The screen is indeed touchscreen but it disables the touch functionality when the car is moving!

I get my 2018 Mazda 3 later this week. The model is the hatchback 5 door with BOSE sound. I loved the test drive so I can´t wait to get it from the dealer.

Lovely cars these. My wife has had a couple, a 2004 1.8 Sport in black and a 2012 2.2 diesel Takuya. Both were lovely cars, never gave us any issues and were pretty engaging to drive. Driving positions in these were spot on, and at the time she had the 2012 model I had a 2010 Astra Elite - the Astra “felt” higher quality with soft touch plastics and heavier doors but the Mazda was definitely built better and had more technology. We haven’t had Mazdas for a good while now, but I quite fancy a new CX-30.

@ConquerDriving

3 жыл бұрын

I was in the recently released CX30 in October, the interior was on another level. The new Mazda3 also has an astounding interior.

Great no nonsense review, thanks for posting

My 6 Speed Ford Fusion has 10 way with 3 memory seat adjustments. I love those convenience features! Mazda is amazing! The newly redesigned Mazda3 is jaw dropping. at least here for the USDM, probably the cheapest car available with a manual gearbox car with the most luxury features. It’s miles ahead the golf.

@ConquerDriving

3 жыл бұрын

The inside of the new Mazda3 is lush.

Hey Richard! Really appreciate all your videos I have watched almost all your videos to learn and sometimes to calm my nerves and if you had been in Cardiff not Colchester would definitely have tried my best to have you as my instructor. Anyway, lo and behold have finally passed my test after ages of waiting and now it’s time to get myself a car but am stuck between the seat Leon and mazda3. I know you rate them both but wanted to know which you preferred if you really had to just pick one. I’m looking at the FR tech for the Leon and sport nav for the mazda3 and my priorities are fuel economy, reliability, and equipment. Again thanks for all the support you’ve given to the KZread community and I still to this day learn from watching your videos!

@ConquerDriving

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing. I prefer the Leon overall as it has better performance but the Mazda 3 is a nicer car in general. Both have similar economy and space. The new Mazda 3 really is a brilliant car to drive, it only lacks lower end torque so feels a bit slow if you're used to a turbo engine.

@aaronchai7885

2 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving thanks for the input Richard really put me at ease as I’m from Asia and didn’t see the point in paying the same price for a Mazda as a Seat when back where I’m from the Seat/VW equivalent would definitely fetch a higher premium. One last question, in terms of reliability are both cars on par? I’ve heard some stories about turbo engines being less reliable but I’ve also watched your video on how your Leon has done 200k+ miles (with students behind the wheel) and is still in mint condition

To correct you, we have the identical car. And it is a touch screen as well. Although most controls are better through the wheel.

This car seem like a lot of fun and it looks pretty damn good aswell, my aunt used to have one of these but the generation before it and a auto

Can't wait to get one.

Got one this week and already love how it drives and looks. Is the same car as in the video with the only difference that is the saloon model. I don't think you need anymore power for everyday driving specially if you want to respect speed limits lol

I bought a 2016 Mazda 3, 5spd manual and it's beautiful. I think I've got the barest of the bare features which is more than enough for me, the only real things I'd want to add in is an aftermarket stereo to have the screen

I have a similar mazda 3, same engine but it's the restyled version from 2018 and I am very happy with it. Engine feels stronger than 120hp, whole car is quiet and smooth. Consumtion (mostly city) is around 7,5l/100km, combined 6,5-7. A few bad things I can say about, small fuel tank, only 37-40l from fuel warning light to full so the range is quite low, they could easily put a bugger fuel tank. A few plastic rattles, no temperature gaudge.

@RJSyeah

Жыл бұрын

I just bought a 2014 SEL Nav version recently, so mid range so should have really got the top of the range car but still enjoy it. Really fun to drive and very engaging.

@bilakh7

Ай бұрын

I had Mazda 6 2014 and the lights were terrible. How is with Mazda3

Considering selling up my old mx5 NC for one of these, feeling the need for the extra seats and room. Thanks for the review!

@S-Ltd1000

7 ай бұрын

If you can't live with the mx5 I'd seriously consider it. I daily one of these and also have a Eunos Roadster. There's definitely a hint of mx5 in the way these cars drive and the feel of the gearbox is also quite similar. Mines a last of the line pre-facelift with £35 a year tax but I would be looking at a 2017 MY and onwards as there were some subtle and useful upgrades.

Really good review! Thanks! Golfs i find way overpriced on the second hand market. In terms of 40litre fuel tank in mazda 3 - in manufacturer specifications it says 50-51, Mazda 3 has a around 10l reserve until the fuel gauge catches it.

I'm considering getting one of these as my second car, the 1.5 diesel. The spec is generous across the range

@ConquerDriving

3 жыл бұрын

I've not driven the diesels, be interested in knowing how they are.

Which is more reliable and cheaper to maintain? Thank you

If I’m not mistaken, on these previous gen Mazda3’s have touch capabilities when you’re stationary, but the newer gen is completely controlled by the controller.

@ConquerDriving

3 жыл бұрын

My 2020 mx5 has touch capabilities when stationary but I'm fairly certain touch never worked on the Mazda 3. I did have a good play with it.

