Is the 2019 Mazda 3 AWD hatchback a GREAT car with a FLAW?

[@connormckay9429]

I gotta say Raiti this is quickly becoming one of my favorite car review channels! I love your personality when it comes to cars you can see and hear the passion you have for the cars you review. I love that you give a brief history of the cars origins without going too in depth, also the way that you thoroughly cover the vehicles from exterior to interior while not being afraid to point out areas you think are flawed or could be improved upon. All in all the more I watch the bigger of a fan I become man, keep up the great stuff!

[@RaitisRides]

Wow! You just made my night Connor! That really means so much to hear that! Thank you for allowing me to share my passion with you!

[@metromusic5725]

I disagree. This guy comes across like a tacky car salesman showing his dealership's cars on KZbin. Its like he's selling it to someone specific. Its cringy.

[@2004cyrus]

I agree completely and was about to leave a similar review but you nailed it! He is becoming my favorite too!

[@2004cyrus]

Metro Music lol wow. Where do you expect him to get the cars to show us? It’s free to us to watch so why complain ? Sounds like you need to take a Laxative and have a good bowel movement.

[@metromusic5725]

@@2004cyrus Must be nice to be the car reviewer on KZbin to give everything a glowing review. Like Homer Simpson the food critic.....

[@dave_riots]

Mazda has been doing great lately, I love the Mazda 3 hatchback. The design honestly creates a good opportunity to make a hot hatch to compete with the Golf GTI.

[@AlbertPerez-jw1ry]

Maybe if they strapped a turbo on it

[@plk7592]

Needs a turbo to compete with the hot hatch cars out there, though. Its just not quick enough as it sits. I really don't know why Mazda doesn't offer one.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right David!

[@RaitisRides]

@@AlbertPerez-jw1ry I wish they would!

[@RaitisRides]

@@plk7592 AGREED!

[@odoctorsleepo4447]

I love the rear pillar. It makes it unique.

[@Zeal808]

Hi Raitis rides. I traded in my ‘19 Nissan Sentra sv 40K miles for a Mazda 3 soul red 16k miles preferred trim with no money down. It’s the nicest car I’ve ever owned 😊. Every time I get in the car it’s such a joy! I get so excited to use the Bose speaker system and enjoy a spirited drive 😎

[@acobos0014]

Just test drove one today, also drove the new corolla, accord and camry. The mazda 3 hatchback was my favorite of the 4. Planning to get one around Christmas time. Very comfortable car, and is amazing how quiet the cabin is, and how luxurious it feels too. It just lacks a tiny bit of power. Very great car overall. Also the bose sound system is better than any other in the segment

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for that great input!

[@amauri009]

What is your opinion about Mazda 3 hatchback premium (around 28000) VS Honda Accord Sport 1.5 (around 27000) ? I like all the equipment you get for the price on the Mazda 3, but I also like the interior space and the looks on the accord. I know that the 3 and the accord don’t compare but those are the cars I’m considering for my next buy.

[@j.al0896]

Get the mazda 3 i own an honda accord sport 1.5t and i hate this car it sucks i have to wait 3 years to get rid off it

[@verynick]

Jonathan Aldana what’s it wrong with it? It has more power and bigger than Mazda3. Just curious

[@Theyralltakenfu]

What do you think of your Mazda today?

[@andyn4797]

Hey Joe I bought that exactly car ! Polymetal grey w red leather interior . Well mine is manual . I didn’t want the awd . Drives beautifully . Some people ask me “ what brand is that car ?” Hahah love her !

[@blueshift9]

Been watching your videos for a while, but now my 14 and 15 year old sons watch all your videos together every night. We have a great time and love your style.

[@RaitisRides]

That is so really awesome! Thank you for letting me know that!

[@LS1007]

I wouldn’t call it a hot hatch, I would call it a fun hatch. The interior is nice, but I don’t know about that quarter panel. Good job as usual Joe!👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@RaitisRides]

I could not have said that any better!

[@Jeremiah17seven]

With only 186 of HP and Torque...I wouldn't even call it fun. I would call it "lacking" (for what it costs).

[@TheSjuris]

Jeremiah17seven you would rather have 132lbs of torque?

[@mrch33sehed93]

Agree on the spoiler. If it were larger, it would look better. Other than that and the power I like it.

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@kylenewberry2598]

They'll have the appearance package coming out soon : www.autoblog.com/photos/2019-mazda3-and-mx-5-at-tokyo-auto-salon/#slide-1299237

[@RaitisRides]

Tanks for that info!

[@AndresMilioto]

I'm planning on buying a ~30k hatchback and I've been looking at so many of your videos. I have to say, your dedication to learning the true facts about the vehicles, your diction, and your consistency on the quality and order of the reviews make this process a pleasure. I wish there was a chance to give you a comission for my car purchase. If you have a support page please let me know

[@txredkim867]

I love this car, I want a fwd, manual 6 speed though! Great review

[@leonardogarcia9019]

Test drove it today. My god what a beast. I might buy it next week!

[@chrishoang2005]

I prefer the hatch over the sedan

[@RaitisRides]

Same here!

