This is one of the best small family cars you can currently buy. And that big and simple 2l engine is going to be infinitely more durable and reliable than any of these crappy little turbo engines. And it will actually achieve the rated mpg, which most turbo engines cannot. So hell yeah, go buy it

@User-cb4jm

2 жыл бұрын

Not only the turbo but dual clutch autos of European cars are another point of failure, glad this uses a traditional torque converter that’s proven in reliability. Most Japanese cars prize reliability as number 1 so they avoid turbos and unreliable transmissions.

Was thinking about this or the Urus... thanks for the price comparison 👍

Not only will a rotary wheel controlled screen last longer, it will be much safer too. So well done Mazda.

Personally can't stand SUVs, give me a standard hatchback any day.

The saloon don't really divide opinion, like it looks great front to back, but trust me the more you look the backend of the hatch, the more you'll like it

Slightly cheaper than Urus, i might get one. Thanks.

@RyDeR11134

5 жыл бұрын

On a more serious note, the Skyactive X engine might be a best buy in this class. Its only 3000 euros more than the basic engine and i think thats decent. Local dealers told me that by October this year, that engine will be available for a test drive. Cant wait to drive it, as the current enginge does not meet my expectations.

@rafflesnh

5 жыл бұрын

@@RyDeR11134 Interesting concept and I hope it works, but something tells me this engine is going to turn out be like the 'revolutionary' Wankel engine in terms of reliability.

Great review as usual.

I really enjoy your reviews

Omg mark, I’m afraid to tell you but I think you’re coming down with the crossover bug! Nice jeans too

Disciples?.....lepers....genius - keep up the great work!!

Great Video Review. My personal view Is that the New Mazda3 Is a great looking hatchback

Excellent work!!

I have to say the cabin in that thing looks amazing. I would definitely consider one.

Does anyone else think this looks like an updated design of the 1999 Seat Leon... also LOL at Jesus in a Juke, genius!

I love it !! I will buy one...

I think this thing looks really good and is lacking the mountains of extraneous tat and fake grills that seems to pass for design with car manufacturers these days (like the entire VW / Audi lineup, including the latest TT update, sadly). Mazda are also the 2nd most reliable manufacturer at the moment too so that's not bad. It's not fast but handles well and doesn't look like a cookie cutter euro-box. It's also really well built - a breath of fresh air in this segment, I reckon.

Great video.

Being very old I can remember when all family cars were tall and upright like yer crossover. Then they went all low and sporty int sixties an now we're back round again. Very little new under the sun as us old folks mutter!!

I was more interested in the sedan version review, perhaps do that one when the X engine is out?

I'm currently looking at this to replace my 2018 (New Gen) 1.0 Polo. I think i'm gonna take your recommendation to do a test drive before buying. I have a soft spot for how linear N/A engines are and also how relatively flexible, all be it a little slow at lower revs. This will also likely be a car for the next 5-6 years or more for me so the reliability of the N/A is quite important. Hopefully the Skyactive X engine is acceptable power wise and doesn't have any serious issues being such new tech.

I just ordered one switching from a 2018 Kia Sportage, which I loved but didn't need such a big car being the only one in it the majority of the time. The boot is a bit basic but I think I used the under floor storage twice in three years on my last car. Looked at the Skoda Scala and SEAT Leon too, the Skoda isn't bad but the Leon has nothing on the Mazda. The amount of kit you get as standard especially from the SE Lux up is way ahead of the competition.

A few "Cross Over"s too many, this time, Mark !

Had a couple of good laughs watching this.

Great reviews. Currently after an estate (was initially going for crossover but sacked that off) and think it's between the Passat and Mazda 6. Which do u reckon?

@Marc-bz8sb

5 жыл бұрын

Ross Allen maybe you should check out the toyota corolla touring sports

@Marc-bz8sb

5 жыл бұрын

it came to my mind just now, it‘s a lower class i see

@rossallen13

5 жыл бұрын

@@Marc-bz8sb Cheers, yeah I had a look at them but not as keen on them. The infotainment system is v weak and slow to use.

Good review Mark....careful now, the god squad will be out to get you !

A naturally aspirated engine will be more progressive when revved so you can hold the power round bends with that Focus derived chassis. I have a Focus MK1 and I'm looking at the second gen Mazda 3 to replace it

Mazda will be bringing an SUV version (CX-30, bigger boot) to the UK in the autumn, as well as introducing the prettier fastback Mazda3 (I like the hatch looks, but not the smallish boot) with its big boot, and the Skyactiv -X engine mentioned in the video. A shame that the UK doesn't get the full engine and spec lineup like our cousins from North America and Down Under.

This time You're too late! I already ordered one after testdriving it for a weekend ;-) Comparison to a Focus is spot on - just add a bit extra quality and style.

