Thank you mazda for making manual transmission

@absoluteclownworld

5 жыл бұрын

Not on the model that matters though..

@Tigerex966

5 жыл бұрын

Now make it available in more than one body style and one trim or you are guaranteeing its demise like with your Mazda 6 and Hondas accord Sure it will make up only 5% or so but let it grow slowly as demand warrants and give it newer manual features like rev matching launch control no lift throttle Toyotas cut off prevention tech adjustable engage point and aluminum pedals Add manual combo is a must and a poor man's golf r only better looking and equipped with a better interior

@Tigerex966

5 жыл бұрын

@Gorgon Phone 0- 60 about 7 seconds is slightly slower than an si by half second and about 1.5 seconds slower to the gti It needs that turbo for a really good time and some mods Interior exterior attention to detail is good though Just needs power badly and more manual trims

@Tigerex966

5 жыл бұрын

@Gorgon Phone I agree I am confident it will get the 250hp 2.5 liter turbo within 2 years Next year will be the x engine about the same power better economy than the turbo. I would be interested in something that can compete with the gti for sure but at very least the civic si at these near and over $30000 prices You can get both the gti and so with current deals at $22 and $24k pretty well equipped with much better performance but no where near the attention to detail and interior refinement or exterior looks. Awd is good for a golf r competitor for like 10k less if they offered a turbo add manual for like 30k

@Tigerex966

5 жыл бұрын

@Gorgon Phone probably wishful thinking on my part, as the golf R is what I would get if it was not priced so high.

i bought this vehicle a month ago; i absolutely love it. the gear box has short throws, and it drives so good. if you turn off the traction control you really feel the pull. it has a low growl on the exhaust when you’re accelerating especially on 1st and 2nd gear. it’s such an awesome vehicle!! get it, folks! if Mazda produced the AWD in 6 speed manual, that’d be colossal. nonetheless, good job #Mazda!

@t.k.morris

Жыл бұрын

It seems to have been a year now... How do you feel about the Mazda3 now? Do you still have it and what are your thoughts? I am still shopping, trying to wait on fair pricing to return.

@ramirovalenzuela5600

Жыл бұрын

Hey there T.K. I still have it, and i really like the car. like i stated before, i would have preferred the AWD turbo but they didn’t have one there; i was approved fast and the deal was a bit good to pass; i can’t complain. the manual transmission is great, with short throws, and smooth shifting. i bought it shorter but wider tires; better grip, but slightly lower than before, yet, it still drives well. i’d recommend a Mazda and preferably an AWD. If they had an AWD mazda3 manual transmission, i’d prefer it. but this front wheel drive manual is fun to drive. its fuel efficiency is good too

Long live the MANUAL!!!😎

"Just sitting here in traffic, it is certainly fun." I don't know why I found that so funny.

1:55 that truck almost had you but stalled shifting to second. 😬

@jayespi37

5 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@okniceguy

5 жыл бұрын

I thought modern trucks couldn't stall 😅 (seriously).

@smilebro100

5 жыл бұрын

@@okniceguy thats not a new truck

@okniceguy

5 жыл бұрын

@@smilebro100 yeah? About what year could you place it. My close friend told me, maybe closer to 10 years ago, that [some] trucks don't stall because of a device. You'll just have it jerking violently.

@grassIand

5 жыл бұрын

truck launch control fail

They need to make the speed versions again:(

@MetikalMan

5 жыл бұрын

asdf jkl; they are probably going to. But not with Mazdaspeed branding. The 2.5 turbo will end up in this under a “Sport” trim. Manual will be unlikely with the turbo though.

@Konformation07

5 жыл бұрын

@Gorgon Phone I prefer Mazdaspeed. You can easily say Speed3 or Speed6 or whatever. MPS has no sort of presence in the US. At least Mazdaspeed has always been known in the US even before they had their first car which was the Protege

@ethanthomas9367

5 жыл бұрын

@Gorgon Phone mazdaspeed was around long before fast and furious

I think I’m falling in love again! The Mazda Hatchback brings back great memories of my first new car! It was an 1984 Rabbit 🐇 GTI! I totaled it in year!, But I loved that car and always been attracted to hatchbacks! The Mazda 3 Hatchback is a much better and premium version suitable for a more mature but still fun-loving 60 year-old soon to be empty nester.

Okay, so Mazda put it out there... now please, people BUY this car with manual!!! In the end it's down to $...

