***** I agree, excellent review and I just subscribed to your channel in hope to see more of reviews like these. I like the way you mentioned details of build quality of interior !
Not the best review, comparing the weight of the doors weight to German cars so called premium feel, for a start mazda make the 2 from high tensile steel, its 30 percent lighter but stronger than standard galvanised steel. This makes it more agile, more economic, faster to brake. All mazda cars from the 2 upwards are designed to be fun to drive unlike let's say your average polo. There is a difference between perceived quality and actual quality, no vw group car has beaten any mazda in any reliability index published for over a decade. If you value a soft touch dashboard over reliability, economy and agility stick with vw audi mercs and BMW, personally I like a car that fun to drive ultra reliable and economical over a soft touch dash, each to their own.
Fantastic review man, really. You were objective in every word you said, complimenting what was to compliment and criticizing what deserves criticism. No bias detected, which is awesome for the viewers. Again, great job man.
You're by far the best car review magazine. All videos published offer a complete view of the vehicule and now I turn to you more than constuctor website to decide my purchase. Each time a great moment following your videos. Thank for this high level realisation.
Late reaction by me but I just wanted you guys to know that this mazda 2 review is the best one I've seen so far and I've checked alot already. Imma subscribe for sure. Keep it up!
An excellent review showing the strong and weak points of this car. It is one I am considering . . . as soon as it comes to the U.S., but this video has been the best, by far, when it comes to an all around review. Well done!
Very nice review Thomas ! I really enjoy and appreciate watching your thorough and articulate reviews here in the U.S. Keep them coming ! Looking forward to your review of the 2016 Mazda CX-5.
Nice, honest review again! I like the fact that you point out the lower real-world fuel consumption with a NA engine compared to the turbo engines that only deliver low numbers on paper.
Thank you for this wonderful review,very clear and realistic,not just a display of critism just like other reviewers,Jpcars were always being criticized not reviewed
I took delivery of my new car two weeks ago a UK spec 115hp Nav Sport with the safety pack. A few observations: Feels like a much bigger car than the predecessor which I previously owned, quieter, more refined, bigger inside and out. Haven't really tested the performance yet, fuel consumption is lower but then I'm driving much slower at the moment until the car loosens up. Plenty of technical kit, better lights smaller (thinner) cross section on the tyres than the mark 2 Sport. Issues: Tedious dashboard rattle (slight) but it shouldn't be there, poor three quarter visibility offset by some of the safety kit, when climbing into the car the seat bolster bends (I weigh 85kg), at 183cm my left knee rubs against the central console, although the seat pulls back much further than the previous model. Sound system is adaptable can play from almost any source but the sound is a bit thin. Suburb gearbox, superior clutch action than the previous model, on the whole a good package and despite some of the niggles fun to drive doesn't feel under powered. I'd give it 7.5 out of 10.
+Autogefühl Thanks, I thought your review like your others was excellent and it certainly provided some useful guidance in helping me decide on this car keep up the good work!
Super good review. I will check out your other reviews. It is really the best in the many details, still with focus on the important. Best review out of 20 reviews I have seen on Mazda 2.. :)
tokekkk Hey, thanks! Actually yeah I was looking for some different location and found it quite neat. It's a small village in the hills near Barcelona.
Even I'm driving my new Mazda2 for 2 weeks now it's still nice to see this good review! You are correct about the horsepower, too bad it didnt fit my budget to take the 115hp so I have the 90hp. But I'm thinking to change something to the exhaust, I read somewhere that's the main difference between the 2 versions. With chiptuning you only get 10hp extra. And it needs lowering springs in my opinion, also for the looks :) About those knobs for AC etc, the lower editions have the simple knobs. To me they don't feel that cheap as you showed here in the vid. Probably the simple one is a better construction. Those GT-Ms do look better imo
The dashboard on this car is my favorite feature. Mazda really did hit it out of the park with this car. Hopefully they bring this design to the US. BTW excellent review man.
Wunderbare review as always guys! Love how in depth you go into your reviews, even the smallest details, you don't rush, you speak calmly, very German basically, I like that. Build quality is something the Japanese and Koreans need to catch up on, despite the fact people claim they have improved, in hindsight, they haven't improved quick enough to regain sales. During the 80's and 90's, the Japanese had their hay days, but since the Yenn has got stronger against the pound and euro, their cars are becoming more expensive, and they have cut corners. Compare this to even a Polo and the quality is very noticeable in the Polo. Using stainless steel screws and plastics, switches and buttons which feel tough and durable all together adds up to quite a bit of money, but considering there is actually a small price difference, the Polo is better value for money, considering you are getting a car of such better quality, and a car designed better in terms of visibility and seat comfort. That slopping roofline and shrinking windows towards the rear is only good for looks but hampers usability. That is what I admire about Volkswagen. They haven't gone for that approach, but still styling cars that look classy and modern, but minimalist enough so that usability isn't compromised. Although this is a stylish car, and interesting engine line up with larger displacement engines, it wouldn't stop me from getting a Polo or Fabia if I was in that market. Korean car manufactures have slowed down in the UK recently and Toyota have had decreasing sales for 56 years running now, they are even thinking of pulling out Lexus from the UK. Volkswagens for me every time !
Great review. I was wondering about the tires on your version. I have been looking at the sportblack which is closer to the SE-L in spec. The sportblack comes with 16 inch alloys, unlike the Se-L. Some reviewers have said the 16 inchers are to be avoided as they create a bumpy ride especially on urban streets. Did your model have 16inch wheels? Do you think it would be better to ask the dealer to replace the 16 inch with 15 inch for a smoother ride (though this will cost me). I don't want the SE-L as it does not have some of the key features I like (automoatic headlights, wipers, reversing sensors).
