The 2021 Mazda 3 now has a TURBO! | First Drive and Review

[@alexsiul1142]

Turn off the traction/ DSC, it won't auto shift up in manual mode. This has been the way it is with Mazda

[@kevinW826]

Not on my 2015 Mazda3. I have always been able to do this.

[@jmunayer]

Same, not in my 2019 Mazda 3 or my older Mazda 6. Both let you rev to wherever you want in manual mode.

[@SinFullRexon55]

Dude my 07 Mazda 3 hatchback wouldn’t auto shift in manual mode lmao they been doing this

[@ibrahimjubayer8373]

One of the best cars in the segment and maybe the best ❤ a driving machine !!

[@toddsherry9988]

We own 2021 Mazda 6 Signature for last 6 months and took delivery of our 3 Turbo Premium Plus (identical to the one in your video) a month ago. We love both of them. The 2.5T has a V6 growl and just thrusts the car forward with very little drama. There is no car in either segment that comes close to interior material quality. Great little sleeper. FYI I did ask my Mazda rep about the shifting in manual mode and she said Mazda did that because it up shifts where you are going to run out of torque and thrust.

[@geenogabb]

This is one gorgeous car, now with Turbo! One of the most exciting cars in its segment. I also love how refined this is, and how they made the interior so plush and upscale. PS. I also love the videography👌

[@Built_By_Bacon]

Just commenting to say I absolutely love my 2021 Mazda hatch turbo. It’s perfect tbh

[@VPoje]

I bought one, took delivery 3 days ago and i love it!

[@VPoje]

@@BilalF96 Well you can see plenty of review on youtube, it's a very good car and im super satisfied with it. The only sad thing is that im on Winter tires and i won't be able to drive it to the limit until spring.

[@SortaProfessional89]

@@VPoje still no tuning available =[

[@Lightsout565x]

Nice review! One thing I like is that you can still get all that low end torque (based on the dyno) even with 87 octane. Great way to save some money and still have some good fun and spirited driving on a daily commute with that low end power.

[@jaromor8808]

jesus that thing is gorgeous

[@geneforte9038]

Can't decide between this or the Kia K5 GT. Any opinions?

[@BenHayat]

Having a 2.5T is awesome, but what makes this care super awesome is to pair it with a smart AWD. Best value for money.

[@HippieSkippy100]

I had one as a rental. I was laughing at how many cars I was gapping past the airport in the highway.😂 Pleasantly surprised.

[@buchajo]

Heck even the NA engine (I have the 20 3 NA in hatch form) is quite spry.... you put your foot down and it doesn’t take long to get to severe ticket territory..... so much fun to drive!

[@mrdrooboiii8116]

I have a 2020 Mazda CX-9 signature . I put it in sport mode and it take off soooooo fast and it’s so quick that shit be flyin down the road It’s a beast.

[@jovaniebacus1208]

Good review James McAvoy

[@Ourjoyfuljourney6]

It's probably faster than speed3 even tho it doesn't have the boy racer feel

[@GA-wq8xq]

It is by about 0.2seconds

[@MARTINRIGGSS]

It’s shifting early to keep you in the power band. This motor tanks after like low 5000. They wanna keep rpm lower to keep you near max.

[@Stclairm1]

0-60 in 5.7 and 14.1@99 in the 1/4 mile make this car quite entertaining as a daily driver. If the aftermarket offers springs/shocks, it could transform it into a capable corner carver as well. Love the sedan look. Every hatchback I've owned since 1993 have been creaky, squeaky masters. The cars to compare this to would be the Jetta GLI and possibly the WRX. For me, I will wait for the Hyundai Elantra N to come out. I wonder if the front end is bouncy like the Mazda6 turbo?

[@andrewnolan180]

The limited number of gears also adds to the sporty feel of a Mazda.

[@patrickdakis4437]

He's wearing the same button up shirt as Peter Parker in Spider-Man PS4. 😂

[@meszt9657]

I have 1 year this car . I love this design 😍 On the road i see looking on Gim people.

[@jaromor8808]

you lucky sob, that thing is just incredible to look at... at this size it shouldn't be possible to get the proportions (and the rear trunk especially!) SO right... as if the whole front wasn't in a league of its own

[@khanhdo3988]

​@@jaromor8808 I have the 2020 Mazda 3 premium package, crystal blue w/ white interior. I'm always ecstatic to drive or look at it. It looks amazing at night or when it's dim outside where its glossiness really shines. Would totally recommend.

[@pita668]

best 2021 mazda 3 turbo review I've seen thanx

[@stevedwrd]

I'm loving how bass-y the 2.5 sounds, never actually noticed that before. Still, manual N/A FWD > auto turbo AWD

[@RoadsUntraveled]

Yeah! Noticed the sound the first time I drove the Mazda 6, it's definitely got a nice low note.

