2024 Mazda 3 (Facelift) Review: RIP Toyota Corolla and Hyundai i30?!

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[@equinox95]

The Mazda 3 is one of the most beautiful designed cars in that category on the road.

[@mharro88]

It's nice but so common

[@equinox95]

@@mharro88 .....Not in the UK.

[@Fastdonkeynads]

​@@mharro88There are almost none where I live. Absolutely none only the sedans

[@ShutterKnack]

Mazda just needs to up their game on rustproofing. I doubt that they had on this model. Even the newest MX5s are rust buckets.

[@Emaratilfy]

@@ShutterKnack they had rust issues when they were a part of Ford. I don't think they rust more than other cars. I live in Scandinavia so I rust proof my cars anyway so it doesn't matter to me...

[@guymitchell4784]

I have a gorgeous 2019 Mazda 3 premium with maroon red leather interior. 2.5 litre. Drives like a dream. 30,000 miles and zero rattles or squeaks. No issues.

[@brytonmunro5270]

I’ve had my 2020 for a while now, and I love it. Thought I wanted to upgrade to the turbo, but I ordered a plug in for 60 more whp which will be plenty 😂

[@hectoOut]

Com'on dude.. I live with this car everyday and I know how it drives and it s amateur. They said it s not rocket scientist to build a car these day and truely at Mazda they don't have rocket scientists!. The 2.5L atmo is a decent powertrain but it is mated with a woeful automatic transmission gearbox. It s an AI nightmare when the Mazda dude needs to reset the software 3 times and still it coudnt learn anything! It spends more time hunting for the correct gears to engage than actually driving. Slow and sluggish around traffics. Even more terrible on an elevated road as it took forever to get the right gear. Down shift gears takes forever so you ll get caught in the wrong gear to overtake a bus. Think of how you put your bicycle in a highest gear and start pedalling see how fast can you go! This car will just skip all the gears and so it s free spins no gear no power😢. You risk an accident for a P plate driver. Despite glossy well designed interior yiu ll hate every minutes spending in it. It s lousy engine note whining like a old rental car. Cabin vibration as it is caught in the wrong gear in corner acceleration. Despite Skyactive and other jargons stop start, flat bottom aero dynamic it s damn thirsty for a small car 480km/full tank and never goes past 500km mark. The Mazda guy tried to sell me that I need to use premium98 or it s nothing to be alarm of due to traffic conditions. My old bom Toyota Aurion could do better mileages than this piece of garbage!

[@Ouail98]

how? 2.5L engine was released 2024. 2019 mazdas 3 in Europe are all 2.0

[@klaas6681]

Mazda 3, CX-30 and CX-60 are some of the most delicately designed cars on the market. Absolutely beautiful.

[@Ylojaketz]

I’m so enchanted by this car design. My favourite of almost all cars.

[@tripsadelica]

I recently bought a demo model Mazda 3 Evolve with the 2.5 litre engine. It has a few quirks that have needled me a bit (the radio switches on whenever you turnover the engine and that can't be stopped and the I-stop system will sometimes not stop the engine for some reason) but overall I just LOVE it! It goes like a cut snake, especially in sport mode. The warning systems are not too intrusive (but the reverse sensors and cross traffic alert system are not quite as good as the ones on my VF Commodore) and the car is comfortable. Being naturally aspirated you need to keep revs high to go quickly in the car but that's not hard as the engine likes to rev. For those dropping down to a four from a straight or V6 the power delivery is not as slippery smooth and effortless but, jeeze, it's a lot of fun! It's also a stylish buggy, for sure and that "soul crystal red" colour is sublime (my car is the same colour). I don't have kids now so the back seat tightness is not an issue for me. The rear vision is not great but, hey, the car is a real head turner. The only other niggle is that silly system which tilts the driver side mirror down when you reverse...I don't like it but I am now used to it. Word of warning to all. If you only drive sporadically and leave the car unused for a couple of weeks you will find that the I-stop may not work unless you go for, at least, a half hour drive. The car uses a lot of battery power and it the power level is a bit down I-stop becomes a little cantankerous. Many people dislike I-stop systems so if you are one of those it won't bother you (to prevent I-stop you have to switch off when you first start the car but it will turn on again at the next start). Also beware that when it comes time to change the battery the stop-start batteries for these sorts of cars are pricier than your average high crank battery. As to you two blokes. You are a breath of fresh air in the car reviewing space. I love your antics, your obviously strong friendship and your honesty. I look forward to every new video you post. As an old fart, I find them enormously entertaining. If I owned a tv network I'd be hiring you for a car show like "Aussie Top Gear." I would, however, call it "Two Blokes and a Car." Best wishes to you both. You make an old man happy. :)

[@Emaratilfy]

Such an underrated car and I wish Mazda would have much more success with it sales-wise. I would get this over the VAG cars in same segment - always.

