Username:
Password:
Forgot your password ? click here
(Cancel)
  • Auto123.com
  • Racing
  • V12
  • Moto123.com
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
Auto123.com - Automotive Instinct
Auto123.comCanada•Français
Where are you from? auto123
      |  Cancel
 
Oops! Your postal code does not seem to exist on earth. Can you try again?
  • Open a session
  • Become a member!
Forgot your password?
 
New Used Reviews News Parts & Maintenance Racing Photos & videos
  • Home
  • Mazda
  • 3
  • 2012
  • Overview
  • Bookmark This Vehicle
  • Find a car
  • Find a dealer
  • Car Quote
  • Promotions
  • Loan & Financing
  • Build your car
  • Compare cars
  • Buying Guide
  • Financial Calculator
  • Top 10's
Related
  • Photos & videos
  • Videos
  • Sell your vehicle
  • Car Recalls
Community
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • RSS Feeds
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Youtube

2012 Mazda 3

  • Overview
  • Reviews
  • Specifications
  • Consumer Ratings
  • Car Builder
  • Compare
  • Photos
  • Shop & Price
[X] Close
Standard Equipment
Suspension and Steering
Front Anti-Roll Bar Front stabilizer bar
Front Suspension Front independent suspension
Rear Anti-Roll Bar Rear stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension Independent rear suspension
Spare Tire compact spare tire
Power Steering Electro-hydraulic power assisted rack and pinion steering
Turning Circle 10.4-meter turning circle diameter
Tires 205/55R16 tires
Wheel Type 16'' alloy wheels
 
Seating Interior
Rear Center Armrest Fold-down rear center armrest
Floor Console Center console with lid
Number of Cup Holders 4 cupholders and 4 bottle holders
Front Seatback Storage Map Pockets Passenger's side seat back pocket
Front Seat Type Bucket front seats
Heated Seats Heated front seats
Outside Temperature Gauge Outside temperature display
Floor Mats Front and rear floor mats
Seat Trim Cloth seats
Shifter Knob Trim Leather-wraped shift knob
Steering Wheel Trim Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Folding Rear Seats 60/40 split rear folding bench
Seating Capacity 5-passenger seating capacity
 
Extras
Blue light on the temperature gauge in the meterset for low engine temperature
Passenger assist grips (3)
Driver-side footrest
Speed sensing door locks
Silver finish on inner door handle
Illuminated glove compartment
 
Power Train
Engine Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16-valve
Stability Control Stability control system
Traction Control Traction control
Transmission 5 speed manual transmission
 
Safety
Anti-Theft Alarm Anti-theft alarm system
Ignition Disable Engine immobilizer
Anti-Lock Brakes 4-wheel ABS
Brake Type 4 wheel disc brakes
Electronic brake force distribution Electronic brake force distrbution
 
Exterior
Door Handles Body-color door handles
Grille Black grille
Exterior Decoration Exterior Decoration: Sporty exhaust outlet garnish
Exterior Mirror Colour Body-color exterior mirrors
Heated Exterior Mirrors Heated exterior mirrors
Headlight Auto-Off Auto-off headlights
Headlight Type Halogen headlamps
Rear Window Defroster Rear window defroster
 
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditionning Air conditioning with cabin air filter
AM/FM Stereo AM/FM stereo radio with auxiliary audio jack
Remote Audio Controls Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Single CD CD/MP3 player
Number of Speakers 4 speakers and 2 tweeters
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Bluetooth wireless technology
Cruise Control Cruise control
Illuminated Entry Illiminated entry
Reading Light Front reading lamps
Driver Vanity Mirror Driver side vanity mirror
Passenger Vanity Mirror Front passenger-side vanity mirror
Rear View Mirror Day/night rear vew mirror
Power Door Locks Power door locks
Power Outlet 2 12-volt power outlets
Power Windows Power windows with driver one-touch down feature
Rear Heating Rear heater ducts
Fuel Door Operation Remote fuel release
Remote Keyless Entry Remote keyless entry and trunk release
Steering Wheel Adjustment Manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel
Trunk/Hatch Operation Remote trunk release
Trunk Light Trunk light
Front Wipers Rain-sensing intermittent windshield wiper

2012 Mazda 3 Overview

  • Photos
Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 15,795 - 24,895
Avg Price Used
Based on our classified price
$ 13,931
  • Build it
  • Compare
  • Get a quote
  • Equipment

2012 Mazda 3 Trims

Trim MSRP Options
3 GX $ 15,795
Get a quote
Build it
Equipment
3 GS $ 18,495
Get a quote
Build it
Equipment
3 GS-SKY $ 19,195
Get a quote
Build it
Equipment
3 GT $ 24,895
Get a quote
Build it
Equipment