Great looking car

Don’t think I’ve ever heard a review take such a turn and start talking about Jesus 😂

Great and funny review, only I disagree that it does ALL the family hatchback stuff 'pretty well'. So, this car is for a family...the boot is nowhere near as good as others, children won't be happy with such small windows, and mediocre headroom. I am sure more famlies will be more interested in that, than in driving dynamics, and therefore buy a crossover or a more practical hatchback as you mentioned... It is a great car and I really like it... I am baffled as to which family man/woman would buy one..

What he forgets to mention is that there is a new crossover coming - I think it's called the CX3000. Best to wait for the more powerful engine in my view.

Mark's somewhat of a crossover himself, I can't quite make out if he's Viz or Guardian. Defo the best car hack by far, really entertaining reviews. Can't see the 3 selling in any numbers but having recently announced the CX-30 which is a... err, hmm crossover version of this car and will sit somewhere between the CX-3 and CX-5, it'll make this 3 redundant.

@HonestJohncouk2000

5 жыл бұрын

"...I can't quite make out if he's Viz or Guardian." Made me LOL. M. :-D I'm driving CX-30 on Friday as it happens, which I expect will solve the problems I have with the 3. Video coming on Saturday (hopefully).

Don't surrender to the SUV demon!

@gcu2810

5 жыл бұрын

I surrendered a year ago. Apart from the things that are definitely worse - heavy-parking vision-agility-ride etc there is a fundamental advantage. I felt caged in a car. Yes partly because of so many SUV’s and lorries. It made me feel oppressed. I don’t feel that in the SUV. It’s more relaxing and reassuring.

@Sherukka

5 жыл бұрын

GC U ”It’s all in your head...”, so little truth if you really think about it. 😂

Price is the only sane way to compare cars because car “classes” are really a thing from the past because manufacturers nowadays makes smaller “class” cars bigger to confuse the buyers even more.

Not sure why everyone keeps saying the older gen Mazda 3 were great to drive. A family member has a 2008 which was bought when it was about 3 or 4 years old but is it is anything but great to drive.

@paultasker7788

4 жыл бұрын

I had 2007 1.6 and handled really well with great hydraulic steering feel especially at lower speeds. The 2.0 had electric steering that was much worse. 1.6 engine nothing special and gear shift/clutch heavy but accurate. But I did get out after some ordinary drives smiling and almost thanking the car for giving me a good time! Felt like you were involved in the drive. Replacement Leon much better car especially on long trips and so much more effortless to drive and more stable at speed but no longer communicates like the Mazda did. Below 30 the Mazda was more fun. Very agile.

People with money (the oldies) have CDs, they would rather have the option of having a CD player than not having one at all.

Mazda, please bring back the sportwagon. The Protege5 was great! Update that and you'll have a hit.

Jesus would be driving a Kia Soul.

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I can't believe no one has yet mentioned the recommendation you gave in the video. As soon as I saw the clip I recognised it and had to pause your review to rush off and watch it. I saw it when it was originally broadcast. It's both comedy gold and agonisingly depressing, like watching a bunch of real life Alan Partridges. From A to B: Tales Of Modern Motoring kzread.info/dash/bejne/dYWnr6iKisSen9Y.html Absolute favourite part, and there are many: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dYWnr6iKisSen9Y.html?t=2070 lasts about 6 minutes

A Jesus reference for the win. You legend Mark.

Yeah, but does it have an “i” on the back?

Caterpillar with a Nike air sole? = Doc Martens

while the vw turbos are broken down the madza engine will still be running

Epic

The colour does not help Mark. The lack of turbo petrol is a deal breaker for me.

OMG!!! Jesus would ride in the "wrong side of the car!"!!! Interesting indeed!! Never thought of that..

Complaining about storage space and rear view visibility? Get the Mazda 3 Sedan... I love how it looks and feels to the touch, but unfortunately it’s boring to drive, I think. Also, the gear stick is higher than the arm rest. Not very suited for sporty driving. I wish that I loved it though.

Ufff...for a second I thought that you were also brainwashed by SUV's 😅😁 I will take the Mazda 3 over any SUV any day thanks 😉

Didn't suggest the new A class.. was this pre A class tested? 😉

@TheSpudlyMcgudly

5 жыл бұрын

Because the A Class is a 'premium' hatchback, like the 1 series Beemer or Audi A3, or that small Lexus thingy. Different price bracket, especially if you spec it with equipment that is standard on some of these supposedly less premium cars.

@neilclarke3513

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheSpudlyMcgudly Agreed but Mazda are also really selling on the fact they are going premium to. 😉😊

How do they make a 2ltr small car so slow? My partner's 2003 1.6 civic is faster than that!

@AndyG73

5 жыл бұрын

It's odd - it uses the same 2ltr engine as the previous gen model but gets to 60mph 1.5sec slower in manual form, but the gap for the TC auto version is only a third as much as before. It sounds like they detuned it to meet the latest emissions standards. My 13yo gen-1 car, also a 1.6 petrol is only 0.8sec slower to 60mph than the latest gen 2ltr model!