[@trazyntheinfinite9895]

Eh. Problem is that the design always compromises practicability.

[@stromtrooper7118]

Too expensive.

[@Emaratilfy]

@@trazyntheinfinite9895 We can easily have 2 adults in the back.

[@Emaratilfy]

@@stromtrooper7118 compared to what? A Golf? No, it's not.

[@stromtrooper7118]

@@Emaratilfy it is too expensive. 35000 euro for a car seems for me like robbery...in 2020, cx5 was 35K in Romania. With all gadgets included. Is your sallary 50% bigger than in 2020? Here, you can buy a new apartment with living and a bedroom with 60-70K. Why is a car 35k?

[@johnphom1136]

My mazda6 2014 has rain sensing wipers, radar cruise, blindspot monitoring, heated seats, 2 person memory seats. Really great deal for back then.

[@estuardo2985]

I wish they still had a mazda6 available. I recently bought (and waiting for delivery of a mazda 3) but would have splurged a bit if they had a mazda6 available. Those cars are really sharp.

[@user-gz4ve8mw9l]

@@estuardo2985 They might be coming back in a few years or so uncertain, but yes I agree on the mazda 6.

[@timothygibney159]

They are available on the Mazda3 as well starting at the preferred trims

[@richardlo7190]

​@@user-gz4ve8mw9l😅😅

[@danielmclintock648]

Bought one in September 2023,love it. Plus it's stunning to look at. It's not just a pretty face though,it can shift a bit too. Highly recommended.

[@jmahizzle]

I don't think you can say RIP to the Toyota Corolla. There's lots of people in the world who like vanilla ice cream

[@azadr9231]

Funny dudes. Good reviews. Pleas don't lose the humour down the track. I also suggest having more than one perspective about cars. 95% of reviewers are car nuts have that sporty dynamic handling perspective but customers vary widely in their priorities. Some people prefer softer suspension for daily commutes or have small families and want a gentler ride. That's my 2 cents.

[@winmac2565]

Still loving my 23 3 Premium Plus! It's my 3rd 3! After the Original Model, then the Speed 3 and now my current one!

[@GlowingTube]

Looks and feels premium, drives great too. Unfortunately the tight rear seats and the tiny boot kill it for me.

[@jack_rgn]

I'm in love with this car, I had the 2019 version and enjoyed it so much, planning on getting this new 2024 one as well 🇯🇵

[@TheAlmighty972]

Im just ordered one today . 3 weeks to wait

[@tanthaman]

​Lol

[@DanielBeard-bt7mn]

Mazda needs to increase the ground clearance on the Mazda3 from 5.5 inches to at least six inches (minimum). That way you won't scrape the front end on every driveway you attempt to enter.

[@club1fan552]

What is it with just about every non SUV in the last 25 years? Every driveway you just about have to stop or go on an angle. Old cars? NOT an issue...in some instances we used to drive up the curb no problems!

[@corduroy9611]

Damn, that car is so beautiful, it looks so edited but when you see this car in person, it really looks niceeee

[@Max_94]

Specially in red, because I've seen it in other colors and they don't look as near as good

[@pauld6556]

Love your work Matt and Jacob. I’m a Mazda fan for some 20 years. Had three Mazda 3s and now for the change…..I’m waiting for my CX-30 Astina to arrive 😍

[@CarSauce]

Congratulations!!!

[@DishantSharma679]

@@CarSauce please rate how this sounded cause I thought it sounded pretty good for a Mazda 3.

[@fernandomercader8204]

I love my 2021 mazda 3 HB smooth rides, silent interior and comfy seats. The control on turns its so good

[@fernandomercader8204]

Also love that is not CvT

[@bobmarley6161]

The colour is the most beautiful of any car range... Absolutely beautiful...

