Mazda 3 2021 review | Chasing Cars 

Great balanced review as always. Love the simplistic styling and premium feel of the recent generation of Mazdas.

Great review, thx. Just bought Mazda 3 yesterday, and definitely love all the aspect of this car.

Well, I took exactly this baby for a test drive yesterday. What a dream to drive. Not a family mover, but it got me good. Incredibly luxurious, easy to drive, smooth, responsive. Look no further!

This thing is gorgeous

Really good review mate! Well done! I love all the Aussie ones. They love Mazda and they are fair. The UK journalists are a lot more critical because it's all about the german branded car, and Mazda doesn't get a fair shot! So thank you! :) Top Job! I have the 2L 180ps manual AWD which I don't think you get is Oz but it's fab and I love it tremendously! :)

I LOVE my machine gun grey NON turbo 2021 hatchback M3. No LAG on the gas pedal & on the road awesomely responsive & quite cabin. I'm in love.

A great review thank you ..... After watching, I've now ordered the exact car that was test driven, hoping to take delivery late September..!!

Great review! Enjoyable and informative

Thanks for your review John!

I think the Mazda 3 is one of the only cars out of a few, i would consider buying. I don't need a giant SUV with big wheels and is expensive to maintain. I just need a car to drive me around from point A to B. Finding a quality small car like a Mazda 3 is getting harder and harder.

Have my G25 Evolve for over a year now. The 2.5 motor is more than adequate, spritely even. Fuel consumption is a big plus, daily commute of 80km mix of highway and urban, gives back 6.3L/100km, really happy with the purchase, wish I had specced up with the Bose though

getting this tomorrow brand new for 23 thousand , dream deal !

I just bought myself one. Glad to see there aren’t any bad reviews. It might not be quick, but it’s good on fuel which is what I’m looking for in a car, specially when your commute is 40+ km

I bought the 2021 Mazda 3 premium Sedan and it's just an amazing car inside and out. The interior looks like BMW/ Mercedes class.

great review!

Great too see a modern car with a conventional transmission, no touchscreen is great to IMO👍

I drove one as a load car during my last Mazda service and it’s a great drive! It was an entry level but compared to the previous generation, it felt like a mid range model.

I have got a mazda 3 2.5lt in the older bm model. Has been a great daily car. Fuel economy, reliable and cheap to maintain. The new model looks good but would prefer the awd turbo setup for a bit more kick rather than the same engine.

Bought the 2.5 limited in mdw Zealand after only ever driving suvs. I love everything about this car. Amazing drive and comfort for a low price point.

Not being up on stilts and having SUV tax makes this one good value.

Black, red and silver. A great combination.

Just ordered a G25 Evolve Hatch in Deep Blue. Can't wait. Had a test drive and was a great engine.

Turbo + AWD + Drift mode 😍😍😍😍

Love this car. 2019 GT owner.

Can’t wait to buy this car!! 🔥🔥

.. noone almost can’t say that now mazda 3 is the king of hatsbacks... For many reasons...nicelookingcar wellbuiltoutandinside ,rieability. Allwheeldtive turboedition besr handling in category.. Welldone mazda from Athens

Great unbiased review! I have the manual version and it's the nicest manual I have ever used! Shame the 122bhp sky active g is too underpowered here in the uk. I bet a 150bhp version of the same engine would be just right, wouldn't want this 2.5 version as I'd be scared to put fuel into it!

Great car looking for an updated powertrain. It's basically the same engine & transmission as debuted in 2013. Needs an 8 spd auto, and a 160kw SkyActive X 2.5L engine, and only then this is without doubt the best small car in its class by a mile, and would really make people think twice about spending another $30k on a BMW 320i etc.

The naturally aspirated 2.5 engine is pretty good (I have it in BN Series SP25GT) but I won’t be updating until Mazda Australia releases the 3 with the 2.5 Turbo available in North America. It’s not just the straight line performance I want but the extra quality feel and effortlessness the turbo provides. It’s just that little bit extra that will turn the 3 from being a good car into a great car. Come on Mazda Australia. You know we want it.

Love Mazda3 !! 2012 SP25 owner.

Lovely looking car with a great interior.

Does it havd sun rooftop?

