7:00 "Prettiest red in the automotive landscape" - Big call, but many automotive reviewers echo the same sentiment and I personally agree. I comes with a catch! This particular colour has a back story. I was lucky enough to attend the 2015 Tokyo Motor show.... and anyone attending would tell you that the star of that particular show was the Mazda RX-Vision done in this amazing red, that under the lights and reflections has people talking. Many approached Mazda and said they wanted a car in "that red". Initially Mazda said it wasn't possible. The car shows are painted by hand in a very specific way. It was designed to mimic the red from the Japanese flag, and be almost like flowing magma. But being done by hand in the way it was done, wasn't really possible in the factory. But they decided for this particular colour (around 2016) they would get some of their best painters to paint a car and they would motion capture the paint gun movements, just as animators would for something like a Marvel movie. They translated the human movements, back into the paint robots. So for each colour in the factory, normal movements are done until a car needing Soul Red Crystal comes along. The catch? The only issue with the colour is that it is so deliberate in the way the paint is layered, that car repair painters say it might be the most difficult car colour to respray after a repair. And some insurance companies agree, charging a premium for this specific colour.
@@MicahMuzio no worries at all. I'm from an Australian-Japanese family. I think they make a product that really suits conditions down here in Australia, but knowing Japanese culture (heading back in a week - can't wait!), I appreciate their very Japanese, to the nth degree mentality. They're such geeks over there in Hiroshima.
...it still chips easily and is difficult to match if a repaint is required. I love the color, when clean and waxed, on our CX-5, but the rock chips show up really easily. My VW paint was more durable....
@@K03sport Mazda uses a proprietary system from Aqua-tech which is a Three Layer Wet Paint System. This was designed to have the lowest CO2 emissions of any paint application. It might be that applying the paint in this way though makes it less durable. But knowing the cultures of Mazda and VW well, I suppose in many ways Mazda should be given Kudos for being environmental and responsible in their approaches. Sadly the best demonstration of the two companies and their culture was back in 2012. Mazda designed and patented the worlds first low compression diesel. This was borne out of decades of research at universities in the UK and India, but no car maker actually put research into product. Bottom line - low compression diesels are really quiet, have naturally lower CO2 and NOX emissions, but suck in cold weather (which Mazda did get around). But in 2012 Mazda decided to invest time in tuning their diesel engine to meet US EPA - which is twice as strict as Euro VI. During this time however, VW just decided to export their diesel to the US. Two issues here. The emissions were higher than Mazda's engine without tuning, and two - to pass the US EPA, they used a cheat that would later have their caught out as part of the VW diesel emissions scandal. It was to take Mazda 5 years of honest work to have their car pass US EPA - but the engine would have to be detuned so much, that it proved not worth the work. But at least their were honest. That said, maybe increasing emissions in their paint shop would allow for a bit of extra baking and hardening.
I am on my 5th Mazda 3. I drive a ton of miles per year. The infotainment system interface is excellent. No reason to reach or even look once you have used it enough. It's easy peasy and makes perfect sense.
It is indeed easy and makes senses, but at least they could give us the option to use the touch screen. Especially when the vehicle is on park, you could easy using touch screen for text inputs for navigation for example.
@@webguy943 100% agree i got 2022 sedan version and its super far. if they added touch it'd be dumb. Its very similar to my friends 2018 audi. super far away so no point in touching either.
@@crumcon it's way easier to just tell android auto what's up rather than a touch screen idk what y'all on about. Touchscreen is not intuitive, requires clean hands, not always receptive to touch, and is just another way for it to fail. I'm sure there are many more cons and literally not a single pro over a dial or button interface.
I love seeing your family review cars together! Especially this mazda3 review you guys did. My family has only EVER bought Mazdas. We’ve owned 12 Mazdas. They are so fun to drive, great reliability, and safe.
I love the exterior of the hatch, but opted for the sedan because the visibility and space for my teenagers is limited. After testing the Forte/Sentra/Corolla, I was blown away with how far ahead the 3 is. It’s almost a cheaper version of an A3.
Having the opinion of the individual most likely to ride in the back seat of the Mazda3 is an absolute winner in terms of reviews. The term 'squishy' over 'soft touch' seems so much more descriptive of what one actually feels. Great review!
Have to say you and the fam have been nailing it with these reviews! Excellent content. Outside of Aston Martin’s “Divine Red” nobody does “red” better than Mazda.
Love the family reviews Micah! I currently own a 2021 Mazda 3 Hatch Select w/ Appearance Package in the same Soul Red Crystal. Love your trim recommendations and I agree, it was the cheapest possible price with important features a driver would want on their daily beater. Mazda’s Soul Red definitely hits the soul and I got many compliments for the color. So far 20k miles and loving it!
