2012 Mazda Mazda2

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Basic Specs

Base Price $14,530
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 2306
City (MPG) 29
Hwy (MPG) 35
Horsepower 100@6000
Torque (lb-ft) 98@4000
Wheelbase 98.0
Length (in.) 155.5
Width (in.) 66.7
Height (in.) 58.1

Mazda hasn't been a player in the subcompact market for more than a decade, but that didn't stop enthusiasts from calling on the Japanese automaker to import its world market Mazda2 to North America. That wish has finally come true, and while the North American Mazda2 gets some minor changes from the version sold elsewhere, it retains the playful character and nimble handling that makes it a favorite across the globe.

The North American Mazda2 more or less mirrors the car sold in other markets aside from upgrades to the interior based on consumer focus groups. The Mazda2 is based on the same platform as the Ford Fiesta, but comes only in five-door hatchback form and with different powertrain options.

Mazda says that the Mazda2 is "Zoom-Zoom concentrated," and that it possesses the sporty soul seen in the automaker's other products - but at a lower price point and in a smaller package. The Mazda2 measures just 155.2 inches in overall length.

The Mazda2 is powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder that produces 100 horsepower and 98 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed manual comes standard, with a four-speed automatic available as an option. Fuel economy is rated at 29 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway with the stick and 28/34 with the automatic.

Trim-Level Breakdown
This compact car is available in two trim levels - the entry-level Sport and top-grade Touring.

Standard features on the Sport include air conditioning, power windows and door locks, AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with four speakers, audio auxiliary jack, tilt steering wheel, remote keyless entry system, rear window wiper/washer, 60/40 split fold-down rear seats and 15-inch steel wheels with hubcaps.

Upgrading to the Touring trim level will add red seat piping, upgraded cloth seats, 15-inch alloy wheels, fog lamps, a rear roof spoiler, a chrome exhaust tip, leather-wrapped steering wheel with wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls and a six-speaker CD/MP3 system.

Available accessories include a rear bumper guard, wheel locks (Touring models only), all-weather floor mats, cargo net, center console with armrest and auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass, Homelink and orange backlit buttons.

Occupant Safety
The Mazda2 comes standard with dual front, side and side curtains in addition to traction and stability control systems and ABS.

Key Competitors
The Mazda2 squares off against rivals such as the Honda Fit, the Ford Fiesta, the Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback and the Hyundai Accent Hatchback. Although all of those rides offer better fuel economy than the little Mazda, not one is more fun to drive.

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    • General
    • Body Style: Hatchback
    • Size: Compact
    • Market Segment: Economy
    • Weight: 2306 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 155.5 in.
    • Width: 66.7 in.
    • Height: 58.1 in.
    • Wheelbase: 98.0 in.
    • Ground Clearance: 5.1 in.
    • Front Track: 58.1 in.
    • Rear Track: 57.7 in.
    • Weight Distribution: TBD
    • Drag Coefficient: TBD
    • Interior - General
    • Seats: 5
    • Passenger Volume: 87.1 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume: 13.3 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): 27.8 cu. ft.
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 42.6 in.
    • Head Room: 39.1 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 52.8 in.
    • Hip Room: 50.9 in.
    • Interior - Second Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 33.0 in.
    • Head Room: 37.0 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 51.2 in.
    • Hip Room: 46.8 in.
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type: Gas
    • Engine Type: 1.5L I4
    • Power: 100 hp @ 6000 rpm
    • Torque: 98 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
    • Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
    • Highway Fuel Economy: 35 mpg
    • City Fuel Economy: 29 mpg
    • Forced Induction: None
    • Direct Injection: No
    • Chassis
    • Layout: Front Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension: Strut-Type
    • Rear Suspension: Torsion-Beam
    • Wheels
    • Front: 15" Steel
    • Front Tires: P185/55R15 V
    • Rear: 15" Steel
    • Rear Tires: P185/55R15 V
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight: TBD
    • Payload: N/A
    • Tongue Weight: TBD

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      Mazda2 Sport

      • 100-hp, 1.5L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine
      • 4-speed automatic transmission
      • Mileage city/highway (mpg): 27/33
      • Halogen headlights
      • 15-inch steel wheels with full covers
      • Fixed-intermittent windshield wipers
      • Fixed-intermittent rear wiper/washer
      • Power side mirrors
      • Air conditioning with pollen filter
      • Power windows
      • Power door locks
      • Cloth-trimmed seats
      • 60/40 split fold-down rear seat-back
      • AM/FM/CD stereo with auxiliary input jack and 4 speakers
      • Advanced front air bags, front side-impact air bags and side-impact air curtains‡
      • Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) & Traction Control System (TCS)

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      Mazda2 Touring

      • 100-hp, 1.5L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine
      • 4-speed automatic transmission
      • Mileage city/highway (mpg): 27/33 In addition to Sport features:
      • Halogen fog lights
      • 15-inch alloy wheels
      • Rear spoiler
      • Chrome exhaust tip
      • Cloth-trimmed seats with red piping
      • Cruise control
      • Trip computer
      • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
      • Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
      • AM/FM/CD stereo with auxiliary-audio input jack and 6 speakers

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    Options & Accessories

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      Compass/Auto-Dimming Mirror With Homelink

      • Automatically dims to reduce glare from headlights of cars behind you. Bright LCD compass readout with added security, efficiency, and convenience of HomeLink with blacklit buttons.

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      All-Weather Floor Mats

      • N/A

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      Rear Bumper Guard

      • N/A

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      Cargo Net

      • Keep smaller items from bouncing around in your Mazda2's cargo area. Custom-designed, easily installed and removed.

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      Armrest

      • Armrest

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    Exterior Colors

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      Crystal White Pearl Mica

      • N/A

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      Spirited Green Metallic

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      Brilliant Black Clearcoat

      • N/A

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      Aquatic Blue Mica

      • N/A

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      True Red

      • N/A

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      Liquid Silver Metallic

      • N/A

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