[@bryankrejcarek2386]

I used too, but with the 4th gen...the sedan looks better

[@ryanrusso2954]

After seeing it in person I feel the front is a bit long. It looks great from certain angles but also strange from others.

[@BenKurth]

Love it! Great design and execution. Real exhaust pipes, led lighting, fantastic color, sharp interior, solid motor/transmission AWD. Love it. Great review! Honest short list of zonks. 💯agree.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Ben! I really appreciate you saying that!

[@ultimatesteve]

i just leased one today, premium awd polymetal grey with red leather. got it below invoice. i love the design inside and out. its not fast but i feel its quick enough, handles well, its comfortable, and the awd with all seasons will handle the winters more than i can ask of it. i like to think of it as like if a miata was a hatchback, it would be this.

[@RaitisRides]

Congrats! I think you got a great car!

[@ultimatesteve]

@@LifeISMagix $399 mo with zero down. if i put 2500 down that would bring it down to 305 per mo. i dont like putting money down on leases because if something happens and it gets totalled you lose that money. the interest rate (money factor or MF) is super low, less than 1% (.0007 to be exact). the residual value on it is 52% base on 10k milkes per year for 36 months. originally i was going to buy a base hatchback on a 72 month loan, but since the interest on the loan is much higher than the lease, it actually works out better to lease for 3 years and then buy out the lease after 3 years if i want.

[@ultimatesteve]

@@LifeISMagix i had 750 mazda loyalty cash to work with too, and theres 720 lease cash for everyone, so that certainly made it easier to get the price down, but if you check truecar for your area and get an idea for the market value i think you can get at least invoice. im in NY, its always harder to get good prices on anything and i think i did well.

[@deviniusmaximus2131]

I wanted to buy a black one with red leather interior but I first tried getting into the backseat. I'm 5'10" and I smashed my head against the frame and immediately hopped out and tried out a sedan. They should just make the sport a 2 door and do us a service... I bought a black 2019 mazda 3 GT black leather interior, I love it.

[@LeadfootLou]

96 degrees - Holy Moly - I live in the state of Minnesota. Every 5 years or so we’ll get a day that hot 🥵. Like the color of the Mazda. Not certain that I like the interior red. Excellent work young man!!!

[@RaitisRides]

I totally know where you are coming from!

[@johnnytampocao7671]

This is a perfect design to bring back the MazdaSpeed3. Mazda please bring it back, I'm sure there'll be much demand for it young and old guys.🏎🏎🏎💕💕💕💕

[@Mikethechamp]

I've had this car for 2 years now and I love it! It's wicked in the snow.

[@dream.Allsummer]

I’ve wanted one but live up in the mountains where we can get pretty heavy snowfall and I’m worried about ground clearance possibly being an issue

[@Mikethechamp]

@@dream.Allsummer I can get through 2-3 inches of freshly fallen snow with it, as long as you have good winter tires.

[@dabflies]

So many car reviewers seem to think that this is supposed to be a performance car, just because they want a Mazdaspeed so badly doesn't mean that's what this is. This doesn't compete with the Type R, Golf R, or Veloster N's out there. It competes with the likes of the Corolla XSE, Civic Touring, and the Elantras and Fortes, and thank you Joe for pointing that out! Most of those cars are putting around with a 2.0L or 1.5T at best (and paired with CVTs), which the 2.5 in the Mazda blows out of the water. I traded up from my 10 year old corolla with a 1.8L in it and I have to say that the 186hp is plenty peppy for me as a daily driver! The car is so incredibly quiet and comfortable for the price! Surprisingly, the 3 is priced higher in the US over Canada. The top trim in Canada is probably about the same dollar amount ($30,000 and change), but the Canadian dollar is about 30% cheaper!

