Do they have identical gearing? Maybe the 3 has shorter gearing. It wouldn't surprise me since Mazda likes to differentiate itself as the sporty choice, and you can get away with more of that in a compact compared to a mid-size family sedan.
Everyone has their preferred schemes.
I find a windshield mount a pain to remove and re-stick. Leaving it there is asking for a smash-and-grab. I find the left side out of the way for the aux in and power cables without long runs and clever routing. I've never understood vent mounts, as they...
It looks like the only way to get the two-tone interior is with cloth seats and the 2.0L engine or going all the way to the S Grand Touring perforated leather. :-(
From what I've read about iEloop, I would expect a bit more real world benefit than what is reflected in the EPA test. It recovers energy during coasting, which I don't believe is a part of the EPA test cycle. How much benefit you get depends on the terrain where you drive and your driving...
First time I've seen one without the 7" screen on the dash. It's too bad they put a smaller version with radio controls there on models without nav, though I guess I shouldn't be surprised (where else would it go?). I think many people would prefer to skip the 7" screen/nav and put their...
Leatherette is actually vinyl, not real leather. It's an industry euphemism for the fake leather. Sometimes it is derisively referred to as "pleather" (plastic + leather).
Leatherette gives up the leather smell and some say it doesn't breathe as easily, but if it is well done it can be hard to...
I think the highlighted text can work both ways. Some might say a car has plenty of power based on specs, yet the engine might not feel as strong as it should or the car could have poor gearing. The Dodge Dart with the 1.4T engine is one example where driving impressions are not supporting the...
I hear ya - most 4s don't sound great. It isn't without precedent though: I've heard good things about the sound from the new VW GLI, and Chrylser/Fiat's 1.4T. Granted, those have turbos. There is the K24A2 in the first gen Acura TSX on the NA side though.
I don't have super high expectations...
So I thought this car was supposed to be on sale now, yet it seems dealer inventory is scarce to non-existent. The website for my nearest dealer has no mention of the 2014 6. I also find it strange that you can't build one on Mazda's website yet, and no publications have driven a US-spec...