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What is "wrong" with these new subcompacts?

9838 messages,  Last post on Feb 07, 2013 at 10:28 PM

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#9835 of 9838 Re: Yep of all the Mazda's... [tifighter] by andre1969

Feb 07, 2013 (11:19 am)

Replying to: tifighter (Feb 07, 2013 10:40 am)
Yeah, you'd think if they can fit a 6AT in the Miata...
 
But, I wonder if there's enough room under the hood of a Mazda2 for a 6-speed automatic to fit sideways? At least, I'm presuming a 6-speed would take up more space than a 4-speed, but could be wrong.
 
Another thing to consider is that, there are several aspects to an economy car. There's good fuel economy, and a cheap base price. They might be able to get better economy out of a Mazda2 with a 6-speed auto, but would the improved fuel economy offset the increased cost?
 
And, comparing the Mazda2 to its peers, its 28/34 rating isn't too bad. The Yaris is a touch better, at 30/36. The Versa, with the 4-speed auto, is 26/35. However, with the CVT it's 31/40. The Fit is 28/35 with the 5-speed auto, or 27/33 with the "S5" auto.

#9836 of 9838 MINI buyers? Know anyone? by kirstie_h HOST

Feb 07, 2013 (4:23 pm)

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#9837 of 9838 Re: Yep of all the Mazda's... [andre1969] by bpizzuti

Feb 07, 2013 (4:53 pm)

Replying to: andre1969 (Feb 07, 2013 11:19 am)
It should really fit unless the problem is that it doesn't fit vertically.

#9838 of 9838 Why... by iluvmysephia1

Feb 07, 2013 (10:28 pm)

gear the Mazda2 for acceleration? Who cares about going fast in a Mazda2? How goofy. The car is just going to be slow no matter what they do, unless of course they turbo-charge it.
 
How about ghastly mileage being more of a concern? If I bought one I'd drive it hard if I wanted, putz around like a Grandpa in town if I wanted. I'd have a ball with the thing, gear-head bewazzled or not.
 
But a car like this should get at least 40 mpg, it's ridiculous that it doesn't. Oh well. Still my favorite Mazda by a long George Bush drive. Now watch this drive!
 

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