What a beauty.

Picking mine up in just over a week. Can’t wait.

Bring us the turbo Mazda!!!!

The interior of these is just beyond anything else in the class. Sat in the base model G20 Pure the other week & was just astounded. Nothing else compares.

Going on about the space in the back seats. Front seats move foward dont they to make more room??

This is a really beautiful car inside and out. If I hadn't bought an i30N I would have bought this car.

gotta have a sunroof so its always the Astina for me 😍

The rev counter is in the wrong place. It should be one of the options for the middle dial instead of an analog speedo, which you don't need with a digital head up display.

The looks are growing on me. Still like the sedan more though. Bring the awd turbo please!

Why don't we get the new 2.5 Turbo AWD? ...guess it would never sell in Australia, que Toyota Yaris GR TOTALLY SOLD OUT and all Australian PRE-ORDERS all spoken for.

I'm tossing up if I want to spend 30k on a base model Mazda 3 or save some money and get the 26k Mazda 2 Evolve. I think the Mazda 3 is a much nicer car but 4k is a large savings for someone who's only ever owned one 3rd hand car before this.

Interesting to see how Mazda 3 will stack up against the 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback , also , the 2022 Acura Integra,

Does the astina have automatic rear tailgate?

Do you not get the new e-skyactiv x with 186hp in Australia as it would be more economical than the 2,5 litre skyactiv g.

MY20 models are plagued with electrical problems. They are presenting with airbag faults which Mazda grounds the car. Takes weeks for parts. People have reported it happening at just 500 kilometres anywhere to 30,000 kilometres. Two owners I know of are in the process of refunds and replacements. The BP has been by far the most problematic with teething issues of a new model since the introduction of the BK. Currently three at work to fix seal issues with doors, battery malfunction, and a replacement of radars on the windscreen. Would not bother.

How do you think it compares to the X20 version?

Remember most BMW's and Mercedes Benz only have fix-a-flat cans, not even a mini spare tire. So I take the mini over the can.

Do you guys down under use mph or km/h?

Any different between 2019 and 2021 mazda 3?

Watching from the US.

Mazda must bring the new 2.5 Turbo AWD to Australia. I've seen a review done in The States and it was amazing. 0 to 100km in 5.6 s and the brakes were upgraded.

I bought the 2.5 ltr model, l like it, but there are things l don't like about it that no reviews ever mentioned, l had a 1.5 turbo Focus before this. So what l don't like, The sat nav, poor, spend lot time playing with hand on mouse thing, figuring out where you are, it takes you on some weard routes, not always clear where to turn etc The fiddly tiny buttons for fan, etc Tiny icons for showing if air is coming into or recircerlating, if it going to feet, screen or face etc, these tiny buttons are confusing, and distracting as u try figure out what they are doing I still haven't figured out how heater works in car, confusing Above issues would be solved if a nice little panel was there to push, that was clearly marked Husband is 6' 4, he wishes steering wheel could raise more than it does You need take headrests out in rear seats to fold seats down properly, ok if short, but if driver has their seat back a bit, can't lay rear seat down Interia lights on dash, sat nav, only seem to have 2 settings for brightness, one being not bright enough, other being far too bright Low profile tyres look nice, but over some things like tram tracks, feels like your fillings in teeth could fall out Just thought I'd give an owner's point veiw other than just pointing out the great things about this car

Dammm, we only get the downgraded 1.5L NA engine here in Singapore, which is pretty underwhelming.

What is headroom like for people who are over 6ft inside the Mazda 3 hatchback ? Is it good for tall people

I don’t get why each car manufacturer thinks having a touch screen is good... It’s safer then people keeping they’re eyes on the road and not have to stare and reach toward a touch screen

wow. I didn't expect it to use that much fuel. Now I'm disappointed.

Great review mate, but I must say I just can't warm to this current design of the Mazda 3 hatch. It looks great in the front half but then it just looses it in every way. The rear design is just to curved and low. I currently own a Mazda CX3 with that same style of gearbox and it is seriously temperamental. It sometimes behaves smoothly, but for the most of the time it's jerky, and if it's pushed it tends to have a majorly bad lag, it revs high and barely moves then suddenly speeds off and is totally unpredictable. Quite disappointing as Mazda have always been terrific.

