Mazda 3 Mild Hybrid e-SKYACTIV G manual review - fourth generation

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A detailed review of the fourth generation Mazda 3 which competes with cars like the VW Golf and BMW 1 series.
Trim levels:
SE-L Standard Features
16” Silver alloy wheels
B-Pillar garnish in Satin black
Body coloured electrically-adjustable, heated, auto power - folding door mirrors
Front grille in Gloss black with Dark Metallic finish Signature Wing (Hatchback)
Front, rain-sensing windscreen wipers with adjustable sensitivity and speed
Headlights - Coming home/leaving home lights - Dusk-sensing headlights - Halogen daytime running lights - High Beam Control (HBC) - LED with auto levelling
Parking Sensors - Rear (audible and visual)
Roof spoiler - Gloss black
Colour 7” TFT instrument cluster display (provides speed, traffic signs and Mazda Radar Cruise Control information)
Electronic Parking Brake with auto-hold and auto-disengage function
Premium dark grey cloth seat trim with black interior colouration
AM / FM / DAB radio, with 8 speakers and USB input
Apple CarPlay® & Android AutoTM
Connected Services
Integrated Bluetooth®
Mazda Connect multimedia system with 8.8” Colour centre display and Multimedia Commander
Mazda Navigation System with European mapping and 5-years free map updates
Air-conditioning
Electric windows - Front and rear
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
Windscreen projected colour Active Driving Display
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
e-Call with GPS
Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA)
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) with Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
Smart Brake Support - Front (SBS)
Remote central locking with deadlocking and automatic door lock when driving
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
SE-L LUX additional features
Auto-dimming driver door mirror
Front grille in Gloss black with Chrome finish Signature Wing (Saloon)
Parking aids - Reversing camera
Parking Sensors - Front and rear (audible and visual)
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Heated front seats (3-stage setting)
Drive selection switch (Sport mode) (Automatic models only)
Dual zone climate-controlled air-conditioning
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (Automatic Transmission features Stop and Go) (MRCC)
Smart keyless entry
SPORT LUX additional features
18” Grey alloy wheels (Hatchback e-Skyactiv G models only)
18” Black alloy wheels (Hatchback e-Skyactiv X models only)
18” Bright alloy wheels (Saloon models only)
B-Pillar garnish in Piano black
Headlights - Adaptive LED Headlights (ALH) - Signature front LED daytime running lights
Power tilt and slide sunroof (e-Skyactiv X models only)
Privacy glass - rear side and rear windows
Rear lights - Signature LED rear combination lights
Frameless auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Steering wheel mounted paddle shift (Automatic models only)
GT SPORT / GT SPORT EDITION additional features
Door mirror tilt down function when reversing
Black leather seat trim
Driver seat power slide, recline, height, seat tilt and lumbar adjustment with head-up display and driver door mirror memory
Heated steering wheel
AM / FM / DAB radio featuring 12-Speaker Bose surround sound system, with Bose CenterPoint, BassMatch and AudioPilot technology
GT SPORT TECH additional features
360º View Monitor (provides a birds eye view with front, rear and side mounted cameras)
Cruising and Traffic Support (CTS)
Driver Monitoring (DM)
Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
Smart Brake Support - Rear (SBS-R)
Smart Brake Support - Rear Crossing (SBS-RC)
00:00 The price & styling
01:22 The engine
02:17 Interior quality
05:34 Interior space and boot
08:14 Interior storage and features
12:05 Manoeuvring and slow speed control
13:54 Town driving
15:31 Launch and country roads
17:45 Fuel economy and cruise control
19:57 Motorway speeds
21:58 Cylinder deactivation
22:34 Motorway speed economy
23:25 Radar cruise control test
25:23 Outro

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@reaperxi-0382 2 года назад

“Take note Mat Watson” had me cackling

@mikuelable 2 года назад

It was funny but carwow budget is bigger to destroy stuff

@MogsterKupo 2 года назад

Don't we just love RU-vid community? Everyone gets everyone's references 😂

@vladmihai306 2 года назад

Dude, you should keep doing this. You have the good charisma and knowledge of a good auto reviewer.

@REgamesplayer 4 месяца назад

Looks are out of this world. When I saw this hatchback, I and my friends thought it looked amazing. I might end up with two cars. MX-5 and Mazda 3 hatchback hybrid in my life. Mazda had won over me with its looks. No other car manufacturer attracts me like Mazda does. When I go on street and have 'wow, that car looks gorgeous", it is often Mazda. I'm very fortunate that my dream cars happened to be Mazdas. Cars which I can realistically one day afford rather some supercar which costs hundreds of thousands.

