2019 Mazda 3 AWD - The Most Desirable Compact Car?
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#Mazda has always excelled at building cars that truly stand out from the competition. When the original #Mazda3 was introduced, it showed the world that compact cars didn't have to be boring, you didn't have to buy a luxury brand to get a desirable small car. Over the years, Mazda built a strong reputation for sporty cars and as we move to the 4th generation of this very successful name, the 2019 model looks to be the most premium ever. This is the first Mazda product to introduce their #KODO design 2.0 which elevates the new model even further into the premium space within the segment. While we would like to see the company add a turbo engine option, the long awaited SkyActiv-X engine is apparently still coming, though we're going to have to wait a bit longer for it in America.
Hey guys! We didn’t get a chance to drive the manual transmission because by the time we got back, it was just bad rush hour traffic in downtime Sacramento. We’ll plan to do a full review of it back in DC when Mazda loans us the car at a later date. Hope you all enjoyed the long awaited Mazda3 review!
Thank you, you also forgot to review the sound system, it is supposed to be much better than the previous one.
Thanks RR and Sofyan. I'm wanting the new 3 but dislike the visibility and worst rear legroom. Wish the middle hump was flat.
I heard the engine in this car is direct injection? If I buy this car, do I have to worry about carbon build up when the car gets older?
How bad is the rear visibility in the hatch?
👍👍🇸🇦
Before my dad took his own life and died, i remember him talking about choosing this car. Well, whenever we'd talk about cars, he always tells me to buy an suv, but a day before he died, he told me how he likes my choice and thats the mazda 3
I'm here just for the soft touch materials
I took wagers as to whether the glove box was damped and lined with felt...
And the piano black plastic everywhere...
What about the door?
I’m just here to see if the GLOVEBOX IS LINED WITH FELT
Im more of a red stiching guy. Thats what im looking for
New key fob? *Sofyan's soul can depart to heaven in peace*
Not yet. There is still Nissan
LMAO 😂😂
Nissan needs to take notes. So sick of that ugly fob nissan has been using for 15 years. 😂
The new fob sucks though. Key is too light/cheap feeling for it's size and the buttons are wayyy too small. I work at a Mazda dealer and my coworkers agree.
how about the sound of the door when you close it?
Mazda's kodo design language never fails to amaze , always having some of the best designs in the class , this is no exception. ❤️
I just hope the grille doesn't get bigger with the next redesign.
Like the old one design. Can not wait for New Rx-7, IF toyota did a supra. Mazda won't be far behind.
Because they copied Infiniti
Mazdas styling gets dated fast.
@@bertlee3470 I agree it's only nice for 1-2.5 years then it looks over styled
The red interior is 😍beautiful😍. Mazda nailed the color choice.
@TheArcade12 I love the LC 500. People give me shit about the grille but damn do I love it lol
it is a burgundy cranberry wine red
Exterior you mean?
I really like that gray as well.
If you like red, which I don't.
Hide the Mazda badges, and this car looks upscale enough to be mistaken for a luxury small car. I can't believe I'm saying this, but this is probably the first "economy" car that is my dream car.
JN DSTY its logo looks bad to you?
I never said it looked bad.
I agree!
alex h There’s nothing wrong with the Mazda badge. I think that what he means is that people are impressed by names. Most people are more impressed when they see a Lexus, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz logo. If you saw the Mazda 3, without the Mazda badge, you would think this car belongs in the same class as a Lexus IS, Audi A3 etc. The new Mazda 3 has a more upscale look than the previous generation.
@@asdfghjqwertyu1858 Wow, people dont read well. I agree with you. I test drove one of these in 2013 and I may get in the 2019...it looks amazing.
Man, Mazda can't win. I keep hearing "I wish Mazda would do this, wish they'd do that..." If they did then it wouldn't be an affordable small car.
and i'd say its slow because its awd
Exactly!! Buy a GT already and stop nit picking.
I agree,
Umm, well when Toyota and Honda are doing it for affordable prices, Mazda is going to need to step it up if they want sales.
I keep hearing " put a manual with awd". Fuck this. Even mazda put a manual those people wont pay a dollar
Smooth and elegant lines will age well for sure. This will look good for a long time. Striking today, and age gracefully for 10+ years
agreed, this design would definitely age well.
