2014 Mazda 3 Review

The Mazda3 has always been one of the best small cars on the market and it's just been redesigned for the 2014 model year. Has the company made meaningful improvements to it or have they ruined a great thing?

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[ramsey]

Just got me the 2014 Mazda 3, 4 door sedan 2 days ago. Its so fun, and a head turner for sure. Looks great in black, with black interior. Classy and mean/sporty.  Its my 3rd Mazda now, and I see myself sticking with this company for years if they keep up this level of quality and price. 

[AutoGuide]

Recently we named the 2014 Mazda3 as our Car of the Year.

Watch our first drive and see that we were immediately impressed.

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[TheAdventureAuto]

I have had my Mazda 3 for over a year now and love it. All these reviews were so helpful in making an informed decision on which car to buy. Im about to post my own review vid after 21000 miles, as well as a video on how to update the maps in the navigation system. Thanks for your review video.

[_DeaN_.]

It's been 10 years but the design is still beautiful for the next 10 years

[juukame]

I never would've even considered buying a Mazda, but this and the new 6 look absolutely amazing. Kudos to Mazda, especially considering they had to make these new models all from scratch on their own without help from ford.

[alphacentauri]

I just took the five door one for a test drive and was pleasantly surprised, and this is coming from someone who currently drives a regular four door sedan. The Mazda3 is very comfortable, responsive, and the interior blew me away! Quality design and materials. The practical but stylish design works for me.

[xalyssamemeryx]

I got a Mazda 3 I gt hatchback, absolutely love it no complaints about, handles like a dream even in snow and even as a hatchback still looks sporty but still gives you the extra cargo room. I do actually like the touch screen placement it looks weird yes but it's easier to glance at when driving.

[TheAdventureAuto]

The looks of the 3rd gen have held up so well over time. A lot of vehicles become dated, but this still looks new. And gotta love the soul red ;)

[alinvasileardelean]

I bought this car from my girlfriend.
It was 2013 and i bought now in 2024 .
It didn't had issues just consumables . Breakes, Start-Stop baterie, and one front light bulb.
Engine works perfect in any conditions .
I am v satisfied about this car !

[grgggfb]

The host did a very good job of reviewing the vehicle! i would like to see more of him 

[VincentsVideoVisions]

My 2014 Mazda 3 hatchback is still working perfectly after 75k miles. No issues whatsoever. My only real complaint is that the stock stereo system sucks and there aren't any aftermarket options for it that I know of.

[tayloroux]

Absolutely makes Civic and Corolla look like old cars. I am a huge Honda fan and own a BMW now, but Mazda has done it right. The CX-5, 6, and now the 3 look so sexy and get GREAT mpg, why would you buy anything else? My next car will probably be a Mazda 6.

[warikplaya]

This car is beautiful! Something I couldn't say about the previous one..

[juukame]

Funny when he said the Nav screen looked like an afterthought that they just stuck on, I said the exact same thing about the new Merc A- class/ CLA.

[bobbytsai]

The "ipad" style screen is up there because it's MUCH safer to have it as close to eye level as possible.  This was more of a promotion for Mazda than a review.  This nerd-turned-reviewer isn't working.  Easy on the new words like "twizzle" instead of torque.  These cars are extremely reliable and when you learn it amounts to 30% of their sales, you know the engineers took their sweet ass time with it.  Should be a quality product.

[jujuevins]

I've had my 2014 Mazda 3 iTouring for two weeks. It's a dream--drives great, looks great and I'm getting 32.6 mpg combined city/highway. It was a tough call choosing among the 2014 Kia Forte (amazing interior, great handling); the 2014 Hyundai Elantra (great gas mileage and refined interior); and the Mazda. But very happy with my decision to go Mazda.

[JanMichaelFranklin]

Craig does some great reviews. I'm a fan of Mazda, and the new crop of cars from the new "solo" Mazda are some of the best cars out there. Looking forward to the next Miata, and hopefully sales will stay strong so that we will get a new RX-7!!

[KrissKross]

I have owned the I Grand touring model of this car for a week now, and I am glad I love the car. I didn't pay 30k for it, but the interior makes it feel like i paid more for it. I love the bose system that came with model. The car handles really well and I was concerned a bit because I opted for the 155 hp rather than the 185 hp model, so i didn't think i have enough power, but gotta say it still has a good amount of kick to it. 
I also am glad they redesigned the look of this car. Compare the 2014 to all the other years, and this one definitely looks a lot nicer. Great car!

[AgentZero]

This car is sick, saw one today already tuned up.

[JustenNguyen]

Yea I think Craig is one of the better car review presenters out there.
Also props to the autoguide team that shot this, very well shot. Especially in comparison to other reviewers.