[@zm4242]

Alfa Romeo on budget 😉👍🏼

[@AL-kc4kg]

subscribed immediately for BC’s license plate

[@CPMUNSEY]

It would be much much better with a manual.

[@andrekleyn727]

I just love what Mazda has changed into. An excellent, well executed vehicle and thank goodness, no "snack-crackle and pop" exhaust system. That is so irritating. * Mazda - Zoom-Zoom *

[@zm4242]

It’s a great built car all around

[@zm4242]

Can you explain to me why torque number is so much higher than hp

[@leethatsme1988]

I was originaly going to save my money for baleno 1.0 boosterjet but i changed my mind having nothing but problems with my current and previous suzuki cars. So going to save for a mazda instead and get something that is reliable.

[@boeing787thebest1]

Those black wheels😍 gonna do this to mine, also got the red one

[@ThatGuyJer]

I want someone to dyno this because I love the hatch version but everyone is saying it doesn’t feel like it’s got 300+ lb/ft of torque.

[@jb6574]

Well despite it putting out over 300 ft lbs of torque, to the wheels its probably only putting out around 280 since its auto and awd

[@buchajo]

Just put your foot down and you’ll feel it!

[@amamiai]

Are those wheels optional? US version has a black lip spoiler but Canadian version seems stripped to a price point...

[@daffiecars]

Last time i was this early ...... wait i have never been this early

[@martinc.720]

no one cares

[@babubabu1591]

Supper car drive

[@martintaper7997]

So is the engine straight from the Mazda 6 GT or has it been advanced?

[@Tigerex966]

Can the after market upgrade the suspension to independent? And 6 speed manual?

[@TheEquivalentXchange]

Only con that the Mazda 3 has now is the rear suspension - Torsion Beam Design. The fact that they switched the design in 2019 and moved away from the multi-link/double wishbone designs definitely affects handling and holds this generation back compared to its competitors.

[@martinc.720]

Have you actually driven both cars and ACTUALLY noticed a difference, or are you telling us about things you've read somewhere? I'm yet to find someone who can say that after driving both....

[@Tigerex966]

Where's the coupe, mazda has no 2 door coupe aside from the tiny miata?

[@markobeastacquadiparma8163]

REAR PART LOOKS LIKE (Alfa Romeo 159) 😉👌👌

[@Tigerex966]

Your notepad keeps moving in your seat?

[@theking497]

I bet they programmed the auto to shift up early because the power graph shows the engine starts to dies off the last 1000rpm so not really much point reving it beyond 5k

[@RoadsUntraveled]

No you're right, and reflecting back I don't believe it would truly benefit from a 6-speed manual quite the way I initially thought before driving the car... because of this very reason. The engine shines in the low and mid-range, unlike the MX-5 which needs a manual to hit those peak RPMs when you need them!

[@kevinlee3597]

Thanks for the great review! Would you mind sharing with us Vancouverites your film location? Looks like a fun road to toss the car around a little!

[@0011-u3f]

im drooling

[@MichaelGuardiani]

So is it not possible to go above 6K even though redline is higher than that

[@jackdaniels2905]

Could definitely use a little more zest. A subtle wing maybe. Looks a bit too basic.

[@jackdaniels2905]

@Smok3 SHO bit grumpy.

[@D3ATHUCCINO]

NEEDS A MANUAL!!

[@MrWolf2212]

Those days are over

[@kevinW826]

No one would buy one. Those who scream about wanting a manual, DON’T buy one.

[@Vortex1988]

I guess a 0-60 speed close to a WRX isn't fast anymore? What can you get in the same segment that's faster and doesn't sacrifice quality in order to do it?

[@RoadsUntraveled]

It's true... 5.6 0-60 just isn't considered fast by modern standards. A stock 1994 Toyota MR2 had a 0-60 of 5.6 almost 27 years ago. But then again, if you're set on the word "fast", not sure Mazda would be your first choice if that's a priority for you as a driver. It's more about feel here.. which is a good thing for this car.

[@Vortex1988]

@@RoadsUntraveled I mean... most would consider a WRX fast and that's pushing 5.5 seconds. There's not many cars with awd that can do faster than that, unless you're willing to spend more than $40K. To get to the same performance and feature set that the Mazda3 Turbo has, you're going to be in the luxury brands and easily spending at least $40k-$50k. So for its class and features, I would definitely consider it quick. It's not a sports car, but no one expects a hatchback to be competing with a Mustang GT.

[@shadow36057]

this guy is awesome

[@stevemorris270]

put this engine in the Miata...

