The Mazda 2 was awarded the 2008 Car of the year reward in my home country, South Africa. This was the first time ever that Mazda has won the award for Car of the year in South Africa. The Mazda 2 was also rewarded the 2008 World Car of the Year reward. The car was also rewarded the Car of the year reward in Denmark in 2007. 4 different models of the Mazda 2 are available to buy in South Africa, the 1.3 Active, the 1.3 Dynamic, the 1.5 Dynamic and the 1.5 Individual. The Mazda 2 has excellent security & safety features. All models are fitted with front dual airbags, an alarm, front and rear seatbelts with pre-tensioners, a seatbelt warning light, a transponder immobiliser, remote central locking, keyless entry (except on the 1.5 Individual), a super locking system, ABS (Anti-lock Breaking System), EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) and a retractable type key. The Mazda 2 1.5 Dynamic features Smart Start, a keyless stop / start. The chief designer for the Mazda 2 was also responsible for the Mazda RX-8. The Mazda 2 is built on the DE platform, an automobile platform shared with the 2008 Ford Fiesta.
The Mazda 2 has become quite a popular car in country, South Africa. It seems to be a very popular vehicle with the young workforce. I’m sure that we’ll find tons of Mazda 2 vehicles advertised in classifieds publications over the next few years. This car is truly popular because of it’s stylish finishes and fuel economy. Definately a car I will consider when I decide to buy my first car.
