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Mazda unveiled its compact car at the 2011 New York Auto Show with a mid-cycle refresh that not only does provide a refined exterior and interior layout, but also introduces a new engine that utilizes Mazda’s innovative SKYACTIV fuel-saving and performance-oriented technologies.
The new engine installation improves the Mazda3’s fuel economy by 17%, allowing it to go up to an impressive 40 mpg on the highway. "SKYACTIV is not just an engine; it is the next generation of advanced vehicle performance and efficiency," said Jim O’Sullivan, President and CEO, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO). "SKYACTIV embodies Mazda’s philosophy of engineering only vehicles that are fun to drive, satisfying to own and environmentally responsible; and there is no better vehicle to start with than the Mazda3, one of the most exciting sport compact cars on the road."
The Exterior & Interior:
The Mazda3 already has one of the most impressive designs for the compact car segment we have yet seen, but the 2012 model gets a more sophisticated and sporty look with a restyled front fascia and an updated five-point grille opening for both the sedan and hatchback styles. This new front end dims down the broad-mouthed grin the 3 has had in the past, hence as a result the Mazda3 looks more appealing to the eye. Mazda has also been working on the openings on the outside edge of the front bumper and have rounded out the fog lamps to smooth the front end even further which gives the car more aerodynamic shape.
The models that are equipped with SKYACTIV-G gasoline engines will also get an all-new engine cover featuring a deep blue metallic paint finish with black sections along either side. This is combined with headlamp units that are fitted with a transparent blue ring around the center and a badge featuring a "SKYACTIV" logo against a clear-blue background.
Under The Hood:
The most impressive and eye-catching feature for the revised Mazda3 is the new high-efficiency direct-injection SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter gasoline engine. The new engine has the capability to deliver a total of 155 HP at 6,000 rpm and 148 lb-ft of torque at 4,100 rpm, and will be mated to a standard SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual transmission or an optional SKYACTIV-Drive six-speed automatic transmission. The 2.0L engine also features a drive control system that utilizes coordinated controls of the engine and transmission.
The Mazda3 goes on easy on the fuel; the SKYACTIV engine gives a fuel economy of 27 mpg on the city and 39 mpg on the highway when it is equipped with the SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual transmission. If you are not satisfied with a 2.0L engine, Mazda will also be offering the usual MZR 2.5-liter engine that delivers a total of 167 hp at 6,000 rpm and 168 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. When equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, it delivers 20 mpg in the city and 28 on the highway. When equipped with a five-speed electronically-controlled automatic gearbox, it gets 22mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.
Price Tag:
Pricing for the 2012 Mazda3 has not been revealed yet, but we imagine the new SKYACTIV system will bump the price up a bit from the current starting price of $15,800 for the four door and $20,045 for the five door.
Mazda unveiled its compact car at the 2011 New York Auto Show with a mid-cycle refresh that not only does provide a refined exterior and interior layout, but also introduces a new engine that utilizes Mazda’s innovative SKYACTIV fuel-saving and performance-oriented technologies.
The new engine installation improves the Mazda3’s fuel economy by 17%, allowing it to go up to an impressive 40 mpg on the highway. "SKYACTIV is not just an engine; it is the next generation of advanced vehicle performance and efficiency," said Jim O’Sullivan, President and CEO, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO). "SKYACTIV embodies Mazda’s philosophy of engineering only vehicles that are fun to drive, satisfying to own and environmentally responsible; and there is no better vehicle to start with than the Mazda3, one of the most exciting sport compact cars on the road."
The Exterior & Interior:
The Mazda3 already has one of the most impressive designs for the compact car segment we have yet seen, but the 2012 model gets a more sophisticated and sporty look with a restyled front fascia and an updated five-point grille opening for both the sedan and hatchback styles. This new front end dims down the broad-mouthed grin the 3 has had in the past, hence as a result the Mazda3 looks more appealing to the eye. Mazda has also been working on the openings on the outside edge of the front bumper and have rounded out the fog lamps to smooth the front end even further which gives the car more aerodynamic shape.
The models that are equipped with SKYACTIV-G gasoline engines will also get an all-new engine cover featuring a deep blue metallic paint finish with black sections along either side. This is combined with headlamp units that are fitted with a transparent blue ring around the center and a badge featuring a "SKYACTIV" logo against a clear-blue background.
Under The Hood:
The most impressive and eye-catching feature for the revised Mazda3 is the new high-efficiency direct-injection SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter gasoline engine. The new engine has the capability to deliver a total of 155 HP at 6,000 rpm and 148 lb-ft of torque at 4,100 rpm, and will be mated to a standard SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual transmission or an optional SKYACTIV-Drive six-speed automatic transmission. The 2.0L engine also features a drive control system that utilizes coordinated controls of the engine and transmission.
The Mazda3 goes on easy on the fuel; the SKYACTIV engine gives a fuel economy of 27 mpg on the city and 39 mpg on the highway when it is equipped with the SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual transmission. If you are not satisfied with a 2.0L engine, Mazda will also be offering the usual MZR 2.5-liter engine that delivers a total of 167 hp at 6,000 rpm and 168 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. When equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, it delivers 20 mpg in the city and 28 on the highway. When equipped with a five-speed electronically-controlled automatic gearbox, it gets 22mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.
Price Tag:
Pricing for the 2012 Mazda3 has not been revealed yet, but we imagine the new SKYACTIV system will bump the price up a bit from the current starting price of $15,800 for the four door and $20,045 for the five door.
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