It breaks my heart every time I watch these vids of 4th gen Mazda 3 hatchbacks. I bought one in 2019 when they first came out. It was the "base" trim which wasn't "base" by any means. It was beautiful and very very well equipped. I was in love with it and I had it for 3 years before financial crisis struck me hard and forced me to sell it. During ownership and throughout the 45000 miles I put on it, I had zero complaints. It was always fun to drive! I wish it was a manual transmission but it wasn't available in that trim. I researched this car to death and I discovered so many cool features that it comes with that the dealership didn't even mention. One strange but fun quirk was the mysterious "turbo whistle" sound it would make under medium acceleration from first to second gear. I never heard anything as to what caused the noise but everyone I met with the same exact model without mods, experienced the same sound. I dug further into it and discovered the charcoal filter in the intake. Suggestions of removing that pre-filter seemed harmless and worth my curiosity. Results were quite unnoticeable. Then I replaced the factory air filter with a K&N drop-in filter and that's when I felt and heard a significant difference. Immediate acceleration or from a dig, was noticeably improved and the intake sound or whistle was a bit more noticeable. Enough to put a grin on my face. I miss that thing dearly but once I get back on my feet, it'll be the turbo or premium with manual transmission.
Zack, appreciate the love for my car. Definitely understand why you got the AWD. Wouldn't trade my manual for anything though. Mine came blacked out, but I love the red leather. A most excellent review, thanks!
Just bought the 6MT in soul red w/ the black interior. Wish I could have picked red interior too, but the exterior color is too beautiful to compromise between the two. I love the car more than anything I've driven! No regrets on the premium trim price tag, worth every penny!
I have a 2022 mazda 3 with the 6mt with about 15k on it now that I bought new. I before this I was dailying my other car which is a 2008 rx8. Here are my thoughts. The shifter is smooth smooth. Like butter then a little tactile click and the end to let you know your in gear. The cluch is nice there is some feel right at the bite point so you dont cant miss it. The biggest issue I have with it is the gearing in 1st and 2nd. The 1 gear is crazy short and the 2nd is way to long. If you try and shift under like 3700 rpm it drops you well under 2000 almost like 1500 range. So I constantly find my self waiting for the rev hang to drop so I can shift smoothly into second. I found that the rest of the upshifts dont suffer from this problem. On my rx8 all the gears used to be so short I could just ride around in second all the time at 3500. I find myself sitting at 4000 in the mazda 3 in parking lots just to not have to shift to second lol. Other then that the mazda 3 premium trim is amazing. I have taking this car on multiple road trips. Malibu, Vegas, Big Bear, etc... It is comforible, reflined, and has great handling for a fwd hatchback. Also the radar curze control for the manual is amazing and down/upshifting doesnt interupt it. Effective turning the car into an automatic on long hwy drives. edit also for gas mileage I get about 28 on my normal day to day which is mixed driving. On long drives such as my vegas trip i got around 34 with cruze control at 75.
I saw Mazda 3 in red and white few days ago AND Mazda gives me hopes for the future of cool looking hatchbacks, but moreover CX-60 and MX-30 are top-notch in terms of design too. Good job, Mazda!
Great to hear your review of the manual from the perspective of an owner of the same car in auto. I’m a fan of manuals and there are a couple new 3s with manuals sitting on the local dealer lot right now that are tempting. Unfortunately, an ankle problem is necessitating an auto for my next car.
@@edgaryzen4925 I used to have a high traffic commute and still insisted on driving manual because nothing could replace the ultimate control. Age takes its toll ☹️
I managed to convince my mom to drive one of these after she passed the minivan down to my little brother and she’s been driving it ever since! She’s happily driven it down to florida a dozen times by now, they’re an absolute joy of a hatchback to own
I own a 2022 Mazda 3 Astina manual - very similar to the car tested. In Australia it does come with rear air vents (and the 2022 model also has the cupholder cover in the front!). On the other hand, we don't even get offered the opportunity to buy AWD or Turbo versions... The car is delightful to drive. With the manual transmission it is very easy to balance the car in a corner on the throttle... I can always ensure that I am in the right gear for what I want to do next. In traffic... there's a bit of work... but a well-driven manual will almost always beat a DCT or automatic across an intersection... I'm averaging 7.7 litres / 100 km (30.5 miles per US gallon or 36.7 miles per UK gallon) with a mix of urban and rural driving. On the open road (sitting on 110 km/h - 68 mph), it consumes 6 litres / 100 km (39 mpUSg).
If you really like the headlights off the premium car. You can always order a pair and install them on your own car. That would make a good how to video.
