2025 Mazda 3.. Still The Best Compact Car?

Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 Mazda 3 Sedan and Hatchback. I personally recommend the Carbon Edition or Premium trims with either the NA 4-Cylinder or Turbo engine. See my 2025 Toyota Corolla Video: • 2025 Toyota Corolla Se...
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[@MeynMotorGroup]

See my 2025 Toyota Corolla Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4eqo2h7erSfpKs

[@robertwilliam9558]

Why is Mazda refusing to put a Hybrid in this car?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

@@robertwilliam9558 because they’re a low sales volume company they’re waiting to redesign their whole lineup to implement hybrids and even then they will probably just use Toyota’s system

[@timothyjarvis4208]

Cruising at 78 mph, getting 38 mpg, running to 60 mph in 7 sec. Inside, it looks like a Porsche, outside it looks like a work of art. I have never been so happy with a car. Its just so rewarding.

[@caocao326]

as a fellow owner, i agree. the overall value proposition for this car is underrated

[@4YTfun07]

Not to dump on the car, but my 2013 car gets 42mpg at 100mph

[@timothyjarvis4208]

@@4YTfun07 is it a Mazda 3 ? I have to add it's not the fuel economy I am so impressed with , but the cars combination of performance, styling, and efficiency, have you drove one? 2019 or later are really standout cars in their class

[@michaelallen2221]

Hows the reliability

[@michaelallen2221]

How is it in the snow. I wonder what weight it, 3400 pnds?

[@davidhunternyc1]

At 7:33, because of the high beltline and thick D pillars, the cabin is too dark and claustrophobic inside BUT with a sunroof and bright ivory colored seats and headliner, the cabin feels airy and spacious. Love it. .... now Mazda has to replace that cheap plastic infotainment screen from the toy aisle at Walmart.

[@GuruChaz]

Also the Carbon edition colors are terrible. I don't want a dark car or a color that looks like vomit in a hot state. Let me choose my color.

[@theodoreyoung8777]

👊🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@John-kx3ng]

I have high hopes of another generation 3 but I’m afraid its going to meet the same fate as the discontinued 6. All these little tweaks and then it will be gone.

[@STOPPEDINCOLORADO]

Ex-Mazda salesman here. They're great cars in almost every regard except for the paint. No idea if 2025 processes are the same, but the 2023-2024 models had really thin paint. Especially the reds. Really easy to chip. If you wanted to purchase one, I would highly suggest getting it wrapped.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thanks so much for sharing this my friend! This is certainly something to watch out for. Sadly, I don’t think anyone will want to pay out of pocket to wrap an economy car. Noticed a lot of new cars have thin paint, my new 4Runner also has pretty weak paint

[@famicomnintendo]

applies to the windshield as well! Very thin and soft, cracks easily

[@MeynMotorGroup]

@@famicomnintendo another issue many new cars seem to have I remember Hyundai Kia struggled with this as well as others

[@TheFlyrodder68]

Thank you for your input.

[@John-kx3ng]

Will be interesting to see if there is another generation? I would say no.

[@GuruChaz]

The only thing I don't like about the Mazda 3 is that you can't option in on the 12 speaker Bose system on the FWD Preferred model. You have to buy the AWD which is more expensive and has worse gas mileage. I just want a nice car with a sunroof and a badass stereo system. I don't need turbo or AWD.

[@killingtime7350]

Great car but is my humble opinion that no car should be the same colour as the road as it’s like camouflage and is proven to be a colour involved in more accidents…..especially battery powered milk floats

[@stevenwells5069]

I hear the reliability is really good with Mazda.

[@jeffamburgey7485]

If I was in the market for that class, 100 percent choose the Mazda, they drive fantastic, interior is stylish, I like them value to dollar.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea these are really sweet can't believe how good they feel for the price

[@Excalabur50]

Cylinder deactivation is just a green wash wankfest! The amount of fuel saved is miniscule as an idling vehicle barely use any fuel, all it does is add wear and tear to your vehicle.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Exactly my friend

[@timothyjarvis4208]

You can opt out, just hit sport mode, but as far as cruising on the highway, getting 38 mpg , and really you can tell.

[@TrilithiumBanditKelsey]

That high-trim-level manual gearbox option stinks... just not cool. Mazda can suck it. Most of these new automatic transmissions are crap.

[@karltimothybinag]

Why they removed the fog lights?

[@hepgeoff]

Thanks for this info! Looking to buy a new Mazda.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

@@hepgeoff no problem my friend!

[@gabrielgutierrez6086]

In my country it lnly comes at 1.5L I don't get it. The car would be perfect with a mtotor fit for that car like kn every other market.

[@kiwifrenchie6036]

Do you suggest mazda3 gs fwd version? I was driving 2020mazda3 gt fwd and this year I need to lease a new car

[@timw2083]

Mazda is so underrated... I didn't know about the cylinder deactivation. Thats crazy for a 4-cyl

[@MeynMotorGroup]

It’s so sad they have to implement CD in a freaking 4 cylinder otherwise that would have been a go to no brainer

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Also sir, did AC not get back to you regarding the X5 you wanted?

