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I'm in a similar boat. You might be look at a ~2020 Mazda 3. This was after Mazda announced they were moving away from touchscreens [0] but before internet conn
by jazzyjackson 3y ago
I'm in a similar boat. You might be look at a ~2020 Mazda 3. This was after Mazda announced they were moving away from touchscreens [0] but before internet connected remote start came standard [1]. Cars produced since 2018 are required to have a backup camera and therefor will have a screen of some kind.
The AWD hatchback claims 24/32 MPG and these reviewers got 41 MPG from it [2]. Get the base model to avoid the Carplay / touchscreen.
[0] https://www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/mazda-getting-rid-of-touchscreens-cars/ https://www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/mazda-getting-rid-...
[1] https://www.copilotsearch.com/posts/mazda-remote-start/ https://www.copilotsearch.com/posts/mazda-remote-start/
[2] https://www.caranddriver.com/mazda/mazda-3-2020 https://www.caranddriver.com/mazda/mazda-3-2020
- tehlike 3y agoMazda 3 is my first and current car since 2013. Amazing vehicle. Just do basic maintenance (and sometimes not even that) and it continues to work with no issues. I'll have to upgrade to something bigger, suitable for a family of 4 + occasional grandparent visits, but I love love my Mazda. I would probably go with one of the following: - Kia telluride (AWD) or carnival (sadly only fwd) - Genesis gv80 - Porsche cayenne wife gets to choose, and I think she will go with Porsche.
- joezydeco 3y agoAll Mazdas of that era can operate the IVI through the jog dial on the center console, the touchscreen only works when parked anyway. Taking the captouch away wasn't a huge loss. The dial is more convenient. CarPlay also works with the dial. These cars also have manual controls (or semi electronic) for HVAC.
- winrid 3y agoMy 2015 Chevy Colorado has a backup camera, but the screen is not a touch screen. Base model (with optional heated seats) FTW :)