i have the Sedan version, and i love it, great pick up, the best part of this car is the pick up, and the handling. i love my Mazda 2, it's been 1 year and it never makes me disappointed. :)
It's funny how cars like the Fiesta and Mazda 2 are JUST now coming to America. They're kinda outdated. If I lived in Europe and not the U.S., I would get a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera. :)
hm...41m from 70mph to 0 is actually quite good. BUT 25m as claimed is not possible on normal tarmac and road tires in any car. so he must have been way slower the first time, or hit the brakes way earlier. don´t get why nobody noticed that mistake while doing this show O.o
5th Gear pulls out all the stops here to make the point that a lighter vehicle is better.
Big heavy man, exciting track driving.
But it still feels like they gave the road test to a yob in a track suit, and if you need to have it explained (that more weight will slow a car down) then you may not be bright enough to drive.
@Atheismrulez Oh yeah, the Fiesta is made in Mexico, has a cheaper chassis as it doesnt use the high tensile steel that the Mazda uses, AND it's infact more expensive on the base models. 3000 more. So I'm gonna pay more money for a shitty brand name, made in mexico vs japan, thats heavier and has a weaker chassis? I'll refrain and leave that car on the lot-- for you. :p
Wrong. The parts are made in the US, and assembled in Mexico. There's a difference--not that a moron like you would know, anyway. Second, you have no proof that it has a better chassis except for some bullshit marketing speak from Mazda. Third, the Fiesta is cheaper at $13,320 MSRP vs $13,980 MSRP for the Mazda 2. Fourth, if it comes to shitty companies, Mazda is much higher on the list with the ridiculous styling in all their new models
@Atheismrulez What, No mexican parts? Thats BS right there. Ford is ALL about profit, theyre using mexican parts! SHITS MADE IN MEXICO DOG, ARE YOU SERIOUS?? LOL Anyway, Mazda doesnt 'do' marketing, not like frod at least. High tensile steel is a REAL advance in chassis building. Ford's too CHEAP to use it. All Frods got is some bullshit "sync". Where I live, the fiesta is heavier, more expensive and cheap as shit. Might as well be made in China with a 17billion ad campaign. That's gay.
LOL, you act like if Mazda didn't care about profits. Wake up, moron. And Mazda makes TONS of advertisements. High tensile steel is bullshit. It won't matter to normal consumers because there's no real advantage. And I don't care about where you live. It's not my fucking problem. I'm telling you the US stats. In the US, it's a better alternative. If it's not where you live, I don't give a shit.
@Atheismrulez Your failure to comprehend isnt my problem. Buy your fiesta, and then look the entire vehicle over and tell me you dont see made in mexico anywhere. Either you work for frod's marketing dept or you're just an idiot. You're going to have a hard sell trying to tell me that every single component used to assenble the ford, was shipped from the USA. That's not only economically stupid, but would cost ford MORE than to source at least some components locally. Ford's TOO CHEAP for that.
You're the only one talking bullshit. Not only do you not know the difference between assembling and manufacturing, but you actually think it somehow magically makes a difference if the car is completely made in the USA (hint: it doesn't).
You still haven't answered to any of the facts I posted.
You keep focusing on stupid shit that doesn't matter, yet ignore the fact that the Fiesta is the better car. There's no denying that it comes better equipped, has better fuel economy, has a more powerful engine, and costs less. These aren't opinion; they're facts.
Even if it were manufactured in Mexico (it's not, it's just assembled there), it wouldn't change SHIT. I don't care, nor should anyone. It being made in the USA won't make the car itself any better.
Fifth, the US Mazda 2 weighs 1050kg; the Ford Fiesta weights 1115kg. That's nothing to write home about, and the Mazda 2 weights less simply because it has less equipment standard. Sixth, the Ford Fiesta gets 40 MPG highway, while the Mazda 2 can only muster 35 MPG. This is without taking account that it should be the other way around because the Mazda 2 has less horsepower and less weight.
@Atheismrulez Why am I even listening to you about this North American parts bullshit. The god damned car is STAMPED at Cuautitlán Stamping. The engines are cast in CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO. Only the Mazda MZR 2.5L aka Duratec 25 and Duratec 3x V6 are cast in the USA. Gawd, your overconfident manner of spewing horse shit ALMOST had me doubting myself. I think your dubious nonsense is done here buddy.
@Atheismrulez Compare real figures, not EPA estimates. Ford's generally get on target, Mazdas after 05 have consistently gotten much better than EPA. It truly doesnt make sense for the heavier ford to get better economy using a Mazda engine. That's stupid. Ford's trickery once again. Standard equipment? Useless shit defeats the purpose of a minicar. Who cares what you have to say any anymore, as you've been ardently wrong previously and are just on "about face" with your diverted rants.
Any word on what engines North America gets? I've been pining for a V8 bigblock in a small chasis like this.
But seriously, I like this car and I don't care too much about its lineage as people seem to be bashing the Fiesta for. At face value, it looks like Ford has the better of the two. The shoddy American quality argument hopefully is a thing of the past and will not haunt them going forward. I just don't like the Mazda2's more conservative styles compared to the Fiesta.
What's crazy is while the new fiesta is nice, in NA (canada), it's barebones hatch price was something like 17k, while the mazda 2 is 14k hatch standard.
Granted, fiesta sedan is only 13k (although it's missing AC, MP3/CD, power windows, and possibly other stuff). It's incredible how it's such a big difference, but I guess they feel like loading the hatch up with extras, which I HATE.
@energymc22 you're calling them liars, or just idiots? Either way I'd believe them over you any day.
