Love the sound of the engine. But my mom is always surprised by the “loud sound” lol The competition meanwhile… sound struggling on these type of roads. Reminds me of the roads going to my hometown.
I can imagine if this car had a simple tayar upgrade to high performance type it will perform way much better stock. Slow and steady on the road where one is not familiar with especially those small details like tiny bump that can cause big issue.
Everything mentioned here about cornering reminds me of one of the racing game that I played long time ago. Can't remember which game but I remember the phrase "enter slow, exit fast".
Nice drive uncle... The older Mazda 2 really gave me a good impression when I had a short drive in a friend's car. The sport button makes your feet feel hooked on to the speed of the car. Turn in is crisp and very agile. Lovely car.
Uncle seems so calm and relaxed driving the car! At those speeds, I will probably be sweating profusely, my adrenaline levels will be super high and I won't be able to sleep for the next 2 nights! Haha!
Great video, I have a question about my hand position on the steering wheel, on the tighter corners, when I turn the wheel 180 degrees, my hands are crossed. As I don't change my hand positions on the steering wheel. That's how I was taught to drive. I see you change your hand position all the time, is that so you leave yourself extra input if the car understeers? Thanks!
You are absolutely right. I am using the push- pull technique taught in British style. The German style is hand over hand, which I assume you have been taught. However I think you may have missed one important step - when your hands are nearly crossed, you are supposed to lift one hand over the other hand and take up a new position so that you are not crossed up Your instrictor dis not do a complete job. There are many videos explaining both methods on the internet.
Thank you Uncle YS for doing the video! Such a lovely drive. Btw do you think there is much of a difference when compared to the pre-face lift model? Since the latest one comes with GVC Plus.
Hi Uncle YS great driving as always, just wondering does manually shifting do more strain to the gearbox than the gearbox shifting by itself in auto for such driving?
hi uncle YS, would like to ask, does driving the car at high rpm not hurt the gearbox/engine? I have the same Mazda 2 2020 as well but i cant be bothered to push the RPM so high, worried that it might hurt the gearbox/engine. What do you think?
@@danielikmal8278 ahhh i see, but the higher the RPM, the more fuel it consumes right, but does it not hurt the gearbox by using paddle shifts all the time?
Hi Uncle Khong , after watching this video... I have a question .... When we shift down the gear in our automatic tranmission car ... we need to do rev matching ? Or we just let the car do what they can do ?
We just let the car do it. There is no rev matching: I just step on the ACC pedal so the rev goes up to match the gear speed. For cornering, we shift down to put the car into positive traction around the corner by accelerating, and to exit under acceleration. All the slowing down is done primarily by the brakes as we approach the corner. Some gear boxes do have rev matching, like VW, Renault, Honda and some of the more expensive DCT boxes. Same as the new Hyundai I30n that we tested.
Hi Uncle, I'm little bit hesitate to press the fuel pedal when going up hill because I'm afraid the loud engine noice and high rpm will break my car engine. This always makes me anxious ...is it ok to just press the pedal hard to get good speed when going up hill.
That's the very basics of power delivery. If you don't do it you will never get the max power out of the engine. Use the rev counter as a guide - do not go over the red line
Thats's a 2 hp difference. I guess it boils down to what you want in a car. Maybe some City and Mazda2 owners might want to comment here? My take is that there is no perfect car, and that there is no really bad car, just what suits your needs best.
Thats's a 2 hp difference. I guess it boils down to what you want in a car. Maybe some City and Mazda2 owners might want to comment here? My take is that there is no perfect car, and that there is no really bad car, just what suits your needs best.
I'm Honda Jazz owner which has the exact same engine as City. I would say Mazda 2 is faster in acceleration and Jazz is slightly faster in high speed as the i-vtec engine will start doing the work when it reached 5k rpm above. I had tested this for so long and I'm sure that the i-vtec does exist rather than marketing gimmick, but i was abit regret about not going with Mazda 2, just like Uncle said he would choose the mazda 2 because of 6 speed and paddle shifter, it is way better than CVT on the Jazz for sure. Just more fun to drive and the sound of gear changing is alot better too though the Jazz does have paddle shift with V spec model, still no way close as traditional gearbox.
Always like to watch YS Khong videos!! very educational. I've got a question with paddle shifters, do you lift off the throttle before shifting down/up with paddle shifter? Thank you!!
Yes. Throttle pressure depends on the situation though. If you can take a good line, you are straightening out before the apex and accelerating out in a straight line.
