The 2023 Mazda3 Turbo Hatch Puts a Premium on Ride + Handling (POV Drive Review)

Join Miles in the 2023 Mazda3 Turbo AWD Hatchback in Snowflake White Pearl Paint with all Black Leather as he shares his expert driving impressions.
Price (as tested) 💲: $37,970
Powertrain ⚙️: Turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-Cylinder
Output 💪: 250 hp/320 lb-ft of torque
Transmission 🕹: 6-Speed Automatic
0-60 MPH 🚦: 5.7 seconds
Top Speed 💥: 134 mph
MPG (as tested) ⛽️: 23 city/31 hwy/26 combined
Curb weight ⚖️: 3,391 lbs
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Options Equipped:
- Snowflake White Pearl Paint ($375)
- Black Rear Hatch Spoiler and Bumper Skirt ($1,075)
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior Review: 00:08
Interior Review Rear: 02:07
Interior Review Front: 03:35
Trunk: 04:18
Interior Review Front: 05:18
Driving Impressions: 07:22
City Driving: 08:41
0-60 mph Test: 10:34
City Driving: 11:29
Canyon Driving: 13:49
MPH Word of the Day: 17:04
Competition: 17:38

[@wicked_smaaht]

IMO, Mazda 3 Turbo Sedan Premium is a better buy than Audi A3 Premium.

[@user-rh3xo2ge1f]

nah the back seats in this are horrible and the interface is trash too

[@waszkreslem9306]

​@@user-rh3xo2ge1f audi a3 have shitier interface

[@t3chn0m0]

@@waszkreslem9306 No

[@lmcg0710]

@@t3chn0m0 yes

[@t3chn0m0]

@@lmcg0710 The resolution on the Audi Displays is way higher, the animations smoother and way more modern. The touchscreen has haptic feedback as well. None of that is existent in the Mazda. The Mazda Interface looks basically 10y old in comparison.

[@lukamilic]

Sat in one of those last year at an auto show... Even being in it feels special, can't imagine how fun it is. And it's the best looking Mazda today imo, next to the MX-5.

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

Torsion beam rear suspension is cheap and blind spot visibility on hatch is poor and that rotary knob/dial infotainment system is outdated in 2023, touchscreen please.......

[@karot9100]

@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8 The vision of the knob is, there is no need to be touching the screen while driving.. And i agree. No need for the touch screen while driving. The rear axle is well dialed in imo, its not a track day car. Atleast the non turbo is not. Not sure if the turbo has the same rear axle tho. You get used to the visibility, its true its not alot, but you should have blind spot monitoring which works great.

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

@@karot9100 You have alot excuses, i assume you dont own a touchscreen cellphone? You must think owners of touchscreen vehicle play around with the touchscreen for long periods of time while driving.............

[@bwelmhouse1]

@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8 You don't notice the torsion beam though.

[@yf4453]

​@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8personally prefer the knob controls. Then again I'm not a big fan of modern infotainments in general

[@ethansmook452]

people never talk about the handling of these. my ‘21 mazda 3 handles like a dream around corners

[@Kilaueaorph4n]

I’ve heard people with describing their 4Runners as “handles like a dream”. I’m scared of that sentence 🫣

[@Seidmadur7]

Can't wait to get one, one thing I disagree with continously is the need to put a touchscreen in it. Just, no. It does not align with the philosophy of the car, it's harder to use and makes the screen dirty. I love how Mazda designed this car.

[@dvgd999]

put 235 tires on it , add the cs rear sway bar, lower the car an inch or so, and add a louder exhaust. it really changes the car into a speed3. Not to mention the upcoming Tune's for this engine will really fix the lack of power at higher rpm's.

[@uberefficent3936]

or just buy a car at the same price level that isnt a 4 cylinder. 10k+ over a civic and its hardly faster than one. its a 2.5T that only produces 220 horsepower

[@dvgd999]

@@uberefficent3936 10k? over a civic? im assuming you are comparing the civic si? that is only 1k-2k less then the turbo mazda3 up here in canada. dont know where you are getting your numbers from. For that 2k more you get AWD, bigger engine ( 1.5 vs 2.5 ) more power, more torque. Also the Si isnt faster it does 60mph in 6.6 secs, while the turbo3 does 5.6-5.9 secs depending on who u ask. Also a tune is coming out very soon for the turbo which fixes the power cut off at higher rpms. beta testers are getting times at 5.1secs.

[@judasblewit]

​@@uberefficent3936 I'm sorry your comment doesn't make sense.

[@uberefficent3936]

@@judasblewit then you dont know about cars

[@judasblewit]

@@uberefficent3936 I'm sorry your comment doesn't make sense.

