For $35,000, The Mazda3 Touring AWD Is A Great Little Luxury Car, But is it a Hot Hatch? - Two Takes

[@TheSmokingTire]

CORRECTION: In this video I say the car has Bridgestone Potenza tires. They are actually Bridgestone TURANZA tires. The Turanza is one performance level DOWN from Potenza.

[@TerribleUsernameAmirite]

Confusing names

[@noroom4commies086]

Easier if they just stick to Sport Sport + Commuter Commuter sport Simpler names = better marketing, lets go bridgestone.

[@Morpheuus88]

Amazing thing is they even work on ice in -5 degrees, and are considered "summer tires" in the EU

[@dtmenace]

The potenza actually sucks balls too.

[@tealruby1]

I mean this in a nice way -- y'all should work on the thumbnail graphic design. Savagegeese, RCR, and Straight Pipes make their text + car thumbnails look great. This one sorta looks like it was cobbled together in MS Paint 2007. Yes I know this is a weird thing to bitch about. Just want y'all to do well, loved the video.

[@73cheetham]

I really like your two person One Takes. They’re very entertaining even for cars I wouldn’t normally seek out a video for.

[@BrendanEvan]

Agreed!

[@tunedbydre]

Yes!

[@drewwrobel564]

For Sure it's like a mini podcast, lol!

[@matthewdurkee5673]

Completely agree . I like the 2 takes

[@puffdaddyfpv7046]

Yeah 2 persons feel more natural than just Matt and his sunglasses😎

[@ccollins_24]

Simplistic and functional interior designs are a dying breed but Mazda gives me hope.

[@Hallowsaw]

And noone will buy it because you know what people are actually buying, things with 60+ sq ft of cargo space, 30+ mpg, 7in of ground clearance and a giant infotainment screen.

[@andrewblackburn2432]

Love the attention you gave to the lane assist issue.... this is by far the worst thing to come out of modern cars today.

[@alessio54321]

yeah, its actually dangerous in my opinion, my moms suv has lane assist where it physically steers a bit if u go over the lane which is dangerous cause in my area there are alot of cyslists so when im over taking a cyclist on a 2 lane road if the feature is not off i really have to fight the steering wheel since its trying to push to the right.

[@halem281]

@@alessio54321 I have a Mazda3 and I've turned it off, I've had the same issue moving over and if you move to the side because a car drifts in your lane, it wants to throw you back into your lane, and likely the other car that drifted over

[@rousseau327]

The few drivers who can't stay in their lanes have f'd it up for us all tbh

[@zeteclover]

Agreed. Backup cameras are a lesser symptom of the same trend in ineptness, but that ship (and its much lower cost) has already sailed. Cars would be better and driving would be safer if we revamped the requirements for getting (and keeping) a license to reflect attention and competence. Alas, nobody focuses on the root problem, which is incapable/irresponsible drivers. Instead, we end up with heavy, complex, costly tech which coddles those drivers, and lulls them deeper into dangerous incompetence as years pass. And since this is the U.S. of A, nobody listens when told driving is a privilege (instead of a right), and even the idea of more rigorous requirements for licensing would be met with pitchforks and torches. It's an alarming trajectory.

[@rousseau327]

@@zeteclover Nah, back up cameras are awesome. Literally zero downside to having one. Makes parallel parking, reverse parking, or just back out in general much easier.

[@sdoubleu210]

The fact that we can get this type of content for free on the internet is really something. Love the detail Zack adds to the show (like about the torsion suspension). Top quality content as always.

[@toddstevens8506]

Think that was a mistake as torsion beam rear suspension is used on FWD only.

[@jasonblevins9327]

I like this format with you and Zach both driving and talking. I think it works really well.

[@ghost21501]

It's like the straight pipes, but for actual car nerds.

[@Anouyz]

Nice of them to put cupholders on the engine cover, you can't even get those in the cabin in a lot of supercars.

[@Zanpaa]

That was to appease the american market.

