"Mazda-2" - a subcompact car, indispensable in urban conditions

"Mazda-2" is a compact Japanese B-class car that has been produced since 2003 at Mazda Corporation's plants in Hiroshima. Takes second place in the model line, next to "Mazda-6." In Asian countries sold under the name Demio.

The predecessors of the car "Mazda-2":

• Mazda 121 Metro was produced in 1996-1997.
• Mazda 121 Shades Metro - production was limited to 1999 year.
• Mazda Demio - release in 1999-2001.

The history of the model

The model "Mazda-2" was created on the platform of the subcompact American car Ford Fiesta and in many respects repeated its parameters. Furora in the automotive market did not produce a new car, its characteristics were kept at an average level, the interior was equipped in accordance with the rules adopted for cars of economy class. Therefore, "Mazda-2" did not hit Russia, and in Europe the demand was not high - within four years they sold only about 140 thousand copies.

The low level of demand was a stimulus for the creation of a fundamentally new model, and for two years of work the engineers of the European design center of the company Mazda managed to realize the idea of constructing the concept car Sassou, which was presented in 2005 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. So there was a full-fledged first- generation car "Mazda-2", reviews of which did not wait. Visitors to the showroom noted the novelty of technical solutions, modern body contours, as well as a high aesthetic level of the salon.

Production prospects

The prospect for the production of the new model was quite clear, and Mazda's chief designer, engineer Ikuo Maedo, took up the preparations for mass production.

In March 2007, the Mazda-2 of the second generation was presented at the Geneva Motor Show. Visitors to the car dealership saw a light, swift car, quite unlike its predecessor. The new car has become more compact, the body length has decreased by 40 millimeters, the height has decreased by 55 mm. The wheelbase remained the same - 2490 mm.

Contrary to the laws of logic, the interior space of the Mazda-2 model (the photos on the page confirm this) has not diminished, but, on the contrary, has become more voluminous due to changes in door profiles, body racks and ceiling contours. The hatchback has increased to 250 liters, and with the rear seats folded, its volume is 787 liters.

"Mazda-2" of the second generation became lighter by 100 kg due to the modernization of the front and rear suspensions, the abolition of the inefficient neutralizer, the change in the design of the front seats. Significant weight reduction was achieved as a result of the use of high-strength metal, from which the lower part of the body was stamped. The weight of the finished body was reduced by 20 kg.

Power plant and transmission

The power unit "Mazda-2" is a gasoline engine in three versions:

• The volume of cylinders is 1.3 liters, capacity is 75 liters. from.
• The volume of cylinders is 1.3 liters, capacity 84 liters. from.
• The volume of the cylinders is 1.5 liters, capacity 103 liters. from.

In the Russian automotive market "Mazda-2", the technical characteristics of which correspond to the best standards of the B-class, is sold with a 103-liter engine. from. And a 5-speed manual transmission. In some cases, a 4-speed "automatic" is installed on the machine.

The car is available in two versions: the first is Touring, which includes a variety of interior options, a CD music player with the possibility of remote control from the rear seat and the power windows of the front doors with electric drive. For the Russian version, a more capacious battery is added and front heated seats are installed.

The Sport equipment is supplemented with electric windows in the rear doors, climate control, fog lights, 16-inch alloy wheels, a driving dynamics stabilization system and an on-board computer.

There are still bundles of Direct, Energy and Sity Line, but the additional accessories included in these models are not in demand.

Specifications

Modifications to the car "Mazda-2" was not, from the very beginning of production, the model was produced with a body type hatchback in a five-door version.

Technical characteristics of the car:

• Length - 3,900 mm, height - 1,475 mm, width - 1 695 mm. The wheelbase is 2 490 mm.
• The weight of the equipped car is 1 485 kg.
• Clearance (ground clearance) - 150 millimeters.
• The engine is petrol, four-cylinder, in-line, transverse arrangement, with injection injection. The volume of cylinders is 1.3 liters, capacity is 75 liters. from. At 6,000 rpm.
• Transmission - a mechanical, five-speed transmission.

Active and passive vehicle safety

The body of the Mazda-2 model is calculated on the basis of the MAIDAS system, thanks to which the distribution and partial absorption of the impact force in the accident occurs. Also in the car ABS anti-lock braking system, electronic brake force equalization system EBD and EBA electronic system are applied, which provides for the braking effect of the brakes in case of emergency braking. The ISOFIX module is installed in the back seat, which is used for transporting children. The car is also equipped with front and side airbags. The immobilizer completes the overall picture.

Sub-compact car "Mazda-2": customer reviews

Sales of a small car after 2007 increased several times. The car quickly took the leading position in its class, its parameters, corresponding to the norms of segment B, were presented as technical achievements of recent times. Customers noted excellent driving performance of the car, acceleration and good maneuverability. The car easily fit into the limited space of urban parking lots, while driving through the busy highways of the metropolis, it was easy to pass narrow thoroughfares. Positive feedback from the owners of a comfortable car contributed to its popularity.

"Mazda-2": the price For new and used cars

The cost of a new car varies in the range from 585 to 650 thousand rubles, depending on the location of the dealer center. Prices on the periphery, as a rule, differ from the prices in the central auto shops in the smaller side. The difference can reach 10-15 thousand rubles.

Prices for used cars range from 300 thousand rubles to 420 thousand, depending on the year of production and technical condition.