Hey guys - Don't worry, we'll be renaming 'Geek Mode' and Mat will stop doing the silly voice from now on (although we still have one more video lined up which will include it). He insisted that he keeps the lab coat, though, so that might make a return!
@SoulReaper599xx5 жыл бұрын
Thank God!
@hassana225 жыл бұрын
Hahaha
@mburikiama8135 жыл бұрын
No, we need the GEEK MODE.
@misterhoeflak5 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy Matt's sense of humour and the great reviews, but the 'Geek Mode' sequences were starting to cross over into comedy skit show territory, IMHO. The humour is great, but probably better if it doesn't start competing with the actual car review content.
@olliewhite23955 жыл бұрын
@Marat V they usually do
@mingyuhuang89445 жыл бұрын
Dude that interior is amazing, looks more luxurious than most "luxury" brands, and someone give mazda a reward for giving us a goddamn CD PLAYER
@jakehayes19984 жыл бұрын
As much as I use USB and Bluetooth, I understand where you come from as I too love my cds still a lot and found I get better quality with them.
@jakehayes19984 жыл бұрын
I know the feeling despite using Bluetooth as well, 8 still love cds and they provide better quality and feel.
@jakehayes19984 жыл бұрын
@@RealKevGotEm ones that are pre 2018 or 19. All of them do.
@jakehayes19984 жыл бұрын
@@RealKevGotEm and the date and time doesn't dictate what I use for music like others aswell. Bmw and mecedes in some of their cars only just switched out their cd players in 2019 but not all. If it isn't broke and you have cds why not change. Besides I do use Bluetooth along side cds so you know.
@pollumG4 жыл бұрын
Mp3s/streaming sucks..killed music imo....when was the last time you listened to an album from start to finish? These days an album is not an album, it's a compilation...
@OVERWATCHfly5 жыл бұрын
You should start beeping every car so we can see what the horn sounds like. Like so he can see this
@imrantahir16785 жыл бұрын
Is the sound of the horn important to you?
@32erichsu5 жыл бұрын
@@imrantahir1678 yah^
@bigmangozg26775 жыл бұрын
@@imrantahir1678 yes
@Lucsamuels5 жыл бұрын
Beep Mode coming very soon..
@jkxcreations19375 жыл бұрын
I just got the new Mazda 3, if you're asking because you've heard the 3rd gen one, it's nothing like it. They finally decided to put a two tone horn in the mazda and it sou d's good
@martyn_g5 жыл бұрын
Design is subjective - and personally, I think the Mazda 3 is a breath of fresh air, whilst the competition brings predictability, the Mazda looks COMPLETELY different, to the competition. And far better in every way
@AntJoseph_4 жыл бұрын
Same with the “new” Corolla, I’d say
@martyn_g4 жыл бұрын
Anthony José interesting! The great thing about opinions is that everyone can have a valid one. I think it’s the best Corolla yet, but the rear quarter to my eyes looks like the Megane (not sure which one came first)
@sinnyawesome70374 жыл бұрын
@@AntJoseph_ tbh corolla is nowhere near mazda 3 in terms of style, even though I like them both.
@AntJoseph_4 жыл бұрын
Sinny Awesome as far as I know subjectiveness is still a thing 🤔
@georgedowns40344 жыл бұрын
yh looks like a concept- awesome. The Corolla & high spec A Class isn;t that far off but still easily the coolest looking hatch in my opinion
@AndresSalazarAutos5 жыл бұрын
You cannot lock the keys inside, believe me I have one and even if you lock with the button, the car recognizes that the key is inside, beeps at you and opens itself for you to retrieve the key.
@erkanabasiz49734 жыл бұрын
yep. thats why i just disliked the video. people are relying on this rewiews. so you cannot make mistakes like that
@AndresSalazarAutos4 жыл бұрын
@@erkanabasiz4973 well it seems strange that Matt missed that...
@highwindskies84534 жыл бұрын
@@erkanabasiz4973 Exactly. He made up some factually incorrect scenario where you can lock your keys in... but didn't mention the heads up display? Also the sliding center console isn't designed as an adjustable arm rest, it's designed for easy access to anything that is using the two power ports inside, like a front passenger phone.
@georgedowns40344 жыл бұрын
@@erkanabasiz4973 he can't be perfect- he said he genrally rly liked the car & apart from a couple of questionable things that came out of his mouth i thought he did the car justice (apart from the gorgeous styling obvs)
@yannistennis3 жыл бұрын
Only if you get the car with that option
@MrMecabih4 жыл бұрын
This is definitely one of most beautiful hatchback ever made.
@robertjusic90973 жыл бұрын
Just like the audi a3 8p
@rey64503 жыл бұрын
I agree
@theweeknd27252 жыл бұрын
The upcoming honda civic hatchback also looks really good with great mileage, and sporty comfortable sitting position with nice handling and 6-speed manual short throw looks perfect, included bose sound system as well. I like this, but I think the New Civic will be even better and its also a larger hatchback which I prefer :)
@antoinemorissette24912 жыл бұрын
I just order mine last week same color and model 2023. I can’t wait to drive this baby
@Msluckycharms1012 жыл бұрын
It's soooo nice!
@HawkSea5 жыл бұрын
Thank god I don't have any friends for the back seat. I'M SOLD
@philippsladek995 жыл бұрын
Right? Everybody's complaining about rear headspace and im like: well passengers? That's a rare occasion.
@olleydrum90164 жыл бұрын
@Thomas casidy how's the car been? Planning on getting a manual but might wait for their 2021
@mountainlife80564 жыл бұрын
Only kids be in the back seat anyway
@georgedowns40344 жыл бұрын
yh most ppl when they get a hatch don't usually have rear passengers
@buchajo4 жыл бұрын
Thomas casidy yes exactly! Just bought a 20 3 hatch in soul red and feel the same....
@ocsav87845 жыл бұрын
(unpopular opinion) Looks better than a bmw 1 series
@ingiiiiiii5 жыл бұрын
not unpopular, just true
@visionist75 жыл бұрын
I don't think you'll find anybody disagreeing with you. You _do_ mean the new 1 Series though, right?