Wah see the car perform so well at bends and its ability to pull to 160km/h quite effortlessly with a 1.5+6AT combo, I also feel like buying one dy if I have the financial means 😁😁. Btw good effort Uncle! Not many people did dare to take a small car that spirited in rain. Does it body roll much? The previous gen Mazda 2 has some obvious body roll at bends :(
Mr. Khong, noticed you used a lot of engine breaking in your video. If I'm using the same technique in daily driving in cornering or slowing down before traffic light, will it cause any severe damage to the transmission in long run?
Not of you know what you are doing. But in daily driving, you probably don't need to do this because you are going a lot slower and driving more relaxed.
@@bloodethirteen u clearly havent going through harsher one(try driving in front of jaya one), the one making noise in the video is cateye.. this route is full of them..
Uncle YS, please do the review on the city gm6 on this route again. Comparing it to the mazda 2. Power figure wise they're quite similar, just that one is an conventional auto and another is cvt. I wonder how much difference would it make.
The CVT acceleration is also quite good, just that some people are not used to the constant high rev and the speed catching up with the engine sound. The 2 cars would be similar in performance. However the hatch handling would be slightly better just because of the weight distribution. You can only tell the difference at the limits so for R the ordinary folk, they are the same. The Honda engine tech is quite good, but the tuning is more towards economy.
@@YSKhongDriving thanks for your reply. True that the hatch would handle better than the sedan, maybe the jazz would be a more comparable car to the mazda 2.
Oh, no worries - yr consumption depends very much on your driving style. Most people get decent fuel consumption when they drive normally. Any car that is pushed hard will consume more. I don't know how much kml you are getting; is is an expectation not met? Or perhaps something is not right with your car?
Hi Mr. Khong, after you have driven both the Honda City and Mazda 2 (both of 1.5) plus the Proton Iriz, Toyota Vioz and the Yaris. May I ask, which of these car is the most fun to drive (that makes you smile a lot), with better handling, comfort and also with the best fuel efficiency from your own driving experience and personal point of view (irrespective of the price bracket)? Regards and Thanks,
I know. So I am extra careful, and dive slower. Thanks. Due to CMCO we cannot use the other road because it's s out of Selangor, by a few feet. Yes, we will be extra careful.
Toyota is actually making their cars less "uncle" now. Honda hasn't exactly done anything interesting lately. Meanwhile, Subaru seems to be going the same route Mitsubishi has become...
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Mazda's engine always sounds so good! Looking forward to get a used one
Love the sound of the engine. But my mom is always surprised by the “loud sound” lol
The competition meanwhile… sound struggling on these type of roads. Reminds me of the roads going to my hometown.
This is much more informative than my driving instructor 😂
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@Chandler Mohamed yea, been watching on flixzone} for since december myself :D
Uncle Khong makes every car look good
Ahhh~Ulu yam road, one of my favorite uphill road,I used to driven that road every week after I get my license~
Less talking, more concentration and more focused on the roads = more intensity and higher cornering speeds. Great drive sir, even on wet roads! 😅👍
Thanks Nick, for your continuous support.
I can imagine if this car had a simple tayar upgrade to high performance type it will perform way much better stock.
Slow and steady on the road where one is not familiar with especially those small details like tiny bump that can cause big issue.
Always love watching your videos! Love how u drive hard but keep it safe and in control!
Thanks for your support.
Mazda ready makes car fun to drive, even cx5 driving feel much diff compare to other suv
Everything mentioned here about cornering reminds me of one of the racing game that I played long time ago. Can't remember which game but I remember the phrase "enter slow, exit fast".
Slow in fast out. Fast in never out.
Great tip again on driving in the rain and corners. Thanks Uncle YS.
Nice drive uncle... The older Mazda 2 really gave me a good impression when I had a short drive in a friend's car. The sport button makes your feet feel hooked on to the speed of the car. Turn in is crisp and very agile. Lovely car.
Yup! Glad you enjoyed it!
Worth it! What a fun ride. Thank you YS.
Great video as always, thanks for the lesson Uncle YS!
Uncle seems so calm and relaxed driving the car! At those speeds, I will probably be sweating profusely, my adrenaline levels will be super high and I won't be able to sleep for the next 2 nights! Haha!
Hahaha. Thanks. Maybe my senses are dulled, but seriously, I am being very careful.
Aiyo dial up the aircon la.
So much better then all those small downsize 1.0 3cilinder lawn mower engine.
Very steady and some good pro tip! Thanks uncle!
Mazda design always look great in and out. Driving is good too! It’s just that the signal sounds kinda soft. Idk what’s the word to describe it 😂
Signal sound? Hahaha.
