New Mazda 2

[joshuatree]

2 airbags on the entry level still, right?

 

[joshuatree]

 

[FiestaST]

Yup, still 2

The elephant in the room

Where the Active grade takes its most noticeable cost-cutting hit is in safety standardisation. While higher derivatives offer comprehensive curtain protection, this entry-level model makes do with just 2 frontal airbags. Buyers prioritising maximum passive safety coverage across all rows will need to weigh this compromise carefully against rivals in the segment.

Mazda introduces cheaper Mazda2 in South Africa - Automotive News

Mazda Southern Africa has introduced a special price for the Mazda2 1.5 Active manual, now available from R289 900.

www.autotrader.co.za

 

[NR7]

Suzuki Baleno with like a -2 star safety rating? Beleno with a crappy 4 speed auto or a super boring 5 speed manual? No thanks, Suzuki Baleno is a piece of crap compared to Honda or Mazda. Don`t need parts for Honda or Mazda they last forever.

6 airbag Starlet is 4 stars Global NCAP.
6 airbag Mazda 2 is 4 stars Global NCAP.

Nice try troll, run along A55h0le.

 

[Ϲhristopher]

6 airbag Starlet is 4 stars Global NCAP.
6 airbag Mazda 2 is 4 stars Global NCAP.

Nice try troll, run along A55h0le.

You can’t really compare those results when the tests used very different criteria.

The Mazda 2 was tested in 2021, when Global NCAP was still based on the much older Latin NCAP 2013 protocol. Scoring four stars under that standard probably isn’t particularly impressive.

 

[Benedict A55h0le not]

6 airbag Starlet is 4 stars Global NCAP.
6 airbag Mazda 2 is 4 stars Global NCAP.

Nice try troll, run along A55h0le.

Sorry that I offended your glorious Yotota Startit. You do realize that we are comparing bottom spec models? The Mazda still has a quality 6 speed manual or auto gearbox. Your Startit has piece of crap gearboxes comparatively. Run along troll.

 

[TofuMofu]

Suzuki Baleno with like a -2 star safety rating? Beleno with a crappy 4 speed auto or a super boring 5 speed manual? No thanks, Suzuki Baleno is a piece of crap compared to Honda or Mazda. Don`t need parts for Honda or Mazda they last forever.

Can confirm, I've had 2 Mazdas, never had any issues. My biggest regret is selling my CX-3.

 

[Hemi300c]

My previous comments on Mazda refers:-

And still, Mazda are one of the worst body parts manufacturers/suppliers when it comes to getting replacement parts for a damaged vehicle.

 

[TofuMofu]

My previous comments on Mazda refers:-

And still, Mazda are one of the worst body parts manufacturers/suppliers when it comes to getting replacement parts for a damaged vehicle.

lol but as a 2 times Mazda owner, I'm telling you that's not true. I had an accident with both my Mazdas and both times there were no issues with parts and repairs. 1 accident was my fault (fender bender in Mazda 2) and 1 was a motorbike driving into the back of my Mazda CX-3 (bumper and rear door replaced).

 

[FiestaST]

MotorMatters review of the Mazda 2

 

[Hemi300c]

lol but as a 2 times Mazda owner, I'm telling you that's not true. I had an accident with both my Mazdas and both times there were no issues with parts and repairs. 1 accident was my fault (fender bender in Mazda 2) and 1 was a motorbike driving into the back of my Mazda CX-3 (bumper and rear door replaced).

Oh ok so you the lucky one. We have fleets we insure and almost all the fleet owners are moving away from Mazda because of the reasons I give.

 

[TofuMofu]

Oh ok so you the lucky one. We have fleets we insure and almost all the fleet owners are moving away from Mazda because of the reasons I give.

 

[NR7]

Sorry that I offended your glorious Yotota Startit. You do realize that we are comparing bottom spec models? The Mazda still has a quality 6 speed manual or auto gearbox. Your Startit has piece of crap gearboxes comparatively. Run along troll.

Bro I have the Mazda 2. All you have is a number 2 where your brain is supposed to be.