2023 Mazda 3 Hatchback AWD: Does This Suck Without The Turbo? 

Have the manual transmission version with the same interior. One of the best cars I've ever owned.

Non turbo fwd will get much better mileage, even with a 2.5L engine. But if you're set on AWD then definitely get the turbo so there's actually enough power to throw to the back to be worth it.

I like the interior with red

I’ve owned a 2019 FWD for ~35,000 miles, and traded up to the 2021 AWD Turbo. I’ve put 72,500 miles on the Turbo thus far. I got 30-31mpg easily on the FWD NA, and am getting 25-26mpg on the Turbo. Not too big of a sacrifice, especially for what you gain. The sound, power, and the elimination of wheel hop makes the car feel a lot more robust. I’ve been very impressed with the Turbo’s reliability. Zero issues. In fact, my NA 2019 had more issues (transmission jerkiness & cylinder deactivation to name a few, but that had more to do with new platform kinks). Added complexity is okay if it’s well engineered and is there for a purpose. I’d argue a 2-3 second improvement in 0-60 is a good one. The only difference in terms of maintenance is that the Turbo requires you change the spark plugs every 40,000 miles.

I would get the non-turbo one if I were to buy one for reliability reasons. On top of it already has a very comfortable ride.

I like all Mazda vehicles! I buying this Ben.

I bought a 2021 Mazda 3 sedan with no turbo. I’m sure the extra power is great but you have to be more timely with oil changes and maintenance. Turbos are like anything else and eventually need replacing. Not to mention all the extra stress on the motor means that too may also burn out sooner. Higher costs in the long run for operations and maintenance just seemed like a no brainer to go naturally aspirated. Remember the candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long. I drove an 01 camaro for a decade and it had 205hp 225lb-ft. 186hp 186lb-ft in the Mazda 3 is plenty. It’s smaller and lighter too.

I like the bullet-like shape of it 👏🏾

I’m a 20 something first time buyer in Canada. I don’t want a car over 30k Canadian, so i got the mid trim (2.5L awd non-turbo). my family cars were 114 and 115 hp so 191hp will be plenty for me. I’ll also be using regular gas so I’ll never extract full power if i had a turbo

I freaking love my M3 premium hatch. The infotainment android play could use a ton of work tho. Oh well. Was thinking about wrapping my black m3 the same style as Starsky and Hutch torino. Think it would look sick

I've never understood why Mazda kept a non turbo version of the three around when their turbo skyactive g motor is so good I'm currently shopping for a new car and a Mazda 3 turbo hatchback is high on my list and if you get the black or the gray colored you can also get the red leather interior and it looks fantastic

I have a 2020 3 love it ❤

Should have tested the manual. Besides the better gas mileage, a maual is the primary reason to get this over the turbo imo.

this car is amazing

Can you do a manual please!

Enjoy the Mazda 3, I see this current being the last generation.

Since when is 40k plus tax and interest to borrow an economy car!?

How tf is 32k an economy car price? Lmao

Rear seat leg room is "fantastic" and headroom is "great"?😂 Sorry dude, simply not true. I have this same exact car except with the turbo, and I consider it a 4 seater in the same way a Mustang, Camaro, Toyota GR 86 etc also have rear seats...as in mostly just for emergencies. Sure the Mazda 3 hatch has better rear seat room than the cars I mentioned (also better than the Corolla hatch) but not the right car if you frequently carry more than one passenger. Still love the car though, just pointing out reality to prospective buyers.😉

Turbo might be cheap but it won’t last as long and the mpg on those is terrible for such an economy car

Turbo is better up until it goes bust. Then it is not.

Mazda turbo or 2.5 stinger?

Whats a Mahzda 😂

DO NOT ROLL DOWN!

Fancy corolla

Stop doing the same test drive routes for your videos. Test drive the cars on the highway, the city, and the backroads. Your test drives really don't test anything, slow and boring.

Get a stick shift, stop being lazy and wasting ‘gas’ aka petroleum spirit. 😂