My feeling about the Mazda 3 Hatchback is that, 20+ years ago, it would have been released as a great-looking 2-door coupe, but - times being what they are, now - Mazda was forced to squeeze 4 doors into this design. It's an easier sell. But what it is, really, is what we used to call a "2+2", for 2 adults in front, 2 smaller people in the rear. The 3 Sedan would probably make more sense for a family.
When it comes to the rear seats being down, you can still bring the console up, just don't go as far back when pushing it, before you pull it up. Mazda planned this one out actually, and there are slots farther forward that allows the center console to come up even when the rear seats are down!
Totally feel that. Seems like most dealers' inventory is 60/40 split between CX-5s and CX-30s (mostly base and middle trims), with very few of the rest. It's like Mazda is giving up on their non-SUV line up.
I love a Mazda three hatchback turbo it’s fine it’s beautiful it’s fast and makes me feel like I’m in a luxury car higher price than what I already paid. Well, you can’t beat it.
While I initially had my doubts regarding visibility mainly due to that C pillar , the driving assist is great in covering that blind spot. I don’t know why the heads-up display wasn’t mentioned, but also a big safety plus as it also shows what the sensors are picking up.
That was a very creative and fun approach to getting the whole family involved in the review. I'm not familiar with your channel but if you do more like this I'll have to subscribe.
Love the impromptu moment where your daughter brought up the single biggest problem (interior room and capacity) with the Mazda3 and arguably Mazdas in general. Sigh, because they look so pretty and drive so nice...
All that sweet torque is available down low, where you can actually use it in the real world! Step on the gas at low speed. All that power you feel is the torque! Instant torque. No need to get those revs up to an insane amount before you can enjoy the car's power. Torque now! Torque immediately! Street racers can't stand that. Oh well, Mazda didn't make this generation of the 3 for racing on city streets.
The infotainment system UI is indeed easy and makes senses, but at least they could give us the option to use the touch screen. Especially when the vehicle is on park, you could easy using touch screen for text inputs for navigation for example. It's there whether you want to use or not, you have the option, that's important 😮💨
There’s a certain, rather well-known RUclipsr who is always pointing out whether there is a “load lip” in the “boot.” And while I don’t want an 80s-style cliff to haul stuff over, a load lip is great for making sure stuff doesn’t roll out of the trunk the second you open it. Load lips deserve more love. 💋
It's fine with Android Auto. Just pick your favorites (maps, music, etc.) and use the knob. Wireless would help, but there are plenty of dongles available for purchase.
I noticed in the info explosion. You listed the specs for the power on lower octane. If you get premium (and this car does allow for both). You’ll make about 30 more hp and 10 torque.
The Mazda3 is everything I was asking for a couple years ago, but today the lack of any hybrid/plug-in options or even a small ecoturbo is a bit disappointing!
i can sum up this video in one word: Zippy ! Man Love you bro Micah ! You have a beautiful family and we can totally feel the down to earth true fun love in your family. You are a true role model for all young father and husbands... I say "Be more like Micah"... Hope to see you around in OC one day...
Yea, the back seat is the 3’s Achilles heel. But with the seats down it actually beats the cargo capacity of even the new civic. The sedan back seat is less claustrophobic. So for a couple or single person who values the unique Mazda experience this is a great pick. We are quite enjoying our current 3 Carbon edition sedan long term tester.
Lack of rear vents, power lift gate, and cramped back seats are deal breakers for me, even though I love the styling, interior, and performance. Plus for the Turbo money it just makes more sense to buy a CX-5 instead.
I’m not sure I understand rear vents (or multi zones) in a small cabin. It takes literally seconds for all that air to move around the entire space. Power hatch, maybe I’ll give you. Although waiting for most to open is a snooze fest. But the back is about four inches less leg room. I’m just so over crossovers, and never really have back passengers. Just to stick it to the Mazda marketing people I’d get this over the CX5 if I had to pick one.
Yeah I like this car a lot, probably still best in class for me if you don't use the back seats often, but that's a big if for a lot of people. New civic would be the choice of you're still committed to a car.
I love my previous gen Mazda3, but it’s definitely not a family car. I have the heads up display that now I don’t think I could live without. If I had kids or regularly had people in the rear seat, I think the cx9 would be my next choice. Still “fun”, but with more space than the cx5.
Car has a lot of positives (for me the regular or premium gas) AWD turbo pure AT no CVT. Yet a clear winner for many who seem to be overlooking the value and options that may not be available in a decade Detractors to weigh on:. Rumored oil loss, or at least it occurs within the first oil change and levels out. Low battery indication if you leave your dome light on or doors open too long a period of time Cell phone charger in the center console you cannot put a phone and then stuff on top of your phone when charging it. Piano black accents inside scratches up within seconds of ownership A/C is described as tepid to underwhelming at best No cooled seats Pizza cutter rims/wheels (needs 235's) Rear suspension changed for more rigidity (was a Ford rear end) Front gauge cluster plastic scratches even with the mildest of dust (use a vacuum?)
