2024 Mazda 3 (Facelift) Review: RIP Toyota Corolla and Hyundai i30?! 

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The Mazda 3 is one of the most beautiful designed cars in that category on the road.

Mazda 3, CX-30 and CX-60 are some of the most delicately designed cars on the market. Absolutely beautiful.

I have a gorgeous 2019 Mazda 3 premium with maroon red leather interior. 2.5 litre. Drives like a dream. 30,000 miles and zero rattles or squeaks. No issues.

I’m so enchanted by this car design. My favourite of almost all cars.

Such an underrated car and I wish Mazda would have much more success with it sales-wise. I would get this over the VAG cars in same segment - always.

I recently bought a demo model Mazda 3 Evolve with the 2.5 litre engine. It has a few quirks that have needled me a bit (the radio switches on whenever you turnover the engine and that can't be stopped and the I-stop system will sometimes not stop the engine for some reason) but overall I just LOVE it! It goes like a cut snake, especially in sport mode. The warning systems are not too intrusive (but the reverse sensors and cross traffic alert system are not quite as good as the ones on my VF Commodore) and the car is comfortable. Being naturally aspirated you need to keep revs high to go quickly in the car but that's not hard as the engine likes to rev. For those dropping down to a four from a straight or V6 the power delivery is not as slippery smooth and effortless but, jeeze, it's a lot of fun! It's also a stylish buggy, for sure and that "soul crystal red" colour is sublime (my car is the same colour). I don't have kids now so the back seat tightness is not an issue for me. The rear vision is not great but, hey, the car is a real head turner. The only other niggle is that silly system which tilts the driver side mirror down when you reverse...I don't like it but I am now used to it. Word of warning to all. If you only drive sporadically and leave the car unused for a couple of weeks you will find that the I-stop may not work unless you go for, at least, a half hour drive. The car uses a lot of battery power and it the power level is a bit down I-stop becomes a little cantankerous. Many people dislike I-stop systems so if you are one of those it won't bother you (to prevent I-stop you have to switch off when you first start the car but it will turn on again at the next start). Also beware that when it comes time to change the battery the stop-start batteries for these sorts of cars are pricier than your average high crank battery. As to you two blokes. You are a breath of fresh air in the car reviewing space. I love your antics, your obviously strong friendship and your honesty. I look forward to every new video you post. As an old fart, I find them enormously entertaining. If I owned a tv network I'd be hiring you for a car show like "Aussie Top Gear." I would, however, call it "Two Blokes and a Car." Best wishes to you both. You make an old man happy. :)

Damn, that car is so beautiful, it looks so edited but when you see this car in person, it really looks niceeee

Funny dudes. Good reviews. Pleas don't lose the humour down the track. I also suggest having more than one perspective about cars. 95% of reviewers are car nuts have that sporty dynamic handling perspective but customers vary widely in their priorities. Some people prefer softer suspension for daily commutes or have small families and want a gentler ride. That's my 2 cents.

Still loving my 23 3 Premium Plus! It's my 3rd 3! After the Original Model, then the Speed 3 and now my current one!

I'm in love with this car, I had the 2019 version and enjoyed it so much, planning on getting this new 2024 one as well 🇯🇵

Bought one in September 2023,love it. Plus it's stunning to look at. It's not just a pretty face though,it can shift a bit too. Highly recommended.

Great review guys 👊🏻

My mazda6 2014 has rain sensing wipers, radar cruise, blindspot monitoring, heated seats, 2 person memory seats. Really great deal for back then.

Love your work Matt and Jacob. I’m a Mazda fan for some 20 years. Had three Mazda 3s and now for the change…..I’m waiting for my CX-30 Astina to arrive 😍

HAHAHAHA I LOVE YOU GUYS YOU CRACK ME UP! Awesome review guys!

I remember when the Mazda 3 was topping that segment in Australia for a brief while.

I love my 2021 mazda 3 HB smooth rides, silent interior and comfy seats. The control on turns its so good

The Cylinder Deactivation in the 2.5L Mazda 3 Skyactive G engine actually cuts off cylinders 1 and 4 at moderate deceleration and at full deceleration it can cut off all 4 cylinders. Which you can monitor as it happens in the Infotainment System. Average MPG 28 / KPG 45.

Great review you guys as well! - Pierre😊

I have a 2023 mazda 3. Glad they fixed the location of the wireless charger. I ended up wiring my own fast charge wireless pad in the same spot

Thank you for the review!! I always loved this car. I'm interested in knowing whether the HUD finally displays turn-by-turn directions when using Maps on Android Auto or Apple CarPlay instead of the car's built-in navigation system.

Had my turbo PP for a little over a year & I’m absolutely LOVING it!!

Wish you guys could get to try out the 2.5t. I picked one up almost 2 years ago and it's been great.

I really like these new Mazda 3s that metalic red also available on other Mazdas an excellent colour and the design is very pleasing very close to Alfa Romeo styling which are the prettiest cars ever but they have a habit of breaking down were as Mazdas don't break down very reliable

I am not surprised, I love my Mazda 3 from 2010. If my parents didn't struggle to get in and out of the car (as they are getting older) I would probably buy another one xD

I love my 23 Turbo PP hatch. The power is absolutely fantastic and the driving dynamics are beautiful.