Just like the first gen
Mazdas don't age well.
Mazda RX-7 from the 90s is still one of the best looking cars ever. Agreed
I agree ✌🏻✌🏻
came here to hear the door sound
Sofyan is the kind of guy that reviews the door sound but not the sound system
My kind of guy
7:16 for open 8:12 for close
Doorgasm, huh?
Love it
I love the tail light design. It brings back some of that classic Mazda styling, almost like a modernized version of the first generation 3. I wasn't crazy about the back end of the last generation, I always thought it looked kind of messy even when it first came out.
I have owned 4 Mazda’s. This will be my 5th.
How have they held up?
TheBlooRayChannel wonderful. Never any issues.
@@rdnylennox I'm a toyota guy. But looking to upgrade my forever reliable 2011 Corolla with something that has a little more power. If there is one criticism, it's that the Rolla is SLOW. But in 10 years of ownership, 103k miles later, problems = zero. As expected. How long have you had yours?
TheBlooRayChannel since 2017
I've got a new job lined up here soon and I'm lookin at a 2019/2020 Maz 3 for purchase by the end of this year. Really can't wait to get my hands on this.
Mazda is always going above and beyond. The new Mazda 3 is nothing different 🙏🏿🙏🏿 my future first car
Can't believe how they are able to price it so competitively, considering their material choices and in house engineering for all the components. Mazda is extremely underrated in the car industry. The door sound is very solid and exudes German car quality with absolutely no center console flex when hustled about.
Best in class interior and you forgot to mention the improved bose sound system
He mentioned easily twice that Mazda was more obsessive-compulsive on exactly WHERE to place the speakers for the best sound...
Plus, I wonder if the speakers placed at the top of the door panels as opposed to the foot wells was the smartest move SOLELY because the potential for water damage to the speakers (particularly from your feet accidentally throwing snow off on a cold winter's morning ONTO the speaker) would always be there...
Bose is just a brand. Hyped a lot as well. Some say "No highs, no lows, must be a Bose."
@@exothermal.sprocket exactly what I was going to say, overpriced and mediocre, just very cleverly marketed....I was actually disappointed when I saw they'd gone with bose for the 'premium' audio
@@martinarscott3524 Not many audio systems are impressive, even in the "premium" offering. It usually just becomes a trim-upgrade dangling carrot to get people to buy into thousands more dollars worth of stuff that cost the manufacturer a few hundred dollars probably. If someone wants outstanding sound, better to get the basic audio and upgrade it aftermarket.
Lifted_Above the sound is very good. Sit in the car and listen to it......
No CVT no Turbo this thing is the nicest in class
That interior (especially in red) looks better than some near luxury/luxury automaker. The hatch looks really Italian, if you put an Alfa badge on it, I would believe it's a new Brera.
I own a Mazda 3 and have never been a hatch guy but man it looks better as a hatch.
I´ve always been a hatch guy but this gen I´ll give the sedan the green light. The new hatch just doesn´t click with me.
Saw these exact two new Mazda 3s on the highway with this color. Man they looked good! I may go to the Mazda dealership and explored the car for fun.
That's my plan, too! Granted, I'll probably run my 2016 6 into the ground before signing off on one...
Towards the end of looking at literally EVERY car, it was a coin flip between the 6 or the 3 hatch...
Plus, idek how many internal bugs, problems, etc this car will have at launch (heard the all new Accord is VERRRRY problematic at the moment), so I'll buy mid-late-way through the generation so I get the most solid version possible...
That's a good idea. Unfortunately salesman ruin the whole thing
@@schwenda3727 lesson learn never get first year model products. I'm learning it the hard way. I'm sure we'll see issues coming up.
@@nickr3441 usually I can get around that. My brother and I have been working on how to explore cars without any hassles.
My dad's 2014 Mazda3 has over 200k kms and never had a single issue/complaint. This is a car I'll be looking forward to buying after they finish all recalls & updates for this gen.
That's great to hear, but still, the 2014 model was the worst model year for 3rd gen 3's.
@@logicalnerd1517 yeah, I heard that, BUT in that same breath I hear a couple people in some places on the internet with 2014-2015's with around 150k miles with very miniscule issues.
If both are the case, then these things will quickly become the used car purchase CHAMP that will likely propel even more new car sales for Mazda in the medium term future...