[@rustykilt]

The beauty of MAZDA is the purity of design. It is a classic look which does not date like the fussy designs of the other makes. I have a 2017 SORENTO which is a great SUV but the newer design is so fussy and the upcoming model is another BOX design. I will be looking at MAZDA when I upgrade.

[@krapicon376]

The Cylinder Deactivation in the 2.5L Mazda 3 Skyactive G engine actually cuts off cylinders 1 and 4 at moderate deceleration and at full deceleration it can cut off all 4 cylinders. Which you can monitor as it happens in the Infotainment System. Average MPG 28 / KPG 45.

[@Krenisphia]

I remember when the Mazda 3 was topping that segment in Australia for a brief while.

[@azrafsami]

What I think is, Mazda 3 is one of the most beautiful car on the roads. You see them every now and then, but your eyes would stick to them for longer no matter what. Mazda killed the competition with the sharp appearance and class leading handling with this piece. Zoom zoom all the way!

[@nekoppachi]

Had my turbo PP for a little over a year & I’m absolutely LOVING it!!

[@iamtheuse6321]

Hate the touchscreen what I like about my 3 is that there no touchscreen takes longer to get used to using the infotainment but you never have fingerprints all over everything.

[@ryanjv]

I have a 2023 mazda 3. Glad they fixed the location of the wireless charger. I ended up wiring my own fast charge wireless pad in the same spot

[@patrickgagnon9662]

Mazda has a kick-ass turbo , ANYONE who has driven Mazda turbo gets it , it changes the car , some of us demand the power and pure grunt .

[@jeremybean-hodges6397]

We don't get it in the 3 in Aus.

[@patrickgagnon9662]

sorry to hear that , no going back from the turbo once you drive it .@@jeremybean-hodges6397

[@KuraiKatsumi]

I've always loved the style of the Mazda 3, It's proportions, lines and just overall look is just great and clean. Whatever camera is being used btw, it's got some really good quality. It does a god job conveying the car's appearance, colour included.

[@lesklower7281]

I really like these new Mazda 3s that metalic red also available on other Mazdas an excellent colour and the design is very pleasing very close to Alfa Romeo styling which are the prettiest cars ever but they have a habit of breaking down were as Mazdas don't break down very reliable

[@hectoOut]

Com'on dude.. I live with this car everyday and I know how it drives and it s amateur. They said it s not rocket scientist to build a car these day and truely at Mazda they don't have rocket scientists!. The 2.5L atmo is a decent powertrain but it is mated with a woeful automatic transmission gearbox. It s an AI nightmare when the Mazda dude needs to reset the software 3 times and still it coudnt learn anything! It spends more time hunting for the correct gears to engage than actually driving. Slow and sluggish around traffics. Even more terrible on an elevated road as it took forever to get the right gear. Down shift gears takes forever so you ll get caught in the wrong gear to overtake a bus. Think of how you put your bicycle in a highest gear and start pedalling see how fast can you go! This car will just skip all the gears and so it s free spins no gear no power😢. You risk an accident for a P plate driver. Despite glossy well designed interior yiu ll hate every minutes spending in it. It s lousy engine note whining like a old rental car. Cabin vibration as it is caught in the wrong gear in corner acceleration. Despite Skyactive and other jargons stop start, flat bottom aero dynamic it s damn thirsty for a small car 480km/full tank and never goes past 500km mark. The Mazda guy tried to sell me that I need to use premium98 or it s nothing to be alarm of due to traffic conditions. My old bom Toyota Aurion could do better mileages than this piece of garbage!

[@Games4Days912]

I love my 23 Turbo PP hatch. The power is absolutely fantastic and the driving dynamics are beautiful.

[@karanaman68]

I have the evolve g20 sedan. Deep crystal blue. The interior is gorgeous and a treat to sit in every time. The chassis balance is excellent and the looks garner praise everywhere i go. Has vision tech pack and Mazda floor mats. Got it second hand May this year and love every minute of it

[@metrofox65]

Is your G20 manual or auto? Do you find it underpowered? How economical is it? I am looking to get 6spd 2.0 or 2.5. Hard to find.

[@karanaman68]

I​@metrofox65 I have the 6sp auto 2.0 litre motor in it. Can be a little coarse at the limit but I find the power adequate to cruise at 110 kph with no trouble. Didn't have the budget to stretch to 2.5 litre but more than happy with purchase

[@FlameMirage]

I am not surprised, I love my Mazda 3 from 2010. If my parents didn't struggle to get in and out of the car (as they are getting older) I would probably buy another one xD

[@asog88]

I like the cx90, but the bigger the cars get the further they get from the Mazda 3 design and the 3’s design is perfect

[@_SemperFidelis_]

Best looking car on the road just love Mazda in every way. Would not go back to a Hyundai.

