Overview & Reviews

The Mazda 3 is an all-new economy sedan and hatchback that replaces the Protege in Mazda's lineup.

• Fun-to-drive character, stylish interior design, strong engines, hatchback utility.

• Ride might be too stiff for some, a few ergonomic quirks, tight rear legroom.

User Reviews:

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  Mazda 3s - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By tim mack - July 18 - 2:00 am

  Excellent handling, great performance. A ton of car for the money.

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  ZOOM ZOOM - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By MARCUS DORN - July 18 - 2:00 am

  I LOVED THE TEST DRIVE SO MUCH I BOUGHT ONE RIGHT OFF THE SHOW ROOM FLOOR. I WAS SO AMAZED.A FUN NON EXPENSIVE RIDE THAT ACTUALY HAS EVERY OPTION I WANTED.THANKS TO ALL THE PEOPLE FROM MAZDA I FINALLY HAVE THE CAR OF MY DREAMS.

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  Fantastic Hatch Action - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By perrito - July 14 - 10:00 am

  I just bought an 04 Mazda 3 hatch, with automatic, and most of the options. I traded in an 02 Subaru WRX wagon, and despite the lesser performance of the 3, I am not dissappointed. The 3 is quieter, easier to drive, and has oh so many more creatures comforts. It is smooth, but you can still feel the road through the steering wheel, a very nice quality in my book. The "reliability," of course, is just a best guess at this point, since it is new.

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  An Alfa for the US without the Heartache - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By Molson - July 3 - 10:30 am

  1st, now have a company car, so the M3 is asleep during the week. Its so much fun that I decided to keep until end of lease (unless someone wants to buy). Super fine suspension tune (firm, not harsh, well dampened, great balance). Awesome feature content (tilt/tele S/W with audio controls just the beginning). Head-turning looks (doesnt look like an econocar at all, even though its priced like one). Zippy 4-cylinder, though could use a bit more top-end. Still, more than just a grocery getter. Negatives: 2 recalls for airbag sensor, dealer dent in roof (dropped tool, apparently). Needs advanced traction controls(TCS, at least, if not ESP). Tires are junk (why Goodyear still has good rep is beyond me.

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  Honolulu traffic - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By lockmittel - July 2 - 10:00 am

  I like to compare it to my friends new Jetta. Of course he paid alot more and cant control his radio from the steering wheel as I pull away from him!

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  Hatchback great small package - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By madmazda3 - July 2 - 10:00 am

  I purchased my mazda3 right on the spot when I sat inside. I had been looking at small cars for 2 weeks, Ford, Toyota, Nissan, Suzuki and Huyndai. The interior build quality and the added features that are standard made the decision for me. not to mention the room in the hatchback. The rear gate lifts almost straight up and out of the way. The cargo configurations are plentiful and my two dogs ride great with the seats flipped forward. Although I am 64", I fit without the tight feeling I felt in many of the other cars I tried. The guages are excellent and the sporty interior is very pleasing. The engine was a surprise in the fact that I felt as though I was driving a 6 cylinder.

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  Great new car to start with! - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By bugbond79 - June 5 - 2:00 am

  iT WAS SO FUN TO DRIVE. Taking turns was like a race car game. And best of all, I paid Invoice for it. Pickup is excellent, even uphill and the AT transmission switching to manual for pasing rocks.

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  Mazda 3 S - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By Mazda 3 Solid Car - June 5 - 2:00 am

  Great power delivery: it almost feels like a V6 engine (very similar to a VR6 Jetta I used to own). Great handling: Its roadholding is 0.87g according to C/D mag. That is close to Infiniti G35(0.88) and higher than Acura TSX (0.85). Interior: The individually sunk dashboard looks spectacular especially at night. Remote radio controls placed on the steering wheel comes in handy. Exterior: It looks a little chunky from certain angles but overall looks very sharp.

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  So much fun to drive - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By jim foehner - June 3 - 5:13 am

  I never dreamed that a 4 cylinder car could combine great gas mileage and power. In town handling is superb and its so easy to maneuver through city traffic. Since I live in a small town, most of my driving is on the highways and back roads which is so much fun. Before you know it, Im hitting 80 mph. You dont feel the speed like most other small cars. Ive taken 1500 mile trips out to New Mexico and the comfort level is outstanding. It just glides along the road and I dont get the least bit tired or stiff between fuel stops. Oh, Ive owned 47 autos and the Mazda3 is in the top 3 of my favorite cars. The other two were a 1956 Chevy and 1965 Mustang - cars of my youth.

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  Just Awesome - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By Daniel P - June 1 - 10:00 am

  This is my first Mazda. I have always owned Acura and decided to purchase this car after seeing it at a car show. I love it! It handles nicely and is great on gas. GREAT DESIGN! I am hooked!