@ocsav87845 жыл бұрын
@@visionist7 yes, the new one ;)
@ResevoirGod5 жыл бұрын
@@visionist7 The old version wasn't exactly eye catching. The new version is just a Ford focus.
@visionist75 жыл бұрын
@@ResevoirGod the old one was clean and mean especially in three door guise. The new one looks like an owl that just smelled a fart
@kangvp95125 жыл бұрын
This car just screams “Please, give me a 250+ horsepower engine.”
@schlookie5 жыл бұрын
There needs to be a new SP23.
@rinkashi1014 жыл бұрын
True. Design is sick, I can imagine it with 250+ hp and slightly modified body like on rs3. I’ve seen around city white ones, that color combination with black front and back just screams for powerful engine
@karstenstegink69404 жыл бұрын
yeah true
@Oli_07_b4 жыл бұрын
Mazda 3 HB PP
@ivanjovanovic3624 жыл бұрын
It will get 2.5 litre turbo soon. Can't wait!
@fredericbouchet60823 жыл бұрын
I love this car, it's clearly the most desirable hatchback of the moment
@eamonnmcdermott19395 жыл бұрын
Mat, you forgot to mention that the new Mazda 3 was the safest car Euro NCAP ever crash tested! Oops now the Mazda CX-30 is the safest car ever tested by EURO NCAP. Only beats the 3 by 1% for passenger protection at 99% compared to 98% for the 3! Love Mazda, long live Mazda!!
@perimiter5 жыл бұрын
most likely thats why the back of the car has that low roof line small windows and all that. i think mazda needed the extra metal for protection .
@trungnguyenhoang68215 жыл бұрын
Now is the Model 3
@eamonnmcdermott19395 жыл бұрын
trung nguyen hoang The Mazda 3 is still the safest car for the adult crash test ever tested by euro ncap. Actually the model 3 only beats it in the safety assist section! The Mazda 3 beats it also in child protection and vulnerable road users! Plus the Mazda is much cheaper!
@MrRonan35 жыл бұрын
I wonder if that feed was from someone at mazda ?,
@eamonnmcdermott19395 жыл бұрын
dwain pipe no it isn’t, I wish I worked for Mazda though!
@Erks07285 жыл бұрын
It took me 6 months of researching, seeing and test driving different cars (for this class/segment/budget) for my first ever car and Mazda 3 stood out. I fell in love with its interior, exterior design, smooth driving and of course, its fuel efficiency. Also Mazda Ph offers free maintenance for three years. Worth every buck! My next goal is Mazda 6. ❤️😍 Thank you for reviewing this CarWow ❤️
@charlesa1234 Жыл бұрын
Nice Ericka! What did you end up buying?
@taylorthrall7321 Жыл бұрын
When you drive this Mazda3, did the gearbox and clutch feel odd, as it you never know what gear you're putting the car into? Did the car also sound almost like a tractor with it's engine? That's how I felt. It was a very very lodu car at any speed... Do you agree
@marvin267810 ай бұрын
are you still happy with it ?
@akgonen608 ай бұрын
@@taylorthrall7321 i have mine for 3 years i love it , i dont hear nothing in the gear box it is way slepaker and quieter and smoother then a CVT TRANsMISSION i can assure that i had a honda with a cvt for 6 years A NIGHTMARE of a car especially with the small mods i made she sounds mean an is quick at the top end best hatch in my opinon
@tabonabutale33195 жыл бұрын
Not a fan of Geek Mode... please go back to doing it the way you did before...
@bonzobonanza5 жыл бұрын
I kinda like it. Makes the review more fun, and exciting. The only thing I would change is the name, and his voice.
@jme_a5 жыл бұрын
Seems so forced, there was nothing wrong with the way things were done before; it's as if they're trying to cater to younger audiences... but they're not the ones actually buying cars...
@carwow5 жыл бұрын
Don't worry, we will! :)
@tabonabutale33195 жыл бұрын
@@carwow maybe you can do a poll and have viewers decide what they would like. Some names could be suggested to rename(geekmode) that segment of the review that's all about facts, so as to fit in with 5 annoying things, 5 great things, Buy/consider/shortlist etc.
@Maxmotor20085 жыл бұрын
@@alexascs2679 yes listen to the racist asshole instead. Try making a point without swearing or being a racist, then you'll sound like less of a 12 year old.
@dka7745 жыл бұрын
I don't understand all the bias reviews and comparisons against VW. This car looks so much better externally and internally than any Golf. I know the review was going to be poor the second you put up the picture of a cat doing a dump, very tasteless and I don't understand the comparison. Mazda gave you a car to test and in return you tell them it looks like a cat taking a shit? The tech of the car alone rivals all its competitors including VW. The reverse camera is crystal clear (something you have often moaned about on other cars). It has a built in windscreen heads up display something that your typical run of the mil hatchback hasn't got and something you happily skipped over. The interior overall is beautiful but yet you didn't wanna go into too much detail about it all. It really seemed like you didn't want to say anything great about it? Yeah you advised people to shortlist it but you never sold it that way, it appeared you always tried to highlight the bad points which I think you struggled to do. I don't own or work for Mazda, i'm just tired of all the bias reviews towards VW. I also change down into 3rd not 4th if I want speed up like everyone else does.
@watwitoe5 жыл бұрын
I am with you on this one
@chrissayer90495 жыл бұрын
I have the previous shape Mazda 3 2018 reg and it's great. It blew VW out of the water on price and overall quality. If the new Mazda 3 is even better - which it looks like it definitely is and the Skyactiv-X engine is a big improvement (which it seems it's going to be) I cannot think of another car for the price that will even come close in feel and quality other than the saloon version! Every car I drive now I end up comparing the gear shift to the Mazda's as well because they are just so slick and direct.
@playboilit24245 жыл бұрын
dka774 the VW comparisions its because its his direct competitor. the bias i dont know but just to know: matt doesnt like VW that much. Hes more of a BMW kinda guy.
@xiaoliuwu85395 жыл бұрын
@@chrissayer9049 Blew out of water? Hardly. My Android auto never works with the info console on 2018 Mazda 3. Plus the noise level of 2018 Mazda 3 is crazy. It's a fun car to drive but I would not want to do a road trip in it.
