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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 3, so we've included reviews for other years of the 3 since its last redesign.
Greatest value on EARTH!
Simpsonite1216 , 04/19/2021
2021 Mazda 3 Premium 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Youre getting luxury trim features at budget car pricing! You won't believe and you cant comprehend the value! Just go look at one, you can always walk away!
Great car with one huge problem
CS, 07/09/2023
2022 Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
22 of 25 people found this review helpful
So far I'm enjoying this car. It's loaded with options including a terrific Bose stereo. Gorgeous interior with easy access controls. The car is pretty darn quick too making it fun to drive. It's a very good looking car and an attention grabber in soul red metallic which is where the problem lies. The paint is garbage. It looks terrific but very prone to damage whether it's chips from debris or stains from bird mess. I keep the car clean and have a fresh coat of wax on it but still a mark was left from a bird dropping. I wash off any marks on my car as soon as I see them so this bird crap couldn't have been there for even a full day. Car has 3000 miles and already issues with paint. Not good.
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2023 Mazda 3 for sale near you
3 of 51 listings
- Select SedanMSRP: $17,999In-stock online
- Preferred 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $20,388In-stock online
- Preferred 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $19,756In-stock online
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Great Overall Car
Zach Robbins, 12/12/2021
2021 Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I did a lot of research before buying a car because I’m pretty picky. The Mazda3 hatchback turbo checked a lot of boxes for me, and in my opinion, at a great price. The driving experience is great overall. I love the engine, and it packs a lot of punch. It’s definitely one of the best turbo 4s out there. It could use a little more horsepower though as the thrust peters out when you get higher up in the rpms. The handling is great and inspires a lot of confidence even though the steering doesn’t offer much feedback. The styling is great inside and out. Definitely one of the prettiest hatchbacks on the market right now with an interior rivaling much more expensive cars. I love the simplicity of the design. The sound system is great and so is the infotainment system which features an Audi style rotary controller instead of a touchscreen. My only complaint there is there is a minor glitch when using Spotify with Apple CarPlay where it sends you back to the Spotify Home Screen sometimes after you go to Now Playing. Visibility out the back isn’t great, but the driver assistance systems make up for it. Another minor annoyance is that the parking brake is always on in park, meaning when you put it in drive you still have to disable the parking brake. Also I’m not a big fan of the cup holders being placed under the dash instead of near the armrest. Aside from my few minor grievances, this car is really great and offers a ton for the money. After putting 1000 miles on it, I can highly recommend this car for someone who wants something practical, fun to drive, with a lot of features and doesn’t want to break the bank.
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Beware of faulty parts!
Scott Zschappel, 02/16/2022
2021 Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
33 of 39 people found this review helpful
I purchased the 2021 Mazda 3 turbo hatch in November and it has never been 100%. From the first week I had it the airbag light came on and I had it looked at by three different dealerships that have told me nothing is wrong. Finally found the problem almost four months later to be the airbag sensor in the drivers seat which happens to be backordered until the summer. The diagnosis itself caused even more problems. Now the car randomly vibrates somewhere and it’s not a safety feature or road related. No idea what’s causing it. And several very loud weird rattles that are road related coming from the back of the car, the seatbelt adjuster, and even from the HUD being loose. The installation of the sensor itself is invasive and they have to take apart the seat to get to it which leads me to believe that won’t be the last of the constant stream of issues I’ve been dealing with. Very disappointing as I have been a Mazda enthusiast for years. Other than the annoying problem and possible lack of airbag function, the car drives well and is very comfortable other than the strange noises that drive me crazy. The Bose sound system is the best feature in my opinion and the updated infotainment system is great.
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Classy Looks, Cheap Rattlebox.
Michael, 10/01/2023
updated 10/10/2024
2021 Mazda 3 Premium 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2021 Mazda 3 based off my previous 2015 Mazda 3. That car was a dream. This car has been frankly a nightmare of interior rattles, one after another. Its from cheaply made plastic parts, and the rattles are in the same spots in most Mazda 3s of this generation. Dealership cannot fix the rattles as most are so deeply built into the dash that there is not much else to do but sell it and pray someone who cares about ride quality will not notice. Speaker rattles during driving, glovebox rattles, my infotainment rattles, my seatbelt receiver rattles, and some other weird rattles during acceleration behind my infotainment center. Havent been able to enjoy a single day in my car.
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