Mazda 2 1.5 Sport Review

We like:

It's lightweight; great to drive; sporty and snappy looking

We don't like:

The unsettled ride; it's noisy on motorways

SmartPlanet judgement:

The Mazda 2 is a refreshing, lightweight approach to an upgraded supermini, resulting in a car that's efficient and fun to drive. We also love the style, which is cute and sporty, and doesn't make it feel cheap, like so many other cars of this size.

Forget hybrids -- the new green car trend is all about getting smaller and lighter to boost efficiency. Compared to fitting battery packs and giving cars features like stop-start, this may not sound like a big thing, but it is. So many new models of cars get bigger and more bloated, gaining extra weight, but the new Mazda 2 has made a special effort at trimming down, and the result is refreshing. Continue reading...