Driven! The 2019 Mazda3 Premium AWD Hatchback

[@tylernewberry1848]

Tom Voelk is the type of guy to tell you about Coke Zero during a Mazda 3 review.

[@aaronwarren4344]

That's just one of his many quirks and features

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Great video as always. I just bought a 2019 Mazda3 in Mica Blue with Red interior - stunning car. The drive is whisper quiet and the engine has more than enough punch to keep it fun. The red interior puts most luxury cars to shame. Mazda proved that an automaker can design and build a very well appointed automobile for a reasonable price.

[@tmh44]

Did you go for FWD or AWD? I'm currently debating...unfortunately the color combo I want (Sonic Silver with red leather) only comes in FWD...

[@poseidon129266]

@@tmh44 I've watched a lot of mazda3 reviews and many feel that the awd version is noticably more sluggish than the FWD. Reviewers also got noticibly lower mpg than the EPA rating would suggest. Unless you regularly are unable to launch from stop because of front wheel slippage, I would skip AWD.

[@mattcoomes6046]

@@tmh44 IMHO: If you're any kind of decent driver and are NOT living in the upper mid-west, FWD is just fine. AWD tends to be most useful for one of two things: Getting up from a stop during rather slick conditions (and doing so in a fairly controlled manner) and saving people from themselves when they overestimate their capabilities and enter a curve a bit too fast.

[@mohsinmed]

Execution is superb in every way - design, efficiency, price, quality and price. Competitors should take notice

[@Lucky8s]

Well, that C pillar is a hit or miss

[@DankSi]

@GiovanniRomano if you want a inferior car, there is better resale in a toyota

[@keving7940]

@@DankSi I know toyotas last forver. It's like a gateway to misery!! 😂😂😂

[@venom5809]

Peter McKinnon did a video the other day where he did a thing like your evil twin thing with a double him and people were so impressed and fawning over it and I was like PFFFT, Tom's been doing this for years. HA HA

[@marcjcapetown]

Mazda take an individualist view on car making, and I love them for that. They don't subscribe to turbochargers for the purpose of reducing fuel consumption, because they maintain that they don't make much difference in the real world, only on tests. That means that their claimed fuel consumption figures translate to the real world, unlike many small capacity turbo engines, which often.consume much more fuel than in tests. Mazda also maintain that touchscreen infotainment systems mean that you have to take your eyes off the road for longer, making them unsafe, something I agree with too.

[@76carmel]

Mazda knows how to make the color red (Soul Red) in their vehicles.

[@casmatori]

Shame their cars are made out of tin

[@gewdvibes]

Babicka Fantastica what are you on about?

[@CumBrianFries]

@@gewdvibes He was probably refer to the fact that Mazda cars tend to have soft body panels and get dented easily.

[@richardtargett4128]

Fawk Yu This is 2019, not 2003. Their modern cars have a lot of High Tensile steel in their bodies.

[@pussinboots1145]

Yeah Babicka what u talking 'bout Willis?

[@craigw.scribner6490]

Blind Spot Monitoring is so important that Tom said it twice in his list of iActive safety features--darn those thick B-Pillars! Great review, as always, Tom. Thanks!

[@hauseofraf]

Great review Tom. Love what Mazda is putting out.

[@JulezWinnfield]

Tom better make sure Evil Twin brings his pitchfork/trident if he ever reviews a Maserati.

[@chris92282]

I had a 2017 or 2018 Mazda 3 sedan as a rental a few months ago and was pleasantly surprised how good that little car was. My DD is a Challenger SRT and I was impressed with the acceleration of that little 4cyl and handling was excellent! My only gripe was the road feel..it had the larger wheels so I felt every bump in the road. Gas mileage was excellent also...but i guess anything compared to a Challenger will have better gas mileage.

[@analogchris9084]

Challenger reviews are revealing that the car is NOT what it used to be.

[@TalismanPHX]

Very Alfa Romeo ish rear styling, that looks best in the soul red and the deep sea blue colors. The sedan is elegant. Great review as always, Tom. "Evil Twin" with the pitch folk is hilarious. 😂😂😂

[@tmh44]

I see Tom, I click 'like'...and especially here since I think the new Mazda3 is an exceptional car!

