Overview
The 2012 Mazda Mazda3 MPS is a front wheel drive 5 Door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 10th January 2012 classified as a BL SERIES 2 MY13. The Mazda Mazda3 is regarded as a small built in Japan with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $14,200.
The Mazda Mazda3 is a front wheel drive 5 door with 5 seats, powered by a 2.3L Turbo 4 Cylinder engine that has 190 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 380 Nm of torque (at 3000 rpm) via a 6 Speed Manual. Mazda claims the Mazda 3 MPS uses 9.9L/100km of premium unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 235g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 606km per full tank.
The Mazda Mazda3 measures 1460mm (57.5 inches) in height, 4505mm (177.4 inches) in length, 1770mm (69.7 inches) in width with a 2640mm (103.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1456kg (3209.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Mazda 3 MPS comes standard with 225/40 R18 front tyres and 225/40 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 6 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2012 Mazda Mazda3 MPS has a 120mm ground clearance with a 900kg braked and 550kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.526.
The Mazda Mazda3 has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Centre Eng Bay Scuttle and the compliance plate is located on the Driver Side Inner Guard. An example VIN number would be similar to JM0BL103100123456.
Pros
- Loads of style
- Upmarket ambience
- Packed full of gear
Cons
- Pricey to buy and service
- Lacks turbocharging
- Could benefit from tamer ride quality
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Turbo Multi Point Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 2261 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Turbo 4 Cylinder |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 190kW |
| Power RPM | 5500 |
| Torque | 380Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 |
| Bore Stroke | 87.5x94 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.50 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.526 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, coil spring, gas damper, macpherson strut |
| Suspension Rear | anti roll bar, multi-link system, coil spring, gas damper |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | FWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 9.9 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 60 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 235 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 225/40 R18 |
| Tyre Rear | 225/40 R18 |
| Front Rim Size | 7.5x18 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7.5x18 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1460 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4505 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1770 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 120 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2640 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 11.0 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1456 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | - |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 900 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 550 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Driver Side Inner Guard |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Japan |
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10 |
| Service Interval Months | 6 |
| VIN Location | Centre Eng Bay Scuttle |
| VIN Number | JM0BL103100123456 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/01/2014 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |