2020 Mazda Mazda3 Customer Reviews

Pros

• Ride and Handling

  it’s super planted to the road and handles like a pro

• Cabin Noise

  it feels like there’s no sound insulation and I hear everything

• Reliability

  9k miles in three months, never had an issue

Cons

• Power

  the base model does have issues keeping up with traffic

Pros

• Fuel Economy

  I absolutely love the fuel economy on my Mazda3! I get really great gas mileage and it costs me a lot less than my old Lexus.

• Reliability

  Even though I haven't had my car for long and I bought it used, I still think that the reliability on a Mazda is pretty good as long as you maintain it well and don't drive like a racecar driver.

• Technology and Entertainment

  I do like the technology of this car. I'm still trying to figure out some things but it's manageable.

Cons

• Ride and Handling

  I can feel every bump in the road but it doesn't really bother me anymore. I used to have a Lexus and didn't feel much. I still think that this car drives well.

• Interior Space

  I think that this car has more blind spots than my old car but I just have to get used to it.

Pros

• Technology and Entertainment

  Very simple to use infotainment system. Great sound system! Excellent driver safety features!

• Ride and Handling

  Very sporty feel

• Styling

  It looks and feels like a luxury car!

Cons

• Seat Comfort

  Seat is feels a little stiff compared to previous vehicles I’ve owned.

Pros

• Styling

  this car is very beautiful inside and out and looks way better than almost all cars in its class, i love the sleek and elegant design choices.

• Value

  I feel I got a good value for this vehicle. It comes with a stellar sound system. It feels very premium inside with the material choices and styling. has nice quality of life features like seat position settings that also adjust mirrors for you, a backup camera, apple carplay, leather heated seats, some assisted driving features, keyless entry and start, remote start that works with an app (may be a pro or con because it only works with the app but i prefer the app as long as they keep it free like it currently is). also includes a sunroof, auto headlights, and auto wipers.

• Ride and Handling

  i love the way this vehicle drives. it feels more powerful than my old vehicle. it’s very comfortable and i can take several hour road trips (at least as the driver) with no issue. the back seat i can see being an issue if i was to ride in it because i am a little over 6ft and my head does not have a ton of room but the front is very comfortable for me and i have no problems with the ride quality. it feels very smooth and comfortable while feeling like it can handle turns and grips very well. the all wheel drive system keeps me stable in snow and ice and i can feel it helping me with traction in adverse conditions

Cons

• Reliability

  check engine light came on after a couple months of ownership, took it to the dealer and got it fixed for free but makes me worry about future issues.

• Technology and Entertainment

  Does not have a touchscreen for apple carplay/infotainment which is disappointing… the dial is great but it would be a great addition to have touch screen for certain things like navigating the maps app easier and typing in addresses easier and faster. would also love to see 360° camera but the backup camera is great by itself. more safety features would be a good bonus as well but it does include lane departure assist, head up display, radar cruise, backup camera with warning system for oncoming cars, and emergency stop capability. i would love for a self driving or assisted driving system because while the current system does a lot it could have some more engagement like active lane keep assist and telling you the current speed limit on the head up display.

• Fuel Economy

  fuel economy is okay… it’s a little low compared to what some other similar vehicles are getting (mid-high 30’s) while this is mid 20s for me. i fill up around half a tank or a little below and it only costs me around 15ish dollars each time and i get about 200-300 or more miles on a tank depending on city or highway driving.

Pros

• Technology and Entertainment

  I was looking for speed limit indicator, turn signal monitors, rear camera with traffic alert. Dashboard monitor is intuitive and classy looking. The color outside and interior is appealing. Great purchase for the price.

• Ride and Handling

  Very comfortable and feels safe.

• Fuel Economy

  seriously, though it's not really an issue it's the only potential negative

Cons

• Fuel Economy

  it's not really bad but could be higher. 25ish.

Pros

• Styling

  The Deep Soul Red is a beautiful color and the color is designed tastefully inside and out

• Cargo Space

  Great grocery getter with the hatchback rear, dropping the back seats gives the option for a ton of storage space!

• Interior Space

  The car was designed around the driver, everything is a flick of the wrist away and easily accessible

Cons

• Visibility

  Being a Hatchback the visibility is noticeably lower than the Sedan counterpart

Pros

• Ride and Handling

  it handles very nicely from super curved roads in the mountains of North Carolina and very nice ride quality of flat open roads

• Fuel Economy

  very nice, average 40-50 mpg on most roads

• Styling

  very nice depending on the trim level you get but everything is placed just where it needs to be like they actually sat in the car when they made it and took the time to make it comfortable for people for everyday use.

Cons

• Power

  slightly underwhelming if you’re trying to out pace you’re buddies on road trips

• Cargo Space

  the back seats don’t lay super flat like I imagined they would have when you lay them down for maximum space

• Interior Space

  back seats can be slightly cramped if you and your buddies are taller. however if your tall and by yourself then your set as the front seats can have tons of room

Pros

• Reliability

  the best car I ever drive

Cons

Pros

• Ride and Handling

  smooth ride with a great engine

• Dashboard

  sleek and modern

• Seat Comfort

  leatherette seats are great

Cons

• Fuel Economy

  not as high as my last car but a better ride

• Visibility

  some issue with back visibility (small rear window)

Pros

• Value

• Technology and Entertainment

• Fuel Economy

Cons

• Technology and Entertainment

  I have had multiple radar camera issues