@jaezryl5 жыл бұрын
@@xiaoliuwu8539 you will never do a roadtrip on it? Bullshit
@catalinmarin81695 жыл бұрын
My god this is the best looking new car in a while. I’m in love
@MrBre4ker5 жыл бұрын
Fire Geek mode Matt immediately
@kaatjearca8185 жыл бұрын
MrBre4ker for real tho
@grantsteward47415 жыл бұрын
Worst part of the review
@MrSanjeevsan5 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Annoying as hell.
@etiennen41365 жыл бұрын
No it's not for long enough. Need at least 5 minutes
@ShadowFanQuills36 ай бұрын
Mazda employees:
@manuelrothberger89555 жыл бұрын
Looks like Mazda and Carwow are finally getting along - great for us viewers, since Mazda is really stepping up their game 😀
@manuelrothberger89555 жыл бұрын
@Costel Coaie thanks for your totally convincing argument, totally changed my mind
@xanthuumnihyr53195 жыл бұрын
Although im not fan of Mazda, i must admit, mazda cars have really caught up with their competitors without forgetting a bit of originality.
@maheshmurali26975 жыл бұрын
@@xanthuumnihyr5319 what do you mean by caught up they are far better than any of the other cars he mentioned in terms of reliability and drive ability
@dorianmatulin52495 жыл бұрын
I agree.... mazda is insane 👌
@xanthuumnihyr53195 жыл бұрын
@@maheshmurali2697 In terms of reliability, they're quite on the average side. And yeah it seems that driving is one of their strength.
@himanshusood95 жыл бұрын
Don't do that geek thing again PLEASE!
@hishamr83405 жыл бұрын
Agree
@HomingFung5 жыл бұрын
Matt needs to seriously grow up.
@MLGPROBER5 жыл бұрын
You cant do anything. There are little children watching this
@Celd19935 жыл бұрын
I don't mind the geeky thing, it brings more structure in the video, but the change in voice is just distracting.
@jody0245 жыл бұрын
I love it.
@Streuth225 жыл бұрын
Just took a test drive in one and loved it. The quality of the interior is exceptional, and closer to the prestige interiors of the Audi A3’s...etc. The petrol engine skyactive g is smooth and better on motorways as a cruiser than 1.0 litre rivals in this class. Mazda really seem to want the driver to be connected with the car and to enjoy the experience. The looks, although these days are often subjective, are quite stunning from all angles. It is a handsome car both inside and out. I couldn’t find much wrong with this car, saving perhaps the slightly smaller rear seating compartment. I liked it so much I bought one!
@jamalqureshi718311 ай бұрын
So this is the review after which mazda MD got pissed and mazda stopped working with you😂😂
@Crisdapari21 күн бұрын
They don't have humor. He killed the poor Honda Fit/Jazz, was taunted with lots of old people jokes, that's nothing in comparsion, just a single scatoligic joke 😂
@Anashere_Narrnda5 жыл бұрын
The interior is better looking than new bmws one Well done mazda Best car in class at the moment
@torod2135 жыл бұрын
It's not the best in it's class, that is still the Focus. Handles better, more comfortable, more practical, better infotainment, more technology. But now that the Golf is on it's way out and the Golf 8 isn't released yet, the Mazda 3 is absolutely the runner-up after the Focus. The only place where Mazda wins is interior, funnily enough..
@DabDabGoose5 жыл бұрын
@@torod213 Wouldn't touch any Focus, they are all grenades.
@ErvinTrselic5 жыл бұрын
@@torod213 I'd disagree on the handling part, i've driven them both and in terms of excitement and the driving feel on the road id say the mazda takes it, especially the petrol version that is still a non-turbo 2l engine that sounds and feels really lovely. Sure the 1.5 ecoboost is faster, but it doesnt sound that good and on the long term there are a lot more things that can go wrong with the engine..
@magnuspersson14335 жыл бұрын
@@torod213 At least in Sweden, Mazda is better equipped and have better warranties. And it tested better at EURO-Ncap. I think it looks way better too
@MrPicky4005 жыл бұрын
@@torod213 never me buying a focus
@grgfourtinas5 жыл бұрын
MAZDAS are under rated ... Japanese luxury! reminds me of my Audi's minimal interior
@cooltwittertag5 жыл бұрын
That's why I'm both a Mazda and an Audi fan.
@getsuccessfulwithandito15505 жыл бұрын
Toyota == Mercedes Benz Honda == BMW Mazda == Audi
@eamonnmcdermott19395 жыл бұрын
Get Successful with Andito Mazda not equal to audi, Mazda much better!!
@getsuccessfulwithandito15505 жыл бұрын
@@eamonnmcdermott1939 in terms of quality, yes, but Mazda was rooting for Audi in the broad conceptual way. Luxury-like cars and that are also sporty to drive.
@endzmeetmusic90534 жыл бұрын
@@getsuccessfulwithandito1550 Japanese cars : Average Joe German cars: Successful Joe
@sachafievet31315 жыл бұрын
CD player is for listening to better quality music, especially if you have old nostalgic cd's around somewhere
@philippsladek995 жыл бұрын
Well kind of but if you really wanna enjoy better quality music go for FLAC files via usb. They are supported in the new mazda3
@lm13145 жыл бұрын
I like still having CD player. My car you can rip your CD's and use jukebox to listen. Great job for road trips. The CD player is in glovebox. Love this feature.
@amigodesigns5 жыл бұрын
@@philippsladek99 old CDs were in wav, nowadays almost all are in shitty mp3 which is insulting when you are paying 15-20€.
@ev.c65 жыл бұрын
Can be, but I am glad Mazda didn't include CD players in their new Mazda 3. It is a piece of junk in my opinion. Last time I used one was in 2007, since then I moved to USB and now streaming through Apple CarPlay and Android auto.
@jimmljammlz5 жыл бұрын
@@ev.c6 Eeeh? They did include a cd player in the new Mazda 3...
@ChesNZ8 ай бұрын
This review got matt banned from revewing Mazdas lol
@RandHood5 жыл бұрын
Why do I feel like you're nit picking on this car. And no it does not look like a cat taking a sh*t; it is beautiful!
