My brother ended up in a nasty collision in his Mazda 2 a few years back, the car ended up being a ride-off. He, however, was absolutely fine, no injuries whatsoever.
I bought my Mazda 2 in 2012...I have owned a lot of cars...but 11 years on without ant problems, it is the best car I have ever had...and I had bought two new Saturns previously...
I’m from Australia, My partner bought a 2014 5 door auto hatch new, not a single problem, its been great. It’s a bit buzzy at highway speed but for driving around the city and the hills it’s very fun to drive. The stereo is good with iPhone connectivity, and good speakers. The only annoying thing is that the seats are not suited to really long driving but you can adjust the seat height which helps.lacks back and thigh support. it’s got over 120.000kms we have had 2 of them, a 2012 new that had done over 60.000kms that was total loss in 2014 after a early 90s Mazda 626 failed to give way at an intersection and and the 626 took full impact to the side. Only drivers airbag was deployed. The 626 drove away from the crash but my partners 2 was towed away.
That little 4 cilinder is naughty... It's quite quick despite the numbers. Feels much faster than 100hp Handling to me is like a FWD Miata, feels amazing
Having driven Miatas you're not wrong. There's a similar action to the gear change as well (though Mazda2 more plasticy). Its handing is actually not unlike something like the EG Civic in FWD nippy feel. Speedwise these are only slightly slower than the 1.6 NA Miata too.
Mazda 2️⃣ IS a Tuner sleeper. Especially 5 Speed Manual 🕹 Put some sway bars and a SRI intake, and an aftermarket muffler Boom 💥 it’s better than Miata: 🚙 💨 ✨ 🏎 Backseat - yes 🙌🏽 2 inches shorter in length (Easier to park) 110 lbs lighter (Power to weight ratio, And Fuel savings) You’re Welcome 😇
We have a 2010 Mazda 2 as both a city and our family car. It's a real vfm, though we have the 1.3l with 86hp so it feels a little underpowered in some cases, but at least it's the 5-speed manual... Not that spacious or comfortable over bumps but it can do 700km with full fuel tank, which is I think extraordinary, given the fact that it's already 10 years old! I've been able to max it out at 180kph with 5 persons onboard and a fully loaded trunk and it still felt steady and reassuring on the road. It steers and handles exceptionally well and its behavior is very predictable. Its reliability is also off the charts, provided that you do the service and maintenance on time. I think that there is a huge difference in the overall behavior of the car between the Automatic and the manual gearbox and I would suggest you to also test the car with a manual gearbox.
6/21/2021: 2013: MAZDA2 hatchback - the SAME car here. I bought it in 2015 (30,000 Miles ) For me, this car is PERFECT. I luv the fact that it is BASIC and not all those gadgets. All I want in a car is transportation from POINT A to POINT B. I have a Mazda 2 with only 42,000 miles at present. My job, church, grocery store in only 10- 15 mind away from my house. I am looking to Upgrade, maybe, to a 2021. EXCELLENT car. I’m satisfied w/it. Aloha from Hawaii.
I bought a new Mazda2 because of the good experiences with my old 2011 Mazda2 auto. Now I still own the old one, just not ready to let it go, so lovely 😅😅😅
I've replaced my E93 BMW 3-series with my Mazda 2 for road trips because it's quiet, the seats are larger and more supportive, the steering is lighter, and the ride is compliant.
You are missing all the Mazda fun without a stick, which is top notch even on the 2. I bought a manual mazda2 at launch in 2011 as a weekend car in a major city. I take great care of it, it's still under 100k km, and it still looks brand new. I absolutely love it, and it IS a perfect car for wavy "canyon" roads (Quebec Laurentians)... especially those in which you can't really go passed 90km/h. With the manual, very light 16 inch rims and sports tires, it's SUPER fun. 2nd and 3rd gear above 3k rpm is where you get the most out of it. Get the manual, shed as much weight as you can, keep it at half-tank, and you will have endless legal fun with this car.
