Is the Mazda 2 a Yaris copy? - Toyota Yaris Forums

grampi · 07-02-2014, 11:51 AM

Is it just me, or does the Mazda 2 look almost identical to the Yaris hatchback?

Exiwolfman · 07-02-2014, 12:36 PM

wheels fit ...same bolt pattern , offset and even hub bore as for rest dont know ...shape wise they are not even close...both hb with 4 doors lol

IllusionX · 07-02-2014, 01:13 PM

i'm not surprised for someone who drives a corolla to mistake the 2. LOL

bentjazz · 07-02-2014, 03:27 PM

I like the Mazda 2, and the two cars do actually kind of look alike. I would have seriously considered the Mazda 2 if I hadn't bought the Yaris.....

IllusionX · 07-02-2014, 04:16 PM

the mazda 2 automatic gearbox is sluggish, then you end up reving high once it decides to kick off.

It doesn't have this responsiveness of Toyota or Honda gearboxes.

nookandcrannycar · 07-02-2014, 04:52 PM

One thing Mazda did right re the USDM Mazda 2.....offering the BASE 5-door hatch with a MANUAL transmission

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YodaBird · 07-02-2014, 05:02 PM

The Mazda 2 and Yaris are identical in subtle ways. There is no denying that !

why? · 07-02-2014, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YodaBird

The Mazda 2 and Yaris are identical in subtle ways. There is no denying that !

You can say that about many randomly paired cars.

YodaBird · 07-02-2014, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by why?

You can say that about many randomly paired cars.

Give me a pair of cars that have identical identity, and we'll judge.

The Limo 2 · 07-02-2014, 10:22 PM

Starting in the 2016 MY I think they will be even more similar.
Roy

YodaBird · 07-03-2014, 12:09 AM

2016 MY ?

bronsin · 07-03-2014, 05:57 AM

The MPG isnt as good with the M2 and it doesnt come in a 2 door. (very few people need a 4 door)

That said its a step in the right direction and Mazda builds some good cars so if Toyota keeps building Yari with faulty water pumps I might go there for my next car!

428CobraJet · 07-03-2014, 09:37 AM

I understand the Ford KA..(Note: I was wrong. See below. Fiesta shares platform).... and the Mazda2 are all on a shared platform and all built in Mexico. And yes, a friend bought a new Mazda2 and quickly traded it on a Mazda3 because of the poor gas mileage. Luckily for me he sold me his old wheels (as he had put baby mommas on the 2)!

No relation to Yaris that I know of.

IllusionX · 07-03-2014, 10:08 AM

The skyactiv engine does similar mileage than the 1.5L EFI engine on the 2

428CobraJet · 07-03-2014, 10:14 AM

My buddy says better. On heavier car.

The Limo 2 · 07-03-2014, 01:20 PM

MY=Model Year
Roy

428CobraJet · 07-03-2014, 04:10 PM

He had a 2011 Mazda 2 m/t for less than 6 mos. He's a factory rep and. was getting 30-31mpg. He traded on a 2012 Mazda3 with the 2.0 SkyActiv and 6 speed. Around 40mpg. Now he's driving a 2014 Mazda6 manual and getting upper 30s..

I have never driven a Mazda2. I'm sure that their next one will be di.

IllusionX · 07-03-2014, 06:12 PM

I have a Mazda 2 at work. Base auto 4 speed. Fuel consumption isn't so bad. Almost like my yaris.

07-02-2014, 11:51 AM	#1
grampi Drives: Corolla Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 325	Is the Mazda 2 a Yaris copy? Is it just me, or does the Mazda 2 look almost identical to the Yaris hatchback?

07-02-2014, 01:13 PM	#3
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	i'm not surprised for someone who drives a corolla to mistake the 2. LOL __________________

07-02-2014, 04:16 PM	#5
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	the mazda 2 automatic gearbox is sluggish, then you end up reving high once it decides to kick off. It doesn't have this responsiveness of Toyota or Honda gearboxes. __________________

07-03-2014, 05:57 AM	#12
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	The MPG isnt as good with the M2 and it doesnt come in a 2 door. (very few people need a 4 door) That said its a step in the right direction and Mazda builds some good cars so if Toyota keeps building Yari with faulty water pumps I might go there for my next car! __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

07-03-2014, 09:37 AM	#13
428CobraJet View User's Garage Drives: '09 Yaris 3dr, 13 F150rcsb 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: downtown Houston Posts: 259	I understand the Ford KA..(Note: I was wrong. See below. Fiesta shares platform).... and the Mazda2 are all on a shared platform and all built in Mexico. And yes, a friend bought a new Mazda2 and quickly traded it on a Mazda3 because of the poor gas mileage. Luckily for me he sold me his old wheels (as he had put baby mommas on the 2)! No relation to Yaris that I know of. __________________ You are what you drive. Last edited by 428CobraJet; 07-03-2014 at 06:35 PM.

07-02-2014, 12:36 PM	#2
Exiwolfman View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wasaga beach Posts: 1,617	wheels fit ...same bolt pattern , offset and even hub bore as for rest dont know ...shape wise they are not even close...both hb with 4 doors lol

07-02-2014, 03:27 PM	#4
bentjazz Drives: 2009 Yaris--3dr MT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 541	I like the Mazda 2, and the two cars do actually kind of look alike. I would have seriously considered the Mazda 2 if I hadn't bought the Yaris.....

07-02-2014, 04:52 PM	#6
nookandcrannycar Drives: 2('14+'07)MT 3d ,wHandCrWndws! Join Date: May 2009 Location: S.MontgomeryCnty,TX(HoustonMSA) '07=BayouBlue=300,125miles=OrigOwnr '14=ClassicSilvr=29,059miles Posts: 4,839	One thing Mazda did right re the USDM Mazda 2.....offering the BASE 5-door hatch with a MANUAL transmission .

07-02-2014, 05:02 PM	#7
YodaBird Drives: Gray Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 336	The Mazda 2 and Yaris are identical in subtle ways. There is no denying that !

07-02-2014, 10:22 PM	#10
The Limo 2 Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chilliwack, BC Canada Posts: 104	Starting in the 2016 MY I think they will be even more similar. Roy

07-03-2014, 12:09 AM	#11
YodaBird Drives: Gray Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 336	2016 MY ?

07-03-2014, 10:08 AM	#14
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	The skyactiv engine does similar mileage than the 1.5L EFI engine on the 2 __________________

07-03-2014, 10:14 AM	#15
428CobraJet View User's Garage Drives: '09 Yaris 3dr, 13 F150rcsb 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: downtown Houston Posts: 259	My buddy says better. On heavier car. __________________ You are what you drive.

07-03-2014, 01:20 PM	#16
The Limo 2 Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chilliwack, BC Canada Posts: 104	MY=Model Year Roy

07-03-2014, 04:10 PM	#17
428CobraJet View User's Garage Drives: '09 Yaris 3dr, 13 F150rcsb 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: downtown Houston Posts: 259	He had a 2011 Mazda 2 m/t for less than 6 mos. He's a factory rep and. was getting 30-31mpg. He traded on a 2012 Mazda3 with the 2.0 SkyActiv and 6 speed. Around 40mpg. Now he's driving a 2014 Mazda6 manual and getting upper 30s.. I have never driven a Mazda2. I'm sure that their next one will be di. __________________ You are what you drive.

07-03-2014, 06:12 PM	#18
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	I have a Mazda 2 at work. Base auto 4 speed. Fuel consumption isn't so bad. Almost like my yaris. __________________

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