2012 Mazda Mazda3

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2012 Mazda Mazda3

Starting MSRP $15,200–$23,400

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Specifications

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Specifications shown for: s Touring 4dr Sedan

Engines

See Specs 167-hp, 2.5-liter I-4 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 6-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 5-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Standard 100-amp. alternator  
(40Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Quasi-dual stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Chrome tailpipe  
Available Sequential sport shift  
4.11 Axle ratio  
Available Axle ratio: 3.65  
Standard Front-wheel drive  

6-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

5-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Available Overdrive  
Available Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing electro-hydraulic power assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P205/50VR17.0 BSW performance AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 17" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 4 doors
Standard Power remote folding side-view door mirrors with turn signal indicator  
Standard Rear lip spoiler  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Standard Black grille  
Standard Chrome tip exhaust  

Convenience Features

Standard Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning  
Standard 1st row express open sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Standard Sunshade  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Mechanical trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Mechanical fuel remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Proximity key  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console with storage  
Standard Illuminated glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
1 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 2 12V DC power outlets  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front sport seats  
Standard 6-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Standard Manual height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Rear 60-40 bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Standard Rear seat center armrest  
Standard Cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Cloth door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Metal-look instrument panel insert, door panel insert  
Standard Leather/metal-look shift knob  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Standard Carpet front and rear floor mats  
Standard Metal-look interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Cargo light  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard 265W amplifier  
Centerpoint Digital signal processor  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 10 Bose speakers  
Standard Wireless phone connectivity  
Standard Window grid antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Projector beam halogen headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Ignition switch light  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Digital/analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard In-dash clock  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 3 ABS channels  
Standard Brake assist  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Rear child safety locks  
Standard Immobilizer  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard Anti-whiplash front head restraints  
Standard 2 rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-4 Engine type  
152 cu.in. Engine displacement  
167-hp @ 6,000 rpm Engine horsepower  
168 lbs.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.5" x 3.9" Engine bore x stroke  
9.70 to 1 Compression ratio  
15.9 gal. Fuel tank capacity
20 mpg Fuel economy city  
28 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.28 Drag coefficient  
3,046 lbs. Curb weight  
180.9" Exterior length  
69.1" Exterior body width  
57.9" Exterior height  
103.9" Wheelbase  
60.2" Front tread  
59.6" Rear tread  
17.1' Turning radius  
4.7" Ground clearance (min.)  
42.0" Front legroom  
36.2" Rear legroom  
38.1" Front headroom  
37.4" Rear headroom  
53.7" Front hiproom  
52.2" Rear hiproom  
54.9" Front shoulder room  
54.0" Rear shoulder room  
94.1 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
11.8 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
11.8 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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