2019+ Mazda 3 owners... Any here?

Morning.

Looking at various cars at the mo, after a petrol / auto hatchback and am a fan of less popular options
Any Mazda3 owners with an opinion? I am reading the 180PS Skayactive-X engine can feel gutless for example, plus can't find many (any?) owners with the auto-trans either

But they look good and are far higher spec than a similarly priced Audi A3 so am still tempted.