[is350]

I know it's out for a while now, but I just saw a few videos on the 2014 mazda 3, seems like a very nice car compared to the 2013 version. First they got rid of the smiley face. 2nd, the 2.5 skyacti engine in the mazda 6 185 hp, 183 tq must feel really nice in the mazda 3.

Anyone has test driven it yet?

2014 Mazda3 s Grand Touring First Drive Impression | Sport Mazda Orlando - YouTube

[Purely]

I like it, seems like a great DD. I'm glad they got rid of the smiley face.

[Lancerion]

I went to the test-drive event in Pitt Meadows awhile ago, the GT w/ the 2.5L is awesome! I thought this gen drove and handled alot better than the previous.

[platinum300]

The current Mazda 3 hands down is the clear winner against the competition. Amazing interior, great price, great fuel economy and the exterior looks pretty good. The only drawback is you'll see one every block.

[BBMme]

Yay changed the bumper!
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[Groot]

what a stunning M3!


:troll:

[tiger_handheld]

wow i want! I'm not sure about the HUD. seems like someone thought of it afterward =\

[flagella]

Saw the new Mazda 3 in person. Looks very sharp and interior is surprisingly luxurious for its class.

[Timpo]

what a stunning M3!


:troll:
That's not an M3 bro :okay:

http://www.somecars.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/new-bmw-m3-2014-6.jpg

[StylinRed]

looks good much sportier/sleeker i actually like it

http://img.netcarshow.com/Mazda-3_2014_1600x1200_wallpaper_03.jpg

[OGCStrike]

sat in a base model at richmond mazda. the fins for fans is so flimsy, it was already broken.
u can def tell where they cut costs in certain parts of the interior, the flimsy ass fins is the most noticable tho. Otherwise the interior is really nice, with soft touch plastic all along the dashboard. :accepted:

[Gridlock]

The mazda "brand face" is looking really good. Simple, sporty and classy. Well dpne. Sharp looking car.

[is350]

I guess the 2.0 skyacti engine will do just fine as well with 155hp and 150 tq. The GT trim is super nice with the 2.5, but it is also 100kg heavier than the 2.0. Not to mention the 26k price tag.

[is350]

I went to the test-drive event in Pitt Meadows awhile ago, the GT w/ the 2.5L is awesome! I thought this gen drove and handled alot better than the previous.


Did you test drive the 2.0L as well? If so, did you feel any noticeable difference?

[melloman]

If you build it properly, then its a damn nice car.

https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/1017573_537896746246732_1053882464_n.jpg

[Timpo]

If you build it properly, then its a damn nice car.

https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/1017573_537896746246732_1053882464_n.jpg

dude that thing is bone stock except the wheels and maybe lowered a bit or something

you call that a build bro? :suspicious:

[v_tec]

dude that thing is bone stock except the wheels and maybe lowered a bit or something

you call that a build bro? :suspicious:


No, I call it "tuned by SR Auto"

[twitchyzero]

If you build it properly, then its a damn nice car.


do you even Timpo, bro? :suspicious:

[flagella]

Didn't know nowadays they define "build properly" a car with massively oversized wheels + stretched tires running -100 camber.

[vexor]

Well I finally got to test drive the new 2014 Mazda3 GT.

First impressions, looks great in and out for a sub $30,000 car. It has enough power for some fun around the town or outside of it and I don't think I'd even bother looking at other cars like the Civic or Eleantra if I was buying a new car.

Review: 2014 Mazda 3 GT (http://mgreviews.com/2013/11/20/review-2014-mazda-3-gt/)

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[mb_]

Got to drive a GS model for about an hour. I like it a lot, would take it over a Civic any day of the week. Interior felt and looked very nice especially for it's price and it's got decent power. Extremely comfortable and quiet inside. One minor thing that I'd change in the GX and GS model is to have the tachometer in the middle like the GT but there's a digital tachometer if you're worried it doesn't have one which I originally thought.

[smoothie.]

Its better than ford focus, elantra, jetta 2.5, but not much else.


The test drive event worked!

[StylinRed]

its a nice car i convinced my friends fiance to get one and she called all excited that she bought one and got a "great deal" i thought "neat ill give it a ride" only to find out that she bought a 2013 -_- she claims she thought they were the same :lol

[Djiban]

So, who drives a 2014 mazda 3 GT here? It got my attention since I'm looking for a newer car. Now, I've been reading about the TSB about ticking noise on the dash area on mazda forums and I'm concerned about it. Care to share your experience?

Also, is it a good car to keep for 10 years or so? (never had mazda before).

[ncrx]

its pretty nice, i'd consider it over others in the same segment

the eps is quite nicely dialed in and weighted well, i hate eps, particularly the frs eps

the autotragic is terrible but that goes for any car

it handles quite well and is very nimble, got to beat the snot out of it through a slalom

[asian_XL]

My family has owned the mazda 3 series since 1981, this gen is the best and actually appealing

http://images.classiccars.com/classifieds/432054_15434341_2000_Mazda_Protege%2Bes.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j95/Richard_A_2006/IMG_3661.jpg
http://imganuncios.mitula.net/mazda_323_4_door_hatchback_1984_750_ono_9663544794 0995129.jpg

[Akinari]

Have extensively driven the GT and both the manual and automatic GS.

GT handles with plenty of confidence, very Euro-esque and the transmission felt great, this was directly comparing it to the E90 I drove to the showroom.

GT has plenty of plenty of power, good torque, overall very pleasant road manners and a relatively quiet ride for its class.

GS is a step down in terms of power and useless extra electronic stuff from the GT, that's pretty much it. Handles a bit looser but that's expected as the GT has a slightly different suspension tune.

I hated driving the manual GS, the tiny sorry excuse of a digital tach was like an afterthought and was so difficult to read I absolutely despised it.

The hatch looks amazing to me, one of the most aggressive looking cars on the street right now, 100x more so than the awkward Civics of late...

[Mancini]

This car looks like a awkwardly bulbous scaled down crossover.

However, what I car about more is buld quality and driving dynamics. It sounds like they hit the mark there.