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Joe - great review as always. I had owned this car for 2,500 miles before I traded it in, so I have some information that your viewers might consider helpful if they are in the market to buy one. The 2019 Mazda3 does have a lot of positive points but it also has a few negatives as well. Starting from the outside, getting in and out might be a hassle because the sloping roof line forces you to awkwardly tilt your head down to clear the roof line. If you like to just open the door and easily 'hop in', this might not be the car for you. The rear seats are even more difficult to get in and out of due to the shape of the door opening. Test that out a few times when you go to the dealer for a test drive. The hood prop is a flimsy piece of cheap metal and Mazda should never have used it. Why didn't they spend the $5 bucks and put hood struts? The C pillar is thin as a piece of foil. Press it with your finger and you will see. It's scary thin. One light tap in the rear and it will buckle. The paint is thinly applied and scratches easily. On the positive side, the exterior shape is very cutting edge and the front and rear lights look pretty awesome and work very well. Moving on to the inside. The rear hatch has no cargo net or hooks to put one. Again, more cost cutting from Mazda. The dashboard has a hollow spot right above the passenger side glove box. Press your finger there and you will see that it dips in. This area has been a problem for Mazda. Many have complained about an annoying dash rattle from that area. I took mine to the dealer to fix it. They removed the glove box and secured some wire loom. The annoying dash sound came right back again. Very frustrating. The rear view mirror is held in with some cheap glue. It will fall out on a hot day. I had mine fixed and it fell out again. More cost cutting. The rear view is hard to see out of and has a lot of blind spots. Keep that in mind if you are not a great driver. The drivers side plastic seat panel (where the seat controls are) is flimsy and will fall out. Mazda will remove a piece of excess material and will shove it back into place. It will fall out again. There is also an unsightly gap between the panel and the seat when you sit in the seat that looks pretty bad. The soft touch material on the arm door arm and the center armrest is too squishy. They should be a tad firmer. Finding a place for your left arm to rest is not easy. The door sill is to high and the arm rest is too low. The leather on the steering wheel is too thin and smooth and will probably peel off sooner than later. The cylinder deactivation does nothing to improve its fuel economy and makes an already 'weak' engine even weaker. The safety feature of keeping in your lane (the steering wheel corrects you and forces you to stay in your lane) and the various alarms and beeps will become annoying after a while but thankfully there is a button to disable them. The glove box is made out of soda bottle plastic. Open it up and you will see. The damper/hinge that lowers the door is ready break at any time. When driving around 60+ MPH the car does not feel planted. It feels floaty and not stable. Does not inspire confidence. The 'Sport' mode does absolutely nothing, except make it feel numb. Leave it off. The black roof fabric makes an already claustrophobic interior feel even more so. The left side bolster of the drivers seat feels like cement. Press your finger on it or give it a squeeze and see for yourself. The a/c is weak. If you live in a hot climate or if you hate feeling warm in a car this might be a problem for you. The rear seats do not always latch back into place. Keep that in mind if you plan on flipping them down to haul stuff. Very annoying when they don't latch right. On the positive side, the interior looks pretty cool and It has a nice simple design that looks great to the eyes. I traded mine in because as I got to know the car better, I found the build quality and materials substandard for a car in this price class and my car was literally falling apart on me. I was at the dealer every single week fixing things. I lost confidence in it. The last straw is when I was driving on the highway and heard some bad creaking sounds. I went to the dealer and they told me my lugs were loose and my wheels could have fallen off. Thanks Mazda. www.caranddriver.com/news/a28244236/2019-mazda-3-recall-wheel-lug-nut/ And finally the warranty is the pits. Not trying to knock the brand, I love the Miata and I appreciate that Mazda dares to be different, but the premium is model $28,900 and for that price this car falls short of the mark.

[@mrknoklene]

What car brand is good in your opinion then?

[@alandbs329]

@@mrknokleneI think he’s still writing his answer 😂

[@awnstar2139]

The day after seen your review, i went to Mazda. I wanted so badly the A3 from Audi but i almost couldn't afford it and always been in love with Audi..Since rally cars from the 70's. I went to Honda Civic Coupe Touring, but it didn't has 10 ways drivers sits...very sad since it was available only for Sedans. I went to Subaru to get WRX /shhhh (CVT) since i leave in traffic day and night, but sadly right in august they were out of stock...What?? yes OOS until and september. I just couldn't wait. I was snobbing Mazda since my campaign begins and was may be right, but why not? So last monday; i went to try it and i was so astonished of how luxurious interior of this car was and yes i had a comparison in my head since i visited twice Audi. PS Just comparing the interior and insonorization (ONLY) not the mechanical parts of an Audi. Last night i went to pick up my new Mazda 3 Sport Hatchback AWD to do my 90 km everyday and take advantage of it's new technologie and comfort or i must say THEY REALLY PUT A LOT OF LOVE IN THIS CAR! Yes LOVE! Mazda add more love than any other 30K and less budget brand in the market..you name them. I live in Canada - Qc and guys is for sure this car will taste the harsh winter weather with salty, sand, etc. added to the winter roads during 6 months of every year. I had a Mitsubishi Lancer 2011 GT 2.0L and after 8 years became my love and hate experience. Yes and yes i hope too this car won't become another love and hate. Raiti's Rides : Thanks you guys for let me know about this car!!!

[@patlabuca3484]

We have the exact same car reviewed - Mz.3 AWD Premium in polymetal grey exterior finish, burgundy red leather interior. We just love this car! We were in Vegas for a week, from the OC, and we got the chance to drive the car from LV to Zion National Park in Utah, and to the Grand Canyon in AZ, and back to OC. Impressed with its superb handling, refined driving dynamics. Also, its AWD and 186hp/186lb-ft torque gave us that extra push during those winding, uphill ascents. Enjoyed listening to the Bose sound system. This car is truly fun to drive! Fuel efficient, too - gave us average 33.6 mpg after 1k+ mile long road trips.

[@RaitisRides]

Hi Pat! Thanks for sharing your great ownership experience!

[@jimbo6612]

"Sort of like Burger King"...lol, Joe, what the hell, man! 🤣😂

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that laughs with me!

[@bill7481]

The more I see this car, the more I like it. I don't understand why Mazda persists with the tight quarters, though. The rear space got smaller in the third generation, regardless of what the numbers say. The current model is no different. Having said that, though, I could see myself driving one of these in front wheel drive manual configuration. But I would probably replace the black wheels with silver ones. Great review, Joe! Thanks! By the way, I like the location for this filming.

