Striving | 2024 Mazda 3 Sedan - DM Review & Test Drive

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2 ай бұрын

The Mazda 3 deserves more credit than it receives. It's not the best car for everyone, but it is better than most cars on the market.
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@wbwayne8887 2 ай бұрын

I absolutely love the size and exterior/interior design of the Mazda 3 sedan. I am so glad you pointed out all the advantages of the infotainment system, when other's don't. The rear windows retracting all the way into the door frame always looks so much better imo also, and actually something I look at in a vehicle design. To me, when a rear window doesn't retract all the way, it's kind of lazy design engineering. Not a deal breaker mind you, just shows that Mazda sweats those little details. If I was going to go NA 2.5 Mazda 3, I would be looking at a 2022 non premium/non awd model. Probably a Carbon since it was equipped with the Bose audio in that year. The reason I would be looking for the 2022 is that year in non premium/non awd was the last year you could get the Mazda 3 without cylinder deactivation. If I have a 4 cylinder, I'm sorry, but I don't want it to be reduced to 2 cylinders at any point in my drive. Not to mention the potential longterm reliability issue of unequal wear of 2 of the 4 cylinders as a result. Fyi, none of the Turbo model years have the cylinder deactivation system. I'm not sure about the hatch, when it comes to CD. Which is the reason if I was buying a 23-24, the Turbo would be the only model I would be looking at. From what I hear, changing oem tires on a Mazda 3 truly transforms the handling for the better.

@rightlanehog3151 2 ай бұрын

Charlie, "Truncate the hatch" earns you bonus points. 🥳🥳

@Accost2u 2 ай бұрын

It’s been said to death but it’s so unfortunate they didn’t bother making a speed3 off this platform. We’ve lost pretty much all other hot hatches so having a new speed3 would be a good thing.

@anthonykiedis1765 2 ай бұрын

What? There are more hot hatches now than ever. Type-R, GTI, Golf R, Corolla GR, Integra Type-S, Kona N, Audi RS6, etc etc.

@TheUnreadableUser 2 ай бұрын

@@anthonykiedis1765What he means is we lost quite a bit of hatches. Focus RS, Fiesta RS, Speed3, etc.

@anthonykiedis1765 2 ай бұрын

@@TheUnreadableUser I do agree with you, but that is not what he said. He said "we've lost pretty much all other hot hatches"

@TheUnreadableUser 2 ай бұрын

@@anthonykiedis1765 I guess you have a point

@anthonykiedis1765 2 ай бұрын

@@TheUnreadableUser don't get me wrong though, I would gladly welcome a new Mazdaspeed3. I'd trade in my Mazda3 hatch in a heartbeat.

@devondelgado1818 2 ай бұрын

Most of the road noise I believe is coming from the tires. The stock Bridgestone are louder even when brand new. Had the toyos on a previous mazda3 and those were quieter.

@ellogovna5407 2 ай бұрын

That sucks that the Bose only comes on the top trim now. My 2023 Mazda Carbon comes with the Bose and was under 30k.

@kalashnikovbob355 2 ай бұрын

I agree on the awd thing. It really depends on where someone lives and I dont need it, so I dont want to be forced to pay more and get less fuel economy just to get the features I want. Also mazda really needs to give us a manual offering in the sedan, they already have all the parts. Also, Mazda, please at least put the bose audio in the 2025 carbon turbo. What was the point of creating a somewhat premium trim with unique styling just to not have premium audio?

@Coach_Global Ай бұрын

Is the 16 inch wheels have less road noise than the 18s

@John-kx3ng Ай бұрын

It looks absolutely identical to my 2020 Mazda 3. Mazda should’ve given it a new front and rear fascia headlights.

@supernatural82 4 күн бұрын

He says " you are not going to get a honda civic si experience"..lol that mazda would eat that civic for breakfast...much faster... just more refine feeling

@drivefly5 2 ай бұрын

I had a 2020 Mazda 3 AWD Preferred Trim and it drove awesome until the steering gear broke... 3 times... Dealing with the service department with Mazda was so poor, words couldn't even describe it. It took 3 visits back and forth to the service department before they would repair the car each time it broke. After the 3rd time the steering gear broke, they flat out refused to repair it... I ended up trading it in for a totally different car. I will never buy a Mazda again until they can demonstrate a significantly better dealership service experience.

