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Huge upgrade from the 2017!
Landon, 06/12/2020
2020 Mazda 3 Premium 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
31 of 33 people found this review helpful
I owned the 2017 Mazda 3 HB GT for a couple years now. Was an awesome car to drive and super reliable and one of the few cars still producing a manual (never owned an automatic). After getting the 2020 Premium manual, I could never go back. Every single part of this car is an upgrade from the 2017 which I already loved. The styling is next to none and the inside literally looks like a premier high end vehicle. Switching gears if effortless and more fun than ever. The entertainment system and Bose sound system are top notch. The Carplay is awesome and the sound quality is super crisp with great bass. The safety features are great too and make driving effortless and essentially worry free. There is less space in the back seats for additional passengers but honestly that is not an issue for me because I rarely have more than one passenger in my car. And the with the backseats down I can still very easily fit my road bike and golf clubs when needed. The margins are low on Mazdas for a reason, they offer top notch features and styling for a fraction of the price you'd pay for other car brands.
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Superb!
Pwith65, 10/04/2020
2020 Mazda 3 Premium 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
Way back in the day, my parents bought me a Mazda GLC to travel back and forth from college. That car was quality through and through... yet, I never considered Mazda again. Until now. I purchased a 2020 Premium Hatchback with all the bells and whistles you can think of having. Machine gray with the black trim kit. A beauty! I couldn't be happier. I got tired of the "keeping up with the Jones's life... and after having owned five previous Lexus models over the years, I decided to "downgrade" to the Mazda. Yeah, the funny thing is... it wasn't a downgrade. This car is everything and more. Premium high end interior, amazing ride and handling, lots of great "Hey, that's a good looking car" comments! Mazda, I'm back... and hooked!
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I love this car!
SSS Fence, 04/17/2020
2020 Mazda 3 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
63 of 70 people found this review helpful
I recently traded in my 2005 Base Mazda 3 for a 2020 Base Mazda 3. The price I paid was only $1,800 more than I paid for a new car in 1991 (YES! 29 years ago, and only $1,800 more!) -- the price point is EXTREMELY competitive! Imagine my surprise when I sat in the Base model for the first time, and saw leather dashboard, leather console, leather wrapped gear shifter, and leather trim on the doors! This car is truly fantastic! The bucket seats hold you in place while cornering, and this car corners like it's on rails. Acceleration is smooth, quick, and nearly silent. Steering is tight and responsive. Despite what the window sticker says, I'm regularly getting an average of 45 mpg! I have no idea why this car has such a poor rating on Edmunds -- I think people are complaining about things that don't exist. Do not believe the poor ratings here -- you need to test drive this car for yourself! The only thing I don't like about this car is the "Lane Departure Warning" (shakes the steering wheel and buzzes on the dashboard when changing lanes without signaling) and "Lane Keeping Assist System" (physically resists you changing lanes and pushes you back into your lane). I am not a big fan of software driving my car -- I want to be in full control of my car. The good news is that you can easily turn these features OFF via the on-screen display in the car. I also would have liked a sunroof -- but I can totally understand why the Base model (bottom of the line, el-cheapo trim level) does not come with a sunroof. Seriously guys -- there is nothing but GOOD THINGS about this car! This car deserves a 5-star rating! And remember my 2005 Base Mazda 3 that I traded in? It had 258,000 miles on it, and everything still worked! These cars are unbeatable, and truly amazing -- I truly expect to get the same quality out of my 2020 Base Mazda 3!
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I will drive this car until the earth reclaims it.