Have you ever been to Japan? My son and I visited Osaka and at 6' tall and my son at 6'5" we felt like the biggest people in the country, lol! Hobbit size equipment is not a problem if you are hobbit size. :)
All it needs is rear wheel drive, adaptive suspension for better comfort and control and a decent gear box. Especially at low speed the suspension is choppy over all but the smoothest of roads. The Mazda 6 was the only car in the Mazda range with decent suspension without going way back to the beautiful 929 anyway.
Great review as always Micah but one note, I think you got the boot capacity backwards between sedan and hatch. The hatch is only 334l while the sedan is larger at 450l. That said, the hatch is much more practical for larger items. Would love if they replaced the sedan with a liftback in future
Hi, Dan. Just wanted to confirm that the numbers in our video are correct. I'm looking at the spec data from Mazda USA right now and trunk capacity is 13.2 cu-ft for the sedan and 20.1 cu-ft for the hatchback, which makes sense since the hatchback's capacity would naturally be bigger.
@@MicahMuzio While technically "correct" I think that it's more valuable to compare the cargo space below the cargo cover in a hatchback to a sedan with trunk. Because unless you are packing the rear to the roof, taking the already poor rearward visibility of the hatchback to "non-existent" you don't have anywhere close to 20.1 cu-ft of storage space. As someone with bikes and kid and dog who used to rent a lot of cars, I had only one hardened rule. "As long as it has a trunk." Because it was always easier to pack my gear and family into a car with even a modest sized trunk than a supposedly roomy hatchback. This was especially true for the sedan versions of the Mazda3 and Ford Focus. Those hatchbacks were extremely small and near impossible to get my bike in the back with the seats up, whereas the sedan versions not a problem. (I take off both wheels on my bike for anyone wondering how I can pack one or more bikes into a trunk.)
A couple years ago, I planned to buy a 3 hatch. But, as a shorter person who likes to sit low, the sills were too high and the back seat claustrophobic. Ended up with the Mazda 6!
I hope premium plus does have red black interior option. I love the red black interior somuch, also love the turbo to hard to make decision between interio or turbo engine ☹️
Hey Micah, We are looking for a recommendation. We are looking for a vehicle that can tow 4K LBS but, gets really good gas mileage. I personally don't want a dated vehicle (I like the new tech). I am looking at SUV or Trucks. I am open minded but, I'm having a hard time picking a vehicle that fits these parameters. My budget is around $65K.
Get a Sienna minivan and put some of the stuff in the van and tow the rest. Otherwise... preorder a new Colorado or wait for a 2024 Maverick. If the towing is not really a big deal the hybrid version of any mid-sized SUV will do. My wife has the Sportage Hybrid and has nice things to say so far.
How often were you in "sport" mode? What do you think of G-vectoring control? I think Mazda would have been better to build/bring over the 6-Wagon. I would have appreciated the 6wagon.
I have the manual😁 premium '21 hatch in soul red crystal metallic and I'm struck every time I see it. I don't drive very much so I may see the car once a week, but it definitely is a beautiful color. I don't think mazda should use this Color on any SUV. The black trim doesn't look good and it kind of degrades that color.
My mom and I have M3. She has the base 2L in red and I have a 2.5L manual both hatch. In my opinion, whoever is owning or driving this in over a week and didn’t get to learn how easy it is to operate that knob for infotainment system is too incompetent. For me this is much better interface to interact with than those touchpad of Acura’s and Lexus’ses. I also agree with what Mazda said in one press that everything in the instrument cluster and HUD has to be a driving-related feature only. Hell, I don’t want to see in the HUD telling me which song is next or even the volume.
This Mazda 3 is definitely Mazda's best looking car but Mazda keeps straying away from the beautiful kodo design language with the CX-60, CX-5 refresh, and CX-50. Whatever they design, they need to compare it to the Mazda 3 and CX-30 and ask themselves if it looks as good or better.
Love this car! I have the 2020 model year, so didn't get the turbo option. Overall an awesome vehicle except for the piano black console. Didn't even last a week and it was all scratched up. Also the weather strips on both front doors keep ripping in the heat. I wonder if this is fixed for 2022?
It’s about tome for a redesign. I think they could do what Subaru and Toyota has done and just evolve the style they have had. They do need to make this bigger to compete and my god fix that c pillar.
I think the design is nearly flawless. I suppose everything must be kept fresh every few years to keep sales up, but the next gen wont look as good. I'd bet money on it.
I don't think this is a "family" car as the primary family car. My wife and I don't each own a 3 row SUV for our 2 kids... This is more a fun car for the fun spouse or something for someone who wants a nice, quick car that's comfy without being crazy expensive. I'd definitely take this over the new Integra... but I don't buy gasoline cars anymore.
Great review! I own a 2015 Mazda 6 and have been very happy with it. Do you think the torsion beam detracts from the driving experience compared to something like a Civic Sport Touring?