Looks and feels premium, drives great too. Unfortunately the tight rear seats and the tiny boot kill it for me.

I have the evolve g20 sedan. Deep crystal blue. The interior is gorgeous and a treat to sit in every time. The chassis balance is excellent and the looks garner praise everywhere i go. Has vision tech pack and Mazda floor mats. Got it second hand May this year and love every minute of it

Hi guys thanks for the great update I'm actually looking at buying the mazda 3 2.5 evolve sp soon but is it really worth waiting for the 2024 model I'm in Australia and I'm sure it will be a while before we see it .

I've always loved the style of the Mazda 3, It's proportions, lines and just overall look is just great and clean. Whatever camera is being used btw, it's got some really good quality. It does a god job conveying the car's appearance, colour included.

The beauty of MAZDA is the purity of design. It is a classic look which does not date like the fussy designs of the other makes. I have a 2017 SORENTO which is a great SUV but the newer design is so fussy and the upcoming model is another BOX design. I will be looking at MAZDA when I upgrade.

The bigger screen is vgood,though the touch screen is not needed. My other car is touch screen and i hate it when im doing some changes unlike with the mazda you can do some changes while doing it with ease and can still focus on your driving.

Nice review ;-) Btw what is the M3 G25 weight, do you know? And is it going to come into the sedan, too? I have a M6 G25 tourer, but soon the need for a large trunk and rear pax room will be obsolete (new family car will replace it), so I'll be looking into something bit smaller for mostly 1-2 up commuting and weekend trips, and I'm so happy with the G25 in my M6, that actually getting this in M3 sedan would be lovely (yeah, to my taste, the most beautiful cars from Mazda are M6 sedan / M3 sedan / M6 tourer 😀 )

I don't think you can say RIP to the Toyota Corolla. There's lots of people in the world who like vanilla ice cream

The colour is the most beautiful of any car range... Absolutely beautiful...

This has to be the most entertaining, fun and informing car review I've seen! Great job! Definitely worth the subscription!

Side profile has quite an Alfa vibe. Looks great.

12:36 I love this duo!! 😂

I have a Mazda 3 2021 e skyactiv x and this from the outside looks identical, do you get that engine in Australia? the interior looks pretty much the same as well. And my 0 to 100 time is also 8.1 seconds and that is from a 2.0L engine.

Mazda needs to increase the ground clearance on the Mazda3 from 5.5 inches to at least six inches (minimum). That way you won't scrape the front end on every driveway you attempt to enter.

Hate the touchscreen what I like about my 3 is that there no touchscreen takes longer to get used to using the infotainment but you never have fingerprints all over everything.

Thanks for the great review! I am the 5% that got 2016 manual astina new in 2016! But I am going for the 2024 again. I read there's remote start but you brothers did not mention it, do you know if this will be available in Oz? Thanks.

Got a 2014 Mazda 3. Damn I love the manual. Shame they are axing it. Also the 2.5 l is not available in EU so... double shame.

I'm actually looking at buying a demo 2023 Mazda from a Mazda dealership near where I live, except the car has me very confused as to what it is. G25 Evolve Sp, exactly like this one here but 2023, except it has a lot of these "facelift" upgrades mentioned in this car you're reviewing. Wireless charging pad, USB-C charging ports in the arm rest and I think wireless Apple Carplay/Android Auto, just no touchscreen for the 10.25 inch display... I think. I am so confused, I don't think any other 2023 G25 has these but this one that I'm going to buy does.

These two need to discover the Mazda3 Turbo...

I have the same car 2024 g25 astina but what wasn’t a flex was how the cars exhaust sounds 😂😢

Do you guys not get the Mazda 2.5 Turbo AWD version down there, like we do in the states? The 2.5 Turbo AWD has 250 HP and 320 lb-ft Torque on premium fuel. Shame the Turbo doesn't come with an LSD...and a manual, then it'd be a near perfect hot hatch.

I've a 2017 with full LED headlights. I cannot understand why they've gone with halogen sidelights on this model.

I’ve got the EskyactivX 186 cv: fuel consumption diesel style, gasoline performance and driving pleasure

Is it quiet? Are the plastic panels rattle? Do the rear vents comes with the new facelifted model?

I like the cx90, but the bigger the cars get the further they get from the Mazda 3 design and the 3’s design is perfect

Touch screen is not available in my Mazda 3 2024, tried to find it but simply the option is not available

I’ve owned my manual Astina hatch for 4yrs now and I still love throwing the gears. What a shame Mazda didn’t offering atleast one grade with a manual. The 2.5ltr has plenty of punch and it’s fuel economy for a non turbo/hybrid is outstanding. I just did a trip from Orange to Port Macquarie and returned 5.6L/km and got 748ks from the 51L tank. Great review guys and I love the humour in your delivery.

Hi Matt may I ask wt size of the tyres they are fitting onto them ?

