Comments on: 2008 Mazda2 to debut in Geneva http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:05:03 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: LamborghiniZ http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-299152 LamborghiniZ Fri, 16 Feb 2007 03:07:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-299152 Why is Mazda such a cool manufacturer? They instill such a nice sportiness into almost all of their vehicles, its so nice really. The one they still need to get rid of is the Tribute, but oh well. But really though, Mazda makes cars that are really my top picks in a variety of categories. Consider: my favorite small car is the Mazda 3, my favorite 5 passenger crossover is most definitely the Mazda CX-7, my top 7 passenger crossover is hands down the CX-9, and in the small roadster class, I'd take an MX-5 over a Solstice/Sky in a heartbeat. Mazda rules. Hopefully the next Mazda 6 is an improvement, the current one is still one of my favorite family sedans, but doesn't quite beat out the Subaru Legacy for me, which is in my eyes the perfect family sedan. Why is Mazda such a cool manufacturer? They instill such a nice sportiness into almost all of their vehicles, its so nice really. The one they still need to get rid of is the Tribute, but oh well. But really though, Mazda makes cars that are really my top picks in a variety of categories. Consider: my favorite small car is the Mazda 3, my favorite 5 passenger crossover is most definitely the Mazda CX-7, my top 7 passenger crossover is hands down the CX-9, and in the small roadster class, I’d take an MX-5 over a Solstice/Sky in a heartbeat. Mazda rules. Hopefully the next Mazda 6 is an improvement, the current one is still one of my favorite family sedans, but doesn’t quite beat out the Subaru Legacy for me, which is in my eyes the perfect family sedan.

]]> By: Kaizen http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298856 Kaizen Thu, 15 Feb 2007 06:38:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298856 From the side profile, it really reminds me of the 07 Civic 5-door in UK. Nice cars. From the side profile, it really reminds me of the 07 Civic 5-door in UK. Nice cars.

]]> By: buenos http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298682 buenos Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:26:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298682 Mazda2 would be more VW Polo, wouldn't it? Mazda2 would be more VW Polo, wouldn’t it?

]]> By: jonstew http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298671 jonstew Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:19:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298671 a Rabbit won't be in the price range of this car, at least not if Mazda doesn't want it competing with the Mazda3. a Rabbit won’t be in the price range of this car, at least not if Mazda doesn’t want it competing with the Mazda3.

]]> By: Gogogodzilla http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298666 Gogogodzilla Wed, 14 Feb 2007 11:49:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298666 Looks good on the outside. Looks really dang good on the outside. I hope that the inside is just as good. That, and they also make a MazdaSpeed2. :-P Looks good on the outside. Looks really dang good on the outside.

I hope that the inside is just as good.

That, and they also make a MazdaSpeed2.

:-P

]]> By: S-60-driver http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298638 S-60-driver Wed, 14 Feb 2007 03:38:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298638 oh, yeah, i forgot about the Rabbit. Nice car, tho. I'd go with the Mazda cuz I can get a Ford employee discount. I wish somebody in my family works at the VW so i can get a sweet GTI at a discount! oh, yeah, i forgot about the Rabbit. Nice car, tho. I’d go with the Mazda cuz I can get a Ford employee discount. I wish somebody in my family works at the VW so i can get a sweet GTI at a discount!

]]> By: vwjamesmc http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298636 vwjamesmc Wed, 14 Feb 2007 03:23:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298636 I'll take a VW Rabbit over this ugly mess I’ll take a VW Rabbit over this ugly mess

]]> By: S-60-driver http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298632 S-60-driver Wed, 14 Feb 2007 02:29:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298632 MazdaSpeed2!! MazdaSpeed2!! MazdaSpeed2!! . This Mazda2 is like a poor man's Audi 3. I like it. MazdaSpeed2!! MazdaSpeed2!! MazdaSpeed2!!
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This Mazda2 is like a poor man’s Audi 3. I like it.

]]> By: global_lightning http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298623 global_lightning Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:08:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298623 Let me be the first to say it: MazdaSpeed2. Now, repeat after me: MazdaSpeed2, MazdaSpeed2, MazdaSpeed2... Let me be the first to say it: MazdaSpeed2. Now, repeat after me: MazdaSpeed2, MazdaSpeed2, MazdaSpeed2…

]]> By: autonutt http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298605 autonutt Tue, 13 Feb 2007 22:22:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298605 Look no further than the new Mazda Hakaze concept for a 3-door Mazda2, probably will be dubbed CX-2 or MX-2. http://autodeadline.com/detail?source=&mid=WKA2007020860210&mime=JPG Look no further than the new Mazda Hakaze concept for a 3-door Mazda2, probably will be dubbed CX-2 or MX-2.

http://autodeadline.com/detail?source=&mid=WKA2007020860210&mime=JPG

]]> By: Me http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298599 Me Tue, 13 Feb 2007 22:03:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298599 motorheader, thanks. motorheader, thanks.

]]> By: stadt http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298595 stadt Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:45:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298595 Will there be a three door? Will there be a three door?

