Vehicle Overview
Launched internationally in 2007, the subcompact Mazda2 arrives stateside for 2011 as Mazda's entry-level offering. It's only available as a hatchback and is slotted below the Mazda3. However, the Mazda2 has more standard features than its larger sibling. The Honda Fit looks to be a major Mazda2 competitor, as do a host of other small cars, from the Ford Fiesta and Chevy Aveo to the Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris. The Mazda2 comes in Sport and Touring trim levels. Both employ a 100-horsepower, 1.5-liter four-cylinder. Manual and automatic transmissions are available.
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The Inside
The Mazda3's cabin is another aspect that shines, especially for a car in its
fifth year on the market without an update. Again, the Cobalt didn't compare in
2005, so it still doesn't, and I rate ...
Under the Hood
The 2.0-liter four-cylinder in the Mazda3 i has variable valve timing and
develops 148 horsepower (144 hp in PZEV form). The Mazda3 s uses a 2.3-liter
four-cylinder that pumps out 156 hp. A five-s ...
When Warning Indicator/Beep is Activated
Under the following conditions, warning beeps are heard and a
warning/indicator light in
the instrument cluster illuminates to notify the driver of improper operation of
the
advanced key to prev ...