Overview & Reviews
Although it maintains much of its chassis architecture, the 2010 Mazda 3 is otherwise an all-new car. Highlights include revised exterior styling, improved fuel economy and power, a more modern interior design and new luxury-oriented features.
- Athletic handling and performance, high-end interior, unparalleled available luxury features, available hatchback utility.
- Ride may be too firm for some, interior and trunk not as large as those of competitors.
User Reviews:
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Over-Hyped - 2010 Mazda Mazda3
By Zack Harmon - November 29 - 11:23 amThese vehicles are not well-made. My paint on the hood and whole front clip is chipping off whenever anything hits it from a bug to a grain of sand. The gearshift knob spins. The tilt/telescope wheel doesnt stay where you set it. It is very hard for me (5-10" and 205 lbs) to get comfortable. There is no ergonomic way to use the armrest while you drive. It is really loud in terms of road noise transmitted up into the car. Now there is a shake in the front end at highway speed. It is simply an over-rated piece of junk. I hate this car more than any other I have ever had. It has 7,000 miles on it, I can only imagine how bad it will be at 20,000.
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3 months in... - 2010 Mazda Mazda3
By cblais19 - October 22 - 11:36 pmMy wife fell in love with the darker blue Mazda 3 sedan, and my attempts to convince her to get a Civic came to no avail. We purchased the 2.5l sedan with the moonroof/Bose package. While this is most certainly a very fun to drive car, I found it lacking in areas especially when I did back to back test drives with it and a Civic EX. Seats are too narrow, the flares on either side that are supposed cradle you wind up digging into my shoulders. Im 5 10" and 180lbs, and these seats just dont work at all. Road noise is pronounced due to the low profile tires. And we already have rattles in a couple areas, one in the door after the first week. And one of those silly tires has a bulge already
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zoom zoom - 2010 Mazda Mazda3
By brian - September 22 - 1:36 amLooked at civic, accord even charger. Do yourself a favor and drive the 3. The front end will grow on you. Rides like a Z. Im almost 40 and love aggressive ride and throttle response.
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Well Crafted Machine - 2010 Mazda Mazda3
By jazzman - September 20 - 11:56 pmAfter 3 months of driving this car it feels even better now than before. One reason is the dealership overfilled the tires to nearly 50 lbs. Recommended pressure is 35. After realizing it, the ride became much smoother and less rough. Glad I checked it. Average mileage is around 27. Can probably do very good highway if you can stay at 60 but this car likes to move fast. The 2.0 liter engine has done well, very smooth, fairly quiet. Getting on a highway with a full load may require using the tiptronic manual shifting to open the engine a bit. Rear door access for adults is tricky but I bought this car for me. Ive got a 2009 Mazda 6 for carrying the family (thats a great car). Test drive it.
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Great little hatchback - 2010 Mazda Mazda3
By greenice - September 17 - 3:20 amGreat choice if you like to drive, feels like a premium car in most respects. The ride is firm but still comfortable, and the steering is very precise and well weighted. I love the 6sp manual, but I wish 6th gear was a little longer for better highway fuel economy. Power from the 2.5 is good (certainly much better than in most other compacts), but the engine may be the one point where the 3 does not fully live up to the premium image. If pushed, it sounds a bit coarse at times and other engines of the same size get more power and better fuel economy. The interior is great with many luxury features not expected in this class. Overall a very European driving experience. Highly recommended!
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6000 miles in - 2010 Mazda Mazda3
By JR - August 30 - 8:36 am6000 miles and 2 oil changes in and the car is still a blast to drive. The 2.5L is more than adequate for any driving style; averaging 29-30mpg with some fairly spirited driving city/hwy mix. The car has fairly large blind spots which you have to keep in mind when driving; However, I havent found it that much of a bother. If you do your own oil changes, you will love the drain/ filter setup mazda uses. The materials in the cabin feel like what you would expect in vehicles in higher price brackets; Much better that what ive seen in the vehicles in this class. The seats are excellent; I dont mind staying in the drivers seat for a few hours at a time. Overall a great choice.
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Great performance and surprising comfort - 2010 Mazda Mazda3
By Chris - August 21 - 11:33 pmI work out of my car so I wanted something that was comfortable and had good cargo room, but was also fun to drive. Looked at the Matrix and Impreza, but they felt cheap compared to the Mazda. Plenty of room in the hatchback with the seats down for all my cargo. The interior is really comfortable, I can spend all day in and out of the car and still feel great. My drive is 70% city 30% highway and with a light foot, Im averaging about 27 mpg. It takes discipline though as the car is so much fun to drive fast. Its smooth on the highway, a blast in the curves, and nimble in parking lots. On a rough road there is some road noise, but no more then my 2007 Accord had. I love this car!
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For the price its a good car! - 2010 Mazda Mazda3
By Kelly W - August 21 - 3:50 pmThis is a solid car and overall Im happy with my purchase. The two problems that I have is that my driver seat SQUEAKS and I hate it! The other problem is that the clutch pedal does not seem to go down very smooth...though it does not affect the driving of the car. I will have to have them look into these problems. I got the very basic model as I did not have many options available to me for the standard (stick shift) transmission. This basic model did not come with power door locks or an alarm and I think that is ridiculous in 2010.
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Awesome Car - 2010 Mazda Mazda3
By Sludedude - August 11 - 7:10 pmFantastic small car and very fun to drive. Quality is outstanding and features are great for the price. Interior is comparable to many more upscale vehicles. I put on mostly highway miles and average right at 30mpg (S Sport). Back seat is pretty tight but thats expected with this size car. Stick shift is very easy to learn and fun to drive
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I love this car! - 2010 Mazda Mazda3
By max - July 30 - 11:53 pmI have 2007 Subaru Impreza special edition now, and my lease is almost over, so its time to by a new car. I compared the Mazda3 hatch to the 2010 Subaru Impreza 5-door. The Subarus style didnt impress me. I got a Mazda3 with everything I could ever ask for. I can say the Mazda handles even better them my 07 Subaru. The 3s engine is monstrously powerful, making it an absolute joy to drive. It has a tight turning radius, is a pleasure to drive and I dont notice any excessive road noise. I have this car for 2 month and I love it. Highly recommended!