[@anthonyantoine9232]

Hard disagree on the infotainment. I love the scroll wheel for controlling screen. It is far less distracting and much more relaxing and takes very little time to get used to using.

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

That rotary knob/dial infotainment system is outdated in 2023, touchscreen needed..........

[@anthonyantoine9232]

@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8 Like I said, I completely disagree lol. The touchscreen is so much more distracting in my Cadillac than the knob in my wife's Mazda.

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

@@anthonyantoine9232 Distracting, you must be an older individual? Honda and Toyota have touchscreen infotainment and those auto brands sell way more units than Mazda. I assume you have a flip cellphone..........

[@anthonyantoine9232]

@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8 I'm 28 and use a Google Pixel 7 Pro lol. I'm sure they do sell more, but I think that if you use the knob for even a couple days it becomes far less distracting. You can simply count number of clicks rather than having to look over and support your bouncing hand to avoid tapping somewhere you didn't mean to.

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

@@anthonyantoine9232 So each new driver using a vehicle with a rotary knob infotainment system needs to learn the feel and touch, that's why touchscreen is an ease of use. Touchscreen is everywhere in 2023. Imagine using a cellphone without a touchscreen nowadays?.........

[@camdendesalvo7764]

great job! i have an older mazda three and shell be on her way out in the next year or so, i was always debating getting the newer mazda 3(even if its not he turbo one)

[@sonny_faz_clips700]

No touchscreen. Touchscreens are terrible. Mazds scroll wheel is the absolute best

[@LOCNGUYENM3]

my mazda 3 is a commercial version of 2022 in vietnam still using a naturally aspirated 1.5 liter engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission with a front wheel drive , although not very sporty, but i am still quite satisfied because it feels interesting the car that brings may it mazda is the BMW of Japan 😂😂

[@opachki8325]

Of course the US market does get the high powered one and the euro market just won't even tho you can actually use that power on the autobahn. I'm honestly a little jealous but happy to see that they make this at all. Enjoy the cool stuff, it's nice to see!

[@nobass_stub1394]

Nobody checks their blind spots whilst driving anymore because every decent car worth buying has BSM. So the Hatch is BY FAR the better looking & choice :)

[@EZPZGOD]

fire video + cruisin on jamboree ayeeee

[@muhammadamohsin]

For my 2020 hatch if I put it in manual mode and floor it but not hit the button at the bottom of the pedal it wont upshift for me. It will stay at whatever gear and hit rev limiter. Perhaps you were hitting that button without realising? The purpose of it is to tell the gearbox to target the lowest gear for whatever speed you're at and give faster acceleration.

[@Bmontepeque11]

I'm glad to finally see you reviewing the Mazda 3 Turbo! The Mazda 3 is my favorite daily driver but for sure, the sedan is the only way to go for me as well ❤️🥰

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

Torsion beam rear suspension is cheap and blind spot visibility on hatch is poor and that rotary knob/dial infotainment system is outdated in 2023, touchscreen please.......

[@donjohnson2428]

@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8ipad kids and their touchscreens lol mazda’s infotainment is fine and once you get used to it you realize how superior not having to touch your screen while driving

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

@@donjohnson2428 Woweee to touch your screen for 2-5 secs is a disaster........

[@MannyBriseno]

If you read the manual, it states not to keep it in sports mode for that long. It's really only intended for maneuvering around faster. Its also why the shifting was off before and while on manual mode.

[@jjchockey]

Let’s not forget you can get a Mazda 3 Turbo Sedan for 31K with pretty much all the same features as this car.

[@SLOK20C2]

The new carbon turbo sedan is a nice way to go. That’s what I thinking will be my next car, especially since I’m starting a job at a Mazda dealer around new years haha. Get that discount!

[@HectorPerez]

A superb POV drive review of the Mazda3 Turbo Hatch. Thanks, MPH!

[@MilesPerHr]

Thank you for the continued support, Hector!

[@Rishab1105]

Great content man!

[@MilesPerHr]

Glad you like it!

[@cedie]

you put it to a sport mode so it will delay shifting right?

[@SirBiscuitVlog]

I just ordered my Mazda 3 sedan 2024 base trim since that's the only one available in my country Saudi Arabia at this time , the only major difference is the base sedan in middle east is 2.0 liter non turbo engine. I can't wait for it.

[@nicka8718]

I really wish they would let us have the manual with the turbo engine. I would 100% buy one

[@Ryukomytoy]

Yeah, I would trade my 21 for a new manual if they ever made one.

[@KAYDdubz]

The reason they don’t make a manual I believe is because they would have the completely redesign a manual transmission for the increase of power over the 3rd gen, and with not many people buying one is diminishing returns for Mazda

[@441meatloaf]

No one buys manual these days and even if there is, its minimal and inconsequential compared to the entire market of buyers. mnanufacturers would be taking a loss in making manual cars.

