Well Mazda it's a start. You've brought back AWD. Now just bring up the HP & Torque alongside a manual option for the enthusiast. Or better yet toss in a Turbo or Supercharger and that 2.5L engine. Stop being so conservative and cheap for once. Is it so wrong to splurge? This is a great step forward but your just not there. It's not the remarkable MS6 of the day but your coming closer to that mile stone. For once I'd just like to be blown out of the water instead of seeing these conservative choices year after year after year.
The front 50% looks good. The rest of the car looks like an unfinished final paper you submit to your professor. That C pillar/rear quarter panel is ugly as f*ck. The rear looks like a smaller Chevy Traverse. Now you can’t unsee that. I hope they update the mazda 6 with this infotainment and with AWD.
@@WhirlingMusic I would not buy the Civic R because it looks like it is trying too hard to be cool. What I WANT is for the performance of that Civic R to be in this Mazda 3 AWD. Different cars for different folks, I suppose.
FYI the steering wheel controls are meant to be pushed (tilted) up/down with the centre silver piece, not actually pushed in individually. It works excellently.
Thank you for saying this. I've had the car for six months and haven't once accidentally pushed the wrong button :P The steering wheel controls are excellent.
i own a bmw 3 series , love its handling and accuracy. however on a recent trip i rented mazda 3 for a week or so . i honestly loved it and enjoyed the driving dynamics and handling . while it was a bit less powerful than the 3 series , the torque is available at lower rpm’s which is great . i would buy this in a heart beat . good job mazda .
I test drove the new Mazda 3 and my GOD is it impressive. The interior is absolutely beautiful, especially in red. It made me sad to get back into my 2009 Mazda 3, which now feels cheap. I want one
souls3029 And people aren't buying Mazda.. They're still buying Jeeps(shitty Fiat), Kia's & Hyundai's. Kia & Hyundai are great but the greater populus dosen't know the difference or does not care :P
I’ve had mine for 3 weeks now (3 Sport GT Polymetal Grey w/Red Interior) and I am blown away every time I get in. The features and build quality are amazing.
MrPicky400 the only issue I’ve had is the heated seats. The module would turn them off and they couldn’t be turned back on. Quick fix at the dealership and they work fine. That’s the only issue I’ve had in 6 months.
The thing about Mazda is they are a luxury car brand without being at luxury car prices in most cases They are reliable and great to drive And They last forever
A good amount of states don't require a front license plate, just check. But people always assume their state requires that because I see Alfa Romeos with front license ALL the time
Im no Mazda fan boy, but this has to be one of the best looking hatchbacks inside and out that is currently for sale. Just looks so damn mean! It'll be a real shame if they don't maximise on it and make a Mazda speed edition
6 months later, it sadly seems like they're not going to make a hothatch 3 version. Really sad, I would have bought one instantly. If you're into fun hot hatches right now the new Focus ST seems to make me most sense overall. It's a shame because I'm confident a 3 would have dethroned it.
Yeah, unfortunately the speed ain't coming back. Makes me even more thankful for my '13 Speed3. I heard they're dropping a turbocharged model soon, but not in a manual transmission. So, not a Mazdaspeed. It's a shame but I can't say I'm surprised.
Just came home with a 2020 Mazda 3 Hatch with a manual this week! I drove both the AWD base model and the manual premium model. Since the manual looses about 300 lbs it really changes the way the car feels. It’s much more responsive and sprightly. Loving it so far. My fiancé came home with a Mazda 6 touring on the same day as well. Koda design, gorgeous interiors, and still some zoom zoom dna make us a Mazda family.
@@joshuawalker7038I am actually currently driving the 6 we leased at the same time. I would still rather have my 3 back, but some circumstances led to me having to get rid of it. Our lease is up for the 6 next month and I wish I could find a 3 used that isn’t crazily priced, but it seems like the manuals were hard to come by and demand a bit of a premium. (Let alone the market is still crazy even if it is starting to subside) It was a great car, still wish they’d put the manual in the turbo 3. I’ve driven it with the auto and it’s fine, but a stick in that would really make it a more true hot hatch.
@@joshuawalker7038 I guess I didn’t really talk about what I liked/disliked. I’ll do some bullet points. -Pros: styling, interior quality, Bose stereo sounded great, good steering, great shifter/clutch, pretty quiet inside, I had some fun backroad drives in it for sure (maybe not quite as fun as my prior mini Cooper s but still fun)reliable-was bulletproof while I had it -Cons: backseat is relatively cramped, trunk/hatch isn’t crazy big (always had to fold the back seats for my golf clubs), isn’t amazing in the snow might be tires but awd versions I’ve driven were much better, decent blind spot in the c pillars on both sides. Get around it with good safety tech and rear view camera. Gas mpg was ok for a small naturally aspirated hatch around 27mpg. Maybe I drove it too spirited too often. Hah. At the end of the day like my first comment. I’d definitely get one again and would recommend to someone looking for a well styled, fun, almost luxury, reliable hatch.
The massive C-pillar isn't actually the problem when you look at how bulbous and high the rear hatch panel and bumper are compared to the rest of the car. If they made the rear more cohesive with the curvature of the roofline then the Mazda would be shaped like a bullet instead of a gaming mouse.
The back looks higher than the front, I think mostly because the rear bumper sits so much higher than the sideskirts. And the front end is very sharp but the body lines looked melted down.
