Just bought the 6-speed manual premium trim in soul red crystal metallic (best red color among all competitors). I am in love with the car. It is really really nice. The interior feels like an entry-level luxury car with soft-touch leather surfaces, and the performance is next-level compared to my corolla before this.
I have a 2020 Mazda 3 Premium sedan and I can tell its one of the my favorite cars I’ve ever owned . Many compliments about the looks of the vehicle, I hope Mazda has another generation planned in the next year or so.
Not sure if others have mentioned it, but the music being focused mainly on the driver seat is a setting. There are "whole car" and "driver seat" audio balance options in the sound settings
This has got to be the most outstanding review of the Mazda 3 that I have seen. I've watched a lot of them. Gold Pony has won the gold. Lots of detailed, technical and overall educational information definitely for me, a person who is not a car aficionado.
I own the 2024 Mazda 3 Select Sport in Ceramic Metallic and I'm in love with the car, my former car was an Acura ILX ( 2020 ) and I don't even miss it.
I have a 2023 Corolla SE sedan and it has gloss black around the shift lever. I'm considering getting the Mazda 3 sedan to replace the Corolla because of the CVT.
If there's one thing i can't stand it's glossy black plastic. - Looks cheap - Scratches (show) easily - Dust magnet - Fingerprint magnet It's just overall bad. The rest of the interior looks great though!
I just bought a 3 yesterday. Drove a Jetta before hand and I’m glad I got the 3. The Jetta isn’t a bad car! It’s nice. But the 3 has a nicer interior (little bit smaller) and way better driving dynamics.
Jetta versus Mazda 3 sedan: I prefer the Mazda. VW GTI versus both the Mazda 3 sedan & hatch, I prefer the GTI. GTI S trim is around $31,000. So price wise, it’s around the same as the Mazda Carbon trim. Put the steering into “sport” & suspension in regular. And you have a great steering feel and great wide quality. Anyway, my son has the Mazda 3 Carbon sedan. Great car. I have the GTI. I much prefer it. If you go down on the Mazda trim, then I really don’t think there’s any real competition out there. You loose some safety features & leather seats. But you keep the great Mazda naturally aspirated engine. And superior driving dynamics versus Toyota Corolla and, in my opinion, Honda Civic. And also the Jetta.
A note about 9:12. I'm pretty sure the main benefit of adaptive headlights is that it senses other cars in front of you and only illuminates certain LEDs in your high beams to avoid dazzling others while giving you better visibility everywhere else
I could be wrong but on my 2023 (US model) 'adaptive' means they turn w/the steering wheel and there's also auto high beam capability that seems to be entirely-on or entirely-off (not selective parts of the high beam). I have yet to see it do anything other than all-on/off.
I think the confusion is there is something called Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) in some US models and another thing called Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH). Maybe you guys don't get ALH in US? Normally the term 'adaptive headlights' refers to ALH on mazda website, online and in the car manual
ALH type headlights were illegal in the US. No confusion because the manual and the website for the US don't mention ALH as there is no reason to. So confusion would only be for people who look at Mazdas available in other countries.
@@MDQDZINEstill not called 'adaptive headlights' so confusion can clearly happen especially on a platform like RUclips which is not limited to a US audience. Didn't the federal government approve ALH in 2022?
If I bought this, I would get smaller wheels with more substantial sidewall tires. In Minnesota, I’d bend the hell out of those wheels and have shit traction in the wintertime with those tires.
I have cx30 but thinking of downsizing to awd mazda 3. Only concern is there any difficulty getting in and out of front seats since it is so low to ground? I'm a senior.
@@lizharley5723 I don't think its too bad. I am also a senior with back issues and thinking about buying a new one since my 2009 is getting up there in miles.
Yeah, i think they could've made those rear windows a bit bigger. Would have looked even better too i think. I'm a driving instructor and want this car, but this point of poor visibility out back will probably be a dealbreaker...
How is the rattle and do the breaks wear out quickly? I heard that there is rattling but maybe they improved that in 2024? How does it take bumps? I like the lever shift option bc i have that on my altima, but the direction is flipped. That will be weird at first. I want a Lexus RCF but too much money. Ok u touched on the suspension. Thx. I need to test drive this biatch. Let me know ab rattling. On those rear view shots..maybe move it so we see past the c pillars or beyond the.. And that gloss black gets all scratched up btw. And tht color is kind of cool. what is that color? dark blue?
