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XDC · 07-12-2012, 09:27 AM

Hello,

Last night I traded my Mazda5 micro-van in for a new Mazda3 Hatchback with the Skyactiv powertrain. It has a six speed auto transmission and drives very smooth. I did this because of the promised fuel economy I should get from the Mazda3, as I was getting about 20mpg around town with the Mazda5. We still have our Scion XD of course, and will until the end, but I like the sporty nature of Mazda vehicles so I stayed with the brand again. I actually narrowed my choices down to the Mazda3 or a Scion iQ, completely different vehicles I know, but both are very fuel effecient and affordable. I test drove the iQ twice, but I just could not appreciate the ammount of road noise and lack of interior storage (no glove box, no...anything really) like many others have. Really cool car that iQ, but not for me, as much as I wanted to be an all Scion household.

07-12-2012, 09:27 AM	#1
XDC Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego, CA. Name: Scibor Posts: 16	Mazda3 Skyactiv Hello, Last night I traded my Mazda5 micro-van in for a new Mazda3 Hatchback with the Skyactiv powertrain. It has a six speed auto transmission and drives very smooth. I did this because of the promised fuel economy I should get from the Mazda3, as I was getting about 20mpg around town with the Mazda5. We still have our Scion XD of course, and will until the end, but I like the sporty nature of Mazda vehicles so I stayed with the brand again. I actually narrowed my choices down to the Mazda3 or a Scion iQ, completely different vehicles I know, but both are very fuel effecient and affordable. I test drove the iQ twice, but I just could not appreciate the ammount of road noise and lack of interior storage (no glove box, no...anything really) like many others have. Really cool car that iQ, but not for me, as much as I wanted to be an all Scion household.