2012 Mazda 3 Sedan

We speak of Mazda's best selling, then a basic model: the new Mazda3, which represents one third of the Japanese House and nanny has already produced three million units. It is sold in 90 countries. Well, now comes the makeover, which is proudly displayed at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2011.

The Japanese manufacturer has already begun production at its plant in Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The redesigned Mazda3 (Axela as sold on the local market), is the first model of the Japanese House with the new 2.0-G SkyActiv direct injection, four-cylinder and 157 horses. In addition, here is the automatic transmission SkyActive-drive six-speed transmission.

We'll see the Mazda3 in 2012 will be equipped with the i-DM-Intelligent Drive Master: The driver is helped to maintain an efficient driving style. So the benefit is twofold: the driver's wallet, because fuel consumption is reduced, the environment, since the emission of pollutants fall.

Snout more naughty, even more sleek and sporty, the Mazda3 compact model year 2012 is sitting on the right. More pronounced lateral ribbing, streamlined profile. Inside, plastic soft touch, pleasant to the touch, and great attention to detail.

It was a hatchback and will be well made and with an attractive price. The facelift of the Mazda3, SkyActive under the sign of the technology (such as CX-5), is intended to perpetuate the success of the car with almond-shaped eyes in the world: a machine is still bold. However, the battle in the arena of sedans (segment C) is terrible with the Fiat Bravo, Ford Focus, Opel Astra and Volkswagen Golf increasingly equipped to compete at the highest.