Mazda 2 Review | An MX-5 That You Can Actually Fit Into! Sort of 😬

[@jonburnell532]

My parents bought one about 6 years ago, still like it and never had an issue with it.

[@oliverstemp9132]

The Mazda2 should be more popular than it is, it also has a lovely interior as well.

[@getnyrb]

I am a self confessed VW/Audi fanboy. I own a 7.5 GTD and an A4 Sline avant. We did have a VW Golf Tdi 52 plate until it had to be scrapped a few months ago. I spotted one of these and snapped it up within minutes of a test drive. It's the base model (1.5 petrol on a 64 plate) but we just wanted a town car. 75 bhp is now 128bhp for £200. It's a fantastic car.

[@colinmaynard2879]

It’s good you can adjust the driving position from the left to the right!

[@Sweepdog700]

Thanks Mark, you’re doing great.

[@minimoto99]

Those exposed wires behind the rear view mirror. Lovely.

[@meljones7066]

My Honda has keyless entry, which, as you say is nice, but it`s entry only, to lock the car you have to push a button on the door handle?, why do I have to do this am I missing something?.

[@saintetienne755]

Why is keyless entry still so highly rated? My 14 yr old Laguna has keyless entry ... and push button start and auto locking when I walk away etc

[@NigelRudyard]

Cracking little car, totally anonymous but capable. I tried (the earlier) one before I bought my Jazz ..... PS keyless entry, I like the car to stay locked until I point the key out of it and consciously unlock it.

[@stephandolby]

0-62 in 9.7s is actually pretty surprising for a car with only 90hp and a lack of torque. Case in point - a 208 with the PureTech 100 engine isn't any quicker - 10 more horses, about 40 more foot-pounds of torque, but whilst it does weigh a little bit more, that doesn't make it faster at the sprint. I do also like the Soul Red Crystal Metallic paint job that Mazda likes to offer, even if it's not very durable, and I generally like the design. However... it's definitely a car that could do with a proper revision - it doesn't offer AEB on the base 75hp model (or even AEB over 50mph), the lack of internal storage would be a bit of a pain, the rear windows get much narrower towards the back as part of the look... and that red paint? *£800* inc. VAT. One final point - the auto doesn't get the hybrid tech - why?

[@JimboRustles]

@@DashCamSerbia This is can literally reach 100 km/h in second gear

[@jdmguy44]

I have one and think it feels quicker to 60 than the 9.7 seconds time suggests. It feels quick away from traffic lights.

[@TL-xw6fh]

That's the problem with the Sky Activ engine design - no torque till around 4,000 rpm.

[@lucasgrubb2447]

Not the case at all pulls perfectly well in low Rev ranges if you want some speed and power just rev it up

[@jdmguy44]

@@lucasgrubb2447 Agree. I've got a 2018. True it doesn't have a huge amount of low down torque but drop it down a gear or two and it let it rev and it comes alive with a good amount of kick. I think it feels quicker from rest than its 9.7 seconds 0-60 time suggests (in the case of the 90ps). Had it for over two years and still enjoying driving it. If you like driving and want a supermini then it is well worth a look.

[@maxmorris4562]

@@jdmguy44 I think i'll get one for my first car. Has it been reliable? The only complaint I have heard from my research is interior build quality not being great. Have you encountered this issue? Thanks,

[@jdmguy44]

@@maxmorris4562 No reliability issues at all - or issues with interior build. The only slight issue I have had is syncing phone contacts on to the infotainment system but perhaps that's due to the phone I have. I still enjoy driving it after two and a half years. The engine is rev happy, the gearbox is very slick and steering and brake feel are good. Arguably more fun than rivals with a smaller capacity turbocharged engine and better real world fuel economy too.

[@crystalmethking]

Still a good looking car

[@davidvestey6014]

But Mazda 2 or Suzuki Swift or Mini as a fun car?

[@CarGeordie]

Mini, for me.

[@jdmguy44]

All three have a good reputation for driving fun. Probably add the Fiesta to the list.

[@glenndavid8725]

Mazda 2 is the best car I've ever driven and I have an MX5.

[@allotment3275]

Love a metric

[@georgegillett6059]

Just need BBR to develop some engine upgrades 😂 🤞