Used 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback Consumer Reviews
The Last of the Zoom-Zoom Mazda 3s?
EJL Ohio, 09/28/2023
updated 04/09/2025
2018 Mazda 3 Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
PROs: - Outstanding Technology Package includes HUD w/ road signage/speed limit/vehicle ahead, AEB, AEB Highway, BSW, RCTW, Adaptive Cruise Control, Navigation, Side Traffic Warning, LKA - Much better than average reliability in Consumer Report's readers survey - Relatively fast acceleration and very agile handling - Firm, comfortable 2-tone leather interior - Crisp, fun to shift 6-speed manual - Usefull, easily accessed cargo area with hatch and fold down rear seats - Quietness, ride, and interior appointments on par with mid-sized cars like the Honda Accord CONs: - Limited rear seat leg room - Confusing, unintuitive infotainment system - Power seat controls lack an adjustable lumbar support
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2nd best car I have ever owned
Lynn, 08/12/2023
2018 Mazda 3 Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
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Extremely happy with this car. We also have a 2014 Mazda 3 sedan with close to 200,000 miles on it. The hatchback adds height for cargo, but I believe the trunk space holds more in the sedan. Reliability, comfort, and just a really nice car for the price point. Next vehicle will be their CX 5, so definitely happy with the brand.
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Such a fun car to drive
Martha, 08/05/2022
2018 Mazda 3 Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
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Loved loved my Mazda3 hatchback. It was a touring but had a sunroof and Bose speakers. It had luxurious features inside and those nose speakers make a difference. Only had it for 2 years because we needed a bigger car for our growing family. Traded it in for another Mazda and have to say this is now our 3rd Mazda and love that it’s not your basic car. They are a great price and can get luxury without the high price tags that come with luxury. Never had any issues with my car while I had it. Also, the way it drives and picks up speed was the sun part.
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Good Model
JRC, 07/30/2021
updated 08/23/2024
2018 Mazda 3 Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a small vehicle with "big car room". A lot of vehicles say that they can transport "X" amount of people. They don't guarantee that it will be comfortable or economic, or that the drive will be fun. This one was. The only reason why it was not purchased was that despite the doom and gloom predictions, we were able to get our beloved Mazda 3 back from the body shop, and it runs like a dream. The maintenance on this model is modest. And gas? We can get from the Bay Area to the Lamont/Lebec area comfortably on a trip down Highway 5. Good all around commuter, or family run-around-town, but it takes distance like a champ, and there is usually enough room for three people and their stuff. Why not four people and their stuff? Because I haven't tried it yet. But good find, great car, wife's happy with it. Update: Wife's still happy with it. It covers her needs more than adequately, and is fun to drive. Update: Car's still very fun and functional! Still love the gas sipping tech, and the gas tank is big enough that it can get 3 people and their stuff to the Grapevine from the San Francisco Bay Area on 1 tank of gas before the "dummy light" activated. 6 years later, still running fairly fuss free. Maintenance is still fairly fuss free.
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95% of what I wanted.
DJC, 06/19/2021
2018 Mazda 3 Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
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I bought a used one with about 26k miles. I’ve driven 3500 so far. Overall I love the car. Very good acceleration for this type of vehicle. Rides and handles very well. Fun to drive. I got the touring trim so it’s got solid feature content for the model year: leatherette, blind spot, heated seats, nice wheels. I was wary of having to use the scroll wheel to use the infotainment, but I like it overall. The menus are a little weird, but I had the dealer install Apple CarPlay, which helps. I have a couple very minor gripes. I wish there was less road noise. The climate buttons all look generic and are difficult to tell apart with just a glance. Wish it had LED lighting, but I might do that later. Also wish it had more safety features, which my previous Toyota had. But those are very minor complaints. My favorite car I’ve owned so far!
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