2011 Mazda 2 | Owner's Overview

First, I apologize for the shaky camera footage -- i'll work on that! The Mazda 2 is my Golf replacement and it's just about what I thought it would be. Nothing exciting, but get's the job done.
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[@gawd_kris2727]

It's true that the Mazda 2 is based on the B3 platform, but it's not the 5th generation fiesta it's based on, but the 6th (2008-2019). It shares suspension, brakes, engine mounts, and the diesel engines with the Fiesta. Almost everything can be swapped from the Fiesta to the 2 except interior pars and engine specific parts. But this car is never gonna set your world on fire in a straight line, but it can be a hell of a good AutoX/Track car.

[@EricAtMazda]

“If you’ve driven *any* car, it’s probably faster than this one” haha great vid as always! 😂☺️

[@MikeVT]

Thanks!

[@Supraboyes]

I'd say 0-60 is crap, but I had the 1.6 diesel and on motorway it's a nippy little thing. I was neck and neck with a BMW 320 diesel once. The guy was looking at me surprised, I was looking back at him surprised too. It would pull away from quit a few cars wished I'd filmed most of them. A good little bit of tuning and it would make a good sleeper

[@aithjawcraig9876]

I don't have the diesel but can confirm it pulls, surprisingly well on the highway

[@andreaskaphengst8121]

The 1.5 with 103 bhp is quick. I’ve driven 200km/h on the autobahn with my 2009 Mazda 2.

[@bolgerbros]

You really had to hold back your excitement on this one! "For just a few thousand dollars you can have yourself an economical, unexciting car that will get the job done." That antenna tho! ;)

[@MikeVT]

That antenna tho!

[@ryanbrunner3153]

Man I wish every car review was like you, funny and hilarious on accident but also very informative! Thanks for sharing

[@rancosteel]

Pretty hysterical review. Especially about friends in the back seats.

[@rancosteel]

If you think this car is scary, you should drive my vintage 1971 Super Beetle. It has 52 horsepower and does 0-60 in 35 seconds. It also has a gas tank in the front holding 12 gallons of gas with drum brakes. I think the Mazda 2 is actually a pretty good value. I bought mine because I felt it was the closest thing to a classic VW bug. This is the car that VW should have copied when they reintroduced the bug in 97. The new bug was too expensive and had a lot of stuff that is not necessary for basic driving. I love the Mazda 2 gas mileage and handling.

[@Jushwa]

12:15, this entire review so far has been enjoyable but your facial expressions here absolutely sent me. You should do comedy. Thank you for posting this.

[@dthtr1]

I have a mazda 2 and I am okay with it. Not the most exciting car but very reliable , no mechanical issue. The brakes are not very powerful but the gearbox is excellent, very precise.

[@MikeVT]

Trung Do I agree 100%. Good point on the brakes, too.

[@adamtrack]

buy good brakes and the stopping distance will be amazing, brakes in mazda 2 compare to may previous suzuki alto are amazing

[@tobyparbery4286]

I'm 17 and have a 1.3 litre Tamura, it's my first car but for some reason I love it, really nippy for a first car

[@MikeVT]

Toby Parbery awesome!

[@andersdrakkar]

Love this car... I am NOT a race driver, just love how it looks and I am looking for a manual car. And it's not one that you see much on the roads...!

[@ticrevengereg5114]

i have a sentra 2009, and i am a truly mazda fan for their qualities, and mazda 2 are the real best, mazda are god for doing manual transmission in my opinion, i driven one and it aint fast, but it feel quick and its super fun to drive, as super economical, small enough to steal parking places and comes in green wich for me is a most hehe. Super fun car and mazda deceived me yet, great video

[@jman593]

I currently drive a 2013 hyundai genesis coupe 2.0t . I'm currently looking for a commute daily drive car and this car is definitely starting to sway me to get it . It reminds me of my old honda fit which i loved

[@christopher-tyson]

