yep me too. I have a 3 door vw right now and the mazda 3 looks amazing! And the interior is stunning, and a good reliable engine. I also love all the safety features and just the complete package make me feel great to start a family and have this car!
@@User-cb4jm rear legroom is just the same, boot for hatch will be very larger because you can fold the rear seats plus you want hatch if you are young at heart and want sportier look and spirited driving
I am really glad to watch an informed video review that understand the new Mazda3. All the North American reviews are just screaming non-stop for a MPS/MazdaSpeed 3 like whiny entitled babies, even thought the US and Canadian Market already get an 2.5L 186HP petrol engine. And then many UK based reviews are dissing Mazda and kissing up the Ford Focus and VW Golf. For me the design is just ace. I honestly don't think Mazda designed this to be a family hatch, but rather a practical coupe. The exterior of the 5-dr is almost like a GT coupe/shootingbrake with its long bonnet and short boot. And no fake vents! The interior design is very driving-focused with few gadget distractions. As for the "Ford Focus like handling", the engineering credit should go to the Mazda MX-5. It's almost like an Alfa Romeo but with Japanese quality control and reliability. Personally I can't wait to see when the Skyactiv-X engine gets official data on it's outout and fuel consumption figures.
i bought mine last weeks. solely on looks and interior quality. does anyone really care about the engine too much. i mean its a small car. you drive it to work and back. no ones going drag racing in it. you press the pedal it goes forward. its a 2021 mazda, sure it might not be the most powerful, but you know the engines good enough. if i want a fast car id buy a wrx or something
Looking to buy a car this year . On the strength of his review of a mazda 6 I’ll be looking there. This a cracking review again by him. Really casual and friendly and covers every angle of the car . Before I buy any car I need to check his reviews out . The best reviewer on you tube by far
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Great review. So good to actually get objective information about the car on the road rather than just a list of specifications interspersed with a close up shot of the glove compartment(s). Thank you!
You make some of the very highest quality reviews online. The professional approach and wide angle of covered areas about a car and its ownership are very valuable. Also the presenter here is highly talented, a model example of automotive journalism. My only criticism is that I would like to see more of a focus on the driving experience. When a review runs for 51 minutes, surely the most important part of motoring should receive a bit more time spent on.
A Dutch car magazine tested a Mazda 3 SkyActiv G 122hp 213nm on a dynometer. Results are 140hp 219nm, No chiptuning. Still prefer a N/A 2.0 than a small downsize engine. Better gasresponse at higher revs. And no small turbo that only boost at low revs. Besides Mazda's manual gearbox is one of the better ones. I respect Mazda that they don't follow the downsize trend.
Excellent review, it helps me with my purchase decision. Probably the best car in that category and price range. It looks more expensive than it costs!
What an incredible review! Found this channel recently and ridiculously Impressed! As a bit of a car geek is rare that you actually learn things from these videos but some of the features have been perfectly explained. Looking forward to buying the top spec in Grey with the X engine soon once this current mess is sorted! It pains me to ask but had anyone got the X engine with the Auto? My girlfriend only drives Auto so may have to miss out on the slick manual.. 😒 but driving in London may come to appreciate it!? Or I have to teach her to drive 'stick'! 🥺
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I legit saw 55 minutes and was like, "Where's the Popcorn" this is going to get interesting. I noticed the amount of times you re-mentioned the same thing but made it as if you didn't but I got through the entire video even though I am already getting one.
Looks an amazing car and this review provides a huge amount of information but the one thing they don't mention surprisingly is Mazda's great reliability. I would of thought a mention of data from the reliability index and perhaps owner satisfaction sources to give an expected reliability level. When you add that in the Mazda 3 seems possibly with the Honda Civic the best options in it's class by a long way for those who just want to buy the car and enjoy it and not spend huge money after the warranty period. For those who sell within the warranty period fair enough but some might keep the car 5 years and long term reliability is then much more important. Also the Mazda engine technology seems to be designed around reliability, superchargers tend to be much more reliable than turbo's which again adds to the cars long term reliability and dependability and lower running costs. I also feel the internal cabin of the Mazda 3 seems to be designed around resembling a sports car cabin. The great handling and thick rear pillars with less than ideal rear visibility mimic many sports cars. With its amazing styling, great handling, superb cabin and strong reliability and decent pricing it just seems like a fantastic car option especially with the terrific paintwork options. No I am not a Mazda dealer but just seems a fantastic car. With their great reliability reputation surprised they don't offer a 5 year warranty, it doesn't look like it would cost them much to match Toyota.
