Defective Airbag
JB, 09/19/2021
updated 12/20/2022
2021 Mazda 3 Select 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
18 of 22 people found this review helpful
Nice car. Purchased new but two weeks later a sensor said the airbag system was malfunctioning. I thought it was a bad sensor but when I brought it back to the dealer they said it needed a new driver side airbag. Yikes. They offered me a loaner but I wanted my car and I thought it would only be a couple of days. Three weeks later and no word on when they might be able to fix it. Have looked online and it seems to be a common problem. Update: Airbag was eventually replaced after waiting 5 weeks. About 6 weeks later the defective air bag sensor came on again. Pretty frustrating on a new car.
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AWD is a nice addition, but also a step backwards
RichJ, 12/15/2022
2021 Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
12 of 17 people found this review helpful
Having owned both a 2015s GT and a 2018 Mazda 3 GT hatchback it's probably easier for me to compare my current 2021 Mazda 3 AWD turbo hatchback to the previous years models than it is for many Mazda owners. There have been some noticeable changes over the past six years, most of which are improvements and greatly appreciated. A perfect example of that is the turbo in the 2021 model, which is what this car has needed for a very long time. No, it's not a Mazdaspeed, but it gives car a definite and much needed boost in performance and driving enjoyment. Contrast that to the rear suspension in the AWD model. As pitchy as the rear end was with the rear independent suspension in the FWD model, the switch to a fixed rear axle suspension in the AWD model can be positively brutal on pavement bumps and potholes. The driving experience improvement brought about by the addition of the turbo is often compromised by the solid rear axle, and it can make for a much less enjoyable ride. The reduction in rear cargo space in the AWD model is noticeable to my eye and not a welcome change. The front end suspension also seems to be less responsive and nimble than my 2018 model was, making for a bit less enjoyable experience. My 2021 model also has far more rattles than either of my two previous Mazda 3 hatchbacks. Other than those issues, I do enjoy my 2021 Mazda 3 hatchback and it still makes for a mostly enjoyable driving experience.
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Hugs the road
einstein, 02/12/2021
2021 Mazda 3 Select 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Best driving experience ever!
Great but...
L.G, 03/09/2021
2021 Mazda 3 Premium 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
46 of 79 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love everything about this car except the seats. They are awful. I didn't notice in the test drive and coming from a Toyota Matrix seat comfort wasn't even on my radar as I had never had a problem with car seats in the past (Matrix's have some of the most comfortable seats). I have had the car for two months now and still can't find a comfortable position to drive in for longer than 30 mins. The bolstering is really narrow and I find that it hits me in a weird spot making it uncomfortable for long drives. Unfortunately I can't make the seat work and will have to trade it in for something else. I wish they would make new car seats with less "hugged" sensation. Some of us don't want to be aggressively hugged by our seat.
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Dante, 01/28/2022
2021 Mazda 3 Premium 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have a Mazda 3 since June 2021. Good features: nice ergonomic interior, nice finish, good steering, sport feeling, nice handling, good power. Bad features: location and radio controls, very bad and difficult to use Mazda navigation system, annoying parking brake button. Consumption lower than expected: about 20.0 mpg, driving mainly in the city with 20% highways
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