Novsight On the other hand, the Nissan Note

Novsight On the other hand, the Nissan Note was introduced at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show as the Invitation Concept and the production model was subsequently launched a few months later. The Mazda2 (left) has a more aggressive front fascia than the Note (right)In the styling department, the Mazda2 is definitely more appealing, with its funky sheet metal inspired by the signature 'KODO: Soul of Motion' design language. It is amazing how Mazda's designers have made the Mazda2 carry off its own unique look despite sharing many design cues with its bigger brethrens like the Mazda3 and Mazda6.Beautifully sculpted lines flow from the pair of 'Eye of a Beast' headlamps and along the sides - providing ample aggression and a perfect fit for the term 'Soul of Motion'.Nissan, however, has opted for a slightly more subtle and safer approach. Providing visual power is a unique mesh grille, the swept-back head lights as well as standard sporty-looking full body kit.

Nevertheless, the Note has a slightly greater road presence thanks to its size. Measuring 4,100mm x 1,695mm x