2021 Mazda3 Turbo AWD Hatchback - Watch Out WRX!

[@autonewstv86]

*I think Mazda brand has improved a lot over the last decade. Good job Mazda* 👍

[@rkalla]

Agreed

[@actontreadway1168]

They’ve come a long way since that dumb fd rx7, that’s for sure.

[@davo5400]

and that's on all season tires not winter. if you don't want to tune your car then this.

[@KNISQUE]

that's so true,got a lot improvement

[@Jazzie_Fizzle]

Their partnership with Ford was their biggest hindrance

[@ClearAlera]

It's amazing the difference Mazda has made with their cars in the last few years. I had a 2014 Mazda6 base trim (the only way to get a manual) and last week upgraded to this hatchback with the 2.5L premium non-turbo trim (again - only way to get a manual). While the 6 was very reliable and enjoyable to drive, The difference in comfort, features, and interior quality was astounding with the new car.

[@stapletonwill]

Let's be honest, lane keep assist is so you can eat a sandwich in 30 second intervals before the car gets angry at you

[@santiagoluna3599]

To keep the blind kids from killing someone else while they eat their chicken nuggets*

[@vroomgc]

Whatever you use it for I like the feature

[@ixnooky]

...and use your hand sanitizer after.

[@GrayFox370]

If you need lane keep assist in a car, then you definitely should not have a drivers license. I can't believe we are at a point in humanity where a driver can't keep a car straight within a lane on a highway. Like seriously WTF are you doing behind the wheel then?

[@vroomgc]

@@GrayFox370 I would agree for cars like Tesla, cause its just keeps going and that can be dangerous and drivers should always be 'driving'. Some manufacturers like Volkswagen have a 15 second only assistance that warns you to take the wheel. I think of it as a way to keep you a bit safe in case you took your eyes off the road for whatever reason or even starting dozing off.. To me that is ok. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ61m2moqLedY8U

[@EriknShelly]

My 2007 Mazda 6 with 155k miles still drives like a dream with minimal service issues. Just change oil, tires, and brakes ever so often and good to go. Great Car Great Reliability Great Brand...Hope to get a new one soon!!!

[@LouisPhilippeleGarsdeMazda]

Hi! If you want to jump to the next station just hold the "next" arrow on the steering wheel and it will seek to the next station on the dial. Also, you can ask for a specific frequency or channel number vocally!

[@PaweLudwikBykowski]

You can also set your favourite channels... and use them only ... star button... :)

[@LouisPhilippeleGarsdeMazda]

@@PaweLudwikBykowski Yes indeed. And move through them with the arrow on the steering wheel. 8)

[@carlobi]

Bloody lax reviewers.

[@LouisPhilippeleGarsdeMazda]

@@carlobi Probably don't spend enough time with the vehicle to find these little details out though

[@billcosby3700]

@@LouisPhilippeleGarsdeMazda That’s no excuse because why review it then

[@JazzyChef]

To change the station without going to the favorites menu, you use the little knob and press it left or right to move through the channels

[@mikebell2750]

I think that Mazda is doing the right thing by going for the more upscale market where they have a chance at competing. If they could squeeze a bit more horsepower out of this engine say 280-290 on premium and 250-260 on regular,they would have a even more unique proposition,that and quicken the shifts on the transmission. I like the styling and see a bit of Alfa Romeo in their design language.

[@azhurelpigeon]

This newest wave of Mazdas are stunning!

[@actontreadway1168]

Oh boy, “proper automatic “ is now a term.

[@hogdog567]

😂 Only in America!

[@kdomster9141]

Sure he is corect here ,when CVT sucks out life, performance, reliability, and culture of performance. If he knew that this Skyactiv Auto does run with torque converter off mode most of the time giving it nice direct on power feel kind of like manual .

[@actontreadway1168]

k domster don’t do this to yourself.

[@kdomster9141]

@@actontreadway1168 😂

[@chaseteter]

That was my first thought. Sad.

[@DextahPC]

The filming here is great. Very evident how much effort was put in setting up cameras to get different angles that show off the vehicle. Thank you!

[@LMVIKT]

Единственный канал, где Правильно снимают автомобили! Браво видео- операторам!

[@Lightsout565x]

FYI Sport Mode + TCS Off will hold the gears and not auto-up shift. Great review! Some of the best cinematography of any reviewer.