@georgedowns40344 жыл бұрын
ikr he said after that it looks cool like it can't be both but apart from that he seemed to rly like it
@bestbmw12234 жыл бұрын
No it definitely is not beautiful 😭
@michaelshelby41814 жыл бұрын
That car is really beautiful ❤️
@soukainasahar4 жыл бұрын
This car is gorgeous
@zachfunkhouser86313 жыл бұрын
The sedan is beautiful.
@bannedgbg5 жыл бұрын
I think this new Mazda3 looks really nice both internally and externally!
@LY-uf2bh5 жыл бұрын
Bacho Pacho I think it’s a really weird car
@VintageRKO5 жыл бұрын
Having a CD player can fully utilize the Premium Bose audio system. Surely the geek in you Matt can figure it out
@_TrueDesire_5 жыл бұрын
Or at least use a cable to the phone when giving a comment about the speakers 👍 My Bose sounds like crap using BT.
@Tepekegoat685 жыл бұрын
I own a 16 Mazda 3 with the Bose audio and let me tell you the CDs sound tremendous! Maybe cause im a purist when it comes to music (i grew up in the 80s/90s) but i find myself playing CDs all the time in my 3! 🤘🔥
@philippsladek995 жыл бұрын
Agree, CD is maybe a bit better than listening to music via. AA/AppleCP or Bluetooth, but what's really great is listening to music via the newly support FLAC format
@perimiter5 жыл бұрын
@@philippsladek99 you can listen to FLAC on TIDAL streaming service through bluetooth.
@AndresSalazarAutos5 жыл бұрын
@@_TrueDesire_ If you're using mp3 files you'll have lossy files... you either use Flac or other lossless source or the CD...
@abehesten5 жыл бұрын
O-Boy have I been waiting for you to review this. Thanks for the awesome review Mat!
@carwow5 жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
@LoxplayFR5 жыл бұрын
@@carwow Hi , What is the song name that you use in almost all of your video starting at 3:03 ? I would really appreciate if you have the song name :)
@dslaviero812 жыл бұрын
I own a 2020 Mazda 3 Skyactive X which replaced my 2017 BMW 116D. I admit I used to be a badge snob but this car has changed my mind. It is incredibly good value for money. Whilst I sometimes miss the turbo-charged engine on my old BMW this car is actually pretty good fun to drive. When it comes to equipment... well this car came with pretty much every gadget and safety feature you could possibly ask for. If you want all those features on a BMW be prepared to spend a fortune.
@TheFroznOne5 жыл бұрын
My favorite part is when he uses magic to make the bottle disappear at 6:05
@rafaelmartins42145 жыл бұрын
Don't make the Geek mode again pls it's cringe
@ReZhorw5 жыл бұрын
That's why they should keep it, so that you'll cringe even more!
@taml3585 жыл бұрын
So cringe.......
@Kodnnkmpohn5 жыл бұрын
@@ReZhorw fuckoff
@heymiike4 жыл бұрын
He got a thumbs down from me because of that
@ethank56814 жыл бұрын
Rafael Martins yes geek mode almost made me lose my boner
@kingkang68775 жыл бұрын
Proud of Matt. Wasn't a "well it's not a bmw/Mercedes" monologue
@shariefmansy5 жыл бұрын
Did i miss it or did mat forgot to talk about the engines 🤔
@DBSTH0R5 жыл бұрын
Nah, he completely skipped that part. The current engine options are the biggest downside of the new Mazda 3 2019.
@weedmastersr5 жыл бұрын
@@DBSTH0R No, they are absolutely not. The current engine options are the biggest selling point of the new Mazda 3. They are vastly superior in terms of reliability, durability and economy to any little turbo shit that VW or Ford puts out. Moreover, they also provide great real life performance, as they are underrated.
@AndresSalazarAutos5 жыл бұрын
@@weedmastersr They are tuned down on purpose, this engine, depending on tune, can have between 120 and 163 bhp, I think it can easily be tuned to the factory 163bhp. But Mazda is soon releasing the Sxkyactiv X, which will have around 176bhp and 223NM of torque, I guess they want that to be their fun engine (as well as frugal), I can't wait to see the reviews!
@DBSTH0R5 жыл бұрын
@@weedmastersr Have you driven one? The performance took a major hit compared to the last gen M3 G120 engine. 0-100s is slower about 2s since the weight went up some 150kg due to added sound insulation. Not only that, but the torsion beam (new for this gen, gone is the multi link form last gen) in the rear that is supposed to give more room - yet, the boot space is 10 liters smaller than last generation. This car features some major improvements over the last gen, sadly some things took a step backwards.
@Luis_MT975 жыл бұрын
DBSTH0R yeah I don’t know why in Europe they only have the 2.0 version, I mean 120bhp is pretty slow but the 2.5 with 186bhp is the one I chose
@BraziLoko8 ай бұрын
Unpopular opinion, but I do still enjoy CD players inside newer cars. I was born in 1992, turnin 32 in October!
@bhat11195 жыл бұрын
While the competition is in the service department yet again, or on the back of tow truck, the Mazda will continue to glide along without a problem. And do so for years. Great cars.
@abdelhamidwadifi55615 жыл бұрын
who find that the geek mode is so cringy
@harbl24795 жыл бұрын
Abdelhamid Wadifi I like it
@tomb22905 жыл бұрын
Harbl yeah because you’re a freak
@karlsandin45155 жыл бұрын
I find you’re stupid ass cringy
@purplefabian5 жыл бұрын
Shut up you sandman
@Keithguinn975 жыл бұрын
I just bought this car and love it! I have red leather. So many compliments!
@Darrentzx5 жыл бұрын
The red interior for this car looks amazing
@philippsladek995 жыл бұрын
@@Sto79Be I live in Austria and the dealership I went to told me it will be available but only for the skyactive x (to differentiate the models) sedan with the white interior is also coming later this summer. Trim levels and equipment are basically the same throughout Europe, only with different names.