@DailyMotor 2 ай бұрын

That's sad to hear

@drivefly5 2 ай бұрын

@@DailyMotor Yeah it is, because Mazda's are so nice to drive!

@wbwayne8887 2 ай бұрын

14:30 I think you were referring to the Preferred model. As far as NA models go the 2022 Preferred or Carbon would be my choice. The Carbon more, just because of the Bose, and I also like the red interior the Carbon offers. I wouldn't buy a NA 23/24 Mazda 3 because of cylinder deactivation. Just me though.

@Gravitas37 2 ай бұрын

FYI there has been no widespread issue with the cylinder deactivation for the Mazda 3 or any other Mazda with CD, and it’s been in use since 2017 on the CX5. Their CD has been engineered for reliability unlike past CD used on other models like GM or Honda way back when.

@wbwayne8887 Ай бұрын

@Gravitas37 Good to know, I would still stick with the 2022, just in case though. Hard to believe there wouldn't be any premature wear on 2 of the 4 cylinders over time. The cylinders don't alternate. The same 2 shut down every time the system engages. I tend to keep a car for at least 10 years though, so for the ones that don't or maybe lease their vehicles, it would probably never become a concern.

@terrancemoore496 24 күн бұрын

They need to make the turbo charged 2.5,S in a 6 speed manual. Put all of that in a sedan then they will have a true competitor even up there with Acura.

@itzed 2 ай бұрын

I drove the Mazda 3 in both sedan and hatchback version when deciding what to buy last fall. Neither really felt “inspiring”, or all that well put together. Ultimately, I decided on a 2024 Jetta, which was less expensive, more comfortable for me, and more fun to drive. I will say that for sure your reviews helped me make that decision.

@MrMentos876 2 ай бұрын

What trims were the mazdas and jetta?

@itzed 2 ай бұрын

@@MrMentos876 they were both naturally aspirated 2.5 - not turbo. Probably one level above base. The sales person told me the sedan was built in Mexico and the hatchback was built in Japan, but I didn’t perceive any obvious quality differences. I was testing the automatics and both seemed to hunt and downshift quite a bit at highway speeds when going up the slightest hill. Very annoying to me. My Jetta is the Sport model.

@blackmambaaa41 9 күн бұрын

getting a VW today shall be the worst decision one can make

@itzed 9 күн бұрын

@@blackmambaaa41 yeah my last one only went 221K before I traded it.

@MoeCamera 9 күн бұрын

If it’s not AWD I don’t want it. Can’t stand fwd

@TheUnreadableUser 2 ай бұрын

By the way, I'd love to see the new Hyundai sonata. Huge improvements this year and the N Line is as great as ever.

@DailyMotor 2 ай бұрын

Will do!

@MoeCamera 9 күн бұрын

Cons: the sidewalls are way too skinny which makes the ride quality unbearable. The prop rod is un-attractive and should be replaced with hood struts.

@unclelive6918 Ай бұрын

You rate the 27k. 2.5l engine front wheels better than this as you said ?

@DailyMotor Ай бұрын

I personally would get that one as I feel it's a better value.

@unclelive6918 Ай бұрын

Good point, at that price point what beat it ? And for the Mazda 3 hatch or sedan you like and why ? Cheers thanks a lot buying one soon

@DailyMotor Ай бұрын

@@unclelive6918 That class is competitive. The Mazda is the classiest, but the Civic is more fun to drive, the Corolla will be the most reliable, and the Sentra might be the best value. But for the 3, I would take the sedan for the extra rear seat room. Although I'd actually probably get the hatch with the Bose and then kindly ask my passengers to remove their heads.

@unclelive6918 Ай бұрын

Which model of the civic that is 27.5k that is more fun the Mazda 3 2.5?

@DailyMotor Ай бұрын

@@unclelive6918 Chassis is better than the Mazda regardless of trim. But for $30k you can get the hybrid that is allegedly quite good, although I haven't driven it myself.

@TheUnreadableUser 2 ай бұрын

See, heres the thing. Asking for this amount of money for this segment and not even be like a hybrid is a little bit weird. You can get a mid trim Hyundai sonata or even a Honda Accord which (depending on the trim) has the same or slightly less features. This lacks a few features which for the price is quite funny. If this was a few thousand dollars (maybe 35k) cheaper it would be THE option. Pushing 40k for this, mmmm, doesn't convince me.