Entry-level hatchbacks have been getting better and better with the passing years. For the most part, it’s getting harder to refer to them as boxes as they’ve been receiving ever-increasing levels of comfort and features. Now you can add the 2011 Mazda 2 to that list of price-conscious hatchbacks. The New 2011 Mazda 2 is quite sporty to drive, and indeed this is one area where Mazda is quite proud of its new entry-level car. The car’s sleek look (for a hatchback) and lower-than-average price are other highlights.
The New 2011 Mazda 2 is a five-passenger, four-door subcompact hatchback that is available in two trim levels — Sport and Touring. The New 2011 Mazda 2 Sport comes standard with 15-inch steel wheels with wheel covers, air-conditioning, full power accessories, a tilt steering wheel and a four-speaker CD/MP3 audio system with an auxiliary input jack.
Upgrading to the New 2011 Mazda 2 Touring trim will get you 15-inch alloy wheels, fogl ights, a rear roof spoiler, chrome exhaust tips, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, a trip computer, cruise control, upgraded cloth seats with red piping, and two additional speakers for the audio system.
Factory options for either trim level of the New 2011 Mazda 2 include an auto-dimming rearview mirror and a center console with an armrest. Bluetooth and a removable Garmin navigation system are expected to become available as dealer accessories.
The New 2011 Mazda 2 is powered by a 1.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine that produces 100 horsepower and 96 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is standard, with a four-speed automatic available at additional cost. The EPA estimates fuel economy at 29 mpg city/35 mpg highway and 32 mpg combined for the manual transmission and 27/33/29 mpg for the automatic.