Used 2012 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring Hatchback Review
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Read what other owners think about the 2012 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring Hatchback.
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Fun, Practical, and Good Looks
richee51, Fort Wayne, IN, 02/07/2012
2012 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
Have driven for a week now, love it. Traded a Prius with great mileage, for something I can enjoy, with 6-speed manual, I can shift, sun roof is great, interior and exterior are just cool.
Really like the car so far. Gas mileage seems decent so far, won't be on the Prius level, but willing to give up mileage for a bit of sportiness.
Perfect Car
hbd2, Buffalo, NY, 03/18/2012
2012 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
I was planning on writing this great wordy review but after I thought about it I though, keep it simple.
I have driven all manors of cars and owned mostly Hondas and Acuras with a Subaru thrown in there for fun.
This is how I feel about the Mazda 3s GT.
It's awesome in every way.
The clutch, shifter, brakes, interior, exterior, stereo, suspension, mileage and ergonomics.
It all just … works and works very well.
Zoom zoom fun
cal, Colonial Heights, VA, 07/12/2019
2012 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring 4dr Hatchback (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
I love my car. It's the fifth Mazda that I've owned. I bought it used 1 1/2 years ago. It has a moonroof and 6-speed manual transmission. I bought it with 99,000 miles and now it has 134,000. There is a slight rattle at freeway speeds that's annoying...somewhere near the passenger front seat. The gas mileage averages about 25.5, which is less than the 31 mpg overall that I've gotten from … my previous four Mazdas. This apparently is because of the 2.5-liter engine that is not SkyActiv. Aside from the relatively low fuel economy, it is a great car.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Mazda 3 s Grand Touring Hatchback
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Precise handling
- Pro:high fuel economy with optional 2.0-liter engine
- Pro:stylish, well-equipped interior
- Pro:impressive list of luxury options
- Pro:extra utility of four-door hatchback.
- Con:Ride might be too firm for some
- Con:cabin and trunk not as large as those of competitors.
Full Edmunds Review: 2012 Mazda 3 Hatchback
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