Electronic stability control is standard equipment as is a seatbelt reminder system for the front and rear seats. Directional changes come with a light touch of the steering wheel, and the wheel avoids feeling buoyant or over-boosted at low speeds. Still, some drivers may want more space for their knees. Models with the automatic transmission can be rather slow. A full list of safety features and technologies can be viewed within the Technical Report see download link. What Is the 2014 Mazda2? As before, the Mazda3 comes in hatchback and sedan body styles; expect a high-performance Mazdaspeed3 version in the coming months or years Mazda officials were still mum on details. Once regarded as the best way to achieve good fuel economy, subcompact cars like the 2014 Mazda2 5-door no longer reign supreme as the most miserly modes of transportation.
A drop down menu will appear. What is a Bumper-to-Bumper warranty? Dual front airbags, side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard. A fun,cute car to drive around in with friends and family. The interior is basic and simple,nothing fancy about it. Whether the entry-level Sport model or the higher Touring trim level, which includes contrasting red piping on seats with upgraded cloth upholstery, the interior is simple, straightforward, and plain.
The Mazda2 is a fun to drive runabout with excellent fuel economy, responsive steering and a usable rear seat -- despite the car's modest dimensions. The Mazda3 wins on braking, though, with pedal response and little brake fade even after hours of mountain roads. Overall, we think the Mazda 2 is at its best as a two-seater, with the rear seat offering substantial cargo volume once it's folded flat. A typical model has about 200 to 400 samples for each model year. But behind the wheel, it's responsive, even perky, if you keep the 100-horsepower 1. The sculpted front end sweeps into upward lines that anchor the large window area; compared to the Ford Fiesta with which it shares some understructure, the Mazda comes across as restrained but sporty. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500.
From inside the car, the interior lines and materials are very simple, but surprisingly tasteful considering their economy. Like many cars its size, the front seats aren't the largest in the world, and taller adults may find the interior tight. In the questionnaire, we ask subscribers to note any problems with their cars that occurred in the past 12 months. While Mazda offers an optional four-speed automatic transmission, its ratios are widely spaced and tends to shift far too early to keep the car hustling along. My son and I purchased the Mazda 2 for his first car,after receiving his driver's license at age eighteen.
Anything lower than that is poor. With a few exceptions, powertrain warranties don't cover regular maintenance like engine tuneups and tire rotations. The front seats are supportive and comfortable, though broader adults may find them slightly narrow. The littlest Mazda is a car without any luxury pretenses at all, and a very short option list. The side curtain airbag deployed but does not have sufficient forward coverage to protect the head from contact with forward side structure and outside objects. It also lacks any kind of manual-shift mode. Other upgrades include leather steering-wheel trim and little touches like a chrome exhaust pipe tip--hardly items to wow passers-by, but that's not what the car is meant for.
Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page. The protection for other road users rating indicates the level of protection that a vehicle provides for other unprotected road users other car drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists or motorcyclists in the event of a crash. Safety Feature Summary The safety feature information below is subject to change without notice. Those ratings are no better than the brand-new, larger, and more efficient Mazda 3 compact model, but our road tests returned numbers closer to 35 mpg--even after energetic driving. Consumer Reports obtains its reliability data from a questionnaire that is sent to subscribers. What's New on the 2014 Mazda2? This graph shows how the ratio varied as the test of this vehicle progressed. However, they still offer the most affordable way to get into a new car.
Its crash safety scores aren't at the top of the heap. Cargo space leaves a lot to be desired, though, and your rear-seat passengers probably won't love the tight backseat. My son and I purchased the Mazda 2 for his first car,after receiving his driver's license at age eighteen. Mazda has applied its usual engineering skills to the Mazda2, and at 2,300 pounds, it was notable for being far lighter than its predecessor when it was launched in Japan several years ago. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of both front seat occupants and Mazda showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and to those sat in different seating positions. Dual frontal, side chest and side head airbags curtains are standard. Just don't be seduced by the lure of an automatic transmission; the old-fashioned four-speed automatic saps performance and numbs the car's nimble, rollerskate character.
This 5-star rating applies to all hatch and sedan variants with 6 airbags and electronic stability control. You can also scroll or zoom the map with the knob. But ads are also how we keep the garage doors open and the lights on here at Autoblog - and keep our stories free for you and for everyone. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag. The backseat has enough legroom and headroom. Front disc and rear drum brakes are standard. For an acceptable rating, the minimum required strength-to-weight ratio is 3.