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Used 2021 Mazda 3 Consumer Reviews

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2 out of 5 stars

I don’t get it. Cramped cabin. Base lacks torque.

Rick, 05/22/2022
2021 Mazda 3 2.0 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
22 of 40 people found this review helpful

I was so expected to go test drive and buy this car. I test drove the base and wow was I underwhelmed. The engine was base and lacked acceleration/torque. Sure turbo might be nice but it’s quite a price jump. The cabin is super cramped. The rear cabin was super narrow and could barely fit car seat. The front seat felt super cramped, like I was driving a Miata without the run.

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5 out of 5 stars

review of Mazda 3 hatchback 2,5 L

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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Deep Crystal Blue Mica Gem

Vincent, 12/22/2020
2021 Mazda 3 Preferred 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 16 people found this review helpful

Drives like a dream...great safety features...looks great too

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1 out of 5 stars

awful change in suspension!!! room is ridiculousy

Richie j, 07/13/2023
2021 Mazda 3 Select 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
18 of 44 people found this review helpful

What a disapointment!! yes i bought one. the suspension is a joke. you feel every bump. cant believe all the positive reviews. the zoom zoom is all gone!!!

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An honest review of the AWD Mazda 3 Turbo

Jason, 11/23/2021
2021 Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 21 people found this review helpful

So I really wanted to love this car, I mean I did buy it. Problem is... I really don't. I have three Mazda 3's The 2021 AWD turbo and two 2010 Mazda 3 GT that I bought for my kids. One I handed down and drove for years. I really liked it. Thus the 2021 purchase. The car is nice inside. It's minimal, but tastefully done with a nice feel and finish. that's where it ends for me. I find the motor laggy. I hit it and wait. Wait for it... no seriously it's fast, trust me, here it comes... yawn* anytime now. When it goes, it goes. but I'm not blown away. I had a 2010 cobalt SS and it was way faster. Handling. Dry conditions. It does NOT feel like the handling matches the engine, even with the lag. The breaks do not feel like they will stop you. The suspension feels... light? fluffy almost.dont get me wrong, I'm not saying a "smooth" ride. It's not "tight" and "sharp". Snow... i'm from Ontario. I dont have experience with AWD. but this thing is scary in snow. I drove a mustang GT back ion the 90s in the snow. If I am saying its scary... it's scary! It feels the same as the Mustang. It responds just like a rear wheel Mustang. I can fish tail around corners if I give it a little throttle. Where is the front wheel pull? Why is the back end breaking free? Does this thing not have traction control? I dont get it. Im actually thinking of taking it back and getting an SUV

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