My Mazda 2 review - Toyota Yaris Forums

Thirty-Nine · 11-10-2010, 12:18 AM

Here's my latest review: The 2011 Mazda 2 Touring. Nice little vehicle. You can read my review here:

http://www.subcompactculture.com/201...-miata-of.html

1stToyota · 11-10-2010, 05:51 AM

Thanks. I think I'll pass this on to my sister. She's trying keep it under $17k if she can ...I've mentioned the Yaris, Versa, Accent and Fit to her, but I forgot about the Mazda 2

john21031 · 11-11-2010, 01:07 AM

I drove the 2 and I agree, it drives so well. Couldn't believe how nice the shifter felt.

*kimona* · 11-11-2010, 08:50 AM

Great write-up! Having driven the car recently (and having owned a couple of Miatas prior to the Vitz), I agree 100% with your review.

Hershey · 11-12-2010, 12:14 AM

Very smooth shifting and a sweeeeeeeet engaging clutch . Thirty-Nine knows a good thing when he sees it .

*tk-421* · 11-12-2010, 01:20 AM

Now I'm really interested in this car... Unfortunately, it seems it won't be sold around these parts for the foreseeable future (I asked earlier today).

The big question is: would you get this instead of your current Yaris had you had the choice back then?

Another thing to consider is the engine's potential for performance mods... 100 hp could become 120-130 pretty inexpensively...

Great writeup!

Hershey · 11-12-2010, 12:10 PM

The MAZDA 2 uses 0w-20 and the oil change would be just as easy as the YARIS . I've been following MAZDA 2 sales in a 90 mile radius and they don't seem to be moving very fast off the dealer lots . Hopefully they'll be giving better discounts in time . The MAZDA dealers that we visited and test drove the 2 at are giving $400 or less for discounts . If they were giving better deals we'd likely be sitting in a 2 . The automatic , since it would be her car . I prefer the 5 speed manual .

*kimona* · 11-12-2010, 01:14 PM

Only drove the Mazda 2 stick, and it was truly outstanding compared to the Yaris.

Wonder about the automatic transmission? In the past, Mazda automatics were absolute crap!

Kal-El · 11-12-2010, 01:21 PM

Thanks for the review.

But I'm just not a fan of this car. It may have good driving dynamics, but for me, the positives end there. I base this on a direct and fair comparison to the Ford Fiesta (hatch) on which it shares its chassis.

- The Fiesta, IMO, looks far better. Not even close
- The Fiesta has significantly more power and yet gets better mileage with the 6 speed auto
- The Fiesta, IMO, has a better interior (especially better looking)
- The Fiesta has much more options (tech/comfort/convenience)
- The Fiesta matches the 2's driving dynamics
- The Fiesta is simply a better overall value - more car for the price

Seems like sales are very slow so far. I've seen them on sale on dealer lots for about 4-5 months, yet I have yet to see one on the road. I've seen dozens of Fiestas though.

Hershey · 11-12-2010, 01:22 PM

The auto TOURING we drove was smooth engaging .

Thirty-Nine · 11-12-2010, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kal-El

Thanks for the review.

- The Fiesta, IMO, looks far better. Not even close
- The Fiesta has significantly more power and yet gets better mileage with the 6 speed auto
- The Fiesta, IMO, has a better interior (especially better looking)
- The Fiesta has much more options (tech/comfort/convenience)
- The Fiesta matches the 2's driving dynamics
- The Fiesta is simply a better overall value - more car for the price

Seems like sales are very slow so far. I've seen them on sale on dealer lots for about 4-5 months, yet I have yet to see one on the road. I've seen dozens of Fiestas though.

Just FYI, although the Fiesta has more power, the 2 was clocked faster by Automobile magazine.

Although looks are purely subjective, I would say that I agree with you for the most part. Certainly, the automatic on the Fiesta is far superior to the 4AT in the 2. The Feista does have a great interior. The 2, however, felt more basic and sporting, whereas the Fiesta definitely does have more going on.

Hershey · 11-12-2010, 10:21 PM

The 6 speed auto of the FIESTA is having issues already . Seen it at EDMUNDS in the FIESTA forum . Think it has something to do with overheating . We find the 2 to be more accommodating for head / leg room to its passegers in front and rear than both FIESTA models .

11-10-2010, 12:18 AM	#1
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	My Mazda 2 review Here's my latest review: The 2011 Mazda 2 Touring. Nice little vehicle. You can read my review here: http://www.subcompactculture.com/201...-miata-of.html __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

11-10-2010, 05:51 AM	#2
1stToyota Drives: 2013 Chevy Spark 1LT 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,185	Thanks. I think I'll pass this on to my sister. She's trying keep it under $17k if she can ...I've mentioned the Yaris, Versa, Accent and Fit to her, but I forgot about the Mazda 2 __________________ 1997 Lincoln Town Car - *SOLD* 2008 Scion xD (w/ automatic) - SOLD 2008 Yaris HB - SOLD

11-12-2010, 01:20 AM	#6
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	Now I'm really interested in this car... Unfortunately, it seems it won't be sold around these parts for the foreseeable future (I asked earlier today). The big question is: would you get this instead of your current Yaris had you had the choice back then? Another thing to consider is the engine's potential for performance mods... 100 hp could become 120-130 pretty inexpensively... Great writeup! __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

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Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Very smooth shifting and a sweeeeeeeet engaging clutch . Thirty-Nine knows a good thing when he sees it .

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Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	The MAZDA 2 uses 0w-20 and the oil change would be just as easy as the YARIS . I've been following MAZDA 2 sales in a 90 mile radius and they don't seem to be moving very fast off the dealer lots . Hopefully they'll be giving better discounts in time . The MAZDA dealers that we visited and test drove the 2 at are giving $400 or less for discounts . If they were giving better deals we'd likely be sitting in a 2 . The automatic , since it would be her car . I prefer the 5 speed manual .

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kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Only drove the Mazda 2 stick, and it was truly outstanding compared to the Yaris. Wonder about the automatic transmission? In the past, Mazda automatics were absolute crap!

11-12-2010, 01:21 PM	#9
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	Thanks for the review. But I'm just not a fan of this car. It may have good driving dynamics, but for me, the positives end there. I base this on a direct and fair comparison to the Ford Fiesta (hatch) on which it shares its chassis. - The Fiesta, IMO, looks far better. Not even close - The Fiesta has significantly more power and yet gets better mileage with the 6 speed auto - The Fiesta, IMO, has a better interior (especially better looking) - The Fiesta has much more options (tech/comfort/convenience) - The Fiesta matches the 2's driving dynamics - The Fiesta is simply a better overall value - more car for the price Seems like sales are very slow so far. I've seen them on sale on dealer lots for about 4-5 months, yet I have yet to see one on the road. I've seen dozens of Fiestas though.

11-12-2010, 01:22 PM	#10
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	The auto TOURING we drove was smooth engaging .

11-12-2010, 10:21 PM	#12
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	The 6 speed auto of the FIESTA is having issues already . Seen it at EDMUNDS in the FIESTA forum . Think it has something to do with overheating . We find the 2 to be more accommodating for head / leg room to its passegers in front and rear than both FIESTA models .