+Rachel Burton Thanks Rachel! Indeed sports line is 16", exclusive line is 15". I didnt feel like the 16" were uncomfortable, as you can see, there is "enough tyre left" above the rims :)
I love your comprehensive review. Thanks guys! Although I must say that with all due respect to your comments, nothing beats Japanese reliability. I believe that this's a decisive factor in buying or leasing a car. This is the reason why Japanese cars have hold their share even though they haven't been that great in terms of design, technology and enteriors. Nowadays, however, they're moving with the times and trying to catch up with Europeans at very competitive prices as we see in this awsome review. Thanks again for the outstanding job.. cheers from SA :)
SelfishBeing Thanks, appreciated! Exactly this discussion I wanted to start as it is very interesting. I think its good that they use the non-turbo engines as they promise more reliability, indeed!
loved this review! very comprehensive and to the point. really insightful. i'm currently looking for my 1st car. initially wanted a mitsubishi mirage/space star (something affordable).. but this car is making me think twice. higher price for sure. but the interior and the looks are so enticing! what to do.....
4 years on from your review. Mazda seems to have listened to you and further improved the interior. at 182cm tall, I understand your comments on long drives. I would like to invite you to the UK to test our Track spec DJ chassis car as a bit of fun for you. cars are road legal and track-ready. An additional note the engine is almost identical to the 1.5 MX5 as such the MX5 engine map can be applied to the car for similar performance.
Did you try the Headlights? On the model in the test I think it has adaptive high beam so it automatically dips the lights or have you tried any other cars with adaptive high beam?
+Autogefühl hey, I commented the some months ago but I haven't got any response yet. I just wanted to know if you can tell me the title of the song at around 20:45 :) great review anyway, I ordered mine last week! :D
i bought a mazda 2 new a few months ago, but im noticing that the steering wheel clicks when indicating and the engine whistles and is hesitant to accelerate uphill. was this normal?
+RL DF Didnt drive the Honda City yet, not available here in Germany. But you d be satisfied with the Mazda2 I am quite sure. I think the interior quality is better
Thank you for your detailed review. Greetings from Malta. I really enjoyed watching it :). I am still undecided between the new Mazda 2 and the Toyota Yaris. My concern here is fuel consumption. This is because in Malta we get a lot of traffic and not much long journeys to do. The longest trip in Malta to get from one place to other is 30-45 minutes max without traffic. I am still debating between a Mazda 1.5 90hp or a Yaris 1.33 99hp. From your tests what is the real mpg that the Mazda 2 managed to do please?
+Dav Bez if there is a lot of traffic you are better off with Mazda 2 casue it has stop start system and the yaris doesnt have that feature. the stop start system does save quite a bit of fuel when sitting on traffic.
Hey awesome review! But can you tell me how smooth and responsive the automatic transmission is? I am torn between this and Ford fiesta and I'm hearing that the fiesta's AT gear change has been clunky. Is this different? Is it responsive enough to be fun in highway but smooth enough to be as comfy as swimming in vanilla? I live in a city plagued with traffic jams so a manual isn't an option :( Thanks!
+Scott Summers Sorry I did not test the automatic gear box there, but so far, the new automatic gear boxes that Mazda uses were all pretty fine. I would always go for the automatic gear box solution. About this or Fiesta, I like here that they have the naturally aspirated petrol engine and also the car feel more spacious in the front. The Fiesta however has more space in the rear and in the trunk imho
Is the i-ELOOP technology really worth the extra cost? Have you been able to notice any advantage? Is there a risk that this may turn out to be one of those new things that keep breaking after a few years and will get phased out and no one will be able to fix it?
Great review! Still the best in the internet to the date! Im buying a new car at the price range of this (fiesta, polo, yaris etc.) and I must say I really like this little thing. Would you recommend this as a first car for a student? The main focus would be reliabilty as my income wont allow me to spend thousands for repairs annually. I also think cars like huyndai i20 or toyota yaris feel just a bit too casual and I would really appreciate the little luxury the mazda 2 offers. But I would be greatful for your opinion as a car expert unlike me :)
Oiva Lahtinen Hi! Yes I can recommend that one as a first car. The non-turbo engines are also likely to last very long! And Mazda also scored good results in durability lately.
Oiva Lahtinen Hi! Yes I can recommend that one as a first car. The non-turbo engines are also likely to last very long! And Mazda also scored good results in durability lately.
Oiva Lahtinen Hi! Yes I can recommend that one as a first car. The non-turbo engines are also likely to last very long! And Mazda also scored good results in durability lately.
Great review, especially cuz it is a depth in review, I like that you covered all the small details. I own Mazda 2 from 2009, 1,3 petrol with 75 horse power and I can immediately tell you that nothing much has changed. Maybe they have a slightly improved engines and some new design lines, but in fact it is the same car. I don't like how they copy BMW or Audi in some segments. I see that they still didn't do much on fixing the cheap plastic issues. This model shouldn't be representative since it is full equipment and has leather seats. I am tall person, 193 cm or 6'4'' and literally no one taller than let's say 180 cm can sit behind me comfortable, so if you're looking for practicality in the back it is better to buy used Mazda 3 than buy brand new 2 and spend 15k or even more :-)
are there any benefits of the petrol over the diesel? do I understand correctly that the petrol version gets a 6-speed auto whereas the diesel only gets a 5-speed auto?
Nick Amarit Hi! Afaik its 5 speed manual or 6 speed automatic. Well the petrol engines sound better and usually are more fun to drive than a diesel. The naturally aspirated ones also dont consume that much more than the diesels
***** Actually you are totally right with the choice imho. Those two might be taking the lead together as we can rate from our reviews. I think the personal taste will matter and the individual seating position. I would recommend to take a test ride at both dealers each so you can e.g. check how your body fits to the seat and which car gives you the better impression. As for me personally, I would be fine with the Mazda2 but I probably would give the Fabia a little advantage as I am more content with the style in exterior, interior and the refinement of the interior. I more like the "clean" surrounding there. Qualitywise both should be very good and they offer good price/performance.
