I think Zoom Zoom does well. Or did well. Do they use that anymore? I've always considered Mazda on par with maybe Honda in terms of build quality and an extra bit of genuine sportiness and you won't typically get with Toyota.
Doug the type of guy who wants to attract more viewers to his new channel by uploading cooler content in his new channel. You the type of guy who needs a brain to think , not the brain to fill the void in your head
I bought a mazda 3 2009 recently and I have never fell in love woth a car so fast. Its such an amazing car it handles perfectly and is very sporty when u want to do that and u can cruise and enjoy. Not to mention the great speakers Bose
I think they do really well with their designs, but I don’t think they have a good reputation when it comes to performance/ reliability compared to its counterparts Japanese big brothers(Honda and Toyota). Compared to Korean or American brands I think Mazda does really well.
Chanyang Park yea out of the Japanese brands, they’re definitely not one of the most reliable but they feel more luxurious on the inside and have much nicer designs than let’s say something like a Honda Civic
Purchased a 2020 CX-5 a couple months ago and absolutely love it. I disagree with what Doug said about how it drives. I found it more fun then other crossovers and I test drove most of them.
seems to damage very easily sadly, multiple friends are having major issues with it and have been arguing with mazda over it (2 of them barely drive the cars and look like they race down dirt roads)
@@CatNerfer3000 3m yellows quite badly after a few years and doesn't have near the quality and self healing abilities of xpel or suntek. 3m is also typically more expensive than them for some reason
@@CatNerfer3000 oh God no. Modern clear coat sucks. No matter who makes it. You'll get such bad swirl Marks and scuffs that even detailers will have a hard time getting them out
I think Mazda's recently updated line ups are super underrated. They definitely got my attention and I hope more people notice the brand and actually buy them.
you are absolutely right. I never owned a Mazda before until 2 years ago when my E39 525 BMW was giving me too much trouble, just a money pit. I bought a 2012 Mazda 3. 2.5L engine manual. has everything except nav. leather. I really enjoyed that car and not given me any issues (knock on wood!). I started getting interested in Mazdas . Test drove the CX-9, beautiful car! this one is great also. Mazda is doing great with their line ups and they have really great interiors.
It's crazy to me how there aren't more Mazdas on the road. They are phenomenal cars. I've had my 2019 Mazda 3 for a few years and I wouldn't trade it in for anything that's new on the market.
I just bought mine the other day. I love the car so much. So affordable and it feels luxury. Cover the logo and people will think it’s another brand like BMW or Audi
80G on my 3 Premium MT. Only issue is that the factory tires were embarrassingly terrible. Upgrade to Continental DWS or Michelin Pilots ASAP for the best handling experience, significant improvement. Otherwise, this car punches way above its weight in driving enjoyment and overall handling. It’s not a hot hatch at all, yet the 186 hp lays down gives it some nice torque after 2500 RPM. In my mind still one of the nicest looking cars on the road, even after five years with no change
I think you're new to this channel. He reviewed a kia soul a few weeks ago, also honda passport, toyota rav4... Hyundai i30, all that in the past mont or two. Similar prices to this.
Yeah don’t take Doug’s opinions as fact. He literally called out Mazda’s touchscreen for doing exactly what it’s supposed to. Not being a touchscreen and being farther away from the driver.
I mean most hatchbacks look like what VW, Honda, or Renault make. But okay. The car with no rear visibility look good cuz egg shape or something, so don't mock it or something
9:39 I actually appreciate that Mazda created minimalistic, nontouch and small screen infotainment. The center of a car should be driving experience and not infotainment. And also there will be less distraction with smaller screen. With Mazda I would just like it a little lower so it does not distract the drivers view and having smaller bezel. And not only that, Mazda supports HD audio files (FLAC) with Bose system so it really shows how much they care about people enjoying driving the car.
I couldn’t agree more. The screens are placed in a way that your eyes travel less distance from the road. It’s a safety thing in essence and driving experience benefit if you think about it. Godspeed
@@GLV340 Simply said. You have the exact same mechanic as a scooter. So your car always makes alot of revs never really a power draft. It's fucking shit. I drove Toyota C-HR for ahwile and i rather have a manual than that piece of shit. Car itself is okay. Transmission is just shit
@@GLV340 A CVT is two pulleys and a belt. No gears. They drive like you have a rubber band for a transmission. Also, CVT has no longevity. I know of several failure CVT after only one year (Subaru and Nissan).
@@cj4ebay All. The hatchback is the ugliest car I've seen in a very long time. The sedan isn't really terrible, I guess, just boring, uninspired and lacking any and all character. The hatchback, however, is fat and bulbous in the back in an entirely unnecessary way. As in, it's not a requirement of a hatchback to have such a fat ass. It's more of a hunchback than a hatchback.
Yeah. It's been available in the old gen MZD connect system w/ Navi. And it's for really long tunnels but it works and it's pretty cool to see pop up. I enjoy it, even though I see it pop up rarely.
jajaja am pretty sure you have never been in a luxury car, don't get me wrong this Mazda looks good but that's all take a look at the new a35 amg or s3 that's how a small luxury car looks like
By putting the infotainment screen high up and far back, you don't need to refocus your eyes from the road to glance at it. It's quite nice once you realize it. Also, unlike so many other cars... you *CAN* permanently turn off all or some (your choice) of the safety features.
Jetfowl i would hope that lane departure auto assist would be one of those features you can disable...i live in an area up north where roads are constantly being worked on and lane shifts happen frequently...if that info isn't uploaded to Mazda's database it will steer you into the wrong lane or into a barrier i would think?
@@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785 I have a subaru with the same feature, you can disable it with a button. Even when it is engaged, the turning mechanism can easily be over powered.
I really like this screensize For me is one of the bet integrated ones ive ever sen,size and placement. @dougdemuro you're being boring and with no sense of style mentioning it so often
Hey Doug, I've noticed in a few videos that you mention the missing pocket on the driver seat is cost cutting. The actual reason for that is not to disturb the driver, especially in family cars, kids tend to put too many stuff in there and yank on that thing for no reason thus moving the seat and bothering the driver, so some automakers decided to completely remove it. That's why its always the one on the driver seat missing
I think both reasons makes sense tbf, but it’s probably more on cost cutting, but the excuse given is so it doesn’t unnecessarily disturb the driver. You can get it after all as an upgrade.
also as the driver its so much harder to use the one on the seat your sitting in. its beyond easier to reach to the rear of the passenger seats. I already dont use those pockets anyways, but if I did I would not even USE the drivers seat one if it was available.
9:45 Doug goes on a minute long rant about not being able to change radio preset easily and doesn't realize that the button to do so is literally at his finger tips on the steering wheel. You're welcome.
@Some Guy I buy it today is on my doorstep tomorrow. They will not force anyone to work for them. The only thing I don t like about them is they liberal views and book banning. You tube does the same is the new America now.
Dray, I've got a 2014 mazda 6 that's been very reliable and a blast to drive every day. Before that I had a 2008 mazda 3 hatch and it was also very reliable.
I got the 2019 mazda3 sedan and I love it. Definitely the best non-luxury sedan of this year. Beautiful design on the outside and a simple but classy interior.
My 2019 honda civic ex is much more comfortable than this. I can't say what 2019s best compact car is but there is certainly better out there than the mazda3
feel like the compact version for europe (www.caradisiac.com/essai-mazda-3-2019-l-eloge-de-la-simplicite-174496.htm) looks even better from the rear, and i usually like sedan more
@@wvrnstng German cars are unreliable rip of bag's of shit. I've seen a new 7 series and the new Q7 broken down on the roads.A Friend of mine who worked in an Audi garage and now work's for Honda couldn't believe how often expensive German cars would be coming in for expensive repairs compared to Japanese cars.
The reason that they don’t use a touch screen is because it takes your focus off the road. You can use the knob to do everything. It took me awhile to get use to it. Now I love it
Also, they're Just about THE only NON luxury brand to give you the German style control knob last I checked (i.e. i drive & whatever Merc & Audi have). Not only that but literally across their entire lineup (I believe the bigger nissans have something similar, but most likely NOT available on SL/platinum Rogue/sentras/altimas/etc). Even the subcompact enterprise lot econobox Yaris iA sedans (which is literally just a badge engineered Mazda 2) has the control knob. And I certainly can't be the only person here that'd rather have that knob rather than getting your presumably dirty hands all over the screen and it starts looking disgusting just within the week alone. Granted it IS a pain in the ass to change radio stations unless you're going through the favorites. Especially outta town; Keep forgetting the buttons DON'T "seek" through each station, but rather only the preselected favorites.
