Articles about Mazda 3

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

Will it come with Skyactiv-X?

Back in 2017, we had the pleasure of seeing the Mazda Kai Concept in the metal during the Tokyo Motor Show. Even better? We had an opportunity to chat with its designer Yasutake Tsuchida-the same dude who worked on the current-

The price difference is insignificant

Subcompact cars are all the rage right now. It seems like another entry is being launched in the segment every month or two, with the most recent addition for sedans being the all-new Toyota Vios, and for hatchbacks, the all-new

Here are our first impressions from behind the wheel

When new technology is thrust upon the average motorist, one of the first tests is whether it can go by unnoticed. In something as sophisticated as Mazda's Skyactiv-X engine, this makes perfect sense. Its engineers tell us that when the

Many of these are still around

Alright, so maybe the 2000s is still relatively fresh in our memories compared to the other two decades we've featured in our college cars roundups. After all, there's still a '90s NBA player or two that remain active in the

Some things are more important than your ride

Pictured above is my first-gen Mazda 3, a car that I'll continue to cherish for the rest of my life. There's nothing quite like your first, right? I bought it used back when I was living in Australia, and

One of the most stylish options

For the most part, the current-gen Mazda 3 has been universally accepted with open arms. On the other hand, the second-gen model it replaced was arguably the least popular iteration--partly due to its infamous "smiley grille," which has (thankfully)

Drop by Jinba Ittai Academy

There's a pop-up test-drive course and pavilion that you have to visit this weekend if you want to test out some really cool cars. Calling all enthusiasts: If driving is your thing, you don't want to miss this.