The 2023 Mazda3's Engine is so Clever it Makes EVs Redundant

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Today on the channel, I drive the Mazda3 - equipped with the firm's incredible e-SkyActiv-X engine. What is it all about, how does it work - and does it deliver the goods? Join me today and find out!

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[antinormieism]

Naturally aspirated, small, efficient, good-looking, and a manual transmission? That's an enthusiast car right there.

[BlckPollen]

Mazda being criminally underrated as always

[Alvio]

How refreshing to see a car maker not following the trend of the big central touchscreen and sticking to what actually works, physical buttons and dials. Thank you Mazda

[jamesw]

Glad to hear you giving Mazda the credit they deserve for their spark-assisted compression-ignition engine. That is a major technical breakthrough in internal combustion, and has been a “holy grail” for engine designers for decades.

[stuartslyper]

Mazda have done something really special with their paint jobs. It really makes their cars stand out. Whenever a car flashes past with a great paint job it turns out to be a Mazda.

[DennisFang]

honestly, I think it's one of the most stunning cars on the road, especially with the red leather interior. The c pillar is so incredibly unique, and the profile almost looks like a shooting brake. I wish they would make a 3 door, and it really could look as good as a brera

[davidforeman]

I’m on my 4th Mazda3, all autos. The performance and economy has improved on each one. My present car is a 19 plate, I’ve only still got it as only low mileage during covid and auto is not now an option on the lowest trim level. I’m in my 70s now and have been a car owner since 1965 and I think this is the best car I have ever owned,

[Steven-enuu]

I swore I would buy the Mazda3 hatch when I first laid eyes on it. Wife didn't like the claustrophobic feeling behind the wheel and wanted the CX-30. But I stood my ground. We got the CX-30 !

[sphinx]

It's a great car overall. Just completed a long road trip in it with my wife and young daughter. For me it was really fun to drive, for them there was adequate space, the trunk took a full sized suitcase plus several small bags (it can take up to 2 suitcases without folding seats), and fuel economy was great. The Bose Soundsystem was incredible too.

[cad]

My mum bought a 2013 se-l, three years old with 30k miles for £9k back in 2016. 40k miles later it gives high 40s to the gallon and has needed nothing beyond servicing. Absolute bargain. Lovely car. This one looks even better.

[TheAllMightyGodofCod]

The idea of keeping a car for only 3 years as the example shown, specially being the car a Mazda, which are famous for being reliable and durable, is such an alien idea to me, I can not even grasp it.

[rationalrama]

Mazda has always been so smart with their engines. They worked so hard with the Rotary Wankel, and made it so much better despite its birth defect. I have so much admiration for them and I feel they are underrated as heck.

[tcarter]

A criminally underrated car that punches well above the competitors in this class on a few key things if you look at things other than just raw HP numbers.

[Sleepymazda]

As a Mazda enthusiast for over 10 years I approve this message .

[MrSporkster]

Mazda's styling, build quality and attention to detail are simply exceptional.

[mcij]

I think it's good we still have the choice. I owned two cars with downsized turbo engine, hybrid and now (after two testdrives) ordered NA Mazda with skyactive x. Even though the tech behind this engine is very advanced, power delivery is so oldschool and smooth. I think the issue is that many people after having experience with turbo engines are quite disappointed with amount of torque on low revs. For me this is not a problem and there is real fun to switch gears with this particular transmission. Also many Mazda owners that opted for skyactiv-x when it was released weren't satisfied - this new engine felt like unfinished project. Mazda added fixes and now it is pleasure to drive car with this engine.

[RobertSmith-jlyw]

Mazda, especially the 3 of all generations, is a very common car here in Australia. We have had a 1994 Mazda 121 "Bubble" (1.3-litre, 5-spd manual, factory AC and power steering, 250, 000-km/155, 000-miles on the clock) for 15-years. It is a hoot to drive and has NEVER broken down on us - just the usual maintenance and services. My elder son now uses it as his first car and is hooked. They are a terrific car company, much appreciated here in Australia.

[peterbarber]

I have had my 3 Skyactiv X now for 18 months.
It’s been a genuinely pleasant experience. Its a slow burner, it doesn’t immediately set your heart on fire but slowly creeps into your affection .
Still looks better than any other hatch in this segment too.

[hertzair]

Mazda has always been a hidden gem….they don’t advertise….but it has a huge fan base.

[AlexTenThousand]

To semi-quote Jeremy Clarkson: to buy a crossover, you'd have to be "clinically insane, by which I mean you wake up in the morning and think you're an onion"