Mazda 3: reviews and features

Mazda 3 is a car manufactured by the Japanese company Mazda Motor Corporation since 2004. Available in 2 versions: sedan and hatchback.

Main characteristics of the car Mazda 3 sedan

The car is four-door, five-seater. Its length is 449 cm, height - 146.5 cm, and width - 175.5 cm. The car has a capacious trunk for 413 liters. The weight of the car is 1165 kg, the maximum permissible gross weight is 1675 kg. Mazda 3 sedan spends about 6 liters of gasoline on the highway, in the city the consumption increases to 9.3 liters. The consumption for a mixed cycle is 7.2 liters per 100 km of the road. Up to 100 km / h the car accelerates in 11 seconds, with a maximum speed of 185 km / h.

Mazda 3 hatchback features slightly different from the sedan

This car with five doors and is designed for five passengers. Its length is slightly less than that of the sedan - 442 cm, and the height and width are exactly the same. Significantly larger trunk size - at least 300 liters, a maximum of 635. The fuel consumption is almost the same - 6.1 liters per 100 km with free highway, 8.8 liters while driving around the city and 7.1 liters on a mixed cycle. The hatchback accelerates slightly slower - up to 100 km in 14.3 seconds, the maximum speed is also less than -169 km / h.

How does the Mazda 3 behave?

The first thing noted by the drivers of this foreign car is good handling. The machine immediately and very accurately responds to turns of the steering wheel, roll on bends at an allowable speed of minimum, there is no need to brake on corners. Such ease of operation is a big plus for the Mazda 3 car. The owners' testimonies indicate that it is possible to go around numerous pits and ditches, which are found on large numbers on Russian roads without problems. In addition, the brisk and maneuverable machine easily drives through a dense stream of cars during rush hour.

Secondly, many people are attracted by the design - round, smooth lines, stylish modern appearance of the Mazda 3 car.

Reviews of owners say that this car is reliable enough. Among the frequent replacements during repairs, we can note the replacement of the clutch slave cylinder, rear lights, rear and front brake pads. It should be noted that the components for this foreign car are quite expensive.

Many people note an excellent braking system. As evidenced by the reviews, Mazda 3 brakes confidently and quickly, does not fail, and with emergency braking - it rises like a dug out.

Another plus - in the winter time the car passes well on snow-covered roads and without any problems it is started even in severe frosts up to 30-40 degrees below zero. Excellent ergonomics - everything at hand, buttons and control levers are intuitively clear.

However, in addition to the pluses, the car has some disadvantages. The main disadvantage, which is noted by all car owners without exception, is low noise insulation. To the driver in the salon all extraneous sounds are heard: creaks, voices, rustles, the hum of the engine and the creaking of tires. However, if you compare it with the cars of the domestic automotive industry, especially with the "classics", Mazda 3 will win with a big advantage.

Some note a low landing of the car, the car sometimes "scours" on small bulges on the road, especially when the interior is filled with people. On uneven urban and especially rural roads, it is not enough to softly cushion the car Mazda 3.

The testimonies indicate that another small drawback of the car is soft metal, which easily flexes under the usual pressure and immediately crumples even after a slight physical impact.

Many people note a good head unit and excellent sound quality.

The paint and varnish coating is not resistant to mechanical damage.

In general, Mazda 3 - a modern, beautiful, comfortable and reliable car, worth the money for which salons are asking for it. He will not fail on the road, he will not force his owner to invest in endless repairs, but will enjoy using it with pleasure.