New Mazda 3 and new Honda Jazz short test drive impressions

[Rdrokit]

Yes that is a photo of the white leather interior. I chose to go with the black leather with the red stitching on my car.

[Spoonman]

ahhh ok, well that is more than just a white leather strip on the seat then.

[Ace of Pop]

Thats a Black n White perforated Seat to most Folks. Second pic is Black leather not perforated .Mitsu has White Leather, just like the 3 has Black all over. My Civic is Re done in white like the Mitsu.

[Spoonman]

If that black seat is not perforated what are all the little holes in it then ?

Ohh and the holes look the same in both the black and white seat.

Edited May 29, 2014 by Spoonman

[Ace of Pop]

. White Car Seats.

[Ace of Pop]

. White Car Seats.

[Rdrokit]

On the black interior in my car the bolsters are sold leather and the inserts are perforated.

[ThaiBob]

Today I took my friend car shopping. We visited Toyota, Honda and Mazda. He is tall and broad shoulders. I am tall too. For people like us, the new Mazda 3 was a disappointment, difficult entry /exit, cramped seating front and back compared to the Toyota and Honda. It is similar to a Ford Focus on interior space maybe less. We left quickly. Both the new Vios and Altis were surprisingly roomy.

[Spoonman]

On the black interior in my car the bolsters are sold leather and the inserts are perforated.

I know that mate, it is clear to the eye in your pic. trying to work out how AOP reckons it is not.

[Rdrokit]

Today I took my friend car shopping. We visited Toyota, Honda and Mazda. He is tall and broad shoulders. I am tall too. For people like us, the new Mazda 3 was a disappointment, difficult entry /exit, cramped seating front and back compared to the Toyota and Honda. It is similar to a Ford Focus on interior space maybe less. We left quickly. Both the new Vios and Altis were surprisingly roomy.

There is plenty of room up front as I am 6'3" and have plenty of room with the seat back as the steering wheel does telescope. My wife fits behind me in the back seat but she is only 5'2". I figure the only people riding in my back seats would be Thai wives. It probably has the smallest back seating but I didn't buy it for the back seats. Definitely the sportiest car in it's class.

[ThaiBob]

I am not going to debate, there are many reasons to like this car but speaking for two 6'4" bodies getting in/out of this car is not easy and seating is not comfortable when compared to the competition. The rear seats are ok for a child or a Thai. It also has a very low roofline and smaller door openings, all part of the styling. If you like bells and whistles this car has them. The new Honda Jazz has much easier entry /exit for a big person.

[frankphuket]

Had a Test in a 3 Today. Handling n Performance very nice.Expected White Leather like the Mitsu G.T, but just perforated white strips on black seats..Al black inside mainly , except for some white patches on the black doors, cramped rear seats not impressed for a top model. Looks Cool though Yes id enjoy one.But rate the Mitsu as a better all rounder.

Ive not seen the white seats in person but do they not look like this ?

they do indeed look exactly like that....I sat in them.

[MrJ]

I am not going to debate, there are many reasons to like this car but speaking for two 6'4" bodies getting in/out of this car is not easy and seating is not comfortable when compared to the competition. The rear seats are ok for a child or a Thai. It also has a very low roofline and smaller door openings, all part of the styling. If you like bells and whistles this car has them. The new Honda Jazz has much easier entry /exit for a big person.

I agree - I am 1.84m and the space in the front seat area is to small for me, left and went to Toyota and ended up with the Altis ESport - nice car, way more roomy in front and back.

But have to admit that interior design and safety features of Mazda are superior to Toyota.

Cheers Mr. J

[Rdrokit]

I am not going to debate, there are many reasons to like this car but speaking for two 6'4" bodies getting in/out of this car is not easy and seating is not comfortable when compared to the competition. The rear seats are ok for a child or a Thai. It also has a very low roofline and smaller door openings, all part of the styling. If you like bells and whistles this car has them. The new Honda Jazz has much easier entry /exit for a big person.

I agree - I am 1.84m and the space in the front seat area is to small for me, left and went to Toyota and ended up with the Altis ESport - nice car, way more roomy in front and back.

But have to admit that interior design and safety features of Mazda are superior to Toyota.

Cheers Mr. J

I agree that there is more room in the Toyota but for me there is plenty room in the Mazda. I am tall but I only weigh 89 kilos. I imagine if I weighed 110 kilos I would be uncomfortable. Also, I am used to 2 seater sports cars so I am used to the side bolster seats which fit be perfectly. I also like that I can fold down the back seats (which are 60/40) and I feel like I am back in a 2 seater again.

[Ace of Pop]

Is the Mazda 3 Saloon here yet.?. Nice as it might be the little one screams Boy Racer, old-school Civic era.

[transam]

Is the Mazda 3 Saloon here yet.?. Nice as it might be the little one screams Boy Racer, old-school Civic era.

Imagine getting whacked bye a drunk in a truck in one of those.............

[Ace of Pop]

Especialy if its conked out due to Water Ingress. I want to see the big one,but cant find any in the Boonies.You Tube makes them look nice in English. Maroon and White Chairs..

[Ace of Pop]

Especialy if its conked out due to Water Ingress. I want to see the big one,but cant find any in the Boonies.You Tube makes them look nice in English. Maroon and White Chairs..

[Spoonman]

Mine was delivered today.

The interior is more of a cream colour than a stark white.

Edited June 6, 2014 by Spoonman

[Spoonman]

Is the Mazda 3 Saloon here yet.?. Nice as it might be the little one screams Boy Racer, old-school Civic era.

Yes it is. you have the choice of the 4 door or 5 door. both have the exact same wheelbase so not sure why you think the 5 door is the smaller boy racer version....

Or are you being your typical <deleted> self having a dig at me again... I base this on your smart mouth quip about water ingress.

[umbanda]

I got a basic Jazzy AT last year, just because its have a very nice design and an amazing cargo space for its size, but I still thinking that for the some money a fully loaded Totota VIOS or Nissan Almera may be better buys....Mazda 3 only compares with Civic, Corolla or Silphy....

[Rdrokit]

Nice ride Spoonman. Best of Luck with it.

[Ace of Pop]

Yes a nice choice. Enjoy it.

[Spoonman]

Nice ride Spoonman. Best of Luck with it.

Thanks. hopefully it will outlast the previous new vehicle I purchased.

Yes a nice choice. Enjoy it.

But thanks AOP.

[Ace of Pop]

Yes, after all the trouble you had im serious for once.

[Spoonman]

Thanks, appreciated.

[Spoonman]

[Rdrokit]

Where do you put the golf clubs?

[Spoonman]

Still plenty of room for the clubs.

But seeing as though I don't play golf......................

Edited June 7, 2014 by Spoonman

[Wong!]

Mine was delivered today.

The interior is more of a cream colour than a stark white.

Nice car. When are the tacky wheels and other tasteless bling going on?

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