@RossBearman

3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving It may have been disabled in the settings, we have the 2016 Mazda 3, which is the same generation as the one in the video and touch definitely works when stationary, but not when moving. However there is an option to disable it at all times and I have seen a few reports of the touch just failing to work even when enabled.

@thepyrotechnician

Жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving own a 2015 Mazdas GT, touchscreen does work when stationary.

I love it l have 2015 diesel very good to drive

If I was looking for the most universal and fun car, I would choose Golf GTI/Leon Cupra. It is obviously different in the UK, but as Skoda is a home brand here, almost every privately owned car service is able to work with any "VW" car and the parts are much cheaper than on something like Mazda. I just got Golf 6 2.0TDi (2012) with basically the same trim as the Mazda (except electric seats) and I really love it so far, not great for short runs, but when it heats up, the 103kW pulls really well and overtaking in that is great.

@JetLee1544

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I like the Mazda 3 more, especially the latest generation since 2014 which looks amazing. But there is not even one mechanic specialized in Mazda's in my country. Meanwhile the Golf is the 2nd most driven car (after Mercedes).

I have a vw golf 1.5 bluemotion. I do like it, but I did wonder why my revs shot up so much compared to the polo that I learnt in. I guess it must be the turbo. I do like the fact that as the revs climb the turbo kicks in and suddenly I have a lot more power, thats a lot of fun lol

@ConquerDriving

Жыл бұрын

The boost from a turbo is fun. It's not so fun when driving a car on it's limit though as the unpredictability leads to less control. But that for track driving than road: kzread.info/dash/bejne/k6J-29OuptbOo7w.html

@ChrisChronos

Жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving I can imagine. I have red lined it a few times in the lower gears (usually first and second) and it feels like it takes forever for revs to drop compared to how fast it climbs for me to get into the next gear. Maybe that's my inexperience, but a lot of the time I end up letting off the clutch a bit early which jolts the car forward a little bit. I have a simulator similar to the one you tried in one of your videos, but a lifetime of using it didn't prepare me for slower gear changes 😂

I know that if you can, mapping the 2.0 l petrol can give you a extra 50bhp on your engine. Helps give a better pull power.

@bilakh7

Ай бұрын

50? I would be concerned adding 50hp to an engine with 120hp! Could you please explain to me how it’s possible? Thanks

@alexanderstefanov6474

6 күн бұрын

​@@bilakh7the 2.0 was available as 120 and 165ps, but with identical torque of 220nm, the engine is identical, so you can map a 120ps to 165ps, but the 120 isn't actually noticeably slower. With 120ps it's actually quicker than most small capacity turbo petrols with more power on paper.

"touch screen" is a touch screen... but touch only works when you stop your car. Stops you from fiddling with it when you should be paying attention to driving.

Nice sharing

Lots of useful information no one else is talking about. Thanks for the great review.

Excellent skyactive petrol engine (don't know about diesel) with manual gearbox and steering. The only downside of this car is the weak anti-corrosion treatment, but it costs not so much if you can afford to buy this car. Afterwards you have a decent car for ages..

@ConquerDriving

3 жыл бұрын

I have heard that Mazdas lack anti corrosion.

@ilqar887

3 жыл бұрын

Why manual?

@GR-kn7mt

2 жыл бұрын

@@dystopia2386 Yes exactly. This is just 1 issue. Japan's metal industry does not have good quality steel in their own land. Due to this they get steel from Russia, which is more contaminated and has much worse quality propersty than the European steel. ( Swedish, German steel). But the main issue is the lack of proper anti corrosion coating from the fame..

This car is perfectly better than golf but just the bonnet is exceptionally long and boot extremely short in comparison of ratio

So the golf would be better for learners as it's easier to drive? I had the Mazda 3 gen before this one 2.2 diesel and it was a pocket rocket. A little go kart

It actually is a touchscreen. It just doesn't work while moving. Honestly you don't need it. The controls are way better than any touchscreen will ever be. I dont understand why every reviewer keeps saying the car is slow.... A 1,4 tsi 120 hp golf needs 9,3 seconds to 100 km/h, the mazda 3 120 hp 8,8 seconds. It's quite a lot faster. You just don't have the low down torque of a turbo car. It just asks for a different driving style if you want to go fast.

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I just bought this but realised too late it's the SE-L version of 2014 Mazda 3 so I've missed out on the inbuilt navigation. Is there any way I can get it as an add on? Is it worth getting or can I use the auto android app?

@ConquerDriving

Жыл бұрын

I advise asking on a forum or a Facebook group for the car.

@RJSyeah

Жыл бұрын

​@@ConquerDriving I got the SD card and it works fine however last week it led me down a random road turning left and I got fined because it went through a no vehicles sign! So perhaps unreliable. Anyway that aside, love how it drives and feels.

thank you :)

Just a heads up, the infotainment screen is touchscreen when the car is stationary

@ConquerDriving

3 жыл бұрын

It is in my MX5 but in the Mazda 3 it never seems to works as a touch screen. I could have been doing something wrong though.

