Mazda 3 2012 I Grand Touring With Skyactiv on 2040-cars
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the MAZDA3 2012 continues to be available in both sedan and 4-door
hatchback body styles. Buyers have their choice between i, s and new
SkyActiv versions. The car was completely redesigned for the 2010 model
year, so updates for 2012 are modest, but important. Styling has been
updated slightly, with a redesigned grille and rear valence, but the
biggest news is an all-new high-efficiency engine combination under the
hood.The 3 starts with a 148-horsepower 2.0L 4-cylinder engine when
ordered with the i package. Order the s and you get a 2.5L
167-horsepower 4-cylinder engine. The all-new SkyActiv package features a
special 2.0L 4-cylinder engine, making 155 horsepower. Finally, at the
top of the range, the MazdaSpeed 3 returns with a turbocharged 2.3L
4-cylinder engine, making 263 horsepower. The i comes equipped with
either a 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission, while 2.5L
models get a 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic. SkyActiv buyers have
their choice of manual or automatic 6-speeds, and the MazdaSpeed 3 is
only available with the performance-oriented 6-speed manual. Mileage
figures come in at 25/33 mpg for the manual-equipped i, while the manual
s is rated at 20/28 mpg. Automatic SkyActiv versions achieve an
impressive 28/40 mpg, according to Mazda.The new SkyActiv package works
via a lighter combination of parts (4.4 pounds lighter than the 2.0L
engine), special multi-port fuel injectors for better fuel spray inside
each cylinder, specially designed pistons that allow shorter combustion
times and dual sequential valve timing. Mazda says the new engine
features a new drive control system as well, which helps to let the
engine and transmission work better as a combination, giving the car
much better reaction to driver input.The i comes in SV, Sport and
Touring trims, while the s sedan and hatchback can be fitted in Touring
or Grand Touring trims. SkyActiv is available in both hatchback and
sedan body styles. Overall, the 3 continues to be practical small car,
with enough room for four adults when required.Standard safety features
include advanced front airbags, side-impact airbags, side-curtain
airbags, stability control, and traction control. An optional blind spot
monitoring system is available as well, but only on Grand Touring
models fitted with the Technology Package. Base models come with cloth
upholstery, power mirrors and windows, tilt/telescopic steering column,
60/40 split folding rear bench seat and AM/FM/CD stereo. The i Touring
adds niceties like air conditioning, cruise control, power locks,
keyless entry, and electronic stability control. The s Touring and s
Grand Touring come equipped with a sunroof and 10-speaker Bose audio.
The Technology package consists of in-dash navigation, satellite radio,
rain-sensing wipers, Bluetooth, HomeLink garage door opener, keyless
entry and starting, and bi-xenon headlamps that turn with steering
input.
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