Mazda2 dimensions

[Kid Red]

Hi Kid,
I read this in one of the local papers a few weeks ago....It was direct quote from a senior exec of Mazda Canada. It could be that they will bring it to the US and not Canada since the Mazda3 is a very hot seller here in Canada.
Who's to say what will/will not happen. For my part I certainly hope they bring it over since I will surely buy one.
Anthony

Yea, I edited my post after doing some research. Seems more about capacity then sales. They don't think they can build enough 2s to fill orders in Japan, Asia, Europe, and and the US. So maybe they will let Ford handle that. The Ford based on the 2 doesn't look that bad, it's like a safe Mazda2. However, it's a Ford and that means everything and no sale for me.

 

[Kid Red]

Ford is using Mazda for the new Ford which Ford is bringing to the states. It was not absolute that Mazda would bring the 2 to the states, thus the confusion with Ford over Mazda, and which car would come here.

I want this as our second vehicle, parked next to my 5 I want a-

Quoted to look at this beauty again

 

[antlind]

Yea, I edited my post after doing some research. Seems more about capacity then sales. They don't think they can build enough 2s to fill orders in Japan, Asia, Europe, and and the US. So maybe they will let Ford handle that. The Ford based on the 2 doesn't look that bad, it's like a safe Mazda2. However, it's a Ford and that means everything and no sale for me.

I hear what you say about Ford....But if the Ford equivalent looks just as good as the Mazda2 and is mechanically identical perhaps it would be worth a second look.....I still hold out hope that Mazda will someday bring the Mazda2 over here.
Anthony

 

[Kid Red]

I hear what you say about Ford....But if the Ford equivalent looks just as good as the Mazda2 and is mechanically identical perhaps it would be worth a second look.....I still hold out hope that Mazda will someday bring the Mazda2 over here.
Anthony

There's a pic of it, I'll try and look for it again.

It's Ford. So you also have to deal with Ford to service it. Ford doesn't offer rentals during service like Mazda. Also, Ford doesn't strike me as a company that gives much a crap for it's customers, whereas I love my local Mazda service department.

 

[Kid Red]

Here's a two door version, not sure if we even will get one if they even make a 4 door/hatchback

Current model, baby Focus, not sure how or what will change for our model-

Unless they keep the ENTRIE, EXACT Mazda2 design and simply drop a Ford badge on it, I will want nothing to do with it and I'll just look out for a used Mazda3 hatchback.

 

[antlind]

Here's a two door version, not sure if we even will get one if they even make a 4 door/hatchback

Current model, baby Focus, not sure how or what will change for our model-

Unless they keep the ENTRIE, EXACT Mazda2 design and simply drop a Ford badge on it, I will want nothing to do with it and I'll just look out for a used Mazda3 hatchback.

Yeah you're right.....It's not as attractive as the Mazda2 is it......

 

[P_bouchr]

Ohhhh I'll gladly exchange my Yaris for a 2. Holy Moly what a nice small car!

 

[coolmazda5]

A-ha, I knew we discussed something about the MZ2 somewhere here in the MZ5 area. Please see a quick update from a thread around the corner. Oh, MPS, hello hello little monster... . May be too small of a car for NA though

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123675905

 

[paging_drburgos]

ford wouldnt dare name it Fiesta here in the states if they were smart.

I thought ford only owned 30% of Mazda?

And the new 2 looks (boobs). They have a market for that car over here nd theyre only losing out by not bringing it over. I would drive one of those as a commuted car instead of the SmartForTwo that im thinking about getting
Mazda makes some pretty neat looking cars overseas that we will never see over here.

enjoy!

 

[opus]

This weeks Autoweek states that Mazda will NOT bring the 2 to the states. They are more focused on building the market base for the Cx7 and Cx9. I think that is Mazda speak for "Ford wants to bring the Festiva, and we are letting them play this part of the North American market on their own."

 

[coolmazda5]

This weeks Autoweek states that Mazda will NOT bring the 2 to the states. They are more focused on building the market base for the Cx7 and Cx9. I think that is Mazda speak for "Ford wants to bring the Festiva, and we are letting them play this part of the North American market on their own."

Cx7, Cx9, nice but too big for the actual useful space they actually offer. But well, I'm not part of that crossover type market target, I accept.

Festiva huh? I hope that at least Ford gets some inspiration from the one Jay Leno owns (drive2) .

 

[Matrix03]

I have a 2003 MSP and wanted to change the Shift Knob or Lever. How do you take it out and replace it w/ a new one. Its automatic btw

 

[mazdadude]

Cx7, Cx9, nice but too big for the actual useful space they actually offer. But well, I'm not part of that crossover type market target, I accept.

Festiva huh? I hope that at least Ford gets some inspiration from the one Jay Leno owns (drive2) .

Hey is that the SHOGUN?

Festiva with a Taurus SHO Motor (Yamaha).

Must be a hoot to drive!

 

[coolmazda5]

Hey is that the SHOGUN?

Festiva with a Taurus SHO Motor (Yamaha).

Must be a hoot to drive!

You got it! Long time no hearing about it until I read "Festiva" on this thread. Now there is even a Leno's site for it. Listen to that engine... It should be fun to see/hear one of these on the street next to you

What, no 2nd row for a baby seat? Oh, bummer... LOL

http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/cars/89Shogun_shell.shtml

 

[mazdadude]

You got it! Long time no hearing about it until I read "Festiva" on this thread. Now there is even a Leno's site for it. Listen to that engine... It should be fun to see/hear one of these on the street next to you

What, no 2nd row for a baby seat? Oh, bummer... LOL

http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/cars/89Shogun_shell.shtml

Yeehah! Thanks for the link! I was just talking about this car to a buddy a few weeks ago! LOL! A lot of people do not realize that the Festiva is a rebadged Mazda 121.