2011 Mazda 2 Specification

The 2011 MAZDA2 is a 4-door, 5-passenger wagon, available in two trims, the Sport and the Touring. Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 1.5-liter, I4, 100-horsepower engine that achieves 29-mpg in the city and 35-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.

The 2011 Mazda 2 has been completely redesigned inside, outside and underneath. The all-new five-seat, front-wheel-drive subcompact was designed to take on a wide range of competitors, such as the Toyota Yaris, Nissan Versa, Ford Fiesta, Hyundai Accent, and Kia Soul and Rio.

Mazda hasn't been a player in the subcompact market for more than a decade, but that didn't stop enthusiasts from calling on the Japanese automaker to import its world market Mazda2 to North America. That wish has finally come true, while the North American Mazda2 gets some minor changes, considered upgrades, in interior materials and revisions to the audio and climate controls compared to world market versions.

First introduced in 2007, the Mazda 2 has been extremely successful, selling more than 400,000 units in Europe and Asia, and being named World Car Of The Year in 2008. Now, the U.S. market gets the third-generation Mazda 2 before any other market.

The North American Mazda2 more or less mirrors the car sold in essentially every other Mazda market around the globe, aside from upgrades to the interior based on consumer focus groups. The Mazda2 is based on the same platform as the Ford Fiesta, but comes only in five-door hatchback form, and with a different engine and with different transmissions.

Mazda says that the Mazda2 is "Zoom-Zoom concentrated," and that it possesses the sporty soul seen in the automaker's other products - but at a lower price point and in a smaller package. The Mazda2 measures just 155.2 inches in overall length.

The Mazda2 is powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder unit, good for 100 horsepower. A five-speed manual comes standard, with a four-speed automatic on the options list that will set you back an additional $800.

The styling is fresh and we find it arrestingly good-looking. Like all Mazda products of recent vintage, the 2011 Mazda 2 has been made to look much bolder and sportier than its previous incarnations. The body itself has been reshaped in a much more sporty fashion, with more sculpted sides, a laid-back windshield, and a jaunty little rear roof spoiler on one version. There's a new grille, hood, fenders, lamps, bumper and air intakes up front, with new body-colored door handles, new taillamps, a power liftgate, new 15-inch wheels, and exhaust system outlets at the rear. Underneath, there's a redone suspension and an improved braking system.

Standard features include anti-lock braking (ABS), dynamic stability control (DSC) with traction control system (TCS), electric power assist (EPAS) steering system, 185/55/R15 all-weather tires mounted on 15-inch steel wheels with wheel covers, body-colored door handles and power mirrors, air conditioning, power windows and door locks, AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with four speakers, audio auxiliary jack, tilt steering wheel, remote keyless entry system, rear window wiper/washer and 60/40 split fold-down rear seats.

Available accessories include a rear bumper guard, wheel locks (Touring models only), all-weather floor mats, cargo net, center console with armrest and auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass, Homelink and orange backlit buttons.

Aiming for higher gas mileage without damaging the driving fun, Mazda focused on reducing weight with a vengeance, using a much higher ratio of high-strength steel in the body to lose 50 pounds, or 10 percent of the body's weight, with more welds and more weld-bonded adhesives in the body and its openings. And then they looked for hundreds of places to save a few pounds, like the wiring harness, the door locks and latches, the engine's radiator, the automatic transmission shifter, the pedals, and even the speakers in the stereo system. The final result was a car that weighs just a bit over 2300 pounds in basic form, a five-door hatch that is actually lighter than a two-seater Miata.

We climbed in and found the seats comfortable and supportive and we liked the thick, sporty steering wheel. Although rated as a five-seater, we wouldn't subject a fifth person to the back seat, the same as we wouldn't for any car in this class. The Mazda 2 is relatively roomy for four, though. Fold the rear seats down and it offers good cargo capacity with 27 cubic feet of cargo space and easy hatchback accessibility.

Out on the road, we found the Mazda 2 fun to drive. The little engine is gutsy, with a sporty note at upper revs. Shifting the manual five-speed is easy and enjoyable. The new brakes are responsive, with no annoying slack in the pedal travel. The new electric steering is responsive. The new suspension tuning minimizes body lean in corners yet ride quality is smooth and comfortable. It maneuvers rewardingly in tight driving situations, making it easy to park or thread through thick traffic.

The Mazda2 is available in six exterior colors: Brilliant Black Clearcoat, Liquid Silver, True Red, Crystal White Pearl, Aquatic Blue and Spirited Green.

