What kind of transmission does the Mazda 3 Axela use?

[LaValeria]

Mazda 3 Axela uses a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic manual transmission. Generally, manual transmission cars need to change the transmission oil at about 50,000 kilometers, and automatic transmission cars need to change the transmission oil at about 80,000 kilometers to make the car work better. The body length of the Mazda 3 Axela is 4582mm, the width is 1795mm, and the height is 1458mm. The Mazda Axela is equipped with Mazda's SKYACTIV-G 1.5-liter and 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engines, with the model name SKYACTIVG.

[SanJoel]

The Mazda3 Axela uses a quite sophisticated transmission. I drive the 2.0L version, which is paired with Mazda's own tuned 6AT transmission. The most impressive feature of this transmission is the full-range lock-up technology, which means it's in hard connection about 80% of the time when you press the accelerator, making the driving feel particularly responsive. Every day during my commute stuck on the elevated roads, the initial acceleration is very smooth, unlike my friend's Honda CVT which has that rubber band effect. Last month when I was driving through mountain roads and tackling hairpin turns, the downshift and throttle blip were crisp and precise, almost like driving a manual. However, when the car is cold, there's occasionally a slight jerk between 2nd and 3rd gear, but it disappears once the car warms up. If you opt for the 1.5L version, it comes with a 6MT manual transmission—the gear lever has a short throw and a satisfying notchiness when shifting, which driving enthusiasts would probably love.

[StLydia]

The Mazda3's transmission is truly worry-free. Our fleet has five 2.0L wedding cars that have run over 100,000 kilometers in three years without changing transmission fluid. Its 6AT is much more durable than German dual-clutch transmissions, especially during summer wedding trips when stuck in traffic with AC on and brakes pressed in D gear - the heat dissipation works remarkably well. Just be careful not to use wrong fluid - it requires Mazda's exclusive ATF-FZ certified oil. Last week when checking a female owner's car, we found she used generic transmission fluid at a small shop, causing cold gearshift hesitation. Another characteristic is that pressing the accelerator one-third down directly drops three gears, making overtaking particularly decisive.

[McGianna]

Having thoroughly experienced this 6AT transmission, what impressed me most was its power response. When starting from traffic lights with a light tap on the accelerator, the transmission directly locks into 2nd gear and revs up to 3000 RPM, producing that distinctive engine zoom sound. During weekend highway testing, it could still engage 6th gear at 80 km/h with just 1500 RPM, making it super fuel-efficient. Manufacturer data claims 87% transmission efficiency, almost matching manual transmissions. However, its shift logic gets confused during fully-loaded uphill climbs - it stubbornly stays in higher gears when it should downshift, making paddle downshifts more effective in such situations. Recommended transmission fluid change interval is 60,000 km - a simple 4-liter gravity drain suffices, as using a flush machine might potentially damage the valve body.