Comments on: More photos of Mazda 2 1.3 and 1.5 http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:37:18 +0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Cyberkayu http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-147627 Cyberkayu Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:32:55 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-147627 if import tis 2 m'sia can kick out swift n jazz d i wonder y mazda hav nice car but lousy sales at here like ford if import tis 2 m’sia
can kick out swift n jazz d
i wonder y mazda hav nice car but lousy sales at here like ford

]]> By: Ford Verve Concept previews 2009 Ford Fiesta http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-107207 Ford Verve Concept previews 2009 Ford Fiesta Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:43:36 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-107207 [...] styling of the next generation 2009 Ford Fiesta, Ford’s B-Segment hatchback that shares the Mazda 2’s platform, and likely its Japanese sibling’s fuel efficient powertrains as [...] [...] styling of the next generation 2009 Ford Fiesta, Ford’s B-Segment hatchback that shares the Mazda 2’s platform, and likely its Japanese sibling’s fuel efficient powertrains as [...]

]]> By: First of new Mazda 2 rolls off production line http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-88302 First of new Mazda 2 rolls off production line Wed, 23 May 2007 04:52:13 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-88302 [...] Related Posts: 2008 Mazda 2 Preview More photos of the Mazda 2 1.3 and 1.5 [...] [...] Related Posts: 2008 Mazda 2 Preview More photos of the Mazda 2 1.3 and 1.5 [...]

]]> By: proton12vauto http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-88152 proton12vauto Tue, 22 May 2007 01:39:12 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-88152 peugot 206? peugot 206?

]]> By: EK-AIRTREK http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-88147 EK-AIRTREK Tue, 22 May 2007 00:58:38 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-88147 NICE Car NICE Car

]]> By: LazyKim http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-73682 LazyKim Mon, 19 Mar 2007 04:43:14 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-73682 William ...That is a good question...... William …That is a good question……

]]> By: williaml http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-73441 williaml Sun, 18 Mar 2007 04:07:08 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-73441 If a Mazda6 2.3L without sales tax and import duty, we able to sell at RM100k, so would you get other makes then? Zoom Zoom... If a Mazda6 2.3L without sales tax and import duty, we able to sell at RM100k, so would you get other makes then?

Zoom Zoom…

]]> By: topgunthang http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-72216 topgunthang Sat, 10 Mar 2007 12:17:44 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-72216 if no tax then the market will be like australia. no proton at all. and also forget peroduo. if no tax then the market will be like australia. no proton at all. and also forget peroduo.

]]> By: transformer http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71830 transformer Thu, 08 Mar 2007 08:32:51 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71830 coz our G slaps heavy tax on it! if there are no tax, you can see more Mazda than Naza and even P1... more Mazda2 than Bestari, Sutera, G2, Neo... more Mazda3 than Perdana or even Waja... then what about others makes ? Vios, City, Sentra and etc.... if taxless, then people would have more choices than before, people can afford more variety as they prefers... but FORTUNATELY..... WE ARE PROTECTED by Tax barrier! coz our G slaps heavy tax on it!

if there are no tax, you can see more Mazda than Naza and even P1…
more Mazda2 than Bestari, Sutera, G2, Neo…
more Mazda3 than Perdana or even Waja…
then what about others makes ? Vios, City, Sentra and etc….

if taxless, then people would have more choices than before, people can afford more variety as they prefers… but FORTUNATELY….. WE ARE PROTECTED by Tax barrier!

]]> By: narrowband http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71629 narrowband Wed, 07 Mar 2007 09:11:33 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71629 This is very nice. Unfortunately, Mazda isn't very popular in Malaysia yet but things are starting to change - we're beginning to see Mazda6 and Mazda5 (the mpv) on the road. This is very nice. Unfortunately, Mazda isn’t very popular in Malaysia yet but things are starting to change – we’re beginning to see Mazda6 and Mazda5 (the mpv) on the road.