Micah is just too swole for the skinny seats. The hazards of being cover model material for Men's Health.💪😄 Seriously though, I've read that complaint about Mazda seats a number of times. Its like they aren't made for Western sized people. I'm 6' 3" and 210 lbs and tried the Mazda3 and Mazda6 last year. One of the main reasons I didn't get for either was the rather small seats. My old car at the time was a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer and it had a longer seat cushion and wider seat back. Ended up getting a Subaru Legacy just because the seat was big and comfy enough.
Mazda3 sedan looks great, hatchback not so much. I test drove one and the seats were painfully uncomfortable. I don't think they're made for old people.
I sat in the sedan once and realized this is a CRAMPED car. It's pretty, I like the ethos, but it's just too impractical for me. If it went 0-60 in 5 seconds and got 35 mpg I'd deal with the space but not as it currently is.
You mentioned that you did not like that the Mazda 3 did not provide a touch screen. Mazda stopped using touch screens for their infotainment systems a few years ago do to a quality issue. The screens would generate ghost touches resulting in unplanned phone calls, radio stations changing, navigation routes changing, ...
I bought the Civic over the Mazda3. Other than base power and a few thousand dollars cost difference, I think the Civic is all around better. Not by much though...
I was torn between the two and made the same decision earlier this year and got myself a ‘22 Civic hatch. The Civic is just as posh and has some features not found on the Mazda and way more room while being a newer design at a lower price. Can’t wait to see what the next Mazda3 will look like though.
It's not actually flickering in person, it's just an effect when the frequency of the LED lights is picked up by the camera which has its own frequency (frames per second).
This is not a family car unless you're children are two small dogs. My old Mazda Protege wagon had more rear passenger space than this. Beautiful car but at $32k and 28 combined mpg where is the value?
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7:00 "Prettiest red in the automotive landscape" - Big call, but many automotive reviewers echo the same sentiment and I personally agree. I comes with a catch!
This particular colour has a back story. I was lucky enough to attend the 2015 Tokyo Motor show.... and anyone attending would tell you that the star of that particular show was the Mazda RX-Vision done in this amazing red, that under the lights and reflections has people talking.
Many approached Mazda and said they wanted a car in "that red". Initially Mazda said it wasn't possible. The car shows are painted by hand in a very specific way. It was designed to mimic the red from the Japanese flag, and be almost like flowing magma. But being done by hand in the way it was done, wasn't really possible in the factory.
But they decided for this particular colour (around 2016) they would get some of their best painters to paint a car and they would motion capture the paint gun movements, just as animators would for something like a Marvel movie.
They translated the human movements, back into the paint robots. So for each colour in the factory, normal movements are done until a car needing Soul Red Crystal comes along.
The catch?
The only issue with the colour is that it is so deliberate in the way the paint is layered, that car repair painters say it might be the most difficult car colour to respray after a repair. And some insurance companies agree, charging a premium for this specific colour.
Glenn, I LOVE the back story. Thanks for sharing!!
@@MicahMuzio no worries at all. I'm from an Australian-Japanese family. I think they make a product that really suits conditions down here in Australia, but knowing Japanese culture (heading back in a week - can't wait!), I appreciate their very Japanese, to the nth degree mentality. They're such geeks over there in Hiroshima.
@@MicahMuzio and of course.... thank you for making very fun, family oriented videos that really suit our family needs as well.
...it still chips easily and is difficult to match if a repaint is required. I love the color, when clean and waxed, on our CX-5, but the rock chips show up really easily. My VW paint was more durable....
@@K03sport Mazda uses a proprietary system from Aqua-tech which is a Three Layer Wet Paint System. This was designed to have the lowest CO2 emissions of any paint application.
It might be that applying the paint in this way though makes it less durable.
But knowing the cultures of Mazda and VW well, I suppose in many ways Mazda should be given Kudos for being environmental and responsible in their approaches.
Sadly the best demonstration of the two companies and their culture was back in 2012.
Mazda designed and patented the worlds first low compression diesel. This was borne out of decades of research at universities in the UK and India, but no car maker actually put research into product.
Bottom line - low compression diesels are really quiet, have naturally lower CO2 and NOX emissions, but suck in cold weather (which Mazda did get around).
But in 2012 Mazda decided to invest time in tuning their diesel engine to meet US EPA - which is twice as strict as Euro VI.
During this time however, VW just decided to export their diesel to the US.
Two issues here. The emissions were higher than Mazda's engine without tuning, and two - to pass the US EPA, they used a cheat that would later have their caught out as part of the VW diesel emissions scandal.
It was to take Mazda 5 years of honest work to have their car pass US EPA - but the engine would have to be detuned so much, that it proved not worth the work.
But at least their were honest.
That said, maybe increasing emissions in their paint shop would allow for a bit of extra baking and hardening.
Our 2016 Mazda 3 has been flawless. 80,000 miles with only normal wear items(oil, tires, etc). Love Mazda!
