2014 Mazda 3

[travajante]

At first I'm having second thoughts of buying a 1.5, afraid of it will be underpowered, but tried it today in car free stretch of road and wow! I'm really surprised, engine is a punchy little b_strd ��.
FC data from the dash says 10li/100kms, odo reading is 165kms, hope it will do better after break in.

It definitely will.

[Hot Hatch]

At first I'm having second thoughts of buying a 1.5, afraid of it will be underpowered, but tried it today in car free stretch of road and wow! I'm really surprised, engine is a punchy little b_strd 😎.
FC data from the dash says 10li/100kms, odo reading is 165kms, hope it will do better after break in.

I am guessing you have not tried using the kick down switch?. It is ADDICTING!. Mazda sales agents should include it in their sales pitch. =)

[Leeborg]

At first I'm having second thoughts of buying a 1.5, afraid of it will be underpowered, but tried it today in car free stretch of road and wow! I'm really surprised, engine is a punchy little b_strd 😎.
FC data from the dash says 10li/100kms, odo reading is 165kms, hope it will do better after break in.

Hi Vinrem, I was also wondering about the acceleration of the 1.5V hatch, and your feedback was encouraging. I read from somewhere that the acceleration of City 1.5 is stronger than M3 1.5V. For me, not bad na ang acceleration ng City 1.5 , so if anyone can confirm that they are more of less the same. On spec, the torque of the M3 is 144 compared to the city 137. Although 8 HP more ang City to the M3. Hot Hatch, about the Kick down switch, you are referring to paddle shifting right? Thanks guys.

[JohnM]

Most new ATs have a kickdown switch on the accelerator pedal that is activated when it is floored. It forces the tranny to downshift for added acceleration.

[vinrem]

Hi Vinrem, I was also wondering about the acceleration of the 1.5V hatch, and your feedback was encouraging. I read from somewhere that the acceleration of City 1.5 is stronger than M3 1.5V. For me, not bad na ang acceleration ng City 1.5 , so if anyone can confirm that they are more of less the same. On spec, the torque of the M3 is 144 compared to the city 137. Although 8 HP more ang City to the M3. Hot Hatch, about the Kick down switch, you are referring to paddle shifting right? Thanks guys.

I haven't drove the Honda city kaya I can't compare it with our M3, 1.5 don't have paddle shifter only 2.0 lng yata. Yung kick down shift refers to the accelerator.

[JohnM]

1.5 don't have paddle shifter only 2.0 lng yata.

The 1.5 has paddle shifters.

[vinrem]

The 1.5 has paddle shifters.

Ay oo pala, yung na test drive ko is with paddle shifter and with cruise control.

[Yatta]

Hi Vinrem, I was also wondering about the acceleration of the 1.5V hatch, and your feedback was encouraging. I read from somewhere that the acceleration of City 1.5 is stronger than M3 1.5V. For me, not bad na ang acceleration ng City 1.5 , so if anyone can confirm that they are more of less the same. On spec, the torque of the M3 is 144 compared to the city 137. Although 8 HP more ang City to the M3. Hot Hatch, about the Kick down switch, you are referring to paddle shifting right? Thanks guys.

Baka kasi mas magaan at mas maliit ang City (sub-compact category ang City vs compact na ang Mz3).

[JohnM]

Baka kasi mas magaan at mas maliit ang City (sub-compact category ang City vs compact na ang Mz3).

Nakakatawa lang dahil same LTO classification ang 1.5 3 at ang 1.3 Vios kaya same registration cost

[Hot Hatch]

Hi Vinrem, I was also wondering about the acceleration of the 1.5V hatch, and your feedback was encouraging. I read from somewhere that the acceleration of City 1.5 is stronger than M3 1.5V. For me, not bad na ang acceleration ng City 1.5 , so if anyone can confirm that they are more of less the same. On spec, the torque of the M3 is 144 compared to the city 137. Although 8 HP more ang City to the M3. Hot Hatch, about the Kick down switch, you are referring to paddle shifting right? Thanks guys.

JohnM is correct about the kick down switch. Press the accelerator fully until you feel a snap, that is the kick down switch. It is like a nitro boost of acceleration that is useful when overtaking or just having fun on straight roads.