A lot of designers say if something takes more time to get used to it´s likely going to stay modern for a longer time. Once you see what the c pillar does you´re probably going to like it. It´s all about the reflections. You gotta see the car moving
I was at a Mazda dealer last week. They actually let me test drive a base model Mazda 3, and it was great! We also drove a mid-trim cx-5, and the base 3 really didn’t feel like a let down! Best driving and feeling cars for entry level price. I like Hyundai tech better, but you really remember the drive Mazdas can give you. My dad is still wowed away by luxury the interior feels
Mazda3 owner here, at 12:39 you guys mentioned the buttons suck. Well the black buttons actually aren't buttons, they are apart of a switch you push up or down using the middle "silver part button" which is raised slightly to get your thumb under or on top to push up or down. It works perfectly when done right. All the other silver buttons at the bottom are normal buttons and work well.
I own a Mazda 626 Sedan in Prestige Silver Metallic colour, 1990 model ... bought brand new in Melbourne, Australia as a gift from my father for my 18th birthday. He paid $ 32,000 Australian dollars for it back then! It's now 32 years old, has done 500,000 kilometres (310,000 miles) and l continue to drive it daily. Has never failed me. Unbelievable car. I cannot part with it. My first and so far, only car ...!! It still looks like new and has always been outside for its entire 32 years, so far. People cant believe it! Yesterday l purchased the 2022 Mazda 3. I am keeping my 626 and will never part with it and intend to drive both cars.
Not only do I love the new design, but I'd say it's my favorite exterior design on any compact four door back to at least classic Honda stuff way back in the 70s.
I want this car RIGHT NOW! I love Mazda design and the tech behind the AWD system is truly amazing. I saw a video that focused on that more and it's a marvel of technology honestly
+TheStraightPipes These are BY FAR my favorite reviews you guys do because they are cars I can actually acquire and your review format is flawless. Perfect balance between information, cool shots and entertainment. It's like you guys know what you're doing or something...
Jakub I love your comment on the low driving position, something that most manufacturers can't get right, it's actually the most important thing in a driver's car next to chassis dynamics
I would definitely get this over the others! Saw the car in person. Looks way above its class. Wish they leveled up on the performance. Thanks for the great video!
BloodySinner Lmao exactly I remember when everyone was bitching cause no more accord coupe but if people were actually buying them, then they’d keep it LOL
The 'balancing of your head' is part of the Skyactiv tech. I didn't realize but Skyactiv is actually more than just fuel efficient engines. It's a tech philosophy they've applied to the engine, transmission, chassis and vehicle dynamics. They use the engine's torque, combined with inputs from the throttle and steering to stabilize everything reducing the forces your body feels while cornering, braking, or accelerating. Their goal was to make driving as natural as walking to the human body.
I've always had a soft spot in my heart for Mazdas after my '88 MX-6 back in the day. Love the little company doing great things. And while I will admit this isn't my favorite looking Mazda (the C-pillar to hatch area is a little meh and abrupt IMO), it still looks quite nice, and that interior is pretty sick considering its price point. Wish they would do more at the performance end of the spectrum, especially considering their great driving dynamics, but I still very much respect what they're doing with their brand.
I was waiting for your review and now this is the car I’m getting here in Peru when it comes. Your channel subscriptors would instantly increase if you add spanish subtitles. We are a lot of car lovers in Latin America. Great work, guys.
I'm glad you guys like this one. The looks had the same effect on me, I didn't like it at all when I first saw it, but now it has grown on me. Excited to see reviews of the SkyactivX when it comes out. I hope you guys will do another review of that one later this year.
I prefer Mazda 3 AWD Hatchback over Impreza , Civic and Elantra ! Just because These days people enjoy Automatic Luxury cars such as Lexus , Volvo so yeah ! Plus it’s all wheel drive 💪
12:37 Y'all are using the steering wheel buttons wrong. You aren't meant to squeeze your finger into the black. In this new steering wheel, you control everything from the silver bar. Example: tilt up for Vol+, tilt down for Vol-, press for Mute. So it's a rocker; the black is not a button, just a label.
Love u guys, u guys took the spot from Doug and carwow for my favorite car reviewers on RUclips, feels so natural and unscripted. Have all the necessary details and no bullshit. Also funny as hell. Please review the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, own one myself and would love to see u guys’ take on it! It is such as special and brilliant car, u guys won’t regret driving it!
Better late than never. I purchased a top-of-the-line sedan turbo 2022 in Feb 22 with no missing chips, all options in place, and it kicks %#@ ! Both beautiful in and out and fast! Zero to 60 in 5.2 sec. I had my man time it just to see. I LOVE IT! To be honest this is my third Mazda 3 with about 4 years in between each and not one has ever been in the shop. Way more bang for the buck!
Really good review! I really appreciate the small details that you guys pointed out like the fact that when the vehicle is moving, the middle portion of the light bulbs will be also on (not just the halos), I agree that the halos alone that light up will be better, what was Mazda thinking. Making the halos alone that light up will differentiate the highest trim between the rest, aesthetic wise. Also I like that you pointed out that the HUD is still visible when using polarized sunglasses.
This may be the only channel that convinced me about liking cars that I usually don’t like/hate. I’m a diehard Volvo fan but I’ve fallen in love with the 3, thanks to you ! As I’m writing, they did a TCR version of it for ~180 000 euros :) It looks unreal !
