2012 Mazda MAZDA3 i Touring w/ R Production Trim Overview

Used to designate early-production versions of the 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 i Touring trim, the R designation indicates that the cars were built before August 2011, when the automaker's new SkyActiv engine came online, and therefore carry the older 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, which generates 148 hp and 135 lb-ft of torque. The engine links to either a 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive or a 5-speed electronically controlled Sport automatic transmission. Fuel economy numbers check in at 25/33 mpg with either transmission. Standard safety features include Dynamic Stability Control, traction control and antilock brakes with brake assist and electronic brakeforce distribution.

Standard interior features for the MAZDA3 i Touring with R Production include a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, air conditioning, a multi-information display, power windows and door locks, remote keyless entry and a 6-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system with an audio input jack and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls. Cloth seats are standard, with manual adjustment for the driver's and front passenger's seats, and a 60/40-split rear seatback. Options include a 265-watt, 10-speaker Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound System with available SiriusXM satellite radio. Six airbags, including front advanced airbags, front side-impact airbags and side-curtain airbags, are also among the standard features. The MAZDA3 i Touring rides on 16-inch wheels.