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2014 Mazda MAZDA3 Review

Mrquimby says:

Its a great car overall that is far better tea I expected. I compared it to a friends Honda Civic and he was jealous of my vehicle. I truly do love the performance, style and handling.

vs2014 Honda Civic

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Cargo Capacity Ranked 2014 Honda Civic worse.

"The hatchback has a very big trunk space that you can stack higher if needed."

Would Buy Ranked 2014 Honda Civic worse.

"The handling and performance far exceed that of the Civics, plus the Skyactiv technology is awesome."

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2014 Mazda MAZDA3 Review

flagrant31 says:

Have never been anything but satisfied with any Mazda Ive owned and this vehicle was no exception.Sleek,peppy,affordable,and reliable transportation with no mechanical issues.

vs2014 Nissan Sentra

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Back Seats Ranked 2014 Nissan Sentra better.

"Minimal difference,more personal preference than anything else."

Value Ranked 2014 Nissan Sentra worse.

"Quality first and foremost.Followed closely by Reliability.Who wants to purchase a new vehicle and start encountering problems within 6 months due to poor design and subpar assembly techniques?.....NOT me,Especially when all you get from the manufacturer is Too Bad,So Sad,despite their never ending empty rhetoric of what a valued customer you are."

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2014 Mazda MAZDA3 i Sport HatchbackReview

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Great Car, Fun To Drive, Excellent Fuel Economy — I wish I had gotten the next model up with rear view camera and fog lights. The light colored seat fabric shows stains easily. Wishing for leather too. All wheel drive would be nice but it would be more expensive and cost mileage to suffer.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Pros: The 3 is a great practical economy car with sporty styling, great quality, and fun driving experience. I bought a manual which is a bit more fun to drive. Fuel average overall has been over 36. We did get well over 40 on a couple of highway trips.

Cons: It's an economy car so it's tough to fit luggage, the kids, and the dogs.
As fun as a manual transmission is it is also a pain if you don't use the Bluetooth.

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2014 Mazda MAZDA3 i SportReview

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Cool, Fun And Utilitiarian But Pricy — The car simply looks fantastic from every angle. It also drives very smooth. Great suspension and chassis that provides a lot of road-hugging confidence at high speeds. It gives you the confidence that many family sedans fail to give. The car lacks a tack in the base model which is a shame as I can't think of any other car makers that don't put in a tach as standard equipment. but it's not a big issue at least IMHO. The car is peppy as long as you're willing to rev it over 3500 rpm but very little low end torque. It takes getting used to but once you do it is very rewarding. It provides very good - though not best in class - interior space for passengers and for luggage. Overall I love my car despite having a couple forgiveable flaws: no tach, a little noisy, and pricey for a compact.

Pros: Fun to drive. The engine loves to rev and is fun to thrash around town or on twisty roads.
Cool sexy gorgeous looks
the front bucket seats are probably the best in the segment. Great comfort and do not mind spending hours driving continuously with that support.
Great observed fuel economy.

Cons: Noisy on the highway.
Engine lacks low end torque, but is rewarding once you learn how to keep it in the sweet spot with a manual transmission.

6 of 6 people found this review helpful.

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2014 Mazda MAZDA3 i Touring HatchbackReview

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Great Car To Drive, But Terrible Communication/gps System — This car is so much fun to drive! It's peppy, takes curves great and is very responsive. It feels like a heavy car (in a good way). The front cloth interior seats are handsome and pretty comfortable (not luxurious). People who have ridden in the back say it's pretty comfortable, as well. There's very little storage. There's a cupholder on each of the doors. It's big enough for a cup or a small umbrella, not much else. Even where there's room for a tad more storage, it isn't there. For example, there's a pocket on the back of the passenger seat, but not on the driver's. Come on, Mazda!

Pros: This car is fun to drive!
Stylish exterior, nice interior

Cons: The built-in communications/gps system is cumbersome and non-intuitive to use. You can't do anything directly--every function requires a few steps. Very irritating. Should be so much better. I just noticed that there are white streaks on the screen. I thought they were just smudges and wiped my finger over them, but it did nothing. the streaks are not on the surface. Trying to find out why they're there.

I was surprised that the car didn't come with the top of the windshield tinted. I had to pay $100 for it.

No lumbar support on front seats; no headrest adjustment
Quite a bit of noise on highways.
If there's any humidity in the air, the brakes get excessively tight, even when it's been in the garage.

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2014 Mazda MAZDA3 s Grand Touring Review

Jacob says:

I have never driven a small sedan that is so much fun to drive! The 2.5L engine was the only option for me. I wanted some extra power and I got it!! This car is worth every penny I paid for it plus more. It got 39mpg on the highway on average. The sport mode button gives me more power and every second of it is amazing! The heads up display is a plus and so is the regenerative braking. Every single part of the interior of this car looks luxury and premium, Mazda did a great job thinking of their consumers. There was hardly any plastic at all and almost everything was Leather, aluminum or Carbon Fiber. The Mazda3 s Grand Touring is the most fun car I have ever had.

vs2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel

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Power Ranked 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel worse.

"The sport mode gave the option of more power, the slightly bigger engine gave it more power as well. Torque on the other hand, belongs to the diesel, obviously. You cant match the torque a diesel gets with a naturally aspirated engine. "

Looks/Style Ranked 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel worse.