[@naz.tanzeem5982]

Sleek elegant looking car with the right engine in there,but comparing it to vw golf gti,audi s3,civic type r, hyundai n,the power could be much more out of this engine,i think mazda should tweak this engine in the future and call it mazda speed,zoom zoom.

[@Charkatak]

If you have driven 2016 VW GTI(or comparable), could you please compare it to this Mazda, performance wise?

[@jackdaniels2905]

The Mazda beat an R on the drag strip on a competitor's channel.

[@martinn4186]

@@jackdaniels2905 @Charkatak What channel was that? I’ve seen two Golf R vs Mazda 3 turbo videos and in both of them the Golf R easily won both from a standing start and a rolling start.

[@jackdaniels2905]

@@martinn4186 throttle house I believe. The Rs launch was disabled I believe.

[@martinn4186]

@@jackdaniels2905 That’s the one that also includes a WRX. The Golf R won both races easily. Maybe you are thinking of the Mazda3 beating the WRX (with a CVT which no one buys)?

[@jackdaniels2905]

@@martinn4186 you're probably right. Its been awhile.

[@sashadyo387]

why i don't see subtitles button on this video?

[@radubumbea2342]

try manual with sport mode on. Maybe it will shift later :P

[@zm4242]

It reminds me of Alfa Romeo in red

[@mikehenkes]

Why are so many car reviews Canadian?

[@DBSTH0R]

Probably the best M3 review on YT that I have watched to date. Thank you! Jelly for turbo M3 from Europe! #criesinskyactiveX :D

[@ivanwong5841]

Want to stay at redline? Turn off traction control = Gears will not upshift, engine will stay at redline.

[@zm4242]

Question to you where does this car stand between cheap economic cars and luxury cars

[@RoadsUntraveled]

Right now Mazda is doing the best I've seen at offering a truly affordable daily driver that'll surprise you in its use of quality materials and great driver feel. Not too many lower-tier cars have achieved great feeling through the corners. Mazda has.

[@zm4242]

@@RoadsUntraveled I guess yeah

[@zm4242]

@@RoadsUntraveled torque number is way higher then turbo power that throws me off , strange set up

[@grandpa203]

Every Car YT channel complains about Mazda not having a manual version. Truth is nobody buys the manual. That's why they don't waste their time making one

[@deanlambert8758]

I wish they had the older body styles and added the turbo+AWD to it. I have a 2017 Mazda3 hatch and i think it looks better than the new one. Of the new style - i think the sedan is the way to go with these ones.

[@isabelle.c011]

Would be dope bagged woth some nice wheels which is what ppl will do with these cars...curious what the numbers will look like with some bolt ons and a tune which is what ppl will also do lol can’t wait to see one with a big turbo😂

[@laosracer12]

That should fix the high end issue easily.

[@akombalasau4022]

i didnt know the sedan has turbo now

[@lrod8692]

Not a car you take to the track, the aftermarket rejoices!

[@solidsnake3861]

car looks great dont care about turbo its a regular automobile

[@justWIN96]

I always thought Mazda 3s were underpowered. Hopefully, the turbo helps with that lol

[@RoadsUntraveled]

This one's plenty quick, smooth and torque everywhere

[@antoinemaxima6036]

That was my biggest beef with mazda, alway had the performance of an economy car which never match the car aggressive look.

[@mojangaccount2769]

The MAHZ-DA

[@martinc.720]

Never heard of something called an "accent"?

[@JaredR1996]

Every new car that comes out at least needs a manual version

[@Ourjoyfuljourney6]

It may have a turbo but it's not a speed 3

[@martinc.720]

You're right, it's a Mazda 3, as clearly mentioned in the video.

[@mrdrooboiii8116]

@@martinc.720 😂

[@ThreeSixFour]

Mazda speed3 am I a joke to you?

[@allanb3222]

Yup lol.

[@philspaghet]

I REALLY wished this came with a manual :'( No point buying one without a manual. Europe has a manual AWD variant, why not mate that manual to the 2.5l? I really hope Mazda gives us a performance variant later on with a manual like we want. All the "prestige" brands have a performance division after all.

[@-kk8619]

oh hey, a cool mazda with cool new engines coming... *checking internet* .. oh it doesn't comes to europe.. THANKS EUROPE.

[@1091Alcatraz]

Well its only fair as Europe has gotten: GR Yaris,a45 amg,older ford focus rs,bmw m135i hatch,s3 and rs3 hatch,escort cosworth,sierra cosworth,cls63amg wagon,citroen ds3,most audi Avants,audi a1 s1 variants,vw scirrocos,earlier access to japanese legends such as r32,r33,r34 evo 4/5/6/7 honda nsx-r’s.I can keep going but basically this mazda turbo pales in comparison to the amazing arsenal of sports/luxury cars that europe gets.You guys are lucky.Have a good day

[@lessmasterdark]

You north americans/Canadians are lucky, as Europe won't get this at all with Mazda's excuse being emissions.