Great video! Thank you for the ackowledgement at the end. I'm the owner of this vehicle. I thought I clean the interior well but it still looks dirty under close-in camera😂Zack is a great guy to work with! He is super friendly and we had a nice coversation! I would definitely recommend working with him if you have an interesting vehicle! Several things about the vehicle: I did not know about the cupholders before I got the vehicle as well. When I first receive the car I was like where are those cupholder caps??? But from your video I feel like the updated cupholder is a little deeper than the old design, which might hold drinks I little more stable. If you have a 44oz Sonic drink, the top of the cup is right under the AC control, so it's a little hard to grab while driving. The USB port under AC control, I know Doug Demuro compained about it does not have a cover. At first I used that for phone connection and I didn't mind, but later I found the redundant cord is in the way of shifting gears, so I changed to use the port in center console storage. And now it looks a little weird without a cover... So I found a wireless mouse receiver I don't use to cover it... In the center console storage there is a wireless charger, which I don't understand why it's there since it's usually covered by a lot of stuff. Interesting fact is the front license plate holder is different from the sedans. When I got this car it did not come with it and I spent two months trying to find one. Some dealerships said they had it but it turned out to be for the sedans. BTW the front license plate definitely ruins the front look.
I have your car, but factory blacked out, and also submitted my car to be test driven but you bear me to it. Your car looked great, and I love the red leather! The one thing I feel ashamed of is I've never seen the USB port except for the ones in the center console. In the morning I've got to find this!
@@sbsstorytelling yeah I noticed his video was just around my area. He reviewed cars from the Subaru dealership which is where I service my Outback. This color combination is the best in my opinion. I do think the red exterior is gorgeous, but those don’t come with red interior. So as soon as I found this, red interior, manual, grey painting, I made the move for purchasing. I’m not sure if the ports in center console storage are for all model years. I didn’t clear that out because I didn’t know he went this detailed reviewing it, so that’s ma bad.😥
It's so funny you mention the cup holder change from '19 to '20. When I was researching my '20 premium manual, I had the salesman go out and check that out for me. If bought it in another city. Good review, I love my manual with the full appearance package
I got to test drive one with 50k miles on it. I don't know if maybe if was never fully broken in but the clutch was stiff it was basically an on/off switch. Even as someone who drives manual at least once a week. I struggled to get a smooth start. Maybe it just wasn't broken in properly but it wasn't the same as my dad's Mazda 3 stick. The throw was great though. As he said very notchy
Not a break in issue, so much as a broken one. Someone must have wrecked the clutch. When the fingers of the pressure plate get hot they harden and become stiffer. This is likely what you felt. Needs a clutch. The 3 is one of the softest clutches i've driven. The box is a little notchy, but nothing like a E36 bmw (now that's notchy!)
I have now done 474kms on my new GTX 2.5 Hatch. I am now starting to get use to the blind spot thingie. What cheese me off is getting out of a parking. The system screams worst than my mother in law. It goes into panic mode and slams on the brakes for no reason. For the rest, It will take time to adjust to a lower car. My VW Passat has a very comfortable suspension. This car has more of an sporty one. What I did realize is: this car can stick through a corner like a fly on cow s%$t. I realy appreciate it. The feedback on the steering is very nice. At 1st, I felt claustrophobic, but now I do not feel it anymore. The paint is prone to chips. I do not know whether it is normal, but mine doesn't like the 1st 3kms. It has this funny jerky feeling from the engine. Stuttering untill you drive 3 kms then it becomes smooth. Is that common????
My first 3 was a manual and I really loved it, but I'm a lot older now, and looking for my next 3, I'm leaning toward the automatic. Kinda over the clutching in stop and go driving, and really want to try out the all-wheel drive. And I've got my Miata for stick, if I ever get that back up and running.
I have a 2023 Premium 6MT. Previous car was a 2022 GTI I got rid of due to constant electronic trouble. The 3 is no where near as entertaining to drive, but it's so pleasant to operate and I'm loving it so far.
What kinds of problems did you have with the GTI? I'm in the market and drove the SE and 40th and didn't like the ride, thought the engine sounded pretty gross, and my right leg stayed against the console. I drove a S model a couple of years ago (new body), and remembered liking it much better. Must be the 18" tires.
@@Stclairm1Car has tire hop that I found gets remove with some better tires, and to me 1st to 2nd was always an issue, it never shifts smoothly and you catch yourself always having a bit of a grinding shift in those gears. That said the SE does come with 19s vs the S having 18s and from what I heard the car just doesn’t drive as well with 19s, definitely on the mark with your statement. Engine is a little lacking for noise to me as well I ran a catless dp and 3inch catback but I still didn’t feel fully satisfied. That said the rest of the car to me has so many pros on top of the mileage and cargo, it has been a beautiful all rounded car. It is so versatile, economical, and still have aftermarket support to dig out a little more fun on the thing, even capable of swapping the turbo for the bigger IS38 in the Golf R. It’s just a great platform meant for the financially conscious car enthusiast. A huge plus is how short the wheelbase of the car is and surprisingly you can fit into a lot of parking spaces you would think wouldn’t be possible. Just my little 2 cents but I’d be happy to talk more and good luck!