25m to stop from 70mph is definately wrong... way too quick. And theres no way that adding 200kg will increase the stopping distance by over 60%. I think its about time the people who produce these programs actually knew stuff about cars before sprouting rubbish like this without a second thought, its clearly wrong when you'd be lucky to get a car like this to stop from 70mph in 50m.
25m to stop from 70mph is definately wrong... way too quick. And theres no way that adding 200kg will increase the stopping distance by over 60%. I think its about time the people who produce these programs actually knew stuff about cars before sprouting rubbish like this without a second thought, its clearly wrong when you'd be lucky to get a car like this to stop from 70mph in 50m.
Best in class for sure. When it comes to US/Canada there will be nothing else to consider (Fiesta is next-best thing though) if you actually care about a car's X-Factor.
If you don't then get a Honda Fit and keep wearing your pleated trousers.
this car is sweet! the car is also available in philippines, and wow! it has a mx-5's performance and i can tell it by looking at it. it also has the mazda 6's tail lights. and mazda 3's looks.
swweet little car, shame they dont do a 120 bhp version, a 8.5 sec 0-60, and 125 top end would be an absolute monster of a warm hatch, id get one defo, and they look amazing, id rather have the 1.5 sport than the fiat 500 1.4 sport, actaully, wait the interior....
cool car, i like it way better than the honda fit, and i love how it's so tiny and it's more lightweight than my honda crx si that's 5 inches shorter in length and 7 inches shorter in height, not bad, and it looks pretty cool too, i wouldn't want one cause they're not fast but i'd like to see mazdaspeed2 of this car.
But, the Fiesta is a lot heavier. 5-door hatch: 2537 lbs (1150kg) The Mazda 2 (I don't know if it's 3-door or 5-door) is 2100 lbs (953kg). One of the biggest selling points of the Mazda2-Fiesta brothers (sisters) is their lightness and the Fiesta is much weaker in that department. I guess that's why weight saving isn't much emphasized for the Fiesta.
It's funny how much buzz the Ford Fiesta is getting, but the car the Fiesta is based on, this Mazda 2, no one really knows about. What a shame, Ford is getting so much credit for all the models based on Mazda
Only in North America, In Australia, the Mazda 2 is getting wildly popular by the minute, in fact, soon it'll be challenging the Toyota Yaris for Australia's favourite small car! In contrast, the new 6th generation Ford Fiesta hasn't really exploded yet down under.
@youngbleeb Yes, but Fiesta is a better designed car. It has higher quality materials, a dash that has twu full dial gauges, a dual clutch automatic, etc. In other words, it is an example, how a good chasis could make better car or not by designers.
@Fussinated Funny, I'm pretty sure the high tensile steel chassis was originally on the Mazda2. Check the crash tests. The rest of what you said is totally subjective, and dubious at best. Ford always puts less money into their Mazda clones than Mazda does on their originals.
It's getting more buzz because it's a better car. It looks better, has somewhat better fuel economy, has a more powerful engine, is more fun to drive, and has a lower asking price. There's also more and better available trims for the Fiesta.
Finally, more and better marketing can go a long way. There's tons of ads for the Fiesta; I've yet to see one for the Mazda 2.
@Atheismrulez Your last point is your only valid one. Ford has the marketing machine running out of control. As a consumer, I think I'll prefer an automaker putting that money into the actual vehicle, instead of psychological conditioning. That said, "more powerful engine"? You realise the entire thing aside from the sheet metal, lights and interior are all Mazda right. So Ford is offering a more powerful Mazda engine? lol. dumb. Also, how does a heavier version = more fun to drive? lol dumb.
@youngbleeb it's not based on it, it was a jointly developed. Think of the Saab 9000, Fiat Chroma, Lancia Thema and Alfa-Romeo 164. Essentially the same platform but dressed differently by different manufacturers. One is not based on the other and some became much more popular than the other.
@sturroma Actually it wasn't much of a joint venture. With examples you mentioned, it's true, but the Mazda2/Fiesta is really a Mazda "DE" platform. It uses a Mazda "Z" engine in both, only the Ford uses a unique DSG gearbox. The DE chassis is a 5th generation Mazda subcompact chassis, as "E" suggests. Ford classically uses Mazda engineered chassis to put their own sheet metal onto. This has been an arrangement since at least 1979. Also the 2/Demio obviously sold 1.5yrs before Ford's knockoff
@846524162 You may correct me anytime, only if you have correct information. In this case, you may not. You should perhaps do some in-depth research, perhaps take yourself back in time to the 90's and learn more about the Ford/Mazda relationship. Or simply, save your time and read my prior comments, which are 100% factual. Good day.
@youngbleeb Ok, you are right. Some older Ford models were using Mazdas platform, back in 90's.
But I was talking about newer cars, like Mazda 3 and 2. The older and newer Mazda 3 were using Ford Focus C1 platfrom and Mazda 2 are using Fords B3 platform.
@846524162 Nothing's changed my friend. I am too, talking about present day cars ;) The chassis codes you quoted, are simply just Ford's codes. Fiesta is a Mazda "D" chassis... DE is the code, "E" means FIFTH generation. It's newer to Ford who calls it B3, THIRD generation. Mazda3 is based on B chassis "BL" is the current code, L signifying 12th generation. That's right TWELVE GENS! Because Mazda3 was called 323/Familia before. This is why the car excels in it's class..
