Used 2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 Touring Hatchback Review
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Most fun car in its segment IMO
redlinez, Hillsborough, NC, 02/07/2013
2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
Well, I drove the now infamous Focus ST as well as the VW GTI and GLI and came back to the Speed3.
The Focus was very slow to build boost and make power, felt very darty and followed every rut in the road.
The newer GTI didn't have the magic that the MKV GTI possessed.
It didn't have the instant torque feeling, maybe because I didn't floor it, very different throttle calibration … possibly.
The Jetta GLI was just too vanilla, it doesn't stand out in any real way other than the interior was pretty neat.
The Speed3 entertains in normal driving like no other.
Power comes on immediately, while the suspension is much more aggressive, it's well dampened.
The best package & vlaue
kneo, 01/02/2013
2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
I test drove and heavily researched for 3+ months before I acquired a 2013 MS3 w/ Tech Pkg.
I looked at all "classes" with budget of up to $45000 . I looked at Subaru WRX & WRS-STI, Acura TSX, Acura TL SH-AWD, Genesis 2.0T, GTI, BMW 328, etc.
I needed a practical 4-door sports car which would provide convenience, great looking exterior, "every day" drive-ability, fast, good interior, … excellent handling, good on gas when not "pushed", etc.
I Could not ignore the amount of money I'd save with an MS3 while getting everything I wanted.
If you love motorcycles, you'll love MS3--simple! :)
Love it!!
Best bang for the buck!
Gus, Duarte, CA, 07/11/2017
2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
The Mazdaspeed 3 is the most fun car to drive under $25,000. It is a very spectacular machine in more ways than one. Personally, I can attest that after six years of continuous driving, this car delivers more than what's on paper and the specs might suggest. I am very sad this guy's not longer produced. I hope Mazda recovers the spirit of performance and innovation, going out on a limb … to make a vehicle that is unique and that, in turn, makes the competition look thoroughly boring and irrelevant. If that's not the case in three or four years from now I will regret to leave my Mazda behind and join Subaru's wrx sti.
The Speed3 is still the king of the FWD Hatchbacks
Jason G, Huntsville, AL, 05/23/2017
2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
This is a mildly refined sport compact putting a lot of power through the front tires, often scooped up by enthusiasts like myself. It's *very* easy to reach ~430 crank HP with inexpensive bolt-on turbos, accompanying mods, and E85, making this car more than a match for many V8s with greater bulk and similar output. The abuse this car can take is off the charts - the factory … transmission is the only available option for the cars now making 800+ WHP, and holding together for 9 second 1/4 miles. I have modded mine to ~530whp and it's at the limits of streetable FWD power (methanol injection). Aftermarket support is very good, and as the first generation plummets in value, more and more people are making projects out of them.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 Touring Hatchback
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Strong turbocharged performance
- Pro:precise handling
- Pro:available premium features
- Pro:hatchback utility
- Pro:reasonable price.
- Con:Pronounced torque steer
- Con:tricky manual transmission
- Con:below average fuel economy
- Con:cabin feels less premium than rivals.
Full Edmunds Review: 2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 Hatchback
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