You don't buy a car like this if you need a real back seat. If you want a back seat get the Mazda 3 Sedan version (same if you want better rear visibility (although modern cars do have cameras, so I don't know why seeing out the back window is all that important). This version is basically a 2 seater, but I appreciate the back as a way to lower insurance premiums and that occasional friend that you need to throw in the back. By the way, i drove a Isuzu Impulse with a manual transmission and a Honda CRX with a manual transmission in the 80s and 90s for years in the snow in Rochester, NY with only front wheel drive and all-season radials. If I hadn't been so lazy and stuck snow tires on them it would have been even better.
I was searching 6MT, non-turbo engine with moonroof, fold down rear seats, with fun drive. This Mazda was I was looking for and I got 2021 machine gray 6MT on December 2021 and I love it. If I was looking lower trim, I would pick Honda Civic sport, and again if I want turbo, again Honda Civic sport touring might be a better choice. I’m glad mazda put 6MT on premium trim.
I have a 2014 Mazda 3 with a manual, and I must say the transmission is pretty garbage. It often fights to go in gear, and it feels super cheap. I sometimes wish I had an automatic. Nice to know that they've fixed that I guess.
The 2024 Mazda 3 has wireless charging as a standard next to the cup holder. Also, to use Apple car play or Android Auto will not require cable connection any more. Small upgrade but very convenient for the user.
I have the 2019 manual and love it. I’m glad Mazda actually gave the manual option in the top trim as opposed to a base trim, why should automatic people only get to have all the luxuries! That being said, the biggest downside which ruins the driving feel for me, is that the brakes in my car, have a buzzing feeling when braking between 3000 and 2000 RPM. It’s not a brake rotor warped feeling which I am well knowledgeable about, it’s a buzzing sensation, almost as if you’re stepping on a vibrating smartphone. Dealers always tell me they can’t feel it. Wondering if you felt during your drive. I have noticed it in some automatic Mazdas when in sport mode. So it’s something in the Mazda braking system design having to do with engine speed and/or engine braking.
The 2016 Mazda 3 had a pretty awful manual experience. The shifter felt like a toy with no resistance or feedback, and the clutch had a goofy kink in it. My brother had his for 6 months before he couldn't take it and traded it in.
If you have snow tires, you shouldn't need AWD. That mpg is ridiculous for this class, should be 35 at least for mostly highway driving. Great sporty compact, but not a great compact to own because of that fuel economy and the price is higher than competition. The best thing about this car is the NA engine as that is probably the last in class with this much power.
How are the rpms on the highway? I have a 2020 Veloster N performance pack and 6th has short gearing. 3100 rpm at 70 mph. It's ANNOYING! I had an 02 WS6 Transam and 6th gear in that was 1700 rpm at 70 mph.
As the owner of the vehicle, I can tell you at 80 mph and 6th gear, it's around 2750rpm. He mentioned that I commuted a long distance to have that 31 mpg😂. I used to own an 2015 Focus ST and replced the Rough exhaust, it run 80mph at 3000rpm and I was about to went deaf🙃 So when I select the manual vehicle, highway cruising is always a thing I test drive for.
I dont know but I think AWD is oversold, costly to buy and maintain, and cuts into MPG. Then there is the issue of tires of the same wear must be on the same axle. I avoid AWD and prefer a manual to an AT. Also, I now avoid turbos (and yes Ive owned a few turbo powered cars). 190 HP via a naturally aspirated engine is more than enough to get you where youre going. But, hey, that's just based on my driving experience
We love our Mazda 3 2021 Skyactiv G, ours comes with 118bhp and 210 standard torque, but I'm looking at getting a remap done, which will bring it up to 180bhp and 220 tuned torque 🙂
I love the car, however, I have a question. I have had the car since it came from the factory, with only 3 miles on it. It now has 28k and it jerks/lurches in slow-moving traffic and at parking lots. Is this normal? I've been to 4 different dealers and they have told me that it's normal. A couple of local shops have given me the same answer. I have the 2021 Mazda 3 Premium Hatchback AWD. Apparently it has to do with cylinder deactivation? I highly doubt it's that though because my model does not have it, as confirmed with my VIN. I don't have a clue as to what it could be, especially since everyone says its normal. But it doesn't FEEL normal. No error codes, no lights on the dash, no problems. Just a weird feeling. 31.1 mpg is also insane. I average 27.5, which is apparently the norm for the car. As for rear visibility, I actually have no issues with it. I can't seem to have the problems you have with that.
