2024 Mazda 3 Sedan High Review - The Best, By Far |

The Mazda 3 is often overlooked in the C-segment, largely due to its premium price positioning in the space. Compared to the evergreen Toyota Corolla and the more youthful Honda Civic, the Mazda 3 cuts a more mature, more serious jib - and better for it. With a presentation that feels like a step above the other C-segment competitors and within spitting distance experience-wise to premium brands, the Mazda 3's 2024 refresh affirms its position as the best among the rest.
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00:00 - Why the Mazda 3?
00:57 - Powertrain
01:22 - Exterior
04:20 - Interior, Front
07:19 - Interior, Rear
08:57 - Simplicity of Operation
09:26 - Behind the Wheel
10:13 - Fuel Economy
11:26 - Refinement
12:08 - Ride & Handling
13:37 - Safety
13:59 - So Is It Worth the Premium?
15:41 - Outtro
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[@RichLifeMY]

Mazda 3 owner hadir 😊 Every ride is just refine and enjoyable

[@FidelisG]

"... and then those who don't enough money are now talking about the Proton S70" Holy moly Aiman woke up that day and chose unbridled violence 🤣

[@shamymanavie5096]

savage rite? lol

[@prembajwa57]

As an owner of a 2016 Mazda 3 let me share my experience after 108 K of driving this car. I am a senior and drive gently. Max speed I used was 120km / hr only. Let me start with what has failed thus far 1. Both left and right retractable side mirrors 2. Front and rear suspension system alot of clunking around 90 k onwards so had to change all links, bushes, arms at a cost of 5 k +. 3. Engine mount on the lh gbox side failed..changed at a cost around 1k. 4. Front suspension change incl mounts around 2.3 k. 5. Belt tensioner change due leak ...around 500 6. Top gasket replaced due leak. Actually the ride was stiff from the beginning. But, I recently purchased a Corolla, that car handles equally without the Mazda like feeling of the stiffness. The engine is not powerful. It's tuned for fuel efficiency instead..quite ironic bearing the still suspension. The last point is the maintenance provider Mazda. They never answer calls, are expensive, seems jaded, never answer calls and lack empathy. They don't care anymore. Now the car only has a 35 k resale to dealers so i have resolved to keep it. I do not mean any ill intent to any party, but thought just to share my experience.

[@user-fm9hp2to7r]

Stiff due to 18 inch rim isn’t it ?

[@kleeokraden]

Aiman, you cannot give Vios a break over its lack of a spare tyre 😂😂👍

[@MalaysianMotoring]

We're only echoing what everyone thought was a dealbreaker when the Vios came out, a sentiment that we actually do not stand with.

[@MH-is7eu]

@@MalaysianMotoringtoyota trying to pull Apple move omitting charging brick from their devices, hoping other maker to follow suit. Turns out toyota played themselves lmao.

[@azhar5912]

of course! 😅😂 how dare they claimed to be 100kg lighter than previous version but removed the spare tyre, that is stupid equation. and making Vios a bad long distance car

[@astralmirage6353]

Lack of a spare tyre, no folding seats for 100kg weight savings? Sure that will help fuel economy a little but at the expense of practicality is not worthwhile.

[@kevbecks]

your sarcasm intro is damn funny hahaha , great review tho

[@assur7682]

Thanks from Italy.

[@SathishKumar-jy8lu]

Headroom leeway wow your english command is awesome❤

[@queenI7128I]

aiman, do you guys have a cx3 review coming up?

[@charlesa6280]

I like this review 👍👍 And I like Mazda but a bit disappointing, the passenger seat is not powered.

[@ethansimpleasthat]

First! Anyway great review as always. 😊

[@nabillarif]

I just noticed ,looking at it from the sides or the rear third quarter ,is very reminiscent of the S70

[@r9243j]

Would love to see you guys review the "updated" cx5 and see how it stacks up in 2024 against its current rivals

[@MalaysianMotoring]

We already did.

[@mohdfitriazahramohdkhairi7079]

Hi Aiman. In terms of handling and body roll, which one is better? Sedan or hatchback?

[@vz468]

In Australian the hatch's suspension is more sporty than the sedan's. The hatch is aimed for singles and couples whereas the sedan is aimed more at families/oldies. The hatch has terrible vision out the back, that is why we went for the sedan, plus the bigger cargo area.