[Geo_S]

The waiting is almost over. My SA confirmed my long-awaited unit is here! He sent me the car's details.

Mga sirs, pagka release ba ng unit ninyo meron na bang OR/CR?

Congrats in advance sir!!

Unfortunately, wala pa OR/CR na available. Wait for atleast a month to be sure, wala pa kase ako nabalitaan na 1 week pa lang eh available na agad ang OR/CR.

[vinrem]

Question regarding I stop, yesterday I drove my mz3 for about 20-30minutes, for the whole duration of the trip, the I stop didn't activate, is this normal or should I bring my car to the Mazda dealer to check?

[Walter]

Question regarding I stop, yesterday I drove my mz3 for about 20-30minutes, for the whole duration of the trip, the I stop didn't activate, is this normal or should I bring my car to the Mazda dealer to check?

If you set temperature setting of aircon too low, i-stop will not engage.

[vinrem]

To those who replaced their 16" to 18", did you also replaced your spare tire size?

[testament11]

Mga sir, newbie here.. I'm planning to buy M3 2.0 pag bakasyon namin sa pinas this year. Tanong ko lng po, sa ngayon ba, humihingi pa rin sila ng tinatawag na Dealer's Incentive? Wala pa kasi akong nakausap na SA. At saka ilang months ba usually ang waiting period ng mga 2.0 units after reservation?

Thanks in advance.

Nope. Hindi na sila nanghihingi ng dealer's incentive. And oh, 2.0 target mo sir? Inquire na asap dahil sobrang limited ng dating nito up to this day, especially on hatches.

Question regarding I stop, yesterday I drove my mz3 for about 20-30minutes, for the whole duration of the trip, the I stop didn't activate, is this normal or should I bring my car to the Mazda dealer to check?

Gaano kainit ang loob ng sasakyan mo? Kasi isa sa factors ng i-stop is cabin temperature. Pag na-sense ng aircon na di pa ganun kalamig sa cabin, di niya pagaganahin ang i-stop

To those who replaced their 16" to 18", did you also replaced your spare tire size?

Not possible to replace spare tire dahil donut tire lang ang kasama. Tsaka di rin kakasya sa slot ng spare tire ang full wheel size

[vinrem]

Nope. Hindi na sila nanghihingi ng dealer's incentive. And oh, 2.0 target mo sir? Inquire na asap dahil sobrang limited ng dating nito up to this day, especially on hatches.


Gaano kainit ang loob ng sasakyan mo? Kasi isa sa factors ng i-stop is cabin temperature. Pag na-sense ng aircon na di pa ganun kalamig sa cabin, di niya pagaganahin ang i-stop


Not possible to replace spare tire dahil donut tire lang ang kasama. Tsaka di rin kakasya sa slot ng spare tire ang full wheel size

A/C was at 15deg setting, mainit kasi sa labas (39 degrees)

If that's the case sir testament, what if you're in a 18" wheel and then nag ka flat ka, can you still use the 16"?

[kisshmet]

To those who replaced their 16" to 18", did you also replaced your spare tire size?

Its a must when one experience a flat tire the driver should maintain same size for all 4 tires at all time

[travajante]

what if you're in a 18" wheel and then nag ka flat ka, can you still use the 16"?

Outer diameter of tires 16"-19" must be identical or close. That's why as rim diameter increases, tire wall height decreases. This is to maintain speedo accuracy. So no issues w/ donuts.

[Geo_S]

Morning guys. Need an honest opinion please. Contemplating if I should keep the OE18s from the 2.0. Recently got different set and size of rims but no tires yet. Im not in a hurry to put it on my Mz3 because im weighing if i'll use the 18s or the other set for long drives. Well... aside from the fact that i am happy with the quiet & comfortable tires and I want to see first how it looks once the lowering kit arrives. But at the back of my mind, am also thinking that it's not practical to keep two sets when most of the time car is mainly used for city driving. Any input is much appreciated. Thanks!

I've decided that i am not keeping the OE18s. PM me should anyone be interested. Thanks.

[vinrem]

Here is the picture of my white MZ3, made in Changan factory here in China. I haven't installed tint pa kasi kailangan pang kunan ng picture ng China vehicle bureau for my license plate and vehicle registration. After that I can install tint na.