2012 MazdaSpeed3 Review By John Heilig
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JOHN HEILIG
SPECIFICATIONS: 2012 MazdaSpeed3
Beau id: 2012 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Touring 5-Door
Engine: 2.3-liter turbocharged I4
Horsepower/Torque: 263 hp @ 5,000 rpm/280 lb.-ft. @ 3,000 rpm
Transporting: 6-speed manual
Wheelbase: 103.9 in.
Length/Compass/Height: 177.6 x 69.7 x 57.5 in.
Tires: P225/40R18
Load volume: 13 cu. ft. (est.)
Fuel economy: 18 mpg city/25 mpg highway/26.8 mpg study
Fuel capacity: 15.9 gal.
Curb weight: 3,281 lbs.
Sticker: $27,545 (includes $795 childbirth charge, $3,050 in
options, mostly for the Mazdaspeed tech pack)
Top 5 Reasons To Buy MazdaSpeed3
1. Street racer
2. Tight
3. Surprise your friends
4. Impress the teenagers in your neighborhood
5. Have a car that smiles at you
My Bottom Straight: While the Mazdaspeed3 may not be the type of vehicle that appeals to my demographic crowd, I can see where its raucous exhaust note, quickness off the policy, firm ride and precise handling might be at most what your local teenager might want.
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