#197 2019 Mazda3 First Impressions; 2020 Ford Escape & Toyota Yaris Hatchback Announcements

We just purchased the all-new 2019 Mazda3 for our testing program, and we share our first impressions on the sedan - can it retain the fun driving dynamics of the last generation? We also discuss the recently unveiled 2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback and Ford Escape's chances of becoming bigger players in their respective segments. We also answer questions from our audience, including whether premium fuel will make a Ford F-150 run more efficiently, how to choose the right size tires, and how you know if the fuel you’re buying is considered top tier.

 

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SHOW NOTES

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01:14 - 2020 Ford Escape

 

06:25 - 2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback

 

10:07 - 2019 Mazda3 First Impressions

 

17:05 - Question #1: How Do I Know That I’m Buying Top Tier Fuel?

 

20:59 - Question #2: Right Tires For My Car and Should I Use Hydrogen For My Tires?

 

24:30 - Question #3: Will Higher Octane Gas Improve Fuel Economy?

 

27:36 - Question #4: Suggestions For A Rear-Wheel Drive Sporty Four-Door Sedan That Can Fit Child Seats?

 

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Redesigned 2020 Ford Escape Adds Tech, Loses Weight

https://www.consumerreports.org/suvs/2020-ford-escape-preview/

 

2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Gets Bigger and Adds Features

https://www.consumerreports.org/small-cars/2020-toyota-yaris-hatchback-preview/

 

Study Shows Top Tier Gasoline Worth the Extra Price

https://www.consumerreports.org/car-maintenance/study-shows-top-tier-gasoline-worth-extra-price/

 

2016 Scion iA Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3iEg9MlrVU

 

Mazda2 First Look

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glqayR8t240

 

2014 Mazda3 First Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAqcc5ykuKY

 

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