@aleksandarcvetkovic5657 2 года назад

Who can do a review of the car better than a driving instructor. Excellent review!

@AliGspot Год назад

One of the best and most comprehensive car reviews I have watched. Felt as close to being there and driving the car as I think possible. Very, very impressive. Other car reviewers take note.

@loojishtc9899 9 месяцев назад

To anyone concerned about the reliability of the MHEV battery, the hybrid one, not the 12v. Mazda use the Toshiba SCiB Lithium-Ion battery pack. This is one of the most robust and reliable batteries out there. It's used in automotive, aeronautical, marine and heavy industry applications. The battery is designed to retain up to 80 percent capacity over 20,000 charging cycles. To put that into context, if you drove your car four times a day, so four charging cycles, the hybrid battery would be good for 14 years.

@Proudarse 2 месяца назад

Sexy stuff - thanks pal

@iyadart Год назад

To me, this Mazda 3 is the best-looking car in every category and price range.

@uk7866 2 года назад

Love the design, timeless yet modern. Will age well as one of the best styles around.

@slugger7440 2 года назад

Probably the best review I've seen of the mazda 3 and I've seen about 30.

@cactus3796 2 года назад

this is the best mazda 3 review ive seen!

@tyler.greene 2 года назад

I love how enthusiastic about the Mazda3. I love my 3 and I love talking about it. There is so much good to talk about in it! Professional! thank you!! :)

@geralt36 2 года назад

Looks very premium with all the features that you'd possibly want in a car for an affordable price. It even offers a head-up display. I don't think any other manufacturer has that on their affordable line up. And ofc it comes with a manual transmission. I couldn't ask for anything more. I think Mazda really nailed it with this car. I hope they continue making affordable and feature packed cars like this. PS That was an awesome review. Very detailed. Much appreciated.

@PascalDickhoff 2 года назад

love these measurement units two hand-widths and one fist :D Also after watching the other reviews. This car looks stunning. The interior is awesome and the outer look also quite sleek

@Dylan.299 Год назад

I just found your channel Richard. A much better review content for those technically minded and more interested in how modern systems in vehicles actually function. Your explanations/information on how the ISG stop start and radar assisted following behaved and the mpg statistics were perfect. Excellent.

@leonelreiscoelho 2 года назад

Great review as always...Thank's a lot for your help mate.Cheers from a Portuguese guy that lives in Switzerland 👍🤝

@bradseeker 8 дней назад

i own a usdm '21 turbo and, despite being absolutely in love with the thing, i can report that the radar has told me to "BRAKE!" inappropriately twice. however, that's only happen at one specific bit of awkward road. i've noticed that the reverse camera's "someone's behind you" detector has been a bit overzealous, so (considering the spot where it told me to brake) that aspect of the software seems to be what caused the warnings. only checked this video out to see what the rhd versions were like, but you're a fantastically thorough reviewer! great to see someone who appreciates cars not trashing a hybrid system

@ncyttvc5384 2 года назад

Great review mate, good level of detail and watchable delivery. So many reviewers have super-annoying un-watchable personalities

@AbdunNaqibJimmy 2 года назад

Really good review! Keep making more!

@adrianh765 Год назад

A proper every day/person test far better than silly behavior like throwing away parcel shelves and stupid comments trying to be funny. Just a clear review that has made me check this car out. excellent.

@user-fu7yz5il6x 11 месяцев назад

Thanks, just bought one and your review was really very informative.

@loganwatkins97 2 года назад

I love the look of the Mazda. Lovely car something id love to have

@Proudarse 2 месяца назад

This guy's brilliant, well done chap, brilliant review, I really enjoyed that.

@mrsherlockholmes1968 11 месяцев назад

A really excellent review. Very comprehensive - I've subscribed because of the detail you go through on aspects of cars which potential buyers are particularly interested in....Keep up the fantastic work.

@Proudarse 2 месяца назад

He may or may not have a few women locked up in his mum's basement, against their will, but you can't deny that he's a good chap of sorts.

@marcellodelira5601 2 месяца назад

Brilliant review, mate 👏🏼. No gimmicks. Especially the performance part. Thank you👍🏼

@kienfung3045 Год назад

Best design in his class, and more importantly no small downsizd engine!