12:38 you should not press on the volume up button itself -,- you must push to the top or bottom on the silver part. Otherwise the buttons are to small of course.
I agree with Jacub; I need time to like the back side . I am not a fan of the impreza. The elantra is ok but I would pick the Sedan. I am bothered with the butt of the hatchback.
As a Gen2 Mazda 3 driver - that rear suspension change was likely at least in part due to how the rear suspension just EATS strut mounts. With the added weight from that new C pillar, there's no way those mounts would survive unless they changed up that rear end.
Great review. Though those steering wheel "buttons", are rockers. You can just push the middle up or down and you'll hear a click. I found them perfect during my test drive
Wife and I are taking a good look at this for a 3rd vehicle. Very nice car and think it will fit my wife well. Only complaint is no manual offered in the AWD and no other engine choices. Although this car is for my wife I am a firm believer to always have a more power , everything is solved with a little extra power and driver experience. Good review keep up the good reviews.
Hey great review, got mine in Dark Blue :D. About the wheel buttons, the best way to use them I found is just tilting the middle part of it upwards or downwards and if you need the function on the middle button just press it. At first I was also struggling with those buttons once I started tilting that middle part and got used to it works like a charm and I think that maybe that was the way it was intended to be used haha. About the backup camera and android auto, supposedly Android auto is theone that does not support widescreen since Apple car play does use the whole screen (which sucks since I use a Pixel 3) and the backup camera is like that because in EU I think they have a 360 camera but not here unfortunately =/.
Just bought a 2021 mazda 3 thanks to your video! head and shoulders above the other cars in this segment based on what my wife and i care about. thanks fellas.
I was entering praise for this car and realized that what I wanted to say instead is that you guys are reaching peak commercials (yes I know part of it is RUclips, but only Part)! Don't push me into a tv headache! Thank you.
I think you guys should also review the C pillar during driving. B’coz its very distinctive and I think its gonna create a huge blindspot, and if there is any quirks that can counter it, you should explain it as well. Great reviews by the way!
At 2:16, Yuri and Jakub say that the car has torque vectoring. It does not, technically it is "G Vectoring." It does not send torque into a corner, in fact, it reduces torque slightly on "turn in" to load the front wheels to increase their G vector (grip). On turn "out" of the corner, it drags the outside brake pad slightly help straighten the car out.
I'm coming to the end of the road with a 2010 Hyundai Genesis coupe 2.0 T. (Rear wheel drive). And this car is at the top of the list. It looks amazing and it's AWD
I'm a Toyota and Honda owner, but I'll pick this car over the Corolla or Civic any day. Naturally aspirated engine with traditional automatic transmission
Love the car, love the hatch more, because it reminds me of the original Mazda GLC, with a little bit of Alfa Brera thrown in. I think it has better proportions than the CX-5 and CX-3. Mazda seems to have decided that making cars designed around how much the owner enjoys it will sell more units. There’s just so much to like about them. They feel less appliance like than any competing manufacturer.
This car looks so damn good. I love how It looks In that red color. I'ma wait for depreciation and hopefully scoop one up In 3 years. I'ma get a 2007-2009 Mazda 3 Hatchback within a year and then upgrade to one of these. I can't wait, It motivates me to work more.
Honda just needs to make a civic si hatchback manual. That's the dream. This would be best in class imo if you're more performance focused and the Mazda 3 if you're more comfort and style focused. Type R is not my cup of tea but I'm glad they make it.
I don't know if I've ever been so simultaneously attracted to and confused by the styling of a vehicle. Maybe that was Mazda's intention. Whatever the case, it looks expensive. This would be my choice if I was in the market for a compact. Mazda is really cranking out some amazing stuff lately.
Presently the prettiest hatch in all the land, sedan is also really good ( mini-Mazda 6 with a dash of Mitsubishi Lancer thrown in ) but not the same eye-catching impact as hatch. C-Pillar gives the car it's fantastic stance, but also less vision. Loving the clutter-free design execution. FWD manual would be a great pick for the old-school types. Along with gloss piano finish, Info screen with tricky thick borders needs to go ASAP. Great Review guys and fantastic camera/extreme angles shots/drone. Non-related - I think next Impreza could adopt Legacy full vertical table info screen.
Nice review, guys. I have the '15 sedan. Happy with it, still runs solid. Love the '19 (sedan over the hatch any day), and happy to see the direction Mazda is going... That interior is bananas 👍
Missed one competitor: VW Golf Sportwagon 4Motion. Same price, awd, about the same power, about the same sportiness. VW gets props on the tunability. Mazda gets props on being naturally aspirated. It'd be a hard choice if I was buying new. Buying used, Mazda all the way.
I agree on some points but is the Sportwagon really a direct competitor vs the Golf? I mean the Sportwagon is a wagon, not a normal hatchback. I would say the Golf is the more direct competitor. If you were looking for AWD hatchbacks I would say the Golf R would be tough to beat but you gotta pay up for one.
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I love it. I want it.