@846524162 The company whose engineers designed the Fusion, Edge, Focus (EU), and Fiesta chassis'... was Mazda. Some (minor) input from Ford teams was used, yes, but Mazda engineers do basically all of the work. Trust me, in that nothing has changed. Ford made such fanfare about dishing out money to do 90's Mondeo chassis from scratch.. and realised then that they will get no sweeter deal than continuing to pull engineering from Mazda. Look, Ford went *suddenly* from absolute CRAP to now just OK
@youngbleeb Ok, looks like you know a lot about this things. But I read a lot of car reviews and tests and so on and wherever I looked, it said: '' Mazda is a great car, thanks to Ford impressive chassis.'' And I mean, Everywhere.
So whats the point of doing that? As I know, Ford owns ''small'' stake at Mazda company so its not logically at all. Are they just naming it like its Fords, because Ford is so huge?
@cranding actually it's the sport, so it's got a 1.3l or a 1.5l petrol engine, or even a 1.6 diesel engine. for this one i'd bet for the 1.5l petrol, cause it's the most powerful with 103 bhp
Not sure, only just started advertising it in the UK. Looks like a nice small version of the Mazda 3, wonder if it performance anywhere as near. Seeing Mazda 3 MPS is the fastest, most comftable hot hatch around.
I'd go for either the 2 or the Polo. IMO, the Yaris looks kind of odd. The Fiesta looks good, now. But, in 1/2 years, you'll see them everywhere. It'll be like the Vauxhall Astra - at first it looked awesome, but now you're sick of the sight of them, because they're that common. So, if you can't wait for the 2, go for the Polo. Just, so you can own a car that's new out, appose to a car that's been out for a couple of years. But, that's just what I think. You'll be driving it!
fiesta is ugly in my opinion it has a big ass ford logo which looks bigger than the entire car. the yaris is a good car and toyotas usually do last awhile and the mazda 2 is a good car both cars have great motors and are good gas mpg cars so its really what U want but if it was me id get a 2
That would be v cool. But then, they would need to lower the roof or make the bottom heavyer/wider. I have 2007 mazda 3 and its awesome , I haven't had any problems with it at all. The plastic interior could be better thogh. And I love the engine sound, when the rpm hits 4000.
i had this car for a year now, and i hav to say its a cracker,, awesome handling, excellent electronic steering, auto box shifts smartly, i can't find a fault wid this car. The interior plastics could be better though
I want a yellow Mazda, but the president of Mazda is is a big lightly; they have yellow color in the catalog but not deliver Mazda 2 in yellow color for Europe. Maybe they haven't yellow paint in their factory.
I just bought it, so that's not true. But my car sales man said they are going to change this coulor and they will make orange ones. Check it out. Maybe you can still get it.
well i kinda understand what you are saying. but there are other things which affect stopping distance. weight and speed (how fast the car was going before braking). so if the car is realy light and moves as fast as a turtle, it could stop faster.
Bought my Mazda 2 this morning in Australia. Great little car. The Aus version is heavier though because it has extra safety features. But very fun to drive.
The error is probably from the driver's response time. Looks like he hits the brake as soon as he passes the cone. Would that guarantee an accurate result? I doubt that.
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MAybe you're right, but the fact is, it's claiming to be better than MUCH BETTEr cars, im not saying this car is a bad choice.
Anyway, it is a piece of shit, duh, it's a cheap piece of shit british market car. But it serves it's purpose well and i'm sure it's more than enough -- for British people. In USA, this kind of car takes quite the beating.
It's a small city car ( 1.3 or 1.5 litre engine). There's no mention of it being better than any sports car. The dude even says it's not trying to be a hothatch...I think it serves its purpose well. If you are looking for more muscle try Mazda 3 MPS.
Wow, your response is so... non-sequitor-filled that I want to either slap you, or myself, in the head to deal with my mental anguish. READ CAREFULLY: THEY ARE CLAIMING IT STOPS SIGNIFIGANTLY FASTER THAN THE BEST SUPERCARS available today.
not only improves the cars performance, but also makes it ... ???
kyokuryu 4 months ago
Sporty cars don't come any cuter ;)
MazdaSC2 4 months ago
The Car Reviewers loves the Stick on this baby. Best gear action for a Compact Car.
Super4188 6 months ago
i have the Sedan version, and i love it, great pick up, the best part of this car is the pick up, and the handling. i love my Mazda 2, it's been 1 year and it never makes me disappointed. :)
aiesshinichi 8 months ago
wow no kidding, a lighter car performs better!? no shit.....
geppegep 8 months ago
the brake test was dumb
monjamonjamonjamonja 8 months ago
It's funny how cars like the Fiesta and Mazda 2 are JUST now coming to America. They're kinda outdated. If I lived in Europe and not the U.S., I would get a 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera. :)
VhUgGz 9 months ago
I like pies
Vladmir917 9 months ago
damn wtf! i didn't know there was a mazda 2
Xytos 1 year ago
@Xytos i juts notice that there is a mazda 2 cuz my father says that he is going to sell my mazda 3 for this one! this SUCKS!!!!
Russo016 10 months ago
hm...41m from 70mph to 0 is actually quite good. BUT 25m as claimed is not possible on normal tarmac and road tires in any car. so he must have been way slower the first time, or hit the brakes way earlier. don´t get why nobody noticed that mistake while doing this show O.o
Digi20 1 year ago
@Digi20
Good point!
redlumlad 11 months ago
Jazz(Fit) better =)
ls600hlFirs 1 year ago
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youngbleeb 1 year ago
5th Gear pulls out all the stops here to make the point that a lighter vehicle is better.
Big heavy man, exciting track driving.
But it still feels like they gave the road test to a yob in a track suit, and if you need to have it explained (that more weight will slow a car down) then you may not be bright enough to drive.
Come on chaps. Give your viewers more credit.