@NaturallyAspirated250

5 жыл бұрын

For the folks who purchase these cars it's hardly a consideration if it is one or two seconds slower, they never use the engine in a stressful way anyhow. In ten years time this naturally aspired variation will still plod along trouble free while the Golf TSI will probably be after a replacement turbo and God know what.

@69memnon69

5 жыл бұрын

Euro emissions laws...

All modern cars suck with rear visibility it seems. 😩

You really like saying really!

@HonestJohncouk2000

5 жыл бұрын

O RLY?

really, making it a 'family hatchback' is a mistake. no one buys a hatchback for the family anymore (other than golf, focus, and corolla maybe). With this body, they should focus on a more aggressive approach, driver-orientated car, more punch, ignore rear visibility (well... it's already shitty), just an option to carry passengers but more pleasure from driving.

The joke about the CD player has earned you a rare dislike from me! :) So I wrote this comment to compensate for the ”feedback damage” ;)

@HonestJohncouk2000

5 жыл бұрын

Ha! Fair enough.

Hopefully the new WLTP test regime has helped things but my experience with small highly blown petrol engines has been that real world economy is nowhere near what is claimed.

Ah Nizzle ya lard arse, this is a good looking car.

Why would you choose a Seat Leon - or any Seat for that matter - over it's VW-group siblings? Sure it looks kinda sporty, but it uses outdated infortainment compared to VW and Skoda, and tier-for-tier, it's more expensive than Skoda, which is much more spacious, and in my oppinion way more elegant. Alternatively a Renault Megane is way cheaper. Or Hyundai i30/Kia Ceed are both cheaper, have better reliability, and more standard safety kit.

@paultasker7788

4 жыл бұрын

More fun to drive, handles better and ride not much worse, more stylish. More compact (you might want that) Infotainment facelifted in 2016 so I think same generation infotainment now. Like high up screen (lower in Octavia). Works well although annoying seat doesn't activate software link that allows carplay or android auto without paying a fee. Wouldn't buy new because these things depreciate quite fast. 2nd hand much cheaper and good value. Good long distance, rock solid in side winds or bad conditions. Less practical but then I have the ST estate version which adds boot capacity. Still less than Skoda but the estates styling is more youthful and less bland. And Skoda costs more 2nd hand. I've owned 5 Leon's and apart from boot latch (which failed on 2 mark 2s) and a sticking turbo actuator valve have been reliable. Ibiza is like a polo but cheaper. Drives nice. Although hard plastics used well assembled. Mii is very basic but quite nice for city car. Personally though I'd buy seat's 2nd hand at about 1 to 2 years old. New perhaps a touch too pricey although you do get good monthly deals and discounts. Target price for Leon is 4k under list.

@RatimirRS

4 жыл бұрын

@@paultasker7788 There's a lot to unwrap there! However, almost everything you're mentioning is not unique to Seat, and there's a general consensus that Skoda drives at least as good, and VW is in its own league! The only thing is its sporty/youthfool look, which I already addressed. The infotainment in Leon has been updated with the latest facelift, and is now the same as in pre-facelift Golf/Octavia, an thus outdated. And it's way overpriced. But if you care so much about the way it looks, that you'd take it over all those rivals that I mentioned - and you kinda overlooked or ignored - than that's a valid reason. But for me it's not nearly enough!

@paultasker7788

4 жыл бұрын

@@RatimirRS at list it's way overpriced but you can get them for 15k. I'd agree it makes more sense at the bottom end of the range. At the top end the interior is not good enough to justify that kind of price. 2nd hand makes more sense. It's a 2012 design so should be cheaper new.

@paultasker7788

4 жыл бұрын

Whilst I might argue that the Leon has indeed been outdone by Skoda (it's now 7 years old) not true of Ibiza, ateca etc.

@RatimirRS

4 жыл бұрын

@@paultasker7788 True, but both Ibiza and Ateca are new models; Skoda has yet to release its counterparts. Polo is way better than Ibiza, however, although absurdly priced.

224NM torque from the skyactiv x, that's not as much, especially for 180 hp, and not really much more than the skyactiv g!!! Co2 very low though, I'll stick with my Leon 1.5 EVOTSI 130!!

@pipoo1

5 жыл бұрын

1.6t petrol Astra chucks out 200bhp and 304nm of torque. As a result you can potter about town at 30mph in 5th gear, yet drop down to 3rd for an overtake on a country A/B road and it'll absolutely fly.

Youre a bit good at this

"quantifiably crap"... "dreadful" Lord, the soundbites 🤣

I hate tall crossovers

CD Player? WTF is one of them? lol

Second

Zum Zum Zum Capoeira Mata Um :)

Do you just spend your whole wages on sick tats 😂😂

Talks fast a lot says very little

@HonestJohncouk2000

4 жыл бұрын

Classic Ken Fletcher. Such a bitch. x 😂

family hatchback?? 🤣🤣🤣beautiful car but there is NOTHING family about it.

Boomers and their hatchbacks.

The new Megane is far more attractive.