[@oking8]

I like your attitude in every video. Nice reviews.

[@RaitisRides]

That is so awesome of you to say!

[@zaidkidwai7831]

I wish they would bring back the mazdaspeed series.

[@WhiteBuffalo-ou6ew]

Yesssss

[@justarandomyoutubeuser5074]

Why bring it back when we can make our own

[@WhiteBuffalo-ou6ew]

@@justarandomyoutubeuser5074 Cuz it's cool to have that Mazda speed badge on the back of your car from factory

[@RaitisRides]

AGREED!

[@RaitisRides]

@@WhiteBuffalo-ou6ew I second that!

[@morishogo144]

Your reviews are nice, informative, passionate, most complete, sincere not like those British reviewers. I can see you really feel the car and thats great. Great job! Just the camera man could do a better job. Too much filming from the side, and when you are in the car it would be better if the camera is also inside so we can see that cockpit from driver position etc.. subscribed! New mazda 2 pls 😉

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for joining the Raiti's Rides family! I appreciate your kind words and the feedback!

[@7homas0wen]

12:50. That must be a Us thing. Here in Australia we get aircon and ports there.

[@RaitisRides]

That is intersting! Thanks for sharing that info!

[@JayPatel-tx1zc]

Amazing review Joe I'm absolutely in love. I would love to see a comparison between a 2019 Civic Hatchback and a 2019 Mazda 3 Hatchback. Thanks Joe.

[@RaitisRides]

I will try to get that together soon!

[@JayPatel-tx1zc]

@@RaitisRides Thanks Joe.

[@matthewharhai4039]

In the news is Mazda faces 70% profit drop as US sales hit skids. Featured in this writeup "Mazda apparently suffered an unexpected fall in sales of its core Mazda3 compact sedans and hatchbacks. The company remodeled the cars and revamped their engines, aiming to compete with premium European brands like Germany's BMW. But the price increases that accompanied the changes seem to have backfired. U.S. drivers' preference for SUVs and other large vehicles also created an uphill battle for Mazda."

[@RaitisRides]

I totally read that same article. It will be interesting to see how this turns out.

[@matthewharhai4039]

@@RaitisRides Yes it will! I am rooting for Mazda to come out of this on top. I just do not want to see the same thing happen to them as what happened to many of the GM brands. I am very happy with my 2018 Mazda3 Grand Touring and intend to keep it for the duration of the loan or most if it depending on whether I am tempted to get something else.

[@myvalium1]

You continue to make every worthy vehicle interesting - in a good way. For me, the color and the wheels help this one tremendously. Do like the interior - and those gauges looked great. AWD is huge. A logical consideration as an alternative for the Crosstrek shopper. Wonder how the gas mileage plays out. Great job sir!!

[@RaitisRides]

That is so very awesome of you to say and I think you hit the nail on the head!

[@nsbioy]

Isn't Crosstrek a lot cheaper?

[@jincho5951]

Mazda have stepped up. Interior looks great. 2.5 👍 👍💯video💯👍

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@stevewise1656]

Like the new start of the vids! The over was a bit loud. I like the looks of the car and much more upscale than the price. That prop rod is so 1990’s. My since sold 2003 Honda Accord sedan didn’t have a prop rod.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Steve! I just wanted something short and sweet!

[@stevewise1656]

Raiti's Rides Well, as an entrepreneur myself, I can say you’re doing everything right. Your work ethic is shining through and making many other car reviewers look like slackers. One bit of advice, hope to see you start to do driving reviews. That’s the only thing you’re missing, though it’s important.

[@RaitisRides]

That s really awesome of you to say. What do you mean when you say "driving reviews?"

[@stevewise1656]

Raiti's Rides for instance, Alex on Autos both goes over the exterior and interior styling. Then he covers driving impressions, cabin noise, braking test, and where the car slots in its class based on those driving impressions and the cars features...like safety tech.

[@JunnyJai]

New subscriber here. I love the honesty that you give about the car. It looks so fun to drive ! I'm surprised you don't have more subs.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for joining the Raiti's Rides family! I really appreciate you saying that! I actually have only been doing the channel for 18 months!

[@ConsciousRobot]

I heard they have no plans for a Speed 3, but maybe if enough people keep asking for it they'll cave on the high demand. It's yet another good car that would be great with a little more power. (Looking at you too, 86/BRZ)

[@RaitisRides]

I would love it if they did that!

[@ConsciousRobot]

@@RaitisRides Most of us would! Automakers do sometimes listen to the consumer if they're loud enough!

[@nabatron21]

Need rx 9 back

[@RaitisRides]

Fingers crossed!

[@RaitisRides]

Now you are talking!

[@bobbyyliight33]

Aw man, didn't show them the spare tire with the nice Bose subwoofer 😁

[@RaitisRides]

I'll get it on the next one.