@Konformation07

5 жыл бұрын

But I'm buying an accord?

@danielbryan5689

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. People think that manufacturers are killing manual. They're not. It's because people aren't buying them! I work at Mazda and so far no one has ordered this in manual. Almost all are AWD. Maybe if Mazda offers manual and AWD they'll win over some people...But people need to realize 90% of their driving, the car isn't driving all 4 wheels so it's just a marketing gimmick to get people to spend more.. and it's working

@supersabrosinho

4 жыл бұрын

@@danielbryan5689 what do you do at Mazda?

@danielbryan5689

4 жыл бұрын

@@supersabrosinho I was a service technician, but now I'm the pre-delivery inspector. All the new cars that come off the trucks get inspected and prepared by me before they are brought to storage or the prep department to get washed/detailed. I do damage reports as well as install dealer options/liveries and diagnose/repair faults on some cars.

@danielbryan5689

4 жыл бұрын

@@supersabrosinhoBtw it's been 2 months since I've posted this and I've only seen 1 Mazda3 with a manual transmission at my lot. That's still 1 more than I expected!

If it was awd and manual that’d be sick but at least they make a manual

@colinl5985

5 жыл бұрын

There is one available

@Tigerex966

5 жыл бұрын

@@colinl5985 can't wait for that combo

@ejojo13

5 жыл бұрын

They should have made it rear wheel drive, at least... sigh

@Tigerex966

5 жыл бұрын

@@ejojo13 Mazda does not have the resources add is the best that they could do like the Audi a3 a4 Mercedes a.series and cla series and golf series all fwd based for packinging room and price

@lachlanhudson7404

5 жыл бұрын

@@colinl5985 The manual transmission is only* available on the FWD hatchback. Not even on the sedans.

Good to see the new Mazda3 in a manual transmission #savethemanuals

Thank you so much for also posting this one. This is the version I care about. Mazda at its best :)

Thanks for the quick look at the manual version. Definitely the one I would be interested in. Really like the color and contrast of the interior. Looking forward to a more in depth review of this manual version when you have it for a longer period.

Definitely wanted to get an impression of the manual. 3022 lbs is a good weight as well.

Whoa two videos in one day! Your spoiling us Matt!

indeed !!! thanks Matt for the nice review. and Thanks to Mazda for continuing making Manual transmission cars! are way more fun to drive and easy to control than automatics. Love this car!

Thank you for this review! I'm getting a manual mazda 3 hatch as soon as it's out in Australia. So keen

Thanks for the review, Matt!

I need the manual transmission on the awd, with a turbo please

Looks like a little boy driving Daddy’s car. Made me smile from ear to ear! Shaky video but very informative. Nice work!

Just what I was looking to hear. Thanks mate !

I have that exact car. I bought in August of 2019 and I love everything about it. It puts a smile on my face every day! :)

Man the manual version looks like so much fun. Gonna be graduating soon and need a car, I can't drive manual but still like the idea of driving manual. Can't decide between the 2015/2016 Mazda 3 hatches or this new one (the price point + new generation is what's really stopping me on the new ones). Decisions decisions.

@gtb5

5 жыл бұрын

Raiyuden Should learn manual if you’re interested to drive on your own control.

@ctre97

10 ай бұрын

I gotta know, did you ever learn to drive manual?

I used to work right in the area where you were test driving. Recognized all the buildings you were driving by.

I appreciate you Matt thank you

Lol the truck beside him stalled

great review. looks like a fun car to drive!

Thank you for making a video on the FWD manual. I hate that most reviewers only drive the AWD version. They just assume everyone either has the money for the top trim or only cares about the top trim. AWD doesn't interest me since I live far from mountains and snow in Orlando. You're awesome dude

@stevedavis8329

3 жыл бұрын

i think it's more because canadians for some reason put out a ton of mazda reviews, and if you're driving around canada, you're gonna need the awd four months out of the year.

This car is amazing especially with that unique color.

Interior looks pretty nice

Love the color and interior! Wish this was a speed3 ;-)

I have the 19 GS hatch with manual. Picked it up last week. It’s fun and has good power. Very quiet as well. I have just over 400 km on it and only burned less than half a tank of gas. The interior is also a cut above the rest in its class. No hard cheap plastics.

always good with this guy

I really want the 2019 mazda 3 after watching so many videos

I had my 2014 Mazda 3 (super base model) for about 2 weeks when I got an aggressive driving ticket. Thing is ridiculously easy to drive "aggressively" :D

Mazda I hope you are listening. I would love to see the Mazda 3 sedan with AWD and the Manual. And if possible a speed version. :)

In the early 90's I owned an '81 RX-7. I spent my weekends driving a manual box truck. Sunday evening I'd get back in my car, about put my left foot through the floor and rip the shifter off. 😊

I love my 2018 but dang this 2019 is nice!!

