First Impressions: 2020 Mazda 3

That hatch is a good looking car, with AWD and a stick it should be quite fun.  Hopefully they got rid of the reediness.

It is a sexy small car....should be a sale stealer for sure.....

now, something with 250hp or so, as an option.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/2019-mazda-3-sedan-hatchback-photos-info

just the 2.5L will be offered in the US till the 2.0-X comes.

2.5L slightly upgraded to 188hp&ft-lbs. found this info elsewhere... i'l try to find it

as usual per Mazda, all talk and no go.  Replete with a Japanese style imitation BMW interior.

13 hours ago, regfootball said:

as usual per Mazda, all talk and no go.  Replete with a Japanese style imitation BMW interior.

2.5L engine is more powerful than most of the competition.  3 will be hoot to drive with it.

Still no CVT

58 minutes ago, frogger said:

Still no CVT

Which should speak volumes about the long life of CVT versus traditional geared Trans!

I thought the previous Mazda 3 had the best interior in segment, this looks even better.  And I think the Mazda 6 has the best interior in the next segment up.  These guys know what they are doing when it comes to cars.  I hope everyone that used to buy a Ford, Chevy or FCA sedan heads over to Mazda because they have good product.

4 minutes ago, smk4565 said:

I thought the previous Mazda 3 had the best interior in segment, this looks even better.  And I think the Mazda 6 has the best interior in the next segment up.  These guys know what they are doing when it comes to cars.  I hope everyone that used to buy a Ford, Chevy or FCA sedan heads over to Mazda because they have good product.

My problem with Mazda is their relentless pursuit of "urban" style in their vehicles.  They have nothing that is country-fied, like me.  I do think they're purdy but they just don't fit my personality.  The old B-Series truck and the Tribute were the last Mazdas that were remotely suited to country life.  New ones are so cute I'd be afraid to get them dirty.

13 hours ago, ocnblu said:

My problem with Mazda is their relentless pursuit of "urban" style in their vehicles.  They have nothing that is country-fied, like me.  I do think they're purdy but they just don't fit my personality.  The old B-Series truck and the Tribute were the last Mazdas that were remotely suited to country life.  New ones are so cute I'd be afraid to get them dirty.

That's actually funny and somewhat true

While they don't have anything rugged like trucks or real SUVs they still can get dirty (in a suburban way, not true country stile)