Overview & Reviews

The 2013 Mazda 3 gains some new electronic features, including a larger screen for the navigation system and a USB audio input for most trim levels. Standard and optional feature content has also changed slightly.

• Small cabin and trunk.
• Ride is firmer than some competitors
• Unremarkable base and upgraded 2.5 engines

User Reviews:

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  Love my 3! - 2013 Mazda Mazda3
  By slickmz3 - February 2 - 4:10 am

  Loved my 2011 i Touring sedan so much that I recently traded in for a 2013 Grand i Touring hatch. Didnt think it could get any better, but it did! Really love having the extra room in the hatch and the Skyactiv engine, which is going to save me about $600 bucks this year on gas. I largely agree with other consumer reviews. It is definitely a firmer ride, but handles amazingly and very is responsive (the catch phrase is zoom zoom zoom for a reason!). I actually like the construction of the cockpit-style dash, but it does take up some room leaving the overall interior on the small side. This car is one of the sportier small compacts on the market, and it is a real pleasure to drive.

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  Bye 13 Focus, Hello Skyactiv!! - 2013 Mazda Mazda3
  By mazda3_2013 - April 28 - 2:41 am

  I traded my 13 Ford Focus (that I bought brand new), for my brand new Mazda3. Let me tell you this car is better in all aspects. The Focus was very nice, but could not get used to the Dual Clutch transmission. I was in heaven when I test drove my Mazda, it drives better then the Focus, it shifts better, handles better. Everyone says how the Mazda3 has hard plastic all over the place on the inside, I dont know about you but I dont drive and tap my fingers on the dashboard at the sometime. Yes, somethings could of been made and/or placed different, but Ive never seen a car where everything is perfect, but the Mazda3 comes pretty darn close.

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  Mazda 3 Hatch - 2013 Mazda Mazda3
  By tuckerk801 - December 29 - 1:14 pm

  This car is amazing, it is fun to drive and gets excellent gas mileage. Glad when mazda built a gas miser they didnt forget their roots of zoom-zoom!

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  An all around review - 2013 Mazda Mazda3
  By zoomzoomalabam - May 19 - 12:20 am

  We purchased our 2013 Mazda3 after loving our 2009 3, and this car is far better, with a 160 miles round trip commute daily, the car truly get 37 mpg @ 65mph highway. The bluetooth features lets me talk hands free all the way home, and I can listen to my favorite tunes with pandora, or bluetooth. The interior lighting is nice, with the blue LEDs lighting up the console and door handles at night, the downside on our model with in dash navigation, is that in the daytime, with headlights turned on (ie rain) you have a dimmed stereo console, so it makes it hard to see the radio and all in dash features. The bose sound is great, although the bass is only responsive at higher volumes,

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  Mazda 3i Touring - 2013 Mazda Mazda3
  By bfalck - February 18 - 11:28 pm

  One of the main reasons I choose the Mazda is the way it handles. Good highway acceleration, holds the corners very well with very little sway. The ride is fairly quiet. Six speed AT (with manual option) shifts very smooth. Four wheel disk brakes make stopping very even and sure. Rear trunk has a removable attached cover that conveniently rises when the rear lift gate is opened and conceals everything when closed. Black cloth seats are comfortable and nicely contoured. Owner’s manual is very complete and easy to understand. Cruise control buttons have raised centers which allow me to keep my eye on the road. Im getting about 30 MPG overall. Good safety features, insurance cost reasonable.

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  Great City Car - 2013 Mazda Mazda3
  By boomerbob - October 6 - 7:32 pm

  Ive had my Mazda 3 for just over a month and Im very pleased with the car. Most of my driving is in the city and the SkyActive engine has delivered right at 30mpg on the first 5 tanks. I really like the driving dynamics and the overall road feel the car gives. My only complaint so far is the road noise at higher speeds. Theres plenty of interior room and very comfortable seats.

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  Excellent car! - 2013 Mazda Mazda3
  By abandoy - May 25 - 5:29 am

  I have owned my car for one week and have enjoyed every minute of it. The only thing that I am having trouble with is setting up the SMS messaging with my iPhone.

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  Way to go, Mazda! - 2013 Mazda Mazda3
  By acade - March 18 - 11:21 am

  I recently bought this car used, having searched for a GT with manual transmission. I had bought a 2012 Skyactive GT with auto since the manual was not available. Wow! What a difference the transmission makes. Drivability is greatly improved with such a slick shifter and smooth clutch. Its the best manual Ive driven, having previously owned 06 and 09 Mazda 3s with manual. Engine power is modest but made more than bearable due to excellent handling and truly outstanding gas mileage. Add to that a fully functional in-dash touchscreen navigation, blind spot monitoring, keyless entry and ignition, auto wipers, and articulating headlights and you have a great automobile.

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  AMAZING!!! - 2013 Mazda Mazda3
  By dolphingray - December 21 - 2:03 pm

  This is one of the best car i ever bought. Its incredibly good performance, slick, compact fast and very fuel efficient at 28/40 mpg! thats amazing. It has all the technologies in it "skyactive" theres nothing more i can ask for.