Is a 2012 Mazda 3 a good car?

Summary: On the whole, the 2012 Mazda 3 is a very good car. At a retail price (for the edition I tested) of around $22,000, it’s worth a look. It’s received excellent safety ratings and gets terrific gas mileage (up to around 28 city / 40 highway).

What does GT mean on a Mazda 3?

Grand Touring
The 2018 Mazda3 GT, for Grand Touring, is available both as a five-door hatchback and a four-door sedan. The two versions sit atop the Mazda3 range, above the base Sport model and the Touring version.

Is the Mazda 3 GT fast?

Power: 10/10. Mazda’s turbocharged 2.5L four-cylinder engine produces an impressive 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque on 93 octane fuel, allowing the Mazda3 to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in about six seconds.

What problems do 2012 Mazda 3 have?

Top 2012 Mazda 3 Problems

• Airbag Warning Light Illuminated.
• Vibration Felt at 55 mph.
• Rattle From Rear Suspension Due to Loose Stabilizer Bar Links.
• Ignition Switch Failure May Cause Key Reminder to Chime Continuously.
• Emissions recall due to problem with swirl shutter valve.

What’s the difference between GT and GS?

GT will always outdo the GS in terms of performance. Whatever Nvidia product brand it is, GT will have a greater memory bandwidth than the GS. GT may either trump the GS in clock speed or memory bus width to produce that effect. In fact, GT is often considered as the big brother of GS.

What makes a car a GT?

GT stands for grand tourer or gran tourer, a type of car that’s designed with both long-distance driving and high speeds in mind. These vehicles typically combine luxury and performance attributes, more often than not featuring a 2+2 seating configuration.

Are Mazda3 turbos fast?

Fast Finesse Squeeze the throttle, and Mazda Turbo moves out with decisive, satisfying intent, whether from a red light or at highway speeds. The Turbo can dispatch 60 mph in about 5.9 seconds, dusting its non-turbocharged counterparts, which take about 8.0 seconds to nip 60 mph.

Is the Mazda3 a reliable car?

The Mazda 3 Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 9th out of 36 for compact cars. The average annual repair cost is $433 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity of repairs is low while frequency of those issues is average, so major issues are uncommon for the 3.

How fuel-efficient is the 2012 Mazda3?

Thanks to new drivetrains, the 2012 Mazda Mazda3 has fuel economy ratings as high as 40 mpg highway. That’s a big gain over last year that addresses a major shortcoming in the brand’s most popular car. After all, at least five 40-mpg competitors will be on sale by this summer. The bandwagon is unstoppable, and now Mazda has a seat on board.

What kind of engine does a 2012 Mazdaspeed 3 have?

The hatchback skips the base engine by starting at the Touring trim level, but 2012 marks the first year this body style is offered with a smaller engine — in SkyActiv form — rather than just the 2.5-liter. The Mazdaspeed3, available only as a hatchback, comes in Touring trim.

Can a child get in the trunk of a Mazda 3?

Once the seatbacks are back up, a child in the trunk would not be able to get out the way they had entered. If you have small children, keep the seatbacks locked. Essential Safety Equipment Seats 2-7 Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition3 Page21 Thursday, March 1 2012 10:16 AM Form No.8BY6-EA-11F Black plate (22,1)

What is the difference between the Mazda3 and Mazda3 hatchback?

Trunk volume in the Mazda3 sedan is just 11.8 cubic feet; the Cruze and Jetta offer 15 cubic feet or more. The Mazda3 hatchback offers a more usable 17 cubic feet behind the backseat, with 42.8 cubic feet of maximum volume with the backseat folded down. Both figures are competitive among hatchbacks.