What is the SkyActiv model on a Mazda 3?
SkyActiv models are distinguished only by a small badge on the right side of the hatch (or trunk), a blue engine cover, and blue instrument lighting (instead of the base cars’ gray lighting).
Is the 2012 Mazda 3 a good car?
The bandwagon is unstoppable, and now Mazda has a seat on board. The 2012 Mazda3’s refinement issues will linger until the car gets a full redesign, but its driving fun and fuel efficiency keep the car competitive.
What’s the top speed of a Mazda 3?
In its test results for the 2004 Mazda3 five-door with the 2.3-litre engine, Car and Driver magazine reported a 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) acceleration time of 7.4 seconds and a governor-limited top speed of 190 km/h (118 mph). Car and Driver documented the acceleration of a 2007 Mazda3 four-door sedan.
What’s the name of the new Mazda 3?
The Mazda3 was completely redesigned a couple of years ago, with more expressive sheetmetal and a smoother, more upgraded interior feel. But the 3’s freakshow grin was more often maligned than appreciated, and for 2012 it gets resculpted into more of a relaxed smirk.
What kind of mpg does Mazda Skyactiv get?
Of greater note: The Skyactiv sedan is rated at the magical 40-mpg-highway mark—28 in the city—when paired with the new six-speed Skyactiv automatic; increases of 7 and 4 mpg, respectively, from last year’s 2.0 with a five-speed auto.
What kind of car is the 2012 Mazda 3?
The 2012 Mazda 3 is available in four-door sedan and hatchback body styles. Both are available in 3i and 3s trims that are further broken into subtrims. The high-performance Mazdaspeed 3 is reviewed separately. The 3i SV and Sport trims are available only on the sedan.
How much does a Mazda 3 I cost?
The 3 i’s midline Touring trim unlocks the Skyactiv powertrain. It starts at $19,495 for the manual sedan, plus another $850 for the auto. With this efficient and fun-to-drive package, Mazda gets its 3 back in good shape. Maybe that’s why it’s still smiling.
What kind of air conditioning does a Mazda 3 have?
The Sport adds air-conditioning, power locks, keyless entry and an outside temperature display. The rest of the Mazda 3 trims are available on both the sedan and hatchback.