[@kar351]

My next car. Thing is that I live in Europe, the prices are a bit higher then in the US. Still, I think this car is amazing. I believe that anyone that buys a Honda Civic, a Focus, etc, want a bit of sport feeling. This car is not for going fast, is just for going with style and comfort.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing those great thoughts and input.

[@michaelsmith9308]

I saw this infront of me on the left, i THOUGHT what a nice looking ferrai or porsche so i caught up in hot pursuit with my new crosstrek , barely caught up LOL and they were driving slowly :( I was surprised it was the mazda 3 hatch, the LED rear lighting was AMAZING, better than AUDI LED's! The look from the rear was HIGH class EXOTIC, until you see the mazda nameplate you can be fooled thats its a expensive exotic!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that experience with us Michael. It really does have a great look!

[@ZVManning]

Why does the exhaust sound so decent lol

[@KingLexus]

Great review Joe! That’s Mazda is sharp looking too tho no lie, keep the work up 😁✊🏾

[@an4ndpatel]

Just had a test drive in a New 2020 Mazda 3 hatch. I Was very disappointed, was expecting a lot from these reviews saying its the best in class. But No...Handling and pick up was good, but thats all. It such a light weight car compared to the engine so its a no brainer thats its nimble. The doors felt cheap like tin cans, paint seemed thin and cheap. The 6 speed Auto was struggling and felt like the gears were slipping and hesitating. The 18s rims are on thin tires and does not grip well. My main concern was how cramped the interior was. That was the deal breaker. I went into the dealership thinking i will buy it straight after the test drive. Again I was expecting a lot more. Interior was almost claustrophobic. Unless your 5'4 or shorter you will be able to get in and out without bending over and hitting your head on the door frame. You will be lucky to get 2 Adults at the back for a comfortable journey. The trunk was also small. The previous gen felt more spacious and well built. The seats do not provide great support. On this long test drive i averaged 25MPG. I also found out all the 2020 Mazda 3 sedans are now made in MEXICO and upto 80% parts are sourced from Mexico. Also the sales are suffering after talking to the dealership for this new Gen, a lot 2019 still sitting there. Hopefully this gives you a good insight.

[@Zugetzu]

Wow... I can't agree with anything you said. You must have very high standards or poor taste.

[@shopeeseller]

Just saw your channel, awesome review! I like the format.

[@jesseplata]

I'd like to see a collab with Everyman Driver. I feel the calves are strong with both.

[@WhiteBuffalo-ou6ew]

Lmao you should see his cameraman

[@jesseplata]

White Buffalo2019 who’s camera man ? Raitis or Everyman ?

[@WhiteBuffalo-ou6ew]

@@jesseplata They call Mr. Raiti's cameraman "Big Guns Mcgee" Even tho his name is actually Tom. But the cameraman is pretty big.

[@RaitisRides]

You are hilarious!

[@RaitisRides]

@@WhiteBuffalo-ou6ew BIG GUNS!

[@Finestizpro]

I wonder why they never add a rear passenger recline feature in every car

[@ConsciousRobot]

The proportions look weird. It's not just that the C-pillar looks too big, but more so that the side windows look too small for the car now! I like all the other elements, especially the front.

[@RaitisRides]

Have you seen one in person.

[@ConsciousRobot]

@@RaitisRides No I havent actually seen one in person yet. I live in a rural area so there's not a lot of traffic. I know some cars look better in person

[@SS-wm1wy]

The car does look absolutely stunning inside and out. But I have a few issues , 1- tiny rear windows and legroom. 2- Gloss black materials overused. 3- No power upgrade option. I agree 186 hp is adequate, but I would have really loved if there was a higher tune available. I am sure there are many others who feel the same way.

[@heithwatkins]

I like it. I would buy it in FWD manual. Thanks brother. God bless you. Excellent review, as always.

[@RaitisRides]

I really appreciate your dedication and support!

[@iiExiiLeD]

No FWD available in manual

[@Bruceillest101]

@ 1:50 The car looks like angry baby Hippo :)

[@RaitisRides]

I totally see it! LOL

[@froggstyl84]

When this first came out I hated the quarter panel but I’m starting to get use to its look

[@TheCarsGarage]

Great review like always Joe! When can we expect to see your review of the 2019 Ford Escape if you are still doing one? :)

[@RaitisRides]

JurassicWorld&DisneyCars Collector thanks man! Here is what you requested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqqwiIFtdr2kpZI

[@CommandoMaster]

I wish they would give you a bigger infotainment touchscreen. I would consider getting this car then if I wanted a daily driver in 5-7 years once the price drops below 20k.

[@ervins6611]

In Malaysia, we only got 1.5L and 2.0L engine

[@RaitisRides]

Wow, that is very interesting! Thank you for sharing that info.

[@ervins6611]

Raiti's Rides anyway keep up the good work, love ur reviews

[@estpst]

looks like a nice car. Love that interior. All cars should come standard with drivers warning alerts.

[@RaitisRides]

AGREE!

[@elvinburgos3552]

Once you got on the road, I couldn't help noticing how out of place the center armrest looks not being color matched. Totally a nitpick though. This may be my next car

[@RaitisRides]

You have to take one for a spin,

[@redbaru187]

This car is a beast, i had 2 Mazda 3's and a Mazda 6 and i really love those cars. If it wasn't for the WRX i would still have my Mazda 6. Love your reviews!