[@caydn2]

Good to know! I pick mine up this week

[@3turbo144]

It will hold gears in any mode as long as you don’t hit the kick down switch. If you go past full throttle till it clicks it will always auto up shift but as long as you don’t kick down it will sit on the rev limiter

[@tahsin28]

:o :o amazing then.

[@zoltrix7779]

@@3turbo144 Kickdown switches.... unknown why they are a thing. The throttle pedal has a potentiometer that informs the ECU when the throttle is 100%. Sounds like they can't be bothered getting the engine ECU to talk to the transmission ECU... laziness. For the most part, its just a frustrating click under your foot.

[@3turbo144]

@@zoltrix7779 most foreign vehicles have it. I actually like it because when I’m in manual mode I don’t want the trans to shift for me, but occasionally there’s a scenario when I need to drop from 6th to 2nd, just hit the kick down and it will do it for me.

[@Luis_SellsHomes]

I love my 2021 mazda cx 5 carbon Turbo edition! The rav4 and the chevy of its class doesnt even stand a chance! Mazda has improved a ton and the drive and feel is just sooo right!

[@DMaster27]

I prefer a Mazda automatic transmission rather than Subaru CVT any day.

[@A-man-up5wt]

Also gayyy

[@Hallowsaw]

Personally i have 2 autos and a cvt car. Honestly the cvt is better for general driving. The autos are really only better for merging and accelerating fast. If its a city car or a long road trip car i would prefer a cvt. Better mileage and smoother power delivery. If you have a lot of merging from highway to highway i would go with a standard auto. It all depends on your commute. As for reliability, the cvt is holding up with no issues at 100k miles

[@tivvy8686]

@@A-man-up5wt So if someone has a different opinion than yours they’re automatically gay now?

[@A-man-up5wt]

@@tivvy8686 jk bro chill

[@tivvy8686]

@@A-man-up5wt oh ok

[@KC16A6]

Thanks for showing how much the engine vibrates @1:12 ... that's REAL journalism :) (sorry I commented twice... those are completely unrelated)

[@Flash007b]

This is the first video I've seen that had the turbo hatch with the complete aero package. Most don't have the side skirts or rear diffuser. It looks real good with it all.

[@jermainejpshepherd2778]

It does make it look tons better.

[@AJ-rm7ie]

I know right? It looks so good!

[@amirparvez5415]

Yeah the stock skirts are a really questionable design

[@DysphoriaRL]

Thats because this is the Premium Plus hatchback, for those looking for this package. I feel Mazda didnt really make that clear for everyone. There is the mazda3 turbo, and then the mazda3 turbo premium plus, which comes with all the aero as standard.

[@NoBettaFeta]

Hate to comment on a year-old video but I bought a Mazda 3 turbo hatch premium plus back in September and this video has me feeling a lot more confident about taking it out into snowy weather (something I’ve never driven in as a recent FL > CA > WA transplant). So thank you for that!

[@rbnh9827]

Dude how much did you play and how is it holding up ? I am debating between this or the new civic hatch touring.

[@NoBettaFeta]

@@rbnh9827 ~$35k US for a fully loaded turbo model. I will say if practicality is what you’re after, go with the Civic. The Mazda 3 hatch is beautiful but it’s the least usable hatchback I’ve ever owned, lol. But if you’re after a little fun, too, I think the Mazda 3 wins out over the Civic no contest.

[@davidtremblay6458]

just got mine and its an amazing car. absolutely love it

[@graemetimmins]

Same, love mine as well! Best mix of tech, luxury, performance and refinement. The Goldilocks hatch.

[@graemetimmins]

@@mezzb Right, the car before my last was a '10 Speed3. I only tracked it like 5 times maybe, so getting a track focused car that spent 99% of the time commuting doesn't make much sense. The Turbo 3 is still great fun too, particularly with traction control off, it's really great to toss around. What color combo are you thinking?

[@graemetimmins]

@@mezzb Congrats!

[@ryanmulhall7452]

If you just move the gear selector to manual mode without actual manually shifting any gears, it will still automatically upshift. If you start actually rowing the gears though, then it will allow you to take it up to redline. I’ve had mine readily banging off the rev limiter in 1st gear after forgetting that I was in manual mode.

[@waleedmughal4439]

What do you mean by rowing the gears

[@braveyoutube5467]

@@waleedmughal4439" change/shift gears yourself." just putting it to manual mode won't let you rev to the red line , you have to put it to the manual mode first and then change/shift gear manually which will deactivate auto gear change near redline.