[@juliozapata2062]

I have a 2015 mazda 6 and a 2016 cx5. For Christmas in getting the new Mazda 3. We need a speed3 and the legendary RX7. Good job sir thank very much and keep up the excellent work.

[@jamespatrick6939]

that Mazda is the perfect car for Seattle and Northern Oregon for people that don't want an SUV, the AWD makes the car feel peepy but secure, even in the wet condition that Seattle constantly is... great review as always.

[@gewdvibes]

It’s less efficient on paper but it’s actually extremely efficient for being a 2.5L NA 4cyl engine. Would much rather have a bigger naturally aspirated than a tiny turbocharged engine

[@CreepinCreeper145]

Sadly NA won't put out as much torque as forced induction without sacrificing size and fuel economy.

[@evang3943]

As a blue-car guy, I wish Mazda would come out with a "brilliant blue" option that uses similar process as Soul Red Crystal. [Also: Though I prefer the hatchback, black wheels are not immediately appealing to me.]

[@souls3029]

Other cars in the same class with better fuel economy has way less power and smaller engine, people need to realize this when looking at MPG comparison

[@dlg5485]

I love my 2016 Mazda3 sGT, but this is even better. They just keep challenging expectations on what is possible in an economy car. I was sad to hear, a while back, that they were doing away with the independent rear suspension, but it's doesn't seem to have hurt driving dynamics at all. Also, I absolutely love the n/a 2.5 with the manual. It's pretty efficient for its relatively high power output and it offers good performance and even sounds pretty good. Great job, Mazda, and great review, Tom, as always!

[@bzdtemp]

Another winner from Mazda, they just cannot help them self :-) Supposedly this will get the Skyactive-X engine in the fall, how ever as is the 3 is already looking tempting.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I can tell you that when asked about it, Mazda says it's not talking about timing right now.

[@tmh44]

To add to this, the latest news seems to be that Europe will get the X engine in late 2019--they aren't willing to comment on the US yet, so I'd guess we are 1.5-2 years out still.

[@bzdtemp]

@@tmh44 A staggered launch would make sense for Mazda. It gives them time to fix and make adjustments if needed without them putting all their cards down in one swoop. Regardless of what they do it will be interesting as their new tech is very interesting.

[@baddriversofcolga]

Thick c-pillars and BSM don't matter when you set your side mirrors correctly! Not to say thin c-pillars wouldn't be more ideal, but if you set the inside of your side mirrors to just to overlap the outside edges of the rearview mirror you don't get a blind spot.

[@kevinW826]

Bad Drivers of Columbus, Georgia exactly. Of course doing a shoulder check is nearly impossible now that the window is tiny because the belt line sweeps upwards. I have a 2015 Mazda3 hatchback, no problems for me. In this too many.

[@buchajo]

Exactly. I just got a 20 3 hatch and have no problem....

[@julioruata2213]

You can get a 2019 Honda Accord base LX with 192 HP 1.5L for $23,000+ tax. Very nice review

[@ericnguyen7061]

Omg I thought I was the only who kept mistaking that for a power closing button on the trunk, glad you pointed that out

[@-Munditimum-]

Loved this review Tom, especially the Coke Zero section!! BTW I agree, Zero tastes much better!! And to add, possibly the Subaru Impreza should be included in the AWD group as well?!?

[@Druezer]

One of the best reviewers out there. 👍

[@Sanpedranoazul]

Love your neighborhood, gives me a Rush of fresh air, great Review as always Tom!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Not my neighborhood. It's a smidge out of my price range.

[@TalismanPHX]

Lots of very cool mid-century modern architecture. Love the neighborhood too! 😎

[@Crosshead1]

Love the car, love the review, love Coke Zero, now called Coke No Sugar here in Oz.

[@jaredbaluch3265]

Love OZ!

[@mightbesherwood1313]

Evil Twin's pitchfork has 3x the pointing power of the yellow finger from Mike's Car Info.

[@thatebutuoyguy788]

Mike stole that from knoptop.

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

so glad i found this channel. i was a fan of tom while at new york times. i am now an appreciative subscriber. thumbs up.

