The Mazda 2 2011 is among the greatest small cars around and is a great substitute for the Vauxhall Corsa, Ford Fiesta and Peugeot 207. It is stylish, full of equipment, excellent to drive plus it keeps its value.
Along with Zoom-Zoom concept in its most concentrated form, The new Mazda2 is the most recent in a line of fashionable, insightful and enjoyable-to-drive small cars from Mazda, and can provide an all-new level of refinement to the segment. The 2011 Mazda 2 is a automobile that just the technical engineers at Mazda could have made. It was designed and engineered from scratch to become a pure Mazda, giving the kind of driving expertise that could only come from the company that designed the timeless MX-5 two-seat roadster, and it brings a combination of sports design and dynamic performance to the subcompact class.
The Mazda 2′s design is supposed to convey movement, with reduced body overhangs, a lowered belt-line and a “sporty wedge shape” that rejects the boxy look currently famous in subcompacts. The inside has a center stack instrument panel with piano black trim. The Mazda 2 will can be found in 5 colours at unveiling – spirited green, brilliant black clearcoat, liquid silver, true red and crystal white pearl and with aquatic blue coming later.
The Mazda 2 can be obtained as either a 3-door hatchback or a 4-door hatchback world wide, however in the USA the 2011 Mazda 2 will likely to be offered only as the 4-door model with a 1.5-liter engine and the option of a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4- speed automatic
For local versions the Mazda 2 is predicted to only have a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine with around 103 hp and 101 pound-ft of torque on tap. Abroad models equipped with this engine will be able to speed up from 0 to 62 mph in 10.4 seconds whereas delivering 41 mpg in Europe’s “combined” driving cycle test–not surprising given the fact that the vehicle weighs less than 2,200 pounds. The gas mileage ratings are about what to be expected of the segment: 28 city/35 highway mpg with the standard 5-speed manual transmission, 28/34 with the optional 4-speed automatic.
Although buyers in different markets can opt for among 3-door and 5-door configurations, however in the us market will solely get the 5-door hatchback. There are only 2 models to select from: Sport, beginning at $14,730, and Touring, beginning at $16,185. For comparison reasons, the Honda Fit is charged from $15,610 for the base model and $17,120 for the Fit Sport.
The Mazda2 may be small, but it surely comes full of a number of standard safety features. To add strength, the Mazda2 features “Triple H” body design, side-impact door beams, advanced dual front air bags,side air curtains, front seat side air bags, engine immobilizer anti-theft system, crush-able brake and accelerator pedal assembly, second row LATCH child safety seat anchors and a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
Beneath the swoopy body, the Mazda2 will get a rather basic suspension setup. McPherson up front and a torsion beam axle out back are supplemented by front disc brakes and rear drums.
Here is Here’s what the autocar reviews has to say concerning the 2011 Mazda 2:
Jalopnik – Assuming large cars exist only to compensate for anatomical deficiencies, there is now more for people with an abundance of ‘spirit.’ Presenting the 2011 Mazda2, created to bring Zoom Zoom to the Boom Boom.
Autoblog – The cute small hatchback will present a number of severe competition for the likes of the Honda Fit, and Ford will certainly see some inner-family competition in opposition to its own Fiesta, which the Mazda2 is heavily based on.
USA Today – Proving enjoyable things can appear in relatively affordable packages, Mazda has determined to price its new smallest model, the Mazda2, at a mere $13,980. The car, which shares underpinnings with the Ford Fiesta also on the way, goes on sale in July.
Automobile Magazine – The entry price will get you a respectably equipped, 2300-pound Mazda2 Sport with a 5-speed manual, standard air conditioning, anti-lock brakes, traction and stability control, 4-speaker stereo with an aux-in jack, and power mirrors, windows, and door locks.
New York Times – How much? How soon? The Mazda 2 arrives in July with a base price of $14,730. The Mazda 2 Touring, equipped with additional luxurious features, larger wheels and an upgraded interior, begins at $15,435.
Pros and Cons of the 2011 Mazda 2
+ Cute styling
+ Inviting interior
+ Lots of standard safety features
- Some say fuel economy could be better
View the Mazda 2 2011 pictures
35 mpg sounds pretty good to me already plus the price is right too; very affordable.