@LightningStorm_Entertainment 10 месяцев назад

Love your videos Richard always so informative!!🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

@Gary_Parr Год назад

Just watched this. Wicked review. Keep up the good work.

@RichardFanders Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@desoriordan9515 Год назад

All going well i hope to buy a Mazda 3 hatch next week, looking forward to it. Thanks for your review.

@RichardFanders Год назад

Brilliant car. The saloon is a worthy look too, bigger boot and more slippery through the air.

@ce9916 2 года назад

Your green arrow moving skills are out of this world, good job. Also, don’t feel bad I think most people would try to align the air vents. Mazda has to realize that billions of people have OCD to some degree

@toxtethogrady1562 2 года назад

Excellent review, best one on Mazda 3 I have seen so far. In the NZ market they only do autos so jealous of the manual.

@robinrai4973 Год назад

Mazda have been killing it

@brianrocks7277 6 месяцев назад

Such a handsome motor.

@jamiekhan9029 2 года назад

brilliant review mate👍 nice looking car for sure

@elliomboty7344 Год назад

That s actually a really good review well done

@RobSinox 2 года назад

great review..i owing this model and absolutely love it..

@cezaryotarzewski8772 2 года назад

the most useful and helpful review od mazda3 I have ever seen. and I saw a lot! thanx. by the way- lovely accent ;)

@graemetaylor629 2 года назад

good video with lots of detail well done I have subscribed

@FBIAGENT95103 6 месяцев назад

looks so good as silver

@campbell6504 5 месяцев назад

Remarkable review @Richard.

@jameslyons192 7 месяцев назад

I've just bought the Mazda 3 2020 sport my wife has a Mazda 2 my son has a Mazda 2 sport I rest my case. fabulous make of car👏

@user-yg2ry8dm7x 10 месяцев назад

Much better than Matt review 😌 keep it up!

@mismagiuz 2 года назад

Got this car as my first car, gt sport tech highest trim and it's absolutely beautiful in my opinion and drives like a champ. Couldn't be more impressed.

@LupusInfernum 2 года назад

You got this as a first car? Damn where you work 🤣

@MrYounis26 2 года назад

This guy is loaded

@taylorthrall7321 10 месяцев назад

What sort of MPG have you gotten using this on both normal roads and motorways/highways?

@Proudarse 2 месяца назад

Dayum son, buy me one? I'll give you £5k to help out.

@Proudarse 2 месяца назад

@@taylorthrall7321 He gets about 89 MPG, or so he's mum told me. Hahahaha 😂

@JJonCars 2 года назад

I'm a fan of its looks - it's quite striking and different. And they do really stand out when you see them. Typical of Mazda for just doing things a bit differently. Great in-depth review 👍

@JJonCars Год назад

@8rick1ane 😂

@peteg8920 2 года назад

Well done. Like your presentation.

@lov2playtn 2 года назад

Excellent review!

@jdmguy44 2 года назад

Lovely car the new 3. Had a late mk2 Mazda 3 and currently driving a 2018 Mazda 2. Hoping to get a new 3 or possibly CX-30 in the near future. Always love the feel of the controls in a Mazda. Personally I would opt for a 3 with the 18" wheels though, to enhance the already handsome looks further. Good review.

@TheDude50447 2 года назад

So my dealership told me that for some reason the 18 inch wheels are only summer and winter you have to have 16 inch unless you got a AWD version. So I have it like that and I must say that the 18s are more fun on curvy country roads but the 16s are more comfortable. Its quite hard with the 18s.

@Proudarse 2 месяца назад

@@TheDude50447 Good bit of info there, dude. Tell me, if I buy a Mazda 3 with 18-inch wheels, can I get them replaced with 16-inch wheels? If so, any idea how much that'd cost me in the UK? Thanks, dude.

@TheDude50447 2 месяца назад

@@Proudarse im not sure honestly. I know you can order 16s but you gotta pay obviously. If youre ordering the car new idk if theres an option for 16s instead of 18s. I bought mine as a dealership car during covid. It was meant for test drives but there were no test drives because of covid. So i got a 7k€ discount for a car with no miles. The flip side was i had to take it as it stood there.

@Proudarse 2 месяца назад

@@TheDude50447 Appreciate it bud, I think I will just stick with the 16's.