Austin, 04/21/2020
2020 Mazda 3 Premium 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
55 of 62 people found this review helpful
I can not imagine ever trading this in or selling it. It seems like every new car is following particularity bad trends (ie: every driving command controlled by a glitchy touch screen infotainment), but the Mazda 3 is going in the best possible direction. The amount of engineering, thought, and attention to detail in this vehicle is incredible. The infotainment is fast and you don't have to avert your eyes much from the road. Your arm rests right where the control knob is- so you don't have to look at the screen almost at all - once you get used to the UI layout. The handling on this car is superior to any car I've driven - and the AWD is an added bonus. Though, sometimes you can really feel the extra weight of the AWD system. If 0-60 speed is a concern, the FWD will feel quite a bit faster. The manual mode is very responsive and fun to use. Overall, there is very little about this car that I do not love. The seating in the back is a little cramped for tall passengers, so that is something to consider if that is applicable to your lifestyle. I have not had an issue with cargo space because the seats fold down almost flat - however I do not have kids and usually only have 2 to 3 people in the car at one time. Overall, I would buy this car again in a heartbeat. PS: Mazda, please bring the heated steering wheel to U.S versions. We like our hands to be warm too.
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Just wow!
Eric, 10/26/2020
2020 Mazda 3 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Went to test drive a 2020 CX-3 originally. It was better than expected but not what I really wanted. I much rather have the 3. From the moment I saw it at the dealership, I knew I had to test drive it. The model I drive was a 2021 base model. It was nearly perfect. My disappointments were few, but significant. One, the 2021 base model has a smaller engine. Secondly, they do not offer Apple CarPlay/Android Auto unless you step up a trim (Select) and blind spot monitoring is not available on this trim. Oh, and it comes with 16” wheels/tires as opposed to the 18” wheels/tires on the higher trims. However, even without those features, the car impresses. Get in and look around. Quality shines in the details. The infotainment system is very good, although I miss the touchscreen functionality. The feel of the seats, the craftsmanship of the interior, the movements of the knobs, stalks, console, etc. is exemplary, even in base form. When driving, I felt as if I had owned this car all along. It was a natural fit and feel. Everything falls into place. That big C-pillar isn’t so big if you use you mirrors and actually turn your head when attempting to change lanes or park. I was looking to buy a CUV; not any more. This car is almost as roomy, much better looking, and is a car that can haul the things I need while being stylish. Some loathe the rear quarters. Others love it. Count me as the latter. I suggest grabbing the 2020 models while they are still around. The 2021 models are having the trims and features shuffled (a few standard trim items now optional). Drive it. Yes, it costs a bit more. But that difference you will feel is indescribable.
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Mazda is becoming a luxury brand
Thom, 07/23/2021
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2020 Mazda 3 Premium 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
things i like: i enjoy driving this car. steering feels completely analogue and tight as heck without that disconnected digital feel you get from a subaru legacy or ford escape. It is similar in feel to driving a Honda which is a very good thing. comfy seats in the front with ample lumbar support for long drives and the pedals feel like they are in the right place for comfort and responsiveness. Neither Here nor There Observations: the car is very attractive from the front and the back but some argue less-so from the sides because of the odd shape of the hatch and window placement in the back seat. The car can accelerate to highway speeds quickly after you are out of first and second gear, but those gear ratios seem tuned to a little higher rpm so the car will sound stressed if you are using metered onramps where you need to accelerate quickly. the car can handle it with its 180ish horsepower but the sound might annoy some people. things i love: the premium interior legitimately rivals bmw and lexus. it looks sleek and is made with high quality materials. it is showy without looking tacky. very intuitive media controls that dont use a touch interface. this is a massive POSITIVE. touch interfaces require that you look at something to get feedback on what you are doing, Mazda instead went with a wheel that has satisfying individual clicks with a rocker directional input as well. it is simple and makes navigating menus very easy and fast. The placement of the media display means that you won't have to take your eyes off the road to use it. the heads-up display helps with this too and is an