[@BadDriversOfTheIllawarra]

I have a 2016 Mazda3 & love it. This one is very tempting.

[@armandoramos1949]

I've always enjoy your reviews. I fin them informative and fun. Thanks for sharing.

[@ducatil-twin3379]

I love that blindspot!!! Never mind all the driving aids.

[@calebwoods9358]

Wonderful review as always. Hey, does the car do the cha-cha when you're cornering and hit a bump? My car has a solid rear axle and it does a goofy two step over expansion joints and when cornering.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Great question. I have read so many first reviews over the years praising the latest variant of a torsion beam only to have those positive opinions revised downwards over time. If I could comfortably fit in one , the new Corolla with IRS and 6 speed manual would be my first choice for a compact hatch or sedan. A sensible amount of sidewall on the tires would also be helpful in easing the pain of rough roadways.

[@petedavis8701]

Always great videos Tom, whether I’d choose the car or not, Thanks

[@evang3943]

Very cool that the Mazda3 Premium hatch with manual transmission has adaptive cruise. Who else is doing that? [VW GTI but not VW GLI, no for the Genesis G70 w/ manual.]

[@richardupton19]

Funny place to put cup holders on the engine cover....

[@chrissorreda4982]

Richard Upton We're still doing this joke huh

[@andrewpolyak2069]

I test drove the Mazda 3 awd...it is a great car, felt luxurious, but not all that sporty...so I bought an Elantra N line manual transmission, it is a hoot! Quicker and more fun without the luxury feel..but for me, fun is more of a priority than luxury.

[@BarcelonaBlitzer]

Great information and display of the 3 Tom! Might go the Mazda route in the future.

[@dcrossification]

Tom, just drink water. It's free, calorie and chemical free, and doesn't come in a plastic bottle. Great car review, because of your review I bought I Mazda 3 in 2013, still diggin' it.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Well... I'd argue that I see a lot of people driving water out of plastic bottles And normally I have a stainless steel bottle. But every once in awhile, a Coke tases good. ,

[@dmiller1000]

I have had a 2010 Mazda 3 since new. It's one above the base - I bought it because it was fun to drive and relatively inexpensive - there is a value to the closed storage area of sedans if you park in a city and in a public parking area or on the street. It's a noisy car, though. I hope the 2019 is comparatively quieter. I also don't understand why Mazda treats the video screen as an afterthought. Most other mfrs have it well integrated into the dash - Mazda's is too small and sticks up like an add-on. And the trunk space and overall room is spare compared to a Honda Civic, which I've been considering. I do love the fact that basic sedans are lower priced because everyone seems to want SUVs. This will be good until there are hardly any mfrs left making sedans.

[@242HP]

You apparently have not been following the latest car designs. The trend toward putting in entertainment screens that stick up above the dash instead of being integrated into it is not just in Mazda cars, but also in Toyota and Honda among others.

[@dmiller1000]

@@242HP You may be right. I haven't looked. I wonder why that is the trend. But still, the screen should be bigger and touch sensitive as well.

[@buchajo]

242HP and Mercedes......

[@dygardion9130]

Still extremely unsure about that rear pillar! The Mazda sedans/hatchback designs are so much better than their suvs!

[@farcinue]

I have a 2018 mazda3 that I really like. I just took it in for a scheduled service and checked out the new 2019 in person. It definitely looks better in person. More modern and sleek. The interior is noticeably more luxurious. Very clean and modern, everything padded and soft. Arm rest and cup holders are much better placed (one of my only gripes about my 2018). And, the rear quarter blind spot isn’t that bad. With a backup camera it won’t be an issue, and wouldn’t be an issue changing lanes. I’m still partial to the curves of the previous generation, but this new one is an improvement. Once they get the new engine in it, it would be a significant step ahead.

[@mattcoomes6046]

I have to agree with your overall assessment. Seeing the hatch really anywhere but in person just doesnt' do it justice. I hit the dealer, and for all of 10 minutes was unimpressed. Then it grew on me a bit, and by the time I drove one, I decided it's a great look. Haven't bought yet (I tend to obsess for a few weeks before purchasing), but that new hatch is nice. Says a lot, considering the prior gen was also a looker.

