The SKYACTIV's the limit in the most advanced MAZDA3 ever.
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the 2012 MAZDA3 delivers an advanced new powertrain, a sleek new face
and an impressive new list of features.
More than almost any other manufacturer, Mazda has never been one
to shy away from innovation and progress, particularly if that progress
results in dramatic improvements to the overall driving experience. The
latest Mazda introduction, a mid-generation, 2012 model-year update of
the MAZDA3, serves as the perfect example; instead of resting on the
laurels of a wildly popular compact sedan and hatchback, Mazda
fine-tuned the car's styling, upgraded its feature list and integrated
groundbreaking new SKYACTIV® performance technology.
So,
what's SKYACTIV? In the simplest sense, it's the future of Mazda
performance: Advanced, innovative engine, transmission and vehicle body
and chassis technologies that work smarter and faster to deliver more
power, better responsiveness and dramatically greater fuel efficiency to
already inspired Mazda models. In addition to the spirited and popular
2.0-liter MZR engine, new 2012 sedans and hatchbacks will get an
all-new, high-efficiency SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter option.More than four pounds lighter than the MZR, the SKYACTIV-G
integrates dual sequential valve timing and advanced injection and
combustion technology to deliver 155 hp (an increase of about five
percent) and 148 lb/ft of torque (a 10 percent improvement) through a
standard SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual transmission, or short-shifting
SKYACTIV-Drive six-speed auto. And where the outgoing MAZDA3 made about
33 highway mpg, the SKYACTIV-equipped model will offer fuel economy
improved by an incredible 21 percent to 40 mpg; (because of weight and
aerodynamics, 2012 hatchbacks top out at 38 mpg).
Mazda engineers design and test each model to ensure optimum
connection between car and driver; it's the palpable difference between a
Mazda and its closest competitors, and the driving force behind
everything from weight shaving to gear transitions. With that in mind,
the 2012 MAZDA3 gets a new Electro-Hydraulic Power Assist Steering
System and specially tuned damping to ensure more nimble, more
responsive handling with substantially more feedback and control. A more
rigid and reinforced body sports more stability around corners, and
SKYACTIV-G models get a special drive control system that regulates the
distribution of torque, making acceleration more precise and far more
rewarding than ever before.
Outside the hood, the 2012 MAZDA3 gets something of a facelift; the
newest evolution sees a revised, sculpted front fascia with a more
refined grille design, rounded foglamps and a more aerodynamic bumper
and underbody. Minor changes streamline the popular sedan and hatchback,
lowering drag coefficient by seven percent over the outgoing model, and
complementing the new 16- and 17-inch wheel options nicely. An Adaptive
Front-lighting System is now optional, and integrates auto-leveling
xenon headlamps for superior visibility around corners.
Inside, the cabin of the newest MAZDA3 gets some upgrades of its
own, designed with a considerate eye toward sporty refinement. A sleek
black instrument panel, satin-polished accents and revised, easily read
colors on the Multi Information Display and LCD screen modernize the
well-appointed dash, and SKYACTIV models get special backlighting and an
optional new shiftknob with satin-polish plating and a more comfortable
grip. All 2012 models also get the option of a new Blind Spot
Monitoring System, and in addition to the substantially reinforced
frame, see standard Dynamic Stability and Traction Control, antilock
brakes with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and six airbags.
With groundbreaking new powertrain technology and more refinement
inside and out, 2012 is shaping up to be an outstanding year for the
MAZDA3. The SKYACTIV is truly the limit.