Still, if you're going to add Apple and Android, as people have been demanding, and those are touch-activated on your phone, it's counter-intuitive to make you use a controller and watch the screen, to do what one touch will do.
The new Mazda 3 Hatch's back looks out of place and frumpy unlike previous generations where it looked quite good. The new Kia Soul is just weird all around. I like it but I could see why others don't.
We've bought one last year. The amount of features for that price is truly amazing. Also I love the small no-touch screen. And the fuel economy is also really good and It's really fun to drive.
@@snehalkrishnan618 how do you like aspects of the car in general? i’d appreciate some heads up. may plan on getting one of these for a family member. because cars like these are so rare nowadays
@@zhila5958 I love this car. If you’re considering getting it I would go for it. You will not regret it. I have no complaints with this car and actually have a lot of fun driving it.
@@snehalkrishnan618 every other modern car is crap nowadays. i’ll definitely look for a mazda 3. i don’t even mind if it’s gen 3. so far, everyone i know who owned these mazda 3 love them to death, and i can’t blame them. can’t wait to have them in our family!
David Morse not necessarily. Although you can see where the tunnel ends on the GPS map even though the GPS has no clue where you are in the tunnel until you exit.
Doug, your entire rant between 10:00 and 11:00 is completely solved with the previous track / next track steering wheel button. It goes between channels or favorites, depending on how you have it configured in the settings.
I think this is wrong. I bought a Mazda3 today and the previous/next track steering wheel buttons do the same thing as the wheel - only rewind or fast forward the current channel. There is no option in the settings to change this.
Doug - going through radio channels one by one - you use the 'next' and 'previous' arrow buttons on the left steering wheel brace. Also - dim the display brightness by turning the trip-meter push-button.
Speed Racer i used it when replacing a blown speaker. If your speakers are shot or they just plain suck, it’s better than no music at all. And he said his GT’s radio and speakers were garbage
I own the 2024 Select Sport in ceramic metallic. A little work of art on wheels. I decided to buy the car after watching this video. You are simply awesome. Best review ever.
I think the Soul is so weird and quirky that it looks charming (somewhat, and to some people). The m3 hatchback is too different to its previous design so it just comes out as weird (for now).
To understand Doug's design preferences, you must understand Doug himself. Doug is a weird chap, I wouldn't have a drink with him but I would definitely have a very short, short chat. Why you ask? Well he's weird. Therefore his style taste is weird. The Kia Soul, is weird.It's like they we're meant to be together. A match made in heaven!
Not only that, but he didn’t even compare the Mazda with its competitors. I don’t know how he categorizes cars in America but In The rest of the world the 3 doesn’t belong in that category.
just got a turbo one of these, its really good. It's fast, handles well, comfortable, luxurious, stylish, has good features, and from a reliable brand. It's an all around great car
I totally get what they are trying to do. Modern cars overwhelm you with buttons and features and things to look at. They are bringing back a dash more befitting a classic car though with modern style. But they need better software people designing their infotainment system.
@@2002altima It's prioritising safety over ergonomics. Less refocus time going between your surroundings and the HUD to the infotainment screen means less time not looking at the road ahead of you. The fact that it is not reachable is a side-effect of this.
@@SteelJM1 lol sorry but if your in it for performance, you're going to be stuck far behind the tailights of a gli, straight line or cornering. At least the gli gets an lsd and Independent rear suspension along with a manual in every trim and a 7speed dsg that's hands down the best auto in the segment.
@@afqt80 Use them everyday in my mazda and once u get used to it its way better than the touchscreen in the Honda I used to have. Still think its better not using them while driving on german Autobahn though;)
@@afqt80 I have a 2018 Mazda 3 and couldn't disagree with you more. I can use the touch screen or the dials, and the only time I ever touch the screen is when I type an address into the Navigation system, which is super super super rare since usually I just use my voice with CarPlay/Waze. The knobs are one of my favorite parts about the car.
I had 2007 Mazda 3 (European model), sold it in 2015 to a guy I know. It has NO sign of rust. Anyway, I see this car has all the great features of my old car (including the way you manual shift the auto tx) and makes it better. It's amazing that a small independent company with limited resources can make best cars in any segment it competes it.
@@bb6279 I agree with you on that... IF we're referring to the 2014-2018 gen. It's like the better looking versions between the redo just completely switched places. The hatch looked good, but the sedan at the time looked WAY too... humble whereas now the hatch looks borderline ugly & an afterthought while the sedan has the more executive styling as if it's simply a downsized Mazda6. Hopefully they add features in the coming refreshes (i.e. a/c seats, pano moonroof, twin turbos if the 2.5 banger can handle it SOLELY to throw the speed 3 fans a bone and maybe to wipe smug looks off Lexus IS & german car owners off their faces...
Mazda was obviously cost cutting when they decided not to put a small window in the C pillar. As a result the C pillar is huge. Personally I love the look of the hatchback and while I don't think the C pillar is a deal breaker it is gigantic and looks terrible
Still have my 2004 Mazda 3 sedan, 235,000 plus miles, No Rust (NONE) mechanically sound. Runs so well, can’t get rid of this car. Take care of the car, it takes care of you. May purchase this new M3. Would like to see a turbo on that 2.5L..., would kick up the fun factor...
I own a Mazda 626 Sedan in Prestige Silver Metallic colour, 1990 model ... bought brand new in Melbourne, Australia as a gift from my father for my 18th birthday. He paid $32,000 Australian dollars for it back then! It's now 32 years old, has done 500,000 kilometres !!!!!!!! (310,000 miles) and l continue to drive it daily. Has never failed me. Unbelievable car. I cannot part with it. My first and so far, only car ...!! It still looks like new and has always been outside for its entire 32 years, so far. People cant believe it! Two weeks ago l purchaseda brand new 2022 Mazda 3 Sedan in Sonic Silver Metallic and am expected to take delivery of it at the end of July, imported from Japan. I am keeping my 626 and will never part with it and intend to drive both cars.
@@nonobuger it's a sponsor... people call this capitalism... it's not like Doug gave false advertisement about the sponsor, he just told you about its existence... it's ur choice if you go on and buy it and switch from Bose
Totally agree with you. Pictures dont do the hatchback justice. Mazda shaped the body to leverage reflections and you need to see the car in person to truly experience the effect. Mazdas biggest challenge is perception. This new 3 is the sort of car you cross shop with Audi A3s not Corollas and Civics. But people have bias. I own a 2018 Mazda 6 Signature and test drove MANY cars and for the money it doesnt leave much on the table compared to cars at twice the price.
@@omarsabry4406 Audi A4 (twice), Alfa Romeo Guilia (3 times), Stelvio, BMW 5 series, Kia Stinger GT (5 times) Buick Regal GS, VW Golf R, VW Passat, Toyota Camry V6, Jaguar XF, Honda Accord Touring, Lexus GS350, Lexus ISF Nissan Maxima, Infiniti RedSport. And for the money the Mazda 6 Signature was the best value. It isnt perfect, but it crushes the Japanese models as far as overall design and dynamics and doesnt leave much on the table when compared to the Germans and Italians at 20-30K more. Honestly the cars that were the most in the running were the Guilia and Stinger. The Guilia because of its personality and Stinger for it V6 and hatch. Ultimately, I could not rationalize spending the extra money, especially for the Guilia given predicted reliability. IMO
@@bradhaines3142 for which car. I dont own the 3. The turbo 6 gives me about 24mpg combined. But I drive it hard. If I'm on the highway, my trip computer shows averaging around 35.
LOL!! I can't stop laughing....Doug thinks the Mazda 3 hatchback looks "kinda weird" but his favorite car is the Kia Soul.....LOL. Love you Doug. Liked your video, as always :)
Just got the 2019 awd premium package today. Simply put, absolutely beautiful. Blue with the black 18 inch rims. Nicest thing I've ever owned in my life. My 4th mazda 3.
You haven't found the quirkiest feature though! When you want to squirt windshield washer, it comes from the blade itself (like an S-Class) and not from a small hole in the hood like every other car!