[@honestrunescaper]

Favourite car reviewer

[@Cleo-ix2kd]

Definitely need the red interior! Soo nice

[@WhiteBoardFinance]

Triple with 2 p's? Come on Tom you're better than that my friend.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Apparently I'm not. In too much of a hurry. It never pays.

[@WhiteBoardFinance]

@@DrivenCarReviews I'm just messing with you. You're one of the best in the biz, keep it up!

[@kylewhisman]

shout out from Anchorage Alaska

[@michaelshane1979]

Hi Tom, How would the new Mazda3 compare to the Corolla hatchback you reviewed? It looks like getting into and out of the second row looks easier in the Mazda. Thanks.

[@rightlanehog3151]

I think the comparison between the new Corolla and this Mazda is closer than ever. I bet there is a Mazda salesperson somewhere near you just waiting to show you the virtues of the new 3. As for the new Corolla, I have sat in the hatch on two different occasions and it is definitely not spacious by any measure.

[@verynick]

This guy does it right. He compared this car with luxury brands such as Audi and Mercedes Benz

[@cycloneyou]

Good review ,waiting for 2.5T model,

[@mistertee5000]

@Tom - Is the interior quality and fit and finish better than the Golf? I love the high quality, solid feel of the Golf's interior but if the Mazda3's quality feels just as good I'd definitely consider this when I trade in soon.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Depends on what you're looking for in an interior. I'd say check it out and judge for yourself. It's been a while since I've been in a Golf.

[@st.thomas5802]

It's not quite as solid feeling in things like door thud for example but definitely on par in most areas. The design is definitely fresher and more modern though so you have to pick your priorities which can only be done by checking out in person. I'm a fan of both brands as well as Audi and BMW. Where Mazda destroys VW is in long term reliability, especially after the powertrain warranty expires. My advice is lease VW/German and buy Mazda.

[@d1zguy864]

Amazing I bought one after all the reviews

[@Keithguinn97]

I got the pearl white with red leather and black wheels! Love it

[@tonywellington7854]

AGREED about the COKE ZERO - can't stop drinking the stuff

[@evang3943]

I recommend the Orange Vanilla!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Don't drink too much though. It's really not that good for you. We care Tony.

[@242HP]

ALL sodas suck. There's nothing natural in them and they do nothing for you nutritionally.

[@hayatokondou7939]

Nice pronunciation of “Kondo.” It’s a hard one. Good on ya, Tom. Kudos.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

My wife's good friend is a Kondo. I have practice.

[@stevejoseph1664]

Great Review!!!

[@NevadaFederalBites]

You just convinced a new subscriber!!!! 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@brodyrufus7428]

Hope this car helps turn the styling dial over from the chunky creased look that is so (way too) popular lately. Looks good, a 300 hp version would be very interesting..

[@eemanhello]

Great Review!!! I wonder how easy it is to replace the bulbs on the headlights(if it has bulbs.) With the front hood not stretching to the headlights it might be like one of the older model Chevy Malibu (2008) where you had to remove part of the front bumper to change the headlights.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

They are LED, something I forgot to mention.

[@buchajo]

LEDs will last a long long time..... maybe in 10 years you’ll have to touch them....

[@Kromush1995]

I'm really torn between this and the CX-30.. which one should I get?

[@Predators4U]

C pillar portion reminds me of Lancia Stratos ... Good old memories!

[@jazzjokesjalopies]

Seems like a great little car.

[@lenwoodcruze3594]

This MazdaRomero looks good!

[@pdlynch4330]

As a big guy, I sure wish I would fit better. A little cramped in the 3’s, Miata’s (head is higher than the roof). I fit well in the bigger SUV’s. Would love to own a 3 AWD OR Miata.

[@donwhitehead4587]

Eager as a new mail room hire??😜

[@hevermiranda9871]

Kinda sad I can't afford the AWD version, but I'm in love with my new 2.5 :)

[@mannyechaluce3814]

don't forget the Imprezza :D

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Yeah, true.

