The 2014 Mazda2

2014 Mazda2

                Parkway Family Mazda is a big fan of losing a few pounds. There’s a lot to gain by losing a little excess weight. Improved performance, reduced emissions and increased fun. However, as our Mazda engineers will tell you, dropping 220 lbs off of a vehicle can only happen gram by gram. And to do that without compromising structural integrity requires incredible expertise. That’s why our Mazda engineers developed the “Gram Strategy,” a process that involved meticulously analyzing and re-engineering every possible part of the 2014 Mazda2 one by one to be at least one gram lighter, and building the frame using “Triple H” construction and lighter-yet stronger-high tensile steel. The result: a leaner meaner Mazda2.

                From the Car and Driver 2011 Editor’s Choice Award- Small Cars, to numerous “Car of the Year” awards, to over 5 other international honors and awards since its launch, this potent little car has earned more awards than it can carry. With razor-sharp handling and an impressive power-to-weight ratio, the Mazda2 is the subcompact car that drives nothing like one. Critics and drivers agree. Don’t let its subcompact size fool you. This car has seating for 5 or up to 27.8 cubic feet of cargo room with its 60/40 split folding rear seatbacks down. The standard 6-way adjustable driver’s seat, deep cargo floor, multiple cup holders, cell phone/iPod holder and other hidden storage areas helps to create a custom-fit experience. Accessories like a center armrest with a storage allow you to go a step further and design your own custom storage solutions. Because it’s what you can fit on the inside that counts.

                When it comes to technological conveniences, the Mazda2 offers more than you might think for such a highly affordable subcompact car. Some of the features included are as follows: power windows with the one-touch down/up driver’s window, auxiliary-audio input jack and USB audio input port, height-adjustable driver’s seat, available 6-speaker audio system, fixed-intermittent front and rear windshield wiper/washer, air conditioning with pollen filter, remote key-less entry, speedometer with tachometer fuel gauge and dual trip odometers, AM/FM/CD/Mp3-compatable audio systems with 4 speakers, available leather-wrapped steering wheel with red stitching and integrated audio and cruise control buttons, dual power side mirrors, and available cloth-trimmed seats with red piping and stitching. The only thing that is missing is you, the driver. These features are more than adequate for taking on the open roads around Houston or any of its subsidiaries.

                There is a common misconception that strength comes from weight, a misconception that the engineers at Mazda have rigorously challenged time and time again. Built with “Triple H” body construction and high tensile steel, the lightweight-yet-strong Mazda2 offers the ultimate in safety engineering. Reinforced driver and passenger compartments provide protection on all sides. A standard collapsible steering column absorbs energy in the event of a heavy frontal impact. A foldaway brake assembly helps to reduce the risk of serious injury to the ankle and leg. Additional spot-welds and specialized adhesives between panels help improve body and strength where it counts and impact absorption where it is needed. Bottom line: A light ride can be a sage one, and the Mazda2 is proof of that.

                Why is it that cars getting 35MPG take forever to get up to 35mph? At Mazda, we believe subcompact cars shouldn’t be restricted to the slow lane. Built with an MZR 1.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 100-hp engine with variable valve timing and an award-winning manual transmission, or an available 4-speed automatic transmission, the Mazda2 gets up to an EPA-estimated 35 highway MPG without sacrificing a single drop of excitement. Factor in Electric Power Assist Steering and a shorter, more responsive shift throw, and you have control that matches its speed. Light, fast and fuel efficient, the Mazda2 is tuned and toned to burn a lot of things fast. Fortunately fuel isn’t one of them.

                The associates at Parkway Family Mazda are advocates of the Mazda2, because it is the definition of a fun vehicle. If you are interested for more information or just have a question, feel free to contact us here.