***** No, indeed I also covered that in the review, it is not. Quite convincing. I am sure you will be very happy with both Fabia and Mazda2 - I would just check for the personal feeling when test driving it - and compare the individual offers from your dealer!
***** I live in the USA, can you ask your sources if they know when the new Mazda 2 will be arriving here? Thanks again for an outstanding and detailed review of the new . I tend to prefer German produced material on cars because you do a much better job at in depth detailing compared to our US car reviewers, whether on the internet, TV, or print.
+watershed44 So far, you will not have the Mazda 2 in the US, i think. But I saw, that you can get a sedan version of it which will be not purchased in Germany.
therealhood1 Thanks for your response! Yes we will get a Toyota/Scion badged version of the Mazda 2 in sedan form. I'm not to much a fan of the sedan styling but HOPEFULLY the handling, performance, and driver controls will be the same as with the Mazda version.
Sehr guter Test. Unaufgeregt, sachlich. Zum Auto: Positiv ist das geringe Gewicht und der moderate Preis sowie das schicke Design. Die Haptik im Innenraum sollte verbessert werden. Was ich mir für die Zukunft wünsche: Eine Sportversion mit direkter Lenkung, zwei Türen, dem 2L Skyactive oder dem Motor aus dem neuen MX-5 (131PS) und ein strafferes Fahrwerk ohne Rollneigung.
PrimorisOrdo Hi! Indeed we have a review of the A45 AMG, search for that to get the first info - we also cover a lot of details that also count for the normal version.
Highest trim level, 20k euros for a car of that size and no middle armrest. And guess what, there wont be one on cx3 either. Theres a head up display and all kinds of tech but no middle armrest. Big minus for me and maybe for someone a trivial thing but for me reason not to buy a car.
Yo people (and most press) allways comparing any car with the "German high quality standards" as world reference starts to be ridiculous. The door lighter that a VW Polo door is an (light) weight and eficiency advance, not a quality fault. The direction, the driving, feeling, sharpness and handling of any modern Mazda is quite better that any VW in their respective competitor model to Mazda. And then the mecanical reliability. Uncomparable. A new Polo and this Mazda 2, in 5 years, both with the same care and treatment, i bet the Mazda will never need tu use is (superior, 5 year) warranty. But the Polo, as many VW, will. The only issue (not a problem) is that it will be a 100% perfect car if it had a turbo in the petrol motor... Even so, this Mazda 2 is now the best of his class. In driving pleasure, and that´s a lot.
Alex Silva Thanks for your feedback. Indeed we often take the German cars as reference for quality look-and-feel, and that's just for the customer feeling just right. You are right that this doesnt say anything about the long-term reliability
Alex Silva Well said. I agree with your centiments. As I write this the Auto Express magazine Driver Power survey 2017 has been published and guess which car scores poorly for reliability and build quality? Yes the VW Polo and its sister car the Audi A1 was even lower placed. Fact is German cars have great percieved quality out of the showroom, but the reality further down the line is quite different. Satisfaction surveys always testify this. Mazda consistently outperforms VW in the AE Driver Power manufacturer league table and by quite a margin actually.
About the engine choises, isnt the difference between the 75, 90 and 115 hp editions of the 1,5 liter petrol only at the top end? In that case you will actually not feel any difference between them, if you are driving on a motorway and want to accelerate in top gear from 80 or 100 km/h. The 75 hp engines is only for the "Core" model, which is to bare and only really there to offer a low starting from price. It does not even have airconditioning. So that one is irrelevant. But I think most people wont really notice the difference between the 90 and 115 hp versions, since they dont take their engine above 4.000 rpm anyway. And about this lacking power... Well.... This car is lighter than the previous generation and nearly all its competitors. And at the same time they have replaced the 1,3 liter engine with a 1,5. This is the only car in the segment now to offer a 1,5 liter naturally aspirated engine. Other manufacturers like Peugeot, Toyota, Suzuki and Kia/Hyundai offer 1,2 to 1,4 liter naturally aspirated engines, which all have less torque than this. Also the 1,2 liter 90 hp TSI engine from the VW Group only produce 160 nm of torque. So is the torque/weight ratio really any better in the Polo or the new Skoda Fabia than in the 90 hp Mazda 2? I am not sure, it is. The new 1,0 liter turbo Corsa has 175 nm of torque. But it is also a very heavy car. So then again.... It would be interesting to see a more scientific test of this issue like comparative 60-100 km/h time in 4. gear and 80-120 km/h time in 5. gear. Anyway as with all naturally aspirated engines you probably will want to use the gearstick a bit more and eg. put the car in 4. gear, if you are stuck behind a truck on a motorway and pull out to overtake. So if you do a lot of long motorway journeys, maybe its better to go for the 105 hp diesel instead, which will allow you to stay in top gear more of the time.
The 75 hp has a lower compression ratio 12:1, the other two has 14:1. The two lower end engines are somewhat locked and do not provide enough torque when reeving up (above 4000 RPM) The 115hp engine has shorter final gear ratio which in turn give 10-20% more torque at the wheel for the same gear.
+Bruno Luong There is a big difference between the 90 HP and the 115 HP not just on the motorway but everywhere if you drive reasonably quickly. I currently drive the predecessor Mazda 2 Sport 1.5 petrol 100 HP, taking delivery of the new 115 HP sport nav with the optional safety pack (£400 in the UK) in 10 days, test drove the new 90HP and 115HP one after the other, the 90HP is much slower than my present vehicle, the 115hp a little bit faster but much smoother and much more refined. Great test good to see Germanic attention to detail excellent!