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gatewaykiller1000 1 year ago
BAHHHH NASTY CAR
omijeff1 1 year ago
mazda2
SudheeshNarayanan 1 year ago
I sure do love Mazdas and all non-VAG cars....but I would still buy Fiesta Sport as a second car :)
846524162 1 year ago
I need the last word of the video!
ALSO MAKE IT WHAT>>!>>!>!?!?!?!?
GAAHH FUCK
12345JJBB 1 year ago
Where's the damned 3-door? Not everyone wants a 5-door!
SpeedingStudent 1 year ago
Lovley little car, cool as a Fiesta?, nope. But still a nice little car, my mum owns one
fagAshLil1234 1 year ago
@fagAshLil1234
fiesta cool? lol. Too common MAZDA FTW!
MrTR500 1 year ago 8
@MrTR500 same car
theguythatcould 1 year ago
@theguythatcould
Do you mean same underpinnings?
MrTR500 1 year ago
@MrTR500 i retract my statement. they share the same platform
theguythatcould 1 year ago
@MrTR500 Mazda is shit. SUBARU FTW!
1badmexican666 2 months ago
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PseudoScienceb20 1 year ago
But also makes it... ?
yodude010 1 year ago
Also, the interior of the Fiesta looks better.
Atheismrulez 1 year ago
@Atheismrulez The interior of the "feast" looks like a tacky 2004 cell phone. In 2 months it'll be an eyesore to anyone who drives it.
youngbleeb 1 year ago
@Atheismrulez Oh yeah, the Fiesta is made in Mexico, has a cheaper chassis as it doesnt use the high tensile steel that the Mazda uses, AND it's infact more expensive on the base models. 3000 more. So I'm gonna pay more money for a shitty brand name, made in mexico vs japan, thats heavier and has a weaker chassis? I'll refrain and leave that car on the lot-- for you. :p
youngbleeb 1 year ago
@youngbleeb
Wrong. The parts are made in the US, and assembled in Mexico. There's a difference--not that a moron like you would know, anyway. Second, you have no proof that it has a better chassis except for some bullshit marketing speak from Mazda. Third, the Fiesta is cheaper at $13,320 MSRP vs $13,980 MSRP for the Mazda 2. Fourth, if it comes to shitty companies, Mazda is much higher on the list with the ridiculous styling in all their new models
Atheismrulez 1 year ago
@Atheismrulez What, No mexican parts? Thats BS right there. Ford is ALL about profit, theyre using mexican parts! SHITS MADE IN MEXICO DOG, ARE YOU SERIOUS?? LOL Anyway, Mazda doesnt 'do' marketing, not like frod at least. High tensile steel is a REAL advance in chassis building. Ford's too CHEAP to use it. All Frods got is some bullshit "sync". Where I live, the fiesta is heavier, more expensive and cheap as shit. Might as well be made in China with a 17billion ad campaign. That's gay.
youngbleeb 1 year ago
@youngbleeb
LOL, you act like if Mazda didn't care about profits. Wake up, moron. And Mazda makes TONS of advertisements. High tensile steel is bullshit. It won't matter to normal consumers because there's no real advantage. And I don't care about where you live. It's not my fucking problem. I'm telling you the US stats. In the US, it's a better alternative. If it's not where you live, I don't give a shit.
Atheismrulez 1 year ago
@youngbleeb
And it seems that you're too much of a moron to know the difference between "assembling" and "manufacturing".
Atheismrulez 1 year ago
@Atheismrulez Your failure to comprehend isnt my problem. Buy your fiesta, and then look the entire vehicle over and tell me you dont see made in mexico anywhere. Either you work for frod's marketing dept or you're just an idiot. You're going to have a hard sell trying to tell me that every single component used to assenble the ford, was shipped from the USA. That's not only economically stupid, but would cost ford MORE than to source at least some components locally. Ford's TOO CHEAP for that.
youngbleeb 1 year ago
@youngbleeb
You're the only one talking bullshit. Not only do you not know the difference between assembling and manufacturing, but you actually think it somehow magically makes a difference if the car is completely made in the USA (hint: it doesn't).
You still haven't answered to any of the facts I posted.
Atheismrulez 1 year ago
@youngbleeb
You keep focusing on stupid shit that doesn't matter, yet ignore the fact that the Fiesta is the better car. There's no denying that it comes better equipped, has better fuel economy, has a more powerful engine, and costs less. These aren't opinion; they're facts.
Even if it were manufactured in Mexico (it's not, it's just assembled there), it wouldn't change SHIT. I don't care, nor should anyone. It being made in the USA won't make the car itself any better.
Atheismrulez 1 year ago
@youngbleeb
Fifth, the US Mazda 2 weighs 1050kg; the Ford Fiesta weights 1115kg. That's nothing to write home about, and the Mazda 2 weights less simply because it has less equipment standard. Sixth, the Ford Fiesta gets 40 MPG highway, while the Mazda 2 can only muster 35 MPG. This is without taking account that it should be the other way around because the Mazda 2 has less horsepower and less weight.
Atheismrulez 1 year ago
@Atheismrulez Why am I even listening to you about this North American parts bullshit. The god damned car is STAMPED at Cuautitlán Stamping. The engines are cast in CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO. Only the Mazda MZR 2.5L aka Duratec 25 and Duratec 3x V6 are cast in the USA. Gawd, your overconfident manner of spewing horse shit ALMOST had me doubting myself. I think your dubious nonsense is done here buddy.
youngbleeb 1 year ago
@Atheismrulez Compare real figures, not EPA estimates. Ford's generally get on target, Mazdas after 05 have consistently gotten much better than EPA. It truly doesnt make sense for the heavier ford to get better economy using a Mazda engine. That's stupid. Ford's trickery once again. Standard equipment? Useless shit defeats the purpose of a minicar. Who cares what you have to say any anymore, as you've been ardently wrong previously and are just on "about face" with your diverted rants.
youngbleeb 1 year ago
@youngbleeb
Sure, sure, sure...
