Mazda 3 Hatchback (2009 - 2013) 2.0 Sport (i-Stop) (Leather) 5d Owner Review

I suppose it depends what you want from a car. If you just want something that gets you from a to b without using much petrol (I needed a petrol car, don't do the mileage to justify a diesel and its DPF), then this car probably isn't for you. I wanted a car that I simply enjoyed driving, and that had a very particular spec. I needed bluetooth, a six-speed box and wasn't seen much on the roads. It didn't have to be a Mazda, but this one ticked the boxes. I love it. I don't look at the mpg. The added bonuses in the winter are the heated seats and the heated windscreen. 2 minutes and the car is ready to drive away, even in a hard frost. There is enough room to take passengers, the boot is great, the Bose stereo is perfect for anyone who appreciates music. Yes, the i-stop system isn't perfect, but for a first attempt by Mazda I can forgive it. Niggles would include the bluetooth music system not being up to date enough to supply file info, the door mirrors not being fully automatic in folding and well nothing else. The buttons on the door handle to lock the car are a particular fave, just makes me smile and is quite useful when you are carrying anything, or your keys are buried in your pocket.