@matthewharhai4039

5 жыл бұрын

Stay with your 2018. It's more fun to drive.

In regards to some people wanting a turbo for this car. Mazdas have always been about balanced power and handling. The unique thing about Mazdas is the ability to carry momentum through the corners due to the superior handling. One has to refrain from using the brakes and trust the handling. I see lots of people on the road who over use the brakes, loose their momentum, then try and recoup by jumping on the gas, and then complain it's under powered. On my 2017 3 GT with the 2.5, the power kicks in @ 2,800 RPM and really tops out @ 4,500 RPM. I have a manual though, so I have the ability to place the revs where they perform best. This all being said, a turbo would wake it up for sure, but add to the complexity, cost, and introduce potential reliability issues. But would definitely set it apart from the pack. The Honda Accord comes with two turbo engine options, and with a stick. But is also a larger vehicle.

That interior red is beautiful

I've owned 2 Mazda3s, currently a 2016 GT manual hatch. An AWD manual would have been nice, but I suspect they excluded it to keep cost down. More and more brands are only offering manuals on lower trims, which sucks, but at least some are still offering them. I'm not sure this redesign is worth upgrading to from a 2016 since it's the same engine, but I do like what they've done with the styling, inside and out. It looks even more upscale than my 2016.

Did Alex on Autos let you use his shirt for the Mazda 3 launch event? Keep up the great reviews

@MattMaranMotoring

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha we were drive partners!

U making me want to buy this now

Collest looking Budget hatchback

Good review.

I'm trying to find a manual to buy and its slim pickins. It's no wonder they don't sell well -- they aren't really available. Nonetheless, thank you Mazda for still offering the manual, in a high trim too. I'll keep searching.

Beautiful

Beautiful, beautiful car again Mazda punches above its class! And YES!! THANK YOU FOR THE MANUAL!! The two colors of this test car inside and out would be my personal pick. Just beautiful I can't not say that enough.

Thanks Matt for comparing AWD and FWD and not simply focussing on the manual transmission in this review. I was on the fence about AWD (my current car is AWD, which is helpful in upstate NY, but my current commute is on well maintained roads, so I don't really need AWD), now I know I want the FWD version (though Auto transmission for me, I've owned both and for now I prefer the Auto with the ability to fully make use of start/stop adaptive cruise). I'll spend the cost difference between the Premium AWD and FWD trim on a set of wheels and snow tires if I think I need them, though the gas savings over time will also make FWD the better choice for me.

@MattMaranMotoring

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad the video helped you!

NICE Quick Drive: Manual 2019 Mazda3

on my short list si gti, i am hoping next year we get amore powerful engine and manual. maybe even an awd manual combo, as that would be sick and one of the only ones under 40K in a new modern body.

That’s a good first car

Too bad you didn't get a chance to do a full on review on this car to discuss more about the driving experience. This is the exact vehicle I purchased, and thoroughly enjoying it!

This is it, boys. The last generation of Mazda 3 with a manual transmission. I love my 2012 Skyactiv hatch 6-speed manual.

This is EXACTLY how I'd have mine. Either Polymetal (like this) or Machine grey.

oh yea, cant wait for the awd version golf r junior.

i hope mazda realeases a signature version of this, with the 2.5 turbo engine and multilink suspension, can you imagine that beast, omg please mazda make it happen

Mazda. Please build a MANUAL Mazda3 GT Sedan for the Canadian market. I need the trunk space, I want the amenities of the GT, and I will not buy an automatic.

@SINE382

4 жыл бұрын

You can get the manual in all trims of the Mazda

@dallairforce1

4 жыл бұрын

@@SINE382 The website says different. www.mazda.ca/en/shopping-tools/build-price/#/ON/2020/MAZDA3

@dallairforce1

4 жыл бұрын

@@SINE382 In the Hatchback yes, but not the sedan.

Needs independent rear suspension to tackle potholes and get its zoom zoom back Looks and interior are top notch though

@subvet3668

4 жыл бұрын

Tigerex966, yeah for sure. I test drove one of these and when going over rough roads that cheap torsion beam’s disadvantages become clear compared to the previous generation. This just feels less playful, tossable and composed in the corners unless the road is just perfect.

