Mazda Mazda2
This newcomer in the sub-compact category has not only become very popular in our market, but it offers an exclusive combination of style, fuel economy and driving pleasure. Last year’s World Car of the Year, this Mazda assembled in Japan is winning people over with its agility and handling, which make it one of the most playful cars in the category. Note that the Canadian version features several improvements compared to the European version.
Tests and Features
All Mazda Mazda2 reviewsTest Drives2014 Mazda2: Living in the Shadow
After a few weeks of test driving various fuel-hungry vehicles, I was very pleased to take the wheel of a Mazda2 and reduce—albeit for just a week—my gas spending. I obviously knew that this would involve sacrificing on space, both in the passenger compartment and in the trunk, in addition …
TechnologyMazda2 EV and Mazda3 Hybrid: The Future According to Mazda
At the Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda lifted the veil off its upcoming projects. Takashi Suzuki, manager of the Drivetrain Development department at Mazda, announced an ingenious technological innovation: a range extender system. The idea isn’t actually new, since Chevrolet offers something similar with the Volt, which uses a combustion engine …
Comparative TestsMazda2 vs. Chevrolet Sonic: Two subcompacts go head to head
In Quebec, the subcompact car market is considerable, as buyers have a real appetite for affordable, fuel-efficient cars. So it’s no surprise that many automakers achieve their best sales figures in this category in la Belle Province. Mazda is a relative newcomer to this segment, as it only decided to …
Comparative TestsFord Fiesta vs. Mazda2: The little cousins go head-to-head
It is a well-known fact that the Ford Fiesta and Mazda2 share many components. However, their engines and transmissions are a little different from one another. The expression "little cousins" is more accurate on the Old Continent, where these two economy vehicle icons are equipped with more similar drivetrains than …
Test DrivesThe 2010 Mazda2: Frugal Fun
Although I’ve managed to scrape out a relatively meager living by hopping into and out of brand new vehicles, it might surprise some to learn that not a single one has convinced me to part with my own hard earned cash. Oh, some have come close, but there’s always been …
First Drives2011 Mazda 2: A very nice surprise
Since this model’s world premiere launch at the 2007 Geneva International Auto Show, journalists and Mazda dealers alike were asking the manufacturer why this lovely subcompact wasn’t offered on the American and Canadian markets. Mazda repeatedly used a lack of production capacity and even a potentially limited market as excuses …
News
All Mazda Mazda2 newsNewsNo Mazda2 For The USA
The first vehicle that will be born from the new Toyota-Mazda alliance will be a subcompact car with a personality disorder; this car will be sold in many countries under many names, and it’s getting harder and harder to differentiate them. Here, we will know it as the Toyota Yaris …
Montreal2016 Mazda2: At Last!
The Mazda2 never met its sales targets, as it was eclipsed by the Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent and Toyota Yaris. So we’re guessing that Mazda is very relieved to be unveiling a new generation of this adorable sub-compact. And the North American premiere is taking place right here …
NewsA Mazda2 Sedan For Thailand
Just before the start of the Thailand Auto Show, Mazda unveiled a sedan version of its next-generation Mazda2. The small Mazda2 has been a resounding success ever since it was launched: Japan declared it Car of the Year in 2014-2015, and it sells well all over the world. For 2016, …
NewsPhotos of the Next Mazda2 Leaked
The Internet just coughed up another interesting find: leaked pictures of Mazda's next sub-compact hatchback, the Mazda2 (also known as the Mazda Demio in Japan). The first thing we see is how closely the Mazda2 resembles the Hazumi Concept unveiled in Geneva earlier this year. Usually, production cars get toned …
GenevaGeneva Motor Show: My Top 5 Picks
The general consensus this year is that the 2014 edition of Switzerland’s acclaimed auto show has drawn in an excellent crop of cars. Notable new products abound! This, in turn, explains why there are more journalists and special guests than usual. After rigorously scouring the halls at the Palexpo, I’ve …
NewsHonda, Mazda Create New Subcompact Racing Series
Here’s a recipe for motorsports success: take some of the most popular cars on the planet, and here’s the crucial part: turn them into race cars. An idea as old as motor racing itself, it’s an idea that’s led to the popularity of everything from Trans Am to NASCAR (in …
SEMAMazda2's Swarm SEMA
With Ford’s Fiesta may be snagging all the headlines lately, it’s easy to forget that Mazda has their own new sub compact to boast about. So, in an effort to remind the car buying public that they’ve got a pretty decent little car to offer, Mazda has brought a few …
New ModelsAt Last, a Car That Lets You Get Comfortable In Your Own Skin
‘Mazda Skins’ Make it Personal In a move towards personalization, Mazda Canada is offering something unique when it comes to car accessories for the Mazda2: vinyl decal “Skins” that are applied to the outside of the car. As the new entry point into Mazda’s line-up, the all-new 2011 Mazda2 will …