Pro Racer's Take: 2020 Mazda 3 Hatchback
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- Опубліковано 13 лип 2020
- This edition of Pro Racer’s Take steps outside of our usual wheelhouse of super performance cars and the more common models we test that are still usually aimed squarely at enthusiasts. We’ve been big fans of the latest Mazda 3 ever since our first experiences behind its wheel, but our 2020 Mazda 3 track test might still seem an odd exercise. But sometimes it’s just as much fun, in its own way, to see what a reliable favorite can do as it is to push the latest supercar to limits everyone knows will by sky-high before the car in question ever turns a wheel. For the full story 👉 bit.ly/2ZtF62e
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Why are there not more car reviews by people who know how to push them to their limits on the track? This was great.
Andy, thank you for your enthusiastic and comprehensive review. Over the years, I have always trusted your professional opinions whether in text or video. (BTW, I miss Automobile Magazine in print, dammit).
I have owned GTIs for decades. They are love/hate/extreme fun/frustration. The 2020 MK 8 is supposed to be the nut; however, I think I may jump ship at this stage in my adventure. Seems the 3 is the real deal on all counts. Will keep you posed at this site.
You’d be disappointed coming from a GTI if you care anything about driving dynamics.
Excellent video! I have been wanting to see this on track, awesome to hear that the torsion beam rear suspension, hasnt taken away from its handling or abilities to perform, thanks a lot subbed!
We don't get that engine in the UK but we get the 2.0 SkyActivX (spark-controlled compression ignition) with almost identical bhp and slightly less torque. It's that or a detuned 120bhp 2.0 SkyActiv-G, which is a little weak for a 1600kg car.
The looks, fit, and finish of this car are great. It really does look more luxurious in the cabin than many other cars in its segment. However, Mazda really needs a true hot hatch MazdaSpeed version of the Mazda 3 especially now that Mitsubishi and Ford have left the market. Great job on the video review!
The Mazda 3 Turbo is on the way
I agree on the need for a Mazdaspeed 3. I owned a 2008 model and loved it. I had wished for years that Mazda would put out an awd model. I currently own a Kia Stinger but would consider a 300+ horsepower awd Mazdaspeed 3 after seeing the fit and finish on the model in the video.
@@automobilemagazine no 6 speed manual though :(
Nice driving on that track. WOW
This guy is hauling ASS in this thing haha.
We love the 4th Gen Mazda 3! If only you had the CorkSport.com Lowering springs and the new to be released Rear Swar Bar - We are positive you would have knocked off a few off that superb time!
Impressive
Incredible handling dynamics for such a softly sprung car, obviously a few suspension upgrades would go a long way performance wise.
Love this car!!!!!!!
Curious to see how much a difference the AWD version makes on the same track.
I am in the market for compact car with stick shift, non turbo, and moonroof as my daily driver. Do you recommend this Mazda? Thank you.
Would be interesting to compare with the turbo version
Please test a Honda Fit
Only thing is those poor tiny brakes are probably warped now. I love mine though.
To me, this car is still not the heaviest thing in the world to me... some of the server racks that I had to manually push alone in data centers at my last job (coughAWScough) averaged around 3800lbs
Wish they put better tires on them tho
The Ray-Traced shadows really make this video
I’m a HUGE fan of Mazda’s sadly you can’t get the sedan with the six speed. Mazda always punches above its class makes their cars trick you into thinking your driving a much more expensive car.
up late watching reviews of my car
Same lol
Needs more power and multi-link suspension.
the turbo model needs a stick shift and 4 wheel independent suspension
LOL my gf has that exact car!
it is funny they put a mazda 3 in a track. if they have the FWD version and with a better tire, sure it can do much better but still, this is not a sport car. just a fun family hatchback... lol
torsion. beam. :(
Good heavens is it beautiful though. I hope the turbo at least comes with a front diff. Great review.
Watching it perform and listening to his comments, I’m not sure the torsion beam matters.
What @alliejr said - it handles so well you don't really care about the torsion beam at all.
and it's will rust in 1 week. :(
False? Please don't share misinformation here!
@@automobilemagazine yeah... even mazda acknowledged the rust issues on their cars. There was even recall for some generations because the issue was so
serious.... (Official mazda recall).
www.consumerreports.org/car-recalls-defects/mazda6-recalled-suspension-corrosion-problem/
Would be not surprised when this generation have the same problem. Otherwise mazda would be the first who tell ohh finally we fixed the long time ago...
This was Ford era Mazda when Ford had a big stake in Mazda and used Ford parts with Mazda badge. Mazda's now are just as reliable as Toyota and Honda.
I owned a 2008 Mazdaspeed 3 for 11 years and never had any rust issue. My wife had a 2004 Mazda 3 for 8 years with zero rust issues.
@@NaijaBull reliable is not a question. I told RUST not reliability. Still number 1 thing against mazada is the RUST.