[@nicka8718]

@@441meatloaf that is not true at all. Plenty of people buy manuals. Just look at the demand for the GR Coreolla and Civic Type R! Only manual and the demand is through the roof. And about 34% of all mini cooper buyers opt for the manual

[@unidentifiable.individual]

Guess you'll just have to buy an automatic (oh the horror 🙄)

[@derekgaliee4351]

Hi Miles I Pick this car The Exact color & Trim I like cars that are different & Not like Every body else

[@xaviercross8951]

i understand automatically downshift when low speed in manual mode but upshift automatically defeats the purpose of manual mode. because you want to use that higher revs in lower gears specially when your in winding or uphill roads

[@LT589]

if you don't "click" the button at the end of the accelerator pedal, it won't auto-shift

[@TyeCartierTM]

yea just seen a video about that the other day

[@verou6168]

you gave thumbs down for the interior backseat cuz you're 6 ft tall. 5'9 is the average height in the US and UK.

[@mj1234321]

Nice car, but definitely prefer the sedan variant in terms of looks.

[@tylerbenton4495]

Same. I have the Mazda 3 Sedan AWD with the premium turbo plus trim and it’s amazing in both functionality and looks. I can’t stop admiring my car when I walk away from it. I’ll admit, I’m 5’8 so my head touches the roof if I sit straight up but it’s on problem since I’m usually reclined back

[@Danutzz2010]

It needs to add a touchscreen? Why? So you fill it with prints?

[@calenroberts932]

with the exception of the miata, i’ve always overlooked mazda. i’ve never really been crazy about their exterior styling, performance, technology, or their engine soundtracks when comparing to other makes. and this video is a prime example of why i tend to pay attention to other makes more than mazda. i guess mazda’s antidote is their reliability, and, of course, the miata

[@derekgaliee4351]

Your a Brand Snob .

[@judasblewit]

Mazda isn't for everyone and I'm kind of thankful for that.

[@441meatloaf]

The reliability isn't any better. Look at the newer models they were rated reliable in 2021 but since then their reliability dropped and got knocked off the top 3 listing per consumer reports. The top 3 brands that are most reliable as of 2023 is lexus, Toyota and suprisinly bmw is 3rd.

[@judasblewit]

@@441meatloaf where did Mazda end up?

[@441meatloaf]

@@judasblewit ifrc they dropped to like 4th or 5th place followed by Honda, and then Audi. Mazda in 2021 was rated #1 above toyota. Then it tanked after due to numerous recalls and general quality problems.

[@cliffwing7035]

CX30 Turbo has it all !!

[@retiredllama9692]

I love the Mazda 3 sedan. Such a nicely made car

[@441meatloaf]

Its not a sedan its a hatchback.....the sedan with the trunk is better.

[@retiredllama9692]

@@441meatloaf I didn't say I liked this one

[@bslothed3211]

mazda 3 sedan has to be the most ugliest car possibly ever made, how is that any good 😂😂☠☠

[@syedlifts23]

I'm not the only one that hustles my Mazda 3 too. The handling is top tier, even under the limits it is so smooth and planted.

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

Torsion beam rear suspension is cheap.........

[@jamesmedina2062]

@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8 with stiff frame, good torsional rigidity, and narrow wheelbase it should feel fine regardless. Stiff frame is essential here.

[@441meatloaf]

@@jamesmedina2062 Except the torsion doens't compensate for the bad ride......maybe on the sedan its average but the fact mazda switched to torsion even on their SUV line including the new CX50 is a joke. The suspension likes to bounce a lot and its very unsettled in uneven road. It has really poor comfort and very unsettled handling in the rear.

[@jamesmedina2062]

@@441meatloaf thats a shame. I had a Passat with torsion beam for 15 years and actually never complained about the ride. The problem was in tire wear. Every year I had to replace tires when I logged about 25k miles. Now with Honda and independent I get double that. The sway bars act like torsion beam to limit sway so even with front and rear independent, its not totally independent L&R.

[@441meatloaf]

@@jamesmedina2062 vw and mazdas are very diff. Vw tunes it's vehicle for comfort and has a much softer chassis. Mazda uses a very stiff chassis with a very stiff suspension suspension....stiff and stiff don't make it handle good.

