Mazda says its SkyActiv technology is more affordable than hybrids

If you’re considering whether to buy a Toyota Prius hybrid or a Nissan Leaf electric car, you may also want to look at the facelifted Mazda2 subcompact -- the first model to use Mazda's SkyActiv fuel-efficient engine technologies. Mazda’s Japanese TV tag line for this model is: "It's not a hybrid. It's not an electric vehicle
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holmstar - 7/7/2011 2:59:54 PM

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Well, it got a very respectable 71 mpg on the Japanese cycle test compared to 84 mpg for the Prius, so given that it costs much less than a Prius it seems like a no-brainer. Unless you need the extra passenger space.

knowitall1985 - 7/7/2011 4:13:51 PM

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MAZDA=CRAP

cohwang - 7/7/2011 11:09:31 PM

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If Mazda is crap, then GM and Chrysler can go to the chop shop and get recycled immediatley.

kussimek - 7/8/2011 12:20:04 AM

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If you think Mazda is crap you def don't know it all.

Zaphod - 7/8/2011 10:34:39 AM

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Pose it this way..If you want a soulless transportaion appliance and want to spend more, Leaf and the Pree-us are the way to go, If you like a bit of involvement, Mazda is the way to go.

knowitall1985 - 7/9/2011 5:34:16 PM

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mazda=cheap=crap