2015 mazda 3 manual transmission test drive

The sport and touring offer a choice between a manual or automatic transmission, while the grand touring comes equipped only with an automatic. The 2015 mazda3 is a compact car available in sedan or hatchback body styles and is one of the most engaging vehicles to drive in its class. Shifts were quick, and it was always in the right gear. These days, few drivers know how to operate a manual transmission, but those who do know that its the most enjoyable way to drive.

Also, a 6speed manual transmission is available with the uplevel 2. The dealer did explain it a little, but ive never learned to drive an actual manual transmission, so i still dont fully understand it. The mazda3 directly competes with some of the bestselling cars on the road. Summary of contents for mazda 3 2015 page 3 hiroshima, japan important notes about this manual keep this manual in the glove box as a handy reference for the safe and enjoyable use of your mazda. The 2015 mazda 6 i touring is a funtodrive practical car that you could hold onto forever. Some might think its a little much, but a test drive will tell. Mazdas goal with the mazda3 has always been to offer the most funtodrive compact car on the market. The 2015 mazda6 is one of the most fuelefficient and funtodrive midsize sedans in its class. Used mazda mazda3 with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Our longterm mazda 3 predates gvectoring control, and the car was.

Mazda kills popular cx5s unpopular manual transmission. Mazda s goal with the mazda3 has always been to offer the most funto drive compact car on the market. For 2016 and newer models except 2016 mazda3 new online manuals are also available, viewable on desktop, tablet and mobile devices. Mazda does in fact call their transmissions skyactivdrive and skyactivmt for the new manual design. Overall, the mazda3 is now at the head of the class. Making way for the new tech, the cd player is dropped as standard equipment. New for 2015 is the availability of a 6speed manual transmission with. Find out what we thought of the topoftheline mazda 3 over a 40,000mile longterm test. Black 2015 mazda mazda3 gt no accident, sunroof, leather, nav, headsup displa 6speed i4 why buy your next used vehicle at one price used car superstore. Used 2015 mazda mazda5 engine theres only one drivetrain option for the 2015 mazda5. We have 867 2015 mazda mazda3 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 771 1owner cars, and 1,062 personal use cars. Mazda throws a manual in the 2015 mazda3, with the bigger 2. Investing in the mazda 3s engine upgrade pays off in play value without much.

On the plus side, the car drives and handles excellent for a small, economical sedan. It became the third model in mazdas lineup to receive. Seriously, this mazda drives like a lighthearted bmw. Has all the essentials with power windows, locks, ac, remote entry. The 2015 mazda cx5s six airbags is a relatively low number compared with some current vehicles that carry as many as 10. Ive also found that certain shifts on dsgs can be slow.

I guess they consider skyactiv technology as a drivetrain and platform package, includes both engine and transmission innovations as well as their platforms. On this episode of the autonation new car test drive. How does mazdas skyactiv transmission compare to vws dsg. The worst complaints are accessories interior, electrical, and ac heater problems. Mazdas 6 offers slick features with a manual transmission. Ive found creep mode on the dsgs that ive driven to be very annoying. Now, if youre one of those who doesnt know how to drive with a manual transmission, dont worry. Learn the basics of shifting gears in a mazda 3 with a manual transmission by product expert posted in tips and tricks on thursday, july 7th, 2016 at 6.

The new mazda3 is once again a formidable drivers car, and boasts welcome improvements in luxury and tech. On this episode of the autonation new car test drive were checking out the 4door grand. Search used mazda mazda3 with manual transmission for sale nationwide. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Jun 02, 2015 the 2015 mazda breaks new ground with features and performance not commonly found in the compact market. Aug 29, 2017 the car guide news a manual transmission for the 2018 mazda cx 3. When the mazda cx3 subcompact suv was launched in 2016, we were immediately seduced by its dynamic drive and its design. The 2015 mazda6 is one of the most fuelefficient and funto drive midsize sedans in its class.

Transmission in the 2015 mazda6 manual makes us want to hug a mazda executive mazda is one of the very few automakers still putting manual. The cx3 is the fifth model to feature mazdas kodo design behind mazda 6, mazda 3, mazda 2 and cx5 and with its big black arches and floating rear roof pillar is a really smart and funky. I went to test drive a new 2015 mazda 3 today since im looking at buying a new car, and the dealer showed me the manual mode on it. The 2015 mazda mazda5 ranking is based on its score within the 2015 minivans category. Our test example had the manual, with its endearingly crisp engagements enhanced by a very. Each is available with a sixspeed manual gearbox or a sixspeed automatic transmission.

I had no complaints about the automatic transmission. The 2015 mazda 3 is one of the bestdriving small cars, with efficient engines and smooth transmissions that help give it a more premium feel than its price would suggest. Should you resell the vehicle, leave this manual with it for the next owner. Even so, the insurance institute for highway safety gave the cx5 its highest rating of good for frontaloffset and sideimpact crash tests, roof strength and rear crash protection and named it a top safety pick. We have a late 2015 mazda 3, we heard exactly the whine described above and mazda confirmed we need a whole new transmission.

A sixspeed manual transmission and frontwheel drive are standard. The base engine available in i models is a 155horsepower 2. Nov 17, 2015 full test of the 2016 mazda 3 i sedan with a 2. Following a complete redesign in 2014, the mazda3 sees only minor changes, though the mazda3 s trims are now available with a 6speed manual transmission. It was a finalist for our 2015 best compact car for the money award and a finalist for our 2015 best compact car for families award and a finalist for our 2015 best hatchback for families award. To download a pdf version of your owners manual, please select your vehicle model and year. The mx5 miata, naturally, can be had with a manual transmission in any trim level. The car is a touch over 3 years old, less than 30,000kms on the clock and accordingly to two independent checks and service centres, immaculate. The cx3, cx5, and cx9 are now automaticonly utility vehicles. If your driveline system parts are in need of repair, dont compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, offbrand. After its redesign for 2014, mazda 3 sees a minor shuffling of standard and available equipment for 2015. How to drive a stick shift in a mazda 3 mazda of lodi. However, we lamented the absence of the manual gearbox, even though the. A manual transmission for the 2018 mazda cx3 guide auto.

Read the story, see photos, and get operating costs at car and driver. Mazda manuals manual transmission availability continues across mazda usas passenger car range, although the death of the mazda 5 took the manual minivan with it. Just about any driving enthusiast will tell you that theres no better way to enjoy the mazda experience than with a manual transmission. Mazda3 gt manual transmission drive take a drive with me in the 2. Mazda6 gets nicer interior for 2016, keeps strong, fuelefficient engine and responsive chassis. The 2015 mazda 6 i touring is very easy to drive for a manual.