Nope I get Subaru AWD
Test the car in snow and ice
Feels like a huge mistake to not have a manual in an AWD version
Well Mazda it's a start. You've brought back AWD. Now just bring up the HP & Torque alongside a manual option for the enthusiast. Or better yet toss in a Turbo or Supercharger and that 2.5L engine. Stop being so conservative and cheap for once. Is it so wrong to splurge? This is a great step forward but your just not there. It's not the remarkable MS6 of the day but your coming closer to that mile stone. For once I'd just like to be blown out of the water instead of seeing these conservative choices year after year after year.
The front 50% looks good. The rest of the car looks like an unfinished final paper you submit to your professor. That C pillar/rear quarter panel is ugly as f*ck. The rear looks like a smaller Chevy Traverse. Now you can’t unsee that. I hope they update the mazda 6 with this infotainment and with AWD.
This is by far the sexiest looking hatchback in the market
Does "The Straightpipes" name mean these 2 guys are claiming they're heterosexual?
Do you think hippos are the sexiest animals?
This thing looks like a hippo.
Civic Type R looks like a shark.
Shark > Hippo
@@WhirlingMusic Civic type R looks like a design hotwheels rejected because it was too ridiculous
@@WhirlingMusic I would not buy the Civic R because it looks like it is trying too hard to be cool. What I WANT is for the performance of that Civic R to be in this Mazda 3 AWD.
Different cars for different folks, I suppose.
I don't really know about american hatchbacks but in europe we definitely have better looking hatchbacks.
FYI the steering wheel controls are meant to be pushed (tilted) up/down with the centre silver piece, not actually pushed in individually. It works excellently.
Finally someone who gets it. Thank you!!
yes. i have the car and thats how i use it. works great.
I was triggered seeing them just push straight into it instead of tilting the middle part up and down.
I was going to say it if someone else hadn't lol.
Thank you for saying this. I've had the car for six months and haven't once accidentally pushed the wrong button :P The steering wheel controls are excellent.
Mazda continues to prove that cars can look great without fake vents everywhere! Amazing camera work and amazing review!
Hello 👑
This comment didn’t age well with launch of CX 50
@@AmitojdeepSinghBrar its still a good looking crossover are you blind
Mazda is the only japanese manufacturer who does design right. Love Kodo Design
Grosse H. I agree
do you use turn signal?
Except for the music audio... it stinks. Disappointing. Never works right.
I really like lexus design too, especially the ES and LS
I like Honda/Acura designs.
i own a bmw 3 series , love its handling and accuracy. however on a recent trip i rented mazda 3 for a week or so . i honestly loved it and enjoyed the driving dynamics and handling . while it was a bit less powerful than the 3 series , the torque is available at lower rpm’s which is great . i would buy this in a heart beat . good job mazda .
carmelita dulin
Haha...enjoy it ...lots of fun :)
I always tell folks who ask why I buy Mazdas; because it's the frugal person's BMW!
I test drove the new Mazda 3 and my GOD is it impressive. The interior is absolutely beautiful, especially in red. It made me sad to get back into my 2009 Mazda 3, which now feels cheap. I want one
I also have a BMW 3 series but I kinda feel like buying one of these
@carmelita dulin how does it feel after 8 months, I'm considering one
Thank you Mazda for being one of the only Asian car manufacturers to not have CVTs in the majority of their vehicles
actually they dont have it at all in any of their vehicles which is a very good thing
@@souls3029 and that's one of the reasons why Mazda is my favorite Asian car manufacturer
souls3029 And people aren't buying Mazda.. They're still buying Jeeps(shitty Fiat), Kia's & Hyundai's.
Kia & Hyundai are great but the greater populus dosen't know the difference or does not care :P
Nothing wrong with CVT. Depends on the type of car what is most suitable.
@2WIREG That happens yes, if you're incapable of driving it as it's intended
0:51 Holy shit that perfectly centered stabilized side-view chase/strafe shot, it's unreal!
I know, right. It looked amazing
I didn't even notice that until you pointed it out, but that is incredible. Wow.
Probably stabilized in post production. Regardless of how, is still a great shot, perfect execution
it's so stabilized it looks like a movie with static car and fake background moving over the green screen :)
The part before looked like a Forza Motorsport 8 preview.
Finally the Mazda 3 reviews are coming out. 😍
YO the driveguyde, redline reviews, alex on autos, and now the Straight pipes came out with mazda 3 videos within like 15 minutes of each other
stradivarius151 thats because mazda didn’t want them to post them till today
u mean ad!
@@XxGamerSixSevenxX I disagree.
Im sorry, this car looks absolutely beautiful, but AWD and no manual is a big dealbreaker
I’ve had mine for 3 weeks now (3 Sport GT Polymetal Grey w/Red Interior) and I am blown away every time I get in. The features and build quality are amazing.
I'm picking up the exact car this week with awd! Can't wait!
No issues up to this day or you found a bit of an issue. I heard they have issues. Is this true
MrPicky400 the only issue I’ve had is the heated seats. The module would turn them off and they couldn’t be turned back on. Quick fix at the dealership and they work fine. That’s the only issue I’ve had in 6 months.
@@lanespecker thanks bro. I jealous u at the moment
MrPicky400 I absolutely love it!
The thing about Mazda is they are a luxury car brand without being at luxury car prices in most cases
They are reliable and great to drive
And They last forever
RX8: Am i a joke to you ?
@@caralho5237 Well I mean, the RX-8 hasn't been in production for a while. That's not really relevant to modern Mazdas.
