About the Mazda 3
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 Mazda 3 is classified as a 5 Door Hatchback which was previously on sale in Australia as part of the BL SERIES 2 MY13 generation, starting from $8,500 MLRP for the NEO and topping out at $14,200 for the MPS.
There are 38 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in October of 2012. The Mazda 3 is built in Japan and is available with Multi Point Fuel Injection , equipped with a 6 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive.
Other powertrain options include:
- Multi Point Fuel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
- Multi Point Fuel Injection, equipped with a 5 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
- Diesel Turbo Fuel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
- Multi Point Fuel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
- Turbo Multi Point Fuel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
The Mazda 3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
2012 Mazda 3 Price
5d Hatchback
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| NEO | $8,500 | $10,500 |
| MAXX SPORT | $8,800 | $10,300 |
| DIESEL | $9,800 | $9,800 |
| SP25 | $10,100 | $10,800 |
| SP20 SKYACTIV | $10,100 | $10,100 |
| SP20 SKYACTIV LUXURY | $11,200 | $11,200 |
| MPS | $14,200 | $14,200 |
4d Sedan
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| NEO | $8,500 | $9,400 |
| MAXX SPORT | $9,500 | $9,600 |
| DIESEL | $9,800 | $9,800 |
| SP25 | $10,100 | $10,800 |
| SP20 SKYACTIV | $10,100 | $10,100 |
| SP20 SKYACTIV LUXURY | $11,200 | $11,200 |
*excl. on-roads
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2012 Mazda 3 Dimensions
1470mm
1755mm
4460mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2012 Mazda 3 Fuel Economy
| Mazda 3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| DIESEL | Diesel | 5.7 L/100km |
| MAXX SPORT | Unleaded Petrol | 8.2 L/100km |
| MPS | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 9.9 L/100km |
| NEO | Unleaded Petrol | 8.2 L/100km |
| SP20 SKYACTIV | Unleaded Petrol | 6.2 L/100km |
| SP20 SKYACTIV LUXURY | Unleaded Petrol | 6.2 L/100km |
| SP25 | Unleaded Petrol | 8.6 L/100km |