3 weeks and 1.000 km with the 2025 Mazda 3 and I’m in love! Maybe it is too soon but I’d like to share my impressions with the community.

ENGINE: 2.5 eSkyactiv-G.

I had the opportunity to thoroughly test both engines (2.5G and 2.0X) thanks to a mindful dealer. The G feels more powerful than it is in paper, contrary to the X which feels a bit too dormant (although it is certainly powerful over 5.000 rpm). I loved the smooth yet strong power delivery in the G, and max torque at 3.300 rpm is a great asset for my driving style (mixed city/highway, very agile style but not prone to speeding). Also, japanese 2.5 NA with 140HP (ECU-controlled in Europe due to emissions, I’m Spanish) = infinite reliability, I hope so… Manual transmission, of course. I rarely would consider an ECU tune in the future.

INTERIOR: Center-Line
The car itself was in stock and I got a massive discount (guess the dealer was trying to catch a comission because the price was truly competitive). I honestly didn’t need the Bose system nor electric seats, nor I didn’t want to wait 4 months, so the price and the immediate availability were the deciding factors. I really love the center console and the screen position. It gives us a rest from basically any other brand in the world with massive screens too close to the shifting. I love the elegance and simplicity of the wheel, and also… THE NEEDLES! The interior is overall elegant, comfy (heated seats are a plus) and very functional.

Two things I don’t like, though. Piano Black gets dirty just by looking at it (guess we all live with it, though). And the driving wheel material feels perhaps too grippy and gives too much of a plastic feel. It also feels sticky when maneuvering in underground parking or narrow streets. I genuinely miss my perforated leather wheel from my previous car.

EXTERIOR: Machine Grey
And what to say about the exterior… I think this car is by far the most beautiful of its segment. It has the perfect balance between elegance and sportiness.

I’ll keep enjoying the car and smiling every time I drive it. Glad to be part of the community! 






New to the community… and frankly amazed!