Skyactiv G is actually pretty simple. It uses a high compression ratio but to avoid knock, it reduces residual gas by shaping the piston differently and optimizing fuel injection to get an even air-fuel mixture
@Some Guy If you're saying you need to "floor it" to reach 140 km/h, then in my opinion that is probably an incorrect statement. In my 2015 Mazda 2 (90hp) (Demio in US?), flooring it is only needed to go above 160 km/h and the top speed I reached was 184 km/h. I've found the amount of torque of the Mazda engines to be very good above 3.000 rpm. Interestingly enough, as I reached 180 km/h or so, the car advised me to shift from 5th to 4th gear, but I didn't really dare as I was afraid I'd go over the rpm limit. :D
Unfortunately, most people are pretty ignorant about Mazdas. They're always geared towards fun driving. "zoom-zoom", is the reason they've used this. As a CX-5 owner
If it had the bulge like the 6 does on the front fenders, I think it would spice the car up a bit without doing it. But as is, its a little bit too boring.
It's almost as if he is obviously giving his subjective opinion and even named the scoring system after himself to reflect this. De gustibus non est disputandum.
Bought that in the hatchback-version just about a week ago. I'll be getting it on monday. It just came out like 3-6 weeks ago. The car is under 28k€ in Germany with all options in except leather interior. It has the newest features and just about everything in tech you can imagine. They allegedly halved the interior noise to the old Mazda 3 and you can feel the quality! It's like sitting in a mercedes but for half the price compared to an A class with similar options and power. I'm changing from an 2014 A3 to this and you can't even compare it. You won't find a car with more features and quality in this price range, they are all way more expensive, when you add all those feature packages that come included in the mazda.
Mazda really go their own way. Have you ever seen an economy car interior that is remotely in this car's league? The Hold feature is brilliant - it removes a major source of fatigue during city driving. And I love that both-pedals warning! So often I see cars on the freeway with their brake lights constantly on as they cruise with the traffic. That is a giveaway that the driver has their left foot on the brake pedal and is rapidly wearing out their brake linings. This warning gives them the scolding they deserve. Go Mazda!
I have the 2020 hatch with the same screen setup, and honestly I love the wheel controls. With Android Auto it's easy to use (especially with the shortcut keys) and I can do anything while driving and not being distracted. The stock menus are a bit more annoying though like with changing the radio, but I almost always default to AA.
@@oldarkie3880 that is last generation Mazda3. That is how most Mazda models used to be. Not anymore with the latest Mazda onboard system debuted first in 3 and CX30....
But why. For the price of new Mazda 3, you can get a slight used Luxury Sport sedan. The value of sport sedans in our crazy SUV loved world is nuts. I paid 31K for a one year old 330i with only 9K miles on it. It has Apple Car play and 250HP from a 2.0 liter. I can put it in sport mode and floor it out a turn and the back gets loose. It is crazy fun for the same price as a boring Mazda 3.
@@thilehoffer I don't drive fwd. Only rwd or awd since my first car. I wouldn't buy a fwd economy compact. But it's the nicest one. We're talking new cars not used
According to Mazda, it is more of a safety concern, so the passenger behind the driver doesn’t distract the driver by trying to reach out for things while on the road.
He doesn't actually like the Mazda 3, but Doug is pretty active on Reddit r/cars, and that sub loves the Mazda 3 so he's basically trying to be on their good side because they all circle jerk Doug's videos to death
@@caidee which is why his rating system is totally useless. He should use different scales. No logic in comparing a 2019 Mazda 3, a Bugatti Chiron and a 90's Lexus
Boring/shitty/forgettable/flop cars. Everybody knows what a 1996 Corolla is, they sold a lot of them, our younger viewers know about them because they are still on the road and they might be driving one. Stuff like 1997 Chevy Lumina, 2005 Ford 500, 1994 Buick Regal sedan, 1999 Acura RL, 2009 Nissan Altima coupe, 2000 GMC Envoy, 2002 VW Jetta(there's a real POS for ya), 2000's Ford Ranger, etc
I don't think people are saying the Mazda 3 is more exciting to drive than the Civic. What they are saying is that the Mazda 3, is more comfortable, better ride than everything in it's class in a daily driver and touring capacity. It also helps that it looks great.
I had the last generation hatchback and I seriously considered getting this one - I really like the style, more so than the previous model and the front end is unquestionably better looking.
David Keetz highly recommend getting the new one. It’s got everything I need and it really doesn’t break the bank. Espically if you have excellent credit and can get 1-2% financing.
I bought my 2020 Mazda3 a few weeks ago, and I really like it. It has a sleek elegant design, inside and out, and it performs really well too. I purchased the Select trim, which is just one step up from the Base model, about $21,357 not including sales tax and doc fees. The Select trim has all the safety features I was looking for, including rear cross traffic alert, lane assist, auto cruise control, Apple car play, and more. Other manufacturers force you to purchase more expensive trim levels to get these features. As for the infotainment center, I find the sound system much better than my 2018 toyota, my trade in. I like it without having to touch the screen, which happens to be plenty big enough, because I find it easy to navigate, and it doesn’t get my fingerprints all over it. To avoid having to scroll through all the radio stations, simply create a favorites list, and this will make it much easier to skip to your next station. One last thing. The Mazda3 has a Sport mode, which I really like a lot because it helps me to zip around traffic and it’s also a lot of fun to drive.
"Sportier than you might think."
Mazda should totally adopt that slogan.
Bring back the mps
I think Zoom Zoom does well. Or did well. Do they use that anymore? I've always considered Mazda on par with maybe Honda in terms of build quality and an extra bit of genuine sportiness and you won't typically get with Toyota.
@@2450logan miles per second?
Better copyright that. Never give away your ideas for free
logan thompson YESSSS LONG LIVE THE MAZDASPEED (mps)
Imagine having Doug as a prof . Dude tells you that your project is amazing then gives you 30/100
Doug the type of guy to upload a review of a Mazda 3 to his main channel, and a driver's review of the Lamborghini Urus to his second channel.
Go see the review of the Q7 and there you go. The engine's rubbish in the Urus anyway so no differences there
Doug the type of guy who wants to attract more viewers to his new channel by uploading cooler content in his new channel. You the type of guy who needs a brain to think , not the brain to fill the void in your head
@@TheBlackBeetle you are stupid to think that
Lmao that's exactly what I was thinking
I was thinkin the same thing
Doug: the Mazda 3 hatchback looks weird
Doug: my favorite small car is the Kia soul
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@@Forklore21 secont reply
The soul is practical
Haha
So weird
Mazdas are definitely one of the most underrated car manufactures
I bought a mazda 3 2009 recently and I have never fell in love woth a car so fast.
Its such an amazing car it handles perfectly and is very sporty when u want to do that and u can cruise and enjoy. Not to mention the great speakers Bose
I think they do really well with their designs, but I don’t think they have a good reputation when it comes to performance/ reliability compared to its counterparts Japanese big brothers(Honda and Toyota). Compared to Korean or American brands I think Mazda does really well.
Chanyang Park yea out of the Japanese brands, they’re definitely not one of the most reliable but they feel more luxurious on the inside and have much nicer designs than let’s say something like a Honda Civic
Purchased a 2020 CX-5 a couple months ago and absolutely love it. I disagree with what Doug said about how it drives. I found it more fun then other crossovers and I test drove most of them.
Need a 2.5 turbo in the 3 asap
Mazda has the best red metallic. It looks stunning in the sunlight.
seems to damage very easily sadly, multiple friends are having major issues with it and have been arguing with mazda over it (2 of them barely drive the cars and look like they race down dirt roads)
My 3 chipped easily. Cx5 owners have this problem real bad. Get a clear bra and it's fine
@@CatNerfer3000 3m yellows quite badly after a few years and doesn't have near the quality and self healing abilities of xpel or suntek. 3m is also typically more expensive than them for some reason
@@CatNerfer3000 oh God no. Modern clear coat sucks. No matter who makes it. You'll get such bad swirl Marks and scuffs that even detailers will have a hard time getting them out
Rust is less noticeable on red :D
I think Mazda's recently updated line ups are super underrated. They definitely got my attention and I hope more people notice the brand and actually buy them.
As a Mazda fan with a family of 3 Mazdas. I hope they stay under the radar and remain the hidden gem.
Mazda and Volvo are currently my favorite looking vehicles atm, both look beautiful but overlooked
you are absolutely right. I never owned a Mazda before until 2 years ago when my E39 525 BMW was giving me too much trouble, just a money pit. I bought a 2012 Mazda 3. 2.5L engine manual. has everything except nav. leather. I really enjoyed that car and not given me any issues (knock on wood!). I started getting interested in Mazdas . Test drove the CX-9, beautiful car! this one is great also. Mazda is doing great with their line ups and they have really great interiors.
