“The refreshed 2012 Mazda3 will arrive in showrooms this fall. With it will be the first application of Mazda’s new SKYACTIV powertrain technology in the United States. And, thanks to this new tech, the latest Mazda3 is expected to deliver dramatically better fuel economy compared to the outgoing model.
The new SKYACTIV 2.0 direct-injection gasoline engine and SKYACTIV-Drive six-speed automatic transmission is expected to help the 2012 Mazda3 achieved 40 miles per gallon on the highway. With a six-speed manual, it’s expected to achieve an impressive 39 mpg highway. City mileage ratings will be 28 mpg with the automatic, 27 mpg with the manual.
Not only will SKYACTIV help the Mazda3 get better mileage than before, but the new powertrain components are also expected to help the compact deliver plenty of power. SKYACTIV 2.0 is rated at 155 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque.
The current model’s 148 horsepower 2.0-liter engine will also be available for the 2012 model year. Buyers can also opt for the more powerful 167 horsepower 2.5-liter unit.
Look for the 2012 Mazda 3 at U.S. dealers in October.”
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