If they put rev match downshifting on the manual…man it would pack such a punch. Idec ab the turbo its too much power. The new 2.5 N/A makes 190hp that’s more than enough and higher for the class.
I can't say about the Mazda but I test drove a new Civic and the 6MT felt way, way too stiff and notchy for my liking and the clutch is way too light to the point it feels like a toy. I have no idea why reviewers praise it up so much.
I remember driving the base 2021 2.5 mazda 3 automatic , well the engine was really trashy, then i drove the premuim 2021 model 2.5 mazda 3 automatic and was much more refined and not trashy i guess u have to pay more to get that premium feel and refinement🥺 but im happy with my 2019 CX3 automatic is much more refined believe or not than my old 2016 mazda 3 2.0 automatic and maybe even more faster. But in my opinion the 2016 mazda 3 had better fuel economy.
LOVE LOVE LOVE a good manual transmission car with a goor naturally aspirated engine. I hope and pray EVs and hybrids are a fad that will go away once a same congress lowers the cafe standards. Hydrogen cars are the future anyway.
I think it looks more European. It reminds me a bit of the classic Lancia Fulvia Zagato. I have an AWD automatic a step down in trim from this. I wanted a manual but needed to buy a car in a hurry during the inventory shortage period and had to take what I could find (my prior car was totaled in an accident). I keep getting tempted to upgrade for a manual but now live in Michigan and the AWD with winter tires is absolutely fantastic. Frankly, I don’t miss any of the premium options other than the manual and the available red color. It’s hard to justify the higher price and higher interest rates now just for that. I hope Mazda continues to offer something like this when it’s time for me to get another car. My dream would be a new Mazda6 wagon with a manual trans, but I imagine that is near an impossibility.
Am in Australia, have the 2023 astina 3,it has a slow open cover over the cup holders too. Maybe it was just a US delivered vehicle thing to remove the cover.
Jalopnik once said back in 2014 "once the 2.5 comes with a manual transmission, there is really no reason to buy anything else in this class"
I have the 2.5 2011 in manual. They came out long before 2014
@JMaxx-fn4he 167
@@worldofbodybuilding4386 2011 2.5 is very different from the current Sky-activ 2.5
It breaks my heart every time I watch these vids of 4th gen Mazda 3 hatchbacks. I bought one in 2019 when they first came out. It was the "base" trim which wasn't "base" by any means. It was beautiful and very very well equipped. I was in love with it and I had it for 3 years before financial crisis struck me hard and forced me to sell it. During ownership and throughout the 45000 miles I put on it, I had zero complaints. It was always fun to drive! I wish it was a manual transmission but it wasn't available in that trim. I researched this car to death and I discovered so many cool features that it comes with that the dealership didn't even mention. One strange but fun quirk was the mysterious "turbo whistle" sound it would make under medium acceleration from first to second gear. I never heard anything as to what caused the noise but everyone I met with the same exact model without mods, experienced the same sound. I dug further into it and discovered the charcoal filter in the intake. Suggestions of removing that pre-filter seemed harmless and worth my curiosity. Results were quite unnoticeable. Then I replaced the factory air filter with a K&N drop-in filter and that's when I felt and heard a significant difference. Immediate acceleration or from a dig, was noticeably improved and the intake sound or whistle was a bit more noticeable. Enough to put a grin on my face. I miss that thing dearly but once I get back on my feet, it'll be the turbo or premium with manual transmission.
Good luck, mate. I just passed 30k on my '21 premium manual and have no regrets.
Back in the day I had a gen 1 mazda 6 and we did the same thing with the airbox. Tons of threads on forums. Good luck.
for now they don't offer the turbo version with a manual transmission. only NA engine FWD have manual.
Zack, appreciate the love for my car. Definitely understand why you got the AWD. Wouldn't trade my manual for anything though. Mine came blacked out, but I love the red leather. A most excellent review, thanks!
Just bought the 6MT in soul red w/ the black interior. Wish I could have picked red interior too, but the exterior color is too beautiful to compromise between the two. I love the car more than anything I've driven! No regrets on the premium trim price tag, worth every penny!