+Andrew Shore Do you pay attention to the mileage of the cars you test drove? The engine usually gets better performance after a thousand miles. I know because I own the 115 hp.
+fundiver198 i can give you some performance figures from german AMS magazine, the mazda 115 skyactiv easily beats all the small turbo cars when you push the engine, 0-160kmh: fiesta 1.0 ecoboost 100hp: 37seconds hyundai i20 1.4 101hp: 37seconds kio rio 1.4 109 hp: 35seconds mazda 2 115hp: 25seconds opel corsa 1.0 115hp: 35seconds (heaviest) skoda fabia 1.2 110hp: 30seconds and 80-120kmh, best gear(s): fiesta 8.8 seconds hyundai: 9 seconds kia: 8.6 seconds mazda: 6.7 seconds opel: 8.6 seconds skoda: 7.5 seconds consumption was around the same for all the cars (6.4 to 7 liters)
oh and you should feel a difference between the 90 and 115 hp versions even at moderate RPMs. Torque is the same, but the power output is linear different, they did not just cap it at a certain rpm, but you get more horses at any engine speed. plus the first five gears of the six speed box on the 115hp are shorter, which means more power at the wheels. sadly (at least here in germany) the 115hp engine is only availiable with the highest trim level, which brings you only 2000€ short of an Fiesta ST.
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This is the best review of the new Mazda 2 on the web. Thank you so much from Australia.
***** Highly appreciated - great to have you guys down under as our viewers as well!
***** I agree, excellent review and I just subscribed to your channel in hope to see more of reviews like these. I like the way you mentioned details of build quality of interior !
Not the best review, comparing the weight of the doors weight to German cars so called premium feel, for a start mazda make the 2 from high tensile steel, its 30 percent lighter but stronger than standard galvanised steel. This makes it more agile, more economic, faster to brake. All mazda cars from the 2 upwards are designed to be fun to drive unlike let's say your average polo. There is a difference between perceived quality and actual quality, no vw group car has beaten any mazda in any reliability index published for over a decade. If you value a soft touch dashboard over reliability, economy and agility stick with vw audi mercs and BMW, personally I like a car that fun to drive ultra reliable and economical over a soft touch dash, each to their own.
Fantastic review man, really. You were objective in every word you said, complimenting what was to compliment and criticizing what deserves criticism. No bias detected, which is awesome for the viewers. Again, great job man.
+Pedro C. thanks - thats what we do at autogefuehl!
I’m looking forward to buy it and honestly, this is the best, complete and honest review I’ve found in the web. Thank you for your work. 👌
You're by far the best car review magazine. All videos published offer a complete view of the vehicule and now I turn to you more than constuctor website to decide my purchase. Each time a great moment following your videos. Thank for this high level realisation.
+OnRobbie so great to hear that!
Late reaction by me but I just wanted you guys to know that this mazda 2 review is the best one I've seen so far and I've checked alot already. Imma subscribe for sure. Keep it up!
As always, the best and most thorough reviews you can find on the web. Thank you 😀
+Gary McNaughton keep joining us!!
An excellent review showing the strong and weak points of this car. It is one I am considering . . . as soon as it comes to the U.S., but this video has been the best, by far, when it comes to an all around review. Well done!
Deavon Reye thank you very much, appreciated!
You just won yourself another subscriber.
Grade A video, seriously keep up the good work!
+Rush Crush great to hear that thanks ! =)
+Autogefühl And another one =)
Hello, your reviews are the best in entire youtube. I am looking for your mazda 6 2016 awd 2.2 diesel wagon version.
+Mixyap Online Müzik Akademisi teşekkür! We re having Mazda6 vs Passast vs Superb in the next Autogefühl ÜBER-Test next week :)
Very nice review Thomas ! I really enjoy and appreciate watching your thorough and articulate reviews here in the U.S. Keep them coming ! Looking forward to your review of the 2016 Mazda CX-5.
fhkazm Thanks, appreciated! We do have a CX-5 review, not the very newest one, but from the recent model. Just search autogefuehl mazda cx-5 !
Good comprehensive review. Pointing out the good and the bad of basically each section of the car. Best I've seen so far, thanks!
Thx!
Nice, honest review again! I like the fact that you point out the lower real-world fuel consumption with a NA engine compared to the turbo engines that only deliver low numbers on paper.
slaWterCH thanks, appreciated!
Classiest reviewer on youtube. Great review.
malteadotas4 highly appreciated. Hope you stick with our channel!
Best review I've watched. Honestly I must say thanks for the good work.
Juan Latournerie Love to hear that. Hope to see you at more of our reviews!
Thank you for this wonderful review,very clear and realistic,not just a display of critism just like other reviewers,Jpcars were always being criticized not reviewed
Cheeky Me Thanks, appreciated! You ll also like our new Mazda CX-3 Video then, check that one out!
I took delivery of my new car two weeks ago a UK spec 115hp Nav Sport with the safety pack. A few observations: Feels like a much bigger car than the predecessor which I previously owned, quieter, more refined, bigger inside and out. Haven't really tested the performance yet, fuel consumption is lower but then I'm driving much slower at the moment until the car loosens up. Plenty of technical kit, better lights smaller (thinner) cross section on the tyres than the mark 2 Sport. Issues: Tedious dashboard rattle (slight) but it shouldn't be there, poor three quarter visibility offset by some of the safety kit, when climbing into the car the seat bolster bends (I weigh 85kg), at 183cm my left knee rubs against the central console, although the seat pulls back much further than the previous model. Sound system is adaptable can play from almost any source but the sound is a bit thin. Suburb gearbox, superior clutch action than the previous model, on the whole a good package and despite some of the niggles fun to drive doesn't feel under powered. I'd give it 7.5 out of 10.
