It was launched for the first time in 2007 in Europe, Japan and Australia. With gasoline prices climbing ever, it is now our turn to receive the Mazda 2, the smallest of Mazda also supposed to contain a dose of "zoom-zoom". With fifty as "Car of the Year" in his chest, Mazda hopes now that the new girl will attract crowds in showrooms across Canada. Besides, did you know that Mazda has made more than 40% of its Canadian sales in Quebec in 2010? The issue is very important especially as the cousin of the Mazda 2, Ford Fiesta, arrived recently. And Mitsubishi Colt import the account soon! So it's a growing category and the winner will be whoever can offer in the most competitive price possible. Mazda 2 is the GS that I had the pleasure to try and chance that this test was followed a few weeks that of the Mazda 3. The comparison was inevitable. The muzzle of the 2 is almost a copy of the 3 while the back is quite original. While the 3 Sport version could be called "family" sedan, the Mazda 2 is indeed a "hatchback" in itself. Sides "sculpted" wavelike dynamics give to all. The Mazda 2 comes in two trim levels or GX and GS in more than one edition Yozora more personalized. One group of options (Convenience) is available for the GX. GS, it receives all standard equipment.
It is easy to sit inside the Mazda 2 2011 thanks to large doors. The seats are comfortable but do not offer much thigh support. The dashboard is very plastic. Obviously, the asking price, the materials are of lower quality. Instrumentation is fairly simple: a big speedometer in the center flanked on the left and right of the tachometer, the onboard computer, it all fitted into the basket away from direct sunlight. It's the same principle for the central block: a small screen with buttons at the center of each side to control the audio system. Below, the three dials for ventilation. Finally, the shift lever integrated into the bottom of the central block can free up any space between the seats. By evening, everything is illuminated orange color. The audio system is also conventional AM and FM radio, it plays CDs and MP3s. An auxiliary jack is also standard equipment. In fact, only the number of speakers varies with models: GX 2 for 4 for the Convenience and 6 for the GS! The steering wheel controls are standard in the GS. The shift lever a little higher than usual was very easy. There are facilities a little surprising in this kind of car headlights with automatic ignition and windshield wiper rain sensor is standard on the GS. Do not switch the wipers to the AUTO position in winter could grill the wiper motor at startup.The rear seats are very good but offer no lateral support. The legroom is reasonable and the central square should be used in cases of extreme necessity. The trunk is good sized for this vehicle class and can be expanded by lowering the seat. However, impossible to have a perfectly flat floor. Furthermore, the loading sill is too high.