Specification

Engine

Standard Engine 1.5L I4

Standard Transmission 5 Speed Manual

Cylinders 4

Horsepower @RPM 100@6000

Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy 29 / 35

Combined Fuel Economy 32

EPA Class Sub-Compact

Number of Valves 16

Torque @RPM N/A

Fuel Type System Gas Engine / Electronic Fuel Injected

Turbo (Yes/No) No

Overdrive Transmission Yes

Battery Output N/A

Compression 10.0:1

Displacement 1498 / 91

Bore X Stroke 3.07x3.09

Cruising Range 361.6 miles

Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt N/A

Power to Weight Ratio 23.1

Final Drive Ratio No

Valves Configuration Dual Overhead Cam / Twin Overhead Cam

Supercharged No

Electric HorsePower RPM N/A

Electric Torque Feet Per Pound N/A (foot-lbs)

Electric Torque RPM N/A

Electric HorsePower BHP N/A

Brakes, Steering And Suspension

Brakes (Front) Disc

Brakes (Rear) Drum

Driveline Front Wheel Drive

Driveline (Opt) N/A

Steering Rack & Pinion

Steering Diameter Left N/A

Steering Diameter Right N/A

Suspension (Front) Independent

Suspension (Rear) Semi

Tire Type Passenger

Tire Width 185 mm

Tire Aspect Ratio 55

Tire Construction Radial

Tire wheel Diameter 15 in.

Interior Dimensions
Seating (Standard) 5
Seating (Optional) N/A
Tow Capacity (Standard) NR
Tow Capacity (Maximum) NR
Headroom (Front) 39.1
Headroom (Row 2) 37.0
Hiproom (Front) N/A
Hiproom (Row 2) N/A
Legroom (Front) 42.6
Legroom (Row 2) 33.0
Shoulder Room (Front) 52.8
Shoulder Room (Row 2) 51.2
Seating (Maximum) 5
Headroom (Row 3) N/A
Hiproom (Row 3) N/A
Legroom (Row 3) N/A
Shoulder Room (Row 3) N/A

EXPERT RATINGS SUMMARY

Category Sport, manual Rating Subcompact Car Average Rating

Acceleration 3 3.3

Fuel Economy 8 7.5

Ride Quality 5 4.4

Steering/Handling/Braking 6 5.1

Quietness 5 4

Controls 7 5.9

Details 6 4.6

Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 6 5.4

Room/Comfort (rear) 3 3.3

Cargo Room 5 4.9

Value within Class 10 6.8

Total Score: 64 55.2

Ethanol Powered Mazda Furai Racecar

This is a concept vehicle which few of us will ever drive. The Furai is Mazda’s next hope in the future of car racing. While going green on the race track is not exactly an eco-minded endeavor, we’re still intrigued that this vehicle can be fully powered by ethanol. The very cool looking performance sports car shows that if ethanol has a place in the auto industry, that place is in the car racing arena.



It is a powerful machine, capable of achieving 60mph in about 3.2 seconds, and its maximum speed is 172mph. Instead of working from a regular chassis, the manufacturer decided to begin with a fully formed Courage C65 chassis, Mazda’s chassis of choice. The vehicle weighs a bit less than a ton, and its engine produces around 460bhp.

The Furai, while fully functioning, is never going to make it past the concept stage. It is simply a promotional vehicle. But at least they fitted it with an ethanol engine. There is no doubt that ethanol is a dicey proposition as a fuel source for vehicles. The fact is, that it can cause a number of problems if it’s sourcing is not managed properly. However, it is a potential stopgap replacement to our energy problems.

Original Display All New Mazda BT-50, so cool

After a sketch featuring all-new BT-50 early last September, the original figure in the arena mejeng Australian International Motor Show in Sydney, last night. In Indonesia, PT Mazda Motor Indonesia will launch its flagship pickup the next year.

All-new BT-50 brings futuristic design of sportsmanship. It can be shown on the design of the headlights mengkrucut model with a sharp angle to toe the line and curve of the body as one with the bonnet and front bumper grill.

Looked in his cabin a modern nuance displayed in a new dashboard design. In the center console, the audio has been integrated with the dashboard to display an aura of luxury. Silver line in the middle to give the feel of elegance, style bars steering combined three.

From outward appearances, this commercial vehicle design brings an entirely new concept of "Sophisticated Beast". Curve of the body looks much more dynamic. Slanting headlamp design that integrates with sein and a big grill in the middle makes the BT-50 look more elegant. Logo encrusted chrome Mazda pickup make this figure more trendy.

