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4.13 out of 5 stars

Happy with M2

rjfinva, 02/10/2014
2011 Mazda 2 Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Don't know what people expect. If you are looking for a high end expensive sports car, shop on! With the 5 speed, this car has more than enough get up and go, and is a blast to drive. First gear could be a little taller. Seats are frim but nit uncomfortable. It handles like a go cart, and rides like one too, that's the car's design! It holds the road like glue, but picks up all the bumps. I live in Hampton Roads, VA, mostly highway driving, and with premium gas (which I recommend for performance) I average 38 mpg if I drive conservatively. Get a K&N air filter for the performance tweak, it's worth the money and the filter saves $$ in the long run as it is washable.

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5 out of 5 stars

The Little Zoom Zoom

Mike, 03/19/2017
2012 Mazda 2 Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have now had my 2012 two years and it has 31000 miles. The manual transmission, steering and handling are all very good for a car in this class. I also like having 4 doors on a subcompact hatchback. If you are looking for an inexpensive practical fun car this is it.

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4 out of 5 stars

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PE, 05/11/2018
updated 11/15/2021
2012 Mazda 2 Touring 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Great little car. Not for winter driving but overall an enjoyable ride. 5 spd. Manual that’s still fun to drive! 56,000 miles and no problems. Solid car. Almost 10 years old and still super reliable!

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Second Car

professor52, 10/28/2011
2011 Mazda 2 Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I just purchased this vehicle. I was looking for a second car, since I'm retired and I sold my car to my daughter. I did research on all subcompact cars available and drove my top three choices. For the money, Mazda 2 was the least expensive and I have had gas mileages from 35 to 40 mpg which is a combined city/highway useage. I chose the manual because of the size of engine, I could change gears when needed faster than an automatic. I don't regret my decision in a time of our economy and gas prices.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

A true Zoom-Zoom

redkills, 10/19/2011
2011 Mazda 2 Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Purchased a M2 just in sept of 2011. I love the handling on the car and yes it may be a bit short on power aka 2 least powered car sold in US market but it's light weight and amazing handling makes this the perfect city zipping car. I went with the sport because the touring is a waste of money. you get "extra" stuff you don't really need, plus for those that want to autocross the sport weights less. I'd rather add my own aftermarket gear and tuning. such as adding a in dash nav, if you have the touring version adding a in dash nav will make most of your wheel control features useless. lastly, this is a great car for easy upgrading and aftermarket work.

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