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.
BUMPY AND SMALL
Richie j, 04/08/2023
updated 10/11/2024
2022 Mazda 3 Select 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
21 of 31 people found this review helpful
The cars suspension was dissapointing. not independent. felt far too many bumps. front seat was tight. no elbow room. what a disapointment!!! fortunately i sold it and got my money back they hold their value
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Love the new 3
Dave, 02/11/2023
2022 Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I previously had a 2017 Mazda 3, which was a great car but lacking in power and with too much road noise. The new 3 Turbo is smooth and really powerful. The AWD puts the turbos power down very nicely and the new one rides smoother despite the torsion beam. The steering has been slowed down a bit and has slightly less feel than the prior generation, but the small difference is well worth the extra smoothness. Interior is fantastic and everyone who rides in it comments about how nice it is. I’d suggest Mazda focus on slightly more rear leg room.
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Red leather! A stick!
KJ, 04/09/2023
2023 Mazda 3 Premium 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Love it!!! White with a maroon red leather interior! MT! So fun to drive. Looks great! Smallish back seat and hatch space, but rarely a factor since I’m the only one in the car. Clean design and lux inside and out. So much better looking than the “better” Civic. Get one!
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Oil thirsty
Mr.S, 07/12/2022
2022 Mazda 3 Premium 4dr Hatchback AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
21 of 32 people found this review helpful
Performance, interior quality, handling, fuel consumption, power accessories are all great BUUUUUUUT that car has less than 3500kms on it and the oil lights on and sure enough it's down that much not what I'd expect for 48000 taxes in???
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Mazda3 Carbon Edition Sedan 2.5L NA is a Great Car
Mullah, 12/15/2023
updated 12/20/2024
2023 Mazda 3 Carbon Edition 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Great car; happy buyer! There is a lot of great stuff about the car, the enjoyment of driving it, and people's impressions when seeing it. For the money, you can get a sudo entry-level luxury experience even at lower trim levels (preferred and up). I love this car over the older used Acura I/TLX models with similar features I was comparing it to when making my buying decision. A few nits: no rear seat passenger lights (unless both front lights are on), front door handles have an opening instead of a small pocket, the base on the 12 speaker Bose audio system had to be turned down slightly, the trunk light is weak in the dark, and the front seats feel like a midsized sedan most of the time but sometimes feel squished. Honestly, the rear torsion beam doesn't reduce the quality of the ride when compared to the 2020 mazda6, which I believe has an independent or multilink rear suspension. The rear seats can fit two average-sized adults relatively comfortably. I prefer the rotary dial over touch screens, which is easy to get used to. Wired CarPlay works better than Bluetooth especially when the car is shared between multiple people. This car does everything besides gas mileage better than the Toyota Corolla and differentiates itself enough from the Honda Civic to be a competitor. I miss the turbo, but I love hearing the car rev out and sport mode can help you get that extra torque faster for highway merging/passing with little effort. For my needs, this car is fun and perfect. If you know what and why you are buying, you won't feel like you missed out on comparable vehicles. You can still get this car for at or under MSRP (some haggling required), plus rebates. 1-year ownership update: 24000 miles driven. No issues. Piano black wasn’t as bad as I thought. Minimal scratches and dust build up. A bit of wheel hop when making fast turns in the cold but I’m running on all seasons. Considering winter tires.
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