[@timw2083]

@@MeynMotorGroup not yet, I completed that inquiry form again last night

[@MeynMotorGroup]

@@timw2083 I figured, he is up to the brim with inquiries like 200 a day. I’ll let him know. There was someone else who submitted an inquiry for a GLE and it got buried

[@N0irDavis]

@@MeynMotorGroup Maybe it changed with the newer models, but i remember reading about CD can be disable by having the car in Sport Mode

[@JorgeRamirez-yj3ye]

I was expecting a facelift for the 2025 model, is past due

[@МигленаНиколова-е8у]

This is my dream car. This car is elegant, fast, agile, it is like a cat. I am looking forward to the new models and to purchase one. Can you give information for Europe what motors the cars will have? Because 2.5 liter engine has high fuel consumption.? 🥰🥰🥰🥰🙂🙂🙂

[@Neophrone]

I have Mazda 3 2019, 2.5 engine. 9-9.5 liters of gasoline per 100 km in a big city with loaded traffic. I know guy who own same car with 1.5 engine - 7.5 liters per 100km in average.

[@Neophrone]

But as far as I know they started to sale Mazda 3 with new engine Skyactiv X in Europe - 2.0 engine so called mild hybrid with almost same horse powers as 2.5 Skyactiv G. But it’s much more efficient. I don’t know exact numbers but I think it’s something about 6-7 liters per 100km.

[@theodoreyoung8777]

My bro 🤝😎

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Appreciate you dropping in on this compact car vid bro!

[@theodoreyoung8777]

@@MeynMotorGroup No problem 🤝😎👍🏾👍🏾

[@ksorsomeplace]

I wonder...are they doing cylinder deactivation for credits vs. emissions?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

They always have an excuse or term in place to serve us a disposable product

[@Vladimir_Lolinco]

Was considering a 2025 Mazda 3 but the cylinder deactivation is a no go for me!

[@timothyjarvis4208]

@@Vladimir_Lolinco I just leave it off, run sport mode, no issues

[@anthonygreco12]

we have a 2020 Mazda 6 with CD, you really dont notice it

[@geyser3445]

@@anthonygreco12 You may not notice it but my concern, will it break down as time goes by.

[@thevisitor5249]

There will be no 2026 :(

[@mpg65]

Source?

[@pawel-yt]

Mazda 3 vs Audi A3?

[@tjcabq]

Do you have a link to contact Jim?

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Jim only sells Toyotas and he just has a phone number you just text him. 215-359-6836 Autocompanion sells Mazda plus a bunch of other vehicles his info is in the description box of this video.

[@ms.b9093]

It’s time for a redesign !!!

[@John-kx3ng]

Totally agree, however I think the 3 will go the way of the 6 unfortunately.

[@PopsRacer61]

@@John-kx3ng ..re-design for the 3 is coming next summer. MAZDA still makes the 6 and even a station wagon version, just not in N. America. Americans only like pick up trucks & SUVs.. they don't like sedans & sports cars 👁

[@chrisbergsten1429]

@@PopsRacer61 There's a ton of 3s on the roads, I see them everywhere. If Mazda stops selling the 3 at this point, they might as well close shop.

[@PopsRacer61]

@@chrisbergsten1429 ..where did you hear MAZDA was going to discontinue the '3' The MAZDA had a good sales year in 2024 for the last 6 months, particularly the sedan.

[@saranrathakrish8468]

Does this sell as well as the Corolla or civic

[@MeynMotorGroup]

A quick google search will tell us no, it doesn't. Corolla sells 10x more than a Mazda 3 in the states. Again, a quick google search got me these figures.

[@John-kx3ng]

No not by a country mile

[@timothyjarvis4208]

This car is made in Japan, although it's very European in design, meaning it heavily biased towards sport, not utility. It's also running about 3 to 5 thousand more expensive than the competition, yet another market disadvantage is the cars lack of back seat room. And finally, I hate to say it, American taste is not understated for the most part. An airo package and paint graffics would probably move the car a little faster in the market

[@TheFlyrodder68]

It's between the AWD Hatchback or the MX-5 ND3 RF for me. Hmmm...

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Are you looking into the hatchback manual or turbo model? If not it's still a nice ride Miata is a blast if you don't care about practicality. Can save more by going with soft top.

[@TheFlyrodder68]

@@MeynMotorGroup I've driven both the manual and AWD turbo Mazda 3 hatchback and really like the turbo's power. Living up north, the AWD feature would be a bonus. The Miata MD3 RF would be my secondary car since I already have a Subaru Impreza WRX. I've wanted a Miata for years. The RF version would be more practical since we can experience snow for nearly half the year. I'm leaning toward the Miata ND3 RF in the GT version. Thanks for your reviews. Thumbs up always.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

@@TheFlyrodder68 I see thanks so much for sharing my friend. MX-5 will be a blast my friend only thing is just see if you can test drive it on the highway, the ND3 GT RF I recently tested was bouncing up and down on the highway, never experienced that with the ND2. God Bless, can’t wait to hear from you and what you decide to purchase!

[@TheFlyrodder68]

@@MeynMotorGroup, I saw your review of the crystal white ND3 RF, and you mentioned the bounce. You also suspected that the previous tester needed to treat it properly. I will have to factory-order mine, and hopefully, it will be soon. I'm just saving a little bit more to be able to make a substantial down payment, avoid GAP insurance, etc. My credit score is excellent. I'm deciding between the crystal white with the tan interior vs. the gray metallic ND3.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

@@TheFlyrodder68 that is wise my friend it’s good if you can avoid gap and yea I do think someone prior messed up the test car I had. Fortunately Miata looks amazing in any spec 👍😊 excited to hear your thoughts once you take delivery!