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2011 Mazda MAZDA2 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Thank the Canadians. Even though their population barely eclipses that of California, their small-car consumption at least equals ours, or at least that’s what Mazda is betting on. The estimated 20,000 MAZDA2s the company calculated it could sell in the U.S. simply weren’t enough to import the model, but with our more polite northerly neighbors shelling out for an additional 20,000, the zippy little subcompact will finally grace our shores.
No, we haven’t exactly been clamoring for Mazda’s entry-level supermini, but after winning World Car of the Year in 2008, there’s really little excuse left for that. After all, Mazda knows small and fast, and while the 100 hp and 98 lb-ft of torque provided by the MAZDA2's DOHC 1.5-liter inline four won’t offer face-melting acceleration, the weight-saving measures employed by Mazda will certainly make the best use of that power.
Jenny Craig take note, Mazda is putting on a clinic in weight loss. Mazda claims the B3 platform the latest 2 is built on is 10 percent lighter than the old chassis, but weight-saving techniques were employed throughout. Six pounds alone were saved by the use of efficient welding and lightweight materials throughout; everything from the wiring harness to the speakers and hoodlatches account for dozens of additional pounds saved. The result is a 2,300-pound vehicle, something rarely seen in this century.
Twenty-three hundred pounds means that little 1.5-liter engine can scoot you to 60 mph in around 8.7 seconds, according to independent testing, and while the manual transmission won’t get you there any faster, it’ll feel a lot quicker, which makes a huge difference in a little car. In fact, the five-speed manual will offer real-world benefit over the four-speed automatic above and beyond its thousand-dollar option savings. While slightly vague and occasionally sloppy, the manual gives the MAZDA2 an EPA-estimated 29/35 mpg rating, as opposed to the 27/33 with the automatic, and truly the complaints about the manual transmission are those that would be generated by an enthusiast. Your typical consumer would find the five-gear setup wholly suitable for city and highway use.
And that’s another plus for the MAZDA2. Whether in Sport or Touring trim – the latter of which offers alloy wheels, foglamps, roof spoiler, chrome exhaust tip and interior upgrades – the MAZDA2 does just fine on the highway, with only its short wheelbase hurting the ride over rough roads. Keep the revs high, and it’ll even make for an interesting corner carver, with its taut suspension and light weight lending to tossing it into the apex. Electronic steering is well designed, feeling unbalanced only at slow speeds, where it can feel too light.
Space is the real surprise, however, with four-adult seating a real possibility, as long as none of them exceeds 6 feet. Even storage isn’t meager, with over 13 cubic feet jumping to almost 28 with the rear seats folded. But the MAZDA2 seems to excel at offering more than you’d expect, especially at a base price of just under $15,000.
With luck, other manufacturers will take notice, and the same frenzy that led to the tidal wave of SUVs will affect the subcompact market. The MAZDA2 is a great example of what the class could be and has precious few weak points itself. With an upscale interior and slightly better performance, we might even see U.S. sales pushing past those of our more polite neighbors.
Published May 31, 2022 by Michael Perkins
User reviews for 2011 Mazda MAZDA2
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by Tamara D
Apr 19, 2024
I like this car. I bought it because it was affordable for me.Apr 19, 2024
by Timothy M
Jan 11, 2023
This is such a fun little car. And the standard transmission is a blast. Was not looking for this but found a green one that is just so cute. The MPG is crazy!Jan 11, 2023
by Paul M
Dec 13, 2021
Best commuting appliance Ive ever owned. Bought it new and drove to work for 210k miles. Averaged 40 mpg. With regular care and feeding, its shocking how little maintenance it needed. Powertrain is still solid. Still the original clutch. 10 salty winters in northern New England finally got the chassis though. Just bought its replacement: a 2014 Mazda2.Dec 13, 2021
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by Tamara D
Apr 19, 2024
I like this car. I bought it because it was affordable for me.Apr 19, 2024
by Timothy M
Jan 11, 2023
This is such a fun little car. And the standard transmission is a blast. Was not looking for this but found a green one that is just so cute. The MPG is crazy!Jan 11, 2023
by Paul M
Dec 13, 2021
Best commuting appliance Ive ever owned. Bought it new and drove to work for 210k miles. Averaged 40 mpg. With regular care and feeding, its shocking how little maintenance it needed. Powertrain is still solid. Still the original clutch. 10 salty winters in northern New England finally got the chassis though. Just bought its replacement: a 2014 Mazda2.Dec 13, 2021
by KEVIN W
Dec 04, 2021
simple nice good price......................................................easy o drive, good on gas Dec 04, 2021
by Shari Lynn M
Oct 03, 2020
I just got it today, but its a nice little car!
Ill update once I drive it a little longer.
But the 2 hour ride home in it, was pretty decent! Oct 03, 2020
by Anonymous
Sep 27, 2013
Body ache when travelling more than 80km, the car seats are small and hard,scary smell on the car when uphill or speeding...sent in to Mazda service for claim as many as 7-8 times and went through claim..steering rack also changed a few times but same issue...Sep 27, 2013
by Ryan L
May 26, 2013
Power very adequate for one person commuter.
Handling is outright impressive.
Interior feels cheap and interior dash is boring.
Smaller than most of the sub-compact competition.
Car seems very sensitive to cross-winds.
Car weight may have to do with that.
Due to its lightness the car has a very sporty feel.May 26, 2013
by Rob P
Feb 29, 2012
Its a fun energetic little car.. its got some speed but also good on gas. the handling is superb and its relatively cheap to own. This car is awesome to drive. The interior is roomy for such a small car and it can actually haul alot with the hatch.Feb 29, 2012
by Ayrton B
Nov 22, 2011
Quite fast acceleration, safe braking with ABS, good handling, no squeaks / rattles,
amazing exterior, nice interior, 8,9 L/100 KMs average, good service, easy for
maintenance, this car is astonishing, it is very fun to drive, i've tried to do
handbrake parkings, this car is doing great...Nov 22, 2011
by M Abdul A
Apr 01, 2011
performance:0-60 mph 4.9,braking : 60-0 mph in 5 sec,handling 9.54 m
Apperance:nice interior and good exterior
gas mileage:18 mpg in city
its car fun to drive really!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love my Car
My car so fastApr 01, 2011
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2011 Mazda MAZDA2 Pricing
Original MSRP
$14,180 to $15,635Price range
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Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 10.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 8.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: passenger side · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.15
Engine
Alternator: 90 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full · Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 10.2 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 8.0 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Door trim: cloth · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: passenger side · Center console: front console with armrest · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.85
Engine
Alternator: 90 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent