Mazda 3 Hatchback Skyactiv-X 180ps GT Sport auto 5d Owner Review

Skyactiv-X 180ps GT Sport auto 5d
Mazda 3 review (2023)

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In their own words

Looks great, really nice interior and lots of kit, including electric memory driver seat and bose sound system. The lights are particularly good. The engine sounds odd (like a refined diesel) and the auto box doesn’t work very well with it. It’s quick enough if you apply a heavy right foot but the auto box can be hesitant. It handles superbly and this improves with speed. Really stable and very good steering feel. Fuel economy is 42-44 with a gentle foot but I’m averaging 38 which is not great given all the hype about the skyactiv technology. Also, the interior has a few squeaks and rattles which I’m surprised by.

How reliable do you find the car?

Stop/Start system is temperamental, garage unable to rectify. Favourite switch for the infotainment stuck and had to be replaced.

  • How they rated it

  • Reliability: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Meets Expectations: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
  • Peter Barrins recommends this car

About their car

  • Fuel type Petrol
  • When purchased January 2021
  • Condition when bought New
  • Current Mileage 15,000 miles
  • Average MPG 38 mpg