@lmenus 2 года назад

I really enjoyed the part with you talking to a GoPro, with the benefit of hindsight knowing fully well the file ended up being corrupted

@RichardFanders 2 года назад

That was so frustrating. Not the first time the hero 9 has let me down. The hero 7 is more reliable.

@lmenus 2 года назад

@@RichardFanders are you going to be reviewing some more premium vehicles too?

@raymondhunt6109 Год назад

Love the look of this car,the quality interior is on a par with my Volvo V40 and if I was in the market for a new car I would be tempted by one of these especially with the Sky X engine..

@carbrickscity 2 года назад

Wish they offer manual in every trim level in the US.

@SparrowEEE 9 месяцев назад

I have a 2019 Skyactiv-G Sport Lux in the UK and I have achieved 52mpg in this car on a trip to work. That commute is 15 minutes urban and 10 minutes dual carriageway. I've been above 51 MPG quite a few times on that commute and I live in a hilly area. I used to have a little 1.2l 3 cylinder Polo, and from what I can tell, this car is getting just about as good MPG, if not a little better, despite being much heavier and much more powerful. I think Mazda have done a great job with this 2.0L setup and compared to other cars I've driven on work trips, the Mazda 3 is buttery smooth. I'm pretty sure my glove box does have a felt lining though.

@Proudarse 2 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing, that's damn impressive. Can you please tell me what's the difference between Skyactiv G, e-G, X and e-X? Thanks

@SparrowEEE Месяц назад

@@Proudarse the "e-" versions are the newer names for the mild hybrid powertrains, from what I remember the e-X has an extra 5hp and a few other improvements over the original X.

@Proudarse Месяц назад

@@SparrowEEEThanks Sparrow, appreciate it

@J-jm7eb 3 месяца назад

Excellent review. I'd love to see you review the Skyactiv X version.

@Chris12211 Год назад

Fantastic review! Went through all the features of the car and did tests on all the features and mpg. These cars are fantastic when you compare them to the equivalent Ford Focus. So much more kit included on these cars and far nicer inside.

@user-orestis77 2 года назад

Keep doing grate job!!!

@fishsoda9652 2 года назад

Looks clean

@robertevans8161 Год назад

Another great review. I really like the look of these Mazda 3s. Reminds me a bit of the ‘fastback’ version of the late 80s/ early 90s with the pop up headlights. I always thought they looked very stylish, and it’s good Mazda seem to have followed this idea with something more interesting looking than a Focus or Astra. I have yet to see a saloon version in the flesh, but I like the fact that Mazda continues to offer them despite knowing they will sell in small numbers in the UK. For some, a saloon is a better fit than a hatch. My father has recently bought a 2020 CX-30 automatic so I enjoyed your recent video on that. The symmetry between the 3 and CX-30 is clear, as the dash and features are essentially identical. It’s encouraging that you returned such respectable mpg figures. Just shows that a bigger engine that’s not working as hard can be economical. Interestingly it’s the polar opposite engine set up to my Suzuki Baleno boosterjet, which has a lot of low down torque from the turbo (and an impressively linear power delivery, rather than the sudden rush of power I experienced in the turbocharged one litre Micra my partner used to have). Did you find the 3’s power delivery fairly smooth and progressive? The 3 seems to suit silver. Thanks again for an interesting review.

@RichardFanders Год назад

The power delivery of both the Skyactiv g and Skyactiv X is very smooth with a gradual increase in pulling power as the revs rise. The Mazda 3 saloon is my favourite looking segment C car, although that's my opinion of course.

@Rob_b Год назад

Excellent review :)

@jack56794 Год назад

Very good and informative review hope to get a sport lux in red very soon 😃

@bb96kjl 2 месяца назад

Great thorough review! Now I can't decide between the Mazda Skyactive X mild hybrid and the Audi A3 e-tron...

@edwardtye4119 2 года назад

I might get one if they still make them by the time I need one. They look like great family cars.

@robertwilliam9558 2 года назад

Will you buy the Skyactiv X sedan?

@RichardFanders 2 года назад

They are very good.

@michaelgilmore8821 7 месяцев назад

Hi Richard I have just come across your channel and watched some of your videos on the mx5 I'm looking in the near future of buying one. Anyway about this car I have a 2019 Skyactive X saloon. I've owned it a year now and on a 500 mile round trip to Alton towers in the summer the car averaged 52mpg, the trip was 98% motorway with the cruise control set to 70mph also had to use the air con quite a bit as that was an unusually hot day, I was really impressed with this economy. I love the tech in my car particularly the bose sound system with the sub in the back shelf, the dial in the centre which works everything on the screen (much easier than having to use a touch screen) and the adaptive LED headlights. (gt sport trim) but like many others the black trim around the gear leaver and other places always looks dirty and is prone to being scratched. It's a bit of a shame they gave you this lower spec model to show off on here, the bigger wheels and dark grey or red paint work look so much better.