]]> By: dzat46 http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71621 dzat46 Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:42:37 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71621 Great car, if pricing comparable to Getz sure will be a hot seller. If pricing above 90K won't be good (most prob will be that price de to tax). See what happened to Yaris, ppl will definately chooze Honda Jazz/Fit for that price... Great car, if pricing comparable to Getz sure will be a hot seller. If pricing above 90K won’t be good (most prob will be that price de to tax). See what happened to Yaris, ppl will definately chooze Honda Jazz/Fit for that price…

]]> By: jtshin http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71547 jtshin Wed, 07 Mar 2007 03:07:37 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71547 the side and rear looks a bit like the new Vaxhaull Corsa... the side and rear looks a bit like the new Vaxhaull Corsa…

]]> By: mits27 http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71452 mits27 Tue, 06 Mar 2007 16:37:20 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71452 It can sell like hot cake in bolehland if the price is right and price range with honda and toyota. Hoever, this will be imported from japan, so the price is much much higher, people will think better get honda civic or new altis if the price is too high. Too bad, mazda just made second high investment in Thailand. It can sell like hot cake in bolehland if the price is right and price range with honda and toyota. Hoever, this will be imported from japan, so the price is much much higher, people will think better get honda civic or new altis if the price is too high. Too bad, mazda just made second high investment in Thailand.

]]> By: gogo2 http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71441 gogo2 Tue, 06 Mar 2007 15:18:28 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71441 But Mazda service have bad reputation among Mazda owner. Some complain they forgot to put back engine cover. But the mechanic said the owner didn't bring. After checking, the mechanic actually put the cover behind the car. Talk about alzheimheier disease :P But Mazda service have bad reputation among Mazda owner. Some complain they forgot to put back engine cover. But the mechanic said the owner didn’t bring. After checking, the mechanic actually put the cover behind the car. Talk about alzheimheier disease :P

]]> By: DarkL1ghT http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71438 DarkL1ghT Tue, 06 Mar 2007 15:08:24 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71438 beautiful although the 1st photo is the best potrayal of its front from the looks of it. really shows wat angles can do to a car's appearance. haha. overall..LOVE it! beautiful although the 1st photo is the best potrayal of its front from the looks of it. really shows wat angles can do to a car’s appearance. haha. overall..LOVE it!

]]> By: normal_user http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71432 normal_user Tue, 06 Mar 2007 14:44:46 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71432 Its jelly-ish & wobbly-ish like the yaris. Too organic can cause a car to lose its 'masculine'. A perfect car for the trendy hot chics & young moms. Too bad the tiny 'mouth' doesnt really match with its long 'eyes'.... Its jelly-ish & wobbly-ish like the yaris. Too organic can cause a car to lose its ‘masculine’. A perfect car for the trendy hot chics & young moms.

Too bad the tiny ‘mouth’ doesnt really match with its long ‘eyes’….

]]> By: 8918 http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71417 8918 Tue, 06 Mar 2007 13:40:57 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71417 The side and rear looks like Yaris,are they sharing the same platform? The side and rear looks like Yaris,are they sharing the same platform?

]]> By: proton GL http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71411 proton GL Tue, 06 Mar 2007 13:03:30 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71411 well happymeal im not talkin about the gti polo, justa regular polo,for the same class kinda car, perhaps i like design with 'conventionality', for me this design is too 'pop' and i dont really like the side view of the car, is too ambitious almost to be a low front roadster and radical lines infact its a true 4 dr car, whereas the volvo c30 (radical as well) but retain its conventional 2 box form which i would say its a hatchback type yet interesting, well there are A class, colt, or smart, ..i have no problem with its look, but this time mazda pushing too hard, which i feel its out of propotion for the sake of maintaining the gene of its rx8 anyway i dont blame anyone for liking the car, its just me..having a different view well happymeal
im not talkin about the gti polo, justa regular polo,for the same class kinda car,

perhaps i like design with ‘conventionality’, for me this design is too ‘pop’ and

i dont really like the side view of the car, is too ambitious almost to be a low front roadster and radical lines infact its a true 4 dr car, whereas the volvo c30 (radical as well) but retain its conventional 2 box form which i would say its a hatchback type yet interesting,

well there are A class, colt, or smart, ..i have no problem with its look, but this time mazda pushing too hard, which i feel its out of propotion for the sake of maintaining the gene of its rx8

anyway i dont blame anyone for liking the car, its just me..having a different view

]]> By: happymeal http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71405 happymeal Tue, 06 Mar 2007 12:20:31 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71405 a polo?????? u mean a plain jane polo or the GTi version??? the polo doesnt look special, and because of that GTi version, it makes it look like it will always be a car that say 'cant get a gti, got a polo instead' i like the MX5 styled steering!! pity the gauges look cheap and the door panels look like nothing has been improved since the 90s .... i actually prefer the non-sport pack bumper, the green car. that fog light moulding seems overly large, and so much bare plastic shrouding. really makes the Jazz design look outdated, even with all the bling rims n kit n led lights. a polo??????
u mean a plain jane polo or the GTi version???
the polo doesnt look special, and because of that GTi version, it makes it look like it will always be a car that say ‘cant get a gti, got a polo instead’

i like the MX5 styled steering!! pity the gauges look cheap and the door panels look like nothing has been improved since the 90s …. i actually prefer the non-sport pack bumper, the green car. that fog light moulding seems overly large, and so much bare plastic shrouding.

really makes the Jazz design look outdated, even with all the bling rims n kit n led lights.

