The MAZDA3 is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, or wagon, available in 8 trims, ranging from the i
The MAZDA3 is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, or wagon, available in 8 trims, ranging from the i Sport 4-Door to the s Grand Touring 5-Door.
The i Sport 4-Door is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 148-horsepower engine that achieves 24-mpg in the city and 32-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The s Grand Touring 5-Door is equipped with a standard 2.3-liter, I4, 156-horsepower engine that achieves 22-mpg in the city and 29-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.
"The MAZDA3 family, which includes the sedan, the hatchback and of course the rubber-melting Mazdaspeed3, performs in every category with remarkable success. It has attractive styling both inside and out..."
Strengths: headlights turn with a turn. Handling, good road feel and hold the lane nicely. Looking the car over, I was amazed with the fit and finish.
Weaknesses: I didn't notice much difference between the 2.5 and the 2.0. Radio controls and way too many buttons. We like a portable satellite radio we can use in other cars and the house, portable satellite radio setup for this car is ackward and almost has to be in the console.
Summary: We have the 3 with the 2.5 engine, heated leather,and all options, but not the satellite radio or navigation.
Similar Products Used: Hyundai elantra,Tried a Honda Civic, but the seats were terrible.
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Weaknesses: wimpy horn, 5th gear ratio is a little low with the 5 speed stick
Summary: by far the best value in its class. Awesome styling, performance, build quality, economy. great engineering and comfort features make this a great car. On par with the BMW 3 series at less than half the price.
Similar Products Used: honda civic, accord, mazda millenia
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Rating Reviewed by: Nick(Unregistered User)
Review Date July 15, 2009
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Used product for 3 Months to 1 year
Review 3 of 117
Price Paid:
$14000.00
from Morries Mazda
Year / Model Reviewed: 2009 3i 5 Speed Manual
Strengths: *Fun to drive
*Excellent value for the price
*5 Speed manual shifts excellently
Weaknesses: *This isn't a weakness for me, but some might not like it's sport tuned suspension.
*MPG isn't the greatest, but it is still very good.
Summary: We purchased this car in January, brand new for only $14,000. We got the black exterior with the sports wheels. It runs great, no reliability issues, and is FUN to drive. The MPG is not the best in it's class, but if your looking for bang for the buck, this is it.
Similar Products Used: Mazda Protege, Honda Accord
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Weaknesses: choice of interior colors, no factory window tint option, sound system has no USB.
Summary: This has been an awesome car so far. I have been driving it for 4 months and have not experienced any problems yet. The build is excellent and the performance and fuel economy are pretty amazing too. It's 2.0 twin overhead cam motor with the 5 speed stick has very strong acceleration and easly outperforms the civics and corollas.
Similar Products Used: honda accord, honda civic, toyota camery, nissan sentra, audi a4.
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Rating Reviewed by: Corey(Unregistered User)
Review Date August 11, 2007
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Used product for Less than 1 month
Visitors rate this review 3.48 of 5,
56.00 votes
Review 5 of 117
Price Paid:
$19000.00
from Huntington Beach Maz
Year / Model Reviewed: 2008 Mazda 3 S Sport
Strengths: Smooth engine, smooth ride, great handling, great braking, stylish interior, awesome odometers, amazing radio design + sound quality, stylish exterior....I can keep going if you want.
Weaknesses: No trunk release, cheap visors, road noise is a little bit louder compared to more expensive cars. I'm really trying to think of stuff here...
Summary: Because this car is so much better than a Civic or a Corolla, I'm going to compare it to a car it most resembles: a 35k BMW 3 series.
I drove the Mazda 3 side by side with my sister's 07 BMW 3 series. The BMW was a bit more powerful, a bit more quiet, and a bit stiffer. It's also almost two times more expensive :).
The Mazda 3 did outshine the bimmer in a few areas. The Mazda 3 had better braking. It also had a much better radio overall, including better sound than the BMW's upgraded Harmon Kardon speakers. I was using Mazda's default 6 speaker unit, not the Bose. Skip the Bose.
Overall, the BMW had a few more fancy features than the Mazda 3, but overall both delivered amazing driving experiences. The Mazda 3's parts are Japanese. Very reliable. The German engineered 3 series is great, but they also spend some time in the shop. The Germans need to refine their electronics a bit.
Similar Products Used: BMW 3 series / Civic / Corolla
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