[@SeanShangDesign]

Don’t agree with the part Mazda need to make touch screen and make screen closer. The screen position is perfect and when the car bounces, it’s impossible to touch a fix point on any screen. And when you put screen far, you don’t need to move your eyes far away from the road too far to see the map

[@martinnikodinoski6474]

I really don’t understand the hate in these comments. For the price of this car and the segment it’s in you get a lot. So much nicer and more powerful than any civic or Corolla aside from the gr but that’s 15k more expensive. You have Hyundai and their N cars which have more performance but look like hot wheel kid racer cars. It’s cool if you’re 18 but not for everyone. This Mazda has the best style in its price range while also giving you a bit of performance. You smack an Audi badge on this car and for CAD 38k people would be saying it’s the bargain of the century.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

as a hot hatch its half baked and as a premium compact the interior is nice but its also very cramped

[@martinnikodinoski6474]

@@ShaiyanHossain pretty much every hatch is cramped especially the rear seats. I agree that it’s not a hot hatch but it’s not meant to be one. Also a true hot hatch like the golf R is like 25K CAD more expensive. Hyundai’s aren’t subtle enough for my taste and their interiors are meh. Truth is, for the price range it’s in - no other car comes close in terms of mix of luxury and performance.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

@@martinnikodinoski6474 i have an integra and the rear seat space is on another world vs the 3, though if the 3 turbo had a manual id sacrifice that hatch space for more fun wit h turbo+manual+awd

[@martinnikodinoski6474]

@@ShaiyanHossain the integra has more space but the 3 has more power and a nicer interior. It comes down to what your needs are I guess. I don’t really need a massive trunk or rear space as I’ll have people in my back seat maybe once or twice per year. It’d be nice if the 3 turbo had a manual option but the reality is very few people would buy them.

[@silimarina.]

@@ShaiyanHossain Integra is more of a sedan than a hatch. It's also the exception in this class because the Civic platform is the longest in this class. If you compare Mazda 3 with other hatches like Golf, A3, 1 series, etc there is not much difference in rear seat space between them.

[@galactic3664]

It may be a Mazda3 Turbo...but it's in no way a Speed 3. Good to see some aftermarket support appearing for this. But i'm waiting to see more about the future RX-9 concept that was mentioned...

[@marlonbaird6070]

Does the sedan also have a 2.5t

[@TC_Geosci]

Turn off traction control to prevent automatic up shift in manual mode. That’s at least how it works for 3rd gen Mazda3’s.

[@kevinreduk8853]

It's still the same in 4th gen.

[@YoYo-vc1os]

i seen the turbo on the road i would really only notice it because it has a turbo badge

[@pedrito77]

That car is really quiet. Dang!

[@saviordream]

Couple of points: first, you can't get the Mazda3 sedan with a manual. It's only available in one trim, the premium hatchback with the naturally aspirated motor. I was actually seriously looking at one a few months ago. Second, good luck trying to get a GR Corolla or a Civic Type R at MSRP. With allocations so low and demand so high for those, most dealers are tacking on outrageous ADM which prices those right out of this category. All that being said, I've got a deposit down on a Mazda3 hatch turbo premium plus that I found in transit to a dealer. Got it for under MSRP (only $750 under, but better than nothing and I would never pay above sticker for any vehicle). While I prefer a manual, the wife can't drive stick, and she needs to be able to drive this should the need arise. Rear seat room is a non-issue as it's just the two of us, and I'm looking for something with a bit more comfort and daily driveability to replace the modded Fiesta ST I picked up a couple of months ago which, while great fun to drive, I find tiresome on a day to day basis. And I've still got a 2022 Camaro 2SS 1LE, with a manual, for nice weather, weekend fun drives (which may also explain why the tighter cockpit of the Mazda3 appeals to me!).

[@MilesPerHr]

Wow, dropping the manual must be new for this year. In 2022, you could get it with the MT in FWD trim. Camaro SS 1LE...nice!

[@pablocruze9307]

I went with the sedan preferred pkg. With normally aspirated 2.5 and only FWD. You lose 4mpg per gallon with AWD and I have an AWD SUV for the winter. I find it perfect for my needs and I prefer the look over the hatch. The car looks great in Platinum Quartz. I do wish the Preferred pkg. provided the gloss black trim instead of chrome and also the black wheels and mirrors. It sets off the body color much better. I find most videos on this car funny in trying to find this into a hot compact, which it isn't. If that's what your looking for don't buy this car. I have an '01 3 liter BMW Z3 for that. This car is just a great DD.

[@designermuppetstring]

Agree concerning the chrome.

[@mdotbeedot]

Perhaps I'll consider buying one of these used, saw several under 30k miles with a price under $30k. Hmmmmmmm....

[@discoplause]

Anyone know what location this was filmed at? Beautiful scenery

[@LupohM8]

With those speeds, "Mexico"

[@phoneticalballsack]

United States

[@user-ts8ss9cj1p]

It shifts low on purpose to keep you in the power band but I hear ya

[@ShaiyanHossain]

with a manual this would have ben a no brainer

[@Nsrajput20...]