Excellent proper review. I have been very happy with my 2015 Mazda 2 with the 115bhp engine and you soon get used to the non turbo driving style with power delivery a lot more linear. With perfectly positioned pedals for heel and toe and nicely weighted steering you feel like you are in a drivers car rather than just a tool to get you from a to b. Road testers have got used to turbos so driving a non turbo suddenly feels very odd but live with the car and you soon adapt and I dont need to rev the nuts off it to make good progress. I want a 3 skyactive x as my next car but prefer the greater control of a physical handbrake over the electric button which is becoming more normal sadly. Will have a test drive to see how I get on.
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Fantastic review! Very in depth and unbiased. None of the 8 minute overview of a car which is becoming the norm. That actually really annoys me, given how much of an investment a car will be.
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The rear of this car looks much better in person than on the screen, the camera just cant show the proportions of the car right. It is much lower than it seems
Fabulous in depth review. I had already short listed the skyactive x GT auto as my next vehicle. Fully loaded and exceptional quality in the cabin for the price. You would think there would be at least one USB in the rear seating area. Not a deal breaker though for a premium hatch 👍
Another great review, I sometimes find myself watching OSV reviews of cars I'm not even interested in just because the reviews are so good!!, one minor niggle though the OSV logo at the top right of the screen is way too prominent, so much so that the reviewers' head is hidden by it sometimes!!
You should really opt for the new SkyActiv X engine if you're able to. That engine is amazing and brings you that bit of power you're missing in the SkyActiv G engine. Also: less fuel consumption for 180 horsepower and that for €950,- more. It should really be a nobrainer choice imo.
Great review! Thank you! I believe it is the third time I am watching it. It certainly helped me to make a decision. :-) I've ordered a saloon in this exact colour which should arrive in April.
@ 5:13 .... Ooops!! l winced just a bit there!!! Then l remembered: it's just a video..... And l am sitting on a couch.... .....in the USA 🇺🇸 ....on the left.... No head-on 💥 collision today!!!! .....phew!!! 🚙 😮😢😂🤣 😊
To be fair coming from an older 2L petrol (a volvo C30 with the old 2.0 Duratec lump with 145hp) the SkyactiveG I found to be not too bad torque-wise. Below 2000 it did feel a bit weak, even though on paper its stronger there, but the mid-range seemed on-par or even slightly better. Where it fell down for me personally was the top end, the duratec in my car does like to rev, and the Skyactive G though willing, couldn't just pull to the redline in the same fashion. But personally I preferred it massively engine-wise to the much torquier Seat Ibiza I also tested. The turbo torque was great, but the throttle response I found to be quite annoying, especially if you have to quickly pull away. Does make me very keen to try the Skyactive X though! I'm sure it still wont have quite the same low down pull as a a focus, but the sharper response and (on paper) decent mid-range pull should be exactly what I'm looking for.
Though I love the Mazdas I think calling it a family hatch is a big stretch. At 197 centimetres tall with my seat in the driving position there is no room even for a child, also boot space in hatch is nearly half that of the saloon (according to official Mazda measurement and not reviewers measuring up to the roof of the hatch because it isn't legal to constantly obstruct your rear window).
Oh Yeah. Just waiting for something more than 122PS. That's the only motor on offer in my market. Does not do the styling justice. 180Ps would be better suited to that great body.
@@Chukwu1967 agreed! And even that 122 hp 2 liter is extremely weak the displacement in mind. A modern turbocharged 2 liter should make at least 180hp, and that would be a weak number for a 2 liter. Perhaps Mazda it's time to go for turbocharging..
