9 MAZDA 3 Features You DON'T Want to MISS! (+ BONUS)

[@mikescardiaries]

EDIT* LOL! 3:17 - mean to say 2014 GS HATCHBACK not 2024 GS Sedan haha. Hey everyone! Thank you SO much for checking out my FIRST full-length video! It meas a ton to me. But I need your help - would love to know how I can improve my videos. Any tips, tricks, or hints in terms of editing, pacing, cuts, and even the content itself. I want to make these videos A) because I love doing it but B) because I want you all to enjoy them. :)

[@bettynevers2447]

My son's 1st car was a 2014 Mazda 3 Hatchback (manual) and he loves it so much! He has had it for about 7-8 years and now has a wife and 1 year old son, so trading it in for a large Mazda...the Mazda CX5 AWD automatic (the teen in him is over the manual stick...lol). He convinced me to test drive the same car and I'm sold too! So much better then the Grand Caravan I'm driving!! We pick up these Mazda CX5's tomorrow from the dealership...excited 😊...his is Sonic Silver and mine is Soul Red Crystal!!

[@mikescardiaries]

Hey Betty, that's awesome. Thanks for sharing your story :) Congrats on the new cars! Yes, the Mazdas are awesome these days, including the CX5s. Hope you enjoy your new car :)

[@hayatoclan]

Congratulations, enjoy !

[@Heather-by2zu]

Excellent first full length video, can't wait to see what the future holds!!!

[@mikescardiaries]

Thanks! Me too.

[@drewflowers3408]

Cylinder deactivation absolutely works and nets about a 10-15% MPG improvement with my 2023 3 manual. Routinely getting 35-40 MPG with this car, which is a noticeable improvement over my 2015 3 manual (both with the 2.5 liter motor). Really enjoying my gen 4 car, but the gen 3 was also a fabulous bit of kit.

[@mikescardiaries]

Thanks for sharing! Maybe it's not such a bad feature after all. I don't mind it.

[@mariadagostinohannam7410]

You did a great job. I have a 2020 Hatchback premium with MT. Polymetal gray w/ red interior. I love my vehicle! Before this i had a 2015 GT with MT also, loved that one too. I have had almost zero issues with this (super minor trim piece needed fixing) and it's super fun to drive. My son has a 2007 sedan that he still drives and will for a couple more years. Coming from driving minivans for 24 yrs, I was so happy to get a car i loved. Premium interior, comfortable ride.... i'll drive it as long as i can get in and out of it (I'm 56) which hopefully will be many years to come!

[@mikescardiaries]

Hey Maria, thanks for your comment! I'm glad you're driving a car you love again. I'm sure you'll be just fine for a long time to come my mom is almost 70, and she's just fine 😃

[@hitthehimalaya]

Nice video man. Keep it up. Very informative.

[@mikescardiaries]

Thanks buddy!! I appreciate it

[@somefavabeans]

If you turn off the centerpoint and leave the bass eq at 0 it's extremely bassy, almost like an aftermarket subwoofer. However it also reveals some structural quality issues and rattles that you otherwise wouldn't notice.

[@mikescardiaries]

Yes, I heard the sedan has a lot of rattling from the subwoofer, which is a shame on such an expensive car. This weekend I was moving, and I had a TON of stuff in my trunk. I was absolutely amazed at how much better the subwoofer sounded lol

[@somefavabeans]

@@mikescardiaries the fix is shoving something in the loose headliner/roof in the backseat, right where it meets the windshield. I put some strips of soundproofing material into it, some people just shove a napkin and it fixes it almost completely

[@oceanlover3530]

Thanks for the informative vlog! I got a 2024 Mazda 3 sedan in Platinum Quartz Metallic about 2 weeks ago and I just love driving it. Still trying to figure out how everything works and these vids on KZbin are super helpful. I like the white! Looks nice on your hatchback. Thanks for posting! ✌🏻👍🏻✌🏻

[@mikescardiaries]

Hey thanks so much! Congrats on the new car! How do you like your Platinum Quartz? Glad to have you here :)

[@oceanlover3530]

I love the color! In different lighting it takes on different hues. I’ve had pretty much every color over the years and have found lighter colors don’t show scratches as easily as dark colors. I got the greige interior which looks sharp and I think will wear better then a pure white interior. Would you recommend micro fiber clothes to wipe dust from the gauge cluster and piano black areas? I’ve heard pretty much anything used to clean these areas will scratch the material. I wish Mazda would have used more scratch resistant material in these places. Mark here in Southern California. ✌🏻😉✌🏻

[@mikescardiaries]

@@oceanlover3530 That's awesome! I'm so happy for you, it's a great car and beautiful! I highly recommend getting The Rag Company towels on Amazon. Then, I highly recommend a product called ONR (Optimum No Rinse). It takes a bit of learning to blend the mixture down to the right ratio of water to product - but you can spray this directly onto your MF towels and use that to clean the piano black trim scratch-free (and even the gauge cluster). Just be VERY careful not to wipe too aggressively. Always wipe once in one direction, then move the towel around to a clean area for the next wipe etc. That way, you won't re-introduce the debris your towel picked up into the next wiping motion. Hope this helps!

