Introducing the first North American application of the new Mazda fuel and results-oriented technology, the brand as the refreshed 2012 Mazda3 SKYACTIV arrives in U.S. showrooms.
Available in two four-door sedan and five-door hatchback body style, the 2012 Mazda starts at U.S. $ 15 200 (all prices listed here do not include $ 795 destination charge).
All models have a minor style such as the review of a five-point grille opening, front and rear bumpers and new design alloy wheels, while interior changes include new colors and finishing options.
Based on the 2012 Mazda3 sedan equipped with a SV 148-horsepower 2.0-liter engine liters and a manual transmission is priced at $ 15 200, while the best equipped in Sport Sedan starts at $ 16.845, and available option with a five-speed automatic.
For a set of technologies SKYACTIV go to the Mazda3 i Touring and Grand Touring models are powered by the engine of the new company SKYACTIV-G gasoline 2.0-liter that produces 155 horsepower and 148 lb- standing partner.
Mazda says the new engine delivers a power of 5% more than the standard 2.0-liter MZR engine and maximum torque of 10%, 15% low to midrange torque and fuel economy by up to 21% better with a EPA notes 40mpg on the highway.
MSRP is $ 18 450 for the Mazda3 i Touring Sedan and $ 18 950 for the Mazda3 i Touring sedan that 39mpg on the highway. The Mazda3 i better equipped Grand Touring Sedan models from $ 22 300 five-door models of U.S. $ 22 800.
Both the i Touring and Grand Touring are available with the new SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual transmission or the new SKYACTIV-Drive six-speed automatic priced at $ 850 MSRP.
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