New or Significantly Altered Models
- 2012 Mazda MAZDA5
- After skipping the 2011 model year, Mazda offers an all-new 2012 Mazda5 in 2011. A restyled exterior featuring swirling lines is the most noticeable difference. On the inside, the instrument panel and seats are noticeably different, but overall the new model retains the size and efficient packaging that made the prior model remarkable. Under the hood, a larger four-cylinder yields a slight increase in power.
Mostly Unchanged
- 2012 Mazda CX-7
- 2012 Mazda CX-9
- The second and third row seats have larger headrests.
- 2012 Mazda MAZDA2
- 2012 Mazda MAZDA3
- 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 5-door
- 2012 Mazda MAZDA6 Sedan
- 2012 Mazda MX-5
- Stability Control is now standard on all models. The MX-5 Special Edition is a run of 450 models with a black retractable hard top.