Mazda2 2015 Mazda 2

[Rolf]

The new Mazda 3 looks fantastic, for sure this is one of the best looking small cars on the market. The exterior design is good combination of elegance and class as well as sportiness and looks much better than the new Opel/Vauxhall Corsa just brought out recently. I particularly like the front grill and lights and rear design looks neat. The interior is even more of a surprise for me! The two tone interior with cream seats looks so classy and I really like the simplified looks controls, has a hint of Audi design to it which is no bad thing! The single center airvent does look odd but adds to the unique look of the interior compared to other small cars. Overall this car inside and out I one of the best looking out of all small cars

 

[Giannis]

I am genuinely happy about this car - it's been quite a while since a new car came out and I was like "they got it 100% right this time"

It looks good, the interior is great for this segment, and the first drives suggest that it's also good to drive. The new Mazda 2 is good news for an automotive enthusiast!

 

[marley71]

This looks too good. Should have made this cheaper looking, how else am I going to justify spending twice as much for the 5 door mini?

Love that even these small wheels, and unpainted mirrors on the base model look pleasant.

 

[Star&Car]

^Mini is an icon for it's unique design which can last ages, but this Mazda you will totally forget it in two years.Brand name means a lot.

 

[KiwiRob]

This looks too good. Should have made this cheaper looking, how else am I going to justify spending twice as much for the 5 door mini?

Love that even these small wheels, and unpainted mirrors on the base model look pleasant.

You can't, this is far better looking than the 5 door MINI, which was obviously designed by a blind man, it just looks awkward, I don't get what they were thinking. Besides I'd wait for the new Clubman that looks stunning.

 

[KiwiRob]

^Mini is an icon for it's unique design which can last ages, but this Mazda you will totally forget it in two years.Brand name means a lot.

Not the F models, the original Mini was a style icon, the first Gen BMW MINI will forever go down as a classic, the last Gen was ok, but BMW completely lost the ball with the F Gen models.

 

[Rolf]

^Mini is an icon for it's unique design which can last ages, but this Mazda you will totally forget it in two years.Brand name means a lot.

This car is not a rival for the Mini, so why the comparison and maybe you can name us a small car of the current line up and rival to the Mazda 2 that is an unforgettable good looking and stylish car? The current Mini is not that stylish and not an icon for sure, I think they have lost the plot for styling lately, have you actually checked the front grill and bumper of the Cooper S? It looks downright ugly in my opinion.

 

[ZicZachZo]

Dunno about Europe but in the US the Mini is marketed as a premium hatch. The 2 is marketed as a budget hatch. They don't really compete on price. People who like Mini will pay the premium. Those on a budget will likely find a new Mini out of reach.

 

[Giannis]

Not the F models, the original Mini was a style icon, the first Gen BMW MINI will forever go down as a classic, the last Gen was ok, but BMW completely lost the ball with the F Gen models.

First of all, I don't really understand how you turned so critical at everything BMW Group produces out of the sudden. I recall you were a MINI fan and now they are designed by a blind man?

As far as the Mazda 2 vs MINI debate (whoever brought it up - good thinking!) is concerned, I'd say that yes, MINI is an iconic brand and given its price tag, the MINI is a premium offer in this segment and won't be forgotten easily, especially since MINI is sticking to their design just as the 911 is almost the same since the 70s. On the other hand, the Mazda 2 is too good for its price - it looks great, has very good and efficient engines, offers everything, even HUD - what else do you want? Paying twice the money just for the badge?

 

[KiwiRob]

I am a MINI fan, I love them, but I can't help but think BMW are screwing up a brand which I have had a lot of pleasure from owning. I experienced the Countryman for 3 years, the first 6 months I enjoyed but then it soured over time, especially when I think what the CM should have been rather than what it was.

I think the R50 was the highpoint of the BMW MINI, it was perfectly proportioned, it looked fresh and bold, it's still a great looking car today. The R56 was a little bit over blown, but still a well proportioned car, especially the Clubman, ok it didn't work in RHD markets, but it was a great car. The Speedster and Coupe were naff and completely wrong for the brand, the fact that they weren't very popular bears this out. The less said about the R56 the better, I'm sure it will be a very popular car, the masses will flock to them because of the brand, but it's really a clownish looking car, they just look stupid from most angles, especially the 5 door, that's just nuts.

For those saying the Mazda 2 isn't in the same market as the MINI, think again, MINI's aren't all sold as Coopers, there are also the Ones which are budget cars.

I don't think I'm that critical of the BMW Group, Rolls Royce can do no wrong, everything they make is stunning. BMW itself has lost it's way, it's now a mass market brand, it's products just don't have the zing that they used to have, there is no E30 M3, there is no 3.0 CSi, there is no M635, there is no E39, nothing that BMW makes today grabs me like those cars do. Even the F30 isn't as much fun to drive as the E90's were. Which makes me think most 3 series owners wouldn't notice if the 3 went FWD, which I'm sure it will probably the gen after the next.