[@shazmaster]

nice review! Just letting you know at 8:50 you can actually disable that function in infotainment menu. So then u can press both the acclerator and the brakes to brake torque at your own leisure 😎

[@TheSmokingTire]

good tip!

[@shazmaster]

@@TheSmokingTire thank you sir

[@leestewart155]

I have the 100th anniversary edition turbo hatch. One feature I discovered was that you can downshift using the paddles without going into manual mode. I usually do for corners and then it will switch back to auto after. It's nice for when you want to downshift and don't wanna go into manual mode just to quickly pass someone or get in the right gear in a corner.

[@drewp25831]

They have really tweaked everything to perfection and with it not changing anything major over the past few years they’re really able to dial it in. I’ recently bought a 23 turbo carbon edition. Which is way cheaper than the premium + version. But only lacks a few of the aero bits and a few other small things that don’t matter much. I was able to get the turbo AWD for around 27500. With a 7 year 100000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. Including a warranty for tires and rim replacement in the event they’re damaged. Really happy with it.

[@HookupCultureCommunity]

Finally, two settings for traction control; on or off. As it should be.

[@volturbo87]

Best looking car made today at any price point in my opinion. If I was in the market for a sub-40k car, this would be the one. I believe they have taken over from 90’s and 2000’s Alfa Romeo as the best entry level car design. Keep it up Mazda! The Mazda 6 is impressive as well..,

[@randomocityvideos]

I appreciate that Matt and Zack review this car based on its merit and not what people "expected" based on Mazda's past. Nearly every other journalist has tried to draw the comparison between this and the Mazdaspeed3 which Mazda has made clear is not the intention of this car.

[@verdict1163]

Mazda3 hatch is the best looking compact car since the 90s

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

Pretty much agree. 90’s were the golden years for hatches

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

@Mr Calcium that’s why I like the 90’s hatches, a mid 90’s Si hatch or CRX lowered a little on some nice wheels looks really good

[@dragospahontu]

Mazda Japan wants luxury and premium cars, Mazda US wants a Mazda Speed. But this is a Mazda Japan product at the end of the day.

[@wellwh0]

I think they globally want to enter premium segment. Here in EU they are getting expensive af; though I would have this over BMW 1 series hatch anytime. At least is far more reliable in long term I hope so, and it's so much better looking...

[@dragospahontu]

@@wellwh0 it also has a better interior than the 1series and better engines because they are N/A. Apart from the rear beam it's a great car.

[@dragospahontu]

@@mezzb that's correct, that's why BMW is making boats now and not making the ultimate drivers car.

[@wellwh0]

@@dragospahontu unreliable ugly boats. Never again im my life I will own BMW Group product. Reliability of Trabant.

[@dragospahontu]

@@wellwh0 yesss, they are bad, Mazda is amazing for this price.

[@VPoje]

2 months ago i bought this car in a Sedan and i love it. I laughed btw when you talked of Lane keep assist, lol, since on the 1st day i turned it off. Good video as always.

[@FreshTillDeath56]

When you turn it off, is it disabled until you re enable it?

[@DaedricFaZe]

@@FreshTillDeath56 I have mine set to have an audio warning, but no wheel turn, 99% of the times its goes off I'm aware I'm the one who is actively driving it close to another lane.

[@ybnormal9575]

Excellent review - less expensive than the usual suspects with better styling. A smooth torquey ride for those who don't need the faster and more expensive S3 or M235. 8" rims with better 215/45 tires would make a big difference....with AWD you don't need wide rubber. Tire Rack did an extensive test on wheel width vs. tire width, very enlightening. I've heard the quicker 2018 steering box fits....? And thanks for mentioning the rear suspension - most reviewers made way too much of it. I have a '19 sedan that's an OK driver but weak below 3000 rpm.

