What kind of engine is in the Mazda 3?
It comes with Mazda’s Skyactiv-G 2.0-liter, direct-injection gasoline engine, and Skyactiv-Drive 6-speed automatic or Skyactiv-MT 6-speed manual transmission.
What kind of engine does a Mazda 3 have?
Because the Mazda3 was redesigned for 2010, including a lighter stiffer chassis and new interior, there aren’t a lot of other changes for 2012. For 2012, the old 2.0-liter engine remains in the base model. The 2.5-liter engine in the up-level s models is unchanged as is the 2.3-liter turbocharged Mazdaspeed3. Mazda makes a claim for the new 3.
What kind of mileage does a 2012 Mazda3 get?
The big change for 2012 is the introduction of a new 2.0-liter engine that gets Mazda’s SkyActiv treatment, delivering a terrific 28 miles per gallon in the city, 40 mpg on the highway. In fact, during one good run with that engine, we got 43.7 mpg.
What are the specs of a Mazda 2.2 Skyactiv-D?
The 2.2 SkyActiv-D (the SH-VPTR and SH-VPTS) is the 2.2-liter turbo-diesel engine that is based on its predecessor – the MZR-CD. The main difference is that the new engine has a reduced compression ratio. It dropped from 16.3 to 14, and this number is pretty low for diesel engine and almost the same as SkyActiv petrol engines have.
When does the new Mazda 3 come out?
Mazda has announced that the first recipient of its new SKYACTIV four-cylinder engine will be the face-lifted 2012 Mazda 3, set to debut at the New York auto show in April.
How much horsepower does a 2012 Mazda 3 have?
Engine Torque 148 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm Base engine size 2.0 l Horsepower 155 hp @ 6000 rpm Turning circle 34.2 ft. Valves 16
What kind of gas mileage does a Mazda3 get?
With the Skyactiv engine, the Mazda3 averages up to 28/40 mpg city/highway, according to the EPA, which is great for an affordable small car. Of its numerous engine choices, many reviewers prefer the Mazda3’s 155-horsepower engine because it delivers excellent fuel economy and is still one of the most powerful and refined engines in the class.
What kind of technology does the Mazda 3 have?
The 2012 Mazda 3 takes a leadership role in automotive engineering with what Mazda is calling SkyActiv technology, ‘an engineering philosophy that starts with a blank slate and open mind.’
What’s the current price of a Mazda 3?
Current prices range from $5,970 to $18,990 for the 3 Neo and 3 MPS, respectively. Interested in a Mazda 3? Disclaimer: Glass’s Information Services (GIS) and Cox Australia Media Solutions Pty Ltd t/a carsguide.com.au (carsguide) provide this information based on data from a range of sources including third parties.