We have a 2015 and 2017 each with 35k miles. Same here. Excellent cars, even when not taking reliability into account.
I am on my 5th Mazda 3. I drive a ton of miles per year. The infotainment system interface is excellent. No reason to reach or even look once you have used it enough. It's easy peasy and makes perfect sense.
How many 3rd gens 2014-2018 did you have? And how many miles did they have when you sold them? Any problems with them?
It is indeed easy and makes senses, but at least they could give us the option to use the touch screen. Especially when the vehicle is on park, you could easy using touch screen for text inputs for navigation for example.
@@crumcon the way they built the car the screen is too far away to touch. Wouldnt make sense.
@@webguy943 100% agree i got 2022 sedan version and its super far. if they added touch it'd be dumb. Its very similar to my friends 2018 audi. super far away so no point in touching either.
@@crumcon it's way easier to just tell android auto what's up rather than a touch screen idk what y'all on about. Touchscreen is not intuitive, requires clean hands, not always receptive to touch, and is just another way for it to fail. I'm sure there are many more cons and literally not a single pro over a dial or button interface.
Just realized that we are watching your daughter grow up before our eyes!! Like always, beautiful family.
Awee as she gets older she’s getting more involved, y’all are best lil family ☺️
I love seeing your family review cars together! Especially this mazda3 review you guys did. My family has only EVER bought Mazdas. We’ve owned 12 Mazdas. They are so fun to drive, great reliability, and safe.
I love the exterior of the hatch, but opted for the sedan because the visibility and space for my teenagers is limited. After testing the Forte/Sentra/Corolla, I was blown away with how far ahead the 3 is. It’s almost a cheaper version of an A3.
Having the opinion of the individual most likely to ride in the back seat of the Mazda3 is an absolute winner in terms of reviews. The term 'squishy' over 'soft touch' seems so much more descriptive of what one actually feels. Great review!
I don’t normally comment on videos, but Evie’s Properties pun was so good that I had to make an exception here.
How can that trim recommendation not melt your heart? Another great review, thanks family!
Have to say you and the fam have been nailing it with these reviews! Excellent content. Outside of Aston Martin’s “Divine Red” nobody does “red” better than Mazda.
What about Ferrari? They do red pretty well.
Toyota has ruby flare pearl
@@Yoursistersazz and it is not a good red. Thank you for playing.
Thanks for bringing your kid with the review! It’s more practical to see cars are not ride by drivers only! 👍
I agree! As a bonus, we get to spend more time together as a family. :)
Nothing is more honest than a kid reviewer, love her
Love the family reviews Micah! I currently own a 2021 Mazda 3 Hatch Select w/ Appearance Package in the same Soul Red Crystal. Love your trim recommendations and I agree, it was the cheapest possible price with important features a driver would want on their daily beater. Mazda’s Soul Red definitely hits the soul and I got many compliments for the color. So far 20k miles and loving it!
I would never have guessed the Mazda Mazda 3 was actually a Mazda! You learn something new every single day! Thanks for the great info!
My feeling about the Mazda 3 Hatchback is that, 20+ years ago, it would have been released as a great-looking 2-door coupe, but - times being what they are, now - Mazda was forced to squeeze 4 doors into this design. It's an easier sell. But what it is, really, is what we used to call a "2+2", for 2 adults in front, 2 smaller people in the rear. The 3 Sedan would probably make more sense for a family.
My 2004 2-door GTI agrees with you. 🏁
When it comes to the rear seats being down, you can still bring the console up, just don't go as far back when pushing it, before you pull it up. Mazda planned this one out actually, and there are slots farther forward that allows the center console to come up even when the rear seats are down!
This is the first video I've seen from you guys and I really think you guys are entertaining. You deserve more subs!
I appreciate you taking the time to write such a kind comment. Cheers!!
I have a 2020 NA Mazda3 hatchback and I love it. I agree with p much everything you mentioned in this video
I have the 2023 Mazda 3 Carbon Edition and I love the vehicle so much. Do not regret it.
Im looking for one now. Not easy
Totally feel that. Seems like most dealers' inventory is 60/40 split between CX-5s and CX-30s (mostly base and middle trims), with very few of the rest. It's like Mazda is giving up on their non-SUV line up.
@@fangyideng3131 Yeah car shopping has always felt like I'm hunting for a unicorn for me
I love a Mazda three hatchback turbo it’s fine it’s beautiful it’s fast and makes me feel like I’m in a luxury car higher price than what I already paid. Well, you can’t beat it.
While I initially had my doubts regarding visibility mainly due to that C pillar , the driving assist is great in covering that blind spot. I don’t know why the heads-up display wasn’t mentioned, but also a big safety plus as it also shows what the sensors are picking up.
Nice review. Car review talent comes naturally from the whole family it appears =)
You're very kind. Cheers!!