[@conarbrown4658]

Thank you so much for testing the awd properly!! You have gained my subscription! I’ve noticed you’ve tested other vehicles in the snow. My favourite part of your videos. 🍩🍩

[@gerardov.9716]

I'm a very quiet guy so I appreciate this reporter's yappy personality. Love the car by the way.

[@gio957]

The wrx had manual and independent suspension, its more of an enthusiastic car than this mazda. But this mazda3 is nicer.

[@cj5312]

Nicer as in more luxurious

[@chamade166]

Japanese cars always have compromises, crazy. Either recycled ashtray build of the Subaru or slushbox and non-intuitive tech/solid beam axle of the Mazda. No winder cars like the GTI/R, 2 series, S3 etc are so much more desirable. They cost more, but these Japanese cars cost less for very good reasons.

[@fbevc]

@@chamade166 Mazda has a great 6 speed manual and the previous gen of the 3 had multilink suspension.. All the elements are there, they just need to shove it into one car.

[@westistanbul]

@@chamade166 Lots of people rally/rallycross their imprezas and evos with only minor modifications(stock engine and drivetrain) i’d like to see that anyone try that in an junk s3/golf r.

[@trevormartin9717]

@@chamade166 i actually just bought the mazda 3 turbo over the wrx because the interior of the wrx just felt old and cheap

[@timekeeper9951]

2021 Mazda 3 GX Sport owner here. The issue you have with the channel list being hard to navigate. You can give the command through AI to play a specific channel or tune you like from your phone so that is the shortcut instead of rolling all the way down the list. Works for XM well. Only con i don't like about the car is the physical visibility but all models have the same safety systems such as blind sport monitoring to help with this. I love it :) Interior is so upscale and probably the best interior to be in compared to any base models on the market today. It's so ergonomic too requiring next to no thought to select or do what you want to do. Highly recommend the base model! Even got the fuel rating down to 5.9L/100km on the highway so far.

[@jayespi37]

That red is amazing! Love the simple tech that mazda has, which spells better reliability 😏

[@R.Stridstrom]

I agree. When i saw the pearl metallic red in the store, wow...

[@bravethewildgaming8139]

Mazda is getting it right on their new body lines. Clean, sharp, and simple. Will age well

[@zeroswings2]

beautiful car really...

[@BeanieNinjay0]

What I love about this hatchback is how long the front end is. It almost looks like a shooting brake 7:53. Most hatchbacks in this segment have a short front end giving the cars a more compact look.

[@duhitsbautista]

I ob$e$$ over the appearance of the hatchback. it’s obvious to me how it won the 2020 World Car Design of the Year award!

[@snehalkrishnan618]

It is a stunning hatchback. I’m just disappointed it doesn’t come with a manual transmission.

[@BW_Drums]

​@@snehalkrishnan618Sure it does, just not in AWD.

[@james352]

Mazda is gonna take over the world. They make such incredible vehicles.

[@duster497]

My 1990 Plymouth Acclaim had the washer sprayer on the blades also. I don't know why more auto makers don't do that. Makes perfect sense.

[@crusadeagainsttomatoes2518]

Literally one of the most beautiful cars right now.

[@CharmingHostilities]

Not literally. Subjectively. Learn how to use English better.

[@artagain8977]

@@CharmingHostilities you mean grammar. Grammar is the correct usage of English.

[@CharmingHostilities]

@@artagain8977 No, I meant exactly what I said. If I wanted to use the word "grammar," I would have. Zero cookies awarded to you.

[@reke9592]

@@CharmingHostilities You know what they meant. Learn how to not be a dick.

[@easternyellowjacket276]

@@CharmingHostilities Too whiny, dude.

[@MattJett]

Fantastic quality video! I own the 2019 AWD and in the snow, I say even on my all-season tires, it outperformed many AWD SUV's and other AWD cars with all-seasons. I live in icy Spokane, WA and this has been bar-none the best winter car I've ever driven for the money. Legit handles snow and icy better than my wife's 2016 Subaru Outback if that gives any comparison. Love this Mazda!

[@vincentv1790]

Doesnt it have alot of recalls on their first year? Please explain as far as what have been fixed under warranty?