Hi from an Australian viewer. Hope this isn't a too dah!! question. I use Google Maps in my Mazda CX5 ... is that Sat Nav tool used in USA? I may have missed that comment, as there was mega info for me to take in. I'm thinking of trading in my CX5 & really love the 3 when I see it on the road. LKA
Love my 21 turbo hatch. It's no sportscar but it is surprising, maybe sleeper like. I also kind of lucked out and got the only year they did the sick ass 4 led taillights and turbo. I don't like the crosshairs as much.
I wanted a hatch but...the sedan just felt so much more open and roomy. There really are blind spots in the hatch. Also....I don't think the turbo competes with the Civic or Corolla. I looked at Audi.
@@joeldiaz5857 i have tooken my family on trips its a nice ride fun to drive, test drive it see how you like iti personally love it sometimes ill just take her for a spin jsut cause lol
I have an older Mazda 3 and I adore it, but I also got it through a great special with my former company. The price is too much for this type of car. It carries a premium to it, but I'm looking at both the Jetta and Forte because they are priced significantly less, while being extremely comparable. Sorry Mazda. :(
I hate all these stupid Trims just make 2 Manual and Turbo lol. the only reason I would want the Premium non turbo is because it has a better stereo system but is that worth 5000 dollars more? I dont mind cloth seats, they are probably better on hot and cold days anyway dont freeze or burn your butt with cloth seats
They are a very small company and they did not believe the cost of developing the drivetrain for the manual turbo was worth it for what they sell. I personally this is why they just restamped the cx90 into the cx70. I just hope some of their decisions don’t destroy them. They need to reduce the costs
14:18 what? Gloss black sucks. Its one of the worst trends in modern cars. I'd much rather have matte black. That doesn't get scratched up within 2 weeks of ownership and you don't see finger prints, dust, food crumbs, and other things on it.
My least favorite thing about Mazda 3 is the cheap looking plastic infotainment screen plopped on top of the dash. It distracts from the road and there's no way to fold it down or to hide it. I would like to see Mazda make a far more discreet infotainment screen integrated INTO the dash. Better yet, just give us a USBC port somewhere in the dash so we could use our smartphones for navigation. I'd also like to see a lower beltline and narrower C pillars in the next iteration. The cabin feels enclosed and claustrophobic.
@@bitbat9 Wrong. Backup cameras are required in new vehicles but not infotainment screens. Nor am I "spamming." I'm not trying to sell you anything. I'm giving my opinion and the last time I heard, opinions were still legal. Also, as I said, though my preference is to not have any screen, Mazda should at least redesign it. The Tesla and Audi screens made the Mazda screen look like it's from Walmart.
It’s a beautiful car. The transmission shifts via smoke signals and the rear torsion beam suspension, makes the car handle very poorly. While the interior quality seems good, it feels sort of cheap at the same time.
@@jayespi37 just as you have your opinion I have mine. Yes we owned one. Transmission is awful and the non independent rear suspension makes the backend feel very sloppy. You opinion isn’t wrong nor is mine. That’s why we have many cars on market to choose from.
@@harizwakdeen6005 did I say I was joking? No I happen to not like it you do. Great. Don’t see me going around saying what you feel is wrong. Just my opinion that it’s not a great car for me.
@@Velexarian Its out of reach. So its pointless. I meant, put it on the dash like all touch screen vehicles where you can actually use it. And the whole interface is really convoluted. Make a simple interface like all touch screens in vehicles and I would be sold.
I find the non-touch-screen is fine among the Mazda-sourced UI "pages" (for lack of a better term) to be tolerable with the console clickwheel, but CarPlay and AndroidAuto are designed first and foremost for a touch screen and yes indeedy it's a miserable, cumbersome, distracting, and almost dangerous experience to use CP or AA without a touch screen.
I just don't like the automatic cylinder deactivation on the 2.5 n/a engines. I like my engine/cylinders to wear evenly & not a fan of a warped engine block from temperature variations. ....but I do like the ones without this feature 👍
Thank you for bringing that up, just bought my daughter this car a couple days ago and was not told about that and I hate it, I've been trying to find out if it is disabled in sport mode and if anybody knows for sure plz let me know I would appreciate it!!
PLEASE PLEEEAAASE MAZDA dont ever change this system, its absolutely brilliant the way it is! I HATE touchscreen only option!
The previous generation had both, not just touch screen. I want my 2018 over my 2023
Yea touchscreen sucks
Just bought the 6-speed manual premium trim in soul red crystal metallic (best red color among all competitors). I am in love with the car. It is really really nice. The interior feels like an entry-level luxury car with soft-touch leather surfaces, and the performance is next-level compared to my corolla before this.
That is what Mazda has done gone up Market Segment. It's not a Entry Level econ box anymore
Please buy me one 🙏🏾
Got the same one! So freaking fun to drive.
