> 2012 Mazda2 Features: performance

Agile and fun, the Mazda2 proves small has got it all when it comes to awesome drives.

• Mazda's 1.5-liter DOCH 16-valve engine halls from the same MZR engine hails from the motorsports-proven MZR engine family.
  
• Thanks to its well-built and very reliable engine, the fun was made to last.
  
• At 100 horsepower and 98-lb-ft of torque, Mazda2 strikes the perfect balance between usable power and excellent fuel economy— up to 35 mpg hwy*.
  
• Tuned for day-to-day driving, this engine turns your boring commute into something far more stimulating.

* EPA-estimated highway mileage for MAZDA2 with manual transmission. Actual results may vary.

The Mazda2 gets some nice action out of its lively engine with two available transmissions.

• 5-speed manual transmission uses clutch cushioning so embarrassing starts won't keep you from impressing your friends.
• Electronically controlled, 4-speed automatic transmission uses slope control for better command when going up or down hills.

There's plenty of green to go around in the environmental and fuel-friendly MAZDA2. Earning up to 35 mpg*, it's proof that small cars like the affordable MAZDA2 will pack your wallet better than almost anything on the road.

* EPA-estimated highway mileage for Mazda2 with manual transmission. Actual results may vary.

The Mazda2 goes only right where you want it.

• A firm, linear feel to the brakes means you can confidently stop when you mean to.
  
• 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) pulses the brakes hundreds of times per second, which helps the driver maintain steering control during emergency braking.
  
• Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) gives you that go-kart feel and the exhilarating ability to change direction in an instant.
  
• EPAS doesn't draw any power away from the engine helping the efficient Mazda2 squeeze out every possible ounce of fuel economy.