The engine sounds so smooth. 👍 nice
Envy of you sir, i can't even drive without my glasses especially during rainy days.
the speedometer is huge and shown to the camera, now can see clearer how fast uncle drive, and wow!! haha
uncle driving really tok kong.. if i drive with using the same car i cfm take 3 times the amount of time LOL
Hi uncle khong you should have start a driving school for advice driving,
you will not be surprised that many people will register. 加油！永远支持你！
looks fun indeed ...nice one :)
Nice review YS!
2023, I'm planning to get this mazda 2 in new unit.
The road almost similar to Bukit Ampang. Maybe I will try drive on this road someday
As usual great drive Uncle
Thank you, and if you do try the road, please drive with care.
Uncle, that road cam is really good.. you should add more of that to your video..
Will let video editor know.
great driving
Great review.
Miss this road☺☺
Rm15k to put a full set of turbo, including intercooler and custom ECU with Dyno tuned. with GVCplus, it will have MO Pawa and fun!
tq uncle ys for the tip…..💪🏾
U are the best ❤️
Hi 👋 Uncle Khong, Fantastic driving! Very nice cute Hatchback car! Uncle Khong one day try the Honda Odessey and review it in your next video.
TQ for driving tips
More driving lessons please!!
YS, please do a back to back hill climb comparison. with say a Honda Jazz , Toyota Yariz and maybe a Renault Captur.
This is one step ahead of the previous generation's 4-speed auto Mazda 2.
Can’t wait for 2nd hand with cheaper price. New car too expensive.
cannot go cheaper price, later said MAZDA car no value ....^^
Solid driving unce, may I ask if the mazda 2 and mazda 3 1.5 have same engine response?
For the Mazda 3, it seems they may have tweaked the final drive ratios tp give it more grunt. Yes, it responds very well.
Great video, I have a question about my hand position on the steering wheel, on the tighter corners, when I turn the wheel 180 degrees, my hands are crossed. As I don't change my hand positions on the steering wheel. That's how I was taught to drive. I see you change your hand position all the time, is that so you leave yourself extra input if the car understeers?
Thanks!
You are absolutely right. I am using the push- pull technique taught in British style. The German style is hand over hand, which I assume you have been taught. However I think you may have missed one important step - when your hands are nearly crossed, you are supposed to lift one hand over the other hand and take up a new position so that you are not crossed up Your instrictor dis not do a complete job. There are many videos explaining both methods on the internet.
Would you say its more sporty than a Honda Jazz 1.5 130hp dynamic? (I know both are kind of normal cars)
The Jazz 1.5 has 121ps, I think. The Mazda2 has the edge in handling, in my opinion.
thanks for your answer@@YSKhongDriving
Thank you Uncle YS for doing the video! Such a lovely drive. Btw do you think there is much of a difference when compared to the pre-face lift model? Since the latest one comes with GVC Plus.
The GVC Plus is the difference. Very good feature
Hi Uncle YS, it's so much fun to watch you driving... Is it possible for you to test drive the new CX-30 AWD on the same route? Thank you!
Trying to get the car. I am sure it would be great too.
Hi Uncle YS great driving as always, just wondering does manually shifting do more strain to the gearbox than the gearbox shifting by itself in auto for such driving?
Manual shifting does no harm. There are so many safety systems on place, and you can never over rev cos the system will shift when up to max rev.
Thank you for reviewing my favourite Mazda 2. I don't have to go elsewhere for it . Does it feel like driving a continental car?
Any chance to do a similar ulu yam run with the new Mazda 3 2.0? 😅🙏🏻
I think You Yam road is not that good. Dangerous.
hi uncle YS, would like to ask, does driving the car at high rpm not hurt the gearbox/engine? I have the same Mazda 2 2020 as well but i cant be bothered to push the RPM so high, worried that it might hurt the gearbox/engine. What do you think?
As long as you dont go beyond the red line/ limiter, you are completely safe
@@danielikmal8278 ahhh i see, but the higher the RPM, the more fuel it consumes right, but does it not hurt the gearbox by using paddle shifts all the time?
Correct. Maximum power is 118 PS at 6,000 rpm. It will not hit that horsepower at 3000 rpm.
Correct on the fuel consumption. You cannot get something for nothing. Gearbox is okay, it is made to take those loads.
i noticed the downshift respond quicker that the upshift...correct me if im wrong..btw awesome drivng uncle Khong :)
Sometimes of you downshift at too high a speed, the box refuses to shift.
What's that sounding while taking corners
Must be something in the boot.
finallyyyy
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1:02 How is the sound proofing during rain? masa hujan ada bunyi bising atap zink tak mcm Nissan Almera, ke senyap?
Senyap.
Hi Uncle Khong , after watching this video... I have a question .... When we shift down the gear in our automatic tranmission car ... we need to do rev matching ? Or we just let the car do what they can do ?