Goes to show one should wait on buying a redesigned car until the manufacturer has worked the bugs out.
2.5 naturally aspirated with a manual. Beautiful interior. Best compact car in my opinion.
Exactly
Mazda is the perfect balance of so many things-affordability, reliability, luxury, joy to drive. You just can’t go wrong with one
Really impressive considering it feels like every manufacturer spends all their R&D money on improving their truck/SUV interiors. Finally a small car that also has a up to date interior
Sedan looks more classy. Hatch looks more sporty. I would get the hatch.
I share the same sentiment. I already have the '16 Mazda 6 iGT, so I'd go for the M3 hatchback awd this time. I love the polymetal grey with the red interior, it's just so gorgeous!
Wish the sedan came if 5 speed .
Test drove awd today. Drove my mom's last gen mazda 3 up to look at them (currently out of a car) i feel this thing was night and day in comparison . Felt much quieter, smoother, more comfortable and just laid out alot cleaner making it feel bigger inside. Hers did feel a little quicker but I assume that's because of the added awd weight. The sound system is also a huge step up and just a much more appealing car. This is a perfect daily commuter and should be at the top of the list for anyone shopping in this segment.
....now I'm extremely optimistic with how Mazda might kill it with the next generation 6...
Loving the new Mazda 3 overall!
I'mJustFarhan gonna b the same as the 3 don’t expect to much differences
I'm hoping they offer a fastback version of the 6. If they do, I'd take the 6 over a cx5
The next mazda6 will have AWD
I'mJustFarhan WOOF !! I’m also excited about the 6 - it’s going to SLAY and put “luxury” brands, as well as mainstream brand - On Notice!
I got my fingers and toes crossed. I got high hopes if this 3 is any indication. The 6 is my Jam!
17 Mazda 6 GT owner here and I would trade it for the new 3 with awd
I own one as well but don't know if I'd make that statement just yet, however I thought that color combo on the hatch was stunning!!
A lot of people on here: “I love the mazda 3, best car”..... goes out and buys a civic or corolla instead 🤷🏽♂️
A Civic maybe but surely not a Corolla.
Oh man why am i broke??? I love this thing, its not some cookie cutter grotesque design like alot of the competition.
Oh man why won't my 2003 Protege5 die so I can buy this thing?? :D ;)
@@haydn-db8z careful what you wish for...
Kershaw Silverado, look for the (now) last gen hatch with heated seats, a moonroof, if not... I know they had a couple with a heated wheel, but I'm almost certain it's like finding a needle in a haystack used...
Putang ina mo.
"Clint doesn't like the thickness from the back"
I love that C-Pillar!
That's a Ferrari interior without paying a Ferrari car price
Tiberianexcalibur without a Ferrari engine and badge
@@good-tn9sr I don't know what that dude was smoking. If he had compared it to a bmw or mercedes, i would have said ok but he went 0-100 real quick
james Gand ikr lol
@@jamesgand828 this is actually a better interior than any new Mercedes. Especially with their creeky piano black hard plastics and lacking infotainment (Mercedes). You can't base your opinion on status.
@@jamesgand828 it's called a hyperbole...
Its really a good time to love sedans , the public shift to stupid SUVs made car manufacturers put everything they have ( design , features , power ) into the sedan segment to make it more appealing .. good job mazda definitely the best looking car in its segment ..
Mazda is really going for a luxury look, love that💪🏻👌🏻
I have seen lot of reviews online and having been reading and studying about cars since I was 13, I highly recommend watching redline reviews. Amazing presentation and good inside information about cars. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!! Peace out from London.
Hey Mazda, are you listening? Okay now, since you've finally fixed the infotainment issues, all you need to make this a best in category is to add the turbo.
The car is beautiful and well made so what exactly is stopping you?
People like you who ask for all this shit but won’t buy it.
skyactiv x is much more creative than turbo, better to suggest this go to the hood rather than turbo
Turbos are for pussies
If they add a turbo they will likely need to beef up the internals if they are running 16 lbs of boost. Turbo plus internals probably means 3k more in price. Also they would need to beef up the transmission before you know it you're spending 32k on a car.
Turbo means less reliable, also over time far more fuel consumption. I'll stick with NA. Only time you would need a turbo would be if you live in higher elevations.