[@VPoje]

You guys get a diesel tho, but i wouldnt trade it for that. :)

[@ColtonRichter]

The BT50? I'd trade our whole lineup for one of those here...or Japan's wagons 😤

[@lessmasterdark]

Nope, they've ditched the diesel too for mild-hybrid gasoline, unless Norway has decided not to import it. 3rd gen has a 2.2D tho

[@troytruong8246]

Mazda needs to have better color for the interior. We need caramel and red color! Grey and black and dark brown? The fuck?

[@cristiplacintaru5578]

5.8 sec it's ok

[@marcov9808]

That's super quick. Those are Speed3 numbers

[@alexl.102]

Wonder what the 5-60 time would be to distinguish if theres turbo lag...

[@Yoomaro]

It’s 5.6 seconds, that’s what motor trend got

[@buchajo]

@@Yoomaro exactly - faster than a Speed3 and a whole lot more refined and upscale....

[@alexl.102]

@@Yoomaro thats good, as quick as my 10th gen civic

[@davinails]

Yea its a turbo car but nothing like the good old mazdaspeed3.

[@releM15]

Get over yourself

[@robertbaca2396]

I would strongly recommend not buying a Mazda. We purchased a brand new 2016 Mazda CX9 and within 2 years had problems with a rough idle. Was told after second year it just needed new spark plugs. Dealer could never recreate rough idle. 4 years later we took it in for an oil change and was told the cylinder head was leaking coolant.....Cylinder heads on back order for two months due to known problem of leaking. the only solution was either a refurbished engine or New engine from dealer. Warranty just expired but dealer and Mazda just say “sorry either return your loaner car or replace the engine at your cost” Horrible experience......$4600.00 lesson learned. Please do yourself a favor and do not purchase a $40,000 car from Mazda only to have to purchase a $4600.00 engine in less than 4 years and trade in value now only $14,000 after new engine. NEVER again!

[@ayske1]

I feel it'll be a flop and not sell well... I think the last good selling Mazda's were the BM/n shape. The modern Mazda has hardly sold well where I'm at. The Golf will dominate the small hatch market for years to come I think

[@ayske1]

@@mezzb and not even the fact that it's a non SUV. Even the current model of the 3 I don't think has sold well in my city. The most successful 3 I think is the BL shape. Still see plenty of those. Even the BM/N I don't think sold as well. I feel it'll follow the same path as the 6... I'm just speaking for my own City

[@khronin]

You tube has exposed VW for the unreliable crud its cars have become--especially in the US.

[@ayske1]

@@mezzb so how well has it sold in your part of the world so far? Your second sentence was exactly the reasoning behind what i was thinking

[@MazdaMovement]

Here is our official 0-60 time: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l16yc6KZq7CGf5I

[@RuralMerc]

Front looks similar to 2020 Hyundai i20

[@marlonmullon]

Or Hundai i20 copied the look of Mazda 3.

[@Kannietwo]

Talk metric to me.

[@Hunter-hi5dv]

MAZDA M3 it's much better and superior than Mercedes Benz and BMW, MB & BMW, are cheap, crappy and Ugly.

[@mrdrooboiii8116]

Now and days Mercedes just throws some screens and little pretty color light on a crappy Sedan slap a 50k price tag and call it a day🤦🏻‍♂️ Mazda actually feel like they appreciate there own cars and Mazda vehicles have allot of character

[@wagesof58]

A year late and can't pronounce the word Mazda. Amazing.

[@MemoriesDestroyUs]

It’s literally how Mazda commercials pronounce it in Canada

[@cduncan5690]

Worse torque curve than a diesel! Torque practically goes straight down hill right off of idle! What a joke! The first thing I would do is get the engine retuned for a flatter power delivery.

[@MemoriesDestroyUs]

Lmaooooo sure buddy

[@Slickpete83]

WTF !!! priced at $38,737.53 CAD tax included & $39,867.53 for the hatch . imagine what u can buy in the used market 1-2 years for that price , plus 0 to 60 only 5.7 secs : ( , this a car you buy used for $10-15K to commute to work lol..

[@troytruong8246]

0-60 in 5.7secs for a daily commute is very fast. My lexus rc350 sports hits 0-60secs in 5.7secs also. It is fast and fun for daily use. My car is close to $50k!

[@martinc.720]

How fast would you like it to be? Also, tell me of one real-life situation where you will have to go from o to 100 and will NEED your car to be quicker than that.