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James Lisle

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Despite widespread acclaim, the Mazda2 is still an underappreciated car.

Because even though it performs admirably against its fellow small-car competitors, the Mazda2 is still overlooked by its heavier, more expensive, and (arguably) less fun to drive small-SUV cousin: the Mazda CX-3.

Yet despite this correlation, most buyers will still swing towards the SUV. In fact, there’s almost no discussing this with potential customers; some people are just set on a funky, small-SUV. And nothing will change their mind.

Read the full Mazda 2 2018 review: GT.