Articles about Mazda 3

Is it the best compact hatchback in the market? 

After 20 years of 'Zoom-Zoom,' Mazda has become a byword for driving enjoyment. But with the new Mazda Premium thrust-a movement that started with the impressive new CX-5 back in 2017, and now brought to full flower with the

“Aw geez, Rick”

Rick and Morty's Morty Smith is definitely not a cartoon character we'd want to spend a day as. Sure, he gets to go on crazy interdimensional adventures, but the 14-year old has been beaten, tortured, experimented upon, and left

It was deemed the ‘Supreme Winner’ of the 2019 Women’s World Car of the Year

The ladies of over 30 different countries have spoken: The 2019 Women's World Car of the Year is the Mazda 3.The award was first presented in 2010, and currently behind it is a panel of female judges with backgrounds in

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Perception is reality, right? Well, that saying certainly applies when you're talking about the all-new Mazda 3. You see, its design is...well, designed, to let your eyes and brain do the work when it comes to visualizing the car.

It packs a 350hp turbo engine

The Mazda 3 is a very, very good-looking hatchback. We're big fans of it here at Top Gear, and Mazda North America's latest announcement hasn't helped our obsession.Yep, feast your eyes on the above. It's a

You can also experience the rest of Mazda’s lineup

If you were excited about the reveal of the all-new Mazda 3 and you want to take it out for a spin, you can get your chance at the Mazda Premium Experience event happening this weekend.From September 6 to 8,

The all-new Mazda goes up against the refreshed, turbocharged Honda

What you'll be seeing here is a matchup between two Japanese masterpieces: the Mazda 3 and the Honda Civic. The all-new Mazda 3 was launched in the Philippines only recently, while the Civic received a refresh earlier this year.Since

A beautiful piece of Japanese engineering

We've been waiting for this for quite some time already, but now we're finally here: The all-new Mazda 3 has officially arrived.After a series of spy shots, a test drive in Sepang, and weeks of chatter and anticipation,

The future is bright, and so is this C-segment offering

Sitting in front of me is the all-new, fourth-generation, Philippine-spec Mazda 3, days from its local launch. Now, don't get me wrong-I consider myself lucky to be one of the first Filipinos to see it in the

The compact sedan makes its official Philippine debut

Yes, you've seen these cars before. Mazda Philippines displayed both hatchback and sedan versions of the all-new Mazda 3 a few months ago. But that wasn't the official launch yet, just a mere sneak peek. Now, the fourth-generation

Have you been waiting for this?

The all-new Mazda 3 is arriving in the Philippine market on August 13, 2019. Mazda Philippines has already sent out the save-the-date for the event, and while the company doesn't state exactly what it's launching, the image

Mazda’s compact contender looks and drives as sharp as ever

A couple of years ago, this look would be something outside the realm of production lines-a vision confined to a designer's drawing board or an idea stuck on a rotating platform at an international car show.A couple of years

A launch could be imminent

The all-new Mazda 3 is coming. As to exactly when we aren't certain yet...though if these images are anything to go by, 'soon' would be a pretty safe bet.The photos you're looking at were sent to us

The pros teach us how to shoot the right way

I wouldn't dare call myself a professional photographer-that would be an insult to the many talented shooters I've had the pleasure of working with over the years. But as an automotive journalist, I do take photos as part of

This is for the European market

So, we finally have a clearer idea of what Mazda's revolutionary Skyactiv-X engine tech is capable of. The Japanese car manufacturer has just revealed the engine details for the European market, with deliveries over there set to begin in autumn.

Why not both?

Damn, would you look at that. The all-new Mazda 3 right here in the Philippines. Granted, this isn't the car's official launch-it isn't available yet, no prices and variants have been announced, and the vehicles you see

Units are selling fast

The third-generation Mazda 3 has proven to be a success story in the Philippines. The compact is actually the best-selling Mazda model in the country. With the recent unveiling of the all-new 3 in the Philippines, it's only

Mazda gives us a sneak peek

Fun fact: The third-generation Mazda 3 has been the most successful model for the brand throughout its Philippine run. Of course, we are expecting a new one soon-the fourth generation of the compact was revealed at last year's Los

Won’t be long now

Just months after its global debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the all-new, fourth-generation Mazda 3 has inched its way ever closer us. The new compact sedan just made its regional debut at the 2019 Singapore Motorshow this week.

Hatchback or sedan?

Mazda has unveiled the all-new 3 ahead of the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. The Japanese carmaker's popular compact offering in sedan and hatchback form flaunts sleeker looks, a more elegant vibe, and-most important-a Skyactiv-X powertrain.Those