[@RaitisRides]

They are really great cars! Thanks for the compliment!

[@shiloh5199]

Thank you for making this video on the new Mazda 3 AWD, I'm looking to possibly buy one but I wasn't sure if I wanted the Mazda or possibly the Subaru Impreza wagon.

[@davidrome6066]

Great review but sadly we don't get the AWD as an option in Australia. I ordered this colour scheme with a 6spd manual in G25 Astina (top of the range) hatch. We get rear vents in the hatch Downunder. I'm glad Mazda Australia offered the manual right across the range as I didn't want a boring auto.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for the compliment! I appreciate that input!

[@mrslcom]

A little disappointed they didn’t put in a flat bottom steering wheel.

[@RaitisRides]

AGREED!

[@noodleboi4902]

I've heard bad things about the AC, how good/bad was it in your opinion?

[@MrPicky400]

I also so i wanna know

[@RaitisRides]

There were times it was not very cold.

[@RaitisRides]

@@MrPicky400 I can totally understand that!

[@zalien6]

Great video as always man👌

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for saying that it really means a lot!

[@kylenewberry2598]

They will be releasing the appearance pack soon : www.autoblog.com/photos/2019-mazda3-and-mx-5-at-tokyo-auto-salon/#slide-1299237

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for that info Kyle!

[@zero604]

That LED step plate is extra. It costs $585 here in Canada.

[@RaitisRides]

This is very true!

[@darkktint5974]

I love the look of this car. And all made in japan and no cvt might be my next car. Hmmmmmmm

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@brucelifechannel]

Got one with the exact same trim with yours in Canada:) TBH if they simply tune the same engine to 200hp or even more, I am sure it definitely could beat the GTI down

[@RaitisRides]

Congrats Bob! I think you are so right!

[@gerardjoaquino8856]

Go look at OV Tune :)

[@brucelifechannel]

Gerard Joaquino can the OV tune thing be placed in this 4th gen 3?

[@gerardjoaquino8856]

@@brucelifechannel yes, since it is still the same engine package as the 3rd Gen. Last i checked, even ND 2.0's are tuneable by OV. I had my '18 Mazda 3 OV Tuned on 100 RON. I'm really happy with the result (probably making around 180 hp crank)

[@brucelifechannel]

@@gerardjoaquino8856 That's nice, but most of the OV tune I saw in Google was for Toyota. Is there any chance if you could provide me a link for my Mazda 3 2.5L? Thanks bro:)

[@parkerwright586]

Great video Joe! Thanks for the feedback.

[@RaitisRides]

Yes sir! Thanks for your great support!

[@Anime_Remastered]

I LIKED YOUR OLDER INTRO BETTER IT HAD A BIT MORE CHARACTER. ALSO CANT WAIT TO SEE A MAZDA RX7 ON YOUR NEXT RIDE!

[@RaitisRides]

The intro is tough because so many people wanted short and sweet. I'll try to tweak it some. Trust me I can not wait for an RX-7 review!

[@Anime_Remastered]

@@RaitisRides i agree with you my man! It's good to have short and sweet intros with good graphics but it's not doing justice to a 100k+ KZbin channel! Throw in some great music or fast car clips you know put in little bit of your style learn from others as well and boy you'll ROCK!!! BIG TIME!!!!

[@WhiteBuffalo-ou6ew]

Love the new intro!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks man! I just wanted something short and sweet.

[@plk7592]

Yes, it is a great car with a flaw. Two too many doors! The same car with two less doors instead of four would make it a beautiful hatchback, and, front wheel drive is all I would want. I've always been a fan of the Mazda 3 hatchback, but it needs to be equip with a turbo. You mentioned in the video you were glad you didn't have the xtra horsepower because of the rain. Well, you don't have to use all the horsepower when it rains, just drive sensibly. I really like that smooth rear quarter panel, too. Nice presentation, Joe, keep em' comin, thanks.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Paul for your great input! I really appreciate that!

[@mmahtnart8986]

As we speak, Doug DeMuro is on a "round the world" trip with his wife. So that means that you are top dog, at the head of the class, the man, in the classroom Joe.

[@InuranusBrokoff]

Joe has got Doug beat in my opinion; he doesn't hang his tongue out of his mouth while driving...

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for your awesome dedication!

[@RaitisRides]

@@InuranusBrokoff You just crack me up! LOL

[@fredrickj1886]

Great car and I like all the features available for it.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

[@matthewharhai4039]

From Motor Trend: "But our biggest critique was-you guessed it-the new torsion-beam suspension, which dramatically changed the driving dynamics on twisty roads and broken pavement. Moving to a torsion beam detracted from the car," Ogbac said. "It has a good ride on glass-smooth surfaces, but it feels less sophisticated than before and loses composure once it has to deal with successive imperfections." Example: The rear end bounced sharply side to side when driving over a midcorner bump. After so many years of Mazda3 love, we feel jilted; the previous generation's character and personality got lost in the transition to this 2019 model. Mazda still sparks driving joy, but it doesn't do it with the same kind of emotion we're used to."