Less equipment: great.
Move along.
Atheismrulez 1 year ago
@youngbleeb The Fiesta uses a 1.6L engine, while the Mazda utilizes a 1.5L engine.
jeepman787 1 year ago
@youngbleeb The Fiesta uses a 1.6L engine, while the Mazda utilizes a 1.5L engine. besides, no one has the name Atheismrulez with out being a troll
jeepman787 1 year ago
@jeepman787 yup, the 1.6 is the 1.5 with a longer stroke! and good call on the troll thing lol
youngbleeb 1 year ago
Mazda2 and Ford Fiesta is different, please see the actual car!
autospy666 1 year ago
my grandpa has this =D
An4nyLi3u 1 year ago
This car is in the new car pack for forza 3 tomorrow.
Tunerboy8732 1 year ago
Any word on what engines North America gets? I've been pining for a V8 bigblock in a small chasis like this.
But seriously, I like this car and I don't care too much about its lineage as people seem to be bashing the Fiesta for. At face value, it looks like Ford has the better of the two. The shoddy American quality argument hopefully is a thing of the past and will not haunt them going forward. I just don't like the Mazda2's more conservative styles compared to the Fiesta.
supercooled 1 year ago
Love those alloys, I hope we get those in the US!
Akasunano 1 year ago
If I could afford a Mazda 2, I'd get a Mazda 2.
If I could afford a Bentley, I'd get a Mazda 2.
If I could afford a mansion, I'd get a Mazda 2.
I'd still get the mansion and Bentley if I could afford them, but the Mazda 2 is just so insanely good that as a daily car, it is epic.
I can't wait to see the mods that start getting made for this baby once us Americans get our hands on it.
XeutonMojukai 1 year ago 5
I detest this car. Clutch and accelerator is far too sensitive for my liking.
Typhoon10UK 1 year ago
lighter is better in everyways
KPKonliner 1 year ago
10.5 seconds for insurance group 16? swift sport does it in 8.9 for insurance group 9. what gives.
ohyeahtotally08 1 year ago
What's crazy is while the new fiesta is nice, in NA (canada), it's barebones hatch price was something like 17k, while the mazda 2 is 14k hatch standard.
Granted, fiesta sedan is only 13k (although it's missing AC, MP3/CD, power windows, and possibly other stuff). It's incredible how it's such a big difference, but I guess they feel like loading the hatch up with extras, which I HATE.
@energymc22 you're calling them liars, or just idiots? Either way I'd believe them over you any day.
MsHojat 1 year ago
I've drive it before, actually my friend's car with loads of option, sadly in Thailand doesn't have manual tranny in the highest version for Mazda 2.
After I've driven I had to say it's very lovely!!! I want one!
zetsuboublogger 1 year ago
200 kilos lighter than its predecessor? That's a ton! Other car makers should follow in Mazda's footsteps.
Paradiddler45 1 year ago
25m to stop from 70mph is definately wrong... way too quick. And theres no way that adding 200kg will increase the stopping distance by over 60%. I think its about time the people who produce these programs actually knew stuff about cars before sprouting rubbish like this without a second thought, its clearly wrong when you'd be lucky to get a car like this to stop from 70mph in 50m.
energymc22 1 year ago
25m to stop from 70mph is definately wrong... way too quick. And theres no way that adding 200kg will increase the stopping distance by over 60%. I think its about time the people who produce these programs actually knew stuff about cars before sprouting rubbish like this without a second thought, its clearly wrong when you'd be lucky to get a car like this to stop from 70mph in 50m.
energymc22 1 year ago
Awesome. I love the Mazda2.
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mazdausa 1 year ago
Best in class for sure. When it comes to US/Canada there will be nothing else to consider (Fiesta is next-best thing though) if you actually care about a car's X-Factor.
If you don't then get a Honda Fit and keep wearing your pleated trousers.
mpalm887 1 year ago
MazdaSPEED 2 would be awesome!
i like it as it is too though.
too bad the US only gets the 5 door hatch. I was really looking forward to the 3 door. :(
GrahamCrackers94 1 year ago
This car is my favourite ZOOM ZOOm
khaboninaz 1 year ago
I saw this model (mazda 2) at a local mall here in the Philippines. it really looks good, for me it looks better than the new honda city. =)
jfkid22 1 year ago
this car is sweet! the car is also available in philippines, and wow! it has a mx-5's performance and i can tell it by looking at it. it also has the mazda 6's tail lights. and mazda 3's looks.
mcxhaste 1 year ago
swweet little car, shame they dont do a 120 bhp version, a 8.5 sec 0-60, and 125 top end would be an absolute monster of a warm hatch, id get one defo, and they look amazing, id rather have the 1.5 sport than the fiat 500 1.4 sport, actaully, wait the interior....
fatcatsarefun 1 year ago
cool car, i like it way better than the honda fit, and i love how it's so tiny and it's more lightweight than my honda crx si that's 5 inches shorter in length and 7 inches shorter in height, not bad, and it looks pretty cool too, i wouldn't want one cause they're not fast but i'd like to see mazdaspeed2 of this car.
esca8652 1 year ago
Don't like um...