Until the body and strut towers rot out. Class A tech.
Matt Blackwood Their Diesel engines have so many issues even Mazda can’t fix after numerous recalls.
@@vicalam Maybe it's because I'm American but there isn't even a diesel option for purchase here.
I hate states that have double license plates requirements because that Mazda looks so fresh right now.
A good amount of states don't require a front license plate, just check. But people always assume their state requires that because I see Alfa Romeos with front license ALL the time
Ray Wei
Well I live in the northeast and the police seems to be nuts giving tickets for a lack of front plates.
tons go without in CA even though it's required (including my miata) heheh
Calisto Riviera
Jersey is whole other level of crazy.
Car clubs all over the country are petitioning their respective states to have no front plate for classic cars.
The steering wheel controls. Ur supposed to push up on the metal bar to turn volume up / skip tracks, not push the actual button..
Im no Mazda fan boy, but this has to be one of the best looking hatchbacks inside and out that is currently for sale. Just looks so damn mean!
It'll be a real shame if they don't maximise on it and make a Mazda speed edition
6 months later, it sadly seems like they're not going to make a hothatch 3 version. Really sad, I would have bought one instantly.
If you're into fun hot hatches right now the new Focus ST seems to make me most sense overall. It's a shame because I'm confident a 3 would have dethroned it.
GUESS WHAT BOYS, WE GOT A TURBO
Yeah, unfortunately the speed ain't coming back. Makes me even more thankful for my '13 Speed3. I heard they're dropping a turbocharged model soon, but not in a manual transmission. So, not a Mazdaspeed. It's a shame but I can't say I'm surprised.
Thank you straight pipes. This is the video that convinced me to test drive this mazda 3 that I now own. Thank you.
awesome choice my man. Enjoy it!
Just came home with a 2020 Mazda 3 Hatch with a manual this week! I drove both the AWD base model and the manual premium model. Since the manual looses about 300 lbs it really changes the way the car feels. It’s much more responsive and sprightly. Loving it so far.
My fiancé came home with a Mazda 6 touring on the same day as well. Koda design, gorgeous interiors, and still some zoom zoom dna make us a Mazda family.
2 years later, do you still have it? And how’s it holding up?
@@joshuawalker7038I am actually currently driving the 6 we leased at the same time. I would still rather have my 3 back, but some circumstances led to me having to get rid of it. Our lease is up for the 6 next month and I wish I could find a 3 used that isn’t crazily priced, but it seems like the manuals were hard to come by and demand a bit of a premium. (Let alone the market is still crazy even if it is starting to subside) It was a great car, still wish they’d put the manual in the turbo 3. I’ve driven it with the auto and it’s fine, but a stick in that would really make it a more true hot hatch.
@@joshuawalker7038 I guess I didn’t really talk about what I liked/disliked. I’ll do some bullet points.
-Pros: styling, interior quality, Bose stereo sounded great, good steering, great shifter/clutch, pretty quiet inside, I had some fun backroad drives in it for sure (maybe not quite as fun as my prior mini Cooper s but still fun)reliable-was bulletproof while I had it
-Cons: backseat is relatively cramped, trunk/hatch isn’t crazy big (always had to fold the back seats for my golf clubs), isn’t amazing in the snow might be tires but awd versions I’ve driven were much better, decent blind spot in the c pillars on both sides. Get around it with good safety tech and rear view camera. Gas mpg was ok for a small naturally aspirated hatch around 27mpg. Maybe I drove it too spirited too often. Hah.
At the end of the day like my first comment. I’d definitely get one again and would recommend to someone looking for a well styled, fun, almost luxury, reliable hatch.
Keep up the quality camera work. Looks excellent 👌
How did they did it? That camera on top of the car?
@@kristiancasipit6005 Probably a 360 camera as I see the stand base attached on the windshield
Looks amazing 😍
This car is so damn good looking, but really odd looking at the same time...
Timothy L It’s definitely because of the C pillar
@@chrispoland3637 I Love everything about this car, both Sedan and hatchback, except that big C pilar
The massive C-pillar isn't actually the problem when you look at how bulbous and high the rear hatch panel and bumper are compared to the rest of the car. If they made the rear more cohesive with the curvature of the roofline then the Mazda would be shaped like a bullet instead of a gaming mouse.
The back looks higher than the front, I think mostly because the rear bumper sits so much higher than the sideskirts. And the front end is very sharp but the body lines looked melted down.
A lot of designers say if something takes more time to get used to it´s likely going to stay modern for a longer time. Once you see what the c pillar does you´re probably going to like it. It´s all about the reflections. You gotta see the car moving
I was at a Mazda dealer last week. They actually let me test drive a base model Mazda 3, and it was great! We also drove a mid-trim cx-5, and the base 3 really didn’t feel like a let down! Best driving and feeling cars for entry level price. I like Hyundai tech better, but you really remember the drive Mazdas can give you. My dad is still wowed away by luxury the interior feels
Mazda3 owner here, at 12:39 you guys mentioned the buttons suck. Well the black buttons actually aren't buttons, they are apart of a switch you push up or down using the middle "silver part button" which is raised slightly to get your thumb under or on top to push up or down. It works perfectly when done right. All the other silver buttons at the bottom are normal buttons and work well.