I have a 2022 mazda 3 with the 6mt with about 15k on it now that I bought new. I before this I was dailying my other car which is a 2008 rx8. Here are my thoughts. The shifter is smooth smooth. Like butter then a little tactile click and the end to let you know your in gear. The cluch is nice there is some feel right at the bite point so you dont cant miss it. The biggest issue I have with it is the gearing in 1st and 2nd. The 1 gear is crazy short and the 2nd is way to long. If you try and shift under like 3700 rpm it drops you well under 2000 almost like 1500 range. So I constantly find my self waiting for the rev hang to drop so I can shift smoothly into second. I found that the rest of the upshifts dont suffer from this problem. On my rx8 all the gears used to be so short I could just ride around in second all the time at 3500. I find myself sitting at 4000 in the mazda 3 in parking lots just to not have to shift to second lol. Other then that the mazda 3 premium trim is amazing. I have taking this car on multiple road trips. Malibu, Vegas, Big Bear, etc... It is comforible, reflined, and has great handling for a fwd hatchback. Also the radar curze control for the manual is amazing and down/upshifting doesnt interupt it. Effective turning the car into an automatic on long hwy drives. edit also for gas mileage I get about 28 on my normal day to day which is mixed driving. On long drives such as my vegas trip i got around 34 with cruze control at 75.
22 manual 3 owner here, best car I've ever owned!
I saw Mazda 3 in red and white few days ago AND Mazda gives me hopes for the future of cool looking hatchbacks, but moreover CX-60 and MX-30 are top-notch in terms of design too. Good job, Mazda!
Great to hear your review of the manual from the perspective of an owner of the same car in auto. I’m a fan of manuals and there are a couple new 3s with manuals sitting on the local dealer lot right now that are tempting. Unfortunately, an ankle problem is necessitating an auto for my next car.
From one manual lover to another, I'm sorry to hear about your ankle. That'd be a gut punch for me.
I can relate. My left leg can’t tolerate the clutch travels and I’m getting old, and bumper 2 bumper traffic commute is adding insult to it.
@@edgaryzen4925 I used to have a high traffic commute and still insisted on driving manual because nothing could replace the ultimate control. Age takes its toll ☹️
I managed to convince my mom to drive one of these after she passed the minivan down to my little brother and she’s been driving it ever since! She’s happily driven it down to florida a dozen times by now, they’re an absolute joy of a hatchback to own
I like your reviews of manual transmission cars! Keep them up!
I own a 2022 Mazda 3 Astina manual - very similar to the car tested. In Australia it does come with rear air vents (and the 2022 model also has the cupholder cover in the front!). On the other hand, we don't even get offered the opportunity to buy AWD or Turbo versions...
The car is delightful to drive. With the manual transmission it is very easy to balance the car in a corner on the throttle... I can always ensure that I am in the right gear for what I want to do next. In traffic... there's a bit of work... but a well-driven manual will almost always beat a DCT or automatic across an intersection...
I'm averaging 7.7 litres / 100 km (30.5 miles per US gallon or 36.7 miles per UK gallon) with a mix of urban and rural driving. On the open road (sitting on 110 km/h - 68 mph), it consumes 6 litres / 100 km (39 mpUSg).
Funny thing about the cup holders. In Canada it's only on the top level trim and all the lower models don't have the cover
Canada also gets a manual on the lower trims
@@pizza2437 so trueee
I love the red leather option for the interior.
If you really like the headlights off the premium car. You can always order a pair and install them on your own car. That would make a good how to video.
Great video! Thank you for the ackowledgement at the end. I'm the owner of this vehicle. I thought I clean the interior well but it still looks dirty under close-in camera😂Zack is a great guy to work with! He is super friendly and we had a nice coversation! I would definitely recommend working with him if you have an interesting vehicle!
Several things about the vehicle: I did not know about the cupholders before I got the vehicle as well. When I first receive the car I was like where are those cupholder caps??? But from your video I feel like the updated cupholder is a little deeper than the old design, which might hold drinks I little more stable. If you have a 44oz Sonic drink, the top of the cup is right under the AC control, so it's a little hard to grab while driving.
The USB port under AC control, I know Doug Demuro compained about it does not have a cover. At first I used that for phone connection and I didn't mind, but later I found the redundant cord is in the way of shifting gears, so I changed to use the port in center console storage. And now it looks a little weird without a cover... So I found a wireless mouse receiver I don't use to cover it...
In the center console storage there is a wireless charger, which I don't understand why it's there since it's usually covered by a lot of stuff.
Interesting fact is the front license plate holder is different from the sedans. When I got this car it did not come with it and I spent two months trying to find one. Some dealerships said they had it but it turned out to be for the sedans. BTW the front license plate definitely ruins the front look.
I have your car, but factory blacked out, and also submitted my car to be test driven but you bear me to it.
Your car looked great, and I love the red leather!
The one thing I feel ashamed of is I've never seen the USB port except for the ones in the center console. In the morning I've got to find this!
@@sbsstorytelling yeah I noticed his video was just around my area. He reviewed cars from the Subaru dealership which is where I service my Outback.