Just looks like a new pug to me...Umm
spencerstube 1 year ago
i just got a 2009 "59" plate mazda 2 sport 3dr in black. It's a beautiful little hot hatch and already been caught speeding after a week oops :)
lilgreenfingerpuppet 2 years ago
Now when he says 70 during the break test, does he mean 70 mph?
zoovroo 2 years ago
ye as we don't measure speed in Kmh in the UK
lilgreenfingerpuppet 2 years ago
I seriously doubt it. The braking distance would only have been 82 feet and that would make this car godly.
SDSakuragi 2 years ago
yes
icychopstix 2 years ago
This also goes to prove that being in shape will make your car perform much better :D
mrjost55 2 years ago 28
@mrjost55 the big guy is in better shape... STRONGEST MAN... the host is just a light skinny bloke
louiearmstrong 1 year ago
@louiearmstrong I should have reworded it. I meant less weight = faster
mrjost55 1 year ago
@mrjost55 Instead of tipping smart cars now, lets all tip 2s [= lol.
srrybunny 1 year ago
This is a hot hatch, great car. I drove a Civic Hatch, Volks Wagon R32, Honda Fit, Suzuki Swift, Subaru wrx hatch & etc.
I like small cars and midsize cars. I can mod these cars to go faster then stock.
CautiousVlogger 2 years ago 2
yeah it looks like a yaris.
budjie10 2 years ago
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autospy666 2 years ago
this or the jazz/fit?
boogernights 2 years ago
This is a Fiesta. Because of its sales success Ford is using the chassis to bring a subcompact to N.A. theyre the SAME people !!
I'm still buyin a Fiesta though :p
5abivt 2 years ago
Same basic chassis as the Fiesta, yes. But completely different engineering altogether.
FrostedCold 2 years ago
Then the Fiesta is a Mazda 2, which was known already, sinds Mazda and Ford work together.
gielfransen 2 years ago
But, the Fiesta is a lot heavier. 5-door hatch: 2537 lbs (1150kg) The Mazda 2 (I don't know if it's 3-door or 5-door) is 2100 lbs (953kg). One of the biggest selling points of the Mazda2-Fiesta brothers (sisters) is their lightness and the Fiesta is much weaker in that department. I guess that's why weight saving isn't much emphasized for the Fiesta.
ryofurue 2 years ago
seem yaris+jazz
sathit09 2 years ago
It looks like a Volkswagen Golf lol, I like the car, I thinks its a great buy.
CautiousVlogger 2 years ago
The MAZDA2 was launched in Thailand yesterday at Central World.
Mazda's ' made in Thailand' hatch back will be competing with Toyota Yaris and Honda Jazz.
The price: THB 535,000 and THB 690,000
The 'Zoom-Zoom' Thailand Team is planiing to sell 1,100 units next year.
John K. Lindgren
CarSanook
Bangkok
carsanook007 2 years ago
If the Fiesta is coming to the US, this should also! I like it.
turbo311 2 years ago
its coming in 2011
achamani3 2 years ago
It looks kool but I like my 666 better( 2006, Mazda 6, V6)
salariii 2 years ago
Nice little car--seems to go well too.
whiskeyindejar 2 years ago
reminds me YARIS
czarli 2 years ago
can't wait until it comes to North America
davidhalifax 2 years ago
Thats It!!!
I'm choosing this over a Mazda 3
imnameless07 2 years ago
My dream car :)
corey26081987 2 years ago
its really out of sync lol
natheyboi13 2 years ago
Reminds me of a Toyota Yaris hahaha or the Nissan Versa ..
datzDope 2 years ago
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this shit looks too much like peugeot 206 and the newer mazda 3 looks like 307
Shuffle3956 2 years ago
It's funny how much buzz the Ford Fiesta is getting, but the car the Fiesta is based on, this Mazda 2, no one really knows about. What a shame, Ford is getting so much credit for all the models based on Mazda
youngbleeb 2 years ago 39
Only in North America, In Australia, the Mazda 2 is getting wildly popular by the minute, in fact, soon it'll be challenging the Toyota Yaris for Australia's favourite small car! In contrast, the new 6th generation Ford Fiesta hasn't really exploded yet down under.
corey26081987 2 years ago
@youngbleeb Yes, but Fiesta is a better designed car. It has higher quality materials, a dash that has twu full dial gauges, a dual clutch automatic, etc. In other words, it is an example, how a good chasis could make better car or not by designers.
Fussinated 1 year ago
@Fussinated Funny, I'm pretty sure the high tensile steel chassis was originally on the Mazda2. Check the crash tests. The rest of what you said is totally subjective, and dubious at best. Ford always puts less money into their Mazda clones than Mazda does on their originals.
youngbleeb 1 year ago
@youngbleeb
The 2 just looks too...Harmless.
tipoomaster 1 year ago
@tipoomaster I think that might be a good thing. Surely I wouldnt want my car to look like it's conspiring to get into an accident and kill me lol
youngbleeb 1 year ago
@youngbleeb
It's getting more buzz because it's a better car. It looks better, has somewhat better fuel economy, has a more powerful engine, is more fun to drive, and has a lower asking price. There's also more and better available trims for the Fiesta.
Finally, more and better marketing can go a long way. There's tons of ads for the Fiesta; I've yet to see one for the Mazda 2.
