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2012 Mazda Mazda3 review

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Mazda Mazda3 highlights

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

18 city, 25 highway, 21 combined

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What is new for the 2012 Mazda Mazda3?

  • The Mazda3 is available in a variety of new trims, including the I Grand Touring, I Sport, I SV, I Touring, S Grand Touring, and S Touring.
  • The I and S trims have been discontinued for 2012.
  • Mazda3 trims have been upgraded with Navigation System as standard equipment this year.
  • No A/C, Blind Spot Monitor, Leatherette Seats, and Memory Seat(s) features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The Mazdaspeed trim now comes with BOSE Sound System as standard equipment.

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Ratings & reliability

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RepairPal gave the Mazda Mazda3 an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Mazda Mazda3 15th out of 46 among Compact Cars.

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Mazda Mazda3 features and specs

I Touring 2WD 4D Hatchback

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Manual Transmission
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • BOSE Sound System
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Traction Control

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

155

Torque (ft-lbs)

148

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

14.5

Wheelbase

103.9"

Overall length

177.4"

Width

69.1"

Height

57.9"

Leg room

F 42"/R 36.2"

Head room

F 38.9"/R 38"

Front tires

P205/55HR16

Rear tires

P205/55HR16

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Manual 6

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