have to pay retail. Mazda is very reliable. You get what you pay for. Besides the base model starts around $20,000. Leasing one may be a good idea for you Rahm. I’ve owned a few and one bonus in your factory warranty is longer than Honda & Toyota. I didn’t hear the the Gold Pony mention that. 4 years & 50,000 miles. One last thing, please don’t forget the Mazda 6 because it’s excellent... since you mentioned those cars in the next class up from the Mazda 3.

[@rambosupreme]

@@2004cyrus I am looking for a good, safe reliable car for my kid. It will be her first vehicle. We are looking at Mazda 3, Hyundai Accent, Accord, Subaru Crosstrek. Never leased a car before :(

[@2004cyrus]

@@rambosupreme most new cars are really reliable. Subaru is okay but I’d cross that off the list. I sold cars and managed for 10 years. Their CVT often becomes problematic. The Honda Accord is hard to beat if you have that much in your budget. It’s safer, heavier, quieter and more comfortable but... it also has a CVT, but a better one. I recommend people steer clear of those. The Hyundai Accent is a good little car but my cramp her style because it’s a funny looking little sub compact. And yet again to achieve higher gas mileage, they use a CVT. It’s also the least comfortable by far. Hard plastic everywhere. Solid engine tho. But with all of the better choices out there I can’t see how anyone with a budget can settle on the Accent versus the Excllent competition these days. If you buy new with the manufacturer warranty that can relief the immediate anxiety of being left without a ride if/when the CVT fails. My choice, hands down and if it were my money, would be the Mazda 3. I sold Mazda and I owned 2. And I’ve often owned other Mazda’s continually and all have a healthy dose of fun, affordability, and reliability! I’m 40 years old and buy them for my kids too!

[@rambosupreme]

@@2004cyrus thanks very much for the advice. Much appreciated. The new accent looks really nice. We like Mazdas. I had a Mazda 3 and now we got a CX9. The Mazda CX-5 is other one I like. Or the RAV4. Trying to stay in that 20-22k range 😬

[@2004cyrus]

@@rambosupreme my absolute please sir! And that’s fantastic that you already have Mazda experience. I agree the Accent is a nice looking little car. But if you are considering an Accord it’s hard to imagine your family choosing the Accent. There are pros & cons to everything and you can certainly come in under budget in that Hyundai. Do you plan to buy new or pre- owned? That’s a great budget. I have driven and done lots of research on Rav-4. It’s a let down in gas form; however the Hybrid is a whole different beast but very expensive of course. I prefer the previous generation in the V6, but your daughter would probably be fine in the 4-cylinder. It’s just very slow. But riding up higher is hard to beat. You might want to consider the Mazda CX-3. You could get it brand new and they retail for $21 and change.

[@caclavijo]

No multilink, no fun.

[@TheAlteregodude]

good reviews , but 70 % of the video is your face

[@2004cyrus]

Luckily it’s a good face