The car is indeed beautiful and high quality, but there is one thing that bothers it: the new shape of the steering wheel. The coating is of high quality, but the profile is not round (tubular) as before, and therefore is not comfortable in any position of the hand, but in a very specific position. The uncomfortable grip makes driving uneasy. It is a great pity that they abandoned the "universal" form that suits every driver and every position.
Another great review. It seems there's a lot to recommend this car, but it's unfortunate that there's no estate model. That could solve rear visibility, rear access and headroom issues, and I'd buy one, even if nobody else would ;) There's a very good reason to go with the diesel if you live almost anywhere else in Europe other than the UK: diesel is considerably cheaper!
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Why is there no grey leather in the hatchback version? Why is it just the saloon? A bit annoying, the all black interior whilst nice is a little gloomy.
I yearn for foglights or something adding detail in the lower quarters of the front bumper, the styling otherwise does work quite well on these bigger wheels, but I just saw one today at a supermarket car park and it does look quite bulbous with the regular wheels you'd get at a reasonable spec.
This is a great car, but it's a real pity you didn't review the "sedan" version because it looks (according to the majority of buyers) much better and avoids all of the rear packaging issues.
Karl P only in America, Europe doesn’t buy small sedans. VW used to sell 106 Golfs for every Jetta sold in the EU, yet in the USA the Jetta is Vw’s best seller no car.
My Mazda 3 2 litre X engine is absolutely bloody awful for fuel economy, currently showing just 34 average mpg. I have now developed a rooted aversion to the words MILD Hybrid. If you want diesel economy buy diesel, not the Mazda 3 2.0 X.
Funny how he mentions the ford focus often when here in the U.S. it was a horrible car. Ford was sued over transmission issues related to the focus and fiesta. The focus isn't held in high regard here. Nice review though.
It was only horrible because of the automatic transmission. The manual transmission Focus is and was excellent, which is the biggest shame that Americans are too ignorant, lazy, or just plain simple-minded to make the right choice to get the manual gearbox. Same with the Fiesta, great with the manual option. And this is coming from an American! I blame my fellow Americans for not getting the newest generation of the Focus here, because had they wisely chosen the manual transmission, there would be thousands of happy customers, not angry ones that are bitter at Ford.
I reckon the quality of this car is better than Ford Focus. But Focus is a bit cheaper (some countries perhaps not), and Focus in st line should feel a bit sportier. The 184 ps 3 zylinder engine feels sporty, but its not an skyrocket comparing to mazdas 2.0 180 ps engine (naturally aspirated).
Beautiful car....terrible for a family! Kids would get terrified in all the darkness at the back, no ventilation in the back, no charging, child seats are a nightmare to install. Also, you can't see out of rear side windows if you are small, adults cannot see what is going in in the back until their eyes get used to the darkness after looking out the front of the car.
Nice car... But needs more engine option's. Under powered diesel 1.8, no Hybrid, no MPS version as in nothing over 200 HP.. The competition has more options and that is what will down Mazda again.
Now THAT'S a review. Thank you.
Thanks Gheddon 👌
instablaster.
Mazda is killing it again. Im gonna buy the mazda 3 hatch when im gonna have my family soon. Im still enjoying my cx3.
yep me too. I have a 3 door vw right now and the mazda 3 looks amazing! And the interior is stunning, and a good reliable engine. I also love all the safety features and just the complete package make me feel great to start a family and have this car!
Why not the sedan though, greater visibility, bigger boot and more rear legroom, and it’s arguably the better proportioned model this generation.
@@User-cb4jm rear legroom is just the same, boot for hatch will be very larger because you can fold the rear seats plus you want hatch if you are young at heart and want sportier look and spirited driving
undoubtedly the most comprehensive and independent reviews ever.
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I am really glad to watch an informed video review that understand the new Mazda3. All the North American reviews are just screaming non-stop for a MPS/MazdaSpeed 3 like whiny entitled babies, even thought the US and Canadian Market already get an 2.5L 186HP petrol engine. And then many UK based reviews are dissing Mazda and kissing up the Ford Focus and VW Golf. For me the design is just ace. I honestly don't think Mazda designed this to be a family hatch, but rather a practical coupe. The exterior of the 5-dr is almost like a GT coupe/shootingbrake with its long bonnet and short boot. And no fake vents! The interior design is very driving-focused with few gadget distractions. As for the "Ford Focus like handling", the engineering credit should go to the Mazda MX-5. It's almost like an Alfa Romeo but with Japanese quality control and reliability. Personally I can't wait to see when the Skyactiv-X engine gets official data on it's outout and fuel consumption figures.