[@gooniac33]

Lane Keep assist has been off since day one... I HATE IT!!! Simple upgrades make a huge difference with this engine and chassis!! I have the Mazda6 GT Reserve with the same engine. First thing I changed were the tires with stock size but just better more summer style tire. That alone was a huge increase in handling performance and acceleration too! However I later on opted for some slightly wider tires later on which helped even more! Still within the stock limitations but much better than stock. No more squeals in corners and it stays planted with much less body roll. Next in line was the cold air intake and that was a pretty big bump in torque, sound and it falls off much less over 5500rpms. I had that intake for about 10 month and then added an axle back Exhaust.... HOLY CRAP!!! HUGE increase in torque and horsepower with no more drop off in high RPMs. (Stock muffler is painfully restrictive and will do much better with an upgrade) I then added a strut tower brace to finish off the simple barely visible mods. The car has changed quite a bit! Still has an incredibly smooth ride but the handling is so much better now and the engine can now breathe so much better!! I know this isn't the same car but Mazdas are set up far too conservative out of the box. Simple mods make a world of difference!! I chose all CorkSport upgrades since they only do Mazda and they were worth every penny!

[@ghost21501]

It's like the Straight Pipes, but for actual car nerds.

[@justinbecker4772]

Straight Pipes for if you're actually considering the car. Smoking Tire for if you're actually considering the car, but you run RE-71R tires on your Prius.

[@ghost21501]

@@justinbecker4772 I love the straight pipes. They are fellow Slavs, but their reviews seem like they're all the same.

[@guranshsingh3215]

Check out throttle house

[@orbitaljunkie]

@@ghost21501 If they nerded out and were more critical I'd like the channel a lot more. As a Pole, love the boys, but I wish they had more substance. Like Johnny Smith / Lake Brake Show.

[@seanconwaymusic1860]

Nice vid! I bought the N/A hatch before the turbo came out and though it ain’t as fast, car is just as nice and cost me even less. Really is a great car for the money!

[@JL-rj9fl]

Great choice, if I only had to have one car the N/A hatch is the version I'd get. You still got the handling and everyday livability.

[@buchajo]

I have the NA 3 hatch too (20) and I consider it pretty quick at 6.9 sec 0-60. I really have no complaints at all. Looks fab in soul red too!

[@differencemaker242]

I find this car is unusual in that it looks better when it's MOVING. When I see it parked I'm like hmm, looks good. When I see it on the highway I'm like wow, that's a good looking car...especially in red. I saw one today at dusk and the red had a deep red wine hue to it. It was absolutely gorgeous. In the sun it's bright and pops like no other color.

[@andrewrossnagel9433]

1 year later how do you like it?

[@NinaMango789]

It's really impressive how nice they made this body style and interior over the last few years lux hatch is a perfect way to put it

[@rokan81]

For sure. As always looks are subjective but I think this is one of the nicest and most unique cars on sale today especially at the price point. Not so much is sedan form but it’s not bad either.

[@LitleBear]

I can't stand lane assist. I drove my mom's new 3 series and it almost caused two accidents driving around narrow country roads in the first 5 miles, it legitimately feels dangerous and I turned that shit off. Just drive better....

[@Outragous82]

I’m horrible at using my blinkers so I had to turn that shit off 🤣

[@ryangromoll9329]

I have a 2021 Mazda3 and to be honest I don’t know if they did a software update or not but the lane keep assist doesn’t activate until my car is halfway into the next lane…. You can also change in the settings on how aggressive the systems are depending on what you want. Also there is a button on the left side of the steering wheel to completely shut off all the driver assistance stuff, push it once and it’s all off. Love this car and I can’t believe how far Mazda has come in recent years, good job on the video you guys 👍🏼

[@gooniac33]

its horrible!! I turn it off. They have sensitivity settings in the interface but I turn it off. It has been off since the second day I had the car...

[@Karkistoss]

My '19 Megane RS Trophy also has a torsion beam rear end, and you definitely wouldn't know unless you read the spec sheet (like you suggest with this Mazda). It seems to be something that a few manufacturers are moving back towards away from multi link for small hatches and SUVs. I guess it's a cost saving that they don't consider perceptible in terms of handling or comfort.