+Andrew Shore Very well observed, thanks!
+Autogefühl Thanks, I thought your review like your others was excellent and it certainly provided some useful guidance in helping me decide on this car keep up the good work!
Super good review. I will check out your other reviews. It is really the best in the many details, still with focus on the important. Best review out of 20 reviews I have seen on Mazda 2.. :)
Where did you filmed this review? looks like a very peaceful place to be.
Love the in-depth and detailed review, keep it up!
tokekkk Hey, thanks! Actually yeah I was looking for some different location and found it quite neat. It's a small village in the hills near Barcelona.
hello Thomas, thanks to all your great review's I could make a good choice, I ordered the mazda 2.
Even I'm driving my new Mazda2 for 2 weeks now it's still nice to see this good review! You are correct about the horsepower, too bad it didnt fit my budget to take the 115hp so I have the 90hp. But I'm thinking to change something to the exhaust, I read somewhere that's the main difference between the 2 versions. With chiptuning you only get 10hp extra. And it needs lowering springs in my opinion, also for the looks :)
About those knobs for AC etc, the lower editions have the simple knobs. To me they don't feel that cheap as you showed here in the vid. Probably the simple one is a better construction. Those GT-Ms do look better imo
stoney268 thanks for the feedback!
Yesterday in Tunisia ive seen a mazda 2 2016 1.5l 6 speed manual with 320k in the odometer and still running with no problems😁
The dashboard on this car is my favorite feature. Mazda really did hit it out of the park with this car. Hopefully they bring this design to the US. BTW excellent review man.
Kyle Cordiano Thank you very much! Indeed that dash with the artificial leather rocks
The best review of Mazda 2 thank you Autogefühl the best car review chanel, i follow you from mexico.
Great review, Its very complete. greetings from Colombia. I think its going to be my next car.
thanks carlos and enjoy !
Thankyou so much for such an amazing review! This Australian owes you one!
Tiana M thanks Tiana, great to have some more girls here as well! All the best to down under!
Wunderbare review as always guys! Love how in depth you go into your reviews, even the smallest details, you don't rush, you speak calmly, very German basically, I like that. Build quality is something the Japanese and Koreans need to catch up on, despite the fact people claim they have improved, in hindsight, they haven't improved quick enough to regain sales. During the 80's and 90's, the Japanese had their hay days, but since the Yenn has got stronger against the pound and euro, their cars are becoming more expensive, and they have cut corners. Compare this to even a Polo and the quality is very noticeable in the Polo. Using stainless steel screws and plastics, switches and buttons which feel tough and durable all together adds up to quite a bit of money, but considering there is actually a small price difference, the Polo is better value for money, considering you are getting a car of such better quality, and a car designed better in terms of visibility and seat comfort. That slopping roofline and shrinking windows towards the rear is only good for looks but hampers usability. That is what I admire about Volkswagen. They haven't gone for that approach, but still styling cars that look classy and modern, but minimalist enough so that usability isn't compromised. Although this is a stylish car, and interesting engine line up with larger displacement engines, it wouldn't stop me from getting a Polo or Fabia if I was in that market. Korean car manufactures have slowed down in the UK recently and Toyota have had decreasing sales for 56 years running now, they are even thinking of pulling out Lexus from the UK. Volkswagens for me every time !
Oliver Newell Hey Oliver, thanks and very interesting thoughts. I share your view.
Another very informative review, thanks.
thanks dave, keep supporting us !
Very comprehensive review, fine job. Thank you.
Jose L. Louis thanks, appreciated!
10x for the great review. I just want to know is this car strong enough on mountains roads ? 1.5 115 horse automatic .
Roger Swaideh Thanks! Well you have to push it, that's for sure. So if you are on mountain roads, pick the strongest engine available.
Great review! I'm buying this car next December :) You have a new subscriber. Greetings from Mexico.
+Patricio Gonzalez thanks Patricio and best wishes to Mexico!
Amazing and detailed review. subbed
+Devilrose great to have u here now !
Thank you for the comprehensive review!
Thanks Thomas, rolled onto this one after watching the Jazz Review,
MPG appears better with this one
thanks man! Both mpg good as they use N/A engines still
Get mine on Wednesday. Thank you for a great review
John Sargent thank you too and have fun!
How has it been over the years?
Great review. I was wondering about the tires on your version. I have been looking at the sportblack which is closer to the SE-L in spec. The sportblack comes with 16 inch alloys, unlike the Se-L. Some reviewers have said the 16 inchers are to be avoided as they create a bumpy ride especially on urban streets. Did your model have 16inch wheels? Do you think it would be better to ask the dealer to replace the 16 inch with 15 inch for a smoother ride (though this will cost me). I don't want the SE-L as it does not have some of the key features I like (automoatic headlights, wipers, reversing sensors).
+Rachel Burton Thanks Rachel! Indeed sports line is 16", exclusive line is 15". I didnt feel like the 16" were uncomfortable, as you can see, there is "enough tyre left" above the rims :)
Very good assessment of this vehicle and has given me a lot of things to consider - thank you from Thailand.
best greetings!
Great review. Hope u get to do the new mx5 when it comes out
marcus Alan Hey! Yes I will try. Will be later this year though.
I love your comprehensive review. Thanks guys! Although I must say that with all due respect to your comments, nothing beats Japanese reliability. I believe that this's a decisive factor in buying or leasing a car. This is the reason why Japanese cars have hold their share even though they haven't been that great in terms of design, technology and enteriors. Nowadays, however, they're moving with the times and trying to catch up with Europeans at very competitive prices as we see in this awsome review. Thanks again for the outstanding job.. cheers from SA :)
SelfishBeing Thanks, appreciated! Exactly this discussion I wanted to start as it is very interesting. I think its good that they use the non-turbo engines as they promise more reliability, indeed!