 

[Star&Car]

First of all, I don't really understand how you turned so critical at everything BMW Group produces out of the sudden. I recall you were a MINI fan and now they are designed by a blind man?

As far as the Mazda 2 vs MINI debate (whoever brought it up - good thinking!) is concerned, I'd say that yes, MINI is an iconic brand and given its price tag, the MINI is a premium offer in this segment and won't be forgotten easily, especially since MINI is sticking to their design just as the 911 is almost the same since the 70s. On the other hand, the Mazda 2 is too good for its price - it looks great, has very good and efficient engines, offers everything, even HUD - what else do you want? Paying twice the money just for the badge?

That only means you are not a targeted buyer for MINI,those who consider a MINI won't give a shit about a Mazda2.The buyers won't compare these two Cars and they aren't competing with each other anyway.

 

[Giannis]

That only means you are not a targeted buyer for MINI,those who consider a MINI won't give a shit about a Mazda2.The buyers won't compare these two Cars and they aren't competing with each other anyway.

Upon further though, I think you are very right.

The Mazda 2 vs MINI is like a Ford Mondeo vs MB C-Class debate. Affordable vs luxury. There is no cross-shopping and those that will pay the premium have very specific reasons to do so.

In any case, the Mazda 2 is a great example that affordable can be executed amazingly!

 

[KiwiRob]

Upon further though, I think you are very right.

The Mazda 2 vs MINI is like a Ford Mondeo vs MB C-Class debate. Affordable vs luxury. There is no cross-shopping and those that will pay the premium have very specific reasons to do so.

In any case, the Mazda 2 is a great example that affordable can be executed amazingly!

Again you are assuming Cooper not One, in Norway and a few other markets I looked at the base model Mazda 2 and the MINI One are within spitting distance. It would be natural to cross shop IMO.

 

[Giannis]

Again you are assuming Cooper not One, in Norway and a few other markets I looked at the base model Mazda 2 and the MINI One are within spitting distance. It would be natural to cross shop IMO.

Even a MINI One here costs an arm and a leg, compared the majority of the segment offerings.

 

[KiwiRob]

Base model MINI One is 200,000 NOK, base model Mazda 2 is 185,000, not much difference in price, if I was looking at that level of supermini I'd look at both cars.

 

[marley71]

Base Mazda 2 is $15K US, base 5 door mini is $21K. They really are two classes of cars, I was exaggerating how good the Mazda 2 is, they've done a tremendous job at the low end of creating a car that I think even styling wise will age well, not to mention the low running costs.

 

[KiwiRob]

It all depends on the market marley, the MINI also has a low rent interior, whilst it looks nice in photos once you get in one and start poking and proding around the plastic quality is terrible, it's still no better than Korean levels, although it is a step above my Countryman, it's well down on the BMW levels it should be for the price.

 

[Rainer271]

2015 Mazda2 Euro-spec specifications released

2015 Mazda 2 / Demio

Mazda has released performance specifications for the Euro-spec Mazda2, ahead of its launch early next year.

First up, the entry-level 1.5-liter SKYACTIV-G petrol engine produces 75 PS (55 kW) and 135 Nm (99 lb-ft) of torque. When connected to a five-speed manual, the model will consume 4.7 L/100km (50 mpg US / 60.1 mpg UK) and have CO2 emissions of 110 g/km.

If that's not powerful enough, there's a 1.5-liter SKYACTIV-G petrol engine with 90 PS (66 kW) and 148 Nm (109 lb-ft) of torque. The engine can be connected to either a five-speed manual or an optional six-speed automatic transmission. The manual returns 4.5 L/100km (52.2 mpg US / 62.7 mpg UK), while the automatic averages 4.8 L/100km (49 mpg US / 58.8 mpg UK).

Next up, the 1.5-liter SKYACTIV-G with i-ELOOP produces 115 PS (85 kW) and 148 Nm (109 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a six-speed manual transmission which enables the model to return 4.9 L/100km (48 mpg US / 57.6 mpg UK) with CO2 emissions of 115 g/km.

Last but not least, there's a 1.5-liter SKYACTIV-D that churns out 105 PS (77 kW) and 220 Nm (162 lb-ft) of torque. When paired to a six-speed manual, it consumes 3.4 L/100km (69.1 mpg US / 83 mpg UK) with CO2 emissions of 89 g/km.

Source: Mazda Europe

 

[Giannis]

1.5l and 75 or 90hp is underpowered.

I get 78hp from my 25 years old 1.4 engine and Renault managed to extract 100hp from a N/A 1.4 about 7 years ago. Kia's Cee'd 1.4 makes 104hp.

Not ok.

 

[KiwiRob]

Kia's Cee'd 1.4 makes 1.4hp.

Not ok.

You can say that again, 1.4 hp from 1.4 liters is terrible