@tlcpreschoolchelan37024 жыл бұрын
Bought a 2021 Mazda 3 HB with 6 sp manual recently (only comes in Premium trim - I didn't complain). I test drove other compact cars with 6 sp manual and they didn't hold a candle to the quality and gorgeous design in this car. I've driven Toyota my whole life, but this car was so beautiful inside and out, plenty of power, smooth as silk clutch and shifting, tight on the corners, quiet, getting 39 mpg on highway so far and this car isn't even broken in yet. I suppose if you were using it for racing it would need more power, but it accelerates in 6th gear up the steepest hills we have in our area including the mountain passes. The infotainment beats touch screen by a mile (hate touch screen - fingerprints, takes too much focus, doesn't always respond to touch, no different than messing with your cell phone while driving IMO). With no touch required, Mazda was able to set the screen back farther into the dash so your eyes aren't looking down at all - only over, and it's angled toward the driver. Ya, it took a bit (couple days) to memorize what buttons do and the few patterns I use most often, but after only a week I can do most everything without even looking at the screen. All of this coupled with voice control and it's eyes free control. And a favorites button brings up anything you mark as a favorite so you don't have to search for your favorite siriusxm or radio channels or destinations. Most anything can be put in favorites. I'm so glad I rediscovered the Mazda brand.
@FranciscoOliveira-nk9er5 жыл бұрын
With this kodo disign Mazda have stepped up to new level. Mazda cars now feel more premium than previous models. It would be interesting you guys doing a video comparing this Mazda3 with the mercedes 180,Bmw serie 1 and why not Audi who insist in the same lines and interiors year after year.
@dazsid1005 жыл бұрын
Great car, Mazda being Japanese will be ultra reliable & this car looks great compared to its rivals
@sticksman78195 жыл бұрын
Don't think it will as i believe they use a shed load of ford parts.
@danepher5 жыл бұрын
@@sticksman7819 Mazda and Ford has stopped they relationship a long time ago, and Mazda has stopped using ford parts. Mazda now has a relationship with Toyota though. Engines exchange and probably more
@sticksman78195 жыл бұрын
@@danepher Using Toyota parts is better than using ford surely?I didn't realize they weren't together anymore.
@petermitchell63485 жыл бұрын
@@sticksman7819 And besides, the Mazda has an audio system, the German cars don't.
@rickyahn165 жыл бұрын
But it has torsion beam...
@damonlee2265 жыл бұрын
enough about the Focus and Golf, ugh! Mazda is quality plus posh materials, and forward thinking looks.
@AndresSalazarAutos5 жыл бұрын
plus reliability?
@bagusgiovani31595 жыл бұрын
bullshit
@mre93465 жыл бұрын
Forward thinking looks is another way of saying it looks ugly now.
@AndresSalazarAutos5 жыл бұрын
@@mre9346 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I think it is absolutely beautiful!
@danl42525 жыл бұрын
Got to admit, always been and always will be a VW fanboy but this is pretty plush! Like it a lot
@cyclegear14035 жыл бұрын
I'm not a huge fan of digital drivers' displays. The bare minimum for me is a physical speedo, tacho. Sending a real needle swinging round a dial adds to the drama of driving, rather than some pixels in a slab of liquid crystal. And do what you want with a central display but there should be a coolant/oil temperature readout. The other stuff like Sat-nav can be relegated to a HUD. Props to Mazda for sticking to (mostly) real dials
@vlads28745 жыл бұрын
I don't get why people complain about the backseat. I love it. The rear passenger window is small and gives you a feeling of privacy and security.
@spyridon87655 жыл бұрын
Mazda way better in many terms: Reliability Crash test Emissions Design Price
@manuelrusu70525 жыл бұрын
Except diesel engines.
@Dongzzzzzz5 жыл бұрын
@@dystopia2386 Normally when the panel isn't the same color it has already been damaged while being delivered. Glad my Mazda 2 2017 is made in Thailand.
@Dongzzzzzz5 жыл бұрын
@@dystopia2386 No, the transmission is smooth. Is yours an automatic or a manual?
@Dongzzzzzz5 жыл бұрын
@@dystopia2386 press the clutch harder i that doesn't work get it analayzed by Mazda themselves.
@piobu53575 жыл бұрын
@@dystopia2386 I've driven 2 cars that had minor problems with gear changes - my almost new (at the time) Opel/Vauxhal Astra H had trouble with going into 1st and 3rd gear, and my mom's brand new citroen C3 had an issue with 1st gear and reverse. Nothing major - if you depressed the clutch, and engage the same gear again, it would go right in. My Opel had the issue once every 2 weeks, then like once a month, once every 3 months, and it eventually disappeared completely at ~60k km. Citroen's trouble with 1st gear disappeared after a while as well (currently at 17k km, i think), though the reverse is still finicky. It's entirely possible my parents were using too much force to push the reverse in, though, since they're old, and they've used janky, old, cars most of their life. So judging by my experience i figure sometimes gearboxes need a little time to adjust in new cars, and my mechanic told me gears not going in every now and then are a common thing, anyway. I look forward to checking how it all works in my new mazda 3 saloon, when it finally arrives at the dealership, at the end of December. Here's hoping it'll be reliable.
@vipul66235 жыл бұрын
Please get rid from that geek mode Mat
@philliprichards42235 жыл бұрын
This Mazda is a nice car
@jdmguy445 жыл бұрын
@The Legend of Texas Yet you have taken a glance at this video. LOL! Interesting.
@dwergmaster5 жыл бұрын
Damn this thing rocks. Love how Mazda has the courage to bring a radical design like this to the market.
@kvenum212 жыл бұрын
Now we know why Mazda doesn't loan cars to CarWow anymore.
@declde2 жыл бұрын
Which is why?
@BrunskitANM Жыл бұрын
Mat said that in a podcast that mazda dosent lend them cars bcz of the remark he maid in the beginning
@declde Жыл бұрын
@@BrunskitANM I saw the video again and don't really know what you mean? Or is it just because of the "cat about to pounce" bit?
@BrunskitANM Жыл бұрын
@@declde no the cat about to poo
@xolisasukwinimangali63258 ай бұрын
0:09 You made Mazda angry here mate 😅😅😅😅
@DAVIDE-bk8by5 жыл бұрын
I dont get the 'cat doing a mess' comparison....weird
@sercans96235 жыл бұрын
He is tryn too hard to be funny
@mikebe20905 жыл бұрын
Yea I found that off putting 🤢
@leftheodo5 жыл бұрын
He is British. He has to talk down to everything that isn’t an unreliable mess that is made in the UK...
