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I doubt that the glass composition has changed at all but to reduce weight it looks like Mazda altered the size and thus the angle/slope. As a result of the angle change there is probably a greater chance of a rock coming in at a 90 degree angle at particular distances which could maximize the...

5'4" (135 lbs) and I find the 2014 sGT almost as comfortable as the 2012 iGT. The powered seat seems easier to adjust to what I find comfortable than it was in the 2012 (less complex tilt option/combinations maybe). However I do find it to be not quite as supportive in the lumbar (despite the...

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2014 Sedan owners on M3R are reporting rust at weld spots in the groove between the rear window and trunk lid. I do not seem to have that happening on my car yet but I will be keeping an eye on it and will be making sure that water is not collecting there after a wash or a rain.

Had the work on mine done today. Took less than an hour.

When I am making an effort I seem to get 33 to 35 mpg in mixed driving 50% highway 50% urban street in the 2.5 even with a little sport mode thrown in. When I am not making an effort the flow of traffic in the faster highway lanes takes me to 70-75 mph which definitely has a negative impact.

Does it sound significantly better? I'm asking as not as an audiophile but I do listen to music (a gamut/mix of classical, jazz, modern pop) during daily driving and I have enjoyed the sound in the 2012 IGT 4DS.

How does the Premium audio in the 2014 compare to that of the previous generation? Newer system with one less speaker (minus the trunk subwoofer I think) -- does this make much of a difference?