Great review. I own a 2013 Mazda 2. It's a fun car to drive and is very reliable. You are correct once you get the car past 50 mph, there is alot of wind noise. But the car is fine on the highway. I bought a Mazda 2 because I wanted a car without a CVT, and without a turbo & got decent gas mileage. I hope to get a Mazda CX-3 in the future.
@@isaacaguirreescarcega9799 I actually got a bright green manual 2012 one as my first car recently. It was hard to find, but I'm so glad I ended up getting the exact color + transmission I wanted. It's a super reliable car and a great introduction to driving. Good luck on your search if you haven't found one already!
I’m from Australia and I’ve only ever owned larger holdens known as gmc in the us.. I brought one of these but it’s a genki model so it has some extras steering controls, 6 airbags instead of 4, 16” alloys, body trims and a spoiler.. it’s such a good little car, I got one in a 5 speed manual so it’s not as bad when I get out on the highway
The 5speed does like 3000rpm at 100kph. I feel like it's geared too short to be more relaxed than the auto. Americans would always have issues with these when they're cruising at like 70-80mph at 4000rpm
The driver seat of my 2011 Mazda 2, same as 2014 ones, is still more comfortable than many 2022 cars, it's very "huggy" and has very good support. It's even more comfortable than 2022 Mazda 2 that I also own, very interesting!
First Mazda I had was an '87 323 in the '90's. I absolutely loved that car and it served as my introduction to the brand. Since then I've had an '02 Protege (which I still own and still runs!!!), and I lucked out and bought a 2014 2 just before Covid hit. Her name is 'EB', which stands for Mazda2 Electric Boogaloo. I convinced my bf at the time to get an '04 3, which he later upgraded to a 2010 3. He's been out of my life for 10 years, but I bet those cars are still running! Long live Mazda. Zoom Zoom!
I just traded in my 2011 Mazda 2 on November 7th 22 for a Nissan Frontier, The Mazda was a good car with no issues. It was not powerful but had good mileage which is why I bought it. One accident where I barely touched the right wheel of a late model BMD and it took out my whole front end. This is not the car to give to someone you love. Traded it in for 3000 thousand dollars with 94 thousand miles on it. I drove all over Northern Minnesota, North Dakota and Canada with it and slept in it too as the seat reclines all the way back with my pal Monty the wonder Yorky/ Weener dog riding shotgun. 5-speed manual and never got stuck in northern Minnesota snow and it start at 37 below zero for the 7 years I lived there.
These are quite popular here in Canada. I have a '12, 5 spd, you'd be surprised how well it corners. Highway is not a problem if you're driving near the speed limit. I think they were an under-rated car. Their low hp rating didnt make them fast, but they are fun and reliable. At least, I find mine to be so.
It was always,and still is called a Mazda 2 here in Europe. It shares it's underpinnings with The Ford Fiesta. Ford mostly owned Mazda from around 1975 until 2015
I only drive city and work is 2 miles from home. Never going on highway. 95% of time it would only be just me in car. Happy it has a front plate holder.
I drive a 2006 Hyundai Getz (basically Hyundai's counterpart to the Honda Fit, Mazda 2, Mitsubishi Mirage, Chevrolet Sonic or Toyota Yaris). That Mazda 2 reminds me of my Hyundai Getz in that my Getz is a car that doesn't want to go fast, it can do highway speeds but it struggles with getting up to speed and yeah, it's just a simple city car.
Well my wife has auto 2013/250,000Km it's like a Mini SUV ,the big cost was replaced all 4 shocks lots of pot holes in Toronto ! But engine and transmission are very good ,the power steering in parking lot speed makes a noise that the dealership can't fix an Mazda never recalls unless body count gets high. They don't sell the 2 in Canada anymore so will not be replacing it. Radio sound goes out sometimes , RU-vid will show how to hit it just right ,but better to just replace it.