]]> By: Ricardo Head http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298585 Ricardo Head Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:34:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298585 This pic looks a helluva lot better than the Mazda 2 did in that news item a couple days ago witht he white crash pics. The pic above looks athletic and desirable - I like this a lot better than a Mini. Minis basically cry out "Look at meeee! I'm trying to be cool!" whereas the Mazda 2 looks realistic and way more self-assured. Hope they do the interior nicely. This pic looks a helluva lot better than the Mazda 2 did in that news item a couple days ago witht he white crash pics. The pic above looks athletic and desirable – I like this a lot better than a Mini. Minis basically cry out “Look at meeee! I’m trying to be cool!” whereas the Mazda 2 looks realistic and way more self-assured. Hope they do the interior nicely.

]]> By: Hyperion http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298581 Hyperion Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:27:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298581 Looks very good. Depending on the amount of cargo space it can muster in the rear I might consider one. Looks very good. Depending on the amount of cargo space it can muster in the rear I might consider one.

]]> By: Hal http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298575 Hal Tue, 13 Feb 2007 20:46:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298575 people in Europe drive smaller cars not because they are politically correct wankers but because there are much higher taxes on cars and gas than in the US and less space. How much do you want to bet that Europe gets yet another new Ford and the US just gets the Mazda version? people in Europe drive smaller cars not because they are politically correct wankers but because there are much higher taxes on cars and gas than in the US and less space.
How much do you want to bet that Europe gets yet another new Ford and the US just gets the Mazda version?

]]> By: PrimeGTP http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298563 PrimeGTP Tue, 13 Feb 2007 20:27:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298563 Ugh, I love Mazda, but I HATE this thing. Sub-compacts with 5 doors crammed into them should stay in Europe where they jerk each other off marvelling over the political statement their tiny cars make. Ugh, I love Mazda, but I HATE this thing. Sub-compacts with 5 doors crammed into them should stay in Europe where they jerk each other off marvelling over the political statement their tiny cars make.

]]> By: lotusfire http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298560 lotusfire Tue, 13 Feb 2007 20:15:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298560 I agree with everyone, I really like Mazdas. I agree with everyone, I really like Mazdas.

]]> By: motorheader http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298557 motorheader Tue, 13 Feb 2007 19:55:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298557 @Me: The platform is shared with next generation Fiesta in Europe. @Me: The platform is shared with next generation Fiesta in Europe.

]]> By: CTS DRIVER http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298553 CTS DRIVER Tue, 13 Feb 2007 19:31:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298553 it definately does more for me than the yaris/versa/fit, mazdas designers know how to make a good lookin car, dont really know much about mazda engineering though, other than if you want a mazda truck you should just go get the ford instead. it definately does more for me than the yaris/versa/fit, mazdas designers know how to make a good lookin car, dont really know much about mazda engineering though, other than if you want a mazda truck you should just go get the ford instead.

]]> By: SRT-4Ken http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298523 SRT-4Ken Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:39:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298523 --------->i like the way the wheels are pushed out to the corners, looks like good handling to me........ ———>i like the way the wheels are pushed out to the corners, looks like good handling to me……..

]]> By: F451 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298521 F451 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:36:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298521 The way, and the size that the world is going... The way, and the size that the world is going…

]]> By: Kaptain75329 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298517 Kaptain75329 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:33:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298517 I drive a Mazda3 sedan myself, and I would definitely like to see this thing up close. If anything, it would improve the 3's image since it won't be the smallest in the bunch anymore. Not that the 3 needs any help in the first place being top of it's class in quite a few respects already. :-P All the same, I'm curious to see if Mazda can apply it's performance oriented DNA to a car of this size. If BMW can do it with Mini (and damn.. the Mini's handling is *sweet*) then I think Mazda's expertise in this field deserves a little faith and encouragement here. Looking forward to seeing the 2 in person, and I think the market for it in the USA is very real when you consider that people would want a car with athletic styling and the driving dynamics to back it up. This extra choice would be welcome in a market of Fits, Versas, and Yarii where utility and reliability already exist but is also plagued with quirky and juvenile styling. Personality and a little zoom-zoom are just what the doctor ordered. Mazda should compete in this arena - this is a model addition that makes sense. I drive a Mazda3 sedan myself, and I would definitely like to see this thing up close. If anything, it would improve the 3’s image since it won’t be the smallest in the bunch anymore. Not that the 3 needs any help in the first place being top of it’s class in quite a few respects already. :-P

All the same, I’m curious to see if Mazda can apply it’s performance oriented DNA to a car of this size. If BMW can do it with Mini (and damn.. the Mini’s handling is *sweet*) then I think Mazda’s expertise in this field deserves a little faith and encouragement here. Looking forward to seeing the 2 in person, and I think the market for it in the USA is very real when you consider that people would want a car with athletic styling and the driving dynamics to back it up. This extra choice would be welcome in a market of Fits, Versas, and Yarii where utility and reliability already exist but is also plagued with quirky and juvenile styling. Personality and a little zoom-zoom are just what the doctor ordered. Mazda should compete in this arena – this is a model addition that makes sense.