I hove u listen my words..♥️♥️❣️❣️💝💝💝

[@ASecureLab]

Always makes me laugh when people compare with costs keeping the corolla gr and civic type r or integra at msrp. Finding a mazda3 gt like new for under 30k is very easy, finding a civic type R as new under 50k + is very difficult. I dont think we should compare a luxury hatchback vs a 2-3 times the price track ready hatchback. Also the integra is more like a big sedan than a smaller car like the mazda therefor I wouldnt have them comparable. I agree though that the sedan is better car.

[@sameerkhan-bo1cm]

How to get this cars for videos?

[@tibbittsaerospace201]

I feel like the gr corolla and the type r are completely incomparable, where you gonna find either of those cars without being up charged 10 grand, you’re better off comparing it to a civic SI or a golf R or an Elantra N where you can actually find them for MSRP

[@ShaiyanHossain]

the 3 turbo still loses out on the elantra n on terms of fun, the civic si is cheaper+manual, and golf r is still marked up in many cases lol and is $10k more than this

[@tibbittsaerospace201]

@@ShaiyanHossain okay, they’re still better comparisons I didn’t say it was better than all those, but other than that personally I’d still go with the Mazda 3 because it’s AWD and it looks better

[@uberefficent3936]

@@tibbittsaerospace201 mazda 3 looks nowhere near as good the GR corolla or even the Civic Si.

[@sokratzmmf]

The car is claustrophobic inside without much headroom

[@B-Rok88]

Quicker 0-60 times by turning off TCS and shifting at 5000-5200 rpm to stay in the meat of the power. This engine falls a bit flat beyond that And the sweet-spot trim is the "turbo" Which gets 99% of the features of the premium plus but sits at $32,450

[@uberefficent3936]

yeah naw its 36k. for a 4 cylinder. You are not finding this car at MSRP

[@B-Rok88]

@@uberefficent3936 I did, and own it

[@camrenwalenciak1613]

As much as I love it, I do miss the more angled look of the previous generation. Like this almost looks like they realised they needed a hatch model at the last minute, and did what they could with the sedan.

[@teamskdm1]

these are way more refined in a luxurious styling, the previous hatch still looked like an asian econo car

[@jamesmedina2062]

It has been recognized as best looking hatch on market and better than sedan. But it lacks visibility.

[@jamesmedina2062]

@@teamskdm1 some people liked the previous gen. It was fine but for me the shifter felt weird and I am big on manual shifting.

[@441meatloaf]

@@teamskdm1 It still is an asian econo car, its a mazda....it aint no lexus, bmw or audi....mazda is mazda. Nothing in it sells as luxurious when even a korean can do it better.

[@teamskdm1]

@@441meatloaf agree with some disgree with others. base cars like the 3 are still econo cars , but theyre actually by far the most luxurious econo cars and with a good drivetrain coming with turbo AWD options. the new cx90 is every bit as luxurious as the lexus and acura SUV's , and actually has a better drive train IMO having a turbo inline 6 with RWD/AWD setup . calling korean cars better is just flat out incorrect hyundai and kia has a whole slew of lawsuits from how terrible their cars are from being flat out unreliable, dangerous, and easy to steal.and genesis is hardly any better.

[@ufd3588]

RR has 60m views on Instagram 🎉👌🏼

[@Baober]

I own one and I definitely don't get that type of joy canyon carving in mine. The manual mode transmission and torsion beam is terrible for driving beyond a daily commuter. The AWD helps, but it definitely feels like you're fighting against the car's rear suspension more than you're "one with the car."

[@zero7523]

Just get better tires

[@MilesPerHr]

Good feedback as an owner, thank you

[@Baober]

@@zero7523 It's already been swapped to Pilot Sport 4S's for the past ~7k miles.

[@zero7523]

@@Baober get the corksport sway bar too, should improve your concerns.

[@SkatrMR]

I'm on my 2nd one of these cars. The infotainment screen is touch screen after android auto is connected. And can be enabled to stay on from the connectivity settings. Also android auto can be wireless after the first connection with usb

[@julianc2789]

Stand in front of the car and lock it with the key fob to make the horn honk….its pretty loud…I have a 2023 Soul Crystal Red PPT and its loud from outside!

[@j.m4a1]

Whats PPT

[@julianc2789]

Premium Plus Turbo

[@admadmsamesame]

We want the foot video on the Ferrari LaFerrari

[@spencerdavis1853]

I’m not sure I agree with you that because there are other cars that each do something better than the 3, the 3 is a bad purchase. The Civic Type R and GR Corolla are great hot hatches but have sporty interiors and are manual only, which rules them out for the vast majority of customers. The Civic hatch is more fuel efficient but has a worse interior and less power. The premium trim NA 3 has less power. The Integra doesn’t have AWD but does have a CVT. The A2/A Class are more expensive. Instead of focusing on cars that beat the turbo 3 on individual aspects, I think we might benefit from investigating whether another car can match or exceed the holistic package of the turbo 3 at its price point. In my view it’s a premium compact car at a discount available in either hatch or sedan.

