2012 Mazda Mazda3 review
Mazda Mazda3 highlights
Customer rating
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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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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
2012 Mazda Mazda3 FAQ
The 2012 Mazda Mazda3 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- I Touring: 28 MPG City and 39 MPG Highway
- I Grand Touring: 28 MPG City and 40 MPG Highway
- I Sport: 25 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
- S Touring: 22 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- S Grand Touring: 22 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- I SV: 25 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
- Mazdaspeed: 18 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
The Mazda Mazda3 received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Mazda Mazda3 as 14 out of 46 among Compact Car
The 2012 Mazda Mazda3 has received an average 4.5 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2012 Mazda Mazda3, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Reviews.
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