[@ELMS]

So...that seems like a bit of a non-sequitur😂. Serious question, Tom. What’s the outlook for CR-V or Sportage sized electric vehicles? I’m REALLY looking for an EV but everything is a bit too small. The compact SUV is the hottest segment there is, can EV versions be far away?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

The little I know is embargoed so I can't say anything. The way I see it, the newer EVs will be from the luxury marques because they can charge more for cars and it better covers the cost of the battery pack. Really, Cadillac should have been electrified before Chevy, and that wrong is about to be righted.You'll see a lot more hybrids coming, that's my guess.

[@ELMS]

That makes sense. I guess it’s a Kia Soul EV (the new one) for me. Best H-point of the current crop. Appreciate the reply.

[@NickErickson]

Good lord that's a nice neighborhood

[@stephenhendricks103]

Advantage of living in the Puget Sound region. Lots of them around.

[@tallen35875]

The rear reminds me of the Chevrolet Lacetti hatch. But I still like it.

[@bextar6365]

That Suv "Ace End" does nothing for the front end styling.

[@MrAlexp87]

That's my truck in the background at Costco haha saw you filming and had to look it up.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Ah, so you saw me do this five times so I didn't get airplane, shopping cart, or airbrake noise.

[@RBzee112]

I love Coke Zero, too. Thought I was the only one.

[@curtchaffee]

Out to buy a Coke zero now.

[@TheAdventureAuto]

Until they come out with the AWD X Hatch with a Manual, the 3rd gen is a better option. I know that premium brands have more power, but the 2.0 engine has plenty of power and averages 30/40. I wish they had still offered that engine spec.

[@reserva120]

" whining self absorbable millennial type statement that makes no business sense...manuals are for losers..

[@drivedb7]

Allan Desmond - Lmfao. Losers are people that refuse to drive, let alone drive a stick. The 3rd gen was and still is a great car. Come back when you have something more constructive to say.

[@reserva120]

@@drivedb7oh grow up..an start your own manual shifter record shop..that help?cheers.

[@drivedb7]

Allan Desmond - Record shop? 🤨 What do you have against manuals, big guy?

[@TheAdventureAuto]

@@drivedb7 He probably never learned how to drive one. His statement was actually backwards, because most young kids probably never learned to drive a manual either. People who prefer manual are old school.

[@K03sport]

...I can have everything I want in a car; just not in this car. Is the resolution of the rearview camera any better (at night)? AVOID the weak $600 Soul Red paint; it will chip faster than you can say "chip". Choose a difference color and you should have a more durable finish...or opt for a 24" strip of clear bra on the front and at least a 6" strip across the top of the windshield if you must have SRP. Love the hatch; now if they (Mazda) would add the '6 Wagon to their lineup in N. America...when Mazda, when?

[@rustlesee]

I've checked and rechecked, at 01:16.. is the gas tank door and the car door a tad darker than the body? Kind of like when manufacturers do black on black interiors, but if you get the sun on them you'll see they aren't the exact shade of black sometimes. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Not something I noticed in person.

[@stevenplutes]

Love your reviews, Tom. And I 100% agree on the Coke Zero thing. Diet Coke is nasty.

[@alfreddeneumann]

Is moving from an independent rear suspension to a torsion beam one an upmarket move? Asking for a friend...

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Generally you want an independent suspension because it offers better isolation and control. If one wheel hits a bump it doesn't affect the other side because they are, well, independent of each other. They tend to be more expensive and complex plus take up more room. Torsion beam suspensions are less expensive to manufacture and take up less space but they generally don't isolate like independent suspensions. Plus there's usually more road noise and vibration. I thought the Mazda's TB was good though. Test drive to see if you (or your friend) feel the same.

[@evang3943]

If you click around, you'll find out that Mazda put a lot of effort into their torsion beam design--even got a patent. They said it helped them reduce NVH, plus allowed a bit more interior space [versus extra room taken up for suspension bits].

[@Chris-ms8qz]

Independent rear suspension is always better...but Mazda didn't just put a cheap torsion beam in the car..they put a really good one in it to the point where for a compact car you would not notice a difference...but that's my opinion coming from a 2015 Mazda 3...your friend should test drive it

[@ultimatesteve]

i think im starting to see more new sedans/hatches this year. everything is cyclicle. maybe people are coming out of crossover leases and realizing they dont need it or miss driving a car.