That was a very creative and fun approach to getting the whole family involved in the review. I'm not familiar with your channel but if you do more like this I'll have to subscribe.
Love the impromptu moment where your daughter brought up the single biggest problem (interior room and capacity) with the Mazda3 and arguably Mazdas in general. Sigh, because they look so pretty and drive so nice...
This is pretty charming and innovative. I felt like you wanted to say it was claustrophobic in the back but your kid was like, "nah. I'm good!"
All that sweet torque is available down low, where you can actually use it in the real world! Step on the gas at low speed. All that power you feel is the torque! Instant torque. No need to get those revs up to an insane amount before you can enjoy the car's power. Torque now! Torque immediately! Street racers can't stand that. Oh well, Mazda didn't make this generation of the 3 for racing on city streets.
Was lucky enough to buy a 2016 Mazda 3 with only 3k miles on it in 2020. It's an awesome car.
The infotainment system UI is indeed easy and makes senses, but at least they could give us the option to use the touch screen. Especially when the vehicle is on park, you could easy using touch screen for text inputs for navigation for example. It's there whether you want to use or not, you have the option, that's important 😮💨
There’s a certain, rather well-known RUclipsr who is always pointing out whether there is a “load lip” in the “boot.” And while I don’t want an 80s-style cliff to haul stuff over, a load lip is great for making sure stuff doesn’t roll out of the trunk the second you open it. Load lips deserve more love. 💋
Did we miss an innuendo iguana with that Knob comment? Micah's reaction to "I don't like the knob". ;)
The Mazda 3 Hatchback is one sexy car.
It's fine with Android Auto. Just pick your favorites (maps, music, etc.) and use the knob. Wireless would help, but there are plenty of dongles available for purchase.
Great and entertaining review as always!
I like it but the visibility and blind spots kill it for me.
I noticed in the info explosion. You listed the specs for the power on lower octane. If you get premium (and this car does allow for both). You’ll make about 30 more hp and 10 torque.
The Mazda3 is everything I was asking for a couple years ago, but today the lack of any hybrid/plug-in options or even a small ecoturbo is a bit disappointing!
Not every vehicle needs a hybrid or plug in model
Couldn't care less about electric cars until they sort out a standard for charging.
@@luvrotten9639 with gas prices the way they are now, yes the do…
Fantastic review guys!😸
Excellent video very entertaining to watch this is my first time seeing you but you have already earned my sub!
Hasn't started yet but I think "Sweetie" is going to LOVE this car (except the visibility, which is nonexistant).
i can sum up this video in one word: Zippy ! Man Love you bro Micah ! You have a beautiful family and we can totally feel the down to earth true fun love in your family. You are a true role model for all young father and husbands... I say "Be more like Micah"... Hope to see you around in OC one day...
If you spot me, please come get your hi5!!
One thing I really like about Mazda is there safety is next level.
love this test, ty
Yea, the back seat is the 3’s Achilles heel. But with the seats down it actually beats the cargo capacity of even the new civic. The sedan back seat is less claustrophobic. So for a couple or single person who values the unique Mazda experience this is a great pick. We are quite enjoying our current 3 Carbon edition sedan long term tester.
Lack of rear vents, power lift gate, and cramped back seats are deal breakers for me, even though I love the styling, interior, and performance. Plus for the Turbo money it just makes more sense to buy a CX-5 instead.
I’m not sure I understand rear vents (or multi zones) in a small cabin. It takes literally seconds for all that air to move around the entire space. Power hatch, maybe I’ll give you. Although waiting for most to open is a snooze fest. But the back is about four inches less leg room. I’m just so over crossovers, and never really have back passengers. Just to stick it to the Mazda marketing people I’d get this over the CX5 if I had to pick one.
Same. If only there was a Mazda6 wagon. Oh, there is...just not here in the US. C'mon Mazda, pay Atenza to us!
A Mazda 6 wagon would sell me- I just can’t justify the cramped space for a Mazda hatch. I’m planning to buy a CX-5 Carbon over the winter.
You don’t need a power lift gate in this small car, use your muscle
Yeah I like this car a lot, probably still best in class for me if you don't use the back seats often, but that's a big if for a lot of people. New civic would be the choice of you're still committed to a car.
Actually own a 2022 mazda 3 and love it!😍
Great review 👍
I am over 6 ft tall and have pretty broad shoulders the seats are very tight on my shoulders.
Make sure you check out the seat before you buy
I love my previous gen Mazda3, but it’s definitely not a family car. I have the heads up display that now I don’t think I could live without. If I had kids or regularly had people in the rear seat, I think the cx9 would be my next choice. Still “fun”, but with more space than the cx5.
I'd go for the cx5 the only good thing is it doesn't have all the plastic cladding that the cx30 has that will fade over time
Car has a lot of positives (for me the regular or premium gas) AWD turbo pure AT no CVT.
Yet a clear winner for many who seem to be overlooking the value and options that may not be available in a decade
Detractors to weigh on:.