I have a 2020 Mazda 3 Premium sedan and I can tell its one of the my favorite cars I’ve ever owned . Many compliments about the looks of the vehicle, I hope Mazda has another generation planned in the next year or so.
Not sure if others have mentioned it, but the music being focused mainly on the driver seat is a setting. There are "whole car" and "driver seat" audio balance options in the sound settings
I have 2021 Hatchback FWD, 6MT 3 years back. It is fun to drive. I wished more people buying Mazda.
2021 6MT hatch here too, with X - e engine. Will drive it for a very long time!
I have a Mazda 2 or Demio in other parts of the world. My next car wil be the Mazda 3 hatchback SkyActiv X, Soul Red. manual. Beautiful car.
Great car! Miss the MazdaSpeed3 hatch!
This has got to be the most outstanding review of the Mazda 3 that I have seen. I've watched a lot of them. Gold Pony has won the gold. Lots of detailed, technical and overall educational information definitely for me, a person who is not a car aficionado.
Appreciate it! 🙏
Great to see Mazda keeping it real by still using the analog gauge cluster
Except it is digital but made to look analog.
the middle cluster is actually digital but the tachometer is analog.
Insane vehicle dude.
A great small car, indeed. Thanks for the review.
This a nice looking car. It is well put together as far as style!
I am only worried ab rattling...an issue i have heard about and then the brakes are supposedly not great. Maybe the 2024 fixes those issues
@@gmo709own a 2021 Mazda3 and have all those issues
I own the 2024 Mazda 3 Select Sport in Ceramic Metallic and I'm in love with the car, my former car was an Acura ILX ( 2020 ) and I don't even miss it.
Amazing review bro.
👍🏻👍🏻 Thanks again GP. We can always count on you to show us the trim most people probably buy. The sweet spot if you will.
I really miss the fog lights...I wish they would have kept the fog lights.... for a nicer sleeker high performance look.
I have a 2023 Corolla SE sedan and it has gloss black around the shift lever. I'm considering getting the Mazda 3 sedan to replace the Corolla because of the CVT.
Throw some respect on Prince - When doves cry. Otherwise, awesome review! Watch all your stuff, thanks for doing what you do.
Another great review! This is a nice looking car.
Thumbs up 👍 on the finish of gloss black on cars it just looks a lot better
If there's one thing i can't stand it's glossy black plastic.
- Looks cheap
- Scratches (show) easily
- Dust magnet
- Fingerprint magnet
It's just overall bad.
The rest of the interior looks great though!
Great review. How does the handling compare to the Jetta? I was impressed with the Jetts's steering during a test drive
The Mazda 3 has a much heavier weight to the steering then any of the other compact's I've driven in its class
I just bought a 3 yesterday. Drove a Jetta before hand and I’m glad I got the 3. The Jetta isn’t a bad car! It’s nice. But the 3 has a nicer interior (little bit smaller) and way better driving dynamics.
Jetta versus Mazda 3 sedan: I prefer the Mazda.
VW GTI versus both the Mazda 3 sedan & hatch, I prefer the GTI.
GTI S trim is around $31,000. So price wise, it’s around the same as the Mazda Carbon trim.
Put the steering into “sport” & suspension in regular. And you have a great steering feel and great wide quality.
Anyway, my son has the Mazda 3 Carbon sedan. Great car.
I have the GTI. I much prefer it.
If you go down on the Mazda trim, then I really don’t think there’s any real competition out there.
You loose some safety features & leather seats.
But you keep the great Mazda naturally aspirated engine. And superior driving dynamics versus Toyota Corolla and, in my opinion, Honda Civic.
And also the Jetta.
I wish Mazda would make a Mazda 3 hybrid already
It will come in the future..Mazda tied up with Toyota for their hybrid technology.
Mazda doesn’t let any cars or SUV’s out of the Mazda Factory with any Problems, every one is always Perfect.
A note about 9:12. I'm pretty sure the main benefit of adaptive headlights is that it senses other cars in front of you and only illuminates certain LEDs in your high beams to avoid dazzling others while giving you better visibility everywhere else
I could be wrong but on my 2023 (US model) 'adaptive' means they turn w/the steering wheel and there's also auto high beam capability that seems to be entirely-on or entirely-off (not selective parts of the high beam). I have yet to see it do anything other than all-on/off.
I think the confusion is there is something called Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) in some US models and another thing called Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH). Maybe you guys don't get ALH in US? Normally the term 'adaptive headlights' refers to ALH on mazda website, online and in the car manual
ALH type headlights were illegal in the US. No confusion because the manual and the website for the US don't mention ALH as there is no reason to. So confusion would only be for people who look at Mazdas available in other countries.