Long awaited, fantastic, thorough review. Something to add, the 2014-16 2.0L was actually rated up to 30 city, 41 hwy!
Since then, through 2018, nothing has changed under the hood, so I'm sure the variation was due mostly to EPA regulations.
Same weight?
What a beautiful car... I knew it was a good idea to wait for this one. I thought the last gen was pretty but this one is the next level
Previous-gen hatch was gorgeous in every single color, which is a rarity. This new gen hatch is stunning in person, but oddly not so much in pics/video. Anyone who doesn't like the look owes it to themselves to visit a dealer lot and check it out themselves. :)
You own this car? I may be buying one tomorrow myself.
Mazda has set the standard for interior quality in the mainstream segment. Great on Mazda!
I've been waiting for your review of the new Mazda3.
Well you sure are a happy camper aren't ya?
After I saw the updated Mazda3 at Geneva, I've been scouring UA-cam for new reviews. Took a while for people to get on it but glad to see it's definitely not going under the radar!
I'm only waiting on Straight Pipes now that Forrest and Sofyan reviewed it :)
@@iamthedutchbro You would be too if you were driving the beautiful new Mazda3 AWD & handsome "Mr Clint" beside you!!
I almost never use the touch screen functionality in my 2017 Mazda 3, I wouldn't miss the lack of it. Give me ventilated seats and Mazdaspeed and I'm sold.
I'm really digging the new interior, the build quality looks as good as the Golf GTI. The lack of ventilated/cooled seats is a let down and I would pay extra for it. The back of the sedan reminds of the old TSX which I alway liked and the hatch reminds of the beautiful Alfa Giulia hatchback.
Love that they moved the rear plate to the bumper... WHERE IT BELONGS ON EVERY CAR!
Buying luxury cars makes less and less sense, these compact cars now have all the tech that you will ever need
It is important to buy the high dollar luxury cars, that way you can prove to your neighbors that you can be in more debt than them... :)
I love my 2018 Mazda3 hatch. With the seats down, I can fit a 6’ surfboard, and it feels like a luxury car compared to my previous Honda Fit. That being said, I wish Mazda sold the 6 wagon here in the US. The extra length and refinement would be nice, plus there’s no real competition in the mid size class.
Love that hatchback. It just emulates class and charm.
I’m older, I want a manual trans, Mazda 3 Speed! Actually I want Mazda 6 Speed.
They could make a competitor to the Type R, I’m SO glad you mentioned that!
Toguro 100% i got a 2007 Speed6 lol. Seriously looking at these as a new daily though, keep the Speed6 as a project/weekend car since I’ve kept the miles off of it, only 80k miles
Looks sleek, I like the body lines
Beautiful car. I love the design. It still looks great. Inside and out Mazda engineers know how to make a car look stylish.
The Grey color with red interior wooow
Between you and your camera man. You guys do a dam good job on these reviews. Keep up the good work.
Weird, I'm in Canada and the backup camera we get has tregectory and we have backup sensors, and heated steering wheel
Jake LeBlanc different market same goes to US market we b getting things Canadians don’t b getting in their cars but most of the time ya b getting better features
US version also doesn't get auto-dimming side-view mirrors. :/
Justin f Keep rubbing it in, will ya?
Does Canada get an awd manual. If so I wonder if I have it exported to us lol
Is Canadian getting the Euro-spec 3???
If they add front seat ventilation, 360 degree camera, rear seat air vents, and heated steering wheel, and touch screen infotainment. And 250 hp-300hp turbo, it would be 👌🏼
Your quality of production has shot up for the introductory camera shots! Keep up the good work.
lol the tight shots on the red car? those are stock shots. The drone stuff definitely isn't his either
Mazda is just killing it these days. Interesting to see all the new interior bits that will be making it's way over to the next gen CX-9 and the rest of their line up.
This is coming from a Lexus driver that's a damn good-looking motor
Excellent review Sofyan, as ever. You and Alex from AlexonAutos have become my ‘go to’ reviewers whenever I want a clear and concise car review, even if I am on the other side of the Pacific in Oz. It still interests me to see how differently the same manufacturer equips essentially the same car for different markets. In Australia, the Mazda3 seems to be spec’d somewhat higher, model for model, than the USA. For example, we get rear HVC vents on all but the base model (so it’s obviously possible) although we don’t get AWD, which considering our lack of snow, is not really an issue. And we still get the option of the 2.0 litre engine on lower spec models (3 of the 6 spec levels). We also get a unique for Australia suspension set up designed for our generally poorer road surfaces, at least in rural areas. It gives Oz Mazda’s a handling edge over Europe and North America, helped by only fitting summer tyres locally.