extra i recommend getting. Android Auto. Finally, a simple plug and go android integration. it works well with google maps and can handle multiple apps with relative ease. voice commands Things I am Disappointed In: The fuel economy is bad in the AWD model and much much lower than the epa rating shows. I am averaging between 23-24 mpg after 8000 miles on the car with a few roadtrips. Hills eat up your fuel economy like crazy. the glossy plastic center console scratches easily. Mazda should consider replacing that with a different material on their next iteration. The visibility through the rear window is a much maligned fault of this car. it can be overcome with a HUD and the wideangle backup camera, but it is what it is. I wish it had just a tiny bit more ground clearance so it could clear parking blocks, right now it is at the exact right level to just scrape the tops of them. This is just a minor annoyance though. Extras Worth Getting: 100% Get the heads-up display. it integrates with the safety warnings so you barely need to even turn your head when driving. it also completely eliminates the problem of poor visibility out of the rear window with the blindspot monitoring. The bose surround sound is perfect for live recordings or drive-in movies. it does a great job with directionality which is nice for movies but not super useful for driving around. definitely turn off the virtual surround sound. the post-processing muddies up everything. use the direct input and the audio sounds great. it is still great for studio music and it is well insulated so your car wont rattle when the bass hits. you could get better aftermarket sound but youll have to pay out the nose to have it dampened and present as visually clean as the bose system. Overall: I love this car, it feels fancy and road capable. I've driven it through the mountains and in stop and go traffic and its given a comfortable ride throughout (though i prefer it on highways). It is not without its issues but it has what I want in the places that matter to me.
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Really Nice Car!
VernS, 05/04/2020
2020 Mazda 3 Select 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
The Mazda 3 (Select Package" has more standard accessories and upgrades than I care to try and list! It's sporty looking, drives and handles well and very quiet! For the price, "It hits well above it's Price Class"!
I’ll endorse that one!
Dan W, 03/04/2020
2020 Mazda 3 Select 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
20 of 24 people found this review helpful
Very much enjoy driving driving this car as it replaces my much older previous one. I also liked that new addition of the electronic driving assist features at the price that I paid for this vehicle. I can endorse this car as one you can elect to purchase.
Mazda3 2020
Amit S., Charlotte, 02/05/2020
updated 08/10/2020
2020 Mazda 3 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
27 of 33 people found this review helpful
Great handling and acceleration. Driving feels good. Get the higher trim to get some needed extra such as power seat and heated mirrors. The base trim I got does not even have a sunglass holder.
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M Taylor , 09/05/2020
updated 03/15/2022
2020 Mazda 3 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
It’s great on gas on the highway, but no good on gas in city. No legroom for backseat passengers. Backseat can only transport small children.
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Stylish & fun to drive
Sarah J, 05/22/2020
2020 Mazda 3 Preferred 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
Just got my new Mazda3 sedan and love everything about it! It has all the tech I need inside and love the new body styling compared to the old 2019. Can't live without my Carplay...it's game changer! All the safety features are super cool as well...kinda unexpected in a compact sedan.
Smooth and fun ride
Christian, 02/23/2021
2020 Mazda 3 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Excellent handling, and still a fun car to drive 6 months into ownership. Has a sharp design that makes you look back at it while walking away, a "sexy" car for sure! Seats are comfortable even with leatherette and the interior feels premium even on a base model.
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Difficulty getting in and out of the drivers door
PH, 01/25/2020
2020 Mazda 3 Select 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
34 of 65 people found this review helpful
Just picked up my new 2020 Mazda 3 Select AWD yesterday. The styling is awesome, the cabin is quiet, well appointed and the features for the money are amazing, once you are in and seated. The issue is accessing the cabin. The drivers door is narrow and the slope of the door opening is so steep that you cannot easily sit in the vehicle without contorting your back and neck into "odd" positions. Once inside there is plenty of room in the vehicle, its comfortable and quiet. I love the car, I just wish Mazda would lift the door opening headroom so you can more easily access the awesome interior.