[@BryonLetterman]

I brake with my left foot, so I definitely turned that warning off. I have the 2020 Mazda3 sedan. I've had zero problems with my car, and I've also killed the lane assist feature.

[@deet4895]

I left foot brake myself, alot of people finds it weird that I drive this way in which my response is "it's the most efficient way to drive, racecar drivers will tell you this".

[@GBCNBSN]

@@deet4895 until you add that tricky third pedal into the mix...

[@deet4895]

@@GBCNBSN You right, the main reason why I left foot brake is because I learned to drive on a manual car and i drove it for years until my mom got rid of it and bought an automatic car, when I made the transition to that vehicle it felt weird not doing anything with my left foot, that's when I started using it to operate the brake pedal.

[@Piketom1]

10:00 this is how I feel about drivers aids too. If you actually need lane keep assist, pre-collision breaking or a backup camera to operate the vehicle, then you are not qualified to have a license. Where I live in New England, those systems DO NOT work during the winter. Either the road is covered in snow and salt so it cannot see the lane or the car is covered and snow and salt cover the sensors so the systems stop working. You cannot count of them to work 100% of the time and I do think they make you a less attentive driver.

[@Coedai_76]

I took my 21 turbo hatch on this road and had an absolute blast! This car handles great with plenty of power.

[@mikequaiser4429]

You can shut down the lane keep in the menus. I have one and that was the first thing I did. That and traction control. I agree with your assessment of this car. Mine is a 2021 non turbo and I really like it.

[@traviswyatt1113]

Mazdas are just fun to drive...had an MX3 that I got 306,000 miles out of before I sold it. Then got a Mazda 3 sedan which currently has 220,000 on it. Looking forward to owning the turbo in the near future!

[@ec_e30]

These Two Takes are great. Really like this format.

[@TMS5100]

Subaru completely abandoned the AWD turbo hatch market. Good to see Mazda stepping up to the plate. Give us a 300hp awd mazdaspeed3!

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

Currently in the US the Golf R is the only AWD hatch manual option

[@wristofkings]

As the owner of a 2020 base 3 hatch, I know you can easily disable the lane departure system and left foot brake alert, and they will stay off. The super-annoying adaptive cruise control can also be disabled for regular cruise, but you have to do it every time unfortunately. It's a very solid and comfortable daily and I like it, though my '16 2.0L hatch felt more responsive on turn-in and was a better-riding car with more rear seat room. I was plenty happy with the older car. Don't need the electronic nannies or 18" wheels, though the extra midrange power from moving up to the 2.5L is nice. My main problem with the current 3 hatch (and especially the turbo) is that I don't really know which market this car is for. If you just want a commuter, Toyota/Honda/Hyundai/Kia will all sell you a more spacious and/or more fuel-efficient 5-door for equal or less money. The main advantage is that Mazda still offers a conventional automatic and natural aspiration, but most buyers in that segment aren't enthusiasts and don't care about CVTs and turbos until they see the repair bills (or they're leasing and just don't care at all). If you're looking for a hot hatch this doesn't have the hardware or tuning to really qualify as one (with stick or without). The 2.5L turbo doesn't have any power up top, its brakes and suspension aren't beefed up for faster driving, and the overall feel is too isolated. You'd be better off with a Type R or GTI. At $35K loaded up it does make a compelling case for itself as a near-luxury car, but I don't know how many people who cross-shop Audi, BMW, Lexus etc. would even deign to look at a Mazda, despite having a much better reliability reputation than the Germans and interior quality on par or better than their lower models. The brand cachet that bougie Karens and Kyles care about just isn't there. *tl;dr* I appreciate what Mazda is trying to do, they're a unique automaker and I still enjoy their cars (already planning on hunting down a used 3 in good shape when the market starts shifting over to electric). But it sucks that they're quickly abandoning their core audience of enthusiasts to chase a slice of the market that will continue to turn their nose up at what they build. If they are forced to ditch the MX-5, Mazda is well and truly dead as a company.

