2018 Mazda Mazda3 consumer reviews

It's sporty, and it has a navagation system and bluetooth. It runs great! It's everything I want in a car. The lights automatically switch off by itself if you leave it on by mistake.

I LOVE MY MAZDA 3!!! I was between the Golf and Mazda3, honestly they were both great cars and I would have been happy with the Golf, but the Mazda3 was just slightly better in every way that counts to me. There's slightly less hatch space in the Mazda, but there's more leg room and shoulder room in the front, and I just personally like the way the dash is set up in the Mazda and all the features that COME WITH the Mazda, many of these features were extra for the Golf. The Mazda is SO MUCH FUN to drive, it has a serious punch to it- when I want it to go fast, it responds appropriately, the brakes aren't as touchy and annoying as most new cars. I'm never distracted when I'm driving it, I feel like I have complete control over the vehicle, it's great on gas, great safety ratings, and it just looks so sleek and sexy. At first I was worried about my driving record having a fast car in a slow traffic town, but it's great for cruising also. I don't feel deprived, and when I want to get around traffic I can really quickly. Oh, and sports mode and tiptronic FLIES in the Mazda, like 0-60 BYE. It reminds me of this $120k Mercedes I got to drive in 2009 when tiptronic was all the rage, I'm not even kidding. I went with the dark blue, and the way it shines in the light gives me that "that's my baby" feeling. I've never loved a car like I love this car... And I got it for less than $18k. If you are comparing 2018 hatchbacks, here's my car shopping experience with other makes/models: When I went car shopping, I knew I 1. Wanted a hatchback 2. Wanted something that would last and 3. Wanted it to be fun to drive. I have always driven old cars, I love the way they drive, and I like having control and awareness of what is happening with the car, like the old "feeling your car drive" thing. However, I have had so many problems with the past 2 cars I have owned and was ready to invest in a new vehicle. After doing months of research, I narrowed it down to the 2017/18 Mazda3 hatchback, Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus, or Chevy Cruze. After test driving the Focus and Cruze I quickly eliminated those options. They were SO BORING to drive, super slow to accelerate, and felt like they drove themselves, and not in a good, luxurious way, like it was a bad, boring user experience. No matter how hard I hit the gas they still accelerated slowly, but the RPMs would spike so high. Even braking was boring. They had horrible turn radiuses, and after the test drives I was like, "That's it?? That's a new car... These cars are 20 years older than my last car and I don't see what the big deal is, what a waste of money... The Focus had so much tire noise, and they both (but especially the Focus) looked so cheaply made, like the panelling and handles were about to fall off, or like the dashboard would melt if it got hot in the car. I snagged my backpack on one of the plastic pieces below the wheel getting out of the Cruze and I was honestly surprised it didn't break off. If you like cars that drive themselves or if you hate driving, maybe the Focus or Cruze would be a good choice for you. If you enjoy driving and feeling the car, or need to feel like you have control over the vehicle, these would NOT be good choices for you.

I'm single with a long commute to work, so I'll be racking up miles in a hurry. This car is excellent, quick responsive, fun to drive, a great value and practical for the driving I do.

This is my second Mazda3. It handles better than any other car I have ever owned. It is fast and stylish. The features are savvy and fun. I have been impressed with both of my Mazdas.

This is a stylish, safe and fun car to drive. It feels better then any of my previous cars as well as the ones i test drove. i recommend spending the extra $$ on the grand Touring model. The heads up display is fantastic!

This small beautiful sedan filfull all of my need. It is very good looking inside and out with lots of option to give me a safe and enjoyable drive.A full tank of gas gives me 610km. I used to drive 300 km /day and didn't have any problem so far. Unlimited km 3 years Mazda warranty is good deal to think about.

This is the second Mazda 3 that I bought. The new model is very roomy. Drives great! I look forward to next road trip! Zoom Zoom Zoom!

Had a Civic for 10 years and it had all kinds of issues, so after talking to a couple of current Mazda owners and looking at reviews online, decided to give Mazda a try. I wanted the Mazda6, but couldn't afford it so I bought the Mazda3 sedan. Interior is spacious enough, comfortable, and is a lot more polished than the Corolla I test drove. The trunk has a small access but is deep. I got the cheapest version, the Sport, with a 2.0L engine which is barely adequate in my opinion, but does the job and once you get moving goes fast enough and rides well. Still getting used to the comfort control dials. IMO the mode selector should be closer to the driver so that you can see what you're selecting. In car phone and radio system works well although there are some quirks maneuvering through the menus/options. Included HD radio fades out so much its annoying so I don't use it. Overall though, after two weeks I'm happy with the car.

I've owned Mada 3x's for many years. They are pound for pound the best deal for a fun, sporty drive. My 2018 doesn't disappoint. I've got 300 miles on this one and I look forward to many happy miles. One complaint, no Sirious radio in the 3x to ring model. That's the only negative. Revron

Car is fun to drive - wish the sales guy was better. My sales guy was horrible - I recommend the car not the dealership it was bought from!