[@novoyatlev]

You're spot on!

[@judasblewit]

Agree

[@441meatloaf]

The Golf GTI is better in every way.....

[@akshannn]

@@441meatloaf It's also FWD, whereas this isn't.

[@441meatloaf]

@@akshannn yet the golf handles better despite being fwd....

[@MrDemDon1]

As a current Mazda 3 owner... I am not impressed with its Turbo offering. It has to compete with the GTI before I will ever consider it. The turbo offering is underwhelming.

[@silimarina.]

turbo is not a GTI competitor, it's just a normal Mazda 3 but with a more potent engine.

[@shun2240]

Too bad they don’t sell these in my country, if they don’t charge an arm and leg for it, I might’ve gotten it

[@rlscott1251]

THIS THING NEED A MT

[@jason8897386]

Lol a lot of folks prefer not having a touch screen. It's safer, not dated. Just ask Audi drivers

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

Nonsense that it's "safer" Mazda puts their (childproof) infotainment system far back in the front dash so it can't be touched. Touchscreen is on Hondas, Toyotas and those auto brands are far superior than small auto brand Mazda..........

[@melwinantony2712]

Is mazda 2 2023 fuel efficient ?

[@akgonen60]

100% disagree with your opinion .. this hatch is amazing i love mine sounds mean its fast it comfitable ,, and nowadays with your luck you gonna be stuck with a hatch with a cvt mazda dont make those mazda wins all day

[@securcix]

look this tank haha

[@RatAvenue]

I'm convinced that Mazda only really counts its SUV/CUVs as premium. They still have the 3 in circulation because every other manufacturer still has an economy car in their lineup, it's a shame too because Mazda used to be the king of fun economy cars.

[@emirramos990]

The 3 is still one of the best in that category.

[@christianbryant5617]

The 3 is considered to be a premium vehicle in their lineup. I don’t know how long it will be around though since everyone’s switching to SUV’s🙄

[@uberefficent3936]

@@emirramos990 38k for a 4 cylinder.... Super mid car too, 2.5T and it only produces like 220 horsepower lol

[@emirramos990]

@@uberefficent3936 Actually on premium it has 250HP and 320lbs foot of torque. On regular it has 227 HP with 310lbs foot of torque. It does zero to 60 in the mid fives. It's also a very good-looking car. Which car in that same class would you recommend?

[@uberefficent3936]

@@emirramos990 the video literally just showed u the car did 0-60 in 6.1 seconds. literally 0.5 seconds faster than a 28k civic si which is 10k less and comes in manual. Simply saying, there is no point in buying this car for the power it is very lacking. Id recommend spending 2000 more dollars for a much more powerful and better styled BMW 3 series.

[@chrism869]

Its respectible, the torque is not even at the redline i dont think sk thats why it shifts not at redline

[@goodnightdaddy]

tedward already does car reviews on youtube 😅

[@tedubadu2536]

The indicator noises are too quite in my opinion

[@MonkeyBrains4311]

Dude, it's not a racecar. It shifts fine.

[@tigerhawk84]

Something I never see anyone mention in reviews of the hatch is, you cannot fold the rear seats unless the person infront is like 5'0 in height. I'm small at 5'5 in boots and with the driver seat in a comfortable position for me I can not fold the rear seat from its upward position without moving the seat forward, and with a power seat it is a minor ordeal not just a quick handle to grab and yank. You gotta wait, fold the seat, then either hit memory so it moves back automatically or move it back yourself. Its because of the rear headrests, which do not appear removable. Repeat process for when you want to lift the rear seats back up, because the headrest gets jammed into the back of the seat infront unless you move it again. 22 Turbo hatch owner.

[@Neilispowerwolf]

You can remove the rear headrests. I am 5'8" and I own a 21 Hatch and fold down the rear seats regularly when the need arises. No moving the drivers' position necessary

[@tigerhawk84]

@Neil Bonabon really? How do you remove them? I tried for like half an hour I think before winter and I can't get them to budge at all

[@Neilispowerwolf]

@@tigerhawk84 Underneath the rear headrest cushions there should be a small button you press (similar to the front seats) that allows you to release the headrest. Only downside is that you kind of have to have the rear seats folded down halfway so you have enough room to remove the headrests.