***** Agreed.
Great review, great channel. Subscribed!
Daan Verhaar thanks, love it :)
loved this review! very comprehensive and to the point. really insightful. i'm currently looking for my 1st car. initially wanted a mitsubishi mirage/space star (something affordable).. but this car is making me think twice. higher price for sure. but the interior and the looks are so enticing! what to do.....
+Ariane A. ☺👍👍
4 years on from your review. Mazda seems to have listened to you and further improved the interior. at 182cm tall, I understand your comments on long drives. I would like to invite you to the UK to test our Track spec DJ chassis car as a bit of fun for you. cars are road legal and track-ready.
An additional note the engine is almost identical to the 1.5 MX5 as such the MX5 engine map can be applied to the car for similar performance.
👌 seen our facelift review? ruclips.net/video/DVPd_8IY0bc/видео.html
I would love to see a Mazda 2 Gti
Great video !
+Zachi Yenon Yosef thanks, appreciated! Please recommend us!
Iam enjoying the review from Kenya!❤
Great review. You guys have done an amazing job.
+Alexander Pavlovsky 👍👍
Did you try the Headlights? On the model in the test I think it has adaptive high beam so it automatically dips the lights or have you tried any other cars with adaptive high beam?
+Mark Hannon could be, dont quite remember. Tested a lot of cars with adaptive high beam indeed
Everybody has forgotten the honda fit yet it's still the most powerful in the Japanese hatchback market.. around 130hp
+Autogefühl hey, I commented the some months ago but I haven't got any response yet. I just wanted to know if you can tell me the title of the song at around 20:45 :) great review anyway, I ordered mine last week! :D
So professional. Thank you.
Fiesta ecoboost trend 1.0 vs Mazda 2 which one is the best?
nice review. hope you can review the cx-3 soon.
Nozuka thanks! We'll try that as soon as we get the possibility
What is the song title at 20:45??
Anyway, great car and great review, congrats!!
All auto reviews should be as comprehensive as this. (Typical German efficiency, lol.)
+Ferg Fergus thanks and join us for more reviews!
i bought a mazda 2 new a few months ago, but im noticing that the steering wheel clicks when indicating and the engine whistles and is hesitant to accelerate uphill. was this normal?
Did you ever find out if it was normal or not
Great review,thinking of getting this Mazda2 or the Peugeot 208 Gt line
what do you think?
thanks ! Compare our 208 review: ruclips.net/video/jYwce93z-r4/видео.html
Always Mazda
im planning to buy my first car, im a 21y/o girl. So should i go for mazda 2 or honda city? btw great car review esp on the interior! :)
+RL DF Didnt drive the Honda City yet, not available here in Germany. But you d be satisfied with the Mazda2 I am quite sure. I think the interior quality is better
Both are offered where i live. It basically comes down to this, better refinement and space: City, better looks, dynamics, and interior: Mazda 2.
Chris Sorreda I bought Mazda2!!! So far its good. :) No regrets!
Great review, really helpful.
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What a handsome review(er)
+wim1983 feeling flattered ;)
Congratulations. You made a great rewiu
Fran Plana thanks!
Thank you for your detailed review. Greetings from Malta. I really enjoyed watching it :). I am still undecided between the new Mazda 2 and the Toyota Yaris. My concern here is fuel consumption. This is because in Malta we get a lot of traffic and not much long journeys to do. The longest trip in Malta to get from one place to other is 30-45 minutes max without traffic. I am still debating between a Mazda 1.5 90hp or a Yaris 1.33 99hp. From your tests what is the real mpg that the Mazda 2 managed to do please?
***** sorry didnt drive the current Yaris yet. Well the consumption figure was 6,5 l for us with the 115 hp petrol engine!
+Dav Bez if there is a lot of traffic you are better off with Mazda 2 casue it has stop start system and the yaris doesnt have that feature. the stop start system does save quite a bit of fuel when sitting on traffic.
nice review indeed
+Ali Altamimi thanks Ali !
Hey awesome review! But can you tell me how smooth and responsive the automatic transmission is? I am torn between this and Ford fiesta and I'm hearing that the fiesta's AT gear change has been clunky. Is this different? Is it responsive enough to be fun in highway but smooth enough to be as comfy as swimming in vanilla? I live in a city plagued with traffic jams so a manual isn't an option :(
Thanks!
+Scott Summers Sorry I did not test the automatic gear box there, but so far, the new automatic gear boxes that Mazda uses were all pretty fine. I would always go for the automatic gear box solution. About this or Fiesta, I like here that they have the naturally aspirated petrol engine and also the car feel more spacious in the front. The Fiesta however has more space in the rear and in the trunk imho
+Autogefühl thanks man
Is the i-ELOOP technology really worth the extra cost? Have you been able to notice any advantage? Is there a risk that this may turn out to be one of those new things that keep breaking after a few years and will get phased out and no one will be able to fix it?
Not a game changer I think...
Great review! Still the best in the internet to the date! Im buying a new car at the price range of this (fiesta, polo, yaris etc.) and I must say I really like this little thing. Would you recommend this as a first car for a student? The main focus would be reliabilty as my income wont allow me to spend thousands for repairs annually. I also think cars like huyndai i20 or toyota yaris feel just a bit too casual and I would really appreciate the little luxury the mazda 2 offers. But I would be greatful for your opinion as a car expert unlike me :)
Grateful* sorry for my english..
Oiva Lahtinen Hi! Yes I can recommend that one as a first car. The non-turbo engines are also likely to last very long! And Mazda also scored good results in durability lately.