[@RaitisRides]

I think most average drivers won't even notice a difference.

[@matthewharhai4039]

@@RaitisRides Agreed. They probably wouldn't. In comparison with the Honda and Toyota, do those cars offer all wheel drive like the Mazda?

[@mmahtnart8986]

Yes, a "Speed Three"! I hear it's not in the future though )-:

[@RaitisRides]

You never know! ;-)

[@HiPlains1]

@@RaitisRides no I think he's right they are meeting their sales numbers and they have a new image now. Mazda is a very very conservative company.

[@deangayon8442]

Great review. My only zonk is too much time reviewing the back seat! Don't care. If I were shopping for back seat comfort, I'd probably be shopping a different segment. My criteria is does the car have a back seat and does it fold down? Yes? Good enough! I agree design is awesome. Needs a bit more to make it "hot"

[@RaitisRides]

I appreciate the feedback Dean!

[@johnvu6560]

I love this new hatch, agreed it needs to be a "speed 3' version, more so than a sport, perhaps a turbo and make it a hot hatch

[@LFGM24]

It’s a shame because I really really like the look of this car. I like that the Hatchback isn’t dead even though the RS is no longer around. However I hate that if Mazda is gonna go this route and Toyota with their Hatchback corolla, why not compete with the GTi and the Veloster N? Why not go over the 200hp mark ??? I hate that ..... this car looks good has the AWD, has the manual option but no Turbo engine and less then 200hp is just plain boring. You can’t be a competitor to the GTi and the Veloster N with this option. Great review though Joe!!

[@justdrive7317]

Having not driven the FWD, would you say the great handling is mostly due to the AWD? To know for sure, hopefully a test of the 2WD is in your future👍🏼 I’m happily devoted to my Subaru’s, but ever since my wife’s 2010 3 hatchback, I’ve always appreciated what Mazda brings to the table! and as I expected....the hatch is definitely growing on me!

[@southshore0007]

I disagree with you on the spoiler I think that it offset the wheels ..good review 😊

[@mmahtnart8986]

Even in perfect weather an AWD vehicle feels more stable. Right Joe? (-;

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree!

[@ytmember1]

Here's a flaw for you. My 2019 Mazda just about killed me on Sunday... had I been going 60mph I'd be dead from the "automatic bracking" system. Got my recall notice on Tuesday. This car 'technology' is going to kill a lot of people.

[@kent2598]

indica 777 has this issue been resolved?

[@ytmember1]

@@kent2598 They did a recall on the auto-brake software but will not allow us owners or the dealership to disable it. So there will always be some fear at higher than 30mph speeds. Sorta ruins things....

[@yourmanzach2307]

Best looking car in the class hands down. I love both the 4 and 5 door

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree! Especially that interior!

[@wbwayne8887]

I would caution to not only use your mirrors, but please also check over your shoulder for additional blind spots. Even if you have a proven effective blind spot monitoring system. Not a good idea to put all your confidence in electronic warning systems, just ask Tesla drivers. Lol

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@incognitoguitars9999]

Great stuff Joe!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for saying that!

[@abbaby555]

This car has such nice lines to it, and the over all look of refinement at a fair price. Great review thanks for sharing

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@davidvelasco669]

Truly an amazing looking car. I'm just a bit too big for it. So I got myself a 2019 Mazda 6 instead. Turbo!

[@RaitisRides]

It does need a turbo!

[@RaitisRides]

@@jjm2948 Great question!

[@2004cyrus]

I also bought a Mazda 6 Turbo. How do you like yours ?

[@BlakeMcCringleberry]

Owning a 3 sedan for 3 months now, I am not as enthused about the brakes as you seem to be here. They are very soft and feel very anemic at times. Overall, these are my impressions after 5000mi in my Mazda 3 AWD Select trim sedan. Pros: * The gas mileage is decent. I'm getting 34mpg overall * The performance is good. Not a standout in acceleration, but you never feel like you're struggling to get up to speed * The cockpit is really nice for the driver. Everything slightly faces the driver, so everything is in reach and the screen isn't giving off any glare * Ride stability is good even at high speed. The car feels very secure even at speeds of 85-90. Buffeting from the wind is non-existent * Exterior design is nice (IMO). Obviously this is subjective. I don't think I would say the same for the hatch * The audio volume and tuning controls are fantastic. The volume knob doubles as the tuner knob and they are placed down where it's easy to access without taking eyes off the road * Automatic wipers are great. Even my Lexus doesn't have this feature. Cons: * Bumps are hard. Even at low speeds, bumps are felt throughout the cabin. At higher speeds this seems to go away, but parking lots are neck breakers * Cup holders are too far away. It seems they spent so much time getting the cockpit right that they ran out of room for the cup holders, so they are quite a reach away * USB port in the dash is placed poorly. Plugging in a USB cable into the front port means you're not going to be using the cup holder because it's right above it, preventing you from getting your drink * Brakes are too soft and don't inspire confidence. Get them wet and you're betting your life if you need to brake hard * The radio station tuner software is buggy. It will remember your last station but it resets to the top of the Favorites list after you start the car, so changing the radio station seems very unpredictable * The A/C seems to have a mind of its own. The temperature it's looking at seems to be external temp, so the fan blows hard even if the inside of the car is comfortable * The adaptive cruise control is poor. While the overall cruise control implementation seems nice (the indicators on the speedometer are especially nice), the software that judges vehicle distance comes on too late and is prone to stomping the gas and brakes rather than smoothly accelerating and decelerating * The backseat is cramped and there are no A/C vents. You touched on this in your video I like it and would recommend it to anyone. There aren't a lot of vehicles in its class with AWD. It comes in around the same price as the Impreza Sport trim, though the Subaru has better adaptive cruise with its Eyesight system, which is good because it's hard to see with the sun glaring off the infotainment screen.