[@441meatloaf]

@@Neilispowerwolf Thats a flawed design if you need to remove the headrest every time. How about design a car not just for looks but think about the practicality.

[@sv52308]

That interior is way to good for it's own good💀

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

Torsion beam rear suspension is cheap and blind spot visibility on hatch is poor and that rotary knob/dial infotainment system is outdated in 2023, touchscreen please.......

[@fourleggedbus]

@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8 A control dial for the infotainment is much better for touchscreen. Less distracting and produces less misinputs while driving. Much quicker to use and really easy to learn

[@Roundboi24]

7:57 bruh that lady in the background tho

[@MilesPerHr]

I've seen even more zealous exercise walkers than her in this parking lot 😂

[@azureactivedirectory]

38k for Mazda 3 with no independent suspension seems way too expensive

[@DabDabGoose]

you mean the rear, the front clearly has it.

[@silimarina.]

But does it matter? Even without the independent rear suspension is still a very capable car and it handles very good, better than other hatches with independent rear suspension. Also tell me what other car in this class comes with a premium interior, AWD and 250HP at this price?

[@441meatloaf]

@@silimarina. It only handles well in regular city road. Try driving this thing like any mazda with torsion rear in unpaved road it will bounce you up and down to the point its really uncomfortable. The fact mazda even put torsion in the new cx50 and claims it can do offroad is a joke.

[@silimarina.]

@@441meatloaf tell that to Renault Megan RS or Honda Civic Type R that with torsion rear suspension set lap records on Nurburgring. And Nurburgring is known for not having a smooth track

[@441meatloaf]

@@silimarina. Mazda 3 isn't tuned to the same level as civic type r whose purpose was designed as sport....civic type r costs 60k for a reason....Mazda just decided to cut costs

[@ak2112]

Test drove one and was very underwhelmed. Not a single ounce of excitement or fun to the driving experience. Sad thing is, it wouldn't take much to make it fun... the bones are there.

[@MoeCamera]

I regret buying the Mazda 6 turbo. Its very slow. Honda Civis are faster

[@silimarina.]

@@MoeCamera No they are not. Also honda civic is a small, lighter car, so....

[@judasblewit]

​@@MoeCamera so sell it and get a cute Honda civic.

[@triton_cwbm1056]

Mazda finally fixed there ride quality?????

[@MilesPerHr]

This car rode superbly well for this class

[@silimarina.]

when did mazda had ride quality issues? Their cars always had good handling in this class.

[@triton_cwbm1056]

@@silimarina. ride quality and handling is completely different. It is very rocky over regular roads. Handling is pretty good, and ride quality is trash tho.

[@silimarina.]

@@triton_cwbm1056 which generation and what model?

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

@@triton_cwbm1056 Torsion beam rear suspension is cheap on the 3..........

[@Rishab1105]

YOO FIRST COMMENT??

[@koraegi]

I miss the look of the mazda 3 speed

[@diallo1347]

If this came in a manual it would be amazing.

[@teamskdm1]

this car smokes the civic SI , but it still gets smoked by the GR corolla

[@silimarina.]

And how much more money is the GR corolla? Also the turbo 3 is not a hot hatch. It's just a normal mazda 3 with a more powerful engine.

[@teamskdm1]

@@silimarina. well the engine in the 3 is the same engine, its just turbo charged so it doesnt have a more powerful engine (implying it has a totally new engine) , it has the same old 2.5 just turbo charged. also turbo 3 is 32k and gr corolla is 35k and yes the superior car is more expensive what a shocker. and the turbo 3 is a hot hatch because its turbo AWD and has a hatch... literally the only things needed for a car to be a hot hatch

[@silimarina.]

@@teamskdm1 what the f are you talking about? The Mazda 3 Turbo is just a normal Mazda 3 AWD with a turbo engine. GR Corolla is not the same as the normal Corolla. It has a lot more modifications than just adding a turbo engine. And the starting price of the GR Corolla is 36k actually and that is before any dealer markup. Also GR Corolla is a manual car, not a AUTO. Auto transmissions usually adds 1-2k $ to the cars price. And there is also the quality. Mazda interior quality is far greater than GR Corolla. If GR Corolla had the same interior quality and a auto transmission , the starting price would have been at least 38-39k

[@teamskdm1]

@@silimarina. I literally didn’t say a single thing you just said. Learn how to read.

[@silimarina.]

@@teamskdm1 "the turbo 3 is a hot hatch because its turbo AWD and has a hatch... literally the only things needed for a car to be a hot hatch" learn to read

[@mikepawlikguitar]

That auto gearbox is a crying shame and a slap to the face of enthusiasts. I'll stick to my '24 GT Sport 6MT.