@RichardFanders 7 месяцев назад

I don't like shiny black plastic. It is possible to get it coated with paint protection film though.

@christosvrettos8257 2 года назад

I love mazdas!

@christosvrettos8257 2 года назад

Great review btw.

@samuelmaina802 2 года назад

Looks fun to own.

@CB-RADIO-UK 2 месяца назад

Very good review. I ve came back to watch it again. Prob be nicer if the engine had a bit more torque but the gear shift looked nice to use so i guess you just have to drive the car an not be lazy.

@shaneelsley7653 2 года назад

Very good review

@tmsr 2 года назад

I bought one last year and love it, the interior in particular is what sold it - much nicer than the Skoda Scala and SEAT Leon I also looked at. Oh and that gearbox is so good. Having lived with it for a while the only things I can fault is the windscreen which mists up a lot and doesn't clear as quickly as previous cars I've owned. The other being the auto fold mirrors freezing in position, another thing I've not had issues with before.

@RichardFanders 2 года назад

That's interesting, thank you. I'm not sure if you do already but leaving the AC on keeps the moisture down in the car. The aircon pumps uses very little energy in the winter as it doesn't work very hard. I'm not sure if cars without climate control get on demand ac pumps though.

@thomaselwood12 Год назад

@@RichardFanders the issue is the aircon is awful in this car. The source being I've owned one for 3 years. Also the wing mirrors freezing also has affected me.

@taylorthrall7321 10 месяцев назад

What sort of MPG have you had out of this skyactiv-g engine?

@tmsr 10 месяцев назад

@@taylorthrall7321 average has sat around 45 for the 2 1/2 years I've had it

@jondonnelly4831 2 года назад

The lights have a very similar profile to the Mazda Logo. The front of the car is basically one GIANT Mazda logo if you squint a bit.

@panaoutsios1990 2 года назад

Mazda are beautiful cars

@idunalenjomanetv2733 Год назад

My favorite car

@RichardFanders Год назад

It's one of my favourites too.

@trdi 8 месяцев назад

At the moment I'm thinking about getting the X version of the 2023 Mazda 3. You just get a lot for the money.

@Deebhoy 2 года назад

Very good review. I bought a 2022 Sport Tech a few weeks ago and it is fantastic. I knew of the weak points as I thoroughly did my research but the 360 cameras for reversing etc make up for poor visibility, especially on reversing and I won't be carrying passengers in the back seat too often. It's very comfortable to drive once you find your position and the tech is just fantastic. I came from a 2010 Mazda 6 and the technology at first was a bit overwhelming - still getting used to it. The 18 inch wheels do mean the the ride is a bit bumpy but not overly so. I did accidentally open the car from the fob in my pocket and didn't know which meant the lights were on and the battery was running low. Other than that I find little to be negative at the moment.

@taylorthrall7321 10 месяцев назад

What sort of MPG have you had out of this skyactiv-g engine?

@Deebhoy 10 месяцев назад

@@taylorthrall7321 I do a lot of city driving so a bit under 40 mpg. I have had to do longer trips on the motorway in 6th and you very easily get close to 50 - it really opens up on the motorway.

@REgamesplayer 4 месяца назад

What impresses me is the leather over all the car surfaces which is usually just hard plastic which often looks cheap. This car still has plenty of it in more out of sight areas. However, this is not a premium model. The fact that a mainstream car has a level of luxury to compete with luxury brands is impressive in its own right.

@talkandplay 2 года назад

Amazing review, i hit subscribe within a few minutes...you ain't kidding when you said a detailed review! Thank you for the upload.Can you remind me exactly which trim level you used for review? Thanks.

@RichardFanders 2 года назад

Thank you, I'm sorry I don't remember but I think I recall it being second from bottom.

@talkandplay 2 года назад

@@RichardFanders Thank you.

@DaveDVideoMaker 2 года назад

North America sells a Mazda 3 with a 250 horsepower 2.5 litre turbo 4cyl. It’ll do 0-100kmh in 5.5 seconds (making it faster in a straight line than a Ford Focus ST or Volkswagen Golf GTi). But it’s electronically limited to 208kmh.