@CameronFrench24

3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving I know mine doesn't work when driving. Love your content.

Mazda 3 is miles ahead of a VW Golf. Compare a bog standard Mazda 3 and a bog standard Golf, you get so much more in a Mazda, cruise control, speed limiter, sat nav etc. So much more for your money. The touchscreen is touchscreen but only when stationery.

@aalb1970

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. This car is better value than a Golf and more fun to drive.

@ConquerDriving

3 жыл бұрын

I also agree that's it's better value. The Golf is better built though. Even just cleaning them you can feel how much more sturdy the golf is.

@Quettesh

3 жыл бұрын

What about resell value? I'm not from UK, but here anything from "VW" holds its value much better. Mazda is pretty small here tho You can get much better equipped Hyundai, but nobody will buy it from you after 5-10 years for any decent price. 8 years old Golf 6/Octavia 2 are still selling here for ~5000-6500 pounds with decent mileage.

I have it with 2.2 l biturbodiesel and chipped from 150 to 212 hp.

Considering this over a new MK7 golf, would you recommend?

@ConquerDriving

3 жыл бұрын

On the whole I would say the Golf is better, but it's close.

@AliGspot

Жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving what would you say makes the golf better overall?

Yes more reliable than a golf, cheaper on parts and more popular!

I traded in my woefully unreliable Peugeot 308 1.2 puretech 130bhp for almost the exactly the same car as this but without the leather and electric seats. I expected Mazda to be slower than the pug but despite the 118bhp and a higher kerb weight it's actually faster. It turns out Mazda downplayed the official power output and the 118s have been dyno'd at between 135 and 140bhp. There's a video on YT from BBR GTi which demonstrates this. I like the car but some areas feel a little cheap although they are well built cars. Maybe the full leather interior lifts them up a peg. They do drive and handle great, it kind of feels like a 5 door Mx5. It certainly has a similar "rifle bolt" gear change feel to my 1993 Eunos roadster. The other great thing about the 118 is that they can be remapped to 170bhp with BBRs starchip tune. It's the same engine as the higher power car but in a different state of tune. One last thing to note, avoid the diesels as they can be problematic and expensive to fix.

@ConquerDriving

2 жыл бұрын

I would be careful of after market dyno runs. They are often optimistic, only fair if you compare two cars on the same dyno.

@mysticmaiden2000

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I loved my mx5 and how it drove, but wanted a bigger, more fuel efficient car. Just off to buy a used mazda 3 today. I love all the spec inside. Previous car was an Ibiza Fr TSI.

@S-Ltd1000

Жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving there's a good number of videos showing the same thing. It's a known fact on Mazda forums that the 120s have a higher output. As said, I find the 3 to be quicker than my old Peugeot 308 even though that car had 130bhp and was significantly lighter.

AFAIK the screen is touch sensitive when the car is stationary.

I have the mazda 3 sport 2015 and disagree with your comments on the brakes the brakes on mine are fine good and positive

This video is weird. At this date I saw a notification that this video was released. When I pressed I said the video was not available and I thought If it gets change to public it will notify me again, nope

@ConquerDriving

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, that was my fault as I listed it earlier than intended then I tried to put it back. Didn't work as I expected it to. It is now public again.

Could you review a VW Tiguan please!! ☺️

@ConquerDriving

3 жыл бұрын

If I get one I will.

IT IS A TOUCHSCREEN! Just doesn’t work when the car is moving for your protection

My Aunt has a Mazda 3 but it touch screen or you use the buttons

With one of these, at 120hp (it actually puts out around 135-145hp) Mazda lies lol, you merely have to hook it up to Forscan and recheck the second stage of power on the list of the module aka 165hp, disconnect the laptop etc and voila... more power AND torque. Mazda incorporated roughly two to three ECU maps within the car as they released "different versions" 100, 120 and 165... don't quote me on the 100 one. So yeah, get a cable and laptop, hook up to the car with forscan, edit the module and select Stage of power to the second one and you'll get 165-175hp with increased torque. Cheers

@S-Ltd1000

7 ай бұрын

I know about the false bhp output and the ability to derestrict these engines but is it really as simple as plugging it into a computer with forscan? I was under the impression from the Facebook group that it had to be done professionally by someone with knowledge of mapping.

@TheLondonCyclist

7 ай бұрын

@@S-Ltd1000 Yes, because the map already exists. You just open forscan and select the power level 2 or 3.

0:43 - you didn't check your mirrors before signalling! 😂

Why do you guys drive manual in UK?

@ConquerDriving

3 жыл бұрын

It's most of Europe. A manual transmission has it's advantages. I need to make a video on it, too much for a comment.

@ilqar887

3 жыл бұрын

@@ConquerDriving that be a pleasure to watch

@tureencahill

Жыл бұрын

It's a gay thing. It's like pulling on a guys dick...

as a conclusion: Mazda 3: the perfect car for a Hobbit :)

First

Anything is better than the overrated VW Golf, the most bang average car I have driven.

@ConorDoesItAll

26 күн бұрын

You see them everywhere too, I'm sick of the sight of Golfs.

Most of your info about the car is wrong please do more research next time