[@BReal-10EC]

Mazda will probably drop the 2.5t in the 3, but it won't be a rootin tootin Mazdaspeed 3. It will be more like the Mazda6 2.5t: More power = more luxury. They are on record saying they don't want boy racer now due to image.

[@buchajo]

You can call it whatever you want but it won’t be slow.... my 20 3 hatch 2.5L does 0-60 in 6.9. Put a turbo in it and you’re likely in the mid 5s. Boy racer or not.... it won’t be slow.

[@abbaby555]

Mazda really knows how to build car's

[@scoobiesnatches]

I love how the logo lights up tbh. Next car will be this or a VW GTI/R

[@philipsk]

You want reliability and good on gas get the Mazda. You want speed and a engine that is built to break get the VW. Both are fun

[@scoobiesnatches]

@@philipsk If I went for the VW I would just lease it. If I was financing my next car the Mazda would be the go to vehicle.

[@evang3943]

PLEASE give us the Mazda3 with the 2.5T -- and manual transmission! [Though, given the lineup--undoubtedly will be pricey!]

[@kevinW826]

Evan G I heard a rumour Mazda would only do this with the auto. And if they did, it would not be a speed.

[@evang3943]

@@kevinW826 Yeah, I read that we shouldn't expect a "Speed" per se. If we can't have a Speed, still would be really nice to have the 2.5T with a manual, an enthusiast "lite" trim that people could mod if they want. I know it's all a numbers game and they wouldn't want to bother getting EPA-certified for a manual version. Dang.

[@kevinW826]

Evan G yeah I know. But the rumour was also tied to a “signature” trim level Mazda3. So if that were true it would be a top spec Mazda3 2.5T that most people might not go for.

[@evang3943]

@@kevinW826 Related, just read this @ Car & Driver (introduction of their long-term CX-5 turbo test: "The brand enjoys an enviable quirk: More than half of its sales mix, model for model, consists of the higher trim levels. Mazda has taken this to mean that buyers can and want to pay more for their vehicles, which has spurred it to add ever more deluxe Grand Touring Reserve and Signature trims above the previously top-dog Grand Touring spec on some models, the CX-5 included." BUT we know that the new 3 is already a significant price increase from the old model.

[@kevinW826]

Evan G for me I would take the 6, but not in the signature trim. Unless it was $10,000 off the price and 5000 kms on the clock. Which I found. But I don’t need one right now. Of course I wish the diesel was available for the CX-9, that would be more tempting.

[@CalebCissna]

I’m disappointed that Mazda refuses to offer the manual with either the turbo or AWD system.

[@marcob1729]

I'm not sure if they make one that can handle much torque

[@CalebCissna]

But the AWD system doesn’t have more torque?

[@marcob1729]

@@CalebCissna I thought that the awd was only available with the more powerful engine. Probably misinformed

[@rmknicks]

Coke Zero is so good that I can't believe diet coke is still in production. Also I like the new 3.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Right? I'm telling ya.

[@hawaiiguy1]

@@DrivenCarReviews I concur (lol)...it is quite tasty...would not know it's a diet drink...

[@haydn-db8z]

Just put it on my shopping list from all the comments here. You guys better not be trollin'... :)

[@reserva120]

aircraft fuselage" if you squint your eyes an tilt your head to the Right, you'll see the Saab" their not suppose to start all the time" influence , after owning seven Saabs ,that's what I'm going with:)

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Oh you Saab people. FYI, the guy I got my kitchen cabinets from bought a beautiful 9-5. It's perfect.

[@dahmenpiotraschke9236]

the new Corolla hatch looks better and sportier, which I am sure the Mazda looks better in person.

[@mrmccomb6702]

Does it have Blind Spot Warning?

[@richardcomerford1828]

Thanks a lot Tom. You give the best advice AFTER I already bought Diet Coke.

[@aadi8568]

The 3 looks much better without front no. plate.

[@han666]

Tom, what happened to your Patreon link?

[@moehio]

Tom, all things being equal ($)... would you choose this or a GTi?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Nope. I don't that. You go test drive them and see what YOU think. Because we're all different.