Merhaba
Proud Mazda 6 owner here. Would never buy anything else in economy class.
It's crazy to me how there aren't more Mazdas on the road. They are phenomenal cars. I've had my 2019 Mazda 3 for a few years and I wouldn't trade it in for anything that's new on the market.
I just bought mine the other day. I love the car so much. So affordable and it feels luxury. Cover the logo and people will think it’s another brand like BMW or Audi
That's good to hear. I'm going to buy the same 2019 Mazda3 GT model, it already has a mileage of 100k km, should I be worried?
80G on my 3 Premium MT. Only issue is that the factory tires were embarrassingly terrible. Upgrade to Continental DWS or Michelin Pilots ASAP for the best handling experience, significant improvement. Otherwise, this car punches way above its weight in driving enjoyment and overall handling. It’s not a hot hatch at all, yet the 186 hp lays down gives it some nice torque after 2500 RPM. In my mind still one of the nicest looking cars on the road, even after five years with no change
I worked for a Mazda dealership. They really are well built cars.
No big issues, easy to work on, drive smooth and are pretty cheap.
Lunarvrr hope they’re still built in Japan
Our '09 CX-9 is over 100K with one interior electrical issue and only the rear bearings needed to be replaced. Very well built cars and fun to drive
My moms 16 mazda 3 tried to kill itself...
weird advertisement..
Their interior wears off quickly. The signal indicator and steering peeled easily. And don't get me started on the door rubber insulation.
Hang on... I could actually afford this car! That´s new for this channel...
So you’re saying you could afford this Mazda but can’t afford a brand new Mirage?
I think you're new to this channel. He reviewed a kia soul a few weeks ago, also honda passport, toyota rav4... Hyundai i30, all that in the past mont or two. Similar prices to this.
wow you’re RICH
No
Ronnyman9 have you checked the price?
Doug is the type of guy to bake car shape cookies and make the rev sound while eating them
MotorBloxx Cars True story...
@@robertkopp873 Yep
Haha good one
@@W333dm4n Thanks
10/10 would laugh again
Hatchback looks weird, but you're OK with Kia Sol? oooookaay.
Yeah don’t take Doug’s opinions as fact.
He literally called out Mazda’s touchscreen for doing exactly what it’s supposed to.
Not being a touchscreen and being farther away from the driver.
Matter of taste
I mean most hatchbacks look like what VW, Honda, or Renault make. But okay. The car with no rear visibility look good cuz egg shape or something, so don't mock it or something
Yeahh haha
soul styling is quirky, mazda 3 hatchback is just hideous
Doug : "It's an actual fun car !"
Also Doug : Fun Factor = 3/10
Ha ha ha so true, so Doug.
how can you possibly watch the doug score???
Doug...Lots of dislikes on this video. You screwed up.
@@dotdotgoal He talks like he's a professional, with his "Doug score." In my opinion I only scored Doug 1/10 for his screwed up "reviews".
You can thank Scotty for the dislikes. That speaker blows!
Doug is the type of guy to make fun of the Mazda3 Hatch in the same video that he praises the Kia Soul
TheHolyMackarel fill in the blank. TheHolyMackarel is the type of guy (?) to _________?
@@1ls376 ?
Touché :p
brilliant.. an spot on, haven't of course seen that hatch yet , but being a six time Saab owner ,I'm liking it:)
0 to 60 in 7 seconds hahaha no way try 10 seconds.
I think I speak for most when I say we appreciate you doing videos on the more "affordable" cars!
Yes. seeing the same overpriced luxury SUV with the same features gets kind of dull after a while.
Agree 100%.. Good change in pace!! I thought I was on the wrong page at 1st.. Lol..
@@syncere010 I hear ya lol
9:39 I actually appreciate that Mazda created minimalistic, nontouch and small screen infotainment.
The center of a car should be driving experience and not infotainment. And also there will be less distraction with smaller screen. With Mazda I would just like it a little lower so it does not distract the drivers view and having smaller bezel.
And not only that, Mazda supports HD audio files (FLAC) with Bose system so it really shows how much they care about people enjoying driving the car.
Yeah, I would prefer there to not be any infotainment at all. So the mazda way is absolutely fantastic imo.
AGREE!
Honestly yeah. I had a 15 crosstrek and the screen was huge but I really only ever looked at it to turn on the Bluetooth or the camera backing up.
I couldn’t agree more. The screens are placed in a way that your eyes travel less distance from the road. It’s a safety thing in essence and driving experience benefit if you think about it. Godspeed
Bigger screen might be better though for reading faster. That’s probably the only improvement.
My initial impression was that "holy shit does the mazda look like a Ford GT from the inside..!"
Mazda and Ford are tied
@@JuanMoreno-pv3jt Not anymore.
Me too
Than when he showed the speedometer my dreams got vanished away
My first thought was "Toggle switches in a new Mazda?" I quickly realized I'd been had and skipped ahead about a minute.
That because Ford Gt just go terrible interior.
❌ This is the new 2019 Mazda 3
✔ THIS [pause] is the new 2019 Mazda 3
Not enough emphasis in *THIS*
THESE are spirit fingers 👐
*THIS*
(pause)
Is a great comment
I’m going to review..... this
t h i s
Doug out there scaring people on the road to show us lane keep assist in a Mazda.
Not to mention driving 80mph in a 65 while recording the speedometer
Classic Doug
Lmao i thought about that
Everyone figured he was texting
@@TheChills00 holy sht i though it was a graphic 8:22
What I like about the car is that it doesn’t have a CVT. Thank you Mazda!
Hello can you please tell me what is CVT thanks.
Guillermo Vasco, you don’t want to get, period. Terrible transmission!
@@GLV340 Simply said. You have the exact same mechanic as a scooter. So your car always makes alot of revs never really a power draft. It's fucking shit. I drove Toyota C-HR for ahwile and i rather have a manual than that piece of shit. Car itself is okay. Transmission is just shit
@@GLV340 A CVT is two pulleys and a belt. No gears. They drive like you have a rubber band for a transmission. Also, CVT has no longevity. I know of several failure CVT after only one year (Subaru and Nissan).
Twilight 8368 You first.
(also New)
Doug the type of guy to think the Mazda 3 hatchback looks weirder than the Kia Soul.
Come on Doug, get it together, man.
Yeah. That was a "weird" opinion.
Cosmin I lost it when he said that the Kia Soul was his favorite compact car or whatever...
The Kia Soul is super stylish and the Mazda 3 is hideous, especially the disgusting hatchback.
Hideous in comparison to what other small cars? @@JohnThomWebb
@@cj4ebay All. The hatchback is the ugliest car I've seen in a very long time. The sedan isn't really terrible, I guess, just boring, uninspired and lacking any and all character. The hatchback, however, is fat and bulbous in the back in an entirely unnecessary way. As in, it's not a requirement of a hatchback to have such a fat ass. It's more of a hunchback than a hatchback.
Tunnel mode is usually for letting you know that there is no GPS signal at that moment.
Yeah. It's been available in the old gen MZD connect system w/ Navi. And it's for really long tunnels but it works and it's pretty cool to see pop up. I enjoy it, even though I see it pop up rarely.
Péter Kocsír In the current (actually the previous one now) has that on by default. I guess some people prefer always seeing the map
I figured it would just flip the display to night mode while you're in the tunnel
Can i get that for my dick?
Péter Kocsír that’s still stupid ur in the tunnel u can already tell
The new Mazda 3 looks premium enough to be considered a luxury small car.
Ur mom looks premium enough to be considered a luxury small car
@@asiftalpur3758 Child...shoo. Go away.
@@kevinnorris6558 nah I'm a goat shagger but ok
jajaja am pretty sure you have never been in a luxury car, don't get me wrong this Mazda looks good but that's all take a look at the new a35 amg or s3 that's how a small luxury car looks like
@@caerroma ive been in both, merc and mazda 2018,own by my parents . Quite similar, trust me.
I'm back 2 years later to let you know that the 2004 Mazda 3's are still very much alive and well
Doug will get out of bed for a Mazda3, but he's not going to shave for one.
Milo Persic niceeeeeeeee
Milo Persic what? Lol don't even make sense
@@smarterthanyou4320 Get back to bed little one... smh
Charlie Vetsworth meh I don’t look how pretty I look with a clean shave, I’m too cute. Gotta keep the scruff.
Thank you for reviewing a car for us plebeians.