Atheismrulez 1 year ago
@Atheismrulez Your last point is your only valid one. Ford has the marketing machine running out of control. As a consumer, I think I'll prefer an automaker putting that money into the actual vehicle, instead of psychological conditioning. That said, "more powerful engine"? You realise the entire thing aside from the sheet metal, lights and interior are all Mazda right. So Ford is offering a more powerful Mazda engine? lol. dumb. Also, how does a heavier version = more fun to drive? lol dumb.
youngbleeb 1 year ago
@youngbleeb not only is it Fiesta=Mazda2 but in Canada the Ford Ranger pickup is the same as the Mazda B-Series pickup
Rangeroversport12 1 year ago
@Rangeroversport12 the 3 and the focus are the same in other parts of the world as well.
black96fire 1 year ago
@youngbleeb just let it go. Mazda is still and always be a great car for those who really loved it. Nothing has a ZoomZoom except Mazda it self. :)
taufan8687 1 year ago
@youngbleeb the mazda is based on a ford platform, sorry friend ;)
robokoolmn 1 year ago
@youngbleeb my apologize just researched it and its co developed by both ford and mazda, mah bad :3
robokoolmn 1 year ago
@youngbleeb it's not based on it, it was a jointly developed. Think of the Saab 9000, Fiat Chroma, Lancia Thema and Alfa-Romeo 164. Essentially the same platform but dressed differently by different manufacturers. One is not based on the other and some became much more popular than the other.
sturroma 1 year ago
@sturroma Actually it wasn't much of a joint venture. With examples you mentioned, it's true, but the Mazda2/Fiesta is really a Mazda "DE" platform. It uses a Mazda "Z" engine in both, only the Ford uses a unique DSG gearbox. The DE chassis is a 5th generation Mazda subcompact chassis, as "E" suggests. Ford classically uses Mazda engineered chassis to put their own sheet metal onto. This has been an arrangement since at least 1979. Also the 2/Demio obviously sold 1.5yrs before Ford's knockoff
youngbleeb 1 year ago
@youngbleeb May I correct you, dear Sir. Mazdas are based on Fords platforms, not Fords on Mazdas.
For example, Mazda 2 is based on Fiesta, Mazda 3 is based on Focus.
846524162 1 year ago
@846524162
You're a moron.
t3hRevenge 1 year ago
@t3hRevenge No, I am not. I just know the right facts and you clearly don't.
846524162 1 year ago
@846524162 You may correct me anytime, only if you have correct information. In this case, you may not. You should perhaps do some in-depth research, perhaps take yourself back in time to the 90's and learn more about the Ford/Mazda relationship. Or simply, save your time and read my prior comments, which are 100% factual. Good day.
youngbleeb 1 year ago
@youngbleeb Ok, you are right. Some older Ford models were using Mazdas platform, back in 90's.
But I was talking about newer cars, like Mazda 3 and 2. The older and newer Mazda 3 were using Ford Focus C1 platfrom and Mazda 2 are using Fords B3 platform.
846524162 1 year ago
@846524162 Nothing's changed my friend. I am too, talking about present day cars ;) The chassis codes you quoted, are simply just Ford's codes. Fiesta is a Mazda "D" chassis... DE is the code, "E" means FIFTH generation. It's newer to Ford who calls it B3, THIRD generation. Mazda3 is based on B chassis "BL" is the current code, L signifying 12th generation. That's right TWELVE GENS! Because Mazda3 was called 323/Familia before. This is why the car excels in it's class..
youngbleeb 1 year ago
@846524162 The company whose engineers designed the Fusion, Edge, Focus (EU), and Fiesta chassis'... was Mazda. Some (minor) input from Ford teams was used, yes, but Mazda engineers do basically all of the work. Trust me, in that nothing has changed. Ford made such fanfare about dishing out money to do 90's Mondeo chassis from scratch.. and realised then that they will get no sweeter deal than continuing to pull engineering from Mazda. Look, Ford went *suddenly* from absolute CRAP to now just OK
youngbleeb 1 year ago
@youngbleeb Ok, looks like you know a lot about this things. But I read a lot of car reviews and tests and so on and wherever I looked, it said: '' Mazda is a great car, thanks to Ford impressive chassis.'' And I mean, Everywhere.
So whats the point of doing that? As I know, Ford owns ''small'' stake at Mazda company so its not logically at all. Are they just naming it like its Fords, because Ford is so huge?
846524162 1 year ago
somebody wants to calculate the weight of the guy? xD
gniggle 2 years ago
is this a 1.4 litre or 1.2litre
cranding 2 years ago
I think it is a 1.5
hyerxmas 2 years ago
@cranding actually it's the sport, so it's got a 1.3l or a 1.5l petrol engine, or even a 1.6 diesel engine. for this one i'd bet for the 1.5l petrol, cause it's the most powerful with 103 bhp
elflyex89 1 year ago
Is the Mazda 2 made in the same factory as they make the Fiesta in Valencia or do they actually make them in Japan?
80sfordman 2 years ago
In Japan now because of the problems with the previous one
ECWANIMAL 2 years ago
The Mazda2 is made in Japan, at Hiroshima.
PaoloSerra 2 years ago
Japan
syiannis 2 years ago 3
mazda 2 is also in Colombia not only asi and aurope
PIVOTKID100 2 years ago
mazda 2'
69boss180 2 years ago
is the mazda2 only europe and asia?
i own a mazda3 and i never even heard of the mazda2
AvAplusfourtyfour 2 years ago
I've driven one in Australia -- right-hand drive.
parkdan 2 years ago
South America too
iloveg25 2 years ago
i think it is because city cars are not really popular in the us
theendofalice 2 years ago
Not sure, only just started advertising it in the UK. Looks like a nice small version of the Mazda 3, wonder if it performance anywhere as near. Seeing Mazda 3 MPS is the fastest, most comftable hot hatch around.
Dosedmonkey 2 years ago
Really good car , Fiesta looks good in black but seen loads already, New astra next year
The mazda 2 now has free insurance and car tax for a year
LotusCarlton09 2 years ago
i have a mazda 2 i agree best best best car ! i have it in pearl white:)
Frundercover1 2 years ago 3
the old one is much better.
elcrax 2 years ago
cool
alos31 2 years ago
俺も最近買ったョ
おもったほど燃費良くない・・・踏みすぎ？
ryouichirou1110 2 years ago
Nice thoughts man...
gumball3000xp 2 years ago
I love it in that colour. I'd get it either in that or white!
