ABS kicks in at low speed?
Happened twice on the speedbreaker. I brake before going through the speedbreaker. Speed was low. But abs kicks in. Why and whats the problem?
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2012 Mazda MAZDA2 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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It’s light, it’s little, and it’s cute as a button, but don’t be fooled by the 2012 MAZDA2’s elfin looks. The MAZDA2 offers a big driving experience along with some impressive fuel mileage. No, it doesn’t have a sumptuous interior, or high-tech gadgets, but you can buy all those for your apartment with all the money you’re going to save on gas and car payments. This is only the second year for the MAZDA2 in the U.S., but it has had several very successful incarnations in Europe since 2007. Famous for its happy-face grille and sweeping lines, the MAZDA2 comes with 4 doors, which most of its competition does not.
For 2012, the MAZDA2 comes in two trims, the Sport and upscale Touring. Both come with a 100-hp 1.5 liter 4-cylinder engine and a 5-speed manual transmission or an optional 4-speed automatic. Mileage is rated at a penny-pinching 29 mpg city/34 mpg highway, and it takes regular unleaded fuel. The MAZDA2 returns with many of the standard features from years past, like air conditioning, power windows and remote keyless entry, locks and mirror. The 2012 MAZDA2 Touring trim should retain some of the nice touches it has, such as alloy wheels in place of wheel covers and a rear roof spoiler. Not to be forgotten are fog lamps and a chromed exhaust tip. Standard for both trims are front-wheel drive, a torsion beam rear suspension and rear drum brakes on its 15-inch wheels.
At a modest 2,300 pounds and with a low center of gravity, the MAZDA2 offers some of the best handling within its small class. Electric power-assisted steering was added to help gas consumption and in turn, adds to its truer road feel. The MAZDA2 has enough power to move that 2,300 pounds with some real conviction, and acceleration is as responsive with the automatic as it is with the manual transmission. The ride is as you would expect in a small car, but it handles bumps well and cruises on the highway with the best of them. The instrument panel is clear and easy to read, though the climate controls have rotary controls with slightly small markings. It comes with fairly standard audio controls, but it is quizzical why Mazda didn’t include an iPod/USB port as a standard feature, if for no other reason than to add to the cute factor.
There are no surprises in the interior surfaces - many are plastic, albeit nice-looking plastic. The Touring trim offers a leather-trimmed steering wheel, which is a nice touch. The cloth upholstered seats have large side bolsters to hug you in all the right places and are surprisingly comfortable. But don’t expect to be hauling construction equipment, as the MAZDA2 offers very little cargo room. It has split-folding rear seats, but no pass-through to the trunk for larger items. There is sufficient legroom for modestly sized adults in the back seat, so you might want to trade in all of your really big friends. Cabin storage is minimal, with some door pocket storage and a rather undersized glovebox. A factory-installed armrest with storage is available in the Touring trim.
The MAZDA2 continues to be loaded with standard safety features, including side airbags, side air curtains, ABS and Dynamic Stability Control with traction control. Front passenger airbags and curtain side airbags for all passenger seats are also included in the base price. The 2012 MAZDA2 is expected to achieve IIHS safety ratings of Acceptable to Good, as in previous models. This is not on par with other models in Mazda’s lineup, but certainly comparable to if not better than a lot of its class.
If you've been looking at the Ford Fiesta, the 2012 MAZDA2 is priced lower with no loss in features or size. It is way more fun to drive and offers no less space than its higher-priced competition. The 2012 MAZDA2 is expected to retain much of its resale value, unlike similar cars in its class, like the Honda Fit and Ford Fiesta. How often do you actually get to pay less for more?
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2012 Mazda MAZDA2
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by Chaitanya R
Nov 14, 2021
Good size car. The car is missing GPS. Acura MDX, Mitsubishi Mirage. Nov 14, 2021
by K O
Nov 13, 2021
I loved my Mazda 2, and am sorry to see it is no longer made. Its is peppy, responsive, turns on a dim, and easy to park. I loved the colour choices, and the spacious storage area! Nov 13, 2021
by Roger B
Aug 24, 2021
pour le nettoyage intérieur du véhicule...OUF! avant la vente??la switch pour miroir non fonctionnel ! quelques réparations a faire..Prix conséquent, a ce que la voiture valait..Aug 24, 2021
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by Chaitanya R
Nov 14, 2021
Good size car. The car is missing GPS. Acura MDX, Mitsubishi Mirage. Nov 14, 2021
by K O
Nov 13, 2021
I loved my Mazda 2, and am sorry to see it is no longer made. Its is peppy, responsive, turns on a dim, and easy to park. I loved the colour choices, and the spacious storage area! Nov 13, 2021
by Roger B
Aug 24, 2021
pour le nettoyage intérieur du véhicule...OUF! avant la vente??la switch pour miroir non fonctionnel ! quelques réparations a faire..Prix conséquent, a ce que la voiture valait..Aug 24, 2021
by Ian C
Aug 13, 2020
This Mazda2 handles like my friends newer and small minicooper. Get one of these, fast but make sure its a MANUAL transmission! I cant speak for the automatic version as Ive only had stick for the past 30 yearsAug 13, 2020
by Anonymous
May 15, 2015
i like that its small, no noise, clean looking interior, gas mileage is good. i don't like the materials the car interior is made out of, i don't like that the aux port has a latch covering it. also the storage compartments in the middle of the driver and passenger seat have no covering. everything is open for you to see. it makes things look messy.May 15, 2015
by Thomas E
Apr 16, 2012
Mazda2 1.6 MZ-CD 95 Dynamique :
Moteur amplement suffisant : 95ch dans une puce pesant autour de la tonne, ça va très bien ! Seuls reproches : une 5ème un peu courte à mon goût, ce qui peut s'avérer pnible sur long trajet et des pneus d'origine rapidement limites sur route mouillée.
Qualité de fabrication très correcte, même si beaucoup de plastiques durs.
Look très sympa en Dynamique avec les bas de caisse, le becquet et les jantes en 16.
Conso moyenne à 5.5l/100 sans spécialement la ménager.
Très fun à conduire car très légére et bien amortie.Apr 16, 2012
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2012 Mazda MAZDA2 Pricing
Original MSRP
$14,530 to $16,020Price 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: front console with armrest · Cupholders: rear · 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: special factory paint · 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 oil pressure
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: reclining · 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: front · 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: audio · 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 · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · 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: electrochromic
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: with washer