Used 2012 Mazda 2 Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Delightful Sporty Surprise
NEDan, Randolph, MA, 03/01/2019
updated 03/06/2023
Mazda 2 Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
This is a year three update and none of my opinions have changed. I've had zero problems. Change the oil and add gas. 30mpg city and 36 hwy. Still fun! . It's been a little over 2 years now since I bought my 2 used. I've been on a few long trips a couple of vacations and a lot of around town. Since the newness has worn off I acknowledge it's not a luxury car, not a sports car, But it is an adequately appointed, very sporty, econo car. This is actually one of the better handling cars I've owned. It's fun, sure footed, and confidence inspiring. The seating position is near perfect for me. A bit of road noise on the hi-way above 70. All of the time it is comfortable. I'm actually happy that this cars competition has more cargo space, gets a few more mpg's and all similar cars have more horsepower. That is exactly what makes this car such a good deal on the used market. I paid thousands less than my wife did for her Honda Fit that was a year older with more miles. An excellent car indeed but this Mazda2 was 2/3 the price and is better in all respects except interior size. The Fit has an ingenious bigger interior.
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Good solid little car
eptx3, El Paso, TX, 02/13/2012
Mazda 2 Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
37 of 39 people found this review helpful
I got to drive one of these recently and it made me think about this car over the one I actually bought. Being on a tight budget I bought a 2012 Ford Focus, but I never thought about looking at the Mazda 2. I have driven Toyota's Yaris 4-door and it had a noisy ride and a hard feel on the road. The Mazda 2 had a quiet, solid feel inside with lots of space for a six-foot tall driver. The doors closed with a solid thunk. The Mazda 2 was smooth and fast. The Edmunds review here says that the automatic transmission was not adequate. I thought it was. I hit the pedal hard to get it into passing gear and this car was fast. 100hp was very adequate in my opinion. Smooth and fast acceleration.
So Far So Great!
rikdea, Norman, OK, 01/14/2014
Mazda 2 Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I just got this car used, with 39000 miles on it and the engine fires right up and doesn't miss a beat. I'm loving the gas mileage. I had a small SUV before I bought this car, and this little Mazda has cut my gas bill in half! It's surprisingly zippy and fun to drive. I agree with the other drivers here, that it's not sluggish at all. Even with the a/c or heater running, when I step on the gas, it responds, and I have no trouble getting on the highway. Park it anywhere. Comfy interior. Plenty of room for a tall person up front, not as much leg room in back, but that's not something I'm concerned about.
Small but Mighty
Bonnie Gooch, Independence, MO, 05/16/2018
Mazda 2 Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is a great little car if you want great gas mileage with very little maintenance cost. It is a hatch back so when you lower the back seats you can put quite a bit of items in the back. The only drawback I have found is it's size because it is small. I loose it in the parking lots because it hides behind larger cars! Great car for someone who wants great gas mileage, space for stuff, easy to drive and comfortable to drive. This is the perfect little bomb.
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