2013 Mazda2 Test Drive & Sub-Compact Car Video Review

http://www.autobytel.com/mazda/mazda2... With gas prices on the never ending rise, subcompact cars like the 2013 Mazda2 are becoming more popular. 10 years ago there were few of these vehicles on the market. Now it seems every manufacturer is looking to gain some ground in this niche. The Mazda2 is one of the more popular subcompact cars thanks to its low cost, good gas mileage ratings, and fun to drive characteristics. In Europe, subcompact cars are the norm; but here in the U.S. they are just now beginning to have an impact. The 2013 Mazda2 has a base price of $14,720.

The Mazda2 started life out in Japan, Europe, and Australia back in 2007. But this little car can trace its roots back to the late 1990's as the Demio. The Mazda2 appeared here in the U.S. as a 2011 model. Usually subcompact cars are bland and boring little appliances suited for monotonous driving situations. The Mazda2 is just the opposite as this little car is filled with style as evident by some of the extreme optional paint colors.

Up front the Mazda2 still has the happy face bumper treatment that many Mazda's vehicles share. Going forward though; look for a more aggressive look as evident by the new 2014 Mazda6 redesign. There are some sporty touches with the lower lip on the front fascia and the sharp looking headlights. The 2013 Mazda2 share a lot of the design elements seen on its larger siblings like the puffed out fenders and the side character line. This car also gets 15-inch alloy wheels standard. Out back the roof spoiler finishes off a pretty exciting exterior look for the subcompact car class.

Under the hood is a 1.5 liter MZR 4-cylinder engine capable of producing 100 horsepower and 98 lb-ft. of torque. That may not sound like much but keep in mind the 2013 Mazda2 is a feather weight at just over 2300 lbs. Fuel economy is great at 29 MPG in the city and 35 MPG on the highway with the 5-speed manual.

The interior is almost the opposite as the exterior. The inside of the Mazda2 is simple and minimalistic. But again this is the most entry level vehicle Mazda makes so we are not expecting much. Surprisingly the 2013 Mazda2 does come with some nice features including: BlueTooth, IPod connectivity, Steering wheel controls, air conditioning, and nice comfortable seats.

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