While the subtitles for the AutoWeek review (warning: it’s all in Dutch) of the new Mazda2 is far from perfect, you can make out enough words to know the impression is deeply positive.
From the exterior looks to the sharp steering and interior design/quality, the redesigned 2 is said to be a firm contender for the class laurels.
Even the engine seems like a load of fun – the unit powering the test car was the 115 hp 1.5-liter (?) and it seemed to be very eager to rev if a bit flat at low revs – the reviewer notices this and points it out via a tacho closeup shot under acceleration.
The Mazda2 is shaping up to be a very good and desirable car. We have so far heard nothing bad about it from any reviewer. They all recommend it and say it’s quite good and quite good fun too.