Overview
The 2012 Mazda 3 SP25 is a front-wheel drive 4d Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 275th October 2012 classified as a BL SERIES 2 MY13. The Mazda 3 is regarded as a 4d sedan built in Japan with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $11,400.
The Mazda 3 is a front-wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 2.5L INLINE 4 engine that has 122 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 227 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic. Mazda claims the Mazda 3 SP25 uses 8.2L/100km of Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 193g of CO2. It has a nullL fuel tank.
The Mazda 3 measures 1470mm (57.9 inches) in height, 4580mm (180.3 inches) in length, 1755mm (69.1 inches) in width with a 2640mm (103.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1374kg (3029.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The Mazda 3 SP25 comes standard with 205/50 R17 front tyres and 205/50 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 6 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited kmkm warranty.
The 2012 Mazda 3 SP25 has a 118mm ground clearance with a 900kg braked and 550kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 3.652.
The Mazda 3 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 JM0BL10L100123456.
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | MULTI POINT F/INJ |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 2488 |
| Size (L) | 2.5L |
| Cylinders | INLINE 4 |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 16 |
| Power | 122kW |
| Power RPM | 6000 |
| Torque | 227Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7 |
| Transmission | 5 SP AUTOMATIC |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 3.652 |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | FRONT WHEEL DRIVE |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 8.2 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 11.3 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 6.3 |
| Tank Size (L) | - |
| Fuel Type | UNLEADED PETROL |
| e10 Compatible | unknown |
| CO2 Combined | 193 |
| CO2 Urban | 266 |
| CO2 Extra Urban | 149 |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 205/50 R17 |
| Tyre Rear | 205/50 R17 |
| Front Rim Size | 7.0x17 |
| Rear Rim Size | 7.0x17 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1470 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4580 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1755 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 118 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2640 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.9 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1374 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | 0 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 0 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10 |
| Service Interval Months | 6 |
| VIN Location | Centre Eng Bay Scuttle |
| VIN Number | JM0BL10L100123456 |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 2014-01-31 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | Euro 5 |