Japanese cars are rarely the ones that exude luxury or wafty rides as they stride more towards economy and reliability. Take the Mazda 2 for example, it's a capable city car that has a great look both in and out as well as fairly good handling, one that you don't get on many modern vehicles.
Packed with all the latest safety features, the Mazda 2 is big on fuel efficiency especially if you go for Mazda's own diesel engine they call the Skyactiv-D. If you're someone who loves a reliable manual car that makes shifting gears a joy then the Mazda 2 is for you as it's manual gearbox feels quite precise. But what Mazda needs help with is its interior pieces, especially its mats.
Benefits of Car Mats
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Protection
Protecting the floor is the main goal of car mats as they are made to be the surface that absorbs and takes all the abuse you give it while driving. This way the original flooring is preserved as long as you go for the right Mazda 2 car mats. Since not all of them are made the same, not all of them are to, at least, look the same.
Appearance
Some car mats for Mazda 2 are made to blend in with the interior which makes them look more OEM. On the other hand, there are Mazda 2 mats that can make the interior more interesting as they complement the interior styling quite well but they don't necessarily become part of it.
Sound
Car mats play a key role in soundproofing your Mazda 2 which is why you should aim to get ones that are thicker and they offer far better insulative properties. This will also help with heat insulation too but it all depends on the type of material the mats are going to be made of.
Types of Car Mats
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Fabric
The most affordable Mazda 2 car mats you'll come across are going to be made of fabric. They're also the most readily available and one of the easiest to clean. Keep in mind that they are not going to retain spills as well as other more robust mats.
Rubber
One type of mat that is going to be more robust than a fabric one is a rubber mat. Rubber car mats are also quite common nowadays but they are a lot more durable than fabric mats and they contain spills far better. Rubber car mats for Mazda 2 are not ideal in a hot climate though as they can make the inside of your Mazda extremely hot.
Vinyl
Also known as all-weather, vinyl Mazda 2 mats are made to be used throughout the year as they are quite durable. No water will get soaked in them but also into the carpet while they are rather easy to clean and have spikes at the back to keep them from moving.
Nomad
Some call them curly mats, nomad mats are made to absorb a lot more water and keep debris and dust from going around in the cabin. This is thanks to their thick and curly fibres which make the mats rather comfortable and better at absorbing sounds than rubber or vinyl ones.
3D
With 3D mats, you can expect to get the best coverage as they extend up the centre console thanks to their high sides. This makes them the best when it comes to keeping your Mazda's floor clean as everything that falls on the mats stays on them no matter how you drive. Keep in mind that 3D car mats are not the most comfortable or the most affordable for that matter.
What to Look for in Mats
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Size
In order for a set of car mats to be useful for your Mazda 2 they need to be of the right size. Too big and they won't fit, too small and they will move around like an opened grocery bag.
Retention
Water retention is a must, no matter the type of car mats you're going for. The only difference between each mat would be the way they keep water from going to the floor. Some soak it in while others just keep it moving around in one place.
Odour
While a car mat won't smell like your perfume, it shouldn't also smell bad or emit any odour that can make your trips less enjoyable. This is typically the case with synthetic mats such as rubber and vinyl but that's not always the case with these types of Mazda 2 mats.
Movement
Although a fitting mat won't move, that's not a reason you shouldn't get it with an anti-slip back. This can be in the form of spikes or a rubber surface that doesn't let the mat slide around when shifting gears frequently or getting in and out of your Mazda on a rainy day.
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