2014 Mazda3 - Review and Road Test

The staff at Kelley Blue Book has always had a fondness for the Mazda3, a fondness that has only intensified with the introduction of the 3rd generation sedan and hatchback. What makes the latest Mazda3 so great?

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[jacobhayes]

best car... especially for teens. i got the car about 6 months ago and this week i was in an accident. A deer caused me to slam into a tree. airbags went off, seatbelt kept me in my seat, and i walked out without a scratch. best compact car period

[lancekaj]

"You can usually only tell the best times in life after the fact." Pretty insightful words for a car review...

[AlexTheeGrt]

Nothing beats an incredibly amusing yet very informative review. I really liked it and to me the Mazda3 sedan is the best looking compact on the streets.

[penguinboy]

This is a great city car. The hatchback has a ton of room in the rear. People are always surprised I can fit my whole bike back there without even taking the front wheel off. And the interior just has such beautiful simplicity. It's been fun to drive, and I'll be happy keeping it for a long time.

[hassamtariq]

You seriously have an awesome videographer and editor !

[davidb]

In the past I have owned two Mazda Proteges.
I'm currently driving a 2013 Mazda 3 with the SkyActiv engine.
When I get up around 100k miles, I will consider getting my 2nd Mazda 3. Can't argue with success.

[AnonymityIx]

I love that the engine comes with cup holders

[walj]

Love this guy's reviewing capability.

[PriusRaj]

I just bought a 2023 CX5 that I absolutely adore, but I can't quite give up my 2014 Mazda3. She holds up so well, almost ten years later.

[Dreadpirateflappy]

Just ordered my Mazda 3 Sport Nav (Uk top spec)
Great review, .

[BKofficer]

This is the first car review from KBB I've seen in some time. Enthusiastic, well-presented review, KBB. You covered all or most bases of interest, compared it to competitors, described the trim lines, ect. I like the formula you used here, even though some might describe the host as a bit eccentric, (probably intended) it worked for me. If you can put this much work into your future reviews you'll be up there with motortrend. Keep it up.

[WWDavidGogginsDo]

Currently shopping for a new car. Never realized how slick and beautiful Mazda have made their vehicles. I made a list of top 10 cars I'm interested in and 5 of those are Mazda. The Mazda3 Sedan is looking awesome and so is the Mazda6. Hard choice.

[zman]

I just met you at skypark your a great car reviewer I bought this car brand new it's the best car and most reliable car I've ever owned 260000 still running strong this video helped me make up my mind thank you I went with the base model hatch back in the manual transmission 👍

[macreadylives]

Great review. Wonderfully produced, entertaining but relaxed and low-key. Excellent work! Oh, and simply beautiful, beautiful car.

[BassBwoy]

Great review. Was thinking of the Jetta or Elantra, but now I'm heavily considering the Mazda 3. The add-ons are very practical and aren't as crazy expensive as some other car makers.

[xxMIKxx]

I went and sat in different compact cars yesterday such as Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Subaru Impreza WRX and Mazda3. Out of all those cars only Mazda3 could accommodate me comfortably legroom wise. I'm 6'4" tall with long legs. There was not much rear legroom left behind me though, but I was comfortable. So tall guys if you're in the market for a compact car this is something to think about.

[eltonjohn]

I have a '12 3 hatch, and it's great.  It's fun, reasonably priced, has great steering/clutch/shifter.  I can't wait to get a new version.  

[sambathrang]

I hear nothing but good reviews on this car and it made sick that I just bought the older version just last year. It's the best looking compact car I've seen in a long time, look like I'm gonna trade in the old version for sure.

[TheAceLewis]

Dude, whoever the director of videography is, he's a genius.

[praveenkoottanal]

Good review, mazda 3 is by far the benchmark in compact sedan, good work mazda..