Mazda2 headed to North America - Toyota Yaris Forums

Thirty-Nine · 09-18-2009, 01:12 PM

I was just wondering why the Mazda2 wasn't coming to North America, and low and behold, now it is!

http://www.subcompactculture.com/200...ded-to-us.html

Gideon · 09-18-2009, 02:18 PM

I'm more of a fan of the previous generation's body style.

With some work they look pretty nice though.

kargoboy · 09-18-2009, 02:24 PM

I really want one for a DD but I don't think I can wait another year!

Mouse · 09-18-2009, 02:48 PM

I love the Garage Vary parts on that 2.

Gideon · 09-18-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mouse

I love the Garage Vary parts on that 2.

I was going to say I was surprised you spotted that (even with the logo on the side) but I forgot you own a Miata.

MadMax · 09-18-2009, 03:12 PM

Looks like a Yaris clone...

Mouse · 09-18-2009, 04:35 PM

It looks better than the Yaris stock for stock.

*kimona* · 09-18-2009, 04:55 PM

I like it... a lot! I've always liked Mazdas.

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 09-18-2009, 05:37 PM

nice car BUT 2012 YARIS is gonna make a lot of people happy......

firemachine69 · 11-17-2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ROCKLAND TOYOTA

nice car BUT 2012 YARIS is gonna make a lot of people happy......

With more electrical steer numbness, terrible emergency handling, and mediocre looks?

Seriously, the Mazda 2, aka the Ford Fiesta as we will know it, was reviewed by a car journalist friend of mine. Keep in mind, he's personally driven my Yaris... And had few nice things to say about it. He told me "pound for pound", the Fiesta (which he has personally driven and reviewed) is his top pick above the pack of micro cars, unless Honda makes a super-redesign of the Fit again.

Considering his car the week prior was a BMW X5, that says alot.

talnlnky · 11-20-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by firemachine69

With more electrical steer numbness, terrible emergency handling, and mediocre looks?

Seriously, the Mazda 2, aka the Ford Fiesta as we will know it, was reviewed by a car journalist friend of mine. Keep in mind, he's personally driven my Yaris... And had few nice things to say about it. He told me "pound for pound", the Fiesta (which he has personally driven and reviewed) is his top pick above the pack of micro cars, unless Honda makes a super-redesign of the Fit again.

Considering his car the week prior was a BMW X5, that says alot.

that just means he's used to sportier cars... cars with more whistles... and more HP.

Question is... when people review the cars... do they review the car based on what it is designed for. Nobody in their right mind cares about the 0-60 on a yaris or similar car.... cause if you are driving it like you stole it... well then you probably won't keep it stock for very long... thus the review doesn't apply once you start changing out parts.

these cars are meant to be cheap & reliable... so the main considerations when reviewing should be the initial cost, the annual cost (to drive & maintain) and then after that get into the fun factor.

Nobody would review a sportscar mainly based on its mpg's and cost of ownership... so why review an eco-box on HP and fun? it's bass-ackwards!

talnlnky · 09-18-2009, 05:50 PM

I owned a 97 mazda.... and it was ok... but that was also the year ford took over. I'd be afraid of buying the newer stuff. I figure Toyota will last longer than any other brand with comparable subcompacts out right now.

I wish that toyota would emove the back seat... on the 3dr hatch and just make it a cargo area, and take off say 6" of length.

yaris-me · 09-19-2009, 01:34 AM

Looks good!

Thirty-Nine · 09-19-2009, 02:26 AM

Love it or hate it, competition is good, and I'm glad to see more small cars hitting the market!

MadMax · 09-19-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

Love it or hate it, competition is good, and I'm glad to see more small cars hitting the market!

Very good point, and I actually like it but I still think it resembles the Yaris. Of course, that is not a bad thing!

But you are absolutely correct, the American market needs to continue having vehicles like this introduced to it. Too many Hummers, SUVs and pick-ups around here and the vast majority are never utilized to their capabilities (find me a Hummer with mud on it...a very rare thing in these parts!). At least I use my Jeep for offroading.

I travel to Europe quite often (I am actually flying to Germany tomorrow) and I always see some great small cars that we never see over here. Nice to see another one make the leap...

Cheers! M2

wooverstone8 · 11-17-2009, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

Love it or hate it, competition is good, and I'm glad to see more small cars hitting the market!

+1

Sabretooth · 09-19-2009, 02:52 AM

Mistu Colt for 2011 anyone?

Cant wait to see!

I would so be all over a Ralliart model!

Mouse · 09-19-2009, 03:36 AM

My dad had a mazda 3 and it had 130000.00 miles on it and absolutely no problems with it. Mazdas quality has gotten a lot better since the days of the protege.

09-18-2009, 01:12 PM	#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	Mazda2 headed to North America I was just wondering why the Mazda2 wasn't coming to North America, and low and behold, now it is! http://www.subcompactculture.com/200...ded-to-us.html __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

09-18-2009, 05:37 PM	#9
ROCKLAND TOYOTA TRIM HUNTER View User's Garage Drives: 2007 BLAZIN BLUE YARIS 3 DR Join Date: May 2006 Location: ROCKLAND COUNTY NY Posts: 2,088	nice car BUT 2012 YARIS is gonna make a lot of people happy...... __________________ http://rocklandtoyota.com/IFrame.aspx?iFrameID=2388 TOYOTA PARTS AT A DISCOUNT........

09-18-2009, 05:50 PM	#12
talnlnky Audio Junky Drives: 08 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 1,412	I owned a 97 mazda.... and it was ok... but that was also the year ford took over. I'd be afraid of buying the newer stuff. I figure Toyota will last longer than any other brand with comparable subcompacts out right now. I wish that toyota would emove the back seat... on the 3dr hatch and just make it a cargo area, and take off say 6" of length. __________________

09-19-2009, 02:26 AM	#14
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	Love it or hate it, competition is good, and I'm glad to see more small cars hitting the market! __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

09-19-2009, 02:52 AM	#17
Sabretooth 37HSSV View User's Garage Drives: '11 Mazdaspeed 3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: St Cloud FL Posts: 1,395	Mistu Colt for 2011 anyone? Cant wait to see! I would so be all over a Ralliart model! __________________ 07 Toyota Yaris Hatchback -sold- 11 Mazdaspeed 3 -SRI/TIP, 3 inch TBI, Custom FMIC, Tuned by Cobb Accessport, HKS ssq2 BOV, Upgraded HPFP- Clean stock look... Killer performance.

09-18-2009, 02:18 PM	#2
Gideon ★weeaboo★ View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Bayou LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 661	I'm more of a fan of the previous generation's body style. With some work they look pretty nice though.

09-18-2009, 02:24 PM	#3
kargoboy Drives: '07 Yaris Sedan/'03 Protege Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 260	I really want one for a DD but I don't think I can wait another year!

09-18-2009, 02:48 PM	#4
Mouse Drives: 2007 MX5 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 338	I love the Garage Vary parts on that 2.

09-18-2009, 03:12 PM	#6
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Looks like a Yaris clone...

09-18-2009, 04:35 PM	#7
Mouse Drives: 2007 MX5 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 338	It looks better than the Yaris stock for stock.

09-18-2009, 04:55 PM	#8
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	I like it... a lot! I've always liked Mazdas.

09-19-2009, 01:34 AM	#13
yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	Looks good!

09-19-2009, 03:36 AM	#18
Mouse Drives: 2007 MX5 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 338	My dad had a mazda 3 and it had 130000.00 miles on it and absolutely no problems with it. Mazdas quality has gotten a lot better since the days of the protege.

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