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#488 of 832 Re: Mazda2 coming to Canada! [autonomous] by autonomous

May 08, 2009 (3:19 pm)

Replying to: autonomous (Apr 16, 2009 2:16 pm)
An update on the upcoming Mazda2 by Keith Morgan of The Province:
 
"The Mazda2 -- the 2008 World Car of the Year -- will be sold in Canada within the next year. Everybody at the New York auto show a year ago was stunned when the subcompact scooped the prestigious title because it wasn't even available in North America. Mazda Canada immediately began lobbying for its inclusion on its roster and dealerships across the nation joined the chorus. Mazda Motor Corp. president and CEO Takashi Yamanouchi heard the call and quietly let the word out at this year's Big Apple show that the Mazda2 would indeed soon be challenging the Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris, Hyundai Accent and Chevrolet Aveo for primacy in the hot market segment. The initial reluctance was caused by fears over jeopardizing the new Mazda3's success, but strong sales figures seem to have diminished concern. Mazda's former partner Ford, which has announced the launch here next year of its Fiesta, may have forced the Japanese manufacturer's hand, as the Fiesta sits on the Mazda2 platform. Expect to see a hatchback version of the Mazda2."
 
Yes!

#489 of 832 Re: Mazda2 coming to Canada! [autonomous] by jeffyscott

May 09, 2009 (4:52 am)

Replying to: autonomous (May 08, 2009 3:19 pm)
I would assume if they bring it to Canada, they will also bring it to the US???

#490 of 832 Re: Mazda2 coming to Canada! [autonomous] by creakid1

May 09, 2009 (4:04 pm)

Replying to: autonomous (May 08, 2009 3:19 pm)
I already took a test drive of the made-in-Germany Fiesta in California. For the first time I actually think my boring-steering 2000 Civic w/ multi-link double-wish-bones all around is pretty good dynamically. LOL Because with only electric pwr steering & lack of multi-link rear suspension, the Fiesta/Mazda2 just can't be so great in both ride & road holding . The 1.6 engine developed by Mazda was very smooth to rev, though.
 
I am glad I am still keeping my two other cars -- the real compact version (2600+lbs) "Mazda3's" -- that are much more lovable dynamically than my Civic -- the '90 Protege twin-cam & the '07 Focus 2.3 ST, both of which still got pure hydraulic pwr steering. Because the new Mazda3 is mid size in every way except refinement! Car & Driver still complained about its ride & quietness plus the compact-size rear leg room, while gaining all the weaknesses of a mid-size car -- 2.5's balance-shaft-wasted inferior performance/mpg to that of the BMW 3.0 6-cyl, & the bulky width/length/weight. Besides, do you still have to get the heavy motorized seat in order to tilt your seat cushion?
 
The only detail that impressed me is the reappearance of the Euro-style diagonal driver's inside door handle since its discontinuation after the 1991 Protege. Boy, don't you hate those nerdy horizontal aft-locating door handle so typical of Japanese cars all the way from even the sporty/drifty RWD Corolla's to the Lexus?

#491 of 832 Re: Mazda2 coming to Canada! [autonomous] by joe0302

May 11, 2009 (12:07 pm)

Replying to: autonomous (May 08, 2009 3:19 pm)
When did Mazda break off from Ford? I thought the Focus coming here was a hot HB and the R model,but maybe we are getting the regular dumb down versions Of Eurpean cars,because of the value of the Euro?
                      Thanks,
                               Joe

#492 of 832 Re: Mazda2 coming to Canada! [joe0302] by shipo

May 11, 2009 (12:44 pm)

Replying to: joe0302 (May 11, 2009 12:07 pm)
Mazda has not (and most likely will not) break off from Ford. That said, last fall Ford reduced its ownership stake in Mazda from ~33% to ~13%.
 
Best regards,
Shipo

#493 of 832 Small is beautiful [jeffyscott] by autonomous

May 11, 2009 (2:18 pm)

Replying to: jeffyscott (May 09, 2009 4:52 am)
I would assume if they bring it to Canada, they will also bring it to the US???
 
It's unclear to me how either Mazda USA or Mazda Canada choose their model lineups. For the USA, the allure of the small car is not engrained as much as it seems in other parts of the world. The auto landscape in Canada has a distinct preference for small cars and Canada is one of the top markets for the Mazda3. Bringing the Mazda2 makes sense, especially to compete with the subcompact sedans like the Hyundai Accent, Nissan Versa and even Toyota Yaris. But the Europeans outdo us all; not only do they have both the Mazda2 and Mazda3 they have more versions of them, including diesels.

#494 of 832 Factory order of 2010 Mazda 3 by relldon

May 11, 2009 (9:23 pm)

Does anyone know how long it would take to get a 2010 Mazda 3 special ordered from the factory in Japan? Also, should I expect to pay more, less or the same price as a similar vehicle already on the dealer's lot?
 
John

#495 of 832 Re: Factory order of 2010 Mazda 3 [relldon] by aviboy97

May 12, 2009 (7:29 am)

Replying to: relldon (May 11, 2009 9:23 pm)
3 1/2 to 4 months from the time the order is placed until it arrives on dealer lots.
 
You should negotiate a price for the special order and sing a purchase order for that price. The only thing that is unknown is the incentives that will be available when your car arrives.

#496 of 832 Re: Small is beautiful [autonomous] by joe0302

May 13, 2009 (6:01 pm)

Replying to: autonomous (May 11, 2009 2:18 pm)
I agree small is beautiful.However,how about a small car like the,Versa,Yaris,Fit,Scion and Mazda 2 that offer a DOHC V tec 2.0 liter that offer options like heated seats,power sunroof and leather.
               I'm thinking like the Integra, GTI, and the RSX.I sort of liked the Kia Soul it appears to be nice3 but,after trying one and manual transmission wasn't smooth.Also,18' tires didn't help for a nice ride.
               Saturn has the Astra 2dr HB with heated seats ,but no sunroof.The 1.6 L engine doesn't cut it either. I tried the Mini S 6spd and it had all I wanted as I use it as a 2 seater. It was a 6spd, performance pkg.with heated seats. The price was $24380.00 it's a rocket,but you feel you should be on a go cart track.
                   So it looks like I'll be getting a GTI.However, the 2010 model is 3k more.
                How come in Europe they get the hot small cars and the ones they send over here are dumb downed?Fiesta and Opel's Astra for example.
                     well, Happy Motoring

#497 of 832 Re: Small is beautiful [joe0302] by jeffyscott

May 14, 2009 (10:16 am)

Replying to: joe0302 (May 13, 2009 6:01 pm)
How come in Europe they get the hot small cars and the ones they send over here are dumb downed?
 
One reason is for most americans to buy a small car it has to be cheap. Cars, in general, are much cheaper in the US. The Golf (not GTI) starts at the equivalent of about $21,000 in UK.
 
http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/#/new/

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