Interesting video. This coming from a guy that owned a 2011 spirit Green touring the day in went on sale in Canada. Mazda dealer had no idea what would hit them cash wise. I took that car listed at 19grand and turned it into a 30 grand car. Having gotten all the upgrades at a final sale of 23 grand, worth 30 grand. Decals and all. Upgrades 5 speaker pioneer navigation touch screen stereo and boom box in the trunk. Which did eat up a lot of Trunk space. Also got the heated seats. Which is a plus in Montreal winters. With all that being said... I macked up this Mazda 2. The most unique one ever done in Canada. With an amazing insurance plan by Mazda. Called "Replace to New". I called my car Hulk. The sad part was getting into an accident in 2013. Hit on the driver side front side by a Ford Explore running a red light. How does one miss a spirit green. With that said. I had a field day having the car replaced with the last green spirit in Canada and having them to replace each up grade. The Mazda 2 was really meant to be a city car. Long distance. This car can go up to 500km (310 miles) in gas i agree. I had to laugh when you folded the back seat down. I guess when you made the video nobody told you that you could lift out the back cushion to have the seats flat. Check out my Mazda 2 Hulk1 upgraded. Video on my KZbin page. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5irqqiIZ5qjoMU

[@MikeVT]

Official Christopher Tyson thanks! And nice video yourself of the Hulk. I have tried removing the rear cushion, and the seats do lay more flat, but the seat backs still create a large bump. Take a look at the Honda Fit or even the Recent VW Golf’s (I had one before the Mazda) and they fold nice and flat. I wonder if the Canadian versions are any different?

[@vwestlife]

I had a 2011 Mazda2, also with the 5-speed but in the lower Sport trim level, for 4 years and over 60,000 miles. It was fun to drive and got 34-35 MPG, but the firm ride was tiring and its tires and brakes needed replacing more often than I'd like.

[@MikeVT]

No way! sweet! The ride was very rough for me after I purchased it... Then it was discovered that my tire pressure was at 40psi when it should be around 30-32. Letting some air out helped quite a bit =)

[@calgary2800]

I am considering getting a used Mazda 2 in stick shift or VW Rabbit in stick as well. I like the Mazda reliablity and it was pretty fun during my test drive of an automatic Mazda 2. the VW rabbit has a terrific 5 cylinder motor with excellent power imo. Which would be your choice for a 2nd car just for fun. My reg car is an automatic Nissan Cube. I would never own just one car that is a stick shift. way too much shifting all the time.

[@ehut12]

i just bought a used 2011 Mazda 2. so far i put about 2,000 miles on it and it’s been great! bought it to keep miles off my nice car

[@MikeVT]

Nice! I originally purchased mine to be economical as I didn't drive much, but I kept it longer than any other car because it was surprisingly fun and just kept going along with pretty much no issues. Enjoy!

[@guidomeda6330]

I got a mazda 2 2011 sedan but i got a question, its normal that when you turn on the A/C the fan starts to spin and then stops and then start again? pls answer

[@MikeVT]

There is a very slight delay if I recall correctly but nothing that I consciously notice. If your AC works, I wouldn't worry about it =)

[@ranciemallari6461]

what's your height? Planning to get 2011 hatch mazda at a very reasonable price..but im concern at my height im 6 foot 1

[@MikeVT]

Rancie Mallari I’m in the range of 5 foot 9-10. There is more room than you’d think. I tend to have the seat more forward than back. Your probably on the close side. Good luck!

[@PeterEmery]

Dummy tyre, best description of the dreadful spacesaver thing.

[@ryaneverett8375]

Just bought a Mazda 2 2013. Great little car for the money.. Not really fast but it has pep and corners good. Great gas mileage and is comfy. Great for city driving.

[@MikeVT]

Nice! I agree 100%

[@mohtar9808]

Are they ok for motorway drive? Long journeys of like 3h or so

[@adamtrack]

my mazda 2 1.5 petrol get me from 0 to 60 in 10 seconds and I can embarrass loads of drivers when pulling of from traffic lights :D So I don't get you why you tell any other car would be faster. I live in UK.

[@andrewmellan1156]

Do you recommend buying one. I found one here that's a 2012 with 33000klm for $5500 Canadian. It's standard also.

[@MikeVT]

Andrew Mellan if it’s in superb shape and not rusty, I would recommend it. It’s a very simple car. If I had to do it again, I might have waited for a good condition Honda Fit which has a smarter interior layout. The rear seats can fold completely flat for instance which i find convenient.