"The clean lines and lack of plastic and cheap material usage. The Mazda3 came equipped with the bi-xenon headlights and daytime running LEDs. It looks premium without costing a whole lot. The interior especially belongs to the Mazda. Nothing the Cruze has inside can compare to the interior of the Mazda. I didnt see or feel any plastic in the Mazda, the Cruze on the other hand, had lots. "

Front Seats Ranked 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel worse.

"The real leather seats and the lumbar support in the Mazda was much better and far more comfortable. The leg room was way better as well. Im 6 tall and I had plenty of room in the front seats of the Mazda3."

Back Seats Ranked 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel worse.

"The real leather in the Grand Touring model was more comfortable than that of the leatherette in the Cruze."

Cargo Capacity Ranked 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel better.

"I felt that the trunk of the Cruze was slightly larger, but, the Mazda has a spare tire under the trunk, whereas the Cruze, has Fix-a-Flat. "

Family Car Ranked 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel worse.

"The premium feeling of the Mazda along with the residual value, comfort, efficiency, and reliability makes this car a better family car. "

Value Ranked 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel worse.

"The resale value for sure makes the Mazda a much better option. Over the coarse of 2 years the Cruze diesel lost a total of $19,000....The Mazda, $9,000."

Would Buy Ranked 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel worse.

"The Mazda is more comfortable, more sporty, and has a much more premium feel for the price. It was cheaper overall than the Cruze and it is an amazing car to drive. Ive never wanted to stay in a car so much. I actually volunteer to drive and look forward to long trips in the comfortable Mazda3."

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2014 Mazda MAZDA3 s Touring Hatchback Review

lurch394 says:

Looked at this. Excellent vehicle. I just chose a newer one.

vs2015 Mazda MAZDA3 s Grand Touring Hatchback

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Handling Ranked 2015 Mazda MAZDA3 s Grand Touring Hatchback better.

"Theyre about the same."

Family Car Ranked 2015 Mazda MAZDA3 s Grand Touring Hatchback better.

"Mainly, that its a year newer. The one I bought has almond-color seats, which makes a big difference in the summer, though leather does breathe."

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2014 Mazda MAZDA3 Review

roffelz says:

The Mazda had the best styling, gas mileage, and best driving feel. It really was a no-brainer.

vs2014 Ford Focus

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vs2014 Volkswagen GTI

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vs2014 Honda Civic

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2014 Mazda MAZDA3 s Touring Hatchback Review

jomguzman10 says:

Love this car and all the features it has.

vs2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

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2014 Mazda MAZDA3 i Touring Hatchback Review

Dallasmwilliams says:

Own it and love it. Fun to drive and very fuel efficient. I was swayed away from Honda after owning several to the new Mazda lines ups and philosophy of driving and function.

vs2014 Honda Civic

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Front Seats Ranked 2014 Honda Civic worse.

"More comfortable then I found the Civics to be. I am a small guy and the seats fit me perfectly."

Cargo Capacity Ranked 2014 Honda Civic better.

"The trunk space is good. I have the hatchback Mazda which seems to have less room then a trunk."

Family Car Ranked 2014 Honda Civic better.

"Better windows I the back and a little more space, but not much."

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2015 Mazda MAZDA3 Reviews

Outstanding Value And Quality, And Tons Of Fun To Drive. By rmichaels

There is nothing to dislike about this car. It comes with everything and has standard features you'll find as extras on more expensive cars. The car looks great and is a blast to drive. Be sure and ge... Read More

A Great Little Car By Lester

The car drives great, looks great, is put together great, gets great mileage, and we like it. We would have bought the 6 but it doesn't fit in our garage. It is a safe car too. Everyone likes the b... Read More

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2013 Mazda MAZDA3 Reviews

Great Car For The Money Probably Nothing Better By woody77black

i really like the handling of this car and the fuel economy as well, loved the manual transmission as it made the car fun to drive. Only draw back i have come to notice is the car can be a little loud... Read More

Great Small Car With Bigger Car Features And Performance By calcoastcars

First of all, the gas mileage is incredible. Having owned a Prius (that felt like a brick compared to this Mazda3), I do drive in a conservative manner that yields 35-36 mpg in my mixed highway/city d... Read More

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2012 Mazda MAZDA3 Reviews

Woohoo! By mazdaamanda

I love all the extras! It's completely loaded! Low miles, 2.5L Motor, great gas mileage. Handles great too! The blind spot detection is saving my skin too. I'm also loving the Bluetooth and Navigation... Read More

Better Than Basic Honda/toyotas By Sega2010

i like great fuel economy and sporty look i just want more room in the back seats for my growing family. other thank that you cant beat this car style with fuel economy and handling. you wont find oth... Read More

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2011 Mazda MAZDA3 Reviews

All Around Great Car By Jdays

Love the look of the car. Sporty. It performs that way as well. Super fun to drive. It's nimble and responsive in traffic. Easy to park, has held up really well with my two sons. The leather is nice ... Read More

Great For Those Looking For A Compact Car With An Edge By LeastCreative

After researching and test driving many different compact cars I narrowed the search down to a few Asian brands: Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, and Mazda. While all of the brands provided reliable vehicles w... Read More

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2010 Mazda MAZDA3 Reviews

Economical, Fun-to-drive, Good Value, Reliable By pwilkins

I drive 120 miles daily to and from work in Boston, MA. Most is at highway speeds though there is city driving as well. I could scarcely ask for a better car for my purposes. Winter tires make it u... Read More

Great Car To Drive By matthewendo

Really like the car as it's fun to drive with it maneuverability. Its also easy to drive as well and girls like it too. So it's a good babe magnet. Also it's got sleek lines and is absolutely gorgeous... Read More

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