The rubbish Euro Ford isn't liked in Australia and as for the Golf lol
Great review. Like Tiff Needell's brother reviewing. Puts all the "LOOK AT ME! Not the car child reviewers to shame."
Best, most informative reviews of any car channel on RUclips. Excellent work.
i bought mine last weeks. solely on looks and interior quality. does anyone really care about the engine too much. i mean its a small car. you drive it to work and back. no ones going drag racing in it. you press the pedal it goes forward. its a 2021 mazda, sure it might not be the most powerful, but you know the engines good enough. if i want a fast car id buy a wrx or something
The SkyActive -X is very exciting to wait hopefully it will be available in every country very soon in every model.
love the way you guys turn into the camera as if you have multiple cameras lol
Compliments for this review. By far one of the most informative Reviews I've seen in a long time
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WOW! Great review of a great car! Makes the Germans look so full.
Looking to buy a car this year . On the strength of his review of a mazda 6 I’ll be looking there.
This a cracking review again by him. Really casual and friendly and covers every angle of the car .
Before I buy any car I need to check his reviews out . The best reviewer on you tube by far
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Getting my Mazda 3, Skyactiv X on Friday, can't wait! Thank you for this video, great review.
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Been waiting for this review from you for Mazda 3. Thank you for another great review
Superb review. This is the go to place for detailed and interesting reviews. Well done 👍🏼
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At last a proper full and comprehensive review of a car, in this case the Mazda 3 hatch. Well done OSV..look forward to the next review..Phil...🦊
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Great review. So good to actually get objective information about the car on the road rather than just a list of specifications interspersed with a close up shot of the glove compartment(s). Thank you!
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THIS is what I call a review. Subscribed immediately. Good job!
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Don’t think you’ll find a better review anywhere.
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Agreed
You make some of the very highest quality reviews online. The professional approach and wide angle of covered areas about a car and its ownership are very valuable. Also the presenter here is highly talented, a model example of automotive journalism. My only criticism is that I would like to see more of a focus on the driving experience. When a review runs for 51 minutes, surely the most important part of motoring should receive a bit more time spent on.
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A Dutch car magazine tested a Mazda 3 SkyActiv G 122hp 213nm on a dynometer. Results are 140hp 219nm,
No chiptuning.
Still prefer a N/A 2.0 than a small downsize engine. Better gasresponse at higher revs. And no small turbo that only boost at low revs. Besides Mazda's manual gearbox is one of the better ones.
I respect Mazda that they don't follow the downsize trend.
Wow! NOW THATS A REVIEW!! This is the most in-depth and informative car review I’ve actually seen in my car buying adventure! Thank you!!
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Excellent review, it helps me with my purchase decision. Probably the best car in that category and price range. It looks more expensive than it costs!
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Right👍 No other car in this price can even half reach its design
This chaps review of the Vauxhall Mokka X was so good it made me go out and buy one. Very happy with it too.
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What an incredible review! Found this channel recently and ridiculously Impressed! As a bit of a car geek is rare that you actually learn things from these videos but some of the features have been perfectly explained. Looking forward to buying the top spec in Grey with the X engine soon once this current mess is sorted! It pains me to ask but had anyone got the X engine with the Auto? My girlfriend only drives Auto so may have to miss out on the slick manual.. 😒 but driving in London may come to appreciate it!? Or I have to teach her to drive 'stick'! 🥺
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I legit saw 55 minutes and was like, "Where's the Popcorn" this is going to get interesting. I noticed the amount of times you re-mentioned the same thing but made it as if you didn't but I got through the entire video even though I am already getting one.
This with the skyactiv x engine 🤤 love the manual gearbox in a mazda.
Wow almost 60 minutes with a lot of good info. Liked and subscribed.
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Beautiful review. Sitting here in South Africa and enjoying this beautiful review. Thank you.