[@kyo215]

I'm looking to buy one of these vs manual civic 2006 to 2011 what do u suggest in reliability?

[@MikeVT]

simon liu reliability will be similar but parts will be more available for the civic. If I were to purchase again, I’d take the civic.

[@golf1diesel]

What did you buy? I had the Civic,now have the Mazda. Civic is better on the motorway but I rather have the Mazda in the city.

[@Lee_1971]

Will it play my 1985 Jennifer Rush CD?

[@MikeVT]

Lee Yes.

[@brookexp4710]

This was my first car , except green , I drove it for 4 months before my husband got a 2018 VW jetta ( it was brand new ) and I sort of took over and let my mom drive the Mazda ... my lease is up on the jetta next year and I get this car back, excited but not :/ the Mazda has 100,000 miles on it and the jetta has 40,000 but eh

[@bjbraunlich]

Just bought a 2012 Mazda 2 and it has the same rattle in the front right side. Bought it for a beach condo as an island driver. Great video. Would love to hear if your front end issue was the swaybar fix.

[@bjbraunlich]

BTW I have 98k miles. Great to hear they go to 120k plus mileage.

[@MikeVT]

Nice!!! It will be a great car for that. The rattle was 85% fixed by replacing the sway bar end link with a the MOOG product. I still hear a clunk sometimes but I think it’s likely the struts which may have 140k miles on them. Don’t mess around with the cheap end links since I went through two in under 1000 miles. The MOOG product also installs far better. Hope this helps and drive safe.

[@SlvrWlf88]

looking at this car atm. also have a gti but its basically dead(2012 w/timing chain BS)

[@kennethku345]

im about to get this car tomorrow. How is it on the highway? i havent tried it on the highway yet

[@MikeVT]

I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised. It’s a nice experience even though it’s so small.

[@kennethku345]

@@MikeVT thanks, was accelerating to 80-100 km/h hard?

[@MikeVT]

Nah, it’s pretty good in that regard. Keep in mind, it is an economy car

[@69Phuket]

@@kennethku345 This is the 1.5 Sport. 100HP in a featherweight is gonna surprise you. How did it go?

[@kennethku345]

@@69Phuket I havent taken it on the highway yet. Soon though. But driving 50-60 km per hour is pretty fun

[@joelynch6098]

I'd trade my mom's old car in for the lime green Mazda 2 from 2011.

[@yusufknowsit7674]

What mpg did you get roughly driving like a grandma

[@MikeVT]

I don't really try to drive efficiently but I get around 30 mpg mixed city/highway

[@alidaud258]

the cars got too much body roll going around corners.

[@nextleveljourney6612]

0-60: 8.7 which is .3-.5 better than Miata NA sooo

[@dickowilley2642]

Nice honest review Mike. I'm looking at one for a commuter car (work and back) and think this might be the answer. Cheers from Aus.

[@pol5561]

Your face tell everything.... mazda 2... hmm just throw it to the lions,lol nice one man.

[@MikeVT]

Lol thanks!

[@rizzlerazzleuno4733]

Well at least you did not buy a Smart car.... As a young person you do not know what you are missing from the early days of economy (small) cars. Find a 1966 Datsun 411 sedan or station wagon (hard to find) and take it for a drive and imagine it being in a crash..........Or better still and more fun 🤔 any small car from England, France or Italy from the 1950s to the 1970s. Be safe out there...it is going to start snowing again.

[@MikeVT]

Snow should be.... interesting =) Thanks for watching!

[@DC-dc6ey]

It’s painful to see you driving that.

[@MikeVT]

This comment wins. haha!

[@DC-dc6ey]

Mike VT You’re young, and obviously very responsible, so I’m not worried lol. It will make you appreciate whatever is next that much more.

[@orlindsay]

I don’t like this car. Why did u get it

[@MikeVT]

It's economical and ridiculous. More of a placeholder vehicle.

[@dogosrobi]

Reviewing your own car for youtube and you can't even be bothered to wash it or give it a clean before...

[@MikeVT]

Need Faya thanks for watching and the comment!