[@henrik1743]

I have the exact same spec but with the additional aero package, it looks incredible. Nothing beats the looks of mazda in that class.

[@JeLifeCoach]

I own a veloster n and I agree - the Mazda 3 with aero package is stunning. I saw one at the store when I was there and it was captivating.

[@CarloStefani]

I always love how you guys can make passionate and interesting videos about a "normal people" car as well as crazy "many $$$" supercars. And the advice is actually useful if you want to buy the thing ;-)

[@aarownsdumbchannel]

The transmission has a torque converter used for starting from a stop only. This is a single clutch transmission.

[@_chipchip]

Are you sure about that? I thought it was just locking up the converter. I know it's supposed to combine the benefits of all "modern" autos, but I thought it was still a normal auto.

[@desertsoldier41]

Its alockup clutch all modern autos have one. Its used to lock the converter and transmission in steady state cruise to lower parasitic loses.

[@_chipchip]

Got to be one of the best (if not the best) looking cars our right now. Especially for the price. Every angle is interesting.

[@Chilloutdesert]

I love having this as a daily. Mazda quickly became on of my favorite reliable car brands thanks to their new philosophy. 🙏 I agree with the lane keep assist. There is though a setting in the infotainment to turn down the sensitivity thankfully.

[@kabong42]

Zack and Matt together for these is incredible

[@nintendad1166]

In case Mazda reads this: I just ordered a Mazda 3 6MT (GT trim). I would 100% have gone with the AWD if it was offered with a Manual Transmisison.

[@gtuttle4]

The lane assist is not to help you stay in your lane, it's to warn you if you are sleeping or texting like most people do these days!

[@KarmaticEvolution]

@TwinTurbo Ray I think you are misusing “humble opinion” in my humble opinion but you do you.

[@davidmarshall6616]

Or fiddling with the infotainment screen which is just as distracting as using a phone. Give me buttons and dials every time.

[@buchajo]

Can’t speak for all lane keep assist on vehicles but in Mazda I can definitely tell you the system proactively assists the steering to return the vehicle to the center of its lane. It’s more than a suggestion or warning. That said .... I don’t like it or need it....

[@gtuttle4]

@@buchajo Turn it off, my wife's Honda gives you the option.

[@buchajo]

@@gtuttle4 I’ve explained in other posts here why I can’t really do that. There is a physical button to the left of the steering wheel that accomplishes that but it also turns off the blind spot monitoring as they appear to be tied together. In the city, in this hatch, the blind spot monitoring is very useful. Maybe there is a way to do it buried in infotainment settings. Will have to look.

[@goviert]

Amen on training driver's over cars!

[@mohammadkamran5862]

“Train drivers to be better” Thank you! I’ve been saying this for so long, I really wish our drivers education would be more strict and train better drivers rather than adding more nannies year after year to make drivers even more lazy. Then they feel like it’s ok to be more and more lazy because the car can do this and that. Really messed up.

[@Games4Days912]

I dont know 1 single person who drives a manual. I dont get why everyone is crying. The turbo is nice AF.

[@AJ-kx7zt]

Watching this while sitting in a mid-trim rental Mazda 3 and I agree on every point, especially the interior and the lane assist system. I've been driving it for the past two weeks in the LA area and it has tried to follow seams in the pavement more than a few times- definitely not fun when passing a semi. The rest of this car is surprisingly good though, especially the interior. Having the infotainment further back on the dash makes a huge difference. 'Sport' mode is hilarious as it shifts at 4800 rpm almost regardless of how I drive it.. so it's more like a tow mode in that regard. It'll be on the list of replacements for my wife's '15 civic coupe for sure!

[@buchajo]

Agreed. I don’t get sport mode either. I shift into manual mode.

