Mazda 3 or I20

[Corbin]

Hey guys. Im stuck between these 2 cars.

Demo Mazda 3 with 8k kms
New i20 ( Add leather seats )

Mazda works out R20k more +- R500 a month.

Feature wise they both the same except mazda has no PDC but more space .
Just dont know where to sign

 

[FiestaST]

Demo Mazda 3; proven Jap reliability & smart styling.

 

[Vegeta]

Is it the new shape Skyactiv Mazda 3?
Geez dude no contest get the Mazda

 

[Corbin]

That's what my heart says but my wallet is the one that doesn't agree.
I have another Hyundai as trade in. Gave me good value for the i20.
Seeing Mazda in the week. I guess that will be the deal breaker.

 

[Dlamaqhinga]

Mazda any day

 

[Drifter]

Mazda

 

[PhireSide]

Mazda

 

[ahoudet]

Mazda

 

[Sodan]

Mazda

 

[MIA7171]

Hey guys. Im stuck between these 2 cars.

Demo Mazda 3 with 8k kms
New i20 ( Add leather seats )

Mazda works out R20k more +- R500 a month.

Feature wise they both the same except mazda has no PDC but more space .
Just dont know where to sign

New Mazda 3 of course. The i20 competes with the Mazda2, Mazda3 hatch or sedan competes with i30 or elantra
Why not look at the new Mazda2 if Mazda3 is to high.

 

[$m@Rt@$$]

The Mazda. Why would you want to add leather seats to an i20

 

[Corbin]

Ok i get the picture. Will pursue the Mazda 3. Have to sharpen my negotiation skills. Pitty they so scarce .
Doesn't give me much ammo.

Mazda2 too small. Feels much smaller than the i20 .

 

[Corbin]

The Mazda. Why would you want to add leather seats to an i20

I have 2 boys. Light cloth will be no match.

 

[c3n0byt3]

Is it the new shape Skyactiv Mazda 3?
Geez dude no contest get the Mazda

Just note, for what it's worth, that the new Mazda 3 1.6 does not have the Skyactiv engine (for SA at least).

 

[FiestaST]

Just note, for what it's worth, that the new Mazda 3 1.6 does not have the Skyactiv engine (for SA at least).

That is true; SA-spec Mazda 3 1.6 models have that old crappy 77kw motor. The more expensive 2L has the Skyactiv engine.

Other than that the new 3 gets rave reviews everywhere you read.

 

[PhireSide]

That is true; SA-spec Mazda 3 1.6 models have that old crappy 77kw motor. The more expensive 2L has the Skyactiv engine.

Other than that the new 3 gets rave reviews everywhere you read.

I actually saw one yesterday, I might consider trading in my i30 for one quite a sexy car indeed

 

[Vegeta]

Yeah the 2L is the one to have.

 

[Corbin]

Going for the 1.6 Dynamic.
Not into the speed/torque thing.

 

[T3ro]

Yes go Mazda 3 if you can afford the +- R500 extra each month

 

[Corbin]

Thanks for the input guys.
Another twist . Mazda offering 20K less for my trade in .. so R500 became a R1K . Wife says no( car is for her ). So she threw the honda balade elegance in the mix. Comes to exactly same as i20 ( they offering a discount ).
Only reviews I can find online are from car journalist ( average 6/10) and a few disgruntled owners.
Honda has nice features though but butt ugly ?