One of my friends has bought a Mazda 3 and I would likely to write about it.
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Mazda 3 is a compact car manufactured in Japan by Maza Motor Corporation and being introduced in 2004 replacing the Mazda Familia. A second generation of Mazda 3 being introduced in 2010 after unveiled at late 2008.
Back to 2012 Mazda 3, it is a newly optional 2.0 liter engine debuts and delivers more horsepower and higher fuel economy than the last 2.0 liter engine. It bring several new trim levels, expander availability of the hatchback body style, slight revisions to exterior and interior styling and additional standard equipment for most trim levels.
The Mazda 3 sedan and hatchback are features new ‘Skyactiv’ powertrain component with 2.0 liter four cylinder engine paired to either a new six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The new Skyactiv engine slots between the carryover 2.0 liter and 2.5 liter four cylinder engines that boasts more power than e Hyundai Elantra and Chevy Cruze Eco — two cars that also hit the 40 mpg threshold. Only the Ford Focus sports a better combination of power and fuel economy, but it only achieves 40 mpg highway with its Super Fuel Economy package.
The 2012 Mazda 3 is available in four door sedan and hatchback body styles. The 3i SV and Sport trims are available only on the sedan. The SV comes sparsely equipped with 16-inch steel wheels, power mirrors, power windows, a height-adjustable driver seat, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a 60/40 split-folding rear seat and a four-speaker sound system with a CD player, auxiliary audio jack and steering wheel controls. The Sport adds air-conditioning, power locks, keyless entry and an outside temperature display.
The rest of the Mazda 3 trims are available on both the sedan and hatchback. The 3i Touring adds to the Sport equipment the Skyactiv-G engine, 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, a rear-seat center armrest, a trip computer, Bluetooth (phone and audio streaming) and a six-speaker sound system. The Touring can be had with a package that includes a sunroof and a 10-speaker Bose surround-sound audio system. Those items are standard on the 3i Grand Touring, which also gets heated mirrors, an eight-way power driver seat, heated front seats, leather upholstery, a sliding front center armrest, a color trip computer and a compact navigation system.
The 3s Touring adds on a more powerful four-cylinder engine, 17-inch alloy wheels, upgraded brakes, foglamps, LED taillights, a deck lid spoiler (sedan), keyless ignition/entry, sport seats and dual-zone automatic climate control. However, it reverts back to a manual driver seat and cloth upholstery, while the sunroof and navigation system are options. The 3s Grand Touring includes those items.
The Tech package available on both 3i and 3s Grand Touring trims adds a blind-spot warning system, adaptive bi-xenon headlights, automatic wipers and satellite radio (optional separately on all trims).
An iPod interface and a six-CD changer are available as dealer-installed accessories on all Mazda 3 trim levels.
Source :- Edmunds
The price of Mazda 3 at Malaysia (updated on 21.01.2012 . Based on website Mazda ).
Mazda3 Sport 1.6SDN (BDL4 RAD) 1.6L Sedan, 1598 cc RM111,249.00
Mazda3 Sport 1.6HB (BDM7 RAB) 1.6L HB, 1598 cc RM116,203.00
Mazda3 Sport 2.0SDN (BDM2 RAC) 2.0L Sedan, 1999 cc RM131,249.00
Mazda3 Sport 2.0HB (BDN1 RAC) 2.0L HB, 1999cc RM135,999.00
Mazda3 CKD 1.6SDN (BWGD MM1) 1.6L Sedan (GL), 1598 cc RM 99,374.00
Mazda3 CKD 1.6HB (BWGF MM1) 1.6L HB (GL), 1598 cc RM104,653.00
Mazda3 CKD 2.0SDN (BWGE MM1) 2.0L Sedan (GL), 1999 cc RM119,374.50
Mazda3 CKD 2.0HB (BWGG MM1) 2.0L HB (GL), 1999cc RM124,449.50
Mazda3 CKD 2.0HB (BWGG MM1) 2.0L HB (GLS), 1999cc RM130,274.50
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