@@MDQDZINEstill not called 'adaptive headlights' so confusion can clearly happen especially on a platform like RUclips which is not limited to a US audience.
Didn't the federal government approve ALH in 2022?
They turn w steering wheel
If I bought this, I would get smaller wheels with more substantial sidewall tires. In Minnesota, I’d bend the hell out of those wheels and have shit traction in the wintertime with those tires.
Mazda, give us a turbo with a manual option!
Maybe send more sound to back? Try that. Need the bose in that.. get better mpg in preferred but no awd. Cant get blue in the top trim.
yeah the hatchback has pretty serious blindspots when looking out the back
Haha yeah it was terrifying at first but you get used to it
I have cx30 but thinking of downsizing to awd mazda 3. Only concern is there any difficulty getting in and out of front seats since it is so low to ground? I'm a senior.
@@lizharley5723 I don't think its too bad. I am also a senior with back issues and thinking about buying a new one since my 2009 is getting up there in miles.
SHOUT OUT TO JACK G YESSSS
Poor visibilty out back but a top safety pick. Haha ok. I guess the camera helps etc
Yeah, i think they could've made those rear windows a bit bigger. Would have looked even better too i think.
I'm a driving instructor and want this car, but this point of poor visibility out back will probably be a dealbreaker...
How is the rattle and do the breaks wear out quickly? I heard that there is rattling but maybe they improved that in 2024? How does it take bumps? I like the lever shift option bc i have that on my altima, but the direction is flipped. That will be weird at first. I want a Lexus RCF but too much money. Ok u touched on the suspension. Thx. I need to test drive this biatch. Let me know ab rattling. On those rear view shots..maybe move it so we see past the c pillars or beyond the.. And that gloss black gets all scratched up btw. And tht color is kind of cool. what is that color? dark blue?
Excellent Review 👍🙂
Hi from an Australian viewer.
Hope this isn't a too dah!! question.
I use Google Maps in my Mazda CX5 ... is that Sat Nav tool used in USA?
I may have missed that comment, as there was mega info for me to take in.
I'm thinking of trading in my CX5 & really love the 3 when I see it on the road.
LKA
Love my 21 turbo hatch. It's no sportscar but it is surprising, maybe sleeper like.
I also kind of lucked out and got the only year they did the sick ass 4 led taillights and turbo. I don't like the crosshairs as much.
definently sleeper like for sure i did some mods to my 2021 mazda 3 hatch when she gets up to speed she can hang
Mazda should cram that turbo engine into the Miata
Its power delivers like a diesel, no top end. Just turbo the Miata
It sucks i can't get a turbo version in the Netherlands.
No 12 volt outlet.
If anyone owns the AWD hatchback with the standard 2.5 non turbo, what hwy milage can I expect?
I wanted a hatch but...the sedan just felt so much more open and roomy. There really are blind spots in the hatch. Also....I don't think the turbo competes with the Civic or Corolla. I looked at Audi.
How can I get the black one here at the Philippines?😭 The only available color is cream red and grey no options for black😭 I want the black😭
Move.
Really, black car in the phillipines? That south pacific sun is brutal, car would be an oven. IIRC worse than south carolina, if that is possible.,
i drive mazda 3 it does ok when there is alot of snow but the car is so low
is this a good car for a family?
It’s a reliable car. I have a 2018 and it includes most of these perks. For a small car it’s spacious
@@Lilsaucyog Thanks for feedback. It's a car I am considering. Hopefully, it can last as long as a Toyota or honda.
@@joeldiaz5857 i have tooken my family on trips its a nice ride fun to drive, test drive it see how you like iti personally love it sometimes ill just take her for a spin jsut cause lol
I have an older Mazda 3 and I adore it, but I also got it through a great special with my former company. The price is too much for this type of car. It carries a premium to it, but I'm looking at both the Jetta and Forte because they are priced significantly less, while being extremely comparable. Sorry Mazda. :(
Any issues w your mazda 3
@@gmo709 12 years old, trying to get as much trade-in value as possible. Keeping it for another 100k miles is definitely an option tho. :)
I hate all these stupid Trims just make 2 Manual and Turbo lol. the only reason I would want the Premium non turbo is because it has a better stereo system but is that worth 5000 dollars more? I dont mind cloth seats, they are probably better on hot and cold days anyway dont freeze or burn your butt with cloth seats
Why no turbo on the premium hatchback 6MT? Why mazda why?
They are a very small company and they did not believe the cost of developing the drivetrain for the manual turbo was worth it for what they sell.
