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    2012 Mazda 3

    Used from

    $20,330 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.7 - 9.9 L / 100km

    About the Mazda 3

    The 2012 Mazda 3 is a small car offered in both 4D sedan and 5D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $20,330 for the NEO variant and topping out at $39,490 for the MPS.

    There are 8 variants of the Mazda 3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2011.

    Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (108kW/182Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (122kW/227Nm), 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/360Nm), 2.0L petrol direct injection (113kW/194Nm) and 2.3L turbo petrol direct injection (190kW/380Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2012 Mazda 3 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
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    Power to Weight
    76.73 - 132.13 kW/t
    53.02 kW/t
    138.52 kW/t
    Boot Space
    276 - 430 litres
    250 litres
    550 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.71 - 9.9 L/100km
    3.8 L/100km
    10.42 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    606 - 965 km
    538 km
    1,447 km
    Price
    $20,330 - $39,490
    $19,250
    $52,490
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    22 years
    5 years
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    2012 Mazda 3 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Mazda 3

    Neo

    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.9
      • Headroom Front: 987
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
      • Headroom Rear: 953
      • Hip Room Front (in): 53.7
      • Hip Room Front: 1364
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 52.2
      • Hip Room Rear: 1326
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.0
      • Leg Room Front: 1068
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 36.2
      • Leg Room Rear: 919
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.9
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1395
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.0
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1371
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
    • Paint
      • Type: Mica
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Neo Activematic

    Same inclusions as the Neo

    Maxx Sport

    Adds to Neo Activematic:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Neo Activematic:
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Diesel

    Same inclusions as the Maxx Sport

    SP20 SkyActiv

    Adds to Diesel:
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated

    SP20 SkyActiv Luxury

    Adds to SP20 SkyActiv:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Bose
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    Removes from SP20 SkyActiv:
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    SP25

    Adds to SP20 SkyActiv Luxury:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Indicator Lights
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from SP20 SkyActiv Luxury:
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote

    MPS

    Adds to SP25:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Heated
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    Removes from SP25:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Type: Bucket
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    See all 2012 Mazda 3 Specs

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    2012 Mazda 3 Fuel Economy

    There are 7 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda 3

    The most fuel efficient Mazda 3 is the Diesel with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.2L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 5.7L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mazda 3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the MPS with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.3L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 9.9L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Mazda 3 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    See all Mazda 3 Fuel Economy

    2012 Mazda 3 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mazda 3?

    The Mazda 3 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Next Steps

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    Mazda 3 FAQs

    The cheapest Mazda 3 is the Neo that starts from $20,330.

    The most expensive Mazda 3 is the MPS that starts from $39,490.

    The best towing capacity of a Mazda 3 is 900 kg offered by the following variants: Neo, Neo Activematic, Maxx Sport, Diesel, SP20 SkyActiv, SP20 SkyActiv Luxury, SP25 and MPS.

    The largest Mazda 3 is the Neo which measures 1755mm wide, 4580mm in length and sits 1470mm tall.

    The most powerful Mazda 3 is the MPS which has 190kW of power from its 2.3L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The Mazda 3 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mazda 3 is the MPS which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mazda 3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded, unleaded or diesel.