2012 Mazda 3 - First look at the new Mazda 3

Mazda has published information and the first images of the updated model of the Mazda 3 for the 2012 model year. The debut of the new car will be held at the International Show Car 2011 in Canada, which will be held in Toronto. The company says that using the new features SKYACTIV-G engine and SKYACTIV-DRIVE automatic transmission can improve torque at low and medium engine speeds, which allows more efficient use of fuel.

Also, the car manufacturer from Japan reports that will gradually introduce new technology for both gasoline and diesel engines. Initially, at the international Auto Show in Toronto in late 2011 will be a model with a gasoline engine and an automatic transmission that uses a new technology SKYACTIV.

Externally, the new Mazda 3 on the modified front and rear bumpers, updated grille and headlights and fog. In addition, Mazda will be delivered in March 2012 with the updated 16 and 17-inch alloy wheels. In addition to external changes and the introduction of SKYACTIV for all versions of engines and transmissions, Mazda says it will use for a new Mazda in March 2012 a revised architecture.

The global company's plans for efficient use of fuel - a 30 percent reduction in consumption by 2015 compared to 2008. The company reports that will help achieve these results:

• The use of light and strong materials and optimization of metal to reduce weight
• The introduction of innovative technologies for the electronic engine control systems
• Using the system start-stop (off the engine at short stops and running before the start of movement)
• Regenerative braking system (converting braking energy into electricity to charge batteries)
• The introduction of hybrid technology

At the International Auto Show in Toronto next to the Mazda 3 will be updated model of the Mazda 5 for the 2012 model year.