We just let the car do it. There is no rev matching: I just step on the ACC pedal so the rev goes up to match the gear speed. For cornering, we shift down to put the car into positive traction around the corner by accelerating, and to exit under acceleration. All the slowing down is done primarily by the brakes as we approach the corner. Some gear boxes do have rev matching, like VW, Renault, Honda and some of the more expensive DCT boxes. Same as the new Hyundai I30n that we tested.
Is it better than city/vios/myvi/jazz?
All in the same ballpark. However the GVC and SkyActiv gearbox is something unique to Mazda. Also the SkyActiv engine is good tech
Uncle khong, can do a Honda Crz genting drive? Need a review from Crz
No longer available.
pls do a new 118i genting
Hi Uncle, I'm little bit hesitate to press the fuel pedal when going up hill because I'm afraid the loud engine noice and high rpm will break my car engine. This always makes me anxious ...is it ok to just press the pedal hard to get good speed when going up hill.
That's the very basics of power delivery. If you don't do it you will never get the max power out of the engine. Use the rev counter as a guide - do not go over the red line
@@YSKhongDriving thanks! But the loud noice is normal right?
@@vklim7723 normal, all modern car got rev limiter. you can use all the rev available before red line..
hope for vios and city for next video
Videos are already there.
Uncle Khong, I wonder how it compares with the 1.5 na CVT City? that City has 120 hp
Thats's a 2 hp difference. I guess it boils down to what you want in a car. Maybe some City and Mazda2 owners might want to comment here?
My take is that there is no perfect car, and that there is no really bad car, just what suits your needs best.
Thats's a 2 hp difference. I guess it boils down to what you want in a car. Maybe some City and Mazda2 owners might want to comment here?
My take is that there is no perfect car, and that there is no really bad car, just what suits your needs best.
I'm Honda Jazz owner which has the exact same engine as City. I would say Mazda 2 is faster in acceleration and Jazz is slightly faster in high speed as the i-vtec engine will start doing the work when it reached 5k rpm above. I had tested this for so long and I'm sure that the i-vtec does exist rather than marketing gimmick, but i was abit regret about not going with Mazda 2, just like Uncle said he would choose the mazda 2 because of 6 speed and paddle shifter, it is way better than CVT on the Jazz for sure. Just more fun to drive and the sound of gear changing is alot better too though the Jazz does have paddle shift with V spec model, still no way close as traditional gearbox.
Always like to watch YS Khong videos!! very educational. I've got a question with paddle shifters, do you lift off the throttle before shifting down/up with paddle shifter? Thank you!!
No need when upshifting but when going down, we normally brake first then shift down.
When you said having positive throttle on all the time thru the bends, do you apply 30-50% throttle when you are turning midway as well?
Yes. Throttle pressure depends on the situation though. If you can take a good line, you are straightening out before the apex and accelerating out in a straight line.
What will you do to improve this car?
Nothing.
Hi uncle, would u get this Mazda 2 or the vento highline?
Both cars are good. Take your pick.
Wah see the car perform so well at bends and its ability to pull to 160km/h quite effortlessly with a 1.5+6AT combo, I also feel like buying one dy if I have the financial means 😁😁. Btw good effort Uncle! Not many people did dare to take a small car that spirited in rain. Does it body roll much? The previous gen Mazda 2 has some obvious body roll at bends :(
With the right steering input and driving techniques, body roll is minimised. We need some body roll to control the car
Hi uncle, just want to know your opinion, which is better, mazda2 or vento TSI? (since u already try both)
Mazda 2 is better interior, Vento has better torque.
@@YSKhongDriving tqvm uncle 😀
hi, does constant manual shifting down of gears whilst in high gear affect the transmission gearbox functionality in long term?
Not at all.
engine seems loud when the RPM is above 2.5k
Really hate that mid corner yellow lines. Feels unsafe it's being there
An example of poor execution .
loud rain noises on windscreen
after test all car..what car..u really like
Hahaha. My favourite of them all? That would be the Cayman GT4.
how to use lower gear in mazda 2 automatic.. I only see "D" no D2 or B like in Yaris.
Use the sequential shift.
@@YSKhongDriving do you mean the M -/+?
Hi, do you recommend changing the rim to 17inch for this car?
Inching up is okay, as long as ypu observe the OD and Offsets.
@@YSKhongDriving thx, will do research on that
How about to Honda jazz?
Mr. Khong, noticed you used a lot of engine breaking in your video. If I'm using the same technique in daily driving in cornering or slowing down before traffic light, will it cause any severe damage to the transmission in long run?