[@davidrome6066]

I’ve owned my manual Astina hatch for 4yrs now and I still love throwing the gears. What a shame Mazda didn’t offering atleast one grade with a manual. The 2.5ltr has plenty of punch and it’s fuel economy for a non turbo/hybrid is outstanding. I just did a trip from Orange to Port Macquarie and returned 5.6L/km and got 748ks from the 51L tank. Great review guys and I love the humour in your delivery.

[@nsbioy]

Lack of manual is why I bought a different car

[@oliverandersson1991]

In sweden we got manuals for all specs?

[@stevoc3374]

@@oliverandersson1991 The australian dealers did not import the MT for models from mid 2023 : (

[@front2427]

what's that in mpg?

[@davidrome6066]

@@front2427 about 42mpg

[@JustinStempel-d9p]

38,500 plus tax, dealer fee, destination fee, tag fee and a list of other fees likely costing you 43k by the time you are done. Also you mentioned a 2k package that is not included in your 38,500 price

[@gablewis]

The bigger screen is vgood,though the touch screen is not needed. My other car is touch screen and i hate it when im doing some changes unlike with the mazda you can do some changes while doing it with ease and can still focus on your driving.

[@71Serai]

He Mazda 2.5 4 Pot matched to that 6 speed auto is by far the most reliable engine - transmission duet on the planet. From personal experience you can scrub virtually all comparative offerings from all of VW, Audi and Mercedes's and any Mazda will surpass the German marques in terms of driver satisfaction, reliability, price retention and overall quality. Mazda in my humble experience outperformed all other marques in terms of the appeal of its models for the past 2 decades.

[@Loooooooooooooooool]

Wish you guys could get to try out the 2.5t. I picked one up almost 2 years ago and it's been great.

[@Wedgetail96]

Side profile has quite an Alfa vibe. Looks great.

[@cezarstefanseghjucan]

Yeah, when you want an Alfa that is actually reliable.

[@Bmontepeque11]

Better than a Corolla for sure, pretty much everything is. Better than the i30? If you want a fun car, no. But if you want a daily car, potentially, asuming you have another fun car, this is the perfect companion 🥰

[@cezarstefanseghjucan]

Sadly the Koreans cannot nail reliability down.

[@slavstojnic7279]

HAHAHAHA I LOVE YOU GUYS YOU CRACK ME UP! Awesome review guys!

[@pierreinthavong181]

Great review you guys as well! - Pierre😊

[@CarSauce]

Thank you ❤️

[@BlackBunik]

Got a 2014 Mazda 3. Damn I love the manual. Shame they are axing it. Also the 2.5 l is not available in EU so... double shame.

[@penguinoc63]

I absolutely do not like the pulsing front turn signal I much rather the previous solid, crisp on/off/on/off indicator

[@69memnon69]

It’s been RIP for the Corolla and the i30 since this was launched in 2019. This is the best ice car I’ve owned. Before that I owned the gen 3 Mazda 3 (both astina variants), which was also great but the looks never sat right with me. I’ve owned vw, Kia, Opel, Toyota and fiat cars and the Mazda’s beat them all in terms of the mix between driving dynamics, interior quality and reliability. Have subsequently switched to an all Tesla household but still admire the looks everytime I see a gen 4 Mazda 3 around.

[@nenadpejak5945]

Has the Mazda managed to fix a chipping paint problem? This was a pretty big problem, especially with this red soul paint.

[@ilcavalieresommelier]

I’ve got the EskyactivX 186 cv: fuel consumption diesel style, gasoline performance and driving pleasure

[@ThatAussieBloke1]

I think touch screens are over rated so the wheel controller makes it more luxurious for me like higher end cars like audis etc.

[@jayjake]

Only down on this car is the piano black, and backseat space (not counting the price, the car is beautiful)

[@jz8756]

Love the style of your review! Knowledgeable and unassuming!

[@BigBear--]

Do you guys not get the Mazda 2.5 Turbo AWD version down there, like we do in the states? The 2.5 Turbo AWD has 250 HP and 320 lb-ft Torque on premium fuel. Shame the Turbo doesn't come with an LSD...and a manual, then it'd be a near perfect hot hatch.

