2012 Mazda 3 Review

2012 Mazda 3

Overviews
Mazda3 has long been one of the most funs to drive compacts on the market, this year also brings some new trim levels, the availability of the hatchback body shape was developed, A Few revisions to the exterior and interior styling, additional standard equipment for most trim levels. , A lot of small cars that do not have a fuel economy rating of rapid highest in the class. Mazda3 is one of them

2012 Mazda 3 is available in the four-door sedan and hatchback body styles. Both are available in 3i and 3s trim Further Divided into sub trim. High performance speed Mazda 3 is the last of its own.

Mazda3 interior design and quality materials, not as a class leader. However, even if the dog is not over, it did not make it as a mangy dog. Even the lowest trim level features soft-touch surface, while the Grand Touring model offers luxury and comfort adequate supplies to keep pace in the premium compact car called the other. Some Might find a bit complicated stereo controls or the optional navigation system a bit boring, however. The last small screen and wheel-mounted buttons that the make for a clunky interface, but at least it is relatively inexpensive.

Performance
Has a Mazda3 2012 Nearly perfect performance for a class; they feel disappointed that the union of efficiency and power is not paired with an increased passenger and cargo space. For 2012, Mazda has made both fans and eco-conscious with the new Sky-G engine, automatic transmission is paired either all-new six-speed manual or new six-speed. This engine makes 155 horsepower feels respected and very smooth and responsive, but it runs about 20 percent of the far-gallon gas with fuel economy ratings of up to 40 highway mpg.

Fuel economy is also experiencing an increase of comes at the expense of power. Skyactiv new machine, the slot the between the four-cylinder engine and 2.5 liter 2.0 liter accumulation, offers more power than the Hyundai Elantra and Chevy Cruze Eco - two cars also hit the 40 mpg threshold. Only the Ford Focus sports a better combination of power and fuel economy, but only achieved 40 mpg highway in accordance with the Super Fuel Economy package.

Safety
All 2012 Mazda3 comes standard with ABS disc brakes, stability and traction control, brake assist, front side airbags and side curtain airbags. A blind spot warning system is needed optional on the Grand Touring trim. In brake tests Edmunds, Sports 3i stops from 60 mph in 135 feet a little longer. 3s better stop within 123 feet.

Competitors
There is a small car in the class that can match the performance of the Mazda3, but the Volkswagen Golf can. Do you want more passenger and cargo places, Should you give it some agility Mazda3. Chevrolet Cruze has a good performance and lots of passenger and luggage space than the Mazda3 sedan. Will also have Eco Cruze models with a fuel economy rating equivalent to the new Mazda engine.