@joa85935 жыл бұрын
I actually see it. The hatch version is sort of squashed looking like a cat raising it's bum to poop.
@BomberFletch315 жыл бұрын
I do. That bulbous rear end is hideous. I wouldn't buy one for thar reason alone.
@shivamchaudhry59595 жыл бұрын
Oh come on Matt. That Mazda looks stunning.
@loverntheking10 ай бұрын
And the intro part got you banned from reviewing mazda?😂😂😂
@chrthm274 жыл бұрын
CD player?!?!? I love it more now!!!
@markdickson38204 жыл бұрын
I had a 2018 and loved it, best manual I’ve ever used, amazingly fun on twisting roads. Back seat wasn’t great and boot was just ok - but as the driver it was fantastic. I didn’t have CarPlay or A auto and that really bugged me, glad to see they finally sorted that. He doesn’t mention it, but engine really comes alive over 3k rpm, that acceleration test is not how someone who lives with car would do it, you learn pretty quickly, drop down an extra gear - you bought a sporty hatch not a mommy mobile - in for a penny, in for a pound so drive its like it was designed for!
@dbar99204 жыл бұрын
Also nice is that Mazda offers a physical hardware upgrade for ~€350 to add Carplay and Android Auto to all Mazda's featuring MZD Connect since ~2013.
@muhammedkeser70642 жыл бұрын
@@dbar9920 good to know. I am thinking of a used Mazda 3, likely 2015-2017 models and android auto would do nicely.
@dbar99202 жыл бұрын
@@muhammedkeser7064 It's a really nice car. It reminds me of 90s Japanese cars, because the manual is so good.
@taylorthrall7321 Жыл бұрын
When you drive this Mazda3, did the gearbox and clutch feel odd, as it you never know what gear you're putting the car into? Did the car also sound almost like a tractor with it's engine? That's how I felt. It was a very very lodu car at any speed... Do you agree
@Vazin5 жыл бұрын
Mazda is on a roll, I really like their new designs and hopefully their new engine technology will prevail.
@ryanmansfield72625 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one that actually prefers analogue dials
@brian_mwaura5 жыл бұрын
Same thing here, the farthest I'd go are partially configurable ones, fully digital dials are too gimmicky..
@visionist75 жыл бұрын
It's definitely useful to have satnav data in the dials
@brian_mwaura5 жыл бұрын
@@visionist7 Luckily they're in the HUD of the 3.
@philippsladek995 жыл бұрын
@@brian_mwaura Well I wouldn't say gimmicky, they have their use, but I think Mazda did the right thing here, while I prefer the dials of a leon, golf etc. I think on non autonomous/self driving cars it only adds to distraction as more people keep looking down. So I get it it's stylish but has no real use in a car you drive daily. Most people configure them once and never change them anyway. The only thing I wished for in the Mazda was a tad more configurability in terms of dials and HUD, other than that probably the best non digital looking... digital dials out there
@rdmz1355 жыл бұрын
Same. LCD screens just look cheap and unrefined compared to good old analogue dials. I think a screen between 2 dials is all you need.
@jcmcfalls4 жыл бұрын
I just bought one today. Seems like a great car. The seats are incredibly comfortable.
@mountainlife80564 жыл бұрын
Which one? I bought one yesterday just waiting on delivery
@UFO_8084 жыл бұрын
What was the price?
@mountainlife80564 жыл бұрын
@@UFO_808 expensive lol. I got sport lux with tow bar and mobile charger for 25k
@taylorthrall7321 Жыл бұрын
When you drive this Mazda3, did the gearbox and clutch feel odd, as it you never know what gear you're putting the car into? Did the car also sound almost like a tractor with it's engine? That's how I felt. It was a very very lodu car at any speed... Do you agree
@ibrahimsher78685 жыл бұрын
I love how the Mazda 3 (and alot of other latest Japanese cars) still have elements of old fashioness to them. Keeping the oldie fashion stuff alive.😉
@אליעזרקנטור7 ай бұрын
I've got a 2021 mazda3. It's the best car I have ever had.Its very fast extremely comfortable and very quiet on the motorway. I have absolutely no criticisms. The cabin is unadulterated luxury. We'll done Mazda!
@90wish5 жыл бұрын
Can you guys please write the fuel consumption in liters per 100km for the german viewers? ❤️
@abeenr25 жыл бұрын
no just german viewers but all over the world
@Marmocet5 жыл бұрын
L/100km = 282.3/mpg[uk] L/100km = 235.2/mpg[us]
@Marmocet5 жыл бұрын
@@abeenr2 He was getting 7L/100km. The Mazda 3 with the SkyActiv X engine should get something like 5.8 - 5.4L/100km.
@mikaelorsteinsson10975 жыл бұрын
Should be around 6,7-7L/100km city/highway mixed.
@Jabber-ig3iw5 жыл бұрын
Watch a German channel, Christ next you want him to talk German or invade Poland.
@Driver6M5 жыл бұрын
Like an Alfa Romeo, but reliable and affordable
@brian_mwaura5 жыл бұрын
This car definitely looks great! Your videography is 🔥. This is the type of hatch that you wouldn't mind the limited practicality, but Mazda needs to work on that.
@shanjanusman99745 жыл бұрын
Yes it looks amazing but it won't be practical but the cabin is very dull especially with the hard roof
@legendman975 жыл бұрын
The car is amazing looking, very unique and sleek.
@lovelyaustralia19844 жыл бұрын
I love the look of mazda 3.great features as well . So reliable. Ultimate package for me
@Proudarse9 ай бұрын
Is the Mazda 3 more reliable than the Golf and Focus? My dad is considering the petrol version in automatic. I also read that it is quite slow and has rattling issues. Thank you
@burns01008 ай бұрын
Reliable and fast. No issues so far with mine after two years. Drive it like you mean it and the car will respond well, Mazda's are a real drivers car and they focus on you as the driver with most of the features.