[@buckeyeman7631]

Saw a teenage girl driving one just today, bright red. It looked nice. Even though I sorta disagree with ya a little by saying the back wing looks nicely done, I 100% agree with the silly prop rods that manufacturers use...prop rods could get banned from the market and I wouldn't miss em, I just spent $100 on a nice set by Redline to replace that craptastic one that came with my (almost) new Mustang. Good job again on the review, I might add this car to the potential list of cars that may someday replace my Ford Fiesta ST daily driver.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that great input.

[@Wafflecombo54]

Looks a bit bigger to be considered a hatch but I love Mazda so this is another creation that I love!

[@kdomster9141]

It is awesome , just dont read Motor Trend garbage , any sane car enthusiast would not pick Civic or Corolla with CVT trash over this Mazda 3! Yes i test drove it over bumpy and broken pavement and while in turns ot was a blast , very direct and stable and sufefooted so fake news from Motor Trend is just junk paid off by competition .

[@fgDAB]

Does the roof trim hide mounting holes for fixed point roof racks or does it come with a rail option? Been looking for the answer everywhere have yet to find it -./

[@AB-hi6ru]

ty, would adding the car specs on screen while you talk about it be worth the effort? Minor suggestion. Appreciate your hustle!

[@RaitisRides]

I've been thinking about! Great idea!

[@mmahtnart8986]

That rear pillar makes for a dangerous blind spot. I would like to a nice rocker panel piece on each side.

[@t-bone9239]

It helps with passenger safety tho

[@mmahtnart8986]

I hear ya. And most new cars do have the lane assist monitor. I hear ya. @@t-bone9239

[@RaitisRides]

I totally get what you are saying but with the mirrors in this car it really isn't that bad.

[@RaitisRides]

@@t-bone9239 This is so very true!

[@RaitisRides]

@@mmahtnart8986 Very good point!

[@CenryHavill]

I can't agree more with Raiti. Make sure it's an AWD if you go test one out. You can really feel the real wheels kick in around those sharp corners at speed. I've had a 2019 3 Preferred trim hatch for a few weeks now and it's amazing. The feel is so premium over other mass market brands. The sound system is amazing and the outside sound reduction as well. My dad has an 07 Mazda 3 and it's a night and day difference. It may not be a true "hot hatch" but for an every day commuter, it adds a lot of fun. On a drive from Olympia, WA to Seattle, WA on the highway, I hit 38mpg average with about 15 minutes of heavy traffic during the hour and a half drive. Mazda says it's an estimated 31mpg highway. They're definitely being modest here. Just take it for a drive and you'll understand why he and I almost have a constant smile behind the wheel.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for your great input and perspective from your experience!

[@CenryHavill]

@@RaitisRides Anytime! Thanks for the thorough and unbiased reviews! Your review of the Mazda 3 hatch reaffirmed what I know to be true and why I love the car!

[@hermanwooster8944]

I'm loving how the Mazda3 looks, although I think the sedan looks better in this iteration.

[@RaitisRides]

I think it is great that they gave us choices!

[@blueshift9]

@@RaitisRides indeed, choice is good *looking at you, WRX*

[@RaitisRides]

Yes sir@

[@yourmanzach2307]

I want this car so bad. Wish this spec had a 6 speed. How great good or meh is the bose stereo?

[@RaitisRides]

You it the nail on the head! The Bose sounded really good but I am not a stereo expert by any means.

[@grabbit5]

Does the 2020 Mazda 3 hatchback have a red interior?

[@etatSknalB]

this looks like a joy to polish! that wasnt sarcasm either!

[@HiPlains1]

This car needs blind spot alert as standard equipment. I like the way it looks but having the huge blind spots is a complete showstopper and would be a PITA to drive. Not sure why it does not have a touch screen. For some, its enough to lose a sale. The outgoing Mercedes GLC had a busy center stack with no touch screen. It was the deciding decision for me to go with the BMW X3. Just not getting why a oem would leave that out in 2019. Dials are nice but some prefer touch interface.

[@micocarl12]

Civic or mazda 3 2020? Need help.

[@RaitisRides]

I'm personally going Mazda 3.

[@youreanonshareer]

Love the unibody look of the interior.