This color combination is the best in my opinion. I do think the red exterior is gorgeous, but those don’t come with red interior. So as soon as I found this, red interior, manual, grey painting, I made the move for purchasing. I’m not sure if the ports in center console storage are for all model years. I didn’t clear that out because I didn’t know he went this detailed reviewing it, so that’s ma bad.😥
@@chester0608ye I'm really curious as to why mine does not have the USB port under the seat heating buttons.
It's so funny you mention the cup holder change from '19 to '20. When I was researching my '20 premium manual, I had the salesman go out and check that out for me. If bought it in another city.
Good review, I love my manual with the full appearance package
I got to test drive one with 50k miles on it. I don't know if maybe if was never fully broken in but the clutch was stiff it was basically an on/off switch. Even as someone who drives manual at least once a week. I struggled to get a smooth start. Maybe it just wasn't broken in properly but it wasn't the same as my dad's Mazda 3 stick. The throw was great though. As he said very notchy
Not a break in issue, so much as a broken one. Someone must have wrecked the clutch. When the fingers of the pressure plate get hot they harden and become stiffer. This is likely what you felt. Needs a clutch. The 3 is one of the softest clutches i've driven. The box is a little notchy, but nothing like a E36 bmw (now that's notchy!)
I’ve never heard of a one year only cup holder 😂. When you sell yours make sure you mention it. Keep up the great work.
I’m gonna make one of those posters people have at boomer car shows, and list “one-year-only cup holders”
@@ShootingCars please do do 😂
Very interesting. I wonder if Covid and supplier shortages had something to do with it
@@Maxfli82 i wonder if someone can get a response from Mazda. Maybe it was a cost cutting measure?
I have now done 474kms on my new GTX 2.5 Hatch. I am now starting to get use to the blind spot thingie. What cheese me off is getting out of a parking. The system screams worst than my mother in law. It goes into panic mode and slams on the brakes for no reason. For the rest, It will take time to adjust to a lower car. My VW Passat has a very comfortable suspension. This car has more of an sporty one. What I did realize is: this car can stick through a corner like a fly on cow s%$t. I realy appreciate it. The feedback on the steering is very nice. At 1st, I felt claustrophobic, but now I do not feel it anymore. The paint is prone to chips. I do not know whether it is normal, but mine doesn't like the 1st 3kms. It has this funny jerky feeling from the engine. Stuttering untill you drive 3 kms then it becomes smooth. Is that common????
I agree knowing you personally the AWD fits you better
My first 3 was a manual and I really loved it, but I'm a lot older now, and looking for my next 3, I'm leaning toward the automatic. Kinda over the clutching in stop and go driving, and really want to try out the all-wheel drive.
And I've got my Miata for stick, if I ever get that back up and running.
I have a 2023 Premium 6MT. Previous car was a 2022 GTI I got rid of due to constant electronic trouble. The 3 is no where near as entertaining to drive, but it's so pleasant to operate and I'm loving it so far.
What kinds of problems did you have with the GTI? I'm in the market and drove the SE and 40th and didn't like the ride, thought the engine sounded pretty gross, and my right leg stayed against the console. I drove a S model a couple of years ago (new body), and remembered liking it much better. Must be the 18" tires.
@@Stclairm1Car has tire hop that I found gets remove with some better tires, and to me 1st to 2nd was always an issue, it never shifts smoothly and you catch yourself always having a bit of a grinding shift in those gears. That said the SE does come with 19s vs the S having 18s and from what I heard the car just doesn’t drive as well with 19s, definitely on the mark with your statement.
Engine is a little lacking for noise to me as well I ran a catless dp and 3inch catback but I still didn’t feel fully satisfied.
That said the rest of the car to me has so many pros on top of the mileage and cargo, it has been a beautiful all rounded car. It is so versatile, economical, and still have aftermarket support to dig out a little more fun on the thing, even capable of swapping the turbo for the bigger IS38 in the Golf R. It’s just a great platform meant for the financially conscious car enthusiast. A huge plus is how short the wheelbase of the car is and surprisingly you can fit into a lot of parking spaces you would think wouldn’t be possible.
Just my little 2 cents but I’d be happy to talk more and good luck!
I believe the lid closing for the cup holders is because of the wireless charging, which is standard with the manual transmission
You don't buy a car like this if you need a real back seat. If you want a back seat get the Mazda 3 Sedan version (same if you want better rear visibility (although modern cars do have cameras, so I don't know why seeing out the back window is all that important).
This version is basically a 2 seater, but I appreciate the back as a way to lower insurance premiums and that occasional friend that you need to throw in the back.
By the way, i drove a Isuzu Impulse with a manual transmission and a Honda CRX with a manual transmission in the 80s and 90s for years in the snow in Rochester, NY with only front wheel drive and all-season radials. If I hadn't been so lazy and stuck snow tires on them it would have been even better.