[@MattJett]

@@vincentv1790 I did get mine Oct 2019, it was manufactured around July. I'm leasing my car. Right off the bat, I had one recall that involved a possible sudden emergency stop auto activating while on the highway. Only one or a couple cases of this happening, but due to the severity of this glitch, I'm glad they recalled them and fixed that promptly. Also, when I bought my car the dealership already fixed an earlier recall where the rear view mirror had issues coming lose. Later, I had to take my car in for another recall that involved the possibility of a scenario where you could lock the key fob inside the car. Lastly, I had to bring my car in for another "recall", not really one, but Mazda had a software update on my system that enabled a new feature in my car for free. They gave my car the ability to remote start, unlock/lock and turn lights on/off through my smartphone app for Mazda. No other recalls aside from the two I had to take it in for, that rear-view mirror one, and that complimentary connected services feature. Not bad for a new generation on a car model. Now for quality issues, I've had issues with the weather seals on the driver and passenger front doors. They started tearing and sticking when opening and closing the doors. They fixed it and haven't had issues since. That's it for me. Never had to pay a penny.

[@vincentv1790]

@@MattJett yeah ever since seeing a neighbor own 1 with polymetal, i will buy in 1-2 years hahaha. Dont want to take depreciation on it...

[@tlcpreschoolchelan3702]

Greetings Spokane! We live in Lake Chelan (have a son and daughter-in-law in Spokane). Get lots of snow here as well. I've driven manual FWD my whole life, and my new M3 manual 6 FWD is by FAR the best at handling snow (all seasons) of all the cars I've driven. Holds straight (backend stays in line better). I've found during hard acceleration from stop that it doesn't jump around (stays grounded) better than my other FWD's. I got the polymetal gray and it's such a nice color. Just discovered Mazda and glad I did. Best car I've ever owned.

[@Simple_City]

Seeing you test the car out at a snowy Lake Keechelus just gave me instant nostalgia. That's right where I grew up. I have driven past that lake probably 1000s of times in my life. My family always lovingly refers to it as "Stump Lake" haha. Good review! I might end up buying one of these over a WRX since Subaru seems to have a hate for turbo-charged hatchbacks and wagons...

[@gurl2fine1]

How in the hell did this car stay clean the whole time?

[@calvinnair]

It got cleaned after every take

[@hephaistosthesmith2069]

ceramic coating

[@Morris__]

“The sprayer are integrated in the wiper I love that” owning a 4thgen Mazda3 jurt don’t use them when the window is open unless you want all of it to come into the car😂

[@jalene150]

I’ll never understand why it shoots at that goofy angle.

[@robo9725]

@@jalene150 Yeah I have one in the UK but only got it recently, never thought about that with the window open, thanks for the warning! :)

[@wsoelivan]

3:50 Have you tried using next and prev button at the steering wheel?

[@mindspinn311]

There’s also the volume knob that moves left and right to perform the same function. He just didn’t look.

[@jaypels]

My thoughts exactly

[@billcosby3700]

He doesn’t know about this car yet

[@bryanmchugh1307]

These new Mazda's are arguably the best value in each category. Never thought I would see a Japanese import with all these features. This Mazda puts out more HP and torque than the Foxbody Mustang 5.0's.

[@3turbo144]

If you hit the kick down switch (the click of you go full throttle and push a little harder) it will auto up shift at optimal RPM for acceleration. If you go full throttle but don’t hit the kick down it will stay on redline as long as you want (ask me how I know). When you were doing the acceleration test in manual it wasn’t just shifting slowly you were shifting too late and hitting redline

[@wallymarkewich2960]

have a 2020 AWD Premium 2.5 and the AWD in the DEEP snow is amazing. Good Job Mazda also braking on ice is like glue to the road.

[@vroomgc]

Braking on ice has nothing to do with the car , its all about the tires

[@tsenif]

Absolutely beautiful. Such an awesome hatchback, super happy Mazda finally released something like this. Would definitely like to see a proper hot hatch from them as well, though. Similar to what other automakers are doing. This is a great Honda Hatchback, GTI, & WRX competitor. Now they need a Type R, Golf R, & STi competitor.

[@jaydensims-mclaren5895]

Next years 6 cylinder rear wheel drive turbo Mazda 6 might be that competitor ;)

[@tsenif]

@@jaydensims-mclaren5895 I hope it’s a hatchback

[@rixkyz5553]

@@jaydensims-mclaren5895if it ever comes

[@andrews9407]

Music was ass but the review itself was great! The comparisons to the more familiar WRX really helped contextualise this Mazda 3

[@daniellanzotti2391]

the wrx and turbo 3 are following totally different ideology. The WRX is going toward fun/raw/driver focused and mazda is upscale and premium feel more automation.