Not of you know what you are doing. But in daily driving, you probably don't need to do this because you are going a lot slower and driving more relaxed.
Uncle how would you rate it against VW 1.2 Vento?
I think Vento could be very close.
Do a night run on this road mr khong.... U will get surprises 🤣👻
Hahaha, don't scare me!
Not surprised since it’s so empty.
@@jdfd4906 not really, i follow others there at night, quite a surprise, way too many car going up n down..
I wonder how common of an issue are broken axles and ball joints in malaysia.
Not common here, unless you hit something.
@@YSKhongDriving Those speed bumps seem on the suspension harsh uncle
@@bloodethirteen u clearly havent going through harsher one(try driving in front of jaya one), the one making noise in the video is cateye.. this route is full of them..
Hi Uncle Khong, how do you feel about this car vs the kia cerato ? Thank you in advanced ! But noted that the segment of these two cars are different.
Compare the K3 with the Mazda 3. Both have 2.0 liter with 6 speed auto. The Mazda 3 will be the winner but it cost more money too.
in auto do you feel the upshift or downshift?
You can feel both, depending on the circumstances. If you drive gently, you might feel nothing. Also depends on how sensitive your bottom is.
@@YSKhongDriving thank you! appreciate the response!
Uncle YS, please do the review on the city gm6 on this route again. Comparing it to the mazda 2. Power figure wise they're quite similar, just that one is an conventional auto and another is cvt. I wonder how much difference would it make.
The CVT acceleration is also quite good, just that some people are not used to the constant high rev and the speed catching up with the engine sound.
The 2 cars would be similar in performance. However the hatch handling would be slightly better just because of the weight distribution. You can only tell the difference at the limits so for R the ordinary folk, they are the same. The Honda engine tech is quite good, but the tuning is more towards economy.
@@YSKhongDriving thanks for your reply. True that the hatch would handle better than the sedan, maybe the jazz would be a more comparable car to the mazda 2.
sifu!
of the same segment.
I recently bought mazda 2 but em not happy with km/l
Kmph?
@@YSKhongDriving sorry its kmpl means - fuel average (kilo metre per litre )
Oh, no worries - yr consumption depends very much on your driving style. Most people get decent fuel consumption when they drive normally. Any car that is pushed hard will consume more. I don't know how much kml you are getting; is is an expectation not met? Or perhaps something is not right with your car?
@@YSKhongDriving i am in dubai so i am not worry about petrol price here its cheaper but em getting 8-10 km /litre
uncle, be careful ya, i see that you were going half car length on opposite lane most of the time during cornering on downhill..
No oncoming cars, when road is clear.
Y u so expensive mazda
Fully imported.
YS Khong Driving Yes uncle khong I know its CBU Japan hahaha. Its a meme(A joke). Anyway great content uncle!
Hi Mr. Khong, after you have driven both the Honda City and Mazda 2 (both of 1.5) plus the Proton Iriz, Toyota Vioz and the Yaris. May I ask, which of these car is the most fun to drive (that makes you smile a lot), with better handling, comfort and also with the best fuel efficiency from your own driving experience and personal point of view (irrespective of the price bracket)? Regards and Thanks,
Which car has a 6-speed box and paddle shifters?
@@YSKhongDriving good reply uncle khong hahahah
nice car but the price....haizzz...
@17:47 Uncle hits the top speed @*59kmph :)
zoom zoom zoom
Uncle YS,can test drive Mazda 3 1.5L on genting?
Already done.
ua-cam.com/video/oR5BiHrqwT8/v-deo.html
Thanks for watching!
Interior look like entry Mercedes.
Mazda 2 vs Peugeot 208. Which is better? 🤔
Have not driven the 208, but Mazda has SkyActiv and Jinba Ittai
Don’t use this road to test car. It’s not safe and many accidents happen in this road.
I know. So I am extra careful, and dive slower. Thanks. Due to CMCO we cannot use the other road because it's s out of Selangor, by a few feet. Yes, we will be extra careful.
Mazda 2's pretty pricey. But this car is sweet.
Good things are not cheap. Cheap things are not good. You get what you pay for.
mazda. the best japanese fun car. trumps honda and boring toyota. How much is this car?
104k
@@muhammadumairfelix8927 crazy price. best to buy second hand. let the first guy lost most of money first.
Toyota is actually making their cars less "uncle" now. Honda hasn't exactly done anything interesting lately. Meanwhile, Subaru seems to be going the same route Mitsubishi has become...
Nah dude the uncle car for now is definitely the honda lmao, toyotas are making fun to drive cars these days
@@Yddp3307 pls enlighten why honda uncle car??
first 😁