Overview & Reviews

The 2014 Mazda 3 is fully redesigned. Highlights include new standard equipment, fresh styling, more powerful and fuel-efficient engines, a new electronics interface and available segment-first safety features.

• Very good fuel economy
• Quick acceleration
• Precise handling
• Refined interior with intuitive controls
• Many advanced features are available.
• Available hatchback body style

• The 2.0-liter engine is a bit noisy under hard acceleration
• Dash-mounted touchscreen display looks aftermarket.

User Reviews:

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  Zoom Zoom - 2014 Mazda Mazda3
  By zstardust - July 4 - 6:46 am

  Im enjoying driving my 2014 Mazda 3. Its taken awhile to adjust to the sight lines, which are not nearly as good (due to low ground clearance) as my prior SUV. The tradeoff is much better gas mileage, though as others have noted, I havent achieved nearly the mileage I expected (roughly 30 mpg combined). Ride is much quieter and softer than I expected. Handles like a nimble sports car. Stick with the basics, and add on your own aftermarket bells and whistles for a great car under $20K.

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  was sadly disappointed - 2014 Mazda Mazda3
  By mark394 - February 4 - 5:59 am

  Weve always liked Mazdas, this was our fourth, a 2014 mazda 3 Touring sedan, it could have been so good, but the front interior space felt cramped and a bit difficult to see out of, the rear seats were very difficult to see out of. The really ugly looking radio looked velcroed to the dash was a constant eye sore. Not sure if anyone else has been bothered by this but there was always an very annoying clunk sound coming from the suspension going over bumps. We traded it after four months for another new make :(.

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  Commuting is fun again - 2014 Mazda Mazda3
  By daveshoot - January 29 - 4:14 am

  I have been driving 45 mi. per day in an older Tacoma, so perhaps I am too easily impressed... but this car is amazing. Exterior looks, check. Just look at one. Interior is wow! for a Mazda, and the seats are very comfortable. This model is loaded with tech, like the radar blind spot detection, pacing cruise control, impressive and intuitive infotainment system, adaptive headlights that steer, etc. But driving is what its all about and its what this Mazda is all about. It is fast and nimble. Until you hit the Sport mode button, it is really just a very tight and competent little car. The Sport mode unleashes its inner potential and it just wants to go. I am glad I got the 2.5L!

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  Some early impressions - 2014 Mazda Mazda3
  By cre8tive1 - November 21 - 6:07 pm

  Ive only been driving this Mazda 3 Touring hatchback for a little over a week, so take what I say for what its worth. However, I am comparing this 2014 to my 2004 Mazda 6 i manual 5 speed which I traded for the current car. First, let me say Im loving the looks of this car and enjoy the overall performance. While its no powerhouse, the 2.0 has enough Zoom-zoom to feel spirited and enjoyable to drive. Unfortunately with the combination of 155 hp and auto transmission, there is a noticeable lack of power compared to my 10 year old Mazda 6. By comparison, I was able to attain at 0-60 time of 8.4 seconds in the 6 but only a disappointing 10.5 seconds in the new Mazda 3.

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  Fantastic car except for one thing . . . . be forewarned - 2014 Mazda Mazda3
  By wayne100 - November 19 - 9:53 am

  Performance, comfort, ride, the interior design and overall quality of this car is fantastic. The BIG ISSUE to date is its INFOTAINMENT system. As of the writing of this review, Ive had two updates to the software for the INFOTAINMENT system. Many bugs have been fixed over the first years of frustration, but then MAZDA does something REALLY STUPID! They grey out and disable the local search feature on the GPS as well as the ability to wifi hotspot your phone to the system to get uptodate traffic and and weather. Basically you are now stuck with a GPS that has less features than a $100 Garmin you can buy on NOMORERACK.com Neither owners nor any MAZDA dealership knew this.

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  Amazing for the Price - 2014 Mazda Mazda3
  By greyhoundtx - November 7 - 10:45 pm

  For the price of the car, the 2014 Mazda 3 is a fantastic vehicle. Exterior looks more expensive than it is. Its unique but doesnt stick out like a sore thumb. Interior is great, although I wish the radio/audio controls didnt look like it was put into the car aftermarket. Performance wise its also great. A little more road noise than some other cars in this same category that I test drove, but I found this to be the most fun. Sometimes I find that the acceleration is a tiny bit lagged, but its not bad. All in all, fantastic car for what you pay. And the gas mileage is GREAT.

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  great all around with odd omissions - 2014 Mazda Mazda3
  By brant82 - June 28 - 7:14 am

  After getting a monthly lease down below $185CAD we could talk about the base model. I couldnt have been happier to find out that the base model does NOT have the horrible tablet slapped on the dash. My requirements were a 6spd manual, blue tooth and a trunk large enough to hold my golf clubs year round. The hatch did not have enough space for the golf clubs so it was out and for the price point no other auto maker had anything that could compare.

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  Not Like My PR5 or Speed3 - 2014 Mazda Mazda3
  By mustangleader4 - June 8 - 11:53 pm

  I hated to sell my 2002 PR5 which drove like a sport car ... was a Miata in wagon. It had 234M and worried about breaking down on long trips My 2014 3 rides quieter (not a bad thing), gets better gas mileage 40 vs 30 highway but not as fun driving as the PR5. For me, this car drives "numb" ... I cant a feel of it because its so smooth. I owned a 2007 Speed 3 as well so my other Mazdas were sporty, drivers car. If you want a "smooth", sporty Vanilla car with very good gas mileage, I recommend this car. 2.0 has strong enough power for my needs, but do miss the other cars.

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  Good, but not as good as I had hoped for - 2014 Mazda Mazda3
  By philly6000 - March 10 - 5:07 am

  New S Grand Touring purchased. Ive put on 1750 miles. Plusses: - Nice looking, comfortable interior (almond). - Zoom Zoom (see below) - keyless doors, hatch, and start button - Adaptive Headlights - parts of the Infotainment Minuses: - Fuel efficiency *far below* whats advertised: Ive averaged only 28.5mpg when driving conservatively (with hardly any air conditioning). - Text Msg woes (see below) - Hijacking phones audio woes (see below) Road feel on uneven freeway: picks up bumpiness Road/tire noise: a bit loud on certain roads Water hides in cracks after car washes, and comes out after driving away from car wash; creates water spots I have to remove myself.

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  Disappointed now.... - 2014 Mazda Mazda3
  By wesp1 - February 15 - 12:44 pm

  I love this car until the transmission went out at 2800 miles. Now back in the shop for a seal leak at 8000 miles. Maybe I just got a bad one but Im not happy with it so far. Never had a problem with my GMC Terrain or any of my 4 Honda Civics. I bought this Mazda because of the excellent reviews.