"We're seeing a photo of a lion. He looks like a predator ready to pounce on prey. Lions also look smart and strong. Citra like this that I'm trying to create the latest design of the BT-50," lid Yanagisawa.

Towards the stern, like the feel of the chrome bumper and dynamic lighting design to the side of the body supports the viewing of BT-50 overall. In addition, the use of mica sein clear choice to support the impression of elegance.

"The new BT-50 offers a new emotion through design and we describe a lot of inspiration from around the world," explained Ryo Yanagisawa, Chief Designer All New BT-50, as reported by autoevolution, overnight.

Entry into the cabin, the dash display with asymmetrical designs appear on the pull line from the direction of the metallic panel door trim to the main console in the middle. Sporty impression is also strong with a new instrument panel. In addition, most new features in this car is a key regulator that applied at the steering wheel audio. He became more luxurious.

Unfortunately, Mazda did not want to talk about the kitchen runway. However, "his brother", the All New Ford Ranger, has been sliding in the same location comes with 2.2-liter TDCi diesel engine-powered 148 hp and 375 Nm of torque. So, the heart pacemaker BT-50 is probably the same as last Ranger because both are products of collaboration Mazda and Ford.

Mazda Teases Interior of All-New BT-50 Compact Pickup Truck

In anticipation of the all-new BT-50's launch that will take place at next week's 2010 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney, Mazda has released a second teaser drawing of its compact pickup truck. This time, it's the BT-50's interior design that we get a peek at.

At least from the sketch, the cockpit looks very passenger-car-like featuring a modern design with a wrap-around dashboard layout and a relatively sporty instrument panel with two prominent and deeply set gauges.

Here's what Mazda had to say about the BT-50's cabin: "The interior of the All-New Mazda BT-50 has been designed to complement its athletic and refined exterior design and offers a comfortable and sporty environment to rival Mazda's current passenger car standard."

The Japanese automaker is pitching the new BT-50 not only for what it is - a compact pickup truck, but also as an "active lifestyle vehicle" and a "realistic alternative to the family wagon and 4x4 SUV."

The BT-50 will be joined in Sydney by its Ford sibling, the all-new 2011 Ranger. Both compact trucks are scheduled to go on sale globally (but not in the U.S.) in the second quarter of 2011.

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Mazda-Ryuga Concept Car

The Ryuga accommodates four cartage in archetypal 2+2 seating, with advanced brazier seats and a lounge-like rear commuter area.

A "floating" centermost array with continued pods includes a multi-function blow console for controls and displays. A set of charge-coupled accessory (CCD) cameras are installed for ecology the aback appearance and blind-spot.

The council caster is an accessible top style, which utilizes steer-by-wire technology.

2011 Mazda Verisa

2011 Mazda Verisa goes on sale in Japan from today. The tall subcompact hatch, which is pretty much the Japanese equivalent of Europe’s Ford Fiesta (previous generation) -based Fusion.

2011 Mazda Verisa

2011 Mazda Verisa goes on sale in Japan from today. The tall subcompact hatch, which is pretty much the Japanese equivalent of Europe’s Ford Fiesta (previous generation) -based Fusion.

Mazda6 Mobil Teraman Di Dunia

Mazda Motor Corporation, released or Atenza Mazda6 facelift. Cars are available in three body choices, Sedan, Sport (five-door) and Sport Wagon, it's only sold to the Japanese local market. Mazda said the Mazda6 presented for consumers who need a full-performance and sporty style. In this latest package Mazda6 facelift has imbued the features that make it more environmentally friendly and high safety.

Not only that, the Mazda6 facelift also experienced a revised version on the interior and exterior design and quality improvement. Even the 2.0-liter gasoline engine installed on the Sedan and Sport Wagon models has been updated with the MZR 2.0L direct-injection technology conditions. With this dapurpacu Mazda claims its product is more economical or is in accordance with the regulations "in 2010 fuel economy standards plus 15%" in force in Japan.

As a result, taxes for verian 2.0-liter can be reduced up to 50 percent due in accordance with the tax-loss program for economy cars in Japan.

Mazda6 also has type four wheel drive (4WD) and front-wheel drive (FWD), has even been selected as a Super-Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles (SU-LEV). In other words, the resulting emissions 75 percent lower than 2005 regulations established by the Japanese government.

Mazda6 facelift is believed to provide the experience that much better performance than previous models. This occurred after a team of engineers to increase Mazda's steering system stability and suspension settings. Through consolidation, the high-speed maneuvers and now produced more qualified. In fact, Mazda is also optimistic about its products produce better comfort.