Once again, a great review. Thank you.
From what I've read Mazda loves Australia. They provide better equipped models and more engine choices (including diesels) than in other markets and it shows in their strong sales figures down under.
Looks very good. Mazda should really capitalize on a speed 3 especially with Ford focus out of the business this could be really good as a hot hatch
Awd speed3 would be an amazing car
Would Mazda's existing 2.5T power plant worked into this little car do the job for that? Give it even more serious performance numbers to wipe smirks off the faces of even Lexus IS & German luxury owners on top of the (near) luxury thing Mazda's been shooting for all decade..?
Dan bish I would totally consider a turbo 3. I have the current gen 6 GT and love it though my biggest concern is lack of power. I suspect they will offer a GT and/or Signature trim in the next year or two on the 3 with the turbo 2.5 as an option, next to the X engine if this model follows a similar pattern with 3’s and 6’s of the most recent generations.
Micheal Stillabower true, but then again Ford has decided to stop making ALL of its cars except the mustang. Sadly it’s an SUV world we live in. I think I’d get a GTI or GLI over this, although the AWD is very compelling at this price point. A Golf R if you can even find one is selling at MSRP for 40K +. If they gave this sedan a bigger engine, I think they’d steal a lot of Audi A3 and MBZ A class buyers. The interior is very premium and reminds me of the A3.
@@benvernick then why are they still making cars like this
That hatch is sick WTG Mazda you more then knocked it out of the park. Growing up my folks had a 626 that was loaded and it did us VERY VERY WELL.
Touch screens in cars are not practical. Switches work and don't need improvement. If it's not broke, don't fix it.
360 camera, pano sunroof, heated steering wheel, ventilated seats, etc, etc etc.... keep adding all that stuff - keep adding $$$. The car has what it needs for the class its in.
I just wished the sedan had the red interior
FINALLY! Thank you Sofyan! Been waiting for so long!!!! It’s finally here!!!!
I am doing research on this vehicle and your video is very informative! Thank you! It truly is a beautiful and sophisticated vehicle!
For some reason I'm loving the sedan more than the hatch. Usually it's the other way around. Great review as always🚘
Wow, that interior! If you were to cover up the Mazda badge, I would have guessed it was a Porsche!
I would like to know what you're smoking
The sedan is definitely the better looking one IMHO... You nailed the hatch look with the jelly bean comparison... or to go extreme, a squished down AMC Pacer...
Looks like a good car. The reviews are good by the way. Best of luck to the channel
Very good reviews btw. I owned several Mazda, including 2012 Speed, I traded in my 2017 CX3 GT with Tech package for a new 2019 Mazda3 AWD sedan. Just love the ZOOM ZOOM!
So Strange about all the feature you said that are missing, they are available here in Canada. For example, a heated steering wheel, 360° camera with turning lines and with much better graphics.
@@ForestFrog13 it's not.... Wth I swear I saw it when I test drove it 😟
I have a 2015 Mazda sedan that I bought new and has been my daily driver since 2015. I travel almost 80 miles round trip daily to work and back and I have 80k on the odometer. I live in upstate NY and the snow here can get pretty gnarly so I have to equip it with studded snows so I don't get killed on my commute. The only complaint I have after 4 years is when the snow gets deep I am pretty much a snowplow with the clearance. I love the fact that they use a real automatic transmission instead of a CVT. I will never buy a CVT. Mazda truly makes a fun car to drive and I probably will keep this thing till it falls apart and get another 3 when its dead in the dirt. I love my Mazda 3.
That red and black interior is giving me all kinds of life!! I must have!
Please Mazda put the 2.5T in the 3. Please!
Ken L prefer skyactiv X!
After 6 turbo engines, I miss na.
The car inspires forward-thinking, like you want to get going tomorrow - you start pressing accelerator today.
First time the sedan looks better and more desirable to me.
Bless you sir for 60 fps. 24/30 are outdated and the industry needs to march forward.