[@mrizalibrahim]

aiman...yes we concur, d mezda 3 balance is jezz rite..

[@xervexczymycur6226]

Love the 6-speed but I think this Mazda still has the torsion beam design for the back suspension.

[@thiamchoywong465]

You should round up with long term issues of maintenance costs and reliability.

[@mrrecordman4950]

already end my free 120k service, last service for first time need to pay, it is a normal service, total amount including deposit cleaner Rm 42 is Rm 560, mine got 120k free svc due to mazda 100th anniversary, of only if you buy any mazda in year 2020 then will get the 120k free

[@blakespower]

thats interesting Malaysia still gets the 2.0 engine while in the USA we get the 2.5 engine

[@harizwakdeen6005]

it is 100% assembled in Japan . That is Special

[@mahen_ak]

mazda 3 or civic ehev in terms of handling?

[@CFA28]

its using rear torsion beam right?

[@alexis2power281]

Yes just like the Renault Megane. It handles like a dream though

[@muhammadfaris1589]

yes.. same goes with CX3 and CX30..

[@Kaipochama]

10:40 wakaka, Ativa/x50 with small engine and small turbo but the stereotypes drives them like a Macan/Urus

[@baraqcun]

I'll still go for the Honda Civic 2.0L Hybrid. It's an awesome car to drive.

[@nickwong2525]

Definitely the Civic eHEV. Only If Mazda 3 here offers the 2.5L turbo AWD, but then again that would probably cost over 200k...

[@Munimmyusri93]

Damn, this sedan got a much bigger rear passenger space than my cx30 😪

[@amirhamzah6180]

How does it handle compare to corolla

[@jus10xx]

Lol a corolla could never

[@ninjakura786]

​@@jus10xxQuite a legit question. Latest Corolla with double wishbone brings a whole different experience as compared to before. (lexus tech tu)

[@amirhamzah6180]

@@ninjakura786 yes because last time he said corolla handles very well

[@muhammadilham-rv1un]

Malaysian Motoring ni kena ban dengan Honda ke..langsung takda review Civic or CRV

[@MalaysianMotoring]

Nak kena ban bermaksud pernah ada access. Cuba tanya mereka, kita dah penat dilayan macam pengemis.

[@safuanpyan6719]

Enjin still besar 2.0 kalu Mazda focus 1.5 tentu bole cabar civic 1.5

[@jomsihatdanbahagia7046]

Need turbo variant

[@IceSmacker123]

No CVT makes me happy!!!

[@arelaxingday5013]

Unfortunately sedan version still lack of 360 camera.

[@sreeraam6240]

Is Mazda 3 more better than Toyota Corolla in terms of driving quality

[@sinongol7116]

mazda still living in 2020.

[@bobbyling1846]

Got money get Mazda 3 no money get S70😅

[@PappyGunn]

You got shafted buddy, the steering is on the wrong side.

[@MalaysianMotoring]

Given that this is a Japanese car built in Japan, they'd disagree with you as well.

[@PappyGunn]

@@MalaysianMotoring Just kidding. I went to see one today at a dealership. It was just funny to notice that the cockpit was a mirror image. I'm in Canada, so the AWD option is very interesting (snow) and it has a 5 in ground clearance which is good for snowdrifts. It distributes power throughout the 4 wheels, meaning a 4 wheel differential to aply power, if what I was told is true. Traction is everything in snow and ice, so I might take it out for a drive and torture it a bit.

[@MalaysianMotoring]

We've found that Mazda AWD systems are quite adept in managing power delivery in difficult conditions - even here the AWD systems do decently on roller tests etc. though they aren't exactly off-roaders.

[@PappyGunn]

@@MalaysianMotoring Interesting. What conditions do you test those on? In relating to what you encounter in your part of the world?

[@abufaris224]

Aiman... nothing personal - your delivery is miles ahead of YSKhong - another car reviewer I follow - but you need to dress up properly laaa. If you hadn't spoken as eloquently, I'd be reluctant to follow you. First off, get a haircut - otherwise you look like a film critic from TGV

[@NAN0SPEED]

Why suddenly everyone talking about this car? The interior looks outdated.

[@nigelchong267]

Doesn't matter the quality is Mike's ahead of Honda.

[@shroomer3867]

@@nigelchong267 Ok, but how many Mike's ahead is it? 2,3 Mike's?