[@mayd68]

I have the same one. Are you finding the seats are uncomfortable? Had mine 2 days. The seats are really bothering me. I have the premium.

[@JUANORQUIO]

That’s Incredibly Awesome! Have a great week!🥂❤️✨

[@mikescardiaries]

Thank you mate, I hope you have a great week too!

[@mcroadracer1]

I’m definitely considering this car. Very helpful video. Thanks, Gene

[@mikescardiaries]

What kind of content do you think would help you decide whether this is the car for you? I'm trying to figure out what other type(s) of content I can bring to the audience. Cheers Gene!

[@YoloWales]

Correct! Yes, here in Australia Mazda 3 no longer has the manual transmission for '24 (much to my personal distress 🙂). Informative video, I wish you every success with your channel. Cheers!

[@mikescardiaries]

Hey! Thanks so much for your comment. That's such a shame too - I'm fairly certain Aussies love the manual transmission, so why it didn't make an appearance in the 2024 is beyond me :( Thank you so much for your kind words! Send some sun and warmth our way haha!

[@YoloWales]

@@mikescardiariesHi! Thanks for your reply. Only a small number of manuals sold for BP series hence the reason for the discontinuation. Now in Aust. only a few diehards want manual; if you do your driving test in an auto, your licence is restricted and you cannot drive a manual legally. A pity really, that's how modern life is I suppose. Take care!!

[@mikescardiaries]

@@YoloWales geez, that is a real pity for real. Auto is boring lol. But thanks for stopping by. Hope to see you again.

[@neilmartalosig]

I am looking into buying the Mazda 3 Fastback(How its called in the Philippines) and correct there is no Manual here which is sad. Comes in 2.0L naturally aspirated and other is the hybrid. Great video! More power!

[@mikescardiaries]

Oh nice choice though! I didn't know they made a hybrid 3 in the Philippines. That's cool! Thank you :) Hope you enjoy your new Mazda if you buy one

[@phoenixstanway2512]

Dude I greatly appreciate this video and the other 2 you made. I’m from Abbotsford, B.C (my fellow Canadian) and just got approved financing for the first time for a new car and getting the Mazda 3 GS Luxury Package. Now my last car was a 2011 Chevy Cruze and the greatest features that I’ve had in that car was Power locks, power windows, and Bluetooth haha. So going from that car to this car is Gonna be a huuuuuuuge change for me and these videos are definitely helping me understand my future car until it arrives (got it in that sweet sweet red) So thank you v much for these videos and if I have any questions about the new M3 I’ll definitely ask you haha. Keep making these sick videos 🖤🇨🇦

[@mikescardiaries]

Hey man! Thanks so much for this comment! I'm so happy for your new purchase, especially in the Soul Red Crystal - you'll love it! If you look at the community tab on this channel, you'll see that I actually had a 3rd gen in Soul Red for around 2 months last year lol. You'll love the car, and again, congrats! I'm happy these videos were able to help you out. Cheers from Ontario. Also, I forgot to mention this in the video(s) - but don't forget the Mazda Connect app. Your dealership will help you get set up. You can lock/unlock your car from anywhere in the world, and you can do some other stuff like check tire pressure etc. Super cool app.

[@phoenixstanway2512]

Woah what?! That’s insane!! That’s definitely a cool feature to have and will definitely ask about it once back at the dealership. Only thing I’m dreading is the car insurance cost, ICBC basically makes us poor already as is and with me working at the Vancouver School Board I have to have special insurance which makes my overall payments higher. Fingers crossed it’s nothing more than $300 a month

[@mikescardiaries]

@@phoenixstanway2512 300 a month 😲 I paid around 1200 for the year 😔

[@t.k.morris]

I bought the 2023 Mazda3 manual transmission H/B premium and like it very much but I would have bought the sedan instead if the manual was available in it. I really wanted the Blue color but it wasn't available in the Premium model with the manual transmission. Second choice was the Machine Gray Metallic but I ended up with the Platinum Quartz Metallic due to availability with a manual. This is the third video of yours that I have watched. I appreciate your work. Liked and subscribed.

[@mikescardiaries]

Thank you so much! Means a lot. Enjoy that Platinum Quartz. It's definitely a unique color :)

[@DeborahWilkison]

You’re doing a great job! Thank you👍

[@mikescardiaries]

Thank you!! I appreciate the support. We're doing this together - the viewers and I.