[@deej628]

Right? And for the price they’re asking it’s more sti range than wrx. Even the limited is like 32k on the rex.

[@daniellanzotti2391]

@@deej628 Yea when i test drove the two back to back it was night and day. The tight cabin in the 3 is also something reviews forget to bring up. The wrx has a huge open feeling. The wrx is an amazing value at around 30k you get all around performance and manual.

[@chooseymomschoose]

@@daniellanzotti2391 I don't think the type of people Mazda is targeting would find too much to love in the WRX's peasant cabin.

[@daniellanzotti2391]

@@chooseymomschoose lol agreed

[@oregonvaultgirlbrandy8250]

I literally went from a Mazda 3 to a WRX. I don’t regret a single day.

[@TheAdventureAuto]

First time viewer. I really enjoyed the video. I loved all the high res drive-by shots.

[@jcojrDTG]

Mazda is really killing it lately, my friend has carbon edition 6 and the car is loaded and sexy AF

[@AndrewYakymetsLS]

Is nobody going to comment on the sensor placement, as seen at 6:56?

[@1monsieur]

My father owned an MGB GT in 1967. As a child sitting in the back seat was a challenge. In the Mazda the space in the back seat is perfect....merci. M y Mazda 2021 turbo is perfect. It's one of the most enjoyable cars I've ever owned. It's my everyday car.

[@RB12377]

Mg zero to 60 was about three hours

[@1monsieur]

@@RB12377 Rire...

[@jnlin8569]

Needs rear air vents and ventilated front seats please!

[@AbsoluteADCC]

Absolutely not a huge ask and a shame they didn’t do it since CX-5 has it.

[@danielmiller6983]

Man I miss the Mazdaspeed 3, but this generation of Mazda has an absolutely beautiful design

[@Mrr.Q]

10:15 On my 2020 Mazda 3 2.5, if put in sport mode and use manual, the gear stay all the time....never upshift

[@ryanmulhall7452]

That’s how this works too. It’s the exact same transmission setup you have. If you just move the lever over without manually shifting it will still work in automatic mode. You have to manually shift it at least once and then it will hold the gear and happily bounce on the rev limiter if you let it.

[@Sevo-]

I'm looking at a 2022, I've been driving a 2010 2.5 gt for a decade and its finally kicked the bucket. I gotta say in the 10 years I owned my old 3 the only time the radio even got used is when I didn't have my phone

[@tuurkishman]

Now that's a what I call a car review, amazing scenery made me want to get in my car and go for a drive.

[@duhitsbautista]

same… but I wish I lived even a few hours away from where he recorded the footage for this video; I’m out in good ol’ flat IL & it looks nothing like out there 🥲🥲🥲

[@JP-eu9jb]

You can actually change radio channels with the Mazda 3 without needing to go into the menu. I have the 2019 Sedan and found out the other day that if you hold the volume knob to the left or right it will move down or up a channel. You need to HOLD it down though. Just pressing it as if you want to go to the next track on Spotify isn't enough. Same story with the steering wheel skip buttons. it can be done that way. I dont see Mazda explaining this anywhere but there you go, give it a try!

[@TEDdotcom]

2:29 he exits the front seat and disappears 🤣🤣

[@kenhoward3512]

Consumer Reports has repeatedly mentioned how awkward the Mazda infotainment system can be, requiring multiple actions to make what should be a simple change. You are the first reviewer I've seen to actually demonstrate this. Yes, it does show a surprising lack of foresight in this regard, though - considering how well the rest of this Mazda is designed - it shouldn't be a deal-breaker.

[@coocoo4coca]

This is a great review! I've been looking for a thorough review of this car inside and out and this is the best one I've come across. One thing to note on the 0-60, I've read that a few journalists are getting much better times once the car is thoroughly broken in (which makes sense). I read an article yesterday of someone who got 0-60 in around 6.3 seconds on average with 200 miles on the odometer, and then was getting closer to 0-60 in 5.8 seconds with 800 miles on the odometer. I dont know if this was the case with your presser, but who knows. Great video, you've gained a subscriber!

[@Whatzitmatter]

The rumor is 600 miles on the odometer and the tune is fully uncorked. I'll report back in another 250 miles when my sedan breaks that milestone.

[@coocoo4coca]

@@Whatzitmatter please do! Im looking into purchasing one and would love to hear the feedback.