[@CPMUNSEY]

Some coilovers and some Michelin PS4S tires and this could be a very fun car to carve up some twisties!👌🏽🔥🔥great job Mazda!! This is a lot of car for 34k$

[@Ddood17]

Ayy I live right by that road, there’s a guy with that exact car who’s up there all the time

[@DaedricFaZe]

In reference to 11:30 i actually turned this feature off, the lane departure assist, because of a few close calls. If i catch a motorcycle i will always move over and the Mazda3 will turn into them so you have to death grip the wheel so the can pass. Or if a semi creeps on to the line ill scoot over a little bit. However the incident i had was in a turn lane. It was in a two lane left turn, and i was in the left most lane and it picked up the wrong lane and turned me right into the next lane that was also turning left. Besides that i love this car, looks great inside and out and i just leave my phone on Bluetooth and don't use the shitty infotainment. It is peppy enough to launch at every red light, and its all about the Smiles/Mile for me. Adaptive Cruise is great, blind spot monitoring integrated with the HUD. I just love it.

[@andrewgarin2486]

Great job on the review guys...I'm loving my Mazda3 so much and watching all the KZbin reviews....those windy roads are fun to watch....kudos to your camera staff and putting it all in a very professional show.

[@ziich1]

Doesnt the golf r start at like 45k base? That is almost 10k over this fully loaded Mazda

[@Wind_slash0]

this would be a big upgrade for me from an 05 xrs as a dd. i will miss the downshifts though. just waiting on that corolla gr with the yaris gr engine/drivetrain..

[@tedjohnson64]

Totally agree, lane keep assist is horrible. Test drive a VW Tiguan and twice it actually steered into oncoming traffic! Apparently it was confused by the poor condition of the painted dividing line. Found several identical complaints at NHTSA, so my car wasn’t a one-off anomaly.

[@MrChristopherMolloy]

I'm considering the CX-30 Turbo, essentially a lifted Mazda 3 Turbo. Any thoughts?

[@gtab6936]

Check out the most recent SavageGeese video. They spoke pretty highly of it, barring some small criticisms.

[@MrChristopherMolloy]

@@gtab6936 Yes, I saw it. Thanks.

[@Suction_]

The cx30 is the better buy. Especially for resale, because everyone wants a crossover. Ive had both as loaners in N/A form, I have a cx5 turbo. I think for fun, the 3 may be the choice, but for more room and better resale, the 30 is the better choice. Plus ground clearance in my area is nice where the roads suck

[@MrChristopherMolloy]

@@Suction_ Thanks. I tend to agree with that assessment.

[@Suction_]

@@MrChristopherMolloy I would say though, for not much more you can get the cx5 turbo. The 3 and 30 turbos are essentially the same in price, but you can get a GTR or carbon edition for 30-35. Bigger car, but more room and IRS over the torsion beam. 21s have the 10 inch display now over the old 7 or 8 inch

[@danielstoscup755]

I always stick around to say with Matt: “Remember!... always fight your tickets”. Same with Jay Leno’s “Beep beep” at the end of his videos.

[@rileyhaynes4669]

Hi Matt and Zach, I'm a long-time fan of the show and Mazda sales consultant in Minnesota. I'm so glad you're getting to drive some of the current line up because Mazda, while their infotainment is lagging the competition, they do a great job giving you physical knobs and buttons for the things you adjust most often. I'm really looking forward to your CX-9 review because I think that 2.5T motor will make sense in its original shell.

[@everythingdiy]

Bring back the Mazdaspeed!

[@Loooooooooooooooool]

lane keep assist and the stock tires are my biggest complaint with the car.

[@birani123]

I liked the chased car view from behind, it shows how car the handles the road

[@jareknowak8712]

Nice looking car, which is rare these days.

