Mazda 3 Hatchback Skyactiv-X 180ps GT Sport auto 5d Owner Review

Looks great, really nice interior and lots of kit, including electric memory driver seat and bose sound system. The lights are particularly good. The engine sounds odd (like a refined diesel) and the auto box doesn’t work very well with it. It’s quick enough if you apply a heavy right foot but the auto box can be hesitant. It handles superbly and this improves with speed. Really stable and very good steering feel. Fuel economy is 42-44 with a gentle foot but I’m averaging 38 which is not great given all the hype about the skyactiv technology. Also, the interior has a few squeaks and rattles which I’m surprised by.