All 2012 Mazda 3 Experts' Reviews
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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 15,895 - 23,845
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Avg Price
Used
$ 17,296
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Review details
| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (90%) |
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| Accessories (86%) |
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| Space and Access (84%) |
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| Comfort (80%) |
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| Performance (85%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (80%) |
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| Safety (82%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (70%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (70%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (70%) |
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| Driving position (70%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (70%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (70%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (90%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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Limited availibility of SKYACTIV technology
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Simplistic passenger cabin
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Fuel efficient
Quiet
Good audio system
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (80%) |
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| Accessories (78%) |
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| Space and Access (76%) |
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| Comfort (77%) |
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| Performance (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (80%) |
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| Safety (85%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (70%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (70%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (70%) |
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| Driving position (70%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (70%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (70%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (90%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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Mazda3 Sport a bit cramped for a family
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Limited cargo space with rear seat up
Plain-looking interior
Heater is good in cold weather, but could be better
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Great exterior design
Outstanding exterior colours
Good handling
Efficient engine
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (82%) |
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| Accessories (74%) |
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| Space and Access (78%) |
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| Comfort (75%) |
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| Performance (82%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (75%) |
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| Safety (85%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (80%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (80%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (70%) |
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| General ergonomics (70%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (80%) |
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| Sound system (70%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (80%) |
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| Rear space and access (70%) |
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| Cargo space and access (80%) |
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| Storage capacity (80%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (70%) |
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| Driving position (70%) |
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| Suspension and ride (80%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (80%) |
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| Fuel consumption (90%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (80%) |
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| Handling (80%) |
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| Braking (70%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (70%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (90%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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SKYACTIV technology only available on GS trim
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No yellow lights
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Incredible fuel economy
Responsive steering
Short, smooth shifts
Lower base price than last year
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