[@AlmaLatin-e3s]

Hi Mike, I love all the information you are providing about Mazda cars. I have a question about how can I start my car from distance to start my AC going? I live in Scottsdale Arizona and my car gets very hot when I just go to the store to grab a few groceries. I will appreciate if you tell me how to do it. Thanks

[@mikescardiaries]

I am so glad you like the video! I'm not sure to be honest. If you have the remote start option, you'll have to look into how that works. I'm pretty sure it's from within the Mazda Connect app. You can always contact the place you bought your car from to confirm..or any Mazda dealership can also help you out.

[@zeke5991]

It should be noted that while I do love the tricoat paint color options, I learned the hard way that it isnt a good thing. Someone ended up clipping the front bumper on my car and I had to get the entire front end repainted. This was awful because the tricoat paint is STUPID expensive, meaning that Im stuck with a slightly mismatched color on the whole front of the car. Not a major deal but it is quite obvious in the sunlight.

[@mikescardiaries]

@@zeke5991 yeah. That's the same gripe I have with the tri-coat paints. Fortunately, not all Mazda colors are tri-coat, but the white sure is 😜

[@karendirk]

I just purchased a G25 GT & the dealer never mentioned a manual option - Australia

[@mikescardiaries]

@@karendirk no manuals for Australia this year, which is a crying shame 😞

[@cranberry3877]

Correct about australian mts, I have a 2021 4th gen MT, they no longer sell them in MT past 2022ish

[@mikescardiaries]

That's really a shame :/ there's no excuse for this! I know Aussies love their MT :(

[@explorerzero1]

I got the 2023 Mazda3 S in the white. There is a ocean of white out there but the Mazda3 sedan is the best looking. After 3k miles everything smoothed out including cylinder deactivation. It was a little clunky at first and now I don't notice it. I am getting 50 MPG on flattish 50 mph roads.

[@mikescardiaries]

Nice choice! Yes, sadly there are a ton of white ones out there. I'm happy everything is going well with yours. That's some majorly impressive fuel economy. I do regret getting the white though - wish I could've waited for a custom order on the Soul Crystal Red or Machine Grey Metallic. Oh well..have to live with it now lol

[@weizen5159]

Hey Mike, just wanted to let you know that I found your video very interesting! Also wanted to ask you is the bose speaker really that worth it in your opinion ?

[@mikescardiaries]

Hey mate! Thanks for checking out the vid. Glad you liked it. In terms of the Bose audio, I'd say that I probably wouldn't have spent extra for just that - but since I had to get the higher trim just to get the car with the manual transmission, it came included anyway. I'd say it's pretty good, but it won't blow you away or anything. A dedicated amp and subwoofer would be noticeably louder/more bass-heavy. Hope this helps!

[@barbarajohnson7785]

I would like to see how to use my gears on my 2024 Mazda sedan

[@srdvizions1345]

The Bose bass is adjustable in the setting to add more base...my songs are quite bassy and i enjoy the 12th speakers.

[@mikescardiaries]

That's great that you're enjoying the Bose system. I do like it but it could be a lot better.

[@jakedrake99]

I noticed turning off Centerpoint also makes a difference. I'm a bit of a purist and it sounds much better turned off IMO. The bass finally CRANKS

[@mcroadracer1]

I seen a lot of videos on Mazda 3 Premium (MT). It’s on my short list of cars I’m interested in.

[@mikescardiaries]

That's awesome! It's definitely a good car..albeit not without its issues.

[@DanielVoyles]

I was disappointed that this was the only option for the NA Premium in 2024. I unfortunately was too late to land a 2023, because I only wanted new. I ended up pretty happy with the CX-30.

[@mikescardiaries]

@@DanielVoyles cx-30 is a great car from what I hear 🤘 hope you're enjoying it!

[@andreimondragon9582]

Hey! Good video, do you know if the 2023 trim also have the cylinder deactivation? And how can you notice when is working .Or is this a new feature on the 2024 models?I got a 2023 HB automatic transmission, Thanks!!!

[@mikescardiaries]

I believe Mazda dropped it for 2021, but then has reintroduced it in all subsequent model years. I think it really depends on what engine it is as well..I believe SkyActiv-X does not have it at all. But in a North American SkyActiv-G engine from 2023, almost certainly it's there.

[@josecamacho4984]

Which one is better the turbo AT or the MT non turbo

[@mikescardiaries]

Well mine is the N/A manual, so I'm biased 😀 I wouldn't take an auto for free hahah

[@garymc3519]

UK here. We're still manual gears. We just seem to get the 2 litre engine 👍🖖🇬🇧

[@mikescardiaries]

Oh really?? That's really interesting 🤔 maybe it's to do with emissions legislation? At any rate - appreciate you stopping by!

