Should you Buy the latest Mazda 3? A Comprehensive Review by a Mechanic

I don't understand why people dislike the lack of touch screen. I prefer the single knob by far to any touch screen I've ever used, both for safety and ease of use.

It's crazy how in the States, luxury is correlated to the size of the vehicle. In most other countries, small cars can be luxurious/premium - not just the massive sedans and SUVs.

I love it when Ahmed points out something that you know he doesn't like....then gracefully says "but that's what they decided to go with" 😂

I used to have a Mazda 3, and I still consider it the best car I've ever had. It will continue to have a place in my heart forever.

I think you are getting stuck on the fact that Mazda vehicles have historically been much cheaper. However, that was before Mazda started taking its vehicles up market. You can't compare this Mazda3 to a Civic, Corolla...or even any previous Mazda3 because this car is out of their league. Like it or not, the 3 is now an entry level luxury car and it deserves to be compared to other cars in that class. I know it's hard for those of us who have been Mazda fans for decades, but it's a different brand now and people have to start accepting it.

still drive my 9-year old Mazda3 since new and it has given me ZERO issues. Great little machine, handles very well, great fuel economy and generally just a fun little daily driver. It'll hit 300,000 km without a hiccup.

I’m buying a 2024 Mazda3 2.5 Premium today partially thanks to your review. Thank you for explaining it all calmly and thoroughly.

I have had a fully loaded Mazda 3 hatch turbo for about 3 weeks now and its a nicely priced car when you consider its competition. This car is on the level of an Audi 3 $40,100 - $47,600 or BMW 2 $47,950 - $58,950 yet lighter on the wallet. A 2023 Honda Civic Type R is about 50k, a 2023 Toyota GR Corolla is even more. You also have to consider that this is an AWD car unlike the civic and comes in auto and standard. which the Corolla only comes in Standard, The Mazda also lets you choose which type of gas you use high or low Octan, which again can help with your wallet. The drive is so much fun. The steering never lets you down and the way it lets you take turns is just pure fun.

Anyone reading this: I have had the 2021 Mazda3 Turbo Hatchback, Premium Plus trim (a mouthful, I know. I hate it, too.) For 2 years I've had this vehicle. It is an absolutely fantastic car. Interior quality, acceleration, fun factor, looks, ergonomics of the interior, everything is amazing. The AWD is also extraordinarily capable. Never got stuck once in the awful Northeaster we had last year, that was with the stock tires, too. If you're considering a Mazda3 or Mazda3 Turbo, get it. It's an amazing vehicle & very well priced.

Got the same car, quality is insane for this price range .

High price for high quality Japanese manufacturing, entry level luxury sports with a trusted brand, tried and true engine and platform as well as an actual 6sp gearbox, good suspension, nice exhaust and entry level but world class interior. Mazda basically said, we're good, we deserve to our cars to be in a class of their own and thus they priced them accordingly, not price them to fit, Mazda 100% nailed the price for what you get. Think Audi A1 but from Mazda. This is the Mazda 3.

Lol…a car for yung-ins! Your review helped me assure myself about purchasing one in the Soul Crystal Red Metallic back in February 2023. I’m not a young-in at the age of 64…there is a saying that I heard many years ago….Quality, you know it when you see it! For $37,000, this is what I consider to be the best buy in the market today!

Climate buttons ? Spare tire in 2022. Nice

My mother got a 2023 Mazda3 and she said the same thing, very nice for the price point. The salesman said Mazda wants to fit in-between the affordable-luxury market...not focusing on mass production, but niche marketing. Probably why you don't see as many on the road.

I just bought one today. I had a 68 MGB in the 1970's and this car is the refined version. Super fun to drive. I felt like I was 25 again.

I bought the 2021 Mazda 3 non turbo sedan front wheel drive in March of 2021 in the same color for 30 grand out the door. Haven't had any issues. The non turbo gets up and goes if it needs too. Quite capable, not a race car. The car is 5 star rated which is why I bought it and I see why. The interior compares to high end cars costing 10's of thousands more. Soft touch everywhere. Couldn't be happier with this car. Features 6 speed automatic, Bose 12 speaker stereo, Moon roof, leather, heads up display, Navigation, Apple Car play, heated front seats, power drivers side seat, Radar cruise control, Rain sensing auto wipers, full auto climate control, 2 memory seat position buttons. All LED lighting on the interior and exterior. The headlights are HID LED with the lights that turn with what position your wheel is at plus auto high beams. I looked at other makes and none of them could come close in price with all of these features.

As someone who owns a 2020 mazda 3 hatch with awd in the preferred trim that I purchased for 26.5k, at that price this car is not overpriced and you do not lose much in terms of interior quality going down to the leatherette over the real leather. Even without the turbo engine the car still feels quick enough for city driving and passing in the freeway. The most you should spend on this car is the base turbo trim that comes in a 32.5K, this one shown in the review has ridiculous exterior options that no one should pay for off the lot. I can't recommend the non turbo version of the car enough for under 30K, it has a level of refinement that you dont find in other cars in its class.

Love that Mazda is the only maker left going with traditional autos and not those CVTs. Really want a Mazda 3 turbo as my next daily.

This is possibly one of the best & most informative tech/mech reviews for a car that I've ever watched on youtube. Thank you and subscribing now!

Thank you very much for your lengthy review. I love the way you go through every little thing in great detail, especially your take on the underbody.