I own a Mazda 626 Sedan in Prestige Silver Metallic colour, 1990 model ... bought brand new in Melbourne, Australia as a gift from my father for my 18th birthday. He paid $ 32,000 Australian dollars for it back then! It's now 32 years old, has done 500,000 kilometres (310,000 miles) and l continue to drive it daily. Has never failed me. Unbelievable car. I cannot part with it. My first and so far, only car ...!! It still looks like new and has always been outside for its entire 32 years, so far.
People cant believe it!
Yesterday l purchased the 2022 Mazda 3.
I am keeping my 626 and will never part with it and intend to drive both cars.
This was my favorite looking car at the auto show this year, and I've been to the dealership multiple times just to look at it. Amazing design
I thought I was the only "window shopper" of pretty cars 😁
15:05 My ex's reaction to seeing me naked for the first and only time.
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lol
Lmao dead.
Lmao
You guys has mastered the art of automobile photography. Every shot is artistic!
Not only do I love the new design, but I'd say it's my favorite exterior design on any compact four door back to at least classic Honda stuff way back in the 70s.
I want this car RIGHT NOW! I love Mazda design and the tech behind the AWD system is truly amazing. I saw a video that focused on that more and it's a marvel of technology honestly
Android Auto got an update for widescreen yesterday luckily.
You can also force 1080p to get widescreen via developer options.
+TheStraightPipes These are BY FAR my favorite reviews you guys do because they are cars I can actually acquire and your review format is flawless. Perfect balance between information, cool shots and entertainment. It's like you guys know what you're doing or something...
It looks more like a Hunchback and personally, I would prefer the sedan/fastback variant because that looks beautiful
Hatch is awful front/rear, but front end of sedan isn't any better.
The 3 sedan is the best looking car in its class imo
The sedan does look much better, the hatch is horrible.
@@NukePooch1 You need glasses man. Lol
Rewatching after Mazda teased a 2.5 turbo 😭🙌
ME TOO!!! the new front lip and rear spoiler look awesome on the turbo.
@@jerwatson79 They look beautiful forsure, if you want a more in depth look I recommend checking out the Signature Mazda 3 released 2020 in Japan. :D
It’s happening
Anybody hear about an estimated price yet?
@@hl72791 go to their website
Jakub I love your comment on the low driving position, something that most manufacturers can't get right, it's actually the most important thing in a driver's car next to chassis dynamics
The front is very pointy and sleek, while the back is very soft and bloated. I'm gonna need to see this car in person to make a judgment!
Exactly. Couldnt have said it better myself
content and quality are getting better and better. these two deserve more subscribers.
Wish they'd make a sportier version like the type r or Veloster n. I wanna see that baby with a spoiler on it.
Not happening
Nah not a spoiler. Looks fucking childish. But a performance version would be awesome
Maybe Saleen or someone will come out with a sportier body kit.
aka new Mazdaspeed 3, not going to happen though sadly
No manual WTF. Under powered. Guess it is between Honda so or Elantra gt N line
I keep thinking a license plate is gonna ruin that absolutely gorgeous look.
F, we don't need front licence plates where i live
I live in cali and I just use the rear plate
This is so weird. I'm going to be buying my first mazda...
You'll love it..
You’ll never go back
these two guys are just the greatest combination
Wow for a Mazda 3 the interior looks really nice, love the red.
Am i the only one who prefers the look of the HB rather than the sedan 🤷🏼♂️
iXii000 I like it too
I like it
they said it looks better in person
As I brit I find sedan versions of hatches really weird. So dw we think the hatch looks better too xD
I love the hatch
I would definitely get this over the others! Saw the car in person. Looks way above its class. Wish they leveled up on the performance. Thanks for the great video!
That guy reminds me of Foggy Nelson from Daredevil hahaha
Ahahahahahahahahhaa, thank you!! I was like : he reminds me of some dude on TV!!
The new Mazda 3 looks amazing in flesh. Thanks to the new 2019 model......got a 2018 touring model last Friday for 18300.
I did not skip your watch ad. Your'e welcome!
Mazda please, please put the AWD system in the Mazda6 2.5 turbo!
But are you going to BUY it? I don't understand comments like these.
BloodySinner Lmao exactly I remember when everyone was bitching cause no more accord coupe but if people were actually buying them, then they’d keep it LOL
mazda awd is fwd most of the time. If you dont have harsh winters in your area is just a waste of money to get the awd version
@@bloodysinner9456 Why would I take the effort to watch it and comment if I weren't even remotely interested in buying one?
And the turbo in this car.
very light and easy to catch on presentation.. keep it on fellas
The 'balancing of your head' is part of the Skyactiv tech. I didn't realize but Skyactiv is actually more than just fuel efficient engines. It's a tech philosophy they've applied to the engine, transmission, chassis and vehicle dynamics. They use the engine's torque, combined with inputs from the throttle and steering to stabilize everything reducing the forces your body feels while cornering, braking, or accelerating. Their goal was to make driving as natural as walking to the human body.
This is probably my new future first car now 👌🏿👌🏿
I've always had a soft spot in my heart for Mazdas after my '88 MX-6 back in the day. Love the little company doing great things. And while I will admit this isn't my favorite looking Mazda (the C-pillar to hatch area is a little meh and abrupt IMO), it still looks quite nice, and that interior is pretty sick considering its price point. Wish they would do more at the performance end of the spectrum, especially considering their great driving dynamics, but I still very much respect what they're doing with their brand.