One of an best looking cars right now bro.
Radar Cruise Control is part of the safety sense package on Toyota's and Honda's and is standard on all models
I was searching 6MT, non-turbo engine with moonroof, fold down rear seats, with fun drive. This Mazda was I was looking for and I got 2021 machine gray 6MT on December 2021 and I love it. If I was looking lower trim, I would pick Honda Civic sport, and again if I want turbo, again Honda Civic sport touring might be a better choice. I’m glad mazda put 6MT on premium trim.
The Hondas have absolutely awful rev hang. I don't know about this particular Mazda in that regard.
@@Stclairm1 I have not noticed this issue on mine as I’m aware of.
Car looks very good, currently I am driving a Volvo V40 without any complaints. I would love to purchase one of those in the near future.
Mazda's infotainment screen are smaller than Toyota and Honda, but doesn't stick out as those do
My dad got this car and he loves it
I have a 2014 Mazda 3 with a manual, and I must say the transmission is pretty garbage. It often fights to go in gear, and it feels super cheap. I sometimes wish I had an automatic. Nice to know that they've fixed that I guess.
That was still the Ford era of Mazda, that may have contributed to the garbage manual
@@zaremol2779 I had a 2010 Mazda 3 GT manual previously and it was great. Ford Era Mazdas weren't terrible.
The 2024 Mazda 3 has wireless charging as a standard next to the cup holder. Also, to use Apple car play or Android Auto will not require cable connection any more.
Small upgrade but very convenient for the user.
Lots of scratches….On the next redesign they need better materials….great car and thank you for the video
I have the 2019 manual and love it. I’m glad Mazda actually gave the manual option in the top trim as opposed to a base trim, why should automatic people only get to have all the luxuries! That being said, the biggest downside which ruins the driving feel for me, is that the brakes in my car, have a buzzing feeling when braking between 3000 and 2000 RPM. It’s not a brake rotor warped feeling which I am well knowledgeable about, it’s a buzzing sensation, almost as if you’re stepping on a vibrating smartphone. Dealers always tell me they can’t feel it. Wondering if you felt during your drive. I have noticed it in some automatic Mazdas when in sport mode. So it’s something in the Mazda braking system design having to do with engine speed and/or engine braking.
It's a Mazda...of course you would like the manual, that is just an excuse!
The 2016 Mazda 3 had a pretty awful manual experience. The shifter felt like a toy with no resistance or feedback, and the clutch had a goofy kink in it. My brother had his for 6 months before he couldn't take it and traded it in.
I almost bought a brand new mazda3 premium 2 years ago but i hated how the manual felt
If you have snow tires, you shouldn't need AWD. That mpg is ridiculous for this class, should be 35 at least for mostly highway driving. Great sporty compact, but not a great compact to own because of that fuel economy and the price is higher than competition. The best thing about this car is the NA engine as that is probably the last in class with this much power.
How long ago did you film this??? I've almost completely forgot snow exists by this point in the season.
mid April😅
I like this paint colour. Is this colour more robust with the stone chipping issue?
Just for you know, I am driving an AWD manual but I guess the European market is different.
I have a 2023 and I can tell you the increase to 191hp is still not great. But the radar cruise is so good that I don't even care.
I thought I drove a lot, putting 24,000 miles on my Mitsubishi Mirage in 1 year. But you put about 30,000 on a year, or more! Wow!
I bought a 24 Sonata instead, and I regretted the choice after just 2 months. I might trade that in for a used Mazda 3 manual.
What you think about Mazda cylinder deactivation
Why didn't you go with the manual?
How are the rpms on the highway? I have a 2020 Veloster N performance pack and 6th has short gearing. 3100 rpm at 70 mph. It's ANNOYING! I had an 02 WS6 Transam and 6th gear in that was 1700 rpm at 70 mph.
Wow, that’s too high for 6th gear!
As the owner of the vehicle, I can tell you at 80 mph and 6th gear, it's around 2750rpm. He mentioned that I commuted a long distance to have that 31 mpg😂. I used to own an 2015 Focus ST and replced the Rough exhaust, it run 80mph at 3000rpm and I was about to went deaf🙃 So when I select the manual vehicle, highway cruising is always a thing I test drive for.
@@chester0608ye What's with the seat cushion, do yo find the seats uncomfortable?
Great video!!!
Do this Mazda has cylinder deactivation
Great video! Does anyone know if the MT for the 2.5 changed between 2018 and this model?
My son has this car from 2018. Is this shifter any better?