[@khronin]

I have 6k on my CX-30 Turbo and here is the power it has between 100 and 120 MPH--yes MPH in normal mode with pedal pushed 70% and the Mazda hits 120 without breaking a sweat.kzbin.info/www/bejne/ip_MpaykZtBsp6c

[@bernielomax4859]

@@Whatzitmatterhey, where’s that late report? 😂😅

[@guittadabe5214]

Best and most thorough review! Great job!

[@FoYo1005]

Subaru refuses to offer adaptive cruise control with a manual transmission. (The NA 2.5l Mazda3 with a manual transmission has adaptive cruise.) Mazda says active lane keep assist took away too much steering feel. I would rather Mazda's philosophy here. Of course, what I really want is a Mazda 2.5T with a manual transmission. I'm looking mighty hard at the Hyundai Elantra N when that comes to the US next year.

[@fubartotale3389]

They didn't refuse, the engineering challenges in combining computerized adaptive cruise to a transmission that wasn't computer controlled are to great. They tried.

[@FoYo1005]

@@fubartotale3389 Honda, Toyota, and (much smaller) Mazda have each combined an adaptive cruise with a manual transmission. If Subaru tried but couldn't, that's worse.

[@axe2grind772]

Same. I’m getting a Kona N or an Elantra N the second they arrive.

[@michelangelo5903]

i have been driving my 2006 mazda 3 2.3L “GT” with a MT for about 4-5 years now and have to admit minus the rust it’s an amazing vehicle! plan on getting another 4 years out of it. maybe this will be my replacement for it down the road!

[@realNikoCousin]

Great car and great review. I really like this car! They finally did the 3 right.

[@tahsin28]

The 3 was always right. U were wrong.

[@SynchroM3h]

@@tahsin28 Agree. Currently driving s Mazda 3 Sport Black from the previous gen and it's great fun and still comfortable. Does the sports trips easily too with boot space. This generation will be next for me. 😁

[@MichiganPowersports]

This just cant compete with other sports cars in that price range. 36k for this is absolutely outrageous

[@brandyag]

You disappeared from the back window when you exited the vehicle. I thought it was funny but otherwise I always enjoy your videos.

[@drivingsports]

The best effects are corny effects. 🌽

[@SilverScarletSpider]

please make a mazda3 turbo awd hatchback vs Toyota GR Corolla snow awd review!

[@Kiss__Kiss]

No, I've been waiting for you, Ryan Douthit, to review this Hatch... Thank you for doing so, while putting it through its paces!!! EDIT: I did enjoy the Tom Voelk (Twin) bit...

[@zachsabel5466]

i am so sold on getting this car. i hope the 22 model is just as good if not better

[@06wrxRAR]

great car. i like our 2010 mazda 3 still. its light, good on gas, looks ok inside. i have 06 subaru wrx. both are different cars. this new mazda is like putting both together but the awd is totally different. it's not easy to beat a subaru in challenging road conditions.

[@sonny5068]

Mazda makes cars a bit differently than the rest. Love their engineering!

[@_kylect]

Nice review, editing skills for this is is on point!

[@peterrusso7336]

These guys are the only normal people car brand where they market the driving pleasure of their cars.

[@ugurakar7301]

Good review, good looking car with upscale interior. Just wishing a more driving-oriented Awd system that could generate more than 50% power to the rear wheels :)

[@t4routdoors799]

Ive never owned a mazda, but this one might be my first.

[@ronibeatz8278]

Same tbh

[@edsmith9855]

They have improved in a lot of ways, and I like their cars a lot. I bought a Subaru Impreza in 2019 before the AWD 3 or CX-30 were available. I would consider them for sure if I were buying a car today. I dont really care about lane tracing, and it is great that they have an otherwise complete driver assistance suite standard. The wide rear pillars of the hatchback really put me off, but the styling of the sedan is beautiful. I really hate that they went to a beam rear axle though, and why not a true touch screen infotainment system?

[@Smaug1]

Whoa, beam rear axle? Toyota just FINALLY got away from that with their Prius and Corolla and now Mazda is cheaping out?

[@thomaselwood12]

They had to to increase the quality elsewhere. Also touchscreens are just downright dangerous.

[@edsmith9855]

@@thomaselwood12 Touch screens can certainly be "dangerous" i.e. distracting to use. However, my contention, and many road testers seems to agree, that the central button operated infotainment system Mazda uses is more complicated and distracting than most touch systems, so equally or more so "dangerous". Also, Android Auto, which is the primary feature I use (provides both navigation and music) is specifically engineered to touch operation. In fact, I believe the new CX-50 allows touch commands when AA is in use.