The SkyActiv-X 2.0 engine won't be much faster than the 2.5, if at all. It is designed to improve economy and emissions while providing comparable power, hence it is being released first in the European market where fuel is expensive and emissions regs are getting quite tough. You can only hope that Mazda will stick the 2.5T in, which I personally think is well inline with a 'premium' car approach (most premium brands offer high powered engine options, let alone 'sport' variants).
In general the European market, and perhaps Japan, gets the Mazda3 in a more premium and high-tech configuration than the US (e.g. 360 parking camera with trajectory, adaptive headlights), but the US gets more powerful engines, due to market demand.
It's nice that Mazda offers integrated Navigation as a Dealer installed option. Wish more automakers would do the same so it would be available on more trims.
Test drove the new 2019 hatchback today. I currently have a 2014 GT 2.5L Mazda 3 sedan with the automatic. I was surprised the automatic on my tester was shifting sloppily. My 2014 has a much better transmission. Not sure if they changed it since then but its definitely not as nice as the previous generation.
I am extremely disappointed the heated steering wheel isn't available in the USA anymore. I was really looking forward to finally having that on my new car and now need to decide if I want to get another Mazda 3 since that's not an option. I am also disappointed the navigation and auto dimming mirror isn't included in the top-end trims like my current version.
They killed it on the interior quality and the NVH is improved over the previous generation. I also didn't notice any difference in the way the car handles with the torsion beam. The hatchback does have some serious blindspots and you need to rely more on the safety systems.
Mazda, bring more of the premium features you have available in the Canadian market to the USA. I want a heated steering wheel, auto-dimming and folding side mirrors, auto dimming rearview mirror, backup camera with trajectory, backup parking sensors, and a 360 camera. Oh, and I also want the Skyactiv X engine too. Then you can justify the $30K price tag.
More like 36k or more.
38000 in canada ...??????
Mazda 6 is already fast back. Also the Mazda 6 is killing it but people dont test drives beautiful cars that drives better than luxury cars
Not that I personally drive a automatic myself but the last thing this beautiful car needs is more gears. More gears means more hunting for the right gear.
Excellent review though as always!
Very right. 6 gears are more than enough. We don't want it to shift like a CVT with numerous gear ratios.
@@SS-wm1wy more power would solve that problem not more gears 200ish hp would be great in this car, considering Mazda added more weight.
I don't see Mazda ever adding a CVT to their cars at least in my life time.
Mazda did a absolute great job with this re design i can only imagine how the new 6 is going to look and i can’t wait 😍😍
If it had a panoramic sunroof it would be perfect
Alejandro San Miguel it’s not needed as it adds 200 lbs and when it needs to be replaced it is stupid in price.
Got my 2019 in crystal blue yesterday! Love it already!
Simply best in class !!! I wish they would put the turbo motor. I really like it
Great review! Mazda add heated steering wheel, ventilated seats, vents in the rear along with heated seats. Other than that BEAUTIFUL car keep up the great work and ill keep buying your cars. I'm on my 3rd Mazda. Gave up Toyota, Lexus, to stick with you guys. We get A LOT for our $$$. I couldn't talk myself into spending $30k plus higher tag in a Audi so i decided to get a 2018 Mazda6 signature instead, and I'm so happy i did. Because i love your products and you listen to your customers. Ill take the mazda3 hatch in gray, its very different and sexy, just add those extra bells and whistles 😉👍.
If they offer that 2.5 Turbo with a Manual hatch? Take my money!
Now if they mated that with their AWD system, then I WILL make them take my money.
Wont happen.
I wished the red interior was available on the sedan. If they would have added ventilated seats I would truly call it premium. Still, a great evolution
I like the hatch. Alfa esque
@Jerome H It reminds me of the Brera as well.
I'm from Europe and currently driving my old Audi A3 TDI with 140hp, but a couple of years ago I've been in New Zealand for a while and daily driving the previous Mazda 3 with the 2.0 165hp engine (non turbo). It was pretty good, the chassis and steering was way better, I just felt the need for more power only once going uphill on a mountain road (Tongariro), but in any other condition, that engine was more than adequate and enough torquey. And you can trust me, I've been driving turbos since 2003...