Beautiful car. The hatch is just stunning. Great review
I was waiting for your review and now this is the car I’m getting here in Peru when it comes. Your channel subscriptors would instantly increase if you add spanish subtitles. We are a lot of car lovers in Latin America. Great work, guys.
This car looks absurdly amazing, but that blind spot in the back is huge.
6:24 it looks like a super-comfy spaceship interior!
I'm glad you guys like this one. The looks had the same effect on me, I didn't like it at all when I first saw it, but now it has grown on me. Excited to see reviews of the SkyactivX when it comes out. I hope you guys will do another review of that one later this year.
I prefer Mazda 3 AWD Hatchback over Impreza , Civic and Elantra ! Just because These days people enjoy Automatic Luxury cars such as Lexus , Volvo so yeah ! Plus it’s all wheel drive 💪
Am I the only one taking about how good and to the point this review is, killed the review keep up the crazy work
Thnks
12:37 Y'all are using the steering wheel buttons wrong. You aren't meant to squeeze your finger into the black. In this new steering wheel, you control everything from the silver bar. Example: tilt up for Vol+, tilt down for Vol-, press for Mute. So it's a rocker; the black is not a button, just a label.
Love u guys, u guys took the spot from Doug and carwow for my favorite car reviewers on RUclips, feels so natural and unscripted. Have all the necessary details and no bullshit. Also funny as hell. Please review the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, own one myself and would love to see u guys’ take on it! It is such as special and brilliant car, u guys won’t regret driving it!
Thanks, we're trying to get one this year
Great. Now bring back the Mazdaspeed 3 with AWD and 300hp.
That would make the car cost $40k or more. Don't think anyone would pay that much for a Mazda.
@@Hboogie182 they would.
@@deet4895 if I'm spending over $35k on a car I'd rather get a Civic Type R.
@@Hboogie182 can you actually get one for MSRP? That's the question.
@@deet4895 of course $38k out the door.
Just got the car yesterday with a preffered package 😁 I love it!
Better late than never. I purchased a top-of-the-line sedan turbo 2022 in Feb 22 with no missing chips, all options in place, and it kicks %#@ ! Both beautiful in and out and fast! Zero to 60 in 5.2 sec. I had my man time it just to see. I LOVE IT! To be honest this is my third Mazda 3 with about 4 years in between each and not one has ever been in the shop. Way more bang for the buck!
Really good review! I really appreciate the small details that you guys pointed out like the fact that when the vehicle is moving, the middle portion of the light bulbs will be also on (not just the halos), I agree that the halos alone that light up will be better, what was Mazda thinking. Making the halos alone that light up will differentiate the highest trim between the rest, aesthetic wise. Also I like that you pointed out that the HUD is still visible when using polarized sunglasses.
I’m with Yuri on this one, it looks so amazing!!! The hatch looks stunning
I would recommend the new Mazda 3 AWD to someone that needs space, not too sure about family comfort, but plenty of cargo! Amazing review
Manual + AWD + turbo = return of the GTX! I still like this new mazda3...with the manual. thanks, boys!
Me too, I have the money to buy one, but will never buy an automatic car.
This may be the only channel that convinced me about liking cars that I usually don’t like/hate. I’m a diehard Volvo fan but I’ve fallen in love with the 3, thanks to you !
As I’m writing, they did a TCR version of it for ~180 000 euros :) It looks unreal !
12:38 you should not press on the volume up button itself -,- you must push to the top or bottom on the silver part. Otherwise the buttons are to small of course.
I agree with Jacub; I need time to like the back side . I am not a fan of the impreza. The elantra is ok but I would pick the Sedan. I am bothered with the butt of the hatchback.
As a Gen2 Mazda 3 driver - that rear suspension change was likely at least in part due to how the rear suspension just EATS strut mounts. With the added weight from that new C pillar, there's no way those mounts would survive unless they changed up that rear end.
I like the sedan version way more than this, like Jeremy Clarkson once said about the Crossfire "It looks like a dog hunched over to take a poo"
LOL. I cannot unsee this image now!
This won't be the first time that you are wrong.
Agree
I like the hatch, but this comment is funny, and I can kinda see it, but I still like the hatch.
By far the best reviewers on YT
I hardly comment on RUclips but I have to say, this is the best f****n car channel EVER!!!!
Thank you
Great review. Though those steering wheel "buttons", are rockers. You can just push the middle up or down and you'll hear a click. I found them perfect during my test drive
that is what i thought.. they didn't think about that.. you dont need to push it.. up and down will suffice
Wife and I are taking a good look at this for a 3rd vehicle. Very nice car and think it will fit my wife well. Only complaint is no manual offered in the AWD and no other engine choices. Although this car is for my wife I am a firm believer to always have a more power , everything is solved with a little extra power and driver experience.
Good review keep up the good reviews.
Hey great review, got mine in Dark Blue :D. About the wheel buttons, the best way to use them I found is just tilting the middle part of it upwards or downwards and if you need the function on the middle button just press it. At first I was also struggling with those buttons once I started tilting that middle part and got used to it works like a charm and I think that maybe that was the way it was intended to be used haha.
About the backup camera and android auto, supposedly Android auto is theone that does not support widescreen since Apple car play does use the whole screen (which sucks since I use a Pixel 3) and the backup camera is like that because in EU I think they have a 360 camera but not here unfortunately =/.
