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5 out of 5 stars

Suited my family perfect

meshiaia, 04/24/2015
2015 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

We shopped for 2 months, doing a ton of online research and test driving all vehicles we could find from 20-30k price range. I drove Honda, VW, Acura, Toyota, Subaru. Really wasn't interested in any other brands, almost went with a subaru. I discounted Mazda pretty early on as the salesman showed us only the mazda i which felt really under powered and was all around unimpressive for the money to me. We went to a different dealer to drive the 3s 2.5 in the Grand touring package and it was love at first drive. I love the look of it, the interior quality soft touch feel everywhere, the intuitive layout of the controls. Best of all is the drive. I own a Mazda3 Speed and this is just as fun.

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4 out of 5 stars

40,000 miles a year driver

Drew, 06/25/2016
2015 Mazda 3 i Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

As you can tell I drive quite a bit, I've had this car a little over a year and have 41K miles on it. Am I happy with this purchase, sure am. Has a few quirks but all in all pleasantly surprised. I've owned probably 20 cars or more so I have tried quite a few. I got the smaller motor due to my driving tendencies and the annual mileage I drive and after a year and 40K miles I pretty consistently average around 35-36MPG can I get more, sure, can I get less, also true but I would consider my driving....spirited. I also don't run on the 16" wheels on this model the grand touring i hatch back, I ordered with the car the mazda 18 wheels as on the GTS as I personally though the 16" wheels looked well less than adequate in the wheel wells. Bluetooth is actually quite good, radio not so much, fair in regards to reception quality, quality of sound on this model however is top notch. Use a CD or pandora, you'll never worry about the radio reception. Again bluetooth quality is top notch however on some rare occasions (maybe 10-12 times in the last year and more lately) caller will drop off without notice and entire entertainment system will actually fully reboot as if you started the car. Albeit it rare it can be annoying, dealership says they can't recreate the issue and I said yes because it is rare. In any case once rebooted it is back to normal but it happens on average 1-2 times a month lately. Other than that I wish it had more power and the excessive wind noise at speed (which is actually quite loud comparatively speaking) I have no issues, if you like to drive...this is the first compact I would consider a driver's car. So much so that I am actually thinking of trading it in already for the S grand touring manual model.

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2015 Mazda3 ITouring 2.0L Manual

dmc15, 04/29/2015
2015 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I've had the car for 6 months now. Car is outstanding for its class. I get 36 mpg on average. Tech package (Bose sound system, moon roof, side view monitoring) really adds value. Regular 16" tires offer a pretty smooth ride. Fun sporty car to drive.

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5 out of 5 stars

Delighted With MY Mazda 3

Wade LaPan, 12/12/2015
2015 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Bought my Mazda 3 at the end of July, 2015 and have been delighted. I'll start with the single slight negative: the A-pillar is thick, and the rear view mirror is sort of big, low and close, so that I have to move around a bit to get a good view, especially on left-hand turns. But I can get used to this. Positives: awesome gas mileage of about 38 mpgs in combined driving, which is twice as good as the 2001 Taurus I was daily driving. Noise, I agree, is subjective; the 3's road noise is greater than the heavy old Taurus,s, but way less than a rental Chevy Spark I recently drove. I find it tolerable. Suspension is similarly in-between, and quite adequate. Styling is pretty cool; not as cool as the RX-8, maybe, but close. I'm a '96 Miata owner -- haven't tried to drive the 3 in a sporty way, but figure it would hold its own. I tried the mode where you can manually shift the automatic transmission, but will need to practice that, as it seems confusing in contrast to driving the manual Miata. I wish the display would tell you, when driving in that mode, what gear you're in. Maybe it's there, but I don't know where to look for it?

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5 out of 5 stars

Value, Quality = Mazda

MagDillane, 11/05/2015
2015 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I traded in my 2013 Subaru Impreza manual transmission for this Mazda Touring. What an upgrade after a disappointing ride in the Impreza. The first thing I noticed on the test drive was the quiet interior and smooth riding. Everything, I mean everything, is superior to the Impreza. The motor is quiet, the shifting is solid, the handling excellent. Larry, the salesman, was not your typical glib, putting a spin on everything salesman. I've had the car for three weeks, and as I learn more and more about the car and its special features, I realize what a value this car is. So far so good. Highly recommend.

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5 out of 5 stars

2015 Mazda 3 S GT 4 door Review

Ryan, 04/03/2016
updated 10/04/2018
2015 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful

After driving this car almost every day for 3.5 years, I love it just as much as I did the day I bought it. The only complaint I've ever had is the noise level, but its hard to be fair to the 3 when comparing it to a Mercedes G wagon, Acura MDX, Infiniti G37 and/or Porsche Panamera! Great vehicle.

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1 out of 5 stars

Bad electronics

Kelly, 07/20/2016
2015 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful

This car has alarm, navigation and Bluetooth issues. Alarm goes off while driving, navigation turns off while driving and Bluetooth never works properly and often drops. Very disappointed of the cost of this vehicle.

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5 out of 5 stars

Glad I got the Manual!

Jackson, 10/23/2015
updated 04/23/2016
2015 Mazda 3 s Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Have the 2015 2.5 s touring w/manual trans, which evidently was the only year one could get the 2.5/s version with the manual. Lucky. Only driven about 2,500 miles so far, but overall MPG is 34.8 (city/hwy combined). That is based on the actual gas consumed / trip odometer (i.e., not according to the fuel economy "app" which, interestingly, always indicates a couple MPG's lower). Note: I noticed an abrupt change in MPG lately, which I assume is due to the switch to the winter gas (last few fill-ups: 36.5; 37.2; 36.2; 32.5; 33.4). Anyway, I agree with most reviewers about the fit and finish, look, and feel of the car. All excellent. The one thing that surprised me most (in the negative column) is the lack of automatic lights. Even my stripped-down Corolla had that feature! After all those years of never turning my lights on or off, I know I'm going to head out without my headlights on at some point. So strange to leave out such a feature, especially since it's not only convenient, but also a safety feature. Bottom line: Great car at a great value.

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Mazda 3s Review

Danny, 10/29/2015
updated 10/30/2017
2015 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is my second Mazda3, I previously leased a 2011 s Sport which I loved. This time around, I cross-shopped this car with the VW GTI, but decided on the Mazda, based on value, interior design and technology. So far I've really enjoyed the car, and have no issues. Pros: adaptive xenon headlights, design, connect/nav system, fuel economy, steering. Cons: road noise is very prevalent (seems to be common in all Mazdas), lacking some small details from 2011 model; i.e. no interior ambient lighting, visible dual exhaust outlets, or subwoofer. Overall this is a great car for the money, and feels premium behind the wheel. Happy with my decision! Update: I’ve had my Mazda since November of 2014, and will be returning it in February when my lease expires. Overall, driving this car has been a pleasure. It looks and feels just as great as the day I got it. If you’re looking for a car with lots of style, luxury features, and good handling, I would definitely check this car out. It has been great for me as a 28 year old with no kids, and no need to haul things frequently; if you’re looking for a spacious car, this is not it. Mazda continues to impress me, and if I was still in the market for a new car, I would most definitely check them out first.

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5 out of 5 stars

Good value for the money.

SoOC Car Enthusiast, 06/15/2016
2015 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Bit more money than Civic, Corolla, etc. Drives like a sports sedan not an economy car. Slightly noisier than competition but driving experience more than makes up for that. Interior has rich, high quality feel. ZOOM ZOOM is more than mktg. slogan. Have owned for more than 1 year and 12,000 miles. 36 mpg average, not bad considering I drive fast when able.

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