What I think is, Mazda 3 is one of the most beautiful car on the roads. You see them every now and then, but your eyes would stick to them for longer no matter what. Mazda killed the competition with the sharp appearance and class leading handling with this piece. Zoom zoom all the way!

Do all models have head up display? Or which models have it ?

I absolutely do not like the pulsing front turn signal I much rather the previous solid, crisp on/off/on/off indicator

I'm considering this it's actually number one on my shortlist. Any owners here? How's the experience with this one?

Best design. What a beauty!

I have both a mazda 3 and corolla hybrid, with fuel hitting 2.20 , its hardly RIP corolla.

He Mazda 2.5 4 Pot matched to that 6 speed auto is by far the most reliable engine - transmission duet on the planet. From personal experience you can scrub virtually all comparative offerings from all of VW, Audi and Mercedes's and any Mazda will surpass the German marques in terms of driver satisfaction, reliability, price retention and overall quality. Mazda in my humble experience outperformed all other marques in terms of the appeal of its models for the past 2 decades.

I’ve got the G25 GT 2023 auto hatchback. I love it, such a great car 👍

Does the Mazda3 Sp comes with the wireless charger.

Has the Mazda managed to fix a chipping paint problem? This was a pretty big problem, especially with this red soul paint.

Yay! Touch screen - finally!

I'm totally ok with the touchscreen being available at all times but designed in a way to still use the clickwheel with more ease. There are a couple of things that I use the touchscreen for in android auto but the clickwheel is still better for more stuff.

Nice but we should have got the turbo awd model here and way to small in the back.

The red is drop dead gorgeous, droooool😊.

Waiting sedan version of mine delivered in few days. Unfortunate we have only 2.0l. engine here in Indonesia (ridiculous tax for car with engine over 2.0l) though equiped with full options, complete iactive sense & Bose speakers.

8:00 caught me severely off guard....

Insane that 40k is affordable hatchback.

Mazda has a kick-ass turbo , ANYONE who has driven Mazda turbo gets it , it changes the car , some of us demand the power and pure grunt .

We own a 2021 M3 AWD 2.5Turbo 100th Anniversary Edition, comes with everything the 2024 has and more lol

Why not release the turbo in Australia?

I was really hoping to wait for the facelift version of the i30 N line to come out in AU. Now that I see this video, I just want to get this one But I'll still wait until you guys do a review on it

Will they put a 2.5 turbo engine in the mazda 3? that thing would be flying. probably a contender for a gti

I was gonna get this or a cx30 until I added a 10" android radio to my 2016 Altima. With 4gig ram 32g memory teathered to my phones wifi hotspot i watch youtube while driving w Big Altima Energy now! Gotta love the temu and the Chinese! Im typing this from my car while watching u on the way to work mate cheers!

Can anyone please tell me if the 2024 mazda 3 astina use a shark fin antenna?

I have a 21 mazda3. no cylinder deactivation or start stop thank God.

Love the looks but not worth the upgrade from my manual 2.2 twin-turbo M3 Astina, maybe if they brought the turbo from North America to Australia.. which they aren't :(

seriously the interior on mazdas is so ASYMMETRIC my freaking OCD kicks in everytime I see it, one of my friends has a Mazda 2 2019 and i hate it lol..

When the hell did $40k for a barely base model hatchback become a bargain!?!

If I could buy a car right now, it’d be the Mazda 3

Aged like fine milk.....laughed so hard.Enjoy watching 👀 the reviews.

I think touch screens are over rated so the wheel controller makes it more luxurious for me like higher end cars like audis etc.

Only down on this car is the piano black, and backseat space (not counting the price, the car is beautiful)

38,500 plus tax, dealer fee, destination fee, tag fee and a list of other fees likely costing you 43k by the time you are done. Also you mentioned a 2k package that is not included in your 38,500 price

I wish mazda made a performance version of this car, kind of what hyundai did with the N brand and the i30.

If they bought the 2.5 turbo version of this to Australia (like in the US) i would of got it, instead I went and got a dealer demo Mazda 6 Atenza :) which has the aforementioned motor.

They're not all sktactiv G. There's also Skyactiv X

8-10 months wait to get a MT 3 shipped to Canada!!! Too bad, was gonna buy one...

What a saucy review.

I like Mazdas, but I could never get used to their side view. It looks like the doors are dented.

Why won't Mazda sell their turbo version in Aus ?

Better than a Corolla for sure, pretty much everything is. Better than the i30? If you want a fun car, no. But if you want a daily car, potentially, asuming you have another fun car, this is the perfect companion 🥰

Is it a touch screen for all functions all the time or just for Android auto/carplay only?

Nice. Thx for the laughs. So it needs to secure phone while charging.

The only issue I have with the Mazda 3 is that it must be a nightmare to park in tight parking spots. p.s. bonnet not hood. p.p.s. Thanks for your review.

OK, but there is Toyota GR Corolla or Hyundai i30N, is there any Mazda 3 GTI or something like that? This is a very nice car, but for fun you'll need a hot-hatch. So this is not the top of the category as you mentioned, not at all.