2012 Mazda 3 Highlight Specifications

  • Technical Specs
  • Equipment
  • Safety
GENERAL INFORMATION
 2012 Mazda 3 GS
TypeSedan
Passengers5
Doors4
PRICE
 3 GS
Price$ 18,495
Transport and PDI$ 1,595
MECHANICAL
 3 GS
Engine2.0L L4 DOHC 16-valve
HP (hp@rpm)148 @ 6500
Torque (lb.ft@rpm)135 @ 4500
Transmission5 speed manual
Opt. Transmission #15 speed automatic
Brakes4-wheel disc
ABS4-wheel ABS
Power SteeringStd
Front SuspensionIndependent
Rear SuspensionIndependent
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
 3 GS
Air ConditioningStd
Cruise ControlStd
Power LocksStd
Remote Keyless EntryStd
Power WindowsStd
Power Mirrors-
Adjustable SteeringManual tilt / telescopic
SunroofOpt
FUEL CONSUMPTION
 3 GS
Manual Transmission
city / highway
(L/100 km)
8.1 / 5.9
Automatic Transmission
city / highway
(L/100 km)
8.7 / 6.0
DIMENSIONS, CAPACITY AND WEIGHT
 3 GS
Length (mm)4,595
Width (mm)1,755
Height (mm)1,470
Wheelbase (mm)2,641
Curbweight (kg)1,304
Trunk Size (L)335
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)55
CO2 EMISSIONS
 3 GS
Manual Transmission (KG/year)3266
Automatic Transmission (KG/year)3450
WARRANTIES
 3 GS
General
(years / km)
3 / 80,000
Powertrain
(years / km)
5 / 100,000
Perforation Corrosion
(years / km)
5 / Unlimited
Roadside Assistance
(years / km)
3 / Unlimited
Emissions
(years / km)
8 / 128,000
COLOURS
 3 GS
 
 
black mica
 
 
indigo lights mica
 
 
newport slate metallic
 
 
sky blue mica
 
 
graphite mica
 
 
aluminum metallic mica
 
 
velocity red
 
 
crystal white pearl
More specifications
Click here for the full list of standard equipment for the 2012 Mazda 3 GS
WHEELS AND TIRES
 2012 Mazda 3 GS
Tires205/55R16
Wheel TypeAlloy wheels
SEATS
 3 GS
TrimCloth seats
Heated SeatsDriver and passenger
SOUND SYSTEM
 3 GS
AM/FM RadioStd
with cassette-
with CDStd
More specifications
SAFETY
 2012 Mazda 3 GS
Driver Airbag-
Passenger Airbag-
Traction ControlStd
Stability ControlStd
Alarm SystemStd
Anti-theft SystemStd
More specifications

Auto journalist & Consumer Ratings

Auto123 Experts
79%
(2 ratings)
Read editor review
Consumer Rating
93%
(2 ratings)
Review this car

Mazda 3 Offers

Get a free quote
Mazda 3 promotions
Mazda 3 dealerships
Build your own Mazda 3
Find Tires

Similar to 2012 Mazda 3

2012 Kia Forte
Starting at $ 18,495
  • Overview
  • Photos
2012 Chevrolet Cruze
Starting at $ 18,755
  • Overview
  • Photos
2012 Nissan Sentra
Starting at $ 18,878
  • Overview
  • Photos

Help Navigation Menu

New vehicles

  • Find a car
  • Find a dealer
  • Promotions
  •  
  • Build your car
  • Compare cars

Maintenance

  • Tires
  • Maintenance schedule
  • Car recalls

Used vehicles

  • Advanced search
  • Car recalls
  • See our promotions
  • Compare cars

Photos & videos

  • See our photos & videos
  • Reviews
  • Autoshows
  • Racing

Reviews

  • Read our car reviews

News

  • Read our news & events
Auto123.comCanada•Français
Where are you from? auto123
      |  Cancel
 
Oups! Your postal code does not seem to exist on earth. Can you try again?
X Fermer
Why do we ask?
  • Promotion offers ear you
  • To give you local rates on pricing
  • For relevant searches
  • Local advertising
Where are you from?
Postal code: (first 3 digits)
Your current location: ,US
Auto123.com
Leading Canadian Automotive Portal
Where are you from?
Postal code: (first 3 digits)
Why do we ask?
  • Promotions near you
  • Local rates on pricing
  • Relevant searches
  • Local advertising
Close this window

About Auto123.com

  • Learn more about auto123.com
  • Advertise with us
  • Job offers
  • Partners
  • Contact us

Like

  • Follow @auto123
  •  Consult our videos on YouTube
  •  Watch our photos on Flickr
  •  Our RSS Feeds
  •  Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Back to home page
  • Site map
  • Send your feedback  
  • Report a bug  
  • Auto123.com
  • Racing
  • V12
  • Moto123.com
  • © 2000-2012 Auto123.com  •  All rights reserved.
  • Terms of use
  • Confidentiality policy