Rumored oil loss, or at least it occurs within the first oil change and levels out.
Low battery indication if you leave your dome light on or doors open too long a period of time
Cell phone charger in the center console you cannot put a phone and then stuff on top of your phone when charging it.
Piano black accents inside scratches up within seconds of ownership
A/C is described as tepid to underwhelming at best
No cooled seats
Pizza cutter rims/wheels (needs 235's)
Rear suspension changed for more rigidity (was a Ford rear end)
Front gauge cluster plastic scratches even with the mildest of dust (use a vacuum?)
Great concept
I appreciate how Mazda’s want to keep a more traditional approach. That said I’ve always felt claustrophobic in most models.
Have you ever been to Japan? My son and I visited Osaka and at 6' tall and my son at 6'5" we felt like the biggest people in the country, lol! Hobbit size equipment is not a problem if you are hobbit size. :)
Claustrophobic? I call it nice and cozy.
All it needs is rear wheel drive, adaptive suspension for better comfort and control and a decent gear box. Especially at low speed the suspension is choppy over all but the smoothest of roads. The Mazda 6 was the only car in the Mazda range with decent suspension without going way back to the beautiful 929 anyway.
Great review as always Micah but one note, I think you got the boot capacity backwards between sedan and hatch. The hatch is only 334l while the sedan is larger at 450l. That said, the hatch is much more practical for larger items. Would love if they replaced the sedan with a liftback in future
Hi, Dan. Just wanted to confirm that the numbers in our video are correct. I'm looking at the spec data from Mazda USA right now and trunk capacity is 13.2 cu-ft for the sedan and 20.1 cu-ft for the hatchback, which makes sense since the hatchback's capacity would naturally be bigger.
@@MicahMuzio While technically "correct" I think that it's more valuable to compare the cargo space below the cargo cover in a hatchback to a sedan with trunk. Because unless you are packing the rear to the roof, taking the already poor rearward visibility of the hatchback to "non-existent" you don't have anywhere close to 20.1 cu-ft of storage space. As someone with bikes and kid and dog who used to rent a lot of cars, I had only one hardened rule. "As long as it has a trunk." Because it was always easier to pack my gear and family into a car with even a modest sized trunk than a supposedly roomy hatchback. This was especially true for the sedan versions of the Mazda3 and Ford Focus. Those hatchbacks were extremely small and near impossible to get my bike in the back with the seats up, whereas the sedan versions not a problem. (I take off both wheels on my bike for anyone wondering how I can pack one or more bikes into a trunk.)
A couple years ago, I planned to buy a 3 hatch. But, as a shorter person who likes to sit low, the sills were too high and the back seat claustrophobic. Ended up with the Mazda 6!
I just wish Mazda would make a full hybrid Mazda 3 or at least bring the Skyactiv X engine to the States already
Freaking love the styling and color.
Micah do a review on the Subaru Impreza RS please.
Mazda is the best!!! I have 2018 and LOVE IT!!!
Would love to see a family review of the Acura Integra
My next ride! Retiring my 2004 Mazda Sedan!😄😄
I hope premium plus does have red black interior option. I love the red black interior somuch, also love the turbo to hard to make decision between interio or turbo engine ☹️
How many ding sounds when u start the car?
Hey Micah,
We are looking for a recommendation. We are looking for a vehicle that can tow 4K LBS but, gets really good gas mileage. I personally don't want a dated vehicle (I like the new tech). I am looking at SUV or Trucks. I am open minded but, I'm having a hard time picking a vehicle that fits these parameters. My budget is around $65K.
Get a Sienna minivan and put some of the stuff in the van and tow the rest. Otherwise... preorder a new Colorado or wait for a 2024 Maverick. If the towing is not really a big deal the hybrid version of any mid-sized SUV will do. My wife has the Sportage Hybrid and has nice things to say so far.
How often were you in "sport" mode? What do you think of G-vectoring control? I think Mazda would have been better to build/bring over the 6-Wagon. I would have appreciated the 6wagon.
I looked at this. But I ended up getting an suv instead. I need alot more usable cargo space than this. I'm happy with my decision.
I have the manual😁 premium '21 hatch in soul red crystal metallic and I'm struck every time I see it. I don't drive very much so I may see the car once a week, but it definitely is a beautiful color. I don't think mazda should use this Color on any SUV. The black trim doesn't look good and it kind of degrades that color.
Um there was no mention that the Turbo has 250hp on 93 Octane and 225 on regular.
Is it different in the US? I just ordered a middle trim mazda 3 and it has manual trans
the adams familly is back
We're all together ooky.
My mom and I have M3. She has the base 2L in red and I have a 2.5L manual both hatch.
In my opinion, whoever is owning or driving this in over a week and didn’t get to learn how easy it is to operate that knob for infotainment system is too incompetent. For me this is much better interface to interact with than those touchpad of Acura’s and Lexus’ses.