Just bought a 2021 mazda 3 thanks to your video! head and shoulders above the other cars in this segment based on what my wife and i care about. thanks fellas.
I was entering praise for this car and realized that what I wanted to say instead is that you guys are reaching peak commercials (yes I know part of it is RUclips, but only Part)! Don't push me into a tv headache! Thank you.
We need this version in Europe Mazda come on! 122hp is just a joke
The Skyactive X engine (coming in autumn) will fill that gap with ~185 bhp
I think you guys should also review the C pillar during driving. B’coz its very distinctive and I think its gonna create a huge blindspot, and if there is any quirks that can counter it, you should explain it as well. Great reviews by the way!
At 2:16, Yuri and Jakub say that the car has torque vectoring. It does not, technically it is "G Vectoring." It does not send torque into a corner, in fact, it reduces torque slightly on "turn in" to load the front wheels to increase their G vector (grip). On turn "out" of the corner, it drags the outside brake pad slightly help straighten the car out.
I'm coming to the end of the road with a 2010 Hyundai Genesis coupe 2.0 T. (Rear wheel drive). And this car is at the top of the list. It looks amazing and it's AWD
The sedan looks better than the Hatch. The hatch looks weird to me, it’s just lacking especially towards the back
2018 hatch is much better looking. The rear end of this is strange... I think it's the huge C-pillar and maybe the rounded over look I don't care for.
i love it, i even prefer it to a mercedes A class or Audi A3, those are just way more expensive for like 5% more.
I'm a Toyota and Honda owner, but I'll pick this car over the Corolla or Civic any day. Naturally aspirated engine with traditional automatic transmission
True, no CVT garbage from Mazda!
Love the car, love the hatch more, because it reminds me of the original Mazda GLC, with a little bit of Alfa Brera thrown in. I think it has better proportions than the CX-5 and CX-3. Mazda seems to have decided that making cars designed around how much the owner enjoys it will sell more units. There’s just so much to like about them. They feel less appliance like than any competing manufacturer.
Both the new Mazda3 and Corolla hatchbacks look amazing. The design of these two cars is just on another level.
Will probably be my next car if the skyactiv X is any good.
Andrew M - That Engine choice is not coming til 2020 FYI
Lease or but extended warranty then. Any new technology will have teething issues
@@nextleveljourney6612 yeah my current lease will be up in 2020
@@deansmits006 that's the plan!
@@nextleveljourney6612 it's coming later this year, maybe late 2019. All journalists are saying this.
I will get Mazda over EVERYTHING else in its class.
Been waiting for these reviews for so long now, and you guys didn't disappoint! I know what my next car's going to be :)
I know, 2020 Subaru Legacy, right??
This car looks so damn good. I love how It looks In that red color. I'ma wait for depreciation and hopefully scoop one up In 3 years. I'ma get a 2007-2009 Mazda 3 Hatchback within a year and then upgrade to one of these. I can't wait, It motivates me to work more.
Honda just needs to make a civic si hatchback manual. That's the dream. This would be best in class imo if you're more performance focused and the Mazda 3 if you're more comfort and style focused.
Type R is not my cup of tea but I'm glad they make it.
That PolyMetal Grey is menacing!!
I don't know if I've ever been so simultaneously attracted to and confused by the styling of a vehicle. Maybe that was Mazda's intention. Whatever the case, it looks expensive. This would be my choice if I was in the market for a compact. Mazda is really cranking out some amazing stuff lately.
Presently the prettiest hatch in all the land, sedan is also really good ( mini-Mazda 6 with a dash of Mitsubishi Lancer thrown in ) but not the same eye-catching impact as hatch.
C-Pillar gives the car it's fantastic stance, but also less vision. Loving the clutter-free design execution. FWD manual would be a great pick for the old-school types.
Along with gloss piano finish, Info screen with tricky thick borders needs to go ASAP.
Great Review guys and fantastic camera/extreme angles shots/drone.
Non-related - I think next Impreza could adopt Legacy full vertical table info screen.
You know what I love about yall? The thoughts are cohesive, yall dont mumble on and on, and yall seem like such nice homies for reals. LOL
I'm getting this as my first car. Looks awesome
Nice review, guys. I have the '15 sedan. Happy with it, still runs solid. Love the '19 (sedan over the hatch any day), and happy to see the direction Mazda is going... That interior is bananas 👍
still happy with it 4 years later?
Happy with it 8+ years later now (2024). Still running solid 😊
@@sfludd awesome to hear! definitely adding it to my list
Missed one competitor: VW Golf Sportwagon 4Motion. Same price, awd, about the same power, about the same sportiness. VW gets props on the tunability. Mazda gets props on being naturally aspirated. It'd be a hard choice if I was buying new. Buying used, Mazda all the way.
I agree on some points but is the Sportwagon really a direct competitor vs the Golf? I mean the Sportwagon is a wagon, not a normal hatchback. I would say the Golf is the more direct competitor. If you were looking for AWD hatchbacks I would say the Golf R would be tough to beat but you gotta pay up for one.
Awesome looking front end won't be ruined by license plates in Saskatchewan!
Cannot wait to get these in our dealership they look amazing
Once my BMW lease is up I’m definitely getting this. Beautiful job Mazda