Looks an amazing car and this review provides a huge amount of information but the one thing they don't mention surprisingly is Mazda's great reliability. I would of thought a mention of data from the reliability index and perhaps owner satisfaction sources to give an expected reliability level. When you add that in the Mazda 3 seems possibly with the Honda Civic the best options in it's class by a long way for those who just want to buy the car and enjoy it and not spend huge money after the warranty period. For those who sell within the warranty period fair enough but some might keep the car 5 years and long term reliability is then much more important. Also the Mazda engine technology seems to be designed around reliability, superchargers tend to be much more reliable than turbo's which again adds to the cars long term reliability and dependability and lower running costs. I also feel the internal cabin of the Mazda 3 seems to be designed around resembling a sports car cabin. The great handling and thick rear pillars with less than ideal rear visibility mimic many sports cars. With its amazing styling, great handling, superb cabin and strong reliability and decent pricing it just seems like a fantastic car option especially with the terrific paintwork options. No I am not a Mazda dealer but just seems a fantastic car. With their great reliability reputation surprised they don't offer a 5 year warranty, it doesn't look like it would cost them much to match Toyota.
Not to mention those 2nd hand buyers who'll be watching this review in 2-3 years. Mazdas usually make a very smart choice of used car.
What a great review! I really enjoyed my 50 minutes watching. Keep it up!
Excellent proper review. I have been very happy with my 2015 Mazda 2 with the 115bhp engine and you soon get used to the non turbo driving style with power delivery a lot more linear. With perfectly positioned pedals for heel and toe and nicely weighted steering you feel like you are in a drivers car rather than just a tool to get you from a to b. Road testers have got used to turbos so driving a non turbo suddenly feels very odd but live with the car and you soon adapt and I dont need to rev the nuts off it to make good progress. I want a 3 skyactive x as my next car but prefer the greater control of a physical handbrake over the electric button which is becoming more normal sadly. Will have a test drive to see how I get on.
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Fantastically detailed review, just what I was looking for. Now to decide whether to have the 3 or the cx30!
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This is the most in-depth review of the Mazda 3 I've come across.
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Fantastic review! Very in depth and unbiased. None of the 8 minute overview of a car which is becoming the norm. That actually really annoys me, given how much of an investment a car will be.
Thank god we get the 2.5lt G25 in Australia
Why? hardly any faster and a lot less economical. Now the new turbo version, that I could understand.
Best review ever on mazda 3
So informative
I like this guy he knows what he’s on about.
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This is the kind of video worthing subscribing.
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Very comprehensive review 5 star!!
Best review I've come across so far! This is going to be my next car!
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Don't do it!
Most Beautiful car look design interior exterior.
I can't buy car but i like to watching mazda car video ❤
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Good review as allways keep em comin
Had my new mazda 3 now for 8 months.
Had mine for 8 months now.
19months now?
Excellent & well informed review from osv, which I'm quite new to... I'll be watching more from hereonin.
The rear of this car looks much better in person than on the screen, the camera just cant show the proportions of the car right. It is much lower than it seems
This car is amazing, what a review!! I'm 99.9 percent sure this will be my next car but whats stopping me is how small the rear passenger area is.
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Brilliant review
An insanely comprehensive review.
We do our best, Sammy 👍
Appreciate the review, very informative, I've bought the 2020 hatch top model.
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Blows my mind that a Mini Clubman is a bit cheaper than this in the UK but in my country the Mini is priced at twice the money for a Mazda 3.
Great review as always!👍
Thanks JB
The best review ever,well done.
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Fabulous in depth review. I had already short listed the skyactive x GT auto as my next vehicle. Fully loaded and exceptional quality in the cabin for the price. You would think there would be at least one USB in the rear seating area. Not a deal breaker though for a premium hatch 👍
had my 2019 Mazda 3 for exactly 1 year now.
Another great review, I sometimes find myself watching OSV reviews of cars I'm not even interested in just because the reviews are so good!!, one minor niggle though the OSV logo at the top right of the screen is way too prominent, so much so that the reviewers' head is hidden by it sometimes!!
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Quality review as always.
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5:13 Wow that scared me, especially because in the moment I forgot you drive on the left.