@RichardFanders 2 года назад

Sounds like a nice motor, the car's chassis feels it can handle that.

@uk7866 2 года назад

Now that's what the UK needed! 😔

@DaveDVideoMaker 2 года назад

@@uk7866 I agree. It’s a shame it’s only limited to North America. But if it comes to Europe, it should be limited to 155mph.

@magnuspersson1433 Год назад

Very clear and engaging review of the Mazda 3. Thanks for that! A little confusing about engines. Here in Sweden there is no 122 hp engine. Instead, there is a 150 hp, in addition to the 180 hp mentioned in the video.

@RichardFanders Год назад

Maybe you don't get the Skyactiv X. That's the engine with about 180 bhp.

@noreluss Год назад

I think the 150hp engine you have is the same as the 122hp, but the 122hp has its power capped around 4K rpm.

@magnuspersson1433 Год назад

@@noreluss Probably true. We still have the Skyactiv X engine, but not many people seem to be buying it…

@noreluss Год назад

@@magnuspersson1433 I bought the 122 bhp and I am quite happy with it. The power curve is very similar to the 180 bhp before 4k rpm, but it is clearly capped after this point. Some people that bought the 180 bhp are disappointed because it is still not a "sporty" engine. Even the vendor told me that it is not groundbreaking in terms of acceleration. The 180 bhp is supposed to be more economical in highways, but not in town. This engine option was almost 3k€ more expensive so I didn't think it was worth it for me.

@danielmarquez8568 2 года назад

I want this engine and transmission in the MX5 RF. The MX5 is about 800 lbs lighter. The MPG would be 60+ and the power to weight/performance would improve tremendously!

@RichardFanders 2 года назад

I would say the engines in the MX5 are more fun. But mild hybrid would be nice.

@EndstyleGG 2 года назад

Lovely review. I still really wish the diesel engine emissions would be lower, because the torque i get from my remapped 1.9 multijet (just under 400Nm) is just unbeatable by any "reasonably" efficient petrol. That pull in 6th gear was just ridiculously slow For reference, driving normally out of town or on the motorway, I get 5.5 to 6l/100km or 51 to 47 uk mpg and about 7 to 7.5l/100km or 40 to 37 mpg in the city with a 1600kg wagon

@RichardFanders 2 года назад

That's is the downsides of the engine. Modern turbo petrol engines also have huge torque very low down.

@jeffruebens8355 2 года назад

Car & Driver chose the new Civic as the overall winner, however they said the Mazda 3 has a better automatic transmission, and many prefer the Mazda stereo speakers. The most recent Consumer Reports magazine owners surveys have the Bronco Sport and Tucson as the most reliable for taller vehicles this size, however they are a new enough design to not know anything about how well they hold up after 200 thousand miles. I like the Carsthatlast RU-vid videos for older vehicle reliability.

@RichardFanders 2 года назад

We don't have the new civic in the UK yet but I am looking forward to it.

@Tomkaten 2 года назад

Fuel consumption indicator on the speedometer is not useless, that one shows the average MPG while the one on the left is for the instant consumption.

@RichardFanders 2 года назад

Thank you, I realised that later in the video.

@taylorthrall7321 10 месяцев назад

What sort of MPG have you gotten using this on both normal roads and motorways/highways?

@DanishAnsari-wc6zw 2 года назад

Wow I love this car

@SouthCoastFinest 4 месяца назад

Thank you for makeing a car review video that is all about the car and not about you... Take note Mat Watson

@lee541982 2 года назад

I didn't know adaptive cruise control was even a thing with manual stick, there must be some genius design inside...

@RichardFanders 2 года назад

It just cuts out when you get too slow for the gear. It recommends you change gear before it cuts out though. If you change it continues to work.

@mineSTAR626 2 года назад

You mentioned the auto gas feature when reversing that the car automatically adds revs so that you don’t need to accelerate. Is there a technical word or phrase for that? I have a 18 fiesta and mine does it do, I really want to figure out if I can disable it

@RichardFanders 2 года назад

You can't disable it, I don't know the correct technical term if there is one. Some call it anti stall.

@rune20401 4 месяца назад

thanks :)

@Chris-yc3mm 5 месяцев назад

Would prefer a manual handbreak, better rear visability, no piano black and the smaller wheels on the higher trim levels. Still looks good.

