2014 mazda 3 2 5 manual hatchback review

The version we tested, a 2014 mazda 3 s grand touring fivedoor, comes with the larger of two engines, a 184horsepower 2. For the north american market, the 2014 mazda3 will be offered with two engine choices. Check out all the vital info sidebyside from pricing to performance specs. Available as a sedan or a fourdoor hatchback, the 2014 mazda3s base engine is a 2.

See all 38 photos mazda is bringing forced induction back to its compact models with t. It is reliable, compact, yet can hold plenty of large items in the hatchback. After 29 months it has 40,000 miles on it, and weve had no issues whatsoever. Mazda has continued to gain popularity for its reasonably priced vehicles with sportier driving dynamics compared to some of its betterknown competitors. Typically, just 3 % to 7% of compact buyers ask for a manual on other. We at mazda design and build vehicles with complete customer satisfaction in mind. It might be a smol and shrinking segment, but subcompact hatchbacks are those trusty little w. However, i am comparing this 2014 to my 2004 mazda 6 i manual 5 speed which i traded for the current car.

Going upstream was a brilliant idea for mazda by joel patel october 9, 2020 usually, the first step in the carshopping process is deciding whether you want a vehicle from. However, i am comparing this 2014 to my 2004 mazda 6 i manual 5 speed which. The redesigned 2014 mazda3 comes with a 155horsepower, 2. Is the 2021 mazda 3 the perfect hatchback to buy with a 6. The 2014 mazda 5 offers the flexibility, space, and versatility of a minivan, but with the personality of a sporty small car, its a lot more enjoyable for the commute.

Here are all the details on the new models prices and trim levels. Mazda still offers a very good 6speed manual too, but only on the top line premium hatchback. It was the winner of our 2014 best compact car for the money award and the winner of our 2014 best compact car for families award and the winner of our 2014 best hatchback for families award and a finalist for our 2014 best hatchback for the. Mazda australia is pretty keen on getting its 3 back to the top of the sales tree and this new model has all the ingredients required. The 2014 mazda 3 is fun to drive, has exciting new styling and topnotch interior. A word to mazda owners thank you for choosing a mazda. The 5 door hatchback version of the mazda3 is extremely useful for hauling lots of stuff. The 2018 mazda 3 grand touring is an almost perfect hatchback. Jun 28, 2020 washington pass sunrise, north cascades highway 2020 mazda 3 introduction. For 2014, the hp rating and the transmission choices remain the same, but torque rises to 150 lbft.

Search from 124 used mazda hatchbacks for sale, including a 2014 mazda mazda3 i grand touring hatchback, a 2014 mazda mazda3 i touring hatchback, and a 2014 mazda mazda3 s touring hatchback. The previous models happy face has been dropped and the new styling cues include a flatter front grille and sleeker body panels for a sportier design. Ive only been driving this mazda 3 touring hatchback for a little over a week, so take what i say for what its worth. Whether its the upoptioned sport gt by which americans should read 5 door gt or the basic gx sedan with a manual transmission, the 2014 mazda 3 s onroad poise, thoughtfully laidout cabin, and artfully executed exterior design make rival compacts feel. Feb 18, 2014 the 5 door hatchback version of the mazda3 is extremely useful for hauling lots of stuff. The 2021 mazda 3 welcomes an available 250horsepower turbocharged 2. How does the mazda 3 hatchback compare to the scion tc. Used 2014 mazda mazda3 hatchbacks for sale with photos. The neo is the bottom of the range mazda 3, other trims include the. The seats easily fold down to create additional storage space. Jan 28, 2014 the biggest improvement yearoveryear is in terms of fuel economy, with the manual mazda3 now offering 29 miles per gallon in the city and 40 mpg on the highway 2 mpg increases in both cycles. A hatchback car is a vehicle that has a large door in the back that swings upward, while many other models also use this type of door, a hatchback car is traditionally looked at as a small coupe to sedansize car with a raiseopen door in. Oct 31, 20 mazda says 12% to 15% of 2 liter buyers will choose the manual, and 15% to 20% of 2. We drive the 2019 mazda 3 hatchback, which still offers a sixspeed manual transmission in its loaded premium trim level.