[@JMartinni]

The idea for lane-assist is a good one, assisting the driver in keeping the car in the lane and reminding the driver to keep gripping the wheel absolutely is useful for cases where the driver gets distracted (say by kids in the rear seats), falls asleep for a split-second, etc. These things absolutely happen, with no relation to "driver skill", and I have no doubt that system saves lives in those cases. Problems crop up when either the system doesn't work properly, is annoying to use so people disable it, or works in a way that allows people to cheat it to avoid having to pay attention to the road. If it works well and can be disabled for spirited driving there is no reason to get riled up about its existence.

[@escapenguin]

Always look forward to reviews with Zach.

[@mbclk65amg]

Loving this review format guys!

[@wittwer427]

The only time I've found when I like lane keep assist is when it has been raining and its dark and it is really hard to see the lines in those conditions, the lane keep assist has an easier time finding the lines.

[@robertcelebre7247]

Good to see you guys together

[@Dunkaroos248]

Got a cx5 for the wife and like it so much I’m considering another Mazda as a commute car for myself.

[@solocamo3654]

Enjoyed the 2017 Mazda 3 base the few times I've driven it. Really down on power, but the car handles great even on eco tires. Shame they couldn't keep the rear suspension as the torsion beam is a downgrade on the new ones. This with 20-30 more horsepower, keep AWD, add a 6 - speed manual and a proper rear suspension would have been my next daily.

[@Love2Cruise]

Just get a Golf R?

[@gr8weight]

You keep saying $35000 but isn't the Turbo sedan version identical with respect to specifications and performance and starting at just over $30,000? That five grand less is a big difference and makes it even a better value with nearly no competition , right?

[@Morpheuus88]

You know you can actually disable the left foot braking warning, right...Mazda...amazing. And you can disable the lane assists and warnings as well and here in Italy on a lot of hill roads the lanes are just 1,5 cars wide so you will be cutting quite a bit Too bad in EU we do not get the 2,5 Turbo AWD version but the Skyactive-X 6MT is quite sweet

[@Crysmatic]

such handsome and smartly designed cars. definitely punching above its weight

[@colecampagna6302]

At 4:20 you’re so right that section of road is such a blast!

[@bomfunk77]

Completely agree if you can't stay in centre of a lane, shouldn't be fucking driving at all

[@scottcooneymusic6736]

No manual with the turbo. Of course, there's always a caveat with. Why can't we just have it all???

[@alexclapp1933]

Follow cam in the BMW was great, would love to see more in future two takes

[@rexsingh]

I love the look of these.

[@mxcnbigboyz619]

After watching this I immediately searched to see if you can turn the lane departure correction off and thank god you can

[@ryankwan1934]

Mazda is really aggressive with the pricing on this in Canada. The Golf R has climbed another $2k and is up to $46,000 here in Canuckistan. A loaded Mazda 3 Sport GT (including $450 for that gorgeous Soul Red paint) is $36,000 CAD. That's an incredible deal. It's at the top of my wife's list to replace the Golf R once (if...) COVID-19 ends.

[@WAYTOOCOMPLICATED]

Two takes are great, like the back and forth 👍👍

[@joelthorne7434]

Nice review! Beautiful car however that low front splitter is impractical.

[@mindspinn311]

Touring? This is a Premium Plus trim. The touring was left behind in 2018.

[@Xlorntabis]

During covid was working from home so took the opportunity to cleaned my valves, get the injectors serviced with new seals, and get a new tune. Will be sticking with my Speed3, just not tempted by this despite its all wheel drive. I would miss my standard and hooligan-ness of the speed. lol. If I had to get a new car, it would be the new BRZ which stinks cause I've driven mazdas most of my life. Hopefully mazda will give us something funner in the future to tempt.

[@jbaguam80]

Agreed. I have a 2008 speed 3. I installed the cork sport injector sleeve seals.

[@drewp25831]

Have u driven one. Especially a turbo AWD model. They have really tweaked everything to perfection and with it not changing anything major over the past few years they’re really able to dial it in. I’ recently bought a 23 turbo carbon edition. Which is way cheaper than the premium + version. But only lacks a few of the aero bits and a few other small things that don’t matter much. I was able to get the turbo AWD for around 27500. With a 7 year 100000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. Including a warranty for tires and rim replacement in the event they’re damaged. Really happy with it.