@Tigerex966

4 жыл бұрын

@@subvet3668 I drive the older generation and it was as good as the excellent civic/so in handling and treatment of potholes. Have not drive the new one but I know what to expect. If they come out with a hot version they must reinstall independent rear suspension. I wonder if you can add it with after market parts.

I read somewhere that the hatchback only would be available with both AWD and manual trans. What's the deal? If the sedan was available with both, I'd buy one in a second. I don't really like the looks of the hatchback.

finally ... black trim and black wheels on a Mazda... looks great ...

Second only to Honda in keeping manuals widely available. Good job Mazda. Offer a sports-inspired trim of this thing one day. Perhaps treat the 2.5L to the same kind of performance upgrades the Miata's 2.0L just received (which I own and love!).

I can see my house from here!!!! 4:59

@AkioWasRight

5 жыл бұрын

Looks lovely.

@stevornrichards1380

5 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@Josh-nt3fo

5 жыл бұрын

I can see my outhouse from here!!!! 4:59

@alansmilealot

5 жыл бұрын

Is it on air bnb, I may want to rent it for a weekend.

@Painfulwhale360

5 жыл бұрын

Garret lololol

Hey Matt, is the throttle response better with the manual than the auto? You mentioned there was a delay in your other video.

They have manuals and need to make a performance model or bring back the mazdaspeed3

Looking snazzy brah

I wanted the Corolla hatch, will probably end up with this

@CherlanaCilantro

4 жыл бұрын

LeCoureurDesBois don’t get the corolla hatch. The suspension is not as tight and the car is slow with a cvt and not as fun to drive. Get the mazda.

Great looking interior! Too bad the MT is 'only' available on the hatchback with the premium package.

The rear is more like the Genesis New York concept and I hope they'll use a turbocharged if it comes to Australia

You accelerated right past a tent city

ドライバーを見れば楽しい車ということがよく分かる👍

God Bless Mazda!!!! #SaveTheManuals #SaveStickShift

I am going to buy a manual Mazda 3 with a 1.5L engine this weekend. My family and my friend confused why I plan to buy a manual car. It seems nowadays everyone prefer a automatic. I like to drive a manual. Finally, I stick to my hobby. I will get the car in August, because the dealer told me that they have no stock of manual, and the factory need 1 mouth to make the car. Whatever, it is happy to own a Mazda 3 with manual transmission~

Mazda needs to build a mazda speed3 with all wheel drive 250+hp manual transmission just like a focus rs:golf r. It could be awesome with their level of refinement equipment and technology that would be an unmatched seller.

You should see if you could get one for a few days, definitely looks like a better deal than the Corolla hatchback

I wish the sedan has same front end as the htch the hatch back looks sexy

You were in sacramento!? Man so close to me!

Hi Matt, have you had a chance to drive the VW Golf GTI? between the mazda 3 and gti, which do you think will be a better buy?

I really hope they make the AWD version manual

Floor mounted gas pedal... the best with a clutch

Can you do a review on a 2019 Subaru Wrx CVT?

Save the manual.

What do you think about the red interior?

Not enough power for awd to have a significant performance benefit. When I test drove my cx5 I went with fwd bc of everything he said, It felt lighter and quicker than awd. 2.5lt, not the new turbo.

Having not driven a manual for over 10 years, and even that only being for a day or two, the Mazda dealer here let me test drive a manual (even after telling them that). Thing was quite easy to work with, though I dunno if I'd want it for city driving. Lots of friends in the city swear by manual though, so I dunno. I want a Sedan and Canada only gets the 2.0L with manual for those. I plan to test an auto come springtime and see how that "feels", but I may try out a manual again. Should feel a lot better than my Focus' DCT, anyway...

I just bought this same premium model in manual (my first manual) and my first day I was having some trouble finding the bite point. I think I'm releasing the clutch either too slow (so I stall? Or maybe it's not enough gas, but usually I give it about 1 to 2.5k rpm when releasing the clutch) Or too fast so my tires screech and I jolt forward as I start to go. I practiced in a parking lot for an hour prior to driving home just stopping and going and seemed to start to get the hang of it but then driving for 3 hours straight home I kind of forgot how I did it precisely since I didn't have to stop along the highway. Also shifting from 1st to 2nd and then to 3rd is a bit jerky but shifting to 4th and 5th is not noticable at ALL, PERFECTLY smooth. I feel like I try to let the rpms drop a bit to match the next gear for the speed but those low gears still seem to jerk a bit. It's only my first day with it though, but it's been QUITE stressful stalling at lights or in turn lanes 😅. I put a big fat "learning manual" paper in the rear window.

