Used 2011 Mazda 2 Touring Hatchback Review
Consumer reviews
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Love it!
Jen!, 11/23/2010
2011 Mazda 2 Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
I bought this car to replace an '03 Civic coupe, I was initially torn between the Nissan Versa, Scion xd and Honda Fit, this one is way better. I had never even heard of this car before but after driving it I was sold. It handles well, has features I didn't know I could afford, and is spacious enough to meet my needs. I recommend the touring model, the extra features are worth the slight … jump in price and make the car stand out a lot more. I'm no longer embarrassed when I drive to work, I'm getting really awesome gas mileage, and I'm having a lot of fun with all of the features.
Disappointed
fww, Detroit, MI, 04/30/2012
2011 Mazda 2 Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
I was wanting to buy a new car for my wife and we wanted a smaller car than the 96 Maxima and better gas mileage.
We looked at Toyota Yaris, Prius C, Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and the Mazda 2, as well as Ford Fiesta and Chevy Sonic.
We ended up choosing the Mazda 2 because it and the Fit were the only 2 assembled in Japan.
I wanted the Japanese quality.
I am very upset with the dealership … and not real happy with the car.
We've only had it for 5 weeks so maybe things will improve.
I knew it was not a "road" car and after 2 hours in it my back was very sore.
It does not get anywhere near the gas mileage they suggest and I've always gotten more mileage than the window sticker says I should
Loved it; hate it now
mzdaowner16, Ashburn, VA, 08/10/2012
2011 Mazda 2 Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
I bought my 2011 Mazda 2 new back in November 2010 and initially wrote a glowing review about fun it is drive. Well, it's fun...when it's not in the shop. Once I hit 15k I've had nothing but problems specially with the brakes. The dealer tells me they are safe and that they squeak because of the brake pad composition but why didn't they squeak for the first year? Squeaks at low and high … speeds and is embarrassing. I also has to flush the transmission at 20k because the fluid it comes with is cheap junk. At 22,300 miles I'm trading for a Honda Fit this weekend. No more mazdas for this buyer. Don't buy this car; save your money, take on a bigger payment and get a car with a better warranty.
Automatic transmission is terrible
grayliner, Kirkland, WA, 07/13/2013
2011 Mazda 2 Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
The car is great, but NOT with an automatic tranny. I would have bought the stick but my wife can't drive a stick. I miss my Echo, that was the best car I've ever owned.
The ride is fine. But getting out into traffic is dangerous. The acceleration is very laggy. There's a delay. Going around corners is sketchy because throttle control is a guessing game. You step on the gas and it's a … crapshoot what's going to happen. There's no gradual acceleration, it hits - reminiscent of a 2-stroke dirtbike.
The cruise control buttons are my least favorite of all the types I've had. The fuel economy is not what I'd expect from a tiny car. The driver seat is all the way back and I'm 5'8".
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2011 Mazda 2 Touring Hatchback
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Sporty handling, cheerful styling, affordable price.
- Con:Limited cargo area, outdated automatic transmission, limited features list, cramped rear seats.
Full Edmunds Review: 2011 Mazda 2 Hatchback
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