@Proudarse8 ай бұрын
@@burns0100 Well that’s reassuring, thanks for your input. He’s looking at the Active-X engines, are they good? Also what engine size and model is yours? Cheers pal
@burns01008 ай бұрын
@@Proudarse Sadly in Australia we don't currently have a model with the Skyactiv-X engines. My car is the Mazda 3 Touring 2.0L 2022. Great car for the price and within my means of buying at the time. If I could freely pick I would 100% get the 2.5L engine in either the GT or the Astina. My preference in on the GT because I dislike sunroofs and the standard sound system is more then enough. Unless you want the white leather, sunroof and dedicated subwoofer the Astina isn't worth it. You can get the vision package as an add on if want it too.
@LittleLightIsaOnce5 жыл бұрын
My mom got a 2016 cx-5 and also has the bose speakers. Sounds really good. No one cares but just wanted to say it 👋
@torod2135 жыл бұрын
Haha, my mom has the same car and I absolutely agree. Besides $5000 stereos like B&O, Burmeister, H&K, Naim, Meridian etc. in luxury cars, it is hands down one of the best car stereos I've ever heard. The bass is crazy!
@LittleLightIsaOnce5 жыл бұрын
@@torod213 😂✌🏼
@LittleLightIsaOnce5 жыл бұрын
@NQ thats a shame
@vindo995 жыл бұрын
NQ nope, in indonesia you will get Bose speaker for CX-5 GT and Elite trim
@yr6sport4185 жыл бұрын
@NQ yes it's true, not only CX-5, Mazda in Indonesia have bose speaker in Mazda 3 Speed previous model, Mazda 6 sedan and estate, and also CX-9.
@GlitterGuru5 жыл бұрын
Can we stop knocking CD players for being "old tech"? It's still the best sound quality you can get in a car and I appreciate that they still care
@Soda885 жыл бұрын
uhm, FLAC on USB anyone?
@plechaim4 жыл бұрын
Some people like to own a physical release rather than pay for air
@Eterna3354 жыл бұрын
This mazda 3 can play Flac file (I think it means you can play HR in it) and with that Bose 12 speakers, I think it sounds way better than the others :v
@guido.louhau5 жыл бұрын
I think that having s Cd's option is a good idea!
@jakehayes19984 жыл бұрын
I agree I use cds still. Quality is better on them!
@georgedowns40344 жыл бұрын
most ppl don't use them so manufactores find not enough demand to put it in
@korates44025 жыл бұрын
New King is Mazda 3..excellent disagn..very very beatifull car..it looks so sport also inside is so nice..
@peek-a-boobear21162 жыл бұрын
Although I really like Mat's car review videos and have seen many now due to the fact that I'm looking for a new car in the UK, I personally didn't appreciate the comment at the beginning which was very insulting to Mazda. Although it's just my opinion, some jokes need to be presented more tactfully seeing as these videos are viewed worldwide. Anyway, I haven't decided whether to use Carwow yet but I'm considering it. Thanks for all your honest and detailed feedback Mat which you always put across in a very entertaining and methodical manner. Very helpful.
@galloping52735 жыл бұрын
You seemed a bit more focused on picking fault with this Mazda...something you don’t normally do...especially with VAG products 🤨 Keep impartial Mat!
@williamdeasy75075 жыл бұрын
he dose that a lot picking faults when they are not there but i agree with him about back seats but boot is smaller then focus i don't agree what he said about that
@williamdeasy75075 жыл бұрын
@@OneKnifeYeHand if you say so
@ilaphroaig5 жыл бұрын
I love it that they still have a cd-player (hope it also plays mp3 cd's). I still have loads of them with nice car music.
@jakehayes19984 жыл бұрын
Agreed there I love both bluetooth and cds.
@tubster015 жыл бұрын
I thought SkyActiv-X was more about the engine switching to compression ignition like a diesel while cruising and driving normally and back to spark ignition below a certain speed?
@terryhsiao17455 жыл бұрын
Does have a supercharger though and you are right
@tubster015 жыл бұрын
I guess the supercharger is to compensate for the low torque before the compression ignition kicks in...
@terryhsiao17455 жыл бұрын
@@tubster01 not sure. What I did hear is that it's there to enable the computer to perform compression igntuon with right amount of air fuel ratio each time
@TheStigHCE095 жыл бұрын
@@tubster01 The supercharger works as a supercharger would normally, ie forces more air in, but it's not to increase power or torque figures (ie. adding more fuel to compensate), it's to lean out the air:fuel ratio. Skyactiv-X actually thrives on knock whereas we're generally told that knock = very bad shit.
@danielabrokwajnr89275 жыл бұрын
Mat: Geek mode. Me: forgets to talk about the engine😤😑.
@johngoogleuser37642 жыл бұрын
Really like this but why in the UK does our skyactiv g have less horsepower than other markets and why do other markets also get rear air vents and sunroof whilst we don't? Well annoying
@hangovergarage56405 жыл бұрын
Love this car it's all you really need to do a comfortable daily commute and it looks outstanding compared to a VW golf or Skoda Octavia, besides its much more fun to drive and engaging than the rivals and it has good old manual slashbox! Maybe some day I'll get one
@elsontang5 жыл бұрын
The windscreen washer spray nozzles are integrated into the wiper arm like the Merc
@groovymotion57065 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I almost went back to my dealer because I noticed that the washer fluid was not coming out from the regular spots!
@Allexxx115 жыл бұрын
Amazing car. Maybe the best new car for that amount of money.
@Markuden5 жыл бұрын
I completely agree. Normally I would go for a golf or something. But for the past year mazda is doing so great and you get so much more for your money that for me mazda is on the top of my list to try as a new car.
@AutoPilot_tm5 жыл бұрын
Yeah and the technology provided for that money is the best in the class
@karlsandin45155 жыл бұрын
Auto Pilot that would be Kia I’d say
@Allexxx115 жыл бұрын
@@karlsandin4515 Yeah, if you want an exploding car
@comments73355 жыл бұрын
CD players are for audiophile and real people who appreciate quality sound. Most Japanese cars still have it as an alternative to compressed music which is dull. It's a matter of appreciation rather than an afterthought.
@LeastTango3 жыл бұрын
Almost two years on, I'm pleased to see that geek mode was understood to be a misconceived, ill-advised 'let's see if it works' failure, never to be repeated!
@vladbucur99355 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this video! Glad to see some love for Mazda 3! Awesome car!