[@jackfrost8854]

Great insight on the negatives of LKAS but on my 2019 Ridgeline sport its great against wicked side winds on the highway(if it can pick up the lines your golden).

[@dverdin55]

You can tell Zack really loves his M3 because he has a jacket to match his amber turn signals. Joking aside, I really dig this dual driver review. You guys compliment each other well. Keep up the good work guys!

[@TheSmokingTirePodcast]

HA. That was a creative M3 burn.

[@Zanpaa]

The placement of the chase cam to show the roundel was the detail that stood out to me!

[@zaerrius6939]

Gosh I want one JUST like this the color, the interior, all the luxurious options, I'm definitely getting this soon.

[@marcinfil3673]

I suggest when in manual sport mode turning TC off unleashed extra power and makes the turbo cars more engaging

[@derekjarman1638]

100% agree with Matt on the driver intervention crap on new cars! Learn how to drive and stay focused instead!

[@ryanjones7202]

This thing is DECEIVINGLY quick!

[@matthewhoover6154]

My 2014 Mazda 3 6 spd hatch has over 275k miles on it... no work done to the engine. I'm looking at possibly upgrading, but idk, I kinda want to see how long my current one lasts. I hope they built this motor as well and sound deadened the interior better.

[@andreyka64]

Great meeting you yesterday Matt !

[@GTE_Channel]

Knowing Mazda this engine will free up a lot of HP with chiptuning, like, a lot! They deliberately keep the hp low on higher rpms when stock.

[@kray97]

I get 87 for long road trips, keeps the gas bill a little lower and the extra HP you get with 93 is better for city driving anyway.

[@Casey_J96]

Seems like a good deal. Looks good in and out and that’s decent power for a hatch. If the budget was there a manual would’ve been a great option though. Sure this is probably at the low end of their sales, but they kinda cornered themselves in to that niche. Haven’t offered a hatch this competitive since the speed3

[@Extratone]

Just another reminder: you guys are good at this.

[@bbdoook]

I like the chase cam

[@alistairharris7891]

You can change the settings on the lane keep assist and warnings. At least you can on the cx5 so don’t see why it would be any different

[@R3LF13]

This is what I hate about driver assit features: it's not that people can't do it themselves, it's that they want to divide their attention to other things. But then the manufacturer tells them to maintain attention while using it, even though that in actuality defeats the whole utility of the feature. The driver is being unsafe, the manufacturer is being disingenuous, and the whole thing promotes dangerous driving.

[@EsotericOrderJ]

I have the sedan version prefer it looks wise to the hatch, I love it.

[@TheSuburban15]

Agree. Really can't stand the c-pillar design of the hatch.

[@bearrorist5658]

Considering this as a daily driver counterpart to my NA miata. Seems like exactly what I want, fun but a little more composed and comfortable than a true hot hatch.

[@A_guan]

Wished it came with a performance handling package. That's the one of the few things stopping me from getting this car

[@drewp25831]

Have u driven one. Especially a newer one. They have really tweaked everything to perfection and with it not changing anything major over the past few years they’re really able to dial it in. I’ recently bought a 23 turbo carbon edition. Which is way cheaper than the premium + version. But only lacks a few of the aero bits and a few other small things that don’t matter much. I was able to get the turbo AWD for around 27500. With a 7 year 100000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. Including a warranty for tires and rim replacement in the event they’re damaged. Really happy with it.

[@JDubbs07]

1:30 that gloss black trim is scratched to hell.

[@MrAntoniorey]

This is the premium plus. The pedal and brake can be turned off in the system settings. All safety features can be turned off at the touch of one button before you drive. Mazda just makes beautiful cars.

[@hakaishinkage9899]

It's got more power than the Mazdaspeed 3 and torque so I'd call it a hot hatch for sure.