[@thomaselwood12]

@@edsmith9855 i have owned a mazda 3 with that button and wheel layout and it's infinitely better and safer than touchscreen.

[@danielblancomedel2063]

@edsmith9855 My older 2014 Mazda 3 had a touchscreen. I always preferred using the wheel. It really is a lot more of memory muscle and easier to operate than a touchscreen.

[@ugotmail5651]

I wanted to keep my white 04 Mazda3 as I made all the repairs myself. I wanted to repaint it, get better rims, lowered suspensions..... but after watching this beauty and its turbo and AWD capabilities... now am not that sure.... DAMN IT MAZDA & YOUR SEXY CARS!!

[@brosev913]

Subaru, please make an answer to this with a stick shift! - Nice job Mazda.

[@DaddyDan77]

Impreza hatch with turbo 4 and manual - no "boy racer" WRX kit needed. That's on my list of things that I'd like to see Subaru deliver (along with a Legacy that is outfitted to be a true sports sedan.)

[@joshualuntsford]

@@DaddyDan77 oh I just creamed my pants

[@vv247]

@@DaddyDan77 Only thing I changed with my 2014 wrx hatch is I bought the COBB accessport and did the stage 1 93 tune...way better daily driver than Subarus tune in every way possible..more power, torque, smoother, throttle response is far better.

[@fubartotale3389]

WRX's, Imprezas, BRZ's are all available with a stick.

[@Dongzzzzzz]

@Dr Doom Skywalker I heard the 6 speed manual of Mazda can't handle the torque so it's unlikely it will be available as an option.

[@amirparvez5415]

At 18:00 he mention that they only have a basic radar distance cruise control but he doesnt know about the Traffic Jam insist that next to the adaptive cruise control . It only works will under 35-40 mph , will help keep you in the middle of the lane and will follow the car ahead in stop and go traffic. Drove in a 1 hour of LA stop and go traffic and almost never had to touch the gas , break or put much steering input , just had to keep my hands on the steering wheel so it would stay activated. Really awesome future that should have been reviewed!

[@Cinnmon10]

I loved this review, event though I had no idea what you were talking about or doing with 0-60 shift or AWD...😆 I just love 5he Mazda3

[@ILoveTheGreyScale]

Nice G2 in the back seat! Good Video man. I love this upgrade in this car, that I already love.

[@bluenightsky]

Nice review! I watched several reviews on this car and I really like yours. Driving in the snow was a lot of fun to watch! I was originally thinking of getting white with red interior but it's so hard to resit the red! I've driven red cars all my life and was trying to do something different but... It looks so shiny 😍

[@jbm0866]

You did your best run with a full tank which adds considerable weight. Using the old drag racers trick of just enough to get you to the quarter mile..guarantee it would do under 6 seconds if you wait until the low fuel warning pops up😌 Having said that, don't think Mazda is too worried about the 0-60 as they've moved the 3 into sporty, near luxury compact territory..and the power is more than adequate. How do I know? I'm been driving my 2021 Mazda 3 turbo hatch for going on 9 months now..and still love it🤘

[@grenademagnet9516]

This is my favorite video to watch. Perfect color car. Beautiful contrast between red and blacks. The graphics provided are amazing to watch and paint a clear picture of how fun this car can be. Thanks for the video. This is my dream car. Someday I hope to own one myself.

[@duhitsbautista]

I have the ‘22 version of this exact car minus the 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Appearance Package & I do have to say… this thing was & is my dream car. it truly is a dream to drive!!!

[@conster-8201]

I’m only 18 and have an 04 Mazda 3, I would die for a new Mazda 3 sport. They look very dependable and slick. I love my Mazda and watching you drive this thing makes me wanna get in mine and mess around a bit. But I do get a bit of fomo watching you at the same time😂

[@l.nguyen9176]

I am sold. Mazda come take my money and put me further into debt.

[@friedanal509]

Lmao

[@pizzasaurolophus]

That is the nicest looking hatchback I've seen in a long long time.

[@COMBATJEAN1200]

Gorgeous 🤩

[@code23hyper44]

To answer the verbiose gps thing - it’s because just a decade ago telling gps to navigate someplace via voice would frequently end with the gps pointing to the wrong place. Saying it back insures the driver the instructions were received properly. I hate it too. But that’s why it happens.

