Mazda Mazda 2 test drive since 2007 hatchback

Vine color, with the taste of wine

The first acquaintance with Mazda-2 took place at a closed landfill. To meet again, now on public roads, fell to Sergey Voskresensky. Photo of Mazda.
 
I’m by no means a worshiper of Chianty, although sometimes not averse to taste this tart, a little with a acid source, without which, probably, not a single feast in Italy is complete. Especially here, in the very heart of the province of the same name. But the acquaintance with the local color was postponed until the evening, when the riding part of the European presentation of Mazda-2 is completed. In the meantime, I look closely at the expressive machine: it is in perfect harmony with a series of autumn landscapes, in which the foggy sadness of the approaching winter and the fading colors of summer merged.
Why do a small car position us exclusively as female? First of all, 1.5-liter versions with a 5-speed mechanical or 4-speed automatic box will supply to Russia, and it is on the machine that marketers have basic hopes, diligently turning a stylish novelty into a certain Susy Pushi. Who would object, only here the machine certified for Europe will appear not earlier than January 2008, and a one and a half-liter engine with mechanics has already tested a colleague (ZR, 2007, No. 8) ...
Therefore, I choose the most men's car from the green Mazda-2 with an 86-horsepower 1.3-liter engine. Not impressive? But after a few minutes, the irony leaves in appearance a toy machine becomes more and more interesting. Its individual, but not at all catchy salon is quite spacious and even practical. In hospitable chairs you sit like a glove, and the box lever is surprised at the console with the clarity of switching and does not hurt the passenger sitting on the right. Behind playful forms, a thoughtful and well -tuned product is hidden to the smallest detail, in which there is much more car than in other counterparts. Take at least visibility. It is not for nothing that the developers rested on the low line of the windows, when you see it inside, you understand how easily it breathes and looks around.
A lively and not at all noisy engine is good, first of all, at medium speeds. He lacks a little enthusiasm closer to the red zone of the tachometer, but otherwise a very expressive and reliable character. Although partly the merit of perfectly selected, clearly brought gear rates of the transmission.
A balanced chassis gives the Mazda perky, but understandable handling. Sometimes you just marry the lightness and tenacious with which the car passes complex turns. But the pendants are harsh even for good Italian roads, they noisily, with southern expression, react to small irregularities.
I don’t care what color this car is and what kind of engine is under its hood. And I am not at all in a hurry to record Mazda-2 in the category of female. Her character is too bright and temperamental. As the taste of young wine is unusual, sometimes controversial, but always sparkling with the sun, bubbles, a cheerful mood.
Mazda-2 will blossom in the Russian market in the spring. Expressive appearance, memorable character, basic price $ 16 300 good soil for growth.
 
 

Source: The magazine "Driving"