[@keyman2927]

I have both a mazda 3 and corolla hybrid, with fuel hitting 2.20 , its hardly RIP corolla.

[@paulklp8262]

Mazda 3 is closer to 30k, while Corolla is pushing mid 45k. The cost gap is enormous.

[@M9_Prime]

At $2.20, that’s 6,800ish L of fuel… at 45L a fill (roughly a full tank) and 1 tank a week (you drive a lot I guess) that’s 2.9 years (almost 3 years) of fill ups before you even do 1 fill up in the Corolla Hybrid to get to the same price. As fuel prices rise this math favour Corolla more and more but $15000 is a lot of cash…

[@wilburwilson2045]

Until you have to replace the battery, unless you do alot of driving then its definitely worth buying a hybrid..

[@ashypravs4866]

Great review guys 👊🏻

[@Caquin1950]

This has to be the most entertaining, fun and informing car review I've seen! Great job! Definitely worth the subscription!

[@claudiadavies5110]

The red is drop dead gorgeous, droooool😊.

[@reptileric]

When the hell did $40k for a barely base model hatchback become a bargain!?!

[@jackobrien1026]

Agreed, lol $40k for a Mazda 3

[@madierose]

My mid-level 2018 Mazda 3 hatchback cost me $17,500. Now that’s a bargain. These new ones - every video I see calls them a deal, which is crazy.

[@timothygibney159]

​@@madieroseWelcome to inflation. It is the new norm now

[@cezarstefanseghjucan]

@@timothygibney159 Capitalism.

[@robertgaudet7407]

European pricing I think. Nope they’re closer to Japan than the US down under. No idea.

[@emmettjohnson142]

These two need to discover the Mazda3 Turbo...

[@DADRacingYT]

Insane that 40k is affordable hatchback.

[@cryptoman2736]

I remember buying new hatchbacks for 20k!

[@timothygibney159]

Welcome to inflation

[@johnjames01]

I've a 2017 with full LED headlights. I cannot understand why they've gone with halogen sidelights on this model.

[@hamnickton]

Is it quiet? Are the plastic panels rattle? Do the rear vents comes with the new facelifted model?

[@drshnkmr49]

Super clean design. Awesome performance. ❤

[@xorkatoss]

seriously the interior on mazdas is so ASYMMETRIC my freaking OCD kicks in everytime I see it, one of my friends has a Mazda 2 2019 and i hate it lol..

[@jamesralph5908]

If I could buy a car right now, it’d be the Mazda 3

[@matyxcz]

Nice review ;-) Btw what is the M3 G25 weight, do you know? And is it going to come into the sedan, too? I have a M6 G25 tourer, but soon the need for a large trunk and rear pax room will be obsolete (new family car will replace it), so I'll be looking into something bit smaller for mostly 1-2 up commuting and weekend trips, and I'm so happy with the G25 in my M6, that actually getting this in M3 sedan would be lovely (yeah, to my taste, the most beautiful cars from Mazda are M6 sedan / M3 sedan / M6 tourer 😀 )

[@fakebrake]

I have a 21 mazda3. no cylinder deactivation or start stop thank God.

[@tp8404]

Thanks for the great review! I am the 5% that got 2016 manual astina new in 2016! But I am going for the 2024 again. I read there's remote start but you brothers did not mention it, do you know if this will be available in Oz? Thanks.

[@dotmab]

I have the updated astina 2023/24 in Australia but it does not have remote start

[@tp8404]

@@dotmab Can I ask you which month you bought it?

[@FelNiode]

Waiting sedan version of mine delivered in few days. Unfortunate we have only 2.0l. engine here in Indonesia (ridiculous tax for car with engine over 2.0l) though equiped with full options, complete iactive sense & Bose speakers.

[@macaron3141592653]

I'm totally ok with the touchscreen being available at all times but designed in a way to still use the clickwheel with more ease. There are a couple of things that I use the touchscreen for in android auto but the clickwheel is still better for more stuff.