I also agree with what Mazda said in one press that everything in the instrument cluster and HUD has to be a driving-related feature only. Hell, I don’t want to see in the HUD telling me which song is next or even the volume.
This Mazda 3 is definitely Mazda's best looking car but Mazda keeps straying away from the beautiful kodo design language with the CX-60, CX-5 refresh, and CX-50. Whatever they design, they need to compare it to the Mazda 3 and CX-30 and ask themselves if it looks as good or better.
I disagree. I think the CX-50 is their best looking model. This is my least favorite of theres
I love the Soul Crystal Red Metallic, but at 6’1 I need an SUV.
Could you family review the Integra?
Mazda hatchback is the best looking hatchback❤
Love this car! I have the 2020 model year, so didn't get the turbo option. Overall an awesome vehicle except for the piano black console. Didn't even last a week and it was all scratched up. Also the weather strips on both front doors keep ripping in the heat. I wonder if this is fixed for 2022?
piano black is the worst trim in the auto industry. You need to wrap it as soon as you leave the dealer.
can you review the kia stinger?
I’d go for the CX-30
It’s about tome for a redesign. I think they could do what Subaru and Toyota has done and just evolve the style they have had. They do need to make this bigger to compete and my god fix that c pillar.
I think the design is nearly flawless. I suppose everything must be kept fresh every few years to keep sales up, but the next gen wont look as good. I'd bet money on it.
Awesome review. Your girl is so precious 😊
Does the Interior scratch easily? Yes.
There was a time when driving a Hatchback was a thing. Those were good times. Now, those times are gone. Get a CX-5 if you have a family!
I don't think this is a "family" car as the primary family car. My wife and I don't each own a 3 row SUV for our 2 kids... This is more a fun car for the fun spouse or something for someone who wants a nice, quick car that's comfy without being crazy expensive. I'd definitely take this over the new Integra... but I don't buy gasoline cars anymore.
Liked the video just for the Monopoly puns 🙏
Evie is THRILLED to hear that. 😂
How often do you commute to KBB every week? My condolences. That’s a horrible drive on the 91
Mazda knows the US market wants their cars big. The tiny back seat isn’t acceptable. It should have been Sentra size on the inside.
I freaking gloves this car I have it in the base trim and hopefully I can move up to a turbo at the end of the lease
Gloves?
@@JulezWinnfield All you need is glove! Glove is all you need.
Great review! I own a 2015 Mazda 6 and have been very happy with it. Do you think the torsion beam detracts from the driving experience compared to something like a Civic Sport Touring?
Micah is just too swole for the skinny seats. The hazards of being cover model material for Men's Health.💪😄 Seriously though, I've read that complaint about Mazda seats a number of times. Its like they aren't made for Western sized people. I'm 6' 3" and 210 lbs and tried the Mazda3 and Mazda6 last year. One of the main reasons I didn't get for either was the rather small seats. My old car at the time was a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer and it had a longer seat cushion and wider seat back. Ended up getting a Subaru Legacy just because the seat was big and comfy enough.
I am 5 5 130 and feel many cars today have seats made for my body size. I just bought a 16 Altima SR, the seats are a pleasure to be in it.
Mazda3 sedan looks great, hatchback not so much. I test drove one and the seats were painfully uncomfortable. I don't think they're made for old people.
I sat in the sedan once and realized this is a CRAMPED car. It's pretty, I like the ethos, but it's just too impractical for me. If it went 0-60 in 5 seconds and got 35 mpg I'd deal with the space but not as it currently is.
With some toyota built in Mexico, mazda is the new toyota. Most reliable.
Cute family!!
You mentioned that you did not like that the Mazda 3 did not provide a touch screen. Mazda stopped using touch screens for their infotainment systems a few years ago do to a quality issue. The screens would generate ghost touches resulting in unplanned phone calls, radio stations changing, navigation routes changing, ...
They stopped using them because they believe they are a driver distraction.
It’s a beautiful car, but Mazda has made so many trims and priced a bit too high. The front splitter looks great.
"Everything is small and terrible over there ...." gesturing towards the kiddo in the child seat.
I bought the Civic over the Mazda3. Other than base power and a few thousand dollars cost difference, I think the Civic is all around better. Not by much though...
I was torn between the two and made the same decision earlier this year and got myself a ‘22 Civic hatch. The Civic is just as posh and has some features not found on the Mazda and way more room while being a newer design at a lower price. Can’t wait to see what the next Mazda3 will look like though.
That hatchback is beautiful!
how do you make your lights flicker like that in the beginning of the video? also does it work with CX-30 Mazda??
It's not actually flickering in person, it's just an effect when the frequency of the LED lights is picked up by the camera which has its own frequency (frames per second).
This is not a family car unless you're children are two small dogs. My old Mazda Protege wagon had more rear passenger space than this. Beautiful car but at $32k and 28 combined mpg where is the value?