Matthew Fuller
The fuck is a plebeian?
@@mikeyg9833 lol it's what Doug likes to call the lower folk
Mikey G poor common people
Lmao
@@mikeyg9833
derived from the Latin word plebs, plebis for (common) Roman citizens.
By putting the infotainment screen high up and far back, you don't need to refocus your eyes from the road to glance at it.
It's quite nice once you realize it.
Also, unlike so many other cars... you *CAN* permanently turn off all or some (your choice) of the safety features.
Jetfowl i would hope that lane departure auto assist would be one of those features you can disable...i live in an area up north where roads are constantly being worked on and lane shifts happen frequently...if that info isn't uploaded to Mazda's database it will steer you into the wrong lane or into a barrier i would think?
@@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785 u can turn it off in every car im pretty sure
Nicholas Dobos you can just over ride it by steering. It’s not that strong.
@@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785 I have a subaru with the same feature, you can disable it with a button. Even when it is engaged, the turning mechanism can easily be over powered.
I really like this screensize
For me is one of the bet integrated ones ive ever sen,size and placement.
@dougdemuro you're being boring and with no sense of style mentioning it so often
Hey Doug, I've noticed in a few videos that you mention the missing pocket on the driver seat is cost cutting. The actual reason for that is not to disturb the driver, especially in family cars, kids tend to put too many stuff in there and yank on that thing for no reason thus moving the seat and bothering the driver, so some automakers decided to completely remove it. That's why its always the one on the driver seat missing
Nah its cost cutting. Many brands do it. If that makes you feel better to make up a story around it, ok.
I think both reasons makes sense tbf, but it’s probably more on cost cutting, but the excuse given is so it doesn’t unnecessarily disturb the driver. You can get it after all as an upgrade.
also as the driver its so much harder to use the one on the seat your sitting in. its beyond easier to reach to the rear of the passenger seats. I already dont use those pockets anyways, but if I did I would not even USE the drivers seat one if it was available.
@@WorksOnMyComputer yeah, must be a lot of money saved. The explanation provided is sooo stupid. Lucky us to have you.
9:45 Doug goes on a minute long rant about not being able to change radio preset easily and doesn't realize that the button to do so is literally at his finger tips on the steering wheel.
You're welcome.
Hahahahah
The whole time he was ranting it was so obvious 🙄
Not so much, those buttons change between favorites, not to the next station.
I own a brand new Mazda. You are wrong.
OldPossum I do actually lol. Every morning 105.3
Doug is the type of guy to listen to Bluetooth speaker in his Ford GT
aryan dabas haha i was thinking the same thing
Those are way cheaper on Amazon same thing as that kove is 40$ got one.
@Some Guy Why? Is the same exact thing just different names. Made in China.
@Some Guy explain
@Some Guy I buy it today is on my doorstep tomorrow.
They will not force anyone to work for them.
The only thing I don t like about them is they liberal views and book banning. You tube does the same is the new America now.
Mazda 6 and Mazda 3 i think are very underrated daily use cars.
Yeah, I'm a big Mazda fan. I also have an old 1979 rx-7 that doesn't run but I might fix it.
True. But would love a comparison with the new Gen Corolla. It looks amazing. Especially in tech.
Dray, I've got a 2014 mazda 6 that's been very reliable and a blast to drive every day. Before that I had a 2008 mazda 3 hatch and it was also very reliable.
I think what really holds them back is the terrible naming of the cars.
@Dray , Mazda's one of the most reliable car companies.
I got the 2019 mazda3 sedan and I love it. Definitely the best non-luxury sedan of this year. Beautiful design on the outside and a simple but classy interior.
How are the speakers?
My 2019 honda civic ex is much more comfortable than this. I can't say what 2019s best compact car is but there is certainly better out there than the mazda3
Ashto Not many out there better than the Mazda 3 imo, some are competitive with it, like the civic, but the Mazda is certainly near the top
@@ashd.6989 and your civiv looks also cheap and ugly
I'm a moron but nah give me the civic over this easily
This car is absolutely gorgeous inside and out and drives so well and can be had with a manual. I'm buying one when it comes to the Middle East.
Awd doesn't come in manual btw
6-speed manual is only available with the loaded model now (PR / premium package) and doesn't come with AWD.
The most important part in a car in the Middle East is its AC ...
It will never have the same specifications/options that the US version has.
How do you know it drives so well if you have never driven one yourself ...
That driver side compartment is a condom holder. Every car needs one of those
funny thing is nobody's gonna wanna go down on you in a mazda
Pulsar your comment deserves more likes.
@Christopher Palmer yeah good luck surviving HIVs when you go inside the hoes.
@Charlie Vetsworth jokes aren't supposed to make sense. That's why they are 'jokes'.
Mazda drivers can’t afford condoms 🤷🏽♂️
The mazda 3 is really really good looking. Almost looks like a concept from the outside as well as the interior
feel like the compact version for europe (www.caradisiac.com/essai-mazda-3-2019-l-eloge-de-la-simplicite-174496.htm) looks even better from the rear, and i usually like sedan more
The 6000$ price bump though... You could get a Camry for this price. In Europe you can even get previous gen 320d, which will rape it in every way.
@@wvrnstng 2k price bump here, not 6 lmao
The side profile is not very inspiring, looks a weird.
The back and especially the front end is gorgeous.
@@wvrnstng German cars are unreliable rip of bag's of shit.
I've seen a new 7 series and the new Q7 broken down on the roads.A Friend of mine who worked in an Audi garage and now work's for Honda couldn't believe how often expensive German cars would be coming in for expensive repairs compared to Japanese cars.
The reason that they don’t use a touch screen is because it takes your focus off the road. You can use the knob to do everything. It took me awhile to get use to it. Now I love it
The Mazda3 ditched the touch screen for safety purposes. They also pushed the screen way forward to minimize your glance travel from the road.
Also, they're Just about THE only NON luxury brand to give you the German style control knob last I checked (i.e. i drive & whatever Merc & Audi have).
Not only that but literally across their entire lineup (I believe the bigger nissans have something similar, but most likely NOT available on SL/platinum Rogue/sentras/altimas/etc). Even the subcompact enterprise lot econobox Yaris iA sedans (which is literally just a badge engineered Mazda 2) has the control knob.
And I certainly can't be the only person here that'd rather have that knob rather than getting your presumably dirty hands all over the screen and it starts looking disgusting just within the week alone. Granted it IS a pain in the ass to change radio stations unless you're going through the favorites. Especially outta town; Keep forgetting the buttons DON'T "seek" through each station, but rather only the preselected favorites.
It's so obvious, how could he not figure that out?
Still, if you're going to add Apple and Android, as people have been demanding, and those are touch-activated on your phone, it's counter-intuitive to make you use a controller and watch the screen, to do what one touch will do.
@@Tar_mac infotainment should be a comfort feature first. Not done so as to provide safety.
Schwenda I agree I don’t like touch screens in cars I rather use a knob, I actually feel like it’s less distracting
*Please review more “normal” cars, Doug!*
Like ..... the Mazda3? ;) ;) ;)
@@DougDeMuro: Yes ☺ but we need more normal cars reviews
HONDA ACCORD , TOYOTA CAMRY, TOYOTA COROLLA. that’s what we need Doug
I like that he reviews unusual cars, that is what puts him apart from others
Toyota Tacoma Please. Thanks.
You think the Kia Soul looks good but the Mazda 3 hatch is “kinda weird”?
I know its kind of weird right?
Soul is a damn box on wheels. No art in it's design whatsoever.
The new Mazda 3 Hatch's back looks out of place and frumpy unlike previous generations where it looked quite good. The new Kia Soul is just weird all around. I like it but I could see why others don't.
@@remikogallaway3925 Agreed. I have the 2018 3rd gen of the Mazda3 and quite happy with it. The styling is better.
Money does funny things
We've bought one last year. The amount of features for that price is truly amazing.
Also I love the small no-touch screen.
And the fuel economy is also really good and It's really fun to drive.
how is the car holding up? would appreciate your opinion
Do you still own this car? I’d like to know how it’s holding up. I went ahead and purchased one of these last Friday and I love it!
@@snehalkrishnan618 how do you like aspects of the car in general? i’d appreciate some heads up. may plan on getting one of these for a family member. because cars like these are so rare nowadays
@@zhila5958 I love this car. If you’re considering getting it I would go for it. You will not regret it. I have no complaints with this car and actually have a lot of fun driving it.
