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Thoughts on latest gen Mazda 3 HB? Anyone have one?

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December 21, 2024, 05:19 AM
ridewv
Thoughts on latest gen Mazda 3 HB? Anyone have one?
I'll go sit in a GR86.

Good observation trapper, same as the Corolla HB when I bought it. Sedans were made somewhere in North America while hatchbacks were made in Japan. All the Mazda 3 HB's I pull up are J models.


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December 21, 2024, 07:13 AM
Spiff_P239
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Originally posted by trapper189:
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Originally posted by Spiff_P239:
My 2024 Mazda 3 was built in Mexico.


Hatchback or sedan? Manual or automatic?

According to autotrader.com, there’s 49 manual transmission Mazada3 Hatchbacks for sale within 500 miles of my zip code. The VIN numbers of the first 25 I looked at started with J. I looked at a couple of sedans and their VINs started with a 3.

My 3 is a sedan with automatic transmission.
December 21, 2024, 07:20 PM
Riley
Very good info here.

I have a non turbo Outback and I’d like something sportier but still hatch back and AWD for winters.



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December 21, 2024, 07:57 PM
P250UA5
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Originally posted by Riley:
Very good info here.

I have a non turbo Outback and I’d like something sportier but still hatch back and AWD for winters.


2.5l Crosstrek?
Don't recall if it's still available with the 6mt



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December 21, 2024, 08:33 PM
ridewv
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Originally posted by Riley:
Very good info here.

I have a non turbo Outback and I’d like something sportier but still hatch back and AWD for winters.


Mazda 3 HB is available in AWD both normally aspirated and turbo. Both versions utilize a conventional 6 speed automatic vs CVT that Subaru uses. I'm not sure but Subaru's all time AWD may be a little more effective than Mazda's on demand AWD.


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