I dont know but I think AWD is oversold, costly to buy and maintain, and cuts into MPG. Then there is the issue of tires of the same wear must be on the same axle. I avoid AWD and prefer a manual to an AT. Also, I now avoid turbos (and yes Ive owned a few turbo powered cars). 190 HP via a naturally aspirated engine is more than enough to get you where youre going. But, hey, that's just based on my driving experience
the only think I don´t like is the interior, thanks for the review.
We love our Mazda 3 2021 Skyactiv G, ours comes with 118bhp and 210 standard torque, but I'm looking at getting a remap done, which will bring it up to 180bhp and 220 tuned torque 🙂
Did your Mazda has cylinder deactivation
@honestscentz9300 I'm not sure, how would I be able to find out?
@@robh1521 you go to information then click the click on the first 1 then you would see fuel dynamics
@honestscentz9300 ah thank you! I'll be sure to have a look later on today, as me and my wife are going shopping soon. Many thanks 😊
I love the car, however, I have a question. I have had the car since it came from the factory, with only 3 miles on it. It now has 28k and it jerks/lurches in slow-moving traffic and at parking lots. Is this normal? I've been to 4 different dealers and they have told me that it's normal. A couple of local shops have given me the same answer. I have the 2021 Mazda 3 Premium Hatchback AWD. Apparently it has to do with cylinder deactivation? I highly doubt it's that though because my model does not have it, as confirmed with my VIN. I don't have a clue as to what it could be, especially since everyone says its normal. But it doesn't FEEL normal. No error codes, no lights on the dash, no problems. Just a weird feeling. 31.1 mpg is also insane. I average 27.5, which is apparently the norm for the car. As for rear visibility, I actually have no issues with it. I can't seem to have the problems you have with that.
My Civic does the same thing. I think it's just part of driving a manual transmission.
If they put rev match downshifting on the manual…man it would pack such a punch. Idec ab the turbo its too much power. The new 2.5 N/A makes 190hp that’s more than enough and higher for the class.
Genuinely surprised if anyone expects a car by the Miata company to not have a good shifter.
Which one do you think has a better manual transmission, this Mazda 3 or a 2023 Civic Sport Hatchback (NA)?
I can't say about the Mazda but I test drove a new Civic and the 6MT felt way, way too stiff and notchy for my liking and the clutch is way too light to the point it feels like a toy. I have no idea why reviewers praise it up so much.
31mpg average? I'm getting 40-42 mpg. (US gals)
Isn't a Miata always the "right" choice? :)
my 2020 has a cup holder cover. LOL but its a 2020 gt sport premium
I remember driving the base 2021 2.5 mazda 3 automatic , well the engine was really trashy, then i drove the premuim 2021 model 2.5 mazda 3 automatic and was much more refined and not trashy i guess u have to pay more to get that premium feel and refinement🥺 but im happy with my 2019 CX3 automatic is much more refined believe or not than my old 2016 mazda 3 2.0 automatic and maybe even more faster. But in my opinion the 2016 mazda 3 had better fuel economy.
This or civic?!
Smaller cars such as this one don't have air vents in the back
Save the manuals ❤
They make a bolt-on supercharger for this
Tell me.more pls
I’m anti chrome trim.
i love my 5 speed , automatics are just boring they don't give me motivation to drive .
LOVE LOVE LOVE a good manual transmission car with a goor naturally aspirated engine. I hope and pray EVs and hybrids are a fad that will go away once a same congress lowers the cafe standards. Hydrogen cars are the future anyway.
hybrids have been around for 25 years, they aren't going anywhere and neither are EVs. Hydrogen cars are dead
This or the civic hatch manual….
Clean that engine bay boy!
No! You needed to buy a PCP hellcat challenger!
Challenger 💩
Like the video … but Jesus next time have your guest clean the inside of the car
Your videos are way better to watch than savage geese... they are negative nancies over there, haha.
Wish you got a a veloster n performance pack instead
Looks like the AMC Gremlin 😂
I think it looks more European. It reminds me a bit of the classic Lancia Fulvia Zagato.
I have an AWD automatic a step down in trim from this. I wanted a manual but needed to buy a car in a hurry during the inventory shortage period and had to take what I could find (my prior car was totaled in an accident). I keep getting tempted to upgrade for a manual but now live in Michigan and the AWD with winter tires is absolutely fantastic. Frankly, I don’t miss any of the premium options other than the manual and the available red color. It’s hard to justify the higher price and higher interest rates now just for that. I hope Mazda continues to offer something like this when it’s time for me to get another car. My dream would be a new Mazda6 wagon with a manual trans, but I imagine that is near an impossibility.
Does a car review. Doesn't even actually drive the car on a race track full out. Sad
Am in Australia, have the 2023 astina 3,it has a slow open cover over the cup holders too. Maybe it was just a US delivered vehicle thing to remove the cover.