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Stay away from Mazda-3
Mery, 02/27/2021
2020 Mazda 3 Premium 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 24 people found this review helpful
I’ve been struggling with this car, I got brand new mazda3 from Mazda Ramsey New Jersey , so far terrible experience, first sensor problems then wipers, major brake problems , i had to go to service 6 times a month, unbelievable My husband has Audi as well never visit service but oil change, I will try to use lemon law , cuz , this car is garbage and got major problems never going to buy a Mazda anymore
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Perfect for me
Kevin Peffley, 11/23/2021
2020 Mazda 3 Select 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the Mazda3 Select. This trim has everything I wanted for tech and safety, including Apple Car Play, lane assist, blind spot assist and cross traffic alert. The only things missing were a sun roof and electric seat adjustment, which would have cost me a couple thousand more. Because I’m the only one driving this car, I really don’t need electric seat adjustment. Normally, I like to have a sun roof because I like to open the sun roof to let out the heat after parking the car in the hot sun. As it turns out, just rolling down the windows of my Mazda3 will suffice, making the sun roof completely unnecessary. This car has plenty of pep with 187hp, and I have absolutely no problem merging into highway traffic. In fact, it quickly attains 80 mph once I’m off the entry ramp, and it has much more in reserve. For more fun, it has a sport mode, which keeps revs up and adds much more pep. While the cargo space is adequate, I do sometimes wish I had more. One complaint noted in the Edmunds review mentioned the AC was less than adequate. I have never had a problem with this. Summer heat here in Phoenix gets over 110F, and within three to five minutes, my AC will keep me cool. I do recommend opening the windows to let out the heat after parking for a long time. I also recommend a windshield cover to keep out most of the sun while you’re parked during grocery runs. One other thing to consider is the infotainment screen. It is not a touch screen. All control is handled with a large mouse like knob and a few buttons on the console. It make take a while to get used to, but overall, I really like it because I don’t have to constantly lean forward to touch the screen. Everything is within easy reach on the console, which makes it much safer and more convenient than a touch screen. Overall, I’m very, very pleased with this car, and I would highly recommend it.
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2020 MAZDA 3 FWD HATCHBACK - Premium
Keith R. , 02/15/2023
2020 Mazda 3 Premium 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
2020 MAZDA 3 FWD Hatchback Premium edition has been a great car to drive. Has worked almost flawlessly (only issue has been a one time infotainment screen freeze - SW update fixed it). Great fuel mileage (avg 33.3mph!) and fun to drive. Quiet cabin and reasonable standard maintenance costs make this a GREAT affordable car to own and operate!
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Terrible car and company
Robert , 10/26/2020
2020 Mazda 3 Premium 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
16 of 57 people found this review helpful
Mazda is the absolute worst car company out there. I bought a 2020 Mazda 3 premium hatchback brand new 5 months ago and I've had it in service 6 times now for a variety of problems leading to the most recent my drivers side seatbelt came off and I was stuck from Saturday night till Monday morning with no seatbelt. I brought the car in today to have it serviced and they denied me a loaner but I have had a loaner car the other 5 times I have brought my car in for service. Customer service is terrible it's taken me all day of calling to get ahold of a manger which I still haven't been able to and corporate has only offered to give me egifts in the from of free parts. Save yourself the stress and don't buy a Mazda.
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poor pedestrian visibility
Christopher, 02/26/2020
2020 Mazda 3 Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
24 of 92 people found this review helpful
A beautiful and well-appointed car: however, viewed from the driver's side, pedestrians coming from the right side are impossible to see until they are almost in front of the vehicle. In addition there is so much "car" on the passenger side that it is only by guesswork that a right turn can be achieved with any degree of accuracy. The curb is invisible until the turn is completed. Not the smartest nor safest design!
Avoid all potholes
Dp, 12/04/2021
2020 Mazda 3 Premium 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This thing takes potholes worse than my 1974 Opel Manta, all my mid 80s trans ams and they road ruff. Wish ride was better...ac blows hot randomly or wont work. Guess ill try to reset system like windows 95.. wish me luck ...other then the transmission being quirky as well its nice. Not a 29k sticker nice.
