Great Driving and Driver Assist Features
ken, 01/10/2018
2017 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car is nimble, rides well, and is comfortable. Rear seat access and comport are decent, as is storage space. We're shopping for modern driver assist features and this car's are the best so far - in particular the lane departure warning offers the choice of steering wheel shaking (my favorite) as well as two sound modes (tone and "rumble") with three volume levels where-as other makes we've considered offer just one sound at a low level, easily drowned out by road noise. The MT and clutch are great and though I prefer MT in general, the AT version performed very well and I'd be happy with either. This car is on our short list. (It will be replacing an older and much loved Jetta diesel with MT, our other cars are an E30 series BMW with MT and Subaru Outback with AT).
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Love our zoom, zoom
Brenda Lavato, 09/09/2017
2017 Mazda 3 Touring 2.5 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I looked around for months at different cars, this model caught my eye and was very happy with the research on safety and fun driving. Love that some many extras come with the car. Only thing I was surprised that navigation was not included. Other than that very happy with the car. It's a great, fun car to drive and the gas mileage is a win, win for us.
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My 3rd Mazda 3
Tcl, 10/03/2017
2017 Mazda 3 Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Sub 20k... Tons of tech - drivess GREAT - sips gas
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Good vehicle with some annoying shortcomings
Peter, 10/05/2017
2017 Mazda 3 Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 13 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2017 Mazda Hatchback just a month ago. Overall I like this vehicle a lot - it is reasonably priced, it looks great, it handles well, it delivers good fuel economy. Due to its shape, the practicality (cargo volume and rear visibility) suffers a bit, but that is a compromise I agreed to do with when I decided to buy the car. After a month of ownership and only few hundred miles (the car spent two weeks at the dealer because of a defective GPS antenna which resulted in the I bought a 2017 Mazda Hatchback just a month ago. Overall I like this vehicle a lot - it is reasonably priced, it looks great, it handles well, it delivers good fuel economy. Due to its shape, the practicality (cargo volume and rear visibility) suffers a bit, but that is a compromise I agreed to do with when I decided to buy the car. After a month of ownership and only few hundred miles (the car spent two weeks at the dealer because of a defective GPS antenna which resulted in the navigation system to be inoperable) I decided to report my first impression. The other reviewers talked a lot about the positive attributes, so I will focus on the dislikes and the minor issues I found: 1) The 6th gear is too short. RPMs go over 3K @ 80mph. IMO, it should be a true cruising gear (which is how it is set up in the automatic transmission for the same vehicle) 2) Cigarette Lighter power outlet stays always on (unless I haven't yet figured out how to change). That is really annoying because you have to remember to unplug your devices every time you leave your vehicle for a prolonged period of time. 3) The wind noise is very intrusive when the windows are open. It is not only loud, but it makes a very unpleasant pulsating/resonating sound. 4) The entire dashboard reflects in the windshield - very distracting. I think it is caused by the angle of the windshield and some sharp edges on the surface of the dashboard itself. 5) No dead pedal cover. 6) E-brake operation. Sometimes it appears to be engaged (light on) but it does not stay on when I release the button - have to be careful to make sure it is on. I miss the traditional hand brake lever. 7) Illogical car key function (in the lower trim version I own). You have to use key fob button to open the doors (so you have to take the key out of your pocket). Then you start the vehicle using a "start" button. What do you do with the key? It is easy to forget to put it back to your pocket and just put them in the center console (or in a storage bin) and then forget about it when you leave the vehicle and lock yourself up. 8) Bad rear visibility - small rear windows and big pillars look sexy, but this design poses safety problem. navigation system to be inoperable) I decided to report my first impression. The other reviewers talked a lot about the positive attributes, so I will focus on the dislikes and the minor issues I found: 1) The 6th gear is too short. RPMs go over 3K @ 80mph. IMO, it should be a true cruising gear (which is how it is set up in the automatic transmission for the same vehicle) 2) Cigarette Lighter power outlet stays always on (unless I haven't yet figured out how to change). That is really annoying because you have to remember to unplug your devices every time you leave your vehicle for a prolonged period of time. 3) The wind noise is very intrusive when the windows are open. It is not only loud, but it makes a very unpleasant pulsating/resonating sound. 4) The entire dashboard reflects in the windshield - very distracting. I think it is caused by the angle of the windshield and some sharp edges on the surface of the dashboard itself. 5) No dead pedal cover. 6) E-brake operation. Sometimes it appears to be engaged (light on) but it does not stay on when I release the button - have to be careful to make sure it is on. I miss the traditional hand brake lever. 7) Illogical car key function (in the lower trim version I own). You have to use key fob button to open the doors (so you have to take the key out of your pocket). Then you start the vehicle using a "start" button. What do you do with the key? It is easy to forget to put it back to your pocket and just put them in the center console (or in a storage bin) and then forget about it when you leave the vehicle and lock yourself up. 8) Bad rear visibility - small rear windows and big pillars look sexy, but this design poses safety problem.
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Doesn't make much sense to me
Igor, 03/24/2017
2017 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 30 people found this review helpful
After reading and watching a lot of positive reviews decided to test drive. Sedan GT, automatic transmission. Car design both in and out is outstanding. Superior and timeless. A little beauty. However as soon as I got in, my confusion started to build up. First - infotainment system. I am having difficulties imagining myself to get comfortable and safe with it. Ever. There is no way safely operate the car and look for different radio station. Or is matter of time? I don't know. OK. Ride. Ride is indeed superior. Sporty and soft at the same time. I din't feel that I am driving small sedan (and I came to dealership in Acura TL). Better then Dodge Dart, Elantra, Corolla, Cruze. Didn't drive new Civic yet. The only disappointment - that little plastic display of actual speed and speed limit. It is impossible to fold it down if you don't want it. It is there all the time, and it is distracting view. The biggest disappointment is a price. You can lease nicely loaded Toyota Camry, Acura ILX or Honda accord sport for lesser money. So in my view Mazda 3 GT is for real Mazda enthusiasts, otherwise I see nor reason to go for it.
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