2012 Mazda MAZDA3 - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 6 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2012 Mazda Mazda3 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...SkyActiv logos appear in locations such as on the shift knob. The fabric seat upholstery on both lower and higher trim levels has different patterns. Under the Hood With the addition of SkyActiv, the Mazda3 now offers three engines. The base is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder known as MZR, which produces 148 horsepower and teams with a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic for EPA-estimated mileage of 25/33 mpg city/highway and 24/33 mpg, respectively. The standard engine in the hatchback and in sedans of the Sport trim level and higher is a 167-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder that works with a... |
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2011 Mazda Mazda3 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Optional moonroof Optional rear spoiler Optional xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights and LED taillights Interior The previous Mazda3's cabin was starting to show its age, but the redesigned interior for 2010 features significant revisions that result in a contemporary cabin. The gauges have red illumination, and there's a dash-top screen that shows radio and air-conditioning settings. With the optional navigation system, the Mazda3 gets another screen for map information. The navigation system is operated by a cluster of buttons on the right side of the steering wheel. With front bucket... |
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2011 Mazda Mazda3 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Drivetrains Compared Engine 2.0L four-cylinder 2.5L four-cylinder 2.3L turbo four-cylinder Availability Sedan Sedan, hatchback Hatchback Horsepower (@ rpm) 148 @ 6,500 167 @ 6,000 263 @ 5,500 Torque (lbs.-ft., @ rpm) 135 @ 4,500 168 @ 4,000 280 @ 3,000 Transmissions Five-speed manual, five-speed automatic Six-speed manual, five-speed automatic Six-speed manual EPA combined MPG 27 (auto), 28 (manual) 25 (auto), 23 (manual) 21 Fuel Regular Regular Premium Source: Automaker and EPA data The Mazdaspeed3 has 18-inch wheels and a performance-tuned suspension. There's less up-and-down movement on... |
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2012 Mazda Mazda3 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...It is an engineering feat hailed by automotive enthusiasts and engineers and condemned by environmentalists, who want more attention paid to fuel economy and less to performance. But small, fast and frugal is a trend on ample display at the 2012 Washington Auto Show, now underway at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, and at other U.S. and global automotive displays this year. A leader in that race is this week’s subject automobile, the 2012 Mazda3 with Skyactiv technology, also on display in Washington. It is a motorized contradiction in terms. Despite a modest facelift for the... |
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2012 Mazda Mazda3 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Competitors like the Chevrolet Cruze and Hyundai Elantra marry ride and handling better. The Mazda still wins for outright fun, but comfort-minded drivers should look elsewhere. The Inside Cabin quality is competitive overall, but cars like the Cruze, Elantra and the forthcoming Dodge Dart are pushing ahead. The Mazda's dashboard panels have upscale textures and padded surfaces; unfortunately, the doors and anything below eye level look considerably cheaper. Still, most controls are high quality, and the dashboard's shallow rake leaves the interior feeling roomy. Our test car's basic cloth... |
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2011 Mazda Mazda3 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Move the seat farther back and we would have needed to contort my daughter's legs to get her to fit in the backseat. The in-door storage bins in the front doors had enough room to hold two water bottles plus other skinny stuff such as some trash and snack bags. The rear doors had just enough room for one bottle of water each. This was enough room to keep extra water bottles close at hand for the trip home from the golf course. A fold-down armrest with extra cupholders was a nice plus in the rear seat. The center console was just the right size for containing a few baggies of snacks, and the... |
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