Why are there not more car reviews by people who know how to push them to their limits on the track? This was great.

Excellent video! I have been wanting to see this on track, awesome to hear that the torsion beam rear suspension, hasnt taken away from its handling or abilities to perform, thanks a lot subbed!

Andy, thank you for your enthusiastic and comprehensive review. Over the years, I have always trusted your professional opinions whether in text or video. (BTW, I miss Automobile Magazine in print, dammit). I have owned GTIs for decades. They are love/hate/extreme fun/frustration. The 2020 MK 8 is supposed to be the nut; however, I think I may jump ship at this stage in my adventure. Seems the 3 is the real deal on all counts. Will keep you posed at this site.

@johnmpifer

2 жыл бұрын

You’d be disappointed coming from a GTI if you care anything about driving dynamics.

We don't get that engine in the UK but we get the 2.0 SkyActivX (spark-controlled compression ignition) with almost identical bhp and slightly less torque. It's that or a detuned 120bhp 2.0 SkyActiv-G, which is a little weak for a 1600kg car.

We love the 4th Gen Mazda 3! If only you had the CorkSport.com Lowering springs and the new to be released Rear Swar Bar - We are positive you would have knocked off a few off that superb time!

This guy is hauling ASS in this thing haha.

The looks, fit, and finish of this car are great. It really does look more luxurious in the cabin than many other cars in its segment. However, Mazda really needs a true hot hatch MazdaSpeed version of the Mazda 3 especially now that Mitsubishi and Ford have left the market. Great job on the video review!

@automobilemagazine

4 жыл бұрын

The Mazda 3 Turbo is on the way

@Cgee3

4 жыл бұрын

I agree on the need for a Mazdaspeed 3. I owned a 2008 model and loved it. I had wished for years that Mazda would put out an awd model. I currently own a Kia Stinger but would consider a 300+ horsepower awd Mazdaspeed 3 after seeing the fit and finish on the model in the video.

@jeffbrownme2

3 жыл бұрын

@@automobilemagazine no 6 speed manual though :(

Nice driving on that track. WOW

Love this car!!!!!!!

Incredible handling dynamics for such a softly sprung car, obviously a few suspension upgrades would go a long way performance wise.

Curious to see how much a difference the AWD version makes on the same track.

Impressive

Would be interesting to compare with the turbo version

I am in the market for compact car with stick shift, non turbo, and moonroof as my daily driver. Do you recommend this Mazda? Thank you.

To me, this car is still not the heaviest thing in the world to me... some of the server racks that I had to manually push alone in data centers at my last job (coughAWScough) averaged around 3800lbs

Please test a Honda Fit

Only thing is those poor tiny brakes are probably warped now. I love mine though.

Wish they put better tires on them tho

The Ray-Traced shadows really make this video

I’m a HUGE fan of Mazda’s sadly you can’t get the sedan with the six speed. Mazda always punches above its class makes their cars trick you into thinking your driving a much more expensive car.

up late watching reviews of my car

@Zeal808

Жыл бұрын

Same lol

@Santana_Z31

17 күн бұрын

How has the car held up for you so far? I’m honestly thinking of picking one up myself soon

Needs more power and multi-link suspension.

@AngeloTinebra

3 жыл бұрын

the turbo model needs a stick shift and 4 wheel independent suspension

it is funny they put a mazda 3 in a track. if they have the FWD version and with a better tire, sure it can do much better but still, this is not a sport car. just a fun family hatchback... lol

LOL my gf has that exact car!

torsion. beam. :( Good heavens is it beautiful though. I hope the turbo at least comes with a front diff. Great review.

@alliejr

4 жыл бұрын

Watching it perform and listening to his comments, I’m not sure the torsion beam matters.

@automobilemagazine

4 жыл бұрын

What @alliejr said - it handles so well you don't really care about the torsion beam at all.

and it's will rust in 1 week. :(

@automobilemagazine

4 жыл бұрын

False? Please don't share misinformation here!

@FreestylerAlbert

4 жыл бұрын

@@automobilemagazine yeah... even mazda acknowledged the rust issues on their cars. There was even recall for some generations because the issue was so serious.... (Official mazda recall). www.consumerreports.org/car-recalls-defects/mazda6-recalled-suspension-corrosion-problem/ Would be not surprised when this generation have the same problem. Otherwise mazda would be the first who tell ohh finally we fixed the long time ago...

@NaijaBull

4 жыл бұрын

This was Ford era Mazda when Ford had a big stake in Mazda and used Ford parts with Mazda badge. Mazda's now are just as reliable as Toyota and Honda.

@Cgee3

4 жыл бұрын

I owned a 2008 Mazdaspeed 3 for 11 years and never had any rust issue. My wife had a 2004 Mazda 3 for 8 years with zero rust issues.

@FreestylerAlbert

4 жыл бұрын

@@NaijaBull reliable is not a question. I told RUST not reliability. Still number 1 thing against mazada is the RUST.