[@bikin2008]

I know your comment is old. But the slow and boring transmission is why I didn't go Mazda 3. Went gti. The DSG is just beautifully done.

[@mikepawlikguitar]

@@bikin2008 great choice!

[@MoeCamera]

I’d rather buy the Acura TLX

[@silimarina.]

acura tlx is a different class of cars you muppet.

[@mannydude_]

Good luck finding a Civic Type R at msrp...... LOL

[@Jasper19663]

That 3/4 frumpy look was a deal breaker. Instead of elegance, the designer decided to give it a rounded swollen look...talk about screwing things up!

[@judasblewit]

Honda civic type r for 38k 😂

[@abbasjafiya21]

Bootleg Topher

[@SIRXNZ]

Mazda just does not know how to catch up😂

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

Slow innovative auto brand, only the Miata is worth buying.........

[@gunznice]

For a car to be marketed as a premium model but doesn’t even has power folding mirrors ? Just doesn’t make any sense

[@Say2Cups]

This car looks so wierd

[@gandalfthegamer4067]

Matthew 25: 1-13 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: 4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. 5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. 6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. 7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. 8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. 9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. 10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. 11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. 12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. 13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

[@MoeCamera]

All torque no hp

[@zoomzoom3839]

Torque is more important in regards to having a smooth powertrain. This engine actually has really good acceleration. Peak torque is around 2000rpm so it gets up very well off the line.

[@thegiant17]

Touch screen bad. Touch screen very bad. Just because other auto manufacturers are doing it, doesn't mean it's the right choice. Touch screens make cars less user friendly, and less safe to drive. Buttons and switches are vastly superior in every way.

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

Nonsense that it's "safer" Mazda puts their (childproof) infotainment system far back in the front dash so it can't be touched. Touchscreen is on Hondas, Toyotas and those auto brands are far superior than small auto brand Mazda..........

[@441meatloaf]

I dont see how a knob makes it any more user friendly if the system is half baked. I bet you have not tried using on the onboard gps in the mazda that ltierally requires you 10 mins to input a simple address and forces you to scroll through each alphabet individually.....who does that in 2023.

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

@@441meatloaf well said........

[@thegiant17]

@@441meatloaf bro you input the address on your phone. Touch screen stereos and inputs inside the car have been shown time and time again to make driving considerably more dangerous. Also the new Mazdas do have touch screens, they just also have dials as to prevent you from using them

[@441meatloaf]

@@thegiant17 new touchscreen still isn't functional like all the other manufacturers. It locks you out when your car isn't in parked mode. Second if my car has onboard gps I would use the onboard GPS over my phone especially in remote areas where phone reception is spotty.

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

Stay away folks from the 3 especially the hatch, why? 5 reasons to pass. 1. Torsion beam rear suspension 2. Poor blind spot visibility on hatch 2. Rear seating is cramped for taller individuals 4. Rotary knob/dial infotainment system is outdated and takes time to master for each new driver, touchscreen is ease of use. 5. Poor resale value compared to Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic..........

[@Fastdonkeynads]

The average driver will never notice a torsion beam. The 2024 are touch screen for Apple and Google play. All hatchbacks are crammed in the back and unless you are over 6 2 it is just fine in the back. The resale value is fine. 3 year old ones with 60k are selling for 2k less than new ones

[@Fastdonkeynads]

Also the rotary knob is safer and keeps the screen clean. Thank you for your ridiculous opinion.

[@crow_2k11beatsbydre8]

@@Fastdonkeynads You have alot excuses for a badly designed vehicle........

[@Fastdonkeynads]

@@crow_2k11beatsbydre8 does vw pay you to make no sense?

[@Fastdonkeynads]

@crow_2k11beatsbydre8 anyone who buys a hatchback knowing tall people will always be in there back seat makes no sense. The torsion beam argument is a joke. Rotary dial is a opinion, do better

[@alengreen589]

Premium 😂😂😂, maybe 5 years ago but not in 2023.

[@akgonen60]

garbage review

[@afarangi4839]

At least put the navigation on.

[@wrc11]

ooow man... look at that fuel gauge

[@uberefficent3936]

38k for a 4 cylinder.... Super mid car too, 2.5T and it only produces like 220 horsepower lol

[@samrastagar8554]

Atleast get your facts straight if you’re gonna hate. 43k Canadian OTD is hard to beat for 250 hp with 320 lbft of torque with AWD and no CVT transmission. It also looks really nice inside and out well atleast to the vast majority of people 😅

[@garrettw99]

I’m biased but 3rd gen is better. Way more fun to drive even if it doesn’t have as much power. Also like the look of the 3rd gen more.

[@stevejoe141]

It auto up shifts because this car has no business being near its redline. All torque is produced between 2-4K rpm. Otherwise, good review.