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What are your opinions of the Mazda 2 Activematic?

My wife is keen to buy a new car and has her sights on the Mazda 2 Activematic. Have you had the opportunity to test one yet?

Asked on 2 November 2010 by BD, Sevenoaks

Answered by Honest John
Yes. Excellent. Fun to drive as well. But feels the ridges on 16-inch tyres and don’t expect more than 36mpg. Test and video here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/mazda/mazda-2-auto

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