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2012 Mazda Mazda3

2012 Mazda Mazda3

The 2012 Mazda3 made its U.S. debut at the New York International Auto Show. Face-lifted with an even more refined exterior and interior, the 2012 Mazda3 also is the first application in North America of Mazda's Skyactiv fuel-saving and performance-oriented technologies, achieving 40 mpg on the highway. The Mazda3 model is Mazda's best-selling vehicle worldwide and accounts for nearly half of all Mazda sales in the United States, making the vehicle a prime candidate for introducing Skyactiv to consumers looking for dynamic performance coupled with high fuel efficiency. (continued below)

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Refreshed 2012 Mazda3 Achieves Highest MPG of Any Mazda

Source: Mazda | Published: Sun Apr 24, 2011

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Redesigned for the 2010 model year, the refreshed 2012 Mazda3 is Mazda's first application of Skyactiv technologies in North America, receiving an all-new Skyactiv-G gasoline engine as well as the all-new Skyactiv-Drive six-speed automatic transmission and all-new Skyactiv-MT six-speed manual transmission. It also features improved sporty driving dynamics, responsive handling and a comfortable cabin space. The exterior design also has been refined to express a bolder stance, alongside new interior appointments creating additional functionality without sacrificing the touch-and-feel quality. Additional safety features complete the package.

Engaging, Efficient Exterior

This mid-generation evolution of the Mazda3 also extends to its exterior design. The current model's rich expression and bold stance has been updated to deliver a well-toned look that conveys even higher quality and curb appeal. Increased aerodynamics and stylized features give the 2012 Mazda3 a more sophisticated look, blending seamlessly with functionality.

The 2012 Mazda3's exterior appearance ultimately features a more taut impression with a new front fascia and updated five-point grille opening for both sedan and hatchback styles. New design characteristics include more delicately sculpted forms around the openings on the outside edge of the front bumper and a rounded fog lamp shape (changed from the horizontally-wide version of the current model).

Mazda3 sedan and hatchback models equipped with Skyactiv-G gasoline engines will be further distinguished with exclusive elements, such as an all-new engine cover featuring a deep blue metallic paint finish with black sections along either side; headlamp units outfitted with a transparent blue ring around the center lens to emphasize the vehicle's distinctive character; and a badge featuring a "Skyactiv" logo against a clear-blue background.

The devil truly is in the details, and Mazda's engineers didn't miss a single one. The end result is a 0.27 Cd for the sedan (Skyactiv-equipped model only), an approximately seven-percent improvement over the 0.29 Cd of current models. The hatchback version has a 0.29 Cd (Skyactiv-equipped model only), also an approximately seven-percent increase over the 0.31 Cd of current models.

The refreshed exterior look is completed with all-new 16- and 17-inch aluminum wheel designs. The 16-inch wheel (on all Skyactiv models) now features 10 twisted-surface spokes, increased from the current model's seven-spoke design, and the 17-inch wheel (on 2.5-liter s models) is characterized by enlarged openings between each spoke, creating a look that adds to a lighter yet more dynamic feel. Designs for the 16-inch steel wheels and 18-inch aluminum wheels remain unchanged.

Mazda Mazda3: Review (2/2)

Specifications
Key: AT - automatic transmission, MT - manual transmission, F/R/AWD - front/rear/all wheel drive
Powertrain
Type I4
Displacement 122 cu in (1999 cc)
Power 155 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque 148 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm
Redline n/a
Driveline Front Wheel Drive
Transmission 6 Speed Manual (Std.)
  6 Speed Automatic (Opt.)
Brakes & Tires
Brakes Front - Rear Ventilated Discs - Solid Discs
Tire Size Front - Rear n/a
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length n/a
Width n/a
Height n/a
Curb Weight n/a
Performance
0-60 mph n/a
1/4 Mile n/a
60-0 Braking n/a
Top Speed n/a
Fuel Economy
EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway MT: 27/38 mpg
  AT: 28/38 mpg
Origin & Price
Origin Japan
Base Retail Price (MSRP) $18,950

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