Why doesn't anyone ever review the PURE version arrg

Am I right in saying a sunroof is a new feature for 2021?

hii we re ' waiting for honda civic hatch full review 🤘🤘

Seems like every second car comes with space saver now. Not safe for long drives and bad weather.

Without the Turbo forget it

"Perceived" quality. Hardly affirming.

Why they can’t design for the back seats I will never know.

Its a nice looking 2 seater hatchback

Needs the turbo to truly compete with the premium offerings. Nothing wrong with the G25 engine; Mazda Australia just missed the chance to offer a better alternative.

Great car but the black roofline inside means it's like being a cave in the back seats, too dark. Also no USB sockets for the rear passengers. C'mon Mazda get your act together.

Small car?

The featured skyactiv-g is not the 180HP version.

Needs IRS, larger side & back windows, and more rear seat space.

The back looks so crammed and claustrophobic I think it will be unpleasant journey. The sedan be better option. I sat in the civic hatchback and I think it is the benchmark for space and comfort in this hatchback segment.

This isn’t a bash on Mazda, but these cars are far from premium cars. Full disclaimer, I actually plan on purchasing a MAZDA3 AWD sedan in a few months so I definitely don’t think it’s a bad car, but... I test drive one and for all the praise journalists give these cars, they’re really just average. For starters, the interior looks nice, but the quality is really only surface deep. Start actually poking around and you quickly realize that the whole car just feels kinda hollow. The rear is cramped, the trunk is tiny, and the lower plastics are very scratchy. A Toyota Corolla doesn’t look nearly as pretty or as upscale as the 3, but in almost every metric the Corolla FEELS like a more substantial vehicle. The Corolla doesn’t creak like the MAZDA3, it doesn’t feel hollow, and even the ride is better thanks to its double-wishbone suspension. Where the Mazda excels is design and the fact that is offers AWD which I prefer. And with the exception of the Corolla, the MAZDA3 still feels better inside than a Civic, Elantra, Forte, and Impreza. And it looks better than all those cars combined. That’s why I plan on buying one. AWD, great design, affordable. But don’t believe the hype, it is NOT a premium car.

Rear seat space and windows are really the deal breaker here, otherwise a very appealing car

A nice car until you move beyond the front seat. Way too tight in the rear. It’d want to feel premium for the price they’re asking. Underpowered and too thirsty.

It's pretty boring really. Bring the turbo here.

Getting more and more expensive...

When it comes to balance the best one was 2017 version. They cut back space which made this car useless comparing to Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla.

Needs a turbo AND a manual

i30 n line all day

good looking car, but, TBH is there a market for 'old' cars like this that are not self-driving in 2021?

Nice to see Slender Jr. doing car reviews. Just hope he doesn't scare little kids at night like his father.

"Small car" 😂🤣😂🤣

That styling is a bit hit and miss. Beautiful front end, but the doors look as if they are dented and that C pillar is just a slab of metal that doesn't gel with the rest of the design. As for the price, they're dreaming.

Guys. Rather than spending all the video time about how good or bad it is, how about talking about how bismall Mazda after sales customer service is? I a sure that will get you more views as there's so much negatives aspects about this side of the brand.

I'd buy a Mazda, but the Mazda dealerships in my area are pretty greasy and illicit in the way they sell them.

Large hatchbacks are rediculous and ungainly looking things. This Mazda must be at least the size of an early 80's Commodore. It's not even stylish anymore. I had a '79 Mazda 323 RWD..........that was a small, attractive hatch! Room for four plus some cases. It was big enough. The Yaris hatch and Mazda 2 hatch prove that small hatches can still be done whilst including the latest safety features.

You drive this car like an old person !! How can you talk about performance and handling driving it like that?

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Geez. Could you drive that Mazda any slower? LOL 😂

I am not sure if this is a paid review. This Mazda has no independent rear suspension. And you can do better in twisted road. You have to be kidding.

Holy skinny arms Batman. This guy needs to eat some bacon cheeseburgers asap.

43 for that... NOPE!

Didn’t know Slender Man was doing car reviews now cool

Good review but please put a pair of trousers and a shirt on next time.