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2012 Mazda3 Skyactiv

Ably Carrying The Banner For Internal Combustion Forget the Mazda CX-5. The Mazda3 still carries the sales gravitas that the CX-5 aspires to, but for now, the C-segment sedan and hatchback that has provided eight years of sales bedrock is still the most important Mazda model. That's why, after making hay with the debut of the CX-5 crossover and its innovative Skyactiv powertrain, the tried-and-true Mazda3 was the next in line for the engine, transmission and aero-tweak hat trick that's allowed the car to claim a 40 miles per gallon highway fuel economy rating. Putting a new engine in ... Read More

Vital Stats

Engine:
2.0L I4
Power:
155 HP / 148 LB-FT
Transmission:
6-Speed Auto
MSRP:
$22,050 as tested
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