The 2014 mazda3 comes as a fourdoor sedan or a fivedoor hatchback. Across both body styles, revised door mirrors feature wraparound turn indicators, while hatchback versions have a redesigned rear bumper. As with the 20 version, the 2014 mazda3 has two engine options. New 2019 mazda 3 sedan and hatchback priced more expensive than before. May 11, 2018 the mazda 3 is offered in two forms, including a hatchback model and a sedan. Mazda offers the mazda3 in both hatchback and sedan style. The mazda 3 is taking the brands design philosophy to a new level not only outside but also inside. If you crave hot hatch speed, youll either have to wait for the nextgeneration. This car helped me move from florida to washington state without any issues. Jul 11, 20 check absolutely no option boxes on a 2014 mazda 3 and youll get the 155hp 2. The best subcompact hatchbacks combine high fuel economy and good use of interior space in a funtodrive package. With skyactiv technology and sleek new looks, the 2014 mazda 3 i hatch is out to earn your respect. In addition to the usual list of safety features, the 2014 mazda 3 was available with blindspot alert, lanedeparture warning, and forwardcollision alert. Aug 08, 20 in the 20 model, the 2 liter skyactiv engine generates 155 horsepower and 148 lbft of torque, and drives the cars front wheels through a 6speed manual gearbox or a 6speed automatic transmission with a manual shift mode.

Externally, the 2017 mazda 3 is marked out by a revised grille and a new front fog light bezel. The brand was ranked the most fuelefficient in the u. The 3 s rangetopper is the curious diesel hot hatch, the xd. The mazda3 has always been one of the best small cars on the market and its just been redesigned for the 2014 model year. The 2014 mazda 3, regardless of trim, manifests the kind of goodness that masks imperfections, not that there are many to mask. Used mazda mazda3 hatchbacks for sale with photos autotrader. To help ensure enjoyable and troublefree operation of your mazda, read this manual carefully and follow its recommendations. An authorized mazda dealer knows your vehicle best. I wanted specific colors and a manual, so i had to special order it. If it sounds as though the 2014 mazda 2 is underpowered, with a 1.

On the other hand toyota has achieved success with its new corolla, pushing mazda3 into second spot in 20, and is about to introduce a longwheelbase sedan to join the fivedoor hatchback. Fmt had driven a 2014 manual mazda 3 maxx sport last week with 2 kms on. Silent partner on the table talky beat by twin musicom is licensed under a creative commons attribution license s. Mar 14, 2014 the new 2014 mazda3 hatchback and sedan have arrived and showcases the distinctive kodosoulofmotion design architecture that was first seen on the cx 5 in 2012 and the mazda6 a year later. May 09, 2014 my 2014 mazda3 i 5 door grand touring hatchback features the skyactivg 2. Initially the 6speed manual gearbox was only for the 2. The mainstream compact car segment is the perfect example of the infamous driving appliance.

The base engine with manual transmission gets an epaestimated 2939 mpg cityhighway. Feb 09, 2021 2021 mazda 3 hatchback premium pkg and awd all in all, the mazda3 2, 5 turbo awd is a real drivers delight, with performance features far outweighing its meager investment cost. The mazda 3 sedan and hatchback were introduced for the 2003. After months of shopping, deciding what i want, and test drivesat the end of january 2020 i ordered a 2020 mazda 3 hatchback with manual transmission. Visit car and driver to research mazda 5 auto show. The s touring and s grand touring trims come with a 2. See good deals, great deals and more on used 2014 mazda mazda3 hatchbacks. How does the mazda 3 hatchback compare to the scion im. The 2017 mazda 3 is available in eight colours including mazda s new machine. See good deals, great deals and more on used mazda mazda3 hatchbacks. Manual versions achieve the same highway numbers but lose 1 mpg in the city cycle. Search from 1833 used mazda hatchbacks for sale, including a 2020 mazda mazda3 hatchback w premium package, a 2021 mazda mazda3 2. A standard fivespeed manual or optional fourspeed automatic transmission. The 2014 mazda 3 is based on the same new lightweight chassis that underpins the cx 5 and midsize mazda 6 sedan, and sits atop a wheelbase that is 2.