Had my mind set on a civic si but these do look nice. Also a fan of NA engines so that's a plus for the mazda too, and it being a beautiful looking hatchback means a lot. Does the 3 have at least a brake simulated LSD? Does it work well? Too bad the seats are so wide. That's also a complaint I have about my current mazda 6. Thanks for making all those nice reviews, I've watched many of them.

@MattMaranMotoring

5 жыл бұрын

No LSD but didn’t seem to be a problem.

@MattMaranMotoring

5 жыл бұрын

And thanks for watching the videos!

@kevinwillis2859

5 жыл бұрын

Civic SI was at the top of my list also. But the non turbo, engine, Hatchback option, & the styling blow the Honda out of the ballpark. By styling, I’m referring to the inside and outside of the Mazda Hatchback. It does not have the boy-racer looks of the Honda. The styling is beautiful! The premium look and feel of the Mazda’s interior surpasses the Honda. The quietness of the interior and the Bose sound system speaks to the music devotee in me! The minor horsepower discrepancy and lack of an limited slip differential don’t seem important anymore! I Love ❤️ this car!

@erikb1373

5 жыл бұрын

Yes I'm a bit torn too as well now. Still the 3 will be thousands more than the SI. I love and hate my current 6 though. Dislikes are the seats (lack support), no LSD (always one wheel wheel spinning when gunning it from a stop), and size (too long). The 3 only fixes size I'm affraid whereas the SI fixes almost everything....

That big coke cup on the side of the building....you were out in Natomas...if you’re still in sac...check out “the waffle experience”..same road you were on

Would like to know if you experienced a lot of torque steer?

I want ONE

So no one talks about the rear suspension set up on the two wheel drive.. Beam axle any one? Why dump the IRS? That's not zoom zoom in my book. Beam axels are terrible and cheap way to go. Most roads in citys are rough and full of pot holes.

What's the strategy of only offering the manual in the FWD? Subaru does the same thing, only offer manuals with certain trims. I'm in the market for a new daily and really like this car but I live in a area that AWD is a must.

Where are you Matt? Here!!!

Help! I'm between this Mazda 3 Hatch Manual Premium or the Civic Sport Touring Manual. Such hard decision!!

The smile is all we need to see that the Manuals are great!

Which exterior colors do you have to get to get that red interior?

...odd thing here is this, 3 pedals only available on the top level trim, nothing like making it even harder to get your hands on one😮

I live in Sac. Would have been cool to hook up. I like this color combo and would be a great daily. Do you think they will have a Speed version?

@MattMaranMotoring

5 жыл бұрын

Mazda said no to a Mazdaspeed version :/

They need to offer the manual in the sedan.

@rnv9695

4 жыл бұрын

MetikalMan yeah, it’s a must!

@dallairforce1

4 жыл бұрын

It is funny how model options change depending on the country. In Canada we can get the Sedan GX and GS with a manual but only with the 2.0L. The 3 Sport Gets manual option on all 3 trim levels with the 2.5L.

@dallairforce1

4 жыл бұрын

www.mazda.ca/en/shopping-tools/build-price/#/ON/2020/MAZDA3

@tmorris413

4 жыл бұрын

@@dallairforce1 Absolutely! I am still driving my 2006 Mazda3 manual sedan because Mazda does not have a sedan with manual to replace it.

The only problem with the 2019 Mazda's is it has the exact same motor and transmission as my 2013 6 speed. I went and looked at one yesterday and was impressed even for the base model but it'd definitely be nice if they gave it a hp bump

@BeanieNinjay0

4 жыл бұрын

Means the engine is proven. Problem with new engines is they usually have some sort of problem during its life cycle which is why manufacturers tend to put out different versions of an engine as it gets older. Lexus follows this principle which is one of the reasons why they’ve maintained their reputation on good reliability.

I'm in love with this car. Kudos to Mazda for still providing a good manual in an elegant, sporty, and compact package! Still trying to decide between this, a GTI, a WRX, and the Focus ST. I really want Mazda to make this same configuration with a turbo! I'd be at the dealer the moment that happens (if it happens...)