@@snehalkrishnan618 every other modern car is crap nowadays. i’ll definitely look for a mazda 3. i don’t even mind if it’s gen 3. so far, everyone i know who owned these mazda 3 love them to death, and i can’t blame them. can’t wait to have them in our family!
Great job . Keep the "normal cars" reviews coming.
Another normal car he should do is the Ford Explorer
I like the funky cars too but the times when he does normal cars are helpful
Y'all ever watch Regular Car Reviews?
I really do want more affordable cars review
That’s why I asked for the Ford Explorer it’s like 30,000 brand new which isn’t that much for a big suv
Doug the type of guy that prefers the Kia Soul to Mazda 3
😂
Prefers the fuckin ugly ass cube car
Drizzy Ayobami 😂😂
@@darthdarthbinkss i own that car I love it
Błue Łaze yeayea cube guy sure
Probably the best looking interior and exterior for this price.
Lucas Rand or any used Merc
@@younewser love to buy me a used benz that's far more unreliable than a mazda 3
Personally think the Civic RS Sedan looks better on the outside. But for the price point, you can't go wrong
i agree it looks beautiful, especially the interior
GPS cuts out and loses signal in tunnels. So instead of seeing a “No Signal” alert, you can see a tunnel. Sort of a visual continuity feature I guess.
Could be a feature to not be blinded when driving from bright sunlight into a darker tunnel. The screenbrightness might be a problem.
Does it give you some idea how long the tunnel is?
David Morse not necessarily. Although you can see where the tunnel ends on the GPS map even though the GPS has no clue where you are in the tunnel until you exit.
David Morse uConnect systems do.
You know today is a good day when doug review "normal" car with sponsorship
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Doug, your entire rant between 10:00 and 11:00 is completely solved with the previous track / next track steering wheel button. It goes between channels or favorites, depending on how you have it configured in the settings.
Doug, as interesting as he is, is not always the brightest dog in the pack.
marvel marv LOL
Doug: "Doug no read words good"
Cant believe he doesnt know everything about every car. What a dumbass
I think this is wrong. I bought a Mazda3 today and the previous/next track steering wheel buttons do the same thing as the wheel - only rewind or fast forward the current channel. There is no option in the settings to change this.
Doug - going through radio channels one by one - you use the 'next' and 'previous' arrow buttons on the left steering wheel brace. Also - dim the display brightness by turning the trip-meter push-button.
You're one of the very few UA-camrs who's ads I don't mind watching.
Thanks! I try to do as few of them as possible!
I must disagree, that Bluetooth speaker sounds terrible and I don't believe anyone would use it over their car stereo
because the video after the ad will totally worth it, can't say it about lot of youtubers but daddy doug is an exception.
Speed Racer i used it when replacing a blown speaker. If your speakers are shot or they just plain suck, it’s better than no music at all. And he said his GT’s radio and speakers were garbage
Ah, Kove speakers, the official sponsor of car youtubers
Joke's on them because I'm not buying one.
I think dollar shave club has kove beat
They are actually pretty good
@@JulianKidd Nice try, Kove.
Julian Kidd i rather spend that 200$ on upgrading the speakers on my car. Lol
Who’s here after the Scotty Kilmer video
Julian Wright me
Me
Old man's fired some shots. Hes right though
Me
Me, never heard of this guy before.
I own the 2024 Select Sport in ceramic metallic. A little work of art on wheels. I decided to buy the car after watching this video. You are simply awesome. Best review ever.
The mazda 3 hatchback looks weird to you, but the kia seol is just fine?
I think you've completely lost me Doug... what's with all the hate?
I think the Soul is so weird and quirky that it looks charming (somewhat, and to some people). The m3 hatchback is too different to its previous design so it just comes out as weird (for now).
To understand Doug's design preferences, you must understand Doug himself. Doug is a weird chap, I wouldn't have a drink with him but I would definitely have a very short, short chat. Why you ask? Well he's weird. Therefore his style taste is weird. The Kia Soul, is weird.It's like they we're meant to be together. A match made in heaven!
@@Homemedrunkimtake Doug is quirky
Not only that, but he didn’t even compare the Mazda with its competitors. I don’t know how he categorizes cars in America but In The rest of the world the 3 doesn’t belong in that category.
Yeah, there is no way to make the kia seol look good so they went with quirky.
Thank you Doug for reviewing these "budget" compact cars!!
I can actually buy one of these cars you review now rather than envy them! Thank you again!
no turbo means engine will last 200k and make sure you get manual transmission for troublefree drive to 200k
You could also get a Mitsubishi Mirage like the one he reviewed.
@@stephenj4937 lol, no!
@@stephenj4937 awful
Doug the type of guy to call his weed “paper clips”
This nigga so white he could transport crazy amounts of dope without getting caught
Texas Boy naaah he a wigga
@TableRocked its just a joke. Relax
LMFAO!
@@DenyBlackburn LMFAO! This is the best comment thread for this video imo!
just got a turbo one of these, its really good. It's fast, handles well, comfortable, luxurious, stylish, has good features, and from a reliable brand. It's an all around great car
Mazda says they don't want people focused on other things but driving. That's why the screen is not reachable.
EXACTLY!!!
*zoom zoom*
What do you want form company had refuse to make new RX coupe..... Just make one already..... I need new car...
I totally get what they are trying to do. Modern cars overwhelm you with buttons and features and things to look at. They are bringing back a dash more befitting a classic car though with modern style. But they need better software people designing their infotainment system.
That's not thinking about what the people want. they just made things more complicated and not user friendly.
@@2002altima It's prioritising safety over ergonomics. Less refocus time going between your surroundings and the HUD to the infotainment screen means less time not looking at the road ahead of you. The fact that it is not reachable is a side-effect of this.
BMW, Porsche, and Mazda does the “manual shifting” the correct way.
Especially since an actual manual transmission is still an option for the Mazda.
And Alfa Romeo bitch please...
@@SteelJM1 sadly the gli manual is a better buy than this, they need a turbo in this car haha
@@IReahpZz I'll take a Mazda over a VW any day.
@@SteelJM1 lol sorry but if your in it for performance, you're going to be stuck far behind the tailights of a gli, straight line or cornering. At least the gli gets an lsd and Independent rear suspension along with a manual in every trim and a 7speed dsg that's hands down the best auto in the segment.
Mazda chose not to go all touchscreen because they're distracting. You just drive
Try using those dials while driving... Way more distracting than a touch screen.
@@afqt80 Use them everyday in my mazda and once u get used to it its way better than the touchscreen in the Honda I used to have. Still think its better not using them while driving on german Autobahn though;)
@@afqt80 You use dials by feel without ever looking, but you have to look at the touch screen to see what the hell you're doing.
Mistake
@@afqt80 I have a 2018 Mazda 3 and couldn't disagree with you more. I can use the touch screen or the dials, and the only time I ever touch the screen is when I type an address into the Navigation system, which is super super super rare since usually I just use my voice with CarPlay/Waze. The knobs are one of my favorite parts about the car.
I had 2007 Mazda 3 (European model), sold it in 2015 to a guy I know. It has NO sign of rust. Anyway, I see this car has all the great features of my old car (including the way you manual shift the auto tx) and makes it better. It's amazing that a small independent company with limited resources can make best cars in any segment it competes it.
I actually think the hatchback looks perfectly fine.
Me too. They look so much better in person than in pictures.
@@bb6279 I agree with you on that... IF we're referring to the 2014-2018 gen. It's like the better looking versions between the redo just completely switched places. The hatch looked good, but the sedan at the time looked WAY too... humble whereas now the hatch looks borderline ugly & an afterthought while the sedan has the more executive styling as if it's simply a downsized Mazda6. Hopefully they add features in the coming refreshes (i.e. a/c seats, pano moonroof, twin turbos if the 2.5 banger can handle it SOLELY to throw the speed 3 fans a bone and maybe to wipe smug looks off Lexus IS & german car owners off their faces...
PartisanGamer it’s normal, hatchback models aren’t popular in the states.
Mazda was obviously cost cutting when they decided not to put a small window in the C pillar. As a result the C pillar is huge. Personally I love the look of the hatchback and while I don't think the C pillar is a deal breaker it is gigantic and looks terrible
my cat made monkey sounds after reading this
Holy cow that interior is so simple and so beautiful
I thought my 2015 Mazda 3 had a beautifully simple interior, this one is even nicer.
I agree with you exceot for the infotainment which seems very outdated...