]]> By: Jeff in Canada http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298511 Jeff in Canada Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:16:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298511 As a current Mazda 3 5-dr owner, I've been hoping Mazda would launch a smaller car to compete with the Yaris's (Yarii?) Versa's and Fit's. A sub-compant that drives like a Mazda would be great! Unfortunately, it has too many doors in my opinion. I would love to see Mazda have a small, sporty, 3 door hatch. I love my 5-dr but I would like something smaller, more nimble, and better on gas. The 3 is the smallest car Mazda offers. I've been eyeing up the Mini Cooper for a while now. As a current Mazda 3 5-dr owner, I’ve been hoping Mazda would launch a smaller car to compete with the Yaris’s (Yarii?) Versa’s and Fit’s. A sub-compant that drives like a Mazda would be great!

Unfortunately, it has too many doors in my opinion. I would love to see Mazda have a small, sporty, 3 door hatch. I love my 5-dr but I would like something smaller, more nimble, and better on gas. The 3 is the smallest car Mazda offers. I’ve been eyeing up the Mini Cooper for a while now.

]]> By: VDuv Kux Klan http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298506 VDuv Kux Klan Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:04:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298506 Looks nice!! Looks nice!!

]]> By: buenos http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298502 buenos Tue, 13 Feb 2007 16:41:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298502 Groovy... Mazda has got really good style. And for those of us that live in congested cities, small cars just make more sense. Groovy… Mazda has got really good style. And for those of us that live in congested cities, small cars just make more sense.

]]> By: TomF http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298500 TomF Tue, 13 Feb 2007 16:40:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298500 Good looking car. The new Focus is DOA by comparison. It'll sell to families that need a second or third vehicle as a cheap commuter car. Remember, a lot of affluent families pay CASH for those second/third cheap cars to park next to the SRX or X5, and $3k or $4k makes a lot of difference. Good looking car. The new Focus is DOA by comparison. It’ll sell to families that need a second or third vehicle as a cheap commuter car. Remember, a lot of affluent families pay CASH for those second/third cheap cars to park next to the SRX or X5, and $3k or $4k makes a lot of difference.

]]> By: SRT-4Ken http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298498 SRT-4Ken Tue, 13 Feb 2007 16:36:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298498 ------->I remember driving the first Demios on Gran Turismo 1&2 back in the day....I must say this one is 200% better!! depending on performance, i'll probaly take this over the Honda Jazz, i meant Fit..... ——->I remember driving the first Demios on Gran Turismo 1&2 back in the day….I must say this one is 200% better!! depending on performance, i’ll probaly take this over the Honda Jazz, i meant Fit…..

]]> By: Brendino http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298495 Brendino Tue, 13 Feb 2007 16:26:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298495 It's got Cougar lines on the profile...and that is not a bad thing. Overall, It looks like a Versa but it's waaay more stylish and refined, at least on the outside. The Mazda name generally mean good performance. The only question is the interior. But really, this car seems like a winner! It’s got Cougar lines on the profile…and that is not a bad thing.

Overall, It looks like a Versa but it’s waaay more stylish and refined, at least on the outside. The Mazda name generally mean good performance. The only question is the interior. But really, this car seems like a winner!

]]> By: jonstew http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298492 jonstew Tue, 13 Feb 2007 16:11:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298492 You would be surprised what 3 to 4 grand more does to the monthly payment. These cars are geared towards people that don't have much money for a new car or want a commuter type car and 50.00 a month can make a difference. Plus this car is already designed and developed for other markets so bringing it to ours will not be too expensive. You would be surprised what 3 to 4 grand more does to the monthly payment. These cars are geared towards people that don’t have much money for a new car or want a commuter type car and 50.00 a month can make a difference. Plus this car is already designed and developed for other markets so bringing it to ours will not be too expensive.

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298491 A4 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 16:04:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298491 its a waste of money the mazda 3 whoops the hell out of it and probably will only cost $3-4k more. its a waste of money the mazda 3 whoops the hell out of it and probably will only cost $3-4k more.

]]> By: Me http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298487 Me Tue, 13 Feb 2007 15:57:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298487 ^^sorry, I can't type ^^sorry, I can’t type

]]> By: Me http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298486 Me Tue, 13 Feb 2007 15:56:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298486 This would probably sell well in the US. Does anyone know if this is this shared with a another Ford platform (ie Ka?) or is it exclusive to Mazda? It looks too small to be from the Focus platform. I don't know much about Demio. Can you tell? This would probably sell well in the US. Does anyone know if this is this shared with a another Ford platform (ie Ka?) or is it exclusive to Mazda? It looks too small to be from the Focus platform. I don’t know much about Demio. Can you tell?

]]> By: jonstew http://www.leftlanenews.com/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva.html/comment-page-1#comment-298485 jonstew Tue, 13 Feb 2007 15:51:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/13/2008-mazda2-to-debut-in-geneva/#comment-298485 Looks like the Yaris might be in trouble if this car drives like a Mazda3. Looks like the Yaris might be in trouble if this car drives like a Mazda3.

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