@mariosvasiliou75605 жыл бұрын
Just wow! Mazda has come a long way! Great car looks awesome and it really looks top quality! Love the interior and the angry front
@jimrod3075 жыл бұрын
This seems a bit of an odd review for Mat, one of the most critical I can remember of his from pretty much every area - of what seems to be a very good car. Even criticising rear space whilst seeming to have plenty of it and things like that... Many of the things he doesn't like are worse on other cars where he hasn't mentioned it.
@johnbradshaw59004 жыл бұрын
Mazda are what the German premium brands want us to think they are - an engineering led company making superbly engineered cars with a lot of innovative tech, fantastic interiors and great to drive. You also get a lot more for your money and they will probably be more reliable.
@kristians27043 жыл бұрын
German cars are still way better
@danielmclintock648 Жыл бұрын
I've got this exact model. I've had it for about six weeks and I love it. My new baby.
@chaitanyakumarsamardhi21765 жыл бұрын
Matt, I never though I would say this but for the first time I felt your review was biased against the Mazda 3
@torod2135 жыл бұрын
In what possible way? Overall I think he gave an excellent review of it. Did you expect him to keep quiet about the lack of practicality? Having tested both the 3 and the Focus myself, I can tell you his review is absolutely spot on. The 3 is excellent, but it is less practical, slightly less sharp to drive and a little bit less comfortable than the Focus. And I agree with him that it looks a bit odd.
@MrPicky4005 жыл бұрын
@@torod213 i think he was taking about the thing with the cat
@LGinux5 жыл бұрын
The sedan version seems so much better than the hatchback one
@jesusvonnazaret64345 жыл бұрын
@Heracles Weird? I would say: not boring
@jw.jalilwaiz3 жыл бұрын
This is such a fantastic car. In Canada I bought one of these fully loaded and it cost only half of what my loaded 330i did, and trust me I drive them back to back sometimes and I just keep comparing it to the 3 series and tbh I think mazda is offering features and quality that's up to par with those brands. And mazda offers unlimited mileage warranty which bmw does not.
@muhammedkeser70642 жыл бұрын
Can you comment on the performance? I need a new car and am thinking about Mazda 3 or other turbo cars. If you do respond, please can you specify which engine, 120 G or 180 X?
@jw.jalilwaiz2 жыл бұрын
@@muhammedkeser7064 I have the non turbo 2.5 and it's plenty of power for my use. I also drove the turbocharged 2.5 in 2021 model and that just makes it even better. If budget isn't an issue then go for the turbo engine. And let me assure you that you'll be very satisfied going with mazda. One year on I'm still very happy.
@muhammedkeser70642 жыл бұрын
@JALIL WAIZ thank you for your response. Haha no, I am mostly interested in the 120 hp model, as its affordable and I am looking at used 2017-2019 (new design 2019 models) models so 😄 it seems 10.4 sec acceleration figure 0-100 (0-60mhp) seems slow, is it nice in motorways?
@claretftw Жыл бұрын
Can we get a new review with the updates engines or are they the virtually the same? Any owners came from a Turbo engine to this and your thoughts?
@Trendyflute Жыл бұрын
Everytime I see this gen of Mazda3 Hatch on the road, especially from the rear or rear 3/4, I think it's lovely.
@tiankata12 жыл бұрын
Simply THE BEST car in it's class. I love the design! Naturally aspirated engines and Automatic transmission is the way to go for me. Not a big fan of CVT tranny's and turbocharged engines. It feels more engaging to drives than it's competitors and more premium of a car for with better use of materials. TOP safety ratings too. Most of them are MADE IN JAPAN, which is a huge factor for me. Awesome package all around. Great Job Mazda!
@omegadomega10 ай бұрын
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@brianrocks72775 жыл бұрын
No word on the head up display available across the range. Maybe we should all just drive the same again, dull Golf that he loves to promote. It's a combination of spark ignition and combustion that enables X technology.
@visionist75 жыл бұрын
The Golf is a disaster in the corners. And that's on supersport tyres mind
@philippsladek995 жыл бұрын
Agree, really liked the review but some portions of the video feel quite uniformed (eg. higher trims come with led lights, not true all trims come with led lights, only exception is that entry level trims have a halogen daytime running light) about the car and are rather used to nitpick about things no one cares about
@ratty3835 жыл бұрын
I could have done with a bit more info re available engines. I now know lots about the boot but no idea what I can choose under the bonnet.
@x3merx3mer5 жыл бұрын
10:10 Octavia is around 20cm longer, so why are you comparing the two? You can fit even more stuff in Q7.
@mariaparatore73185 жыл бұрын
I have bought it but yet to pick it up. Practicality it may be a bit iffy, but the rest is excellent. Your verdict of shortlist rsther than buying, is probably right though, because families will feel more at home with the Volkswagen Golf or the Ford Focus, and those new to driving may well be put off by the visibility out of that back window. By the way keep the geeky stuff, it helps keep concentration over the boring bits.
@jjd33185 жыл бұрын
Wouldnt the keyless entry allow you to open the doors even if you did accidentally touch the door lock Function from the boot?
@dannyyong755 жыл бұрын
Some still love a CD player Matt, so leave it be. You never like Mazda much anyway. 😅
@cactuspharmer5 жыл бұрын
They only like VW group and the ford focus on this channel.
@Dongzzzzzz5 жыл бұрын
@craig mitchell pillred CDs generally have better sound quality and why bother removing it if the format is still being made.
@jakehayes19984 жыл бұрын
@craig mitchell pillred and me at 21
@georgedowns40344 жыл бұрын
he rly seemed to like this car actually & most ppl don't use cd players anymore
@AA-vj3si4 жыл бұрын
He owns a mazda
@sybill73505 жыл бұрын
amazing car for a non-luxury class. mazda is really stepping up their game!
@Hammertime44042 жыл бұрын
So this is the reason we don’t see any more Mazdas on the Carwow channel… mazda asked him to take it down because of the cat pooing reference 😂
@zi8234 Жыл бұрын
I just love them. Engines, reliability, equipment, no restyling, driving feeling, everything is subordinate to the driver.
@weesgaming70219 ай бұрын
Not even 30 seconds in and I'm on the floor rolling. Matt Watson is the best automotive journalist after the TGT trio.