anyone can explain the HOLD key,i still dont really get it....

based on my Google research and personal experiment, the HOLD button will force to lower 1 level of the max gear position.

Example, in normal condition,
We can go up to 4th gear @ D, 3rd gear @ S & 2nd Gear @ L

if we pressed Hold, the max gear position will be
3rd gear @ D, 2nd gear @ S & 1st Gear @ L

In normal driving situation, the gear position will auto go one level down if we press the accelerator harder for acceleration, but the gear position will come back to the original position if we loosen the accelerator, if we need more power to acceleration again, we need to repeat the same action, but the gear positioning switching impact is very uncomfortable.

When we use the hold button, the gear will not back to the highest gear position even we loosen the accelerator. This will be more comfort to the driver & passenger and maintain the high power output with high RPM.

I tried on the highway, when i drive about 110km/h, i press the hold button and the car was able to reach 140km/h in a short moment.

Hold also good on hill road, i used hold + S for my Cameron highland trip, it's feel great!

Every car has their pro n cons, there are no perfect car.

If u looking for comparison, here are my personal view,
Exterior, very subjective, my point of view are M2 more sporty n energetic, vios is more mature.

Interior, both are plastic (what to expect on that price range?) size n space are abang adik for b segment car.

Engine, no idea of the different, better ask others sifu. Normal driver like us are unable to differentiate the engine, don't bother of the figure, u can't feel the different of 1 or 2 horse power.

Fuel consumption, both are light car with approximate 1000 kg with 1500 cc,
result won't too far away my average for M2 is rm 0.16-0.17 per km ( Ron 95, rm 1.90/l) city drive.

Break, both front disc back drum.

Gear, both 4 speed auto.

Unique features, vios have electronic retractable wing mirror, Mazda have steering wheel audio control.
Mazda promotion with foc DVD navigator.

Maintinence, Mazda  free 3 years warranty n maintainence (yes, the maintainence bill is rm0 for lubricant oil n filter & labour charges) vios was easily to get spare part from outside workshop and more foreman know how to repair the vios.

Tyre, mazda2 15" with better handling, vios 14" with better fuel consumption.
Second hand price, no idea for mazda2(if not mistaken Malaysia was start to sell m2 on 2010), but vios is having a unbeatable 2nd hand price (this is why vios is so popular in Malaysia although others country use as taxi...) good second hand price also means high risk of theft.

Except 2nd hand price, i will say both car are more or less the same. Why not go test drive and compare which car more comfortable for you?

If resell price really a concern for you, your only option is T or H brand car in Malaysia. This why all Malaysian like those brand and popular in maaysia, because people planned to sell the car before they buy.

hows the fuel consumption of m2? since only 4 gears

I drive a m2, so i dont look better la ? wrong statement la dabestone! 

I know .. Yor wife ! Hahhahaha
Btw, i need help. i need to know where i can buy some metropolitian grey paint. someone calar my m2 deep until polish also cannot help.
Or the color code? Anyone?

Guys just wanna ask is there any difference in terms of handling and acceleration been d hb and sedan.???? I've asked a few SA but all giving different comments... Test drove d sedan don't really like d pickup and was wondering if d hb is better...

I bought Mazda2 at KL and bring back to hometown (TRG) this week. When I went to service center for 1st service/1000km, I gave them service booklet in order to get free service.

But they said the one I gave to them for labor charge only. I must have another book (they call as maintenance booklet) to get all free.

I called my SA and he told me previously HQ only provided 1 book per car to them. Is this mean I need to pay for the maintenance part? How do I get another book as Mazda promise to give 3 years free service including labor charge and etc

anyone can give some advice? i'm going to book either M2 or 207SV on this weekend...

wanted to have for information before booking...

how is the fuel consumption for M2? how many litre per 100km? roughly....

thanks in advance....

hi mazda 2 owner any advise???

Hi guys, as I read the V2 threat from the start till now, I would to know if the brake issue is being resolved? Will this be affecting the new batch of Mazda 2??

I am considering to get M2 too but I like to speed. So having a good braking system is vital for me. Has any experienced M2 owner found the solution for it? Or have to send the car to SC to check??

Ouch, that's a tough one. We're a Mazda 3S & Tribos application centre @ Jalan Sungai Besi. PM me for more information.