Me too. I thought I was the only one.
You should really opt for the new SkyActiv X engine if you're able to. That engine is amazing and brings you that bit of power you're missing in the SkyActiv G engine. Also: less fuel consumption for 180 horsepower and that for €950,- more. It should really be a nobrainer choice imo.
When we get our hands on the X we will bring you an updated review 👍
Here it costs about €4000 more... and it's obviously not worth that premium.
TOP Review and very in depth too😊👍
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Great review! Thank you!
I believe it is the third time I am watching it.
It certainly helped me to make a decision. :-)
I've ordered a saloon in this exact colour which should arrive in April.
Wow, third time's a charm! Thanks for watching, Radu 👍 Did you order the vehicle through us?
@@rivervalegroup
Hi!
I might have if I were living in UK.
Greetings from Romania! :-)
best review of this car ive seen
Thank you for watching 👍
Would this car be more efficient or economical than my diesel Peugeot 308? Love the interior of this Mazda 3.
@ 5:13 .... Ooops!!
l winced just a bit there!!!
Then l remembered: it's just a video.....
And l am sitting on a couch....
.....in the USA 🇺🇸 ....on the left....
No head-on 💥 collision today!!!!
.....phew!!!
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😮😢😂🤣 😊
Best review ever!
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To be fair coming from an older 2L petrol (a volvo C30 with the old 2.0 Duratec lump with 145hp) the SkyactiveG I found to be not too bad torque-wise. Below 2000 it did feel a bit weak, even though on paper its stronger there, but the mid-range seemed on-par or even slightly better. Where it fell down for me personally was the top end, the duratec in my car does like to rev, and the Skyactive G though willing, couldn't just pull to the redline in the same fashion. But personally I preferred it massively engine-wise to the much torquier Seat Ibiza I also tested. The turbo torque was great, but the throttle response I found to be quite annoying, especially if you have to quickly pull away. Does make me very keen to try the Skyactive X though! I'm sure it still wont have quite the same low down pull as a a focus, but the sharper response and (on paper) decent mid-range pull should be exactly what I'm looking for.
Awesome! Thanks a lot for the review.
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Never been a diesel Mazda 3 in Australia of late.
Briliant review!
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The front looks like a budget Aston Martin. In a good way.
MANUAL!
Though I love the Mazdas I think calling it a family hatch is a big stretch. At 197 centimetres tall with my seat in the driving position there is no room even for a child, also boot space in hatch is nearly half that of the saloon (according to official Mazda measurement and not reviewers measuring up to the roof of the hatch because it isn't legal to constantly obstruct your rear window).
We were always talking about a bullet... now this is one.
Which one will you choose toyota corolla 2019 or mazda 3? Please reply
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Valito Cardoso mazda 3
Mazda all the way specially the new 3. I just love this brand now more than ever.
Mazda !! 3 2019 or 2020 very good car !
GT Sport Skyactive X on order 👍🏻
Fab choice Tim! Enjoy your new Mazda3 👌
Best review!!!!!!
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Would you consider a Mazda3?
Oh Yeah. Just waiting for something more than 122PS. That's the only motor on offer in my market. Does not do the styling justice. 180Ps would be better suited to that great body.
@@Chukwu1967 agreed! And even that 122 hp 2 liter is extremely weak the displacement in mind. A modern turbocharged 2 liter should make at least 180hp, and that would be a weak number for a 2 liter. Perhaps Mazda it's time to go for turbocharging..
I love the look. All in Black. lowered, Yum Yum!
@@THjorth Exactly. How do you even make a 2.0 have only 122Ps in 2019? The 2.0 in the MX- 5 makes 184Ps. 1.6s were making 160Ps back in 1992.
@@Chukwu1967 Sure they will release one with you at some point 👍
Fantastic review of a fantastic car
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Beautiful car!
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The car is indeed beautiful and high quality, but there is one thing that bothers it: the new shape of the steering wheel. The coating is of high quality, but the profile is not round (tubular) as before, and therefore is not comfortable in any position of the hand, but in a very specific position. The uncomfortable grip makes driving uneasy. It is a great pity that they abandoned the "universal" form that suits every driver and every position.