[@moehio]

@@DrivenCarReviews I already own a GTi. Just wondering how you felt Mazda stacks up against what many consider the gold standard in the hot hatch category... but understand your position. Keep up the good work!

[@st.thomas5802]

GTI wins for short term, Mazda wins long term.

[@andrewsmactips]

Memo from bean counters: Steel is cheaper than glass. Just saying.

[@itsm3th3b33]

Driver side rear bumper : is it dented or word like that?

[@thelethalhunter177]

OK it has to be said: Tom looks like Leslie Nielsen.

[@stephenhendricks103]

Third place among Mazdas for me. First place has to go to the MX-5. The Mazda3 and the Mazda6 would tie for second except for the fact that the Mazda3 apparently lacks AC vents for the second row. Since that's my big dog's second home he'd consider it a deal breaker not to have them.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

And where will your dog go in the Miata?

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@DrivenCarReviews The reanking is only among Mazdas and a fantasy, at that. WIth a wife, a daughter, and the dog, I like to take at least two of them with me on a regular basis. So that leaves me with my GTI.

[@tonywellington7854]

is this the new expensive camera? most of the video is blurry and out of focus

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Hmm, it's tack sharp on my monitors.

[@tonywellington7854]

@@DrivenCarReviews dang must be on my end thanks TV

[@binhho8425]

Design on rear side seem kind look as dent in red color car. The interior car look nice as Audi but I don’t know how good the engine is.

[@rcm5327]

What happened to the fog lights?

[@242HP]

There was no room left for them with the gigantic grille they put on that thing.

[@haydn-db8z]

On my Mazda hatch, they got hit with rocks and broken. I wish I didn't have them. Also, more weight, less zoom. :)

[@rcm5327]

I own a Ford Focus hatchback and I absolutely love my fog lights. I changed the lights to LED's and it illuminates the road unbelievably. @@haydn-db8z

[@rcm5327]

That's strange because I am looking at various photos some have it while others don't. I guess its an option that can be added if you have the grand touring @@242HP

[@rcm5327]

I take my comment back. That's the difference between the 2018 and 2019 model. 242hp is correct with the Gigantic grill

[@ChristianC-gy1ym]

Mazda missed the mark. Don't get me wrong. AWD in a Mazda 3 is a major 'go'. Glad to finally see this drivetrain. But if they truly wanted to move the car upmarket, they needed to offer a more powerful engine. Adults in America do not want to drive around Civic Type Rs But we DO want a car that can occasionally make us feel like a hooligan.

[@gewdvibes]

웅이 then those people can get the bigger Mazda6 Signature with a 2.5L Turbo

[@ChristianC-gy1ym]

@@gewdvibes I think Mazda is aiming at cars like Audi A3 though

[@gewdvibes]

웅이 no not yet, they’re working their way up to that. Right now they’re still somewhere in the middle. They’re still an economy car with premium features is the best you can describe it

[@swanblake]

$28k just to get a manual transmission is insulting high. Mazda ensuring the manual take rate is low so they can kill it off

[@t.k.morris]

I agree 💯 %. I was waiting for a 2019 Mazda 3 sedan with manual transmission! I cannot believe that there is no manual transmission option for the sedan!

[@swanblake]

@@t.k.morris literally was doing the same. Now I wish I could buy the prior gen and just transport the interior. Frustrating

[@t.k.morris]

@@swanblake Sad thing is that I would move up to the Mazda6 even but there is no option at all for the manual transmission anymore. It used to be available on the base trim only which was sad enough. I just don't understand the concept. I miss the days of old where we could special order engine size, transmission and options like a sunroof or leather seats... etc.... ... I will probably go to a different brand vehicle now and purchase a naturally aspirated v6, rwd or fwd. ... I would have stayed with Mazda and a 4 cylinder if I had the manual transmission option.

[@haydn-db8z]

I can't decide which makes me more sad: Limiting the manual to the high end or the low end in a given model. Actually, it's more sad that people who really want a manual buy an automatic so that their spouse can drive it, even when their spouse has her/his own car and would only drive it a small percentage of the time. Lowest common denominator at work. :(