[@mertdogan48]

What a car, what a video! Thanks for these awesome scenes, i really enjoyed that. I think fell in love with this piece of engineering 🖤

[@charlesalexander7185]

If you are listening to the radio (XM or FM), make sure you’re on the main entertainment screen (the one that shows the current station information) and just click the knob to the right or left like a joystick to go to next or previous station

[@Homohumulus]

Yeah he just didn't know how

[@nattga]

Have anyone ever scraped that front chin yet? I wouldn’t have made it out of my driveway unscathed.

[@marcov9808]

Gotta go at an angle

[@cusebike5391]

I have not scraped YET but it's going to happen. I just hope it's not any time real soon.

[@lexushummer98]

Its like 5 inches off the ground, I would consider 2-3 inches low

[@nattga]

@@lexushummer98 I drive a Civic and I scrape it out of my driveway just a bit but a lot worse out of my work parking lot.

[@lexushummer98]

@@nattga you can get the turbo without the body kit as well

[@formalPirateClips]

I bought the black with red interior. I’m LOVING it. If you’re on the edge, go test drive one. They are NICE.

[@darfelthcanonigo2119]

How can you say watchout WRX but they don’t even offer a manual

[@allanguy2522]

I would pay extra for a proper transmission lol i mean manual transmission

[@darfelthcanonigo2119]

@@allanguy2522 hopefully they offer it lol

[@fractalenergy8623]

Im a subaru tech at a dealer. I bought this car last week and absolutly love it. Its as fast or even faster than a wrx and way more refined to drive with a much nicer interior. As a daily, this crushes the wrx. Plus IMO its the best looking hatch on sale right now.

[@T-BEEZY]

"However you can't get this in a stickshift" paused video, nothing left to see here.

[@jasonharrod3070]

At least he warned us in the first 30 seconds, and........ I'm out !!!

[@NIGHTMAREuki]

new WRX has CVT.....

[@mindspinn311]

False

[@JulezWinnfield]

How will Mazda survive without you?

[@T-BEEZY]

@@JulezWinnfield Subaru gets my money, all the automatics you can handle buddy!

[@jorgeneves1334]

There is no doubt that this Mazda is a better looking car than a Subaru WRX. But when the push comes to the shove, Mazda's part time Haldex AWD is no match to Subaru's full time AWD. Also the latter comes with a manual transmission that outperforms Mazda's automatic when driving on slippery surfaces. The HP advantage of the WRX doesn't hurt either

[@zepenance9571]

I have the sedan turbo... and its amazing. Im not a hatch back person. :) the sedan has a lot more leg room for passenger too. Fyi: you can get this car in manual but the manual is front wheel drive and non-turbo.

[@Mark-OutWest]

I do like the Mazda design. It's simple, clean and elegant.

[@axe2grind772]

It’s not a performance car. A WRX is. WRX drivers won’t even consider one of these after they drive it so they’re not really competitors.

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

It competes and beats the CVT WRX which does have a market believe it or not. The Mazda was quicker both from a dig and roll, has a MUCH nicer interior, and it looks better. A manual WRX is still better performance wise if you are going to modify, but the CVT WRX falls behind the 3 turbo

[@shaunmark1]

Having owned a 2010 MS3, I can 100% relate to "wow that's heavy' when lifting the hood.

[@jacure123]

Don't fill up the gas tank if you are testing the 0-60.

[@xoxoj]

Weight reduction or something else ?

[@skip741x3]

@@xoxoj weight

[@southernshiba9936]

It is possible to flip to the previous or next radio station by rocking the volume dial side-to-side and holding until the next station tunes in.

[@maestro1947]

Mazda should pay you for that snowy drift footage lol

[@dorianlindberg1662]

I'm not sure I see the lack of manual trans to be a setback. The review on the AWD was really good.

[@wuming9151]

36k is too much 30k compared to base engine 22 k is more likely better

[@chooseymomschoose]

Don't worry. By the end of 2021 it will be.

[@alexsiul1142]

Turbo starts at 30K and already have all the equipment standard from the premium package

[@axe2grind772]

I just drove one last week. Then I drove a new GTI. There is no comparison and they were the same price. The Mazda was too soft for that kind of money in my opinion.

[@wuming9151]

@@axe2grind772 German car definitely feels more stiffer what do you noticed about interior leather sit and bose sounds speakers. More soft touch surface?

[@AdmiralSym]

Great video! I noticed you were using a Sony RX0II for some shots. That's a neat little camera