[@helensharratt7398]

We own a 2021 M3 AWD 2.5Turbo 100th Anniversary Edition, comes with everything the 2024 has and more lol

[@supersavage1345]

19:14 this is not a good thing btw. It means that the engine will heat unevenly. Scotty Kilmer mentioned this in one of his recent videos

[@mochamanii7401]

I'm actually looking at buying a demo 2023 Mazda from a Mazda dealership near where I live, except the car has me very confused as to what it is. G25 Evolve Sp, exactly like this one here but 2023, except it has a lot of these "facelift" upgrades mentioned in this car you're reviewing. Wireless charging pad, USB-C charging ports in the arm rest and I think wireless Apple Carplay/Android Auto, just no touchscreen for the 10.25 inch display... I think. I am so confused, I don't think any other 2023 G25 has these but this one that I'm going to buy does.

[@Ben-bs4od]

Isn't the rear visibility a dealbreaker for a daily driver? It looks sportscar bad. Maybe as a second car, but seriously, is it safe with that small a window? Wish they made a hatchback. This is more like a sports car.

[@siphosethusithole8192]

I'm considering this it's actually number one on my shortlist. Any owners here? How's the experience with this one?

[@lesgibbs326]

Hi guys thanks for the great update I'm actually looking at buying the mazda 3 2.5 evolve sp soon but is it really worth waiting for the 2024 model I'm in Australia and I'm sure it will be a while before we see it .

[@gilboman]

unless it gets better packaging especially inside, drop the msrp by 20% , have better mpg, have working driver's assist and not shit quality assembly ..the mazda 3 is DOA

[@kienfung3045]

Best design. What a beauty!

[@pillred5974]

I have a Mazda 3 2021 e skyactiv x and this from the outside looks identical, do you get that engine in Australia? the interior looks pretty much the same as well. And my 0 to 100 time is also 8.1 seconds and that is from a 2.0L engine.

[@ardyaprilianta9732]

Will they put a 2.5 turbo engine in the mazda 3? that thing would be flying. probably a contender for a gti

[@CarSauce]

Exists in North America as an AWD! Unfortunately, it will not come to Australia according to Mazda ☹️

[@mharro88]

It is in America and no it doesn't drive anywhere near as well as a GTI.

[@waszkreslem9306]

​@@mharro88 there are tons of videos where mazda 3 smokes GTI on strips. Just pump 98 octane and its a 250HP beast. Lighter wheels + better tyres + stage 1 tune and its killing tuned GTI on the road 8/10

[@mharro88]

@@waszkreslem9306 why would you want all that when it's a floaty mess , it's not geared for performance. Breaks are shit , chassis is okay but not track ready like a GTI

[@goodthiefphoto]

Yay! Touch screen - finally!

[@mediacritic]

To call this facelift "minor" is a huge understatement. It looks the same. They could've at least swapped out the ugly black rims...

[@asmrking9004]

I have the same car 2024 g25 astina but what wasn’t a flex was how the cars exhaust sounds 😂😢

[@blackdragonstory1122]

Some of those features that I dont have in the 2022 version I am fine without for now but in the future that might be a nuisance. Kinda wish I went with 180+hp rather than 155hp. Dont want an automatic though.

[@oldkengzzz]

Hard to say, in China, no this version of Mazda can be bought, only the 2023 model, no touch screen, the screen is also the 8 inch version, before it is not said that the touch screen is not added for safety considerations, how come it is added now? To put it bluntly, it's still an excuse to cut back.

[@richierich087]

I’ve got the G25 GT 2023 auto hatchback. I love it, such a great car 👍

[@mochamanii7401]

Random question, but does your 3 have a wireless phone charging pad in front of the cupholders, and USB-C chargers in the arm rest?

[@richierich087]

@@mochamanii7401 nope, it does not. I don’t have a wireless charger in front of cup holders, and I only have 2x USB A ports in the middle console (under the arm rest), they are not USB-C. The build date of my Mazda 3 will be around March 2023, I picked it up at the end of May 2023.

[@mochamanii7401]

@@richierich087 I appreciate your reply. I'm looking to pick one up and it was built July this year but still a 2023 model but it actually has these things so I'm quite confused by what it really is

[@richierich087]

@@mochamanii7401No worries. Mazda refreshed the Mazda 3 around mid-year and the refresh has a bigger screen (which is also a touchscreen when you're not moving), USB-C and wireless charging. There was also a price increase. I would say that the refreshed model is still classed as a 2023 model. Maybe the models manufactured after a certain month this year have had the model year incremented to a 2024 year model. So technically, those extra features were added mid-year refresh (2023) and onwards, if you know what I mean. Just my speculations though, hope that helps.