@kurtgabbidon2666 Год назад

Richard I've driven the previous gen Mazda 3 and feel it's a lot faster than it's claimed 0-60.

@bend7347 2 года назад

Fantastic review! Personally, I'm not a fan of the futuristic exterior though. The glossy plastic is a bit of a let down in the interior. Aside from that, it's a solid car.

@ismailyalcn750 2 года назад

Its a great car overall but i wish they hadnt replaced the Multi-link rear suspension with a torsion beam

@RichardFanders 2 года назад

To be fair, it handles well.

@Badger345 2 года назад

Hey Richard, I live in the us was surprised with the difference in mpg with the uk Mazda 3 you guys are getting about 20 more mpg the us, is it due to engine shutting down 2 cylinders? Not sure if that is same on us models

@RichardFanders 2 года назад

Bare in mind a gallon is different in the UK.

@johngoogleuser3764 2 года назад

The engine is the only concern for me, being used to the torque heavy diesel punch I'd worry about having to rag this petrol unit, does it get a bit harsh?

@RichardFanders 2 года назад

Loves being driven hard, but it has no torque.

@linomezzadri5181 9 месяцев назад

_ ISCRITTO _ Bel lavoro! Saluti dall' Italia.

@sidwhittington9846 11 месяцев назад

i’m 19 should i get this or mazda 2 sport, both 2018 onwards, coming from a car with 66 bhp so want something responsive, reliable and convenient.

@Proudarse 2 месяца назад

I need to buy a M3, but I'm not sure which engine to choose. Could someone please tell me what's the difference between Skyactiv G, e-G, X and e-X? Thank you.

@TheChevers22 2 года назад

Brilliant review. How did you find the clutch work in stop start traffic? I have a lot of traffic on my commute and despite being a proud MX5 ND owner, i find I'm fairly exhausted after the drive home through rush hour. Despite being very loud on the motorway it's the town driving that I find is the most testing in the MX5 with the short gear ratios. Being 6ft4 doesn't help either! Don't think I'm ready to give in to automatics quite yet! Thanks.

@RichardFanders 2 года назад

I also own an ND and I've found the clutch in both very easy. I use neutral when ever possible though so I rarely ever hold the clutch down. I come off it as soon as possible.

@TheChevers22 2 года назад

@@RichardFanders thanks, think it's probably my long legs and the regular gear shifting that I'm finding the issue. Good point re using neutral more though, something to bear in mind.. I've also tried skipping gears occasionally to reduce the number of gear changes. Could that damage the transmission in any way?

@loranger6447 Год назад

I like to line up the air vents too. Even in the back of Ubers!🤣

@girishg8079 6 месяцев назад

Hey Richard, Great video. I have the same car but I am still confused about the radar cruise control systems. I drive in Europe so it’s basically in Kms. I found some videos but most of them are done on automatic gears. I found your one with Manual shift. It would be great if you can just reply to this message and let me know. I know how to activate them and set up the speed but I had to keep my foot on accelerator to keep it going on a motorway and when I took my foot off the pedal it started slowing down. Pls do let me know I have a trip coming this weekend and would love to use it on the motorway .! Thanx in advance.!

@albrightonthenight 2 года назад

This is a standard spec SE-L/SE-L Lux Better to show the GT sport Tech, with privacy glass and better alloys and interior features like leather heated electric seats and wheel. But nonetheless an amazing car to drive no matter the spec 👍🏻

@RichardFanders 2 года назад

This was the car they currently had.

@rufusgreenleaf2466 2 года назад

You mentioned in one of your other videos about the Ford Ecoboost being smooth, are you able to review one of them if you get chance? It's ok if not. I bought one (65 plate Fiesta Titanium) and it is a great car would just love to see your opinion.

@RichardFanders 2 года назад

I may do in the future. Thank you.

@rufusgreenleaf2466 2 года назад

@@RichardFanders Thanks Richard, your videos help me with anxiety also. Keep up the great humble work 👍

@Gteesma 2 года назад

It sucks that Mazda here in our country doesn't have a manual option even on low variant models.

@RichardFanders 2 года назад

Most here are manual.

@rubene.3944 2 года назад

Do you think it's worth the extra over the Mazda 2 you also reviewed? Thanks!

@RichardFanders 2 года назад

Absolutely. There is a big step up in quality and performance. The 2 is a great car though. I would definitely have the 3 over the 2 given the choice.