I personally this is why they just restamped the cx90 into the cx70. I just hope some of their decisions don’t destroy them. They need to reduce the costs
Fun belongs to Mini Cooper
it's not JDM. JDM means Japan domestic market, this mazda 3 isn't imported from Japan. This is made in Japan for export.
The base model doesn't look like a base model.
This car, up to 100kph, there is absolutely no road noise in the cabin.
Still exactly the same when it came out in 2019
Still looks better than most in the price range
14:18 what? Gloss black sucks. Its one of the worst trends in modern cars. I'd much rather have matte black. That doesn't get scratched up within 2 weeks of ownership and you don't see finger prints, dust, food crumbs, and other things on it.
Gloss black looks better, for a bit. It scratches insanely easy and soon looks lesser quality than a matte finish
My least favorite thing about Mazda 3 is the cheap looking plastic infotainment screen plopped on top of the dash. It distracts from the road and there's no way to fold it down or to hide it. I would like to see Mazda make a far more discreet infotainment screen integrated INTO the dash. Better yet, just give us a USBC port somewhere in the dash so we could use our smartphones for navigation. I'd also like to see a lower beltline and narrower C pillars in the next iteration. The cabin feels enclosed and claustrophobic.
The plastic is very high quality.
@@cgmiddle Sure it is. Looks just like an iPad. 🤣
Why do you keep spamming these comments? Legally they are not allowed to get rid of the screen (in the US)
@@bitbat9 Wrong. Backup cameras are required in new vehicles but not infotainment screens. Nor am I "spamming." I'm not trying to sell you anything. I'm giving my opinion and the last time I heard, opinions were still legal. Also, as I said, though my preference is to not have any screen, Mazda should at least redesign it. The Tesla and Audi screens made the Mazda screen look like it's from Walmart.
Owned it, badass screen
It’s a beautiful car. The transmission shifts via smoke signals and the rear torsion beam suspension, makes the car handle very poorly. While the interior quality seems good, it feels sort of cheap at the same time.
I hope u talking from experience of owning one, cuz I have the turbo variant and it opposite of everything u mentioned!
ur joking 😂 im the owner and its fun
@@jayespi37 just as you have your opinion I have mine. Yes we owned one. Transmission is awful and the non independent rear suspension makes the backend feel very sloppy. You opinion isn’t wrong nor is mine. That’s why we have many cars on market to choose from.
@@harizwakdeen6005 did I say I was joking? No I happen to not like it you do. Great. Don’t see me going around saying what you feel is wrong. Just my opinion that it’s not a great car for me.
@@paulwagner9788 change the tyre .
covering the MPH with ur hand and only driving with 1 hand on an automatic during the acceleration test 3:39 makes you look so noob imo
You need to say USA dollars, dont assume everyone watching is USA or any country. The costs obviously are different based on currency value.
Very good point. I'll try to remember to say that in future vids 👍🏻
If you are watching this from a foreign country, you are forbidden to make any comments about anything, ever. Thanks 💀♎
If only online currency conversion websites existed. Hmmm... 🤔
Please gift me Mazda 3 hatchback 2024🙏🏾
Still with the same incredibly awful Infotainment system I see. GET RID OF IT! Go to touch screen and I would buy the new one.
I like it
It’s a touch screen this year. You have to go to setting to change it.
@@Velexarian Its out of reach. So its pointless. I meant, put it on the dash like all touch screen vehicles where you can actually use it. And the whole interface is really convoluted. Make a simple interface like all touch screens in vehicles and I would be sold.
I find the non-touch-screen is fine among the Mazda-sourced UI "pages" (for lack of a better term) to be tolerable with the console clickwheel, but CarPlay and AndroidAuto are designed first and foremost for a touch screen and yes indeedy it's a miserable, cumbersome, distracting, and almost dangerous experience to use CP or AA without a touch screen.
PLEASE PLEEEAAASE MAZDA dont ever change this system, its absolutely brilliant the way it is! I HATE touchscreen only option!
I want one waiting for the 25"s to come out
I just don't like the automatic cylinder deactivation on the 2.5 n/a engines.
I like my engine/cylinders to wear evenly & not a fan of a warped engine block from temperature variations.
....but I do like the ones without this feature 👍
Thank you for bringing that up, just bought my daughter this car a couple days ago and was not told about that and I hate it, I've been trying to find out if it is disabled in sport mode and if anybody knows for sure plz let me know I would appreciate it!!
@@keeneye4235yes sport mode deactivates it. What trim did you buy, sedan or hatch, and how much did you pay for it?