[@Broccoli_Highkicks]

Almost 7L/100km - I'm out. That would've been impressive 20 years ago, but today? The Honda Civic eHev averages about 5L/100km for the same sort of horsepower, and is more practical, and is just as good or better to drive.

[@lecros2485]

From France: Hi, I have a CX-30 AWD but I'm waiting for my new Mazda 3 because I wanted a smaller, lighter car and I wait every day for my dealer to call me to tell me that my Mazda 3 is waiting for me LOL. Above all, take your Mazda with all-wheel drive (AWD) because not only will you consume less fuel by maintaining the trajectories but you will no longer be able to do without it.

[@S9.S4]

Mazda is the best among it's class ( Excluding Toyota's reliability )

[@truth959]

I think I'll save the $2000 thank you very much. I don't trust any of those 'safety features'. I like that Mazda gives you a choice. Most car makers don't.

[@SirAMG63]

8:00 caught me severely off guard....

[@barneyboyle6933]

I've gone from bored to frustrated to nearly spiteful that Mazda won't (actually) update the 3. CX-30, and CX-5. The facia of the the CX-50 is a perfect evolution to utilize, but they instead reserve that for ANOTHER SUV in a roster of 8 vehicles where 6 of them are SUVs and you can hardly tell one apart from another. I'm in the market for a new vehicle and refuse to even consider Mazda because I don't want to buy one and then end up with buyer's remorse if they suddenly debut actual updates.

[@Mkhehla]

12:36 I love this duo!! 😂

[@schpnd84]

Thank you for the review!! I always loved this car. I'm interested in knowing whether the HUD finally displays turn-by-turn directions when using Maps on Android Auto or Apple CarPlay instead of the car's built-in navigation system.

[@abshassan]

If they bought the 2.5 turbo version of this to Australia (like in the US) i would of got it, instead I went and got a dealer demo Mazda 6 Atenza :) which has the aforementioned motor.

[@Dr.B2KP]

Is it a touch screen for all functions all the time or just for Android auto/carplay only?

[@CarSauce]

Just for smart phone mirroring 😞

[@Dr.B2KP]

I really hope touch function for Android auto and apple carplay will works even when driving. I don't know why they make things complicated in this department...

[@che2335]

I was gonna get this or a cx30 until I added a 10" android radio to my 2016 Altima. With 4gig ram 32g memory teathered to my phones wifi hotspot i watch youtube while driving w Big Altima Energy now! Gotta love the temu and the Chinese! Im typing this from my car while watching u on the way to work mate cheers!

[@cameraz99]

I like Mazdas, but I could never get used to their side view. It looks like the doors are dented.

[@Sam-wh8ig]

I was really hoping to wait for the facelift version of the i30 N line to come out in AU. Now that I see this video, I just want to get this one But I'll still wait until you guys do a review on it

[@RodneyW]

You'll be waiting a while for the next i30 Nline - possibly till April-May 2024.

[@Sam-wh8ig]

@@RodneyWI have ordered it. I paid a deposit of $1000 and they said the car will be ready by the end of November 2023.

[@RodneyW]

@@Sam-wh8ig Is that the updated version? Most media reports (as recently as last week) have that being delayed for months. However, I can't link to it, as my comments with links keep on disappearing.

[@Sam-wh8ig]

@@RodneyW yes it is the face lift version. Im located in Australia perth. I went to the dealer and they told me the vehicle will come out mid October this year and is now taking pre orders. They are still being produced so what happens is, they will send hyundai the details on car i want and they will ship it out with the other orders at ones and will arrive some time in November this year

[@RodneyW]

@@Sam-wh8ig Wow. That's big news. They're an excellent car - especially with a manual transmission.....

[@sherifDeif]

Touch screen is not available in my Mazda 3 2024, tried to find it but simply the option is not available

[@dystopia-usa]

Love Mazda & own/drive a 2022 CX-30 Crossover, but I'm not of fan of the Mazda3 hunchback bloated styling towards the rear from most angles & even the sedan looks a bit off overall IMO. A sporty-trim Mazda2 actually looks better than the Mazda3 IMO, but sadly Mazda won't offer it in the USA because most Americans only like bigger, fatter, bloated vehicles. But, I would still choose a Mazda3 any day over the latest Civic, Corolla, Forte, Elantra, Impreza, etc.