Nico Th. I only use mine for Apple car play and I imagine I would like not use the new one the same way.
My history teacher has an old 2004 Mazda 3 sedan, and it’s working just fine.
They were good reliable cars mechanically, but they had severe problems with rust and perforation
They are still extremely common here in Australia. Mazda is loved in this country, lots of teenagers get used 3’s as their first car.
Yup had a 2005 Mazda 3 and it was good mechanically but the fenders started bubbling and rusting off
Does it have the panoramic floor?
Still have my 2004 Mazda 3 sedan, 235,000 plus miles, No Rust (NONE) mechanically sound. Runs so well, can’t get rid of this car. Take care of the car, it takes care of you. May purchase this new M3. Would like to see a turbo on that 2.5L..., would kick up the fun factor...
I own a Mazda 626 Sedan in Prestige Silver Metallic colour, 1990 model ... bought brand new in Melbourne, Australia as a gift from my father for my 18th birthday. He paid $32,000 Australian dollars for it back then! It's now 32 years old, has done 500,000 kilometres !!!!!!!! (310,000 miles) and l continue to drive it daily. Has never failed me. Unbelievable car. I cannot part with it. My first and so far, only car ...!! It still looks like new and has always been outside for its entire 32 years, so far.
People cant believe it!
Two weeks ago l purchaseda brand new 2022 Mazda 3 Sedan in Sonic Silver Metallic and am expected to take delivery of it at the end of July, imported from Japan.
I am keeping my 626 and will never part with it and intend to drive both cars.
Today will be the day that Doug got a spike in views because he got called out taking sponser money for some lower priced speakers.
and the car have bose speaker in it XD
@@MrAsiris23 that's makes the hypocrisy even more golden. Replacing a premium product with a lower quality one.
@Jason Reyes still a lot better then some audio products.
Sponsor*
@@nonobuger it's a sponsor... people call this capitalism... it's not like Doug gave false advertisement about the sponsor, he just told you about its existence... it's ur choice if you go on and buy it and switch from Bose
The hatchbook looks for some reason only weird on photos, it looked completely different when I saw it live. And then I bought one :)
Totally agree with you. Pictures dont do the hatchback justice. Mazda shaped the body to leverage reflections and you need to see the car in person to truly experience the effect. Mazdas biggest challenge is perception. This new 3 is the sort of car you cross shop with Audi A3s not Corollas and Civics. But people have bias. I own a 2018 Mazda 6 Signature and test drove MANY cars and for the money it doesnt leave much on the table compared to cars at twice the price.
@@ocramidajzj which cars did you test drive and compare with the mazda
@@omarsabry4406 Audi A4 (twice), Alfa Romeo Guilia (3 times), Stelvio, BMW 5 series, Kia Stinger GT (5 times) Buick Regal GS, VW Golf R, VW Passat, Toyota Camry V6, Jaguar XF, Honda Accord Touring, Lexus GS350, Lexus ISF Nissan Maxima, Infiniti RedSport. And for the money the Mazda 6 Signature was the best value. It isnt perfect, but it crushes the Japanese models as far as overall design and dynamics and doesnt leave much on the table when compared to the Germans and Italians at 20-30K more. Honestly the cars that were the most in the running were the Guilia and Stinger. The Guilia because of its personality and Stinger for it V6 and hatch. Ultimately, I could not rationalize spending the extra money, especially for the Guilia given predicted reliability. IMO
@@ocramidajzj hows gas mileage?
@@bradhaines3142 for which car. I dont own the 3. The turbo 6 gives me about 24mpg combined. But I drive it hard. If I'm on the highway, my trip computer shows averaging around 35.
LOL!! I can't stop laughing....Doug thinks the Mazda 3 hatchback looks "kinda weird" but his favorite car is the Kia Soul.....LOL. Love you Doug. Liked your video, as always :)
@Lamingtxn yo but tbh kia soul drives really well. i rented one a few days back thought its gonna be bad, but i am honestly surprised.
@@ddjohnson9717 still looks a bit quirky
@@qlus true
Soul was giant flop in Europe, Mazda 3 is really popular. Guess why?
Kia Soul is the ugliest thing on the market alongside the Fiat 500x.
Just got the 2019 awd premium package today. Simply put, absolutely beautiful. Blue with the black 18 inch rims. Nicest thing I've ever owned in my life. My 4th mazda 3.
You haven't found the quirkiest feature though! When you want to squirt windshield washer, it comes from the blade itself (like an S-Class) and not from a small hole in the hood like every other car!
It's like that too on my 2009 Mazda 6
The newer Chevy trucks have it too. Nothing like paying $300 to replace your wipers every year.
@@jaysavage6493 YOU'RE** an idiot buddy. work on your reading comprehension skills.
@@bdcasey11 every year? That frequently?
Jesus christ sounds expensive
Skyactiv G is actually pretty simple. It uses a high compression ratio but to avoid knock, it reduces residual gas by shaping the piston differently and optimizing fuel injection to get an even air-fuel mixture
Yeah pretty cool, but Toyota beat them at their own game with their new 4cyl. Still anytime you get more power for less fuel the better.
@Some Guy If you're saying you need to "floor it" to reach 140 km/h, then in my opinion that is probably an incorrect statement. In my 2015 Mazda 2 (90hp) (Demio in US?), flooring it is only needed to go above 160 km/h and the top speed I reached was 184 km/h. I've found the amount of torque of the Mazda engines to be very good above 3.000 rpm.
Interestingly enough, as I reached 180 km/h or so, the car advised me to shift from 5th to 4th gear, but I didn't really dare as I was afraid I'd go over the rpm limit. :D
Unfortunately, most people are pretty ignorant about Mazdas. They're always geared towards fun driving. "zoom-zoom", is the reason they've used this. As a CX-5 owner
Yesh and Doug lost some credibility when he said that the CX5 drives like other SUVs. Far from the truth.
Your comment reads you were going to say something about being a CX-5 owner
Doug score: styling 6 ? This model won world car design 2020.
If it had the bulge like the 6 does on the front fenders, I think it would spice the car up a bit without doing it. But as is, its a little bit too boring.
@@tuanas458 I personally love the fronts and sides. Back looks like a regal to me
Mazda has amazing red Color car, a lot other companies have terrible red color
Mazda Red is amazing
It's the only red I'd consider buying. I normally don't like red cars but Soul Crystal Red is remarkable.
I seen a Mazda CX-7 the same color in all honesty it was breathtaking
Lexus red is the best
I have a Mazda cx5 2019 and I got it just for the red. Its amazing in the sun. It costs a little more than getting the same car in blue or black
LOL you seriously rated the Chevy Bolt higher then this Mazda 3? I want whatever you're smokin'
JayJ The system is broken
the dougscore is retarded
I dont think the system works.
Wasn't the Bolt discontinued due to poor sales?
It's almost as if he is obviously giving his subjective opinion and even named the scoring system after himself to reflect this. De gustibus non est disputandum.
Bought that in the hatchback-version just about a week ago. I'll be getting it on monday. It just came out like 3-6 weeks ago. The car is under 28k€ in Germany with all options in except leather interior. It has the newest features and just about everything in tech you can imagine. They allegedly halved the interior noise to the old Mazda 3 and you can feel the quality! It's like sitting in a mercedes but for half the price compared to an A class with similar options and power. I'm changing from an 2014 A3 to this and you can't even compare it. You won't find a car with more features and quality in this price range, they are all way more expensive, when you add all those feature packages that come included in the mazda.
Marwin Wish my 2018 Mazda 3 Grand Touring touch screen was responsive, takes about an hour for the screen to boot up when I start my car 😡🤬
Your review of the Mazda 3 is so underrating. God
Doug is the type of guy review a speaker in a car review
The worst type of guy joke i hav heard in a while
Wow that red color is gorgeus
My dad's MX-5 is the same colour. Looks amazing when waxed and in the sunlight, but pretty boring on a grey, dull day.
David Lundmark meh
It's a special paint, costs extra, never needs polishing and yes the red is gorgeous.
The 2019 Mazda 3 looks very clean & stunning.
At an affordable price, Mazda can't be beat for pricing.
over 3 years ownership maybe, but these wont be on the road for long, like the rest of mazdas, the protege was decent but thats 20 years ago
@@TheDraakheated Please elaborate.
The rear quarters on Mazdas always rust, but otherwise they seem to be relatively trouble free
i think hyundai might beat it still, but i'd have to check. years ago the mazda 3 was on my short list, but the elantra beat it on price.
