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It's a Mazda, not a Mercedes
Mark, 08/03/2016
2016 Mazda 3 i Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I had the chance to drive both the 2 liter and the 2.5 liter engine, the 2.0 trim was the "iGrand Touring" and the 2.5 trim was the "S Grand Touring" both in automatic. I thought they were both little bit pricey for what they were, with the S grand touring at a sticker price of $27K not including tax, registration, and destination. I thought the user controls were a little unintuitive and somewhat chintzy. For example, when I used the tuning knob to change the radio station, it kept cycling through about 10-15 radio stations after I had let go of the knob. It took a good five seconds for the system to register that I was no longer spinning the tuning knob anymore. I could imagine that getting quite annoying after a while. The nav system looks like an old TomTom unit I had back in the year 2005...I'll just use Waze or Google Maps instead. I liked the driving experience though. It won't knock your socks off, but it definitely has its own unique blend of premium and sporty driving characteristics compared to other cars in the class. I thought the 2.0 engine was too sluggish, and the 2.5 engine was the perfect fit for this car. Both engines were very smooth, linear, nice torque curve, and the transmission was smooth shifting and listened to your foot for the most part. The steering had a nice predictable weight to it and had a really good on-center feel. Brake pedal had a very nice, smooth, even distribution of stopping power. Road noise was present, but perfectly within acceptable limits in my opinion. This is an economy car, after all. If they lowered the price of the S GT model I would consider it. This is a Mazda not an Audi! Overall, I thought the interior design, materials used, and the logic of the controls were a bit amateurish, but the driving experience was tuned very well. If you are a more driver-oriented type of individual, this is a good car for you. I would save some money and go for the "S touring" model, or even just the regular touring even though you sacrifice about 40 horses.
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Mazda 3i Sport slightly short of expectations...
Philip, 06/29/2016
2016 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
I really wanted to test drive a 3 sGT 6sp M/T but the dealership did not have any to test. I find this very discouraging considering one of the premises of buying a Mazda is the driver engagement via the manual transmission! That kind of killed the "zoom zoom" factor for me. The test drive was fun but the road was not too involving. Owning a 2014 Jetta Sportwagen TDI 6sp M/T, the 3i acceleration left something to be desired. I am accustomed to the torquey take-off of my VW TDI. The car feels very stable and controlled in turns and the steering is extremely crisp and precise. Road noise was acceptable. The interior of the cabin is well appointed even at the lowest trim level. I am not big on technology so I don't care about all the gadgets and gizmos for lane departure warning, park assist, or heated/ventilated seats. I just want a fun car to drive that won't break the bank. Shifting the transmission feels very satisfying; there is no mushy feel whatsoever and the clutch is weighted just right. I am still wanting to test drive the 3 sGT 6sp M/T and I am still undecided whether I would go for the 4dr VW Golf GTI S or the Mazda 3 sGT. If at all possible, I would opt for a 2017 VW TDI (Golf or Golf Sportwagen) but there's no telling if/when VW will bring back their 2.0 TDI engine.
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2016 Mazda 3 for sale near you
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Zoom Zoom 3
Jesse, 07/22/2016
2016 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Awesome,nice car and fun to drive!
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2016 S GT with Manual 4Door
Jacob Webb, 12/29/2016
2016 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Very quick car for its class. Fun to drive, fantastic highway mileage, city mileage is decent. I average 40mpg at 70mph at sea level. Interior is also nice for Iran price/class compared to other vehicles. Everything inside just looks well put together. Only complaint is road noise. Road noise on the highway is the loudest I've heard in any vehicle regardless of road type. It seems to be coming from the tires and is only bad above 60mph.
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The Joy of Driving
Wil Hester, 06/20/2016
updated 01/12/2024
2016 Mazda 3 i Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is a drivers car. The steering is excellent. It is quick, it handles great and gets gas mileage. Could use one or two more gauges for my taste. Can now say the car handles well in the snow.
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