Here in Italy, the new Mazda 3 is available only as a hatch and with the 2.0 hybrid 122hp gasoline or the 1.8 turbo diesel 116 hp (they're slow but enjoyable thanks to the fabulous chassis). In Europe we usually get a little stiffer suspensions and AT with better software (sporty, faster). That was confirmed by some of our journalists testing both US and EU version of the car. Next month or at least in September we will get the new SkyactiveX 2.0 SCCI with the hybrid module and optional AWD. I went to the dealer and I really like the look, way better than in pictures. The dealer told me that in Europe we are getting the hybrid module because of homologation and marketing: there's this hybrid-electric craze here... millennials just want electric self driving cars...iPhones on wheels.
On startup does there really need to be that many beeps? That would get very old
Put on your seatbelt and shut the door before you press start. No beeping....
Not sure when this was shot but drove up to Virginia City NV from south Reno today (3/24/19) and have to say they banked the corners like they know you'll speed... really the perfect way to feel the steering, brakes and transmission mapping. Just be wary of the wild horses!! Our '17 Optima SXL felt suburb!!
Cannot believe that the IRS is gone. Mazda mechanically cheapened the 3 greatly to give it a luxury interior. No manual transmission is another huge mistake. And for the price, I'd personally spend a little bit more money for the larger Mazda 6.
Initially I thought the same, but there is a video out there that explains in great detail, how Mazda re-engineered the torsion beam as we know it, to provide the level of comfort and response that we all love about Mazdas.They said It also created a much quieter cabin in the new model vs using the IRS.
Man i wish my country didnt require a front license plate. What a gorgeous design
Give us the a turbo AWD 3 Mazda!
They made them in 1988 and 1989. Mazda 3 GTX.
that red interior catches me off guard in every single review. beautiful.
Mazda, please make sports cars that are premium, not premium cars that are sporty. The people who look at your cars dont want a civic or a Corolla, they want a 3 but we want to make the risk of investing in your brand, for something that gives me way more performance than the stalwart brands, yall are about average, change that and I bet people will buy.
Nello Bottari that’s Exactly what they are doing:
Mazda 6, CX9, and CX5 !!
Each have Turbo option, and AWD.
This 3 has AWD option only, so far. However, the 3 and the Miata are the only ones left that don’t have Turbo- so I agree w you : Making a Sport-tubed premium 3 would be a logical next step!
Turbo in the 3? Or Miata?
It’s probably not coming until they debut the SkyActiv X (late this year or summer next year- my guess is the latter option- sigh)
@@nextleveljourney6612 cx 5 has turbo too
tom martin agh !! You’re right :)
It’s Definitely showing Mazda is Upping their Level - across their entire lineup. Nello Bottari - we are looking at you hehe
@@nextleveljourney6612 you're not wrong! I'll admit I'm biased cuz I'm so close to committing to a Mazda product I'm just waiting on that sport factor (turbo) for the 3, or a new 6 with new platform or AWD!
In Canada the heated steering wheel is available. Button is in that blank spot next to the driver's heated seat. Also the manual is available in the base model as well as the 2.0L base engine. The mid-trim and beyond gets the 2.5L with manual or automatic. No manual with AWD same as everyone else.
Canadians winters that make heated steering wheels especially appealing. :) And their take rate of AWD vehicles is much higher than in the US. While Golf R's have been scarce in the US, they're readily available in Canada.
Reviewers mention wanting more power but isn't 186hp the best in the class?
It seems like it is getting dinged for its handling and ride being too capaple.
I think what you have is a number of people who like form and the interior quality who would be willing to buy a mazda but who have higher performance demands than what Mazda is willing to provide. i.e. these are the guys who bought the Mazdaspeed 3 in the past. My wife drives a Mazda and I would buy one for me in a heartbeat if it had 30-40hp more. Such buyers are not cross-shopping the 3 with the corrola/civic/elantra etc. They are people who own GTI's or Focus STIs, or other sporty cars who could be lured with more power. Mazda finally wisened up and put the turbo-4 in the underpowered cx-5 and Mazda 6.
@@stevenhaas9622 NA 2017 Mazda is not underpowered. Go test drive then get back to me. Where are u getting ur info from
Dear Mazda, performance is part of the premium experience too.
This interior is so awesome and driver focused. What BMW and Infiniti should do instead of focusing on nonsense gimmick technology