A Tesla Model 3 after rebate cost less than this. And the tech makes Mazda looks dated.
30k for a Mazda3?
Mazda really go their own way. Have you ever seen an economy car interior that is remotely in this car's league? The Hold feature is brilliant - it removes a major source of fatigue during city driving. And I love that both-pedals warning! So often I see cars on the freeway with their brake lights constantly on as they cruise with the traffic. That is a giveaway that the driver has their left foot on the brake pedal and is rapidly wearing out their brake linings. This warning gives them the scolding they deserve. Go Mazda!
Even the 1st and 2nd gen interiors are comparable to what you would see in a lexus or acura luxury car, I love mazda!
I think this car is a no brainer for a young dude looking to start a family lol. You could totally get chicks with this car I feel like.
Mazda has some of the best interiors going on in low budget cars
30k is low budget?
@@PacoRobbins its the top tier of bugdet cars
@@dagobertduck4557 Fair enough. Although, I personally don't really consider 30 budget lol.
@@PacoRobbins me neither tho lol. I could get a evo x for the same cash
@@PacoRobbins I don't know but wanna tell you that Toyota Camry cost 100K dollars in Pakistan... What will be budget car for us 🤔
The screen is non-touch and is placed far from the driver on a security purpose, mazda has been awarded for that improvement in security while driving
You mean safety not security, and yes the words do have completely different meanings.
My Mazda 3 has touchscreeen as well as manual controls. The touchscreen is disabled if the car is moving. A smart idea I think.
I have the 2020 hatch with the same screen setup, and honestly I love the wheel controls. With Android Auto it's easy to use (especially with the shortcut keys) and I can do anything while driving and not being distracted. The stock menus are a bit more annoying though like with changing the radio, but I almost always default to AA.
@@oldarkie3880 that is last generation Mazda3. That is how most Mazda models used to be. Not anymore with the latest Mazda onboard system debuted first in 3 and CX30....
That makes a lot of sense
"The Kia Soul might be a little too funky"
"The Mazda3 Hatchback looks weird"
bruh
Doug, the type of guy that Scotty Kilmer throws dirt on.
Adam Steele I agree
Scotty is the absolute OG car youtuber
@@Mudvillereacts LOL Now's you're just turning this into a cult
Matt Roy f*** Scotty Kilmer
@@kingjlinza f*** you
Mazda is like LG in the phone industry. Good yet underrated.
i cant like this comment enough times
~V20 owner
both have a specific design focus that doesnt try to appease everyone
and it doesnt catch fire like hyundai or kia
fidel catsro The Hyundai/Kia fire thing is blown out of proportion. Google any car brand + car fire and see what comes up
Maybe if they stop using jacto/Nissan junky unreliable transmissions they would sell better
Anderson Rodriguez yes. Use Aisin transmissions like they used in some later Mazda6’s
Mazda keeps making there cars how they should be. Simple good looking and no CVT. Out of all the cheap compacts this comes 1st imo
And a manual on the highest trim if you want
But why. For the price of new Mazda 3, you can get a slight used Luxury Sport sedan. The value of sport sedans in our crazy SUV loved world is nuts. I paid 31K for a one year old 330i with only 9K miles on it. It has Apple Car play and 250HP from a 2.0 liter. I can put it in sport mode and floor it out a turn and the back gets loose. It is crazy fun for the same price as a boring Mazda 3.
@@thilehoffer I don't drive fwd. Only rwd or awd since my first car. I wouldn't buy a fwd economy compact. But it's the nicest one. We're talking new cars not used
Agreed
finally a car with tunnel view, a feature ive been waiting years for, gonna buy one of these right now
1:02 What if I use DOUG100?
le triggered doug
What a madlad
DOUG125 and they owe you money.
lmao
oh maaaan i just made that commnt and then i scrolled down a bit and saw this comment, would you mind if i dont delete my comment?
This dash/front interior is oozing with E90 allusions and I love Mazda for realising the perfection of simplicity.
I was just thinking the interior reminds me of my E92.
Doug the type of guy to go 80 in a 65 to show a quirk of the mazda 3
Not even close to funny
@@MrMentalSoul shut the fuck up you useless human being
I thought it was funny
@@tt-ln4mc congratulations, now you're unfunny and an asshole
@@tt-ln4mc wtf, chill dude
Mazda will always be slept on, at this point its kinda cool that lol. Had so many compliments on mine
"For some reason Mazda decided to save like 11 cents, and not put a pocket behind the driver seat" Laughed way to hard at this
My Cruze has it on both sides :)
According to Mazda, it is more of a safety concern, so the passenger behind the driver doesn’t distract the driver by trying to reach out for things while on the road.
@@se7en_464 That's actually genius. They have more features like that
@@se7en_464 Whats in the box?
hey sir, caught you going 80 in a 65, as well as swerving back and forth. license and registration please
It could have Bern on private property
@@alexanderalexander3891 we will need to investigate that
He is in California. Everyone goes 80 ;-)
myofficegoes65 i know. im in los Angeles as well. everyone goes 80，including me. i got pulled over one time in Wyoming going 80 flat.
@@harryli6138 The last time I drove in LA was in 2001, and even back then you were pretty lucky if you could do 30 on the freeway let alone 80.
- "My Favourite"
- Scores 48
- OK
Yohanes Albert Marshal he's an idiot
Bear in mind that the score also applies to cars like Rolls Royce Phantom, Bugatti Chiron etc
He doesn't actually like the Mazda 3, but Doug is pretty active on Reddit r/cars, and that sub loves the Mazda 3 so he's basically trying to be on their good side because they all circle jerk Doug's videos to death
@@tehgzizlauw1787 Ha ha -circle jerk-fukn gold!
@@caidee which is why his rating system is totally useless. He should use different scales. No logic in comparing a 2019 Mazda 3, a Bugatti Chiron and a 90's Lexus
You should do a series of boring car reviews.. "This.... is the 1996 Toyota Corolla"
Or the '94 Toyota Celica. Oops, wrong channel. Rev up your engines.
Go watch RCR
Check out the Regular Car Reviews channel, it's basically that
Boring/shitty/forgettable/flop cars. Everybody knows what a 1996 Corolla is, they sold a lot of them, our younger viewers know about them because they are still on the road and they might be driving one.
Stuff like 1997 Chevy Lumina, 2005 Ford 500, 1994 Buick Regal sedan, 1999 Acura RL, 2009 Nissan Altima coupe, 2000 GMC Envoy, 2002 VW Jetta(there's a real POS for ya), 2000's Ford Ranger, etc
I don't think people are saying the Mazda 3 is more exciting to drive than the Civic. What they are saying is that the Mazda 3, is more comfortable, better ride than everything in it's class in a daily driver and touring capacity. It also helps that it looks great.
Every car that comes out is Doug's new favorite car.
This New model of Mazda 3 looks stunning 👍👍👍
Stas Como estas New golf, new Focus, new A-Class and the Mazda 3 - this is the golden age of compacts.
there getting futuristic
AWD option to for 2020
Just picked up my Mazda 3 Hatchback today and I love it! Great car and is really improved.
Nice it's under r
i hope it was manual transmission...scotty would have advised the same
These cars are really great, but they lose all appeal to me with anything but a manual
I had the last generation hatchback and I seriously considered getting this one - I really like the style, more so than the previous model and the front end is unquestionably better looking.
David Keetz highly recommend getting the new one. It’s got everything I need and it really doesn’t break the bank. Espically if you have excellent credit and can get 1-2% financing.
I bought my 2020 Mazda3 a few weeks ago, and I really like it. It has a sleek elegant design, inside and out, and it performs really well too. I purchased the Select trim, which is just one step up from the Base model, about $21,357 not including sales tax and doc fees. The Select trim has all the safety features I was looking for, including rear cross traffic alert, lane assist, auto cruise control, Apple car play, and more. Other manufacturers force you to purchase more expensive trim levels to get these features. As for the infotainment center, I find the sound system much better than my 2018 toyota, my trade in. I like it without having to touch the screen, which happens to be plenty big enough, because I find it easy to navigate, and it doesn’t get my fingerprints all over it. To avoid having to scroll through all the radio stations, simply create a favorites list, and this will make it much easier to skip to your next station. One last thing. The Mazda3 has a Sport mode, which I really like a lot because it helps me to zip around traffic and it’s also a lot of fun to drive.
Update?
the rear of the hatchback model looks like a Ferrari FF or GTC 4Lusso to me