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Poor quality
Stan, 06/06/2020
2020 Mazda 3 Preferred 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
27 of 118 people found this review helpful
I got Mazda 3 2020 preferred hatch AWD. It’s look nice but quality.... after 5000k miles I have divers door glass like rattling noice. Dashboard noice, sounds like some plastic part got disconnected and now jumping on another plastic part. Steering weal noice, can’t describe. Read door cricking noice. And the main noice is climate control, I believe all mazda 3 2020 are effected. It’s like camera shutter noice that appears randomly and really annoying.
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Absolutely terrible reliability
Mery, 10/31/2021
2020 Mazda 3 Premium 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought this brand new awd premium Mazda 3 hatchback from ramsey Mazda nj, I had to visit them for service 8 times it’s only 10 k miles on it , I had power train problems couple of times and engine system malfunction 3 times , slow wipes engine etc absolutely disaster, my husband has Audi never had a problem I just can’t believe it’s Japanese brand so , I’m trying to get rid of this junk and never gonna buy any Mazda or Toyota my opinion is stay away
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Mazda doesn't care about safety or its customers
unhappy customer, 04/03/2020
2020 Mazda 3 Preferred 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
22 of 108 people found this review helpful
Worst car buying experience ever!!! Nothing but problems air bag sensors and faulty transmission in less than 1400 miles. I would expect Mazda customer service to help, they have been a nightmare. Avoid buying!! Garbage!!
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love my car
Mazda Rob, 03/04/2023
2020 Mazda 3 Premium 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my car at the height of the pandemic when car sales were slumping. Got a terrific deal on the Mazda 3 premium hatchback. I enjoy driving my car today as if it were the first day I drove it. the interior has held its premium quality and Ive never second guessed this purchase. only regret is that I bought it before the awd came out. But then again, not sure if that was sych a bad thing.
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Still new to me but love it
morgan, 08/11/2023
2020 Mazda 3 Premium 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
ive had this car for almost a month and love it. love the steering the color the leather. the screen was something to get use to but id totall buy again.
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Seemless sporty
Clay Justice , 10/23/2023
2020 Mazda 3 Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Like everything about the car just bought the car two weeks ago love the way it drives powerful enough for aspirated engine did not want the turbo model but it does have all wheel drive well equipped with just about every thing I don't know about yet diffinetly fast enough
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Love it!
Sam, 12/09/2024
2020 Mazda 3 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Reliable, comfortable, very happy with it .
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zippy
Joan, 05/05/2025
2020 Mazda 3 Preferred 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love how this car handles, and the ride is very smooth.
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Mazda 3 hatchback
Dmccarthy , 06/01/2025
2020 Mazda 3 Preferred 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my third Mazda 3 hatchback and I really loved my first generation! My 2020 is very similar to my 2006 hatchback. Not too much has changed. Overall I like the vehicle. I have had some issues with the suspension and transmission. They have been covered under warranty, but the vehicle has never driven the same since having repairs done. With all 3 of my mazdas I have experienced suspension issues , so I will say that is something Mazda should work on fixing for future generations because it's really annoying. Also the quality of the paint is poor . I hand wash my vehicle and I still end up with swirling. Other little things are the arm rest ripping prematurely the visors failing and the window switches peeling. The gage cluster plastic scratching every time you clean it. Luckily I don't have any piano black interior, so I don't have to worry about scratches there. Mazdas styling and performance is great and that's what makes the car stand out among the other brands. My only wish is that I had purchased a manual transmission for this year cause that would have made me keep this car a lot longer.
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Mayze , 08/27/2024
2020 Mazda 3 Preferred 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Got my Mazda 3 in March 2024. July got oil changed. Find that car needs fuel injection flush , 3 tires changed, CVT transmission fluid flush and rear brakes changed. I pay $785.89 monthly for a 6yr. . I usually love my Mazda's that I've owned in the past. This is the very first one that I really dislike. I claim it to be a lemon. I haven't had for 6 months and it has all the above issues.
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