Oiva Lahtinen Hi! Yes I can recommend that one as a first car. The non-turbo engines are also likely to last very long! And Mazda also scored good results in durability lately.
Oiva Lahtinen Hi! Yes I can recommend that one as a first car. The non-turbo engines are also likely to last very long! And Mazda also scored good results in durability lately.
***** thats good to hear :) I think I'll give this one a go as soon as it arrives to my country. Thanks for the response!
Great review, especially cuz it is a depth in review, I like that you covered all the small details. I own Mazda 2 from 2009, 1,3 petrol with 75 horse power and I can immediately tell you that nothing much has changed. Maybe they have a slightly improved engines and some new design lines, but in fact it is the same car. I don't like how they copy BMW or Audi in some segments. I see that they still didn't do much on fixing the cheap plastic issues. This model shouldn't be representative since it is full equipment and has leather seats. I am tall person, 193 cm or 6'4'' and literally no one taller than let's say 180 cm can sit behind me comfortable, so if you're looking for practicality in the back it is better to buy used Mazda 3 than buy brand new 2 and spend 15k or even more :-)
Gogo90_mo Thanks for the feedback, always good to hear to owners of the previous version
I love Mazda for using N/A and not being *forced* by the EU because of emissions, Skyactiv is awesome
are there any benefits of the petrol over the diesel?
do I understand correctly that the petrol version gets a 6-speed auto whereas the diesel only gets a 5-speed auto?
Nick Amarit Hi! Afaik its 5 speed manual or 6 speed automatic. Well the petrol engines sound better and usually are more fun to drive than a diesel. The naturally aspirated ones also dont consume that much more than the diesels
I'm between Mazda 2 and New Fabia all in top versions. What do You think is better?
***** Actually you are totally right with the choice imho. Those two might be taking the lead together as we can rate from our reviews. I think the personal taste will matter and the individual seating position. I would recommend to take a test ride at both dealers each so you can e.g. check how your body fits to the seat and which car gives you the better impression. As for me personally, I would be fine with the Mazda2 but I probably would give the Fabia a little advantage as I am more content with the style in exterior, interior and the refinement of the interior. I more like the "clean" surrounding there. Qualitywise both should be very good and they offer good price/performance.
***** Tnx.
Is Mazda loud inside?
***** Ok, got it. Great review!
***** No, indeed I also covered that in the review, it is not. Quite convincing. I am sure you will be very happy with both Fabia and Mazda2 - I would just check for the personal feeling when test driving it - and compare the individual offers from your dealer!
***** Exciting indeed, it's the question of you more like the clean style or the more extravagant, at least in the White launch edition :)
***** I live in the USA, can you ask your sources if they know when the
new Mazda 2 will be arriving here?
Thanks again for an outstanding and detailed review of the new . I tend to prefer German produced material on cars because you do a much better job at in depth detailing compared to our US car reviewers, whether on the internet, TV, or print.
+watershed44 So far, you will not have the Mazda 2 in the US, i think. But I saw, that you can get a sedan version of it which will be not purchased in Germany.
therealhood1 Thanks for your response!
Yes we will get a Toyota/Scion badged version of the Mazda 2 in sedan form. I'm not to much a fan of the sedan styling but HOPEFULLY the handling, performance, and driver controls will be the same as with the Mazda version.
Not offered in the USA but the similar Scion iA is.
If you dont have the turbo there is not much chance the turbo will break down
Sehr guter Test. Unaufgeregt, sachlich.
Zum Auto:
Positiv ist das geringe Gewicht und der moderate Preis sowie das schicke Design. Die Haptik im Innenraum sollte verbessert werden.
Was ich mir für die Zukunft wünsche:
Eine Sportversion mit direkter Lenkung, zwei Türen, dem 2L Skyactive oder dem Motor aus dem neuen MX-5 (131PS) und ein strafferes Fahrwerk ohne Rollneigung.
partikelsmusic Besten Dank!
A singlecab halfton bakkie 2 & Ford Figo should go into production ,
Beautiful city car. I do like it.
Please make a full review of the Mercedes A Class (not A45 as most people can't really afford it)
PrimorisOrdo Hi! Indeed we have a review of the A45 AMG, search for that to get the first info - we also cover a lot of details that also count for the normal version.
Too much focus on "It's not German!" Otherwise, not too bad a review
WHERE CAN I DOWNLOAD THE SD CARD DATA FOR THE GPS?
Plates are going over the front grille, it should be smaller.
In Germany you could test diesel one
Nice, thanks
how can i miss that!
How tall is the reviewer?
+Arwin Chase Ruiz 1.86m
+Autogefühl would you recommend this car if the backseat is the main issue? Btw, I'm 1.76m and the one's seating at the back will be 1.67m and less
Now you can buy for around £9,000 so good deal!
180 meters?
can you listen to radio or just bluetooth?
+DustlessYeti 76 there is also bt option
Highest trim level, 20k euros for a car of that size and no middle armrest. And guess what, there wont be one on cx3 either. Theres a head up display and all kinds of tech but no middle armrest. Big minus for me and maybe for someone a trivial thing but for me reason not to buy a car.
+quornash lol go buy yourself a VERY reliable vw polo specially the 7spd DSG.
Well, you get the armrest including storage room for about 188€, which is quite okay.
Should I get this or a Fiesta?
U can compare a Fiesta review here: ruclips.net/video/Wn2heJdxRCw/видео.html
Yo people (and most press) allways comparing any car with the "German high quality standards" as world reference starts to be ridiculous. The door lighter that a VW Polo door is an (light) weight and eficiency advance, not a quality fault. The direction, the driving, feeling, sharpness and handling of any modern Mazda is quite better that any VW in their respective competitor model to Mazda. And then the mecanical reliability. Uncomparable.
