MazdaSpeed 3 Review - Everyday Driver

The fire-breathing variation of Mazda's impressive 3. And the new (ugly?) redesign makes this one even more affordable. This is another in a series of Hot Hatchback reviews. See more at: www.EverydayDriver.com

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Autos & Vehicles

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• mazda
• mazdaspeed
• hatchback
• Everyday Driver
• Mini
• Clubman
• Track
• Review

[harrylook]

so these guys don't like any front wheel drive cars? that's a lot of the auto market that they simply dismiss. the ms3 is a beast. a ton of car for the money. i will simply dismiss any reviews done by everydaydriver.

[EverydayDriver]

@harrylook - The guys do not dismiss fwd cars. If they did, you are right, it would wipe out a huge section of the automarket, and that would be stupid. And Todd has always liked the MS3. We suggest you watch the recent review of the 2010 MS3, and the other parts of their 2010 hatchback comparison. Definitely don't dismiss us based on one video.

[Sqr23det]

This paul guy is an idiot and needs to learn how to review cars. You cant have the same expectations out of a FF drive car as you do with FR or AWD. From the get go he doggs the car by saying he doesn't like FF. If he doesn't like it then he should find another job because his review is crap. The other guy is ok.

[mand2240]

the one on the left (paul) is a bitch. "the torque steer is un-manageable"... Ok pussy, learn how to drive. This car kicks ass



[dh39zj]

I truly love the 1st gen styling way better than the new open front grin. Power, speed, & versatility; what more can you ask for? My '07 MS3 is a freakn' pocket rocket.

[unc122388]

Probably the worst car review I have ever seen. You have to take into account the extra R&D it would have taken to make the MS3 a rwd or awd car. By doing so they would have to dramatically raise the price which would defeat the purpose of the car. What mazda has done, and proven, is that they can take a one of their simple economy cars and turn it into a car with serious performance for the price and have it find a perfect niche in the market place. Learn a thing or two about the car industry.

[SR388metroid3]

Sounds like Paul is a bit of a punk. I feel this way because he does not like something I like. Clearly, he is a punk.

[hallis1]

I do agree on the clutch and shifter shortcomings. on the 2011 MS3 it's no different. It's a hard car to get the hang of for that reason. the shift from second to third is sloppy and hard to hit. And if you arent really paying attention you'll miss it and hit a stop rather than your gear. But when you get it all right the car flies. It just takes a little more driver awareness I think. And the same goes for the torque steer, a non issue if you know its coming.

[LFADRIFTER]

Paul its a fwd car that beats most if not all other cars in its price range if you dont want torque steer then turn on the DSC back on because you are showing you cant handle it sure there is a good amount of torque steer do you really care that much its still a amazing car.

[Sleyer07]

ITS A HOT HATCH GET OVER IT ! If you new anything about any frontwheel drive cars they will have torque steer, it does not define the car nor should it be that concerning to an experienced driver that you guys supposedly are. In the new 2010 version you barely even touched the concern of torque steer in the car but in this one its all one of you ever talked about this car actually has the best handling of any hot hatch and there are many sources that would back that.

[mrcardio9r]

Todd, I wish you the best with your reviews and all but if you expect to go anywhere with your endeavor that joke of a reviewer "Paul" needs to be dismissed. That dude is a complete moron!

[mrcardio9r]

Notice how both (Paul & Todd) have a completely opposite point of view?? Everything positive Todd has to say about the car this tool (Paul) fires back with how much of a POS the car is. Do they seriously think people are this dumb? I mean Todd seems to have a good head on his shoulders but that Paul guy just talks out of his ass. Nobody could possibly think that poorly of the MS3.