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5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Vehicle

knucklehead11, 09/29/2013
2014 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I just picked it up on Wednesday, September 25th. iTouring hatchback automatic. I traded in a 2008 Mazda3 iSport manual for this. The gas mileage on this car has been incredible. It has been improved by a land slide compared to my '08. Much smoother ride, great interior fit and finish, and the exterior is beautiful. The interior reminds me a little bit of an Audi, and someone told me they almost thought the exterior was Lexus-like. It has already done well on a road trip. Although the 2.0L isn't the beefiest in power, and yes there is some road noise, it is still an economy car, and for its price it can't be beat, so I give everything 5 stars. I highly recommend this car to anyone.

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5 out of 5 stars

3 Years and 35000 miles, want another

daveshoot, 10/16/2016
2014 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

The new car smell is long gone, the parking lot dings have all happened (I hope), and the first date is long over. I still love this car and want another (that's why I stopped in). I will tell you what lived up to promise, and what did not, after 3 years and daily 21 mile commutes each way, part of which is twisty mountain road, and part jammed SoCal freeway. The best features are the performance, reliability, looks and trim, storage area for a little car, and the little things like the HUD display and standard blind spot monitoring. I want to drive and this car lets me do it, whether playing F1 on the mountain curves, or shooting into that gap in traffic. Mileage is excellent especially considering that I drive like an adolescent. The car is for drivers. Little things that detract: HUD occasionally fails to stay up in cold (restart car), bluetooth occasionally comes and goes, nav is a bit lame, but I'd rather use my phone anyway (and the voice recognition/search is just ridiculous). I have not had bluetooth nightmares, perhaps it's more traumatic for some, restart usually solves. Dealer is usual POS but that's not brand specific. I still can't believe how much car this was for the money, and the Edmunds review that pointed me to it in the first place was spot on. If only I could find another s Touring model within a 4 hour drive... I think the 2.5l premium is totally worth it, but Grand Touring extras do nothing for me at the price point. The s Touring seems like the sweet spot for an aggressive commutemobile. I have not yet found another vehicle in class that delivers this much value for the $$$.

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5 out of 5 stars

My 4th Mazda, and not my last

amandakl, 08/20/2014
2014 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful

I am in love with this car. I have owned a 2004 Mazda 3 sedan, a 2008 Mazda3 GT sport (hatch), and a 2013 Mazda cx-5. I traded my CX-5 in for the 2014 Mazda 3 and do not regret it at all. The car handles like a dream, hugs the road and corners perfectly. The interior is simple and modern, and the exterior is striking. I am getting 6.7L/100 (or 43 MPG) with combined city/highway, which is more than I expected to get. If you are looking for an affordable car that is fun to drive, gets great fuel mileage and is reliable, this is it. I have the GS (middle model) with sunroof package, and comfort package. I also had custom white leather interior installed.

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4 out of 5 stars

2.0L i touring hatch

war03, 09/18/2013
2014 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
63 of 84 people found this review helpful

picked up and drove it home (1000 miles). 44 and 45 mpg on two stretches (not all flat), 35mpg through high mountains/hills at 65 mph. best handling car i've had, feels like rwd. if you can get the 2.5L model, esp w/ a 6 speed it would be a blast. i couldn't swing the extra money at the time.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

2014 Mazda 3 Sedan iSV-M 6-speed

akdude, 02/01/2015
2014 Mazda 3 i SV 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

Bought this car in July 2014 after comparing it to the Honda Civic. I have owned 15 new Honda's since my first in 1983. Most were Accords but I had a 2010 Civic coupe. The reason I decided on the Mazda:1)Technology2)Mileage3)Fit and Finish4)Price. Always liked the fact that Honda doesn't have option "packages" but for under $18000 the Mazda is a no brainer, Civic is too far behind in power train technology. The base Civic still doesn't have direct injection, 6-speed manual or a new dash design. The Manual Civic LX can't touch the Mazda on mileage. My average(combined) mileage for the first 5000 miles is steady at 42.8mpg(50%city/50%hwy.Thats in Alaska.

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