I have this car, I love that the steering wheel has no buttons. I’ve seen cars with buttons galore on the wheel and the only thing used is the volume. The radio is cheesy, reminds me of my first portable mp3 player. I live in a congested city and I wanted something with a backup cam, but when I tried this - you’d have to be blind not to be able to park this guy. Some people have commented they were pleasantly surprised how comfortable my seats were.
I drive a 2012 Mazda 2 for my daily 70-mile mostly highway commute. Car doesn't seem to strain at all and the road noise - perhaps I'm used to it I don't notice it anymore.
The 70 miles an hour thing is bugging me. And going on a highway and it being loud is also a complaint. Other than that I would totally pick this up! Would you still recommend this as a first even if I want to use to for at least a 4 hour highway trip?
Just bought this. Wish it was manual. I was driving at about 3000rpm at 65mph. If I could just gear up it would have been better but it doesn't want to engage the next gear until about 80mph
He says that its annoying to take one of your hands of the steering wheel to change the radio, seriously how is that hard, Americans complain about everything, its a basic car what do you expect anyway
@@onethirdmayo8556 1.5 petrol/ gasoline/benzin does not share the gearbox with Fiesta. Maybe the diesels 1.4 and 1.6 do as these engines ar of PSA/Ford origin.
@@ralphire77 well, apparently I am not part of those "everyone" you are talking about, that proves your theory wrong. Apparently it's not everyone who agrees with you.
@@ClaudiayAdeel bad wheels and tyres make a big difference. If you're on 14 inch wheels and economy tyres that might explain it. When I first got mine it had the oem 16s and the tyres fitted were poor. Car understeered and oversteered when pushed and the dsg light was always on. Replaced worn out Chinese tyres with sport rubber and it made a massive difference to the character of the car. You get a little bit of body lean but that's a Mazda tuning characteristic. It's well controlled and grips well. Aftermarket parts exist - particularly from Japan - if you need to modify it. You've probably replaced yours by now anyway though.
I wish my college car that I had was this, but I had its Honda rival, the GE fit instead! I think it looks prettier than any fit or Yaris hatchback of this era, even compared to its next gen IMO! I think it's a fun car to drive but inside it's tinier & not as practical than the Honda fit I drive! My cousin used to own this!
@@christopherjohnston6343 and roomier too. My friend used to sit in a 2 like this, it's really tiny especially the back seats compared to equivalent fit's huge back seats. Also, stronger resale value too (which is most people's highest factors in buying a car)
I bought one myself 6 months ago. But its manual and from 2009 Its such an underrated car I love it as my first car. Altho I must say. I am changing some exterior parts just for the looks😄 but it drives amazing. And tbh mine only has 75 hp but it still feels damm good on the highway just because it is light as hell
Highway once in a blue moon, what a joke. My wife and I just bought one with 50,000 miles on it. We live in South Carolina where everything 90% of the infrastructure is highway and I know what you’re saying to keep the car at 2000 RPM you better be doing 60 or less 70 miles an hour you doing 3000 RPM now I can do it when I drive the car. But my wife doesn’t understand the whole gear ratio rpm thing and I’m trying to let her know the importance of not pushing this little car over 60/65 miles an hour. It has plenty of pep to get around.
The Mazda 3 is much bigger. 3: Weight=2866 lbs (1300 kg). Length=181 in (459 cm). 2: Weight=2359 lbs (1070 kg). Length=156 in (396 cm). The 3 also has a lot more features and options. For the 2 in the US, the only choices are "Sport or Touring?" and "manual or automatic?"
I've got a Mazda 2. It's an alright city car, but does poorly with bad pavement due to fragile suspension and a stiff ride. The automatic transmission is also pretty unremarkable and not known for excellent reliability. Personally I'd consider a used Golf 2.5, Chevy Sonic or second generation Hyundai Accent hatch over a Mazda 2. Obviously the Honda Fit is king, but they command a hefty price used.
@@passager01 Yeah the problem is, its completely stupid. U can't drive more than 70mph over there before u get caught😂😂 That's what I don't get. V8 are great but why do u want a v8 , you cant even drive fast.