Meanwhile, changes to exterior design is shown through a five-point front grille according to the latest line of Mazda family face. Design 17-inch alloy wheels and 18-inch also modified to be more fresh, including creating a new body color variants Clear Water Bronze Midnight Blue Metallic and Mica.

Inside cabin changes seen in the center panel is made more smooth, shiny with a piano-black finish. Some of the panel also added a chrome layer so that the action seem more manly.

For the Japanese market starting dibandrol Mazda6 2.1 million yen to 2.5 million yen for the sedan body model, 2.4 million yen to 2.75 million yen for the Sport model, and 2.25 million yen to 2.75 million yen for Sport Wagon model.

Mazda6 models targeted to sell 800 units per month.

Mulai Hari Ini New Mazda5 Dapat Di Pesan

Newest, Mazda Motor Corporation today began to open the all-new orders Mazda Premacy (the all-new Mazda5) across the entire network of Mazda in Japan. According to the all-new Mazda is launching the new Mazda5 will be made on July 1 next, while the model four-wheel drive (4WD) scheduled in August 2010.

Mazda says it will produce the all-new Mazda5 Ujina plant No.2 (U2) is located not far from its headquarters in Horoshima.

Mazda5 is a minivan marketed globally. Launched in April 1999 and to revamp the design in 2005, the Mazda5 has sold more than 810 000 units.

All-new Mazda5 is the fifth generation that is designed with the concept of dynamic elegance and high-minded. The new Mazda5 will be the first model that fully embraces the Mazda Nagare elements or "flow". The all-new Mazda5 will hold a 2.0-liter DOHC engine with transmission system 5EC-AT (Activematic). For the 2WD model variants 20e and 20s will be equipped i-stop feature that meungkinkan more fuel efficient Mazda5.

Few reviews from various sources about mazda5

The more wonderful effect of the MAZDA5's small size is that it actually drives like a car, and a rather sporty one at that. The chassis feels stiff and the suspension is firm. The steering is nicely weighted, responsive and gives plenty of feedback. The antilock disc brakes are nothing short of awesome." From The New York Times.

"It's more agile than a typical minivan and easier to park, which is something to consider for those who don't really need all the space of a bigger van." From Edmund.

"But the many clever packaging features, like sliding middle-row seats with under-cushion storage, sports-sedan handling, and the promise of 27-mph highway fuel economy made us feel like Mazda's starting a party that'll soon be rockin'." From MotorTrend.

"This MAZDA5 is a very logical and practical, especially given our national interest in fuel economy. Here's a vehicle that will seat six people and still let you bring along some belongings, but it won't suck down a barrel of oil every hour at cruising speeds and it's incredibly easy to maneuver through parking lots and city traffic." From Auto Mobil.

For buyers who need affordable, fuel-efficient family transportation that's easy to maneuver in traffic and a snap to park, the MAZDA5 is a strong choice.

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Modifikasi Mazda MX 5 Black & Matte

,To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the MX-5 Roadster Mazda MX-5 special edition build & Matte Black Edition and will be displayed in the Salon du car, Coupe & SUV which will take place in Paris.

According to Mazda, the MX-5 Mazda Matte Black Edition & built through local cooperation modifikator and a house in Paris, LK (Laure Kczekotowska). In the hands of the creator LK, MX-5 modified to be more sexy just by touching the body of the dominant black matte paint. However, in addition, LK also bribing some unique knacks, such as rhinestines, expensive jewels and crystals. MX-5 & Matte Black Edition based on the Roadster Coupe 2.0-liter model.
Taking the 2.0 L base model, this car is designed to work with regulators Kczekotowska Laure Paris design houses. For now, the new car show is one unit that shows how difficult it is for Mazda to apply a black light bulb on car production.

Mazda has just rolled out the MX-5 Matte and Black Special Edition at the 21st annual Salon du Cabriolet, Coupé & SUV in Paris. Ostensibly to celebrate the Miata's 20th birthday in France, we kinda think Mazda just wanted to prove that its sportscar looks pretty darn good in the automotive equivalent of the little black dress. And boy, does it ever.

There's nothing special underhood, so the 2.0-liter four still puts out an adequate 167 horsepower. We can't say that we see them in the photos ourselves (fortunately), but design label LK by Laure Kczekotowska Paris has reportedly decked the MX-5 out in rhinestones, gems, and crystals. Ah well, nothing can be perfect. See for yourself in the image gallery below.