ShudaWent2Specsavers 2 years ago
White is cool. Looks great in it. With black wheels, maybe 17"...
vangestelwijnen 2 years ago 3
I got it white, I love it...
talpazzo 2 years ago 4
best car
FIGJINDROCJA 2 years ago
i need advice pls,i can have a yaris or a fiesta in june,or i can wait for the new polo in october :(..o yea or a mazda2
RockingChief 2 years ago
What about seat Ibiza
is good car
feraskh 2 years ago
I'd go for either the 2 or the Polo. IMO, the Yaris looks kind of odd. The Fiesta looks good, now. But, in 1/2 years, you'll see them everywhere. It'll be like the Vauxhall Astra - at first it looked awesome, but now you're sick of the sight of them, because they're that common. So, if you can't wait for the 2, go for the Polo. Just, so you can own a car that's new out, appose to a car that's been out for a couple of years. But, that's just what I think. You'll be driving it!
ShudaWent2Specsavers 2 years ago
get a mazda 2 :D btw. My dad is the general importer of mazda in macedonia :P
SeidSK 2 years ago
fiesta is ugly in my opinion it has a big ass ford logo which looks bigger than the entire car. the yaris is a good car and toyotas usually do last awhile and the mazda 2 is a good car both cars have great motors and are good gas mpg cars so its really what U want but if it was me id get a 2
Crazy4mazdaspeed 2 years ago 2
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new fiesta! anyday!
SUHAILKHAN03 2 years ago
mazda have a great range of fun, sytlish and reliable cars. take note toyota
cardesigner5 2 years ago 2
I've just bought one of these tday, won't get it for a few weeks yet though...can't wait!!! xx
samiovbolton 2 years ago 2
they should do a MPS version of this with about 180bhp
minismithy90 2 years ago 4
crazy! =)
violentstreetsoi 2 years ago
lool
vspec2wrx 2 years ago
That would be v cool. But then, they would need to lower the roof or make the bottom heavyer/wider. I have 2007 mazda 3 and its awesome , I haven't had any problems with it at all. The plastic interior could be better thogh. And I love the engine sound, when the rpm hits 4000.
tomomomas 2 years ago
i had this car for a year now, and i hav to say its a cracker,, awesome handling, excellent electronic steering, auto box shifts smartly, i can't find a fault wid this car. The interior plastics could be better though
hansinge1102 2 years ago 4
I got a red mazda 2 so its a well car.
stivensdelgado 2 years ago 2
I have a 2006 2.3 M3 5 door gran touring, I like this M2, too bad they don't have them here in California. I like it!
bajabltz 3 years ago
I want a yellow Mazda, but the president of Mazda is is a big lightly; they have yellow color in the catalog but not deliver Mazda 2 in yellow color for Europe. Maybe they haven't yellow paint in their factory.
amdofic 3 years ago
I just bought it, so that's not true. But my car sales man said they are going to change this coulor and they will make orange ones. Check it out. Maybe you can still get it.
LVenus 3 years ago
Again, for the last time, they claim 25 meters from this POS car.
And Porsche 911 turbo, with the upgrade: ceramic composite brakes package, stops in 32 meters.
Do you understand why I am raising the B.S. flag?
LLCoolPass 3 years ago
well i kinda understand what you are saying. but there are other things which affect stopping distance. weight and speed (how fast the car was going before braking). so if the car is realy light and moves as fast as a turtle, it could stop faster.
bobbz16 3 years ago
@LLCoolPass The 911 weighs 600-700lb more.
mzsczn 1 year ago
Bought my Mazda 2 this morning in Australia. Great little car. The Aus version is heavier though because it has extra safety features. But very fun to drive.
DazMorgan 3 years ago
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70 mph stop in 25 meters.... thats 80 feet.
that's also complete bullshit for an economy car with drum brakes to accomplish. there has to be something going on
LLCoolPass 3 years ago
The error is probably from the driver's response time. Looks like he hits the brake as soon as he passes the cone. Would that guarantee an accurate result? I doubt that.
superwtk 3 years ago
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Well anyone over 80 IQ realized that this car can't stop faster than supercars. This car is a piece of shit.
LLCoolPass 3 years ago
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why would I deserve thumbs down from viewers when I said nothing offense, and actually something very factual and interesting?
LLCoolPass 3 years ago
cause people actually buy this car and they hate you because you say it is a piece of shit well thats what I think lol
Eidrian111 3 years ago 3
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MAybe you're right, but the fact is, it's claiming to be better than MUCH BETTEr cars, im not saying this car is a bad choice.
Anyway, it is a piece of shit, duh, it's a cheap piece of shit british market car. But it serves it's purpose well and i'm sure it's more than enough -- for British people. In USA, this kind of car takes quite the beating.
LLCoolPass 3 years ago
It's a small city car ( 1.3 or 1.5 litre engine). There's no mention of it being better than any sports car. The dude even says it's not trying to be a hothatch...I think it serves its purpose well. If you are looking for more muscle try Mazda 3 MPS.
DarwinBlaine 3 years ago 3
Wow, your response is so... non-sequitor-filled that I want to either slap you, or myself, in the head to deal with my mental anguish. READ CAREFULLY: THEY ARE CLAIMING IT STOPS SIGNIFIGANTLY FASTER THAN THE BEST SUPERCARS available today.
LLCoolPass 3 years ago