A new Polo and this Mazda 2, in 5 years, both with the same care and treatment, i bet the Mazda will never need tu use is (superior, 5 year) warranty. But the Polo, as many VW, will.
The only issue (not a problem) is that it will be a 100% perfect car if it had a turbo in the petrol motor... Even so, this Mazda 2 is now the best of his class. In driving pleasure, and that´s a lot.
Alex Silva Thanks for your feedback. Indeed we often take the German cars as reference for quality look-and-feel, and that's just for the customer feeling just right. You are right that this doesnt say anything about the long-term reliability
Alex Silva Well said. I agree with your centiments. As I write this the Auto Express magazine Driver Power survey 2017 has been published and guess which car scores poorly for reliability and build quality? Yes the VW Polo and its sister car the Audi A1 was even lower placed. Fact is German cars have great percieved quality out of the showroom, but the reality further down the line is quite different. Satisfaction surveys always testify this. Mazda consistently outperforms VW in the AE Driver Power manufacturer league table and by quite a margin actually.
I would love to buy this but back seat space is fucked up.
please give a me a good advice m2 v+ or vios 2016 i will buy nxtweek...
+Mark Sianson vios?
Autogefühl toyota vios e
sorry never driven that one !
good video !
+Janith Dasunpriya ✌️️
You are very tall my friend..190meters???😮😮😮😮
mazda 2 or rather the skoda fabia or the fiesta? ^^
Compare Skoda Fabia here: ruclips.net/video/UvWzbRLVovU/видео.html
XDのLパッケ－ジのMTのソウルレッドが欲しいです。
In 21:16 you missed the STOP sign... :P
+Adam G. shame on me! :D
Matt Bomer ???
What is your height?
Hislamion mine? 1.86 m
Thanks for your quick reply!
***** is it comfortable driving the car? Considering you height.
About the engine choises, isnt the difference between the 75, 90 and 115 hp editions of the 1,5 liter petrol only at the top end? In that case you will actually not feel any difference between them, if you are driving on a motorway and want to accelerate in top gear from 80 or 100 km/h.
The 75 hp engines is only for the "Core" model, which is to bare and only really there to offer a low starting from price. It does not even have airconditioning. So that one is irrelevant. But I think most people wont really notice the difference between the 90 and 115 hp versions, since they dont take their engine above 4.000 rpm anyway.
And about this lacking power... Well.... This car is lighter than the previous generation and nearly all its competitors. And at the same time they have replaced the 1,3 liter engine with a 1,5.
This is the only car in the segment now to offer a 1,5 liter naturally aspirated engine. Other manufacturers like Peugeot, Toyota, Suzuki and Kia/Hyundai offer 1,2 to 1,4 liter naturally aspirated engines, which all have less torque than this.
Also the 1,2 liter 90 hp TSI engine from the VW Group only produce 160 nm of torque. So is the torque/weight ratio really any better in the Polo or the new Skoda Fabia than in the 90 hp Mazda 2? I am not sure, it is. The new 1,0 liter turbo Corsa has 175 nm of torque. But it is also a very heavy car. So then again....
It would be interesting to see a more scientific test of this issue like comparative 60-100 km/h time in 4. gear and 80-120 km/h time in 5. gear.
Anyway as with all naturally aspirated engines you probably will want to use the gearstick a bit more and eg. put the car in 4. gear, if you are stuck behind a truck on a motorway and pull out to overtake. So if you do a lot of long motorway journeys, maybe its better to go for the 105 hp diesel instead, which will allow you to stay in top gear more of the time.
The 75 hp has a lower compression ratio 12:1, the other two has 14:1.
The two lower end engines are somewhat locked and do not provide enough torque when reeving up (above 4000 RPM)
The 115hp engine has shorter final gear ratio which in turn give 10-20% more torque at the wheel for the same gear.
+Bruno Luong There is a big difference between the 90 HP and the 115 HP not just on the motorway but everywhere if you drive reasonably quickly. I currently drive the predecessor Mazda 2 Sport 1.5 petrol 100 HP, taking delivery of the new 115 HP sport nav with the optional safety pack (£400 in the UK) in 10 days, test drove the new 90HP and 115HP one after the other, the 90HP is much slower than my present vehicle, the 115hp a little bit faster but much smoother and much more refined. Great test good to see Germanic attention to detail excellent!
+Andrew Shore Do you pay attention to the mileage of the cars you test drove? The engine usually gets better performance after a thousand miles. I know because I own the 115 hp.
+fundiver198 i can give you some performance figures from german AMS magazine, the mazda 115 skyactiv easily beats all the small turbo cars when you push the engine, 0-160kmh:
fiesta 1.0 ecoboost 100hp: 37seconds
hyundai i20 1.4 101hp: 37seconds
kio rio 1.4 109 hp: 35seconds
mazda 2 115hp: 25seconds
opel corsa 1.0 115hp: 35seconds (heaviest)
skoda fabia 1.2 110hp: 30seconds
and 80-120kmh, best gear(s):
fiesta 8.8 seconds
hyundai: 9 seconds
kia: 8.6 seconds
mazda: 6.7 seconds
opel: 8.6 seconds
skoda: 7.5 seconds
consumption was around the same for all the cars (6.4 to 7 liters)
oh and you should feel a difference between the 90 and 115 hp versions even at moderate RPMs. Torque is the same, but the power output is linear different, they did not just cap it at a certain rpm, but you get more horses at any engine speed. plus the first five gears of the six speed box on the 115hp are shorter, which means more power at the wheels. sadly (at least here in germany) the 115hp engine is only availiable with the highest trim level, which brings you only 2000€ short of an Fiesta ST.
I would buy the car just because of the front end
subbed on first vid, thats a first for me
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