[@garymc3519]

@@mikescardiariesjust had a play around with speccing cars on the Mazda UK website. It's all 2 L variants. I think it'll be like that EU wide too. They don't have turbos either. Most cars will be manual as auto gearboxes generally aren't a big thing this side of the pond.

[@mikescardiaries]

​@@garymc3519yes! It's what I miss about life back in Germany..same thing. All cars are manuals 😢

[@davejackson8455]

Yes, only 2 litre engines here in the UK, in 2 states of tune ​@garymc3519 122bhp and 186bhp, and most people get the manual, as lovely throws and more economical than the auto gearbox which many find indecisive and takes the fun out of the lovely manual. With adaptive cruise control in manual guise, it can feel like being in an auto some of the time anyway. Auto slightly slower too than UK manual.

[@mikescardiaries]

@@davejackson8455 That's all super useful information. Yes, I definitely agree with the manual. Won't be buying anything else until the day they just aren't available anymore. I hope the European viewers get to see your insightful comment! Thanks for sharing.

[@mayd68]

I just bought the Mazda 3 it’s my 2 time in it. I’m finding my seats really are uncomfortable. So much that I’m Wanting to see if they can switch them out . I have the premium. Is anyone else’s feeling the same way.

[@mikescardiaries]

That's really too bad. I am sorry to hear about your issue with the seats :(

[@TheBeermaker1]

Hi from Australia , Correct , 2024 no manual gearbox , I have a Gt coming next week Crystal Blue .

[@mikescardiaries]

Ahh damn, thanks for confirming. On another note, I'm pretty certain Australians would buy enough manual cars to justify making them...what a pity :(

[@ernestovegafernandez7713]

We also still have 2.0 versions 👍

[@familyvalues2020]

Bought a 22 2 hatch in white new, kept it about 6 months before trading it in. Called it "the egg" because it looked like one so bad I had to put some stripes on it. More refined, great handling and stable autocross car, great tech but terrible lack of touchscreen when moving made it hard to live with. I liked it from some angles but I didnt look back and love it like I did my other mazda 3's over the years (14, 15 ,18, 2010). The older ones had fun color gages and a little more joy of life youthfulness that mazda decided that upscale means they had to get rid of which was a shame. TBH put the 2004 S model gages in the car and add a bit of color and I probably would have kept it. It's the little things.

[@mikescardiaries]

I honestly completely agree with you about the 3rd gen. I'd trade my 4th gen for a CLEAN/MINT 3rd gen any day of the week. As for the touchscreen while in motion, please don't do this. There's a specific reason this is disabled. People doing those kinds of things while driving are exactly why my insurance premium here in Ontario is going up! Lol. Please drive responsibly and only let your passenger operate the touchscreen while driving.

[@michaelmaher1520]

Mazda 3 is only available with 6 speed auto across the range in Australia.

[@mikescardiaries]

Thanks, Michael..I did notice this while doing research for another video. What an absolute shame for Australians. Why would Mazda make that decision...

[@elvislilmama]

Correct about no manual Mazda 3 in Australia!

[@mikescardiaries]

What an absolute shame :(

[@blakespower]

so in Canada they call the manual a GT? in the US they call it the S Premium

[@mikescardiaries]

Well the GT comes in manual or auto. It just stands for grand touring. Our trims are GX, GS, and GT, in that order. And then whatever speciality trims

[@happylittleaccidents_discdyes]

Gave it a like and commenting to support, but there was nothing "mind blowing" about any of these features and you admit as much in your comments. Regardless, still a good video and thanks.

[@mikescardiaries]

I know I've let my audience down with this video - so thanks for this comment. You've inspired me to get rid of the click-baity title. Thanks for stopping by.

[@happylittleaccidents_discdyes]

@@mikescardiaries No problem. Just constructive criticism. I also understand with youtube, you gotta do what you gotta do. Regardless, good video and informative so thanks. Keep it up man!

[@mikescardiaries]

@@happylittleaccidents_discdyes I appreciate you! I take what my audience says to heart. Cheers man!

[@DrDiplMed]

Great car except for the cylinder deactivation. Very poorly executed in my 2024 6MT Premium. Waiting for something to break so the dealer will fix it. 1 & 4 deactivate. Algorithm allows transition to 2 cylinders at too low of an engine speed around town, inducing vibration. Transition from 4 to 2 on the freeway is often abrupt.

[@mikescardiaries]

Hey! Thanks so much for chiming in and confirming. I couldn't remember haha. That's really interesting..you liking it so far otherwise?

[@Doe-Nutz72]

Real Men Drive Manuals💯💎😬