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Alex Davis, 07/26/2017
updated 02/02/2018
2014 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought the S grand touring hatchback version used and got a pretty good deal on it. Had everything that i wanted in a car i was looking for without breaking the bank. Not much has changed from the 2014 version to the 2017 so i was happy with buying the 2014. Handles the road perfectly, not to stiff but fun to drive with and without sports mode. Interior and exterior are sleek and beautiful. Back seats can be cramped with two/three large adults but perfect if you have kids or small adult friends. Fronts seats are the most comfortable front seats i have experienced in a long time. If you can get a good deal or is willing(can) to spend the extra money should go for the Grand Touring models as the safety and tech packages are worth it.
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3 Years and 35000 miles, want another
daveshoot, 10/16/2016
2014 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 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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Fantastic car except for one thing . . . . be forewarned
wayne100, 09/12/2014
2014 Mazda 3 i Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
19 of 28 people found this review helpful
Performance, comfort, ride, the interior design and overall quality of this car is fantastic. The BIG ISSUE to date is it's INFOTAINMENT system. As of the writing of this review, I've had two updates to the software for the INFOTAINMENT system. Many bugs have been fixed over the first years of frustration, but then MAZDA does something REALLY STUPID! They grey out and disable the local search feature on the GPS as well as the ability to wifi hotspot your phone to the system to get uptodate traffic and and weather. Basically you are now stuck with a GPS that has less features than a $100 Garmin you can buy on NOMORERACK.com Neither owners nor any MAZDA dealership knew this.
Not Like My PR5 or Speed3
mustangleader4, 10/19/2014
2014 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I hated to sell my 2002 PR5 which drove like a sport car ... was a Miata in wagon. It had 234M and worried about breaking down on long trips My 2014 3 rides quieter (not a bad thing), gets better gas mileage 40 vs 30 highway but not as fun driving as the PR5. For me, this car drives "numb" ... I can't a feel of it because it's so smooth. I owned a 2007 Speed 3 as well so my other Mazda's were sporty, driver's car. If you want a "smooth", sporty Vanilla car with very good gas mileage, I recommend this car. 2.0 has strong enough power for my needs, but do miss the other cars.
Reliable little car that's not a Corolla or Civic
Chris, 03/05/2019
updated 09/08/2020
2014 Mazda 3 i Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had two Mazda Protégé 5's before purchasing a Mazda 3 and am still an owner of a 2003 P5. It was great timing as I was in the market for a new daily driver as 2014 was when Mazda 3 first came out with the new design. At that time, the SkyActiv engine had already been out a couple of years and I have had great experience with Mazda products in terms of reliability, so it was not a hard decision to go back to Mazda even though most of my friends and/family members were driving Civics or Corollas. Those are definitely great cars , but I wanted something that handles well, saves gas and looks cool at the same time. The Mazda 3 has not disappointed even as of today as the vehicle was purchased brand new almost 5 years ago. Throughout my years of ownership (M3 Hatchback I GT ~56K miles), I have only been to the dealership twice - once for a recall related to GPS map update or something while the second visit had to do with a the hydraulic belt tensioner leak which were both covered under warranty. The hydraulic belt tensioner was replace by the dealership but it started leaking again after another 10K or so. If anything, the tensioner leak is the only complaint that I have with the car. The Mazda infotainment system has also acted up a handful of times (frozen screen), but it would fix itself after restart. The most recent maintenance item was the rear brake pads which were replaced at 56k. I believe the rear driver-side pads were seized for some reason which caused premature wear as the front pads were still the OEM pads from factory with healthy amount of pads left. I could have fixed the issue earlier as the rear driver-side wheel was always covered with the most brake dust but I was too lazy to inspect the pads. The Mazda 3 has never left me stranded and has been a comfortable commuter. Everything in the car is still working perfectly fine as day one. My favorite part of the car is the blind-spot monitoring system. it's especially handy during pouring rains. The heated seats are also a plus. The infotainment system is intuitive and user friendly. I love the fact that the reverse camera's parking guide doesn't turn when you turn the steering wheel as a lot of cars on the market do (personal preference). The visibility is not as great as the older cars as the rear windows are smaller. The 2.0 liter engine is not powerful, but it's sufficient for what the car is built for, a gas saving commuter. The engine noise can be a bit noisy going uphill or accelerating with 4 passengers; however, there's plenty of power to get the car moving for highway merging at around 3k-4k rpm. The interior of the car is well built and cabin noise is well controlled. The materials used and fit and finish of the car is solid and probably one of the best in its class. Trunk space can be limited if you have a growing family (i.e. strollers...). Overall a great car! In August 2019, the Mazda 3 was sold to a family member and a 2019 CX9 was brought home. As of today (9/5/2020), at around 64k, the oem tires and the battery are the only items that will need to be replaced. My opinion on the car still has not changed. Great little car that looks great, feels great (interior), drives and handles well.
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