]]> By: LiNKInPaRk108 http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71404 LiNKInPaRk108 Tue, 06 Mar 2007 12:14:29 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71404 Cool... very nice. Somehow it always reminds me of the NEO. :-) Cool… very nice. Somehow it always reminds me of the NEO. :-)

]]> By: albagmane http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71400 albagmane Tue, 06 Mar 2007 11:22:27 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71400 this mazda looks amazing... love the shape and lines... this mazda looks amazing… love the shape and lines…

]]> By: proton GL http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71398 proton GL Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:57:57 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71398 if i given a chance between vw polo and this mazda 2, ill choose a polo, if i given a chance between vw polo and this mazda 2,
ill choose a polo,

]]> By: cbljkkj http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71393 cbljkkj Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:37:17 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71393 Now that is what I call sex on wheels. Lovin the front headlamps. Not lovin the engine bay though, engine cover looks like an Atari console. Now that is what I call sex on wheels. Lovin the front headlamps. Not lovin the engine bay though, engine cover looks like an Atari console.

]]> By: transformer http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71391 transformer Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:31:57 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71391 the last 2(or the current) didn't reach bolehland officially! and now this new 2..... SIGH..... Look way too advanced compared to the last 2(or the current) the last 2(or the current) is already lovingly done! this new 2 is EXCELLENTLY DONE! (APPEAL WISE) though look put on weight a little bit! rear leg room looks ok! wheel looks larger! seems like its has more steering wheel button than a PS2! the last 2(or the current) didn’t reach bolehland officially!
and now this new 2….. SIGH…..

Look way too advanced compared to the last 2(or the current)
the last 2(or the current) is already lovingly done!

this new 2 is EXCELLENTLY DONE! (APPEAL WISE)

though look put on weight a little bit!
rear leg room looks ok!
wheel looks larger!
seems like its has more steering wheel button than a PS2!

]]> By: nmh http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71377 nmh Tue, 06 Mar 2007 08:19:56 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71377 Much2 better version of 'Toyota' styling. Feel like Yaris or Aurion still 'Tak Siap' Much2 better version of ‘Toyota’ styling. Feel like Yaris or Aurion still ‘Tak Siap’

]]> By: kei9 http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71370 kei9 Tue, 06 Mar 2007 08:09:33 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71370 what the!!!! fabulous design of the exterior n interior...powerful too!!...im diggin this! what the!!!! fabulous design of the exterior n interior…powerful too!!…im diggin this!

]]> By: ingolstadt http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71348 ingolstadt Tue, 06 Mar 2007 05:24:04 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71348 Good, hot car. Alas, once they bring it here, it'll again be something close to the RM80k mark.... sienz...... Good, hot car. Alas, once they bring it here, it’ll again be something close to the RM80k mark…. sienz……

]]> By: waimak http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71308 waimak Tue, 06 Mar 2007 02:00:07 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71308 This is one hot car. Gonna sell well if it comes to Bolehland in CKD. Too bad we here dont really appreciate the batch. This is one hot car. Gonna sell well if it comes to Bolehland in CKD. Too bad we here dont really appreciate the batch.

]]> By: Mayonaise http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71302 Mayonaise Tue, 06 Mar 2007 01:38:56 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71302 Whew... What a great looking piece of automotive design... Mazda has done it again! Whew… What a great looking piece of automotive design… Mazda has done it again!

]]> By: demio121 http://paultan.org/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71299 demio121 Tue, 06 Mar 2007 01:27:25 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/03/06/more-photos-of-mazda-2-13-and-15/#comment-71299 C&C did say more Mazda's model will be coming our way. I am suspecting the CX-7 (we are crazy abt SUV here) and this Mazda2 to come over. Mazda2 could be the car to re-establish Mazda among car buyer. From sales number, sub-100k car are the best seller. If Mazda2 make it here with the right price, it'll be a good seller. C&C did say more Mazda’s model will be coming our way. I am suspecting the CX-7 (we are crazy abt SUV here) and this Mazda2 to come over.

Mazda2 could be the car to re-establish Mazda among car buyer. From sales number, sub-100k car are the best seller. If Mazda2 make it here with the right price, it’ll be a good seller.

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