U.S. Mazda 2 Pics Released
12-08-2009, 02:42 AM
#101
Super Moderator
Mazda2 3 Door Hatch
12-08-2009, 02:44 AM
#102
Super Moderator
04-01-2010, 10:36 AM
#105
Curves Ahead
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Maryland
Posts: 145
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
USA specs are out:
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/musa...2010_specs.pdf
There is one major disappointment in there:
Fuel economy (manual): 28/35
I don't get it. The 2l Mazda 3 is rated at 25/33. The UK combined imperial mpg rating for the 2 and 3 (with the same engines) is 50 and 37, respectively. The slightly heavier Fiesta gets 40 mpg with a 1.6 l engine. So why doesn't the US Mazda 2 get 40+ highway?
A dealbreaker if it's true.
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/musa...2010_specs.pdf
There is one major disappointment in there:
Fuel economy (manual): 28/35
I don't get it. The 2l Mazda 3 is rated at 25/33. The UK combined imperial mpg rating for the 2 and 3 (with the same engines) is 50 and 37, respectively. The slightly heavier Fiesta gets 40 mpg with a 1.6 l engine. So why doesn't the US Mazda 2 get 40+ highway?
A dealbreaker if it's true.
04-01-2010, 10:53 AM
#106
04-01-2010, 11:01 AM
#107
04-01-2010, 11:29 AM
#108
Administrator
Thread Starter
well on the fiesta
the dont have the actual EPA numbers yet. the Fiesta is using a 6spd MY or AT while the Mazda2 is using a 5spd MT or 4AT. Also note the projected 40 highway Fiesta is with the SFE(super fuel economy) package which uses a different rear dif and lower rolling resistant tires.
Ford will Advertise that higher number to death with small print explaining its only with the SFE paackage and in the meantime will sell mostly the lower price lower mpg spec cars.
But having said all that- Mazda needs that new 6speed in this 2 like yesterday. they need a higher number they can advertise.
Optional six-speed automatic (non-SFE pkg.) Projected 30* city/ 38* highway/ combined 33* Projected 30* city/ 38* highway/ combined 33*
Optional six-speed automatic w/optional SFE package Projected 30* city/ 40* highway/ combined 34* Projected 30* city/ 40* highway/ combined 34*
Optional six-speed automatic w/optional SFE package Projected 30* city/ 40* highway/ combined 34* Projected 30* city/ 40* highway/ combined 34*
Ford will Advertise that higher number to death with small print explaining its only with the SFE paackage and in the meantime will sell mostly the lower price lower mpg spec cars.
But having said all that- Mazda needs that new 6speed in this 2 like yesterday. they need a higher number they can advertise.
04-01-2010, 12:46 PM
#110
Registered
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Pacific Northwest
Posts: 16,684
Likes: 0
Received 240 Likes
on
110 Posts
I still want info on the MS2 
Mainly if it will come in automatic (bleh
) My wife can't drive MT any more, clutch causes her hip problems, but if the MS2 is available as an automatic, that is the one we are going for.
Mainly if it will come in automatic (bleh
) My wife can't drive MT any more, clutch causes her hip problems, but if the MS2 is available as an automatic, that is the one we are going for.
04-01-2010, 01:20 PM
#111
Curves Ahead
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Maryland
Posts: 145
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
well on the fiesta
the dont have the actual EPA numbers yet. the Fiesta is using a 6spd MY or AT while the Mazda2 is using a 5spd MT or 4AT. Also note the projected 40 highway Fiesta is with the SFE(super fuel economy) package which uses a different rear dif and lower rolling resistant tires.
Ford will Advertise that higher number to death with small print explaining its only with the SFE paackage and in the meantime will sell mostly the lower price lower mpg spec cars.
But having said all that- Mazda needs that new 6speed in this 2 like yesterday. they need a higher number they can advertise.
the dont have the actual EPA numbers yet. the Fiesta is using a 6spd MY or AT while the Mazda2 is using a 5spd MT or 4AT. Also note the projected 40 highway Fiesta is with the SFE(super fuel economy) package which uses a different rear dif and lower rolling resistant tires.
Ford will Advertise that higher number to death with small print explaining its only with the SFE paackage and in the meantime will sell mostly the lower price lower mpg spec cars.
But having said all that- Mazda needs that new 6speed in this 2 like yesterday. they need a higher number they can advertise.
Originally Posted by RIWWP
I still want info on the MS2
Mainly if it will come in automatic (bleh ) My wife can't drive MT any more, clutch causes her hip problems, but if the MS2 is available as an automatic, that is the one we are going for.
Mainly if it will come in automatic (bleh ) My wife can't drive MT any more, clutch causes her hip problems, but if the MS2 is available as an automatic, that is the one we are going for.
04-01-2010, 01:35 PM
#112
Administrator
Thread Starter
http://www.greencarreports.com/blog/...riced-at-13980
and i just noticed that the 2s mpg is also still estimated and without the actual EPA number yet.
but that 4speed is seriously holding them back. they need a better auto in there.
At the 2010 New York Auto Show today, Mazda announced that its 2011 Mazda2 subcompact would carry a low starting price of $13,980 when it arrives at dealers.
but that 4speed is seriously holding them back. they need a better auto in there.
04-04-2010, 12:32 PM
#113
Administrator
Thread Starter
several articles now saying the sky -g and new sky drive tranny will debut in 2011 in the Mazda 2. so add 15%- 20% on top of those MPG numbers once the new drivetrain hits next year
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Audio Concepts ATL
New Member Forum
21
09-26-2021 01:59 PM