Another great review. It seems there's a lot to recommend this car, but it's unfortunate that there's no estate model. That could solve rear visibility, rear access and headroom issues, and I'd buy one, even if nobody else would ;)
There's a very good reason to go with the diesel if you live almost anywhere else in Europe other than the UK: diesel is considerably cheaper!
Andrew Sowerby the cx30 is the model designed for your needs.
@@69memnon69 but I'm not overly keen on SUVs. I'd have to put it through its paces to see how it handles first.
Diesel here is like 1.70 whereas unleaded is 1.30 a litre
@@appletree4433 where is here?
Andrew Sowerby Australia lol. Brisbane is always expensive
This is my car but in sedan soul red crystal but with a Skyactive G--- 2.5 litre engine (G25)
Can you get a spare wheel with the Bose sound system? Same question for the CX-30 if i may.
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Nice!
Thanks!
Why is there no grey leather in the hatchback version? Why is it just the saloon? A bit annoying, the all black interior whilst nice is a little gloomy.
I yearn for foglights or something adding detail in the lower quarters of the front bumper, the styling otherwise does work quite well on these bigger wheels, but I just saw one today at a supermarket car park and it does look quite bulbous with the regular wheels you'd get at a reasonable spec.
You know you can't see the front of your car when you are driving right?
@@aural_supremacy Yeah, what's your point? Some people choose their cars with their heart, not just their brain.
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Are the autos that bad?
This is a great car, but it's a real pity you didn't review the "sedan" version because it looks (according to the majority of buyers) much better and avoids all of the rear packaging issues.
Was there a poll done on that?
@@domzbu Yeah, it's called sales
Karl P which are?
The sedan looks like any old dull sedan 🤷
Karl P only in America, Europe doesn’t buy small sedans. VW used to sell 106 Golfs for every Jetta sold in the EU, yet in the USA the Jetta is Vw’s best seller no car.
mazda 3 the best !!!!!!!!! :) :)
My Mazda 3 2 litre X engine is absolutely bloody awful for fuel economy, currently showing just 34 average mpg. I have now developed a rooted aversion to the words MILD Hybrid. If you want diesel economy buy diesel, not the Mazda 3 2.0 X.
Funny how he mentions the ford focus often when here in the U.S. it was a horrible car. Ford was sued over transmission issues related to the focus and fiesta. The focus isn't held in high regard here. Nice review though.
It was only horrible because of the automatic transmission. The manual transmission Focus is and was excellent, which is the biggest shame that Americans are too ignorant, lazy, or just plain simple-minded to make the right choice to get the manual gearbox. Same with the Fiesta, great with the manual option. And this is coming from an American! I blame my fellow Americans for not getting the newest generation of the Focus here, because had they wisely chosen the manual transmission, there would be thousands of happy customers, not angry ones that are bitter at Ford.
Is this better than a 1.5 ford focus ecoboost?
I reckon the quality of this car is better than Ford Focus. But Focus is a bit cheaper (some countries perhaps not), and Focus in st line should feel a bit sportier. The 184 ps 3 zylinder engine feels sporty, but its not an skyrocket comparing to mazdas 2.0 180 ps engine (naturally aspirated).
Great review as always. It's subjective of course but the hatch looks ugly to me , especially the rear looks like Daewoo from years ago.
122hp on a 2.0 litre is pretty poor but otherwise a fantastic car. The old Honda 1.8 pushes out more power albeit at high revs.
Beautiful car....terrible for a family! Kids would get terrified in all the darkness at the back, no ventilation in the back, no charging, child seats are a nightmare to install. Also, you can't see out of rear side windows if you are small, adults cannot see what is going in in the back until their eyes get used to the darkness after looking out the front of the car.
Hi Paul, thank you for the feedback. These are interesting points that potential buyers should take on-board.
Ford didn’t own Mazda they had a 33% controlling share in Mazda which they sold in 2008.
Nice car... But needs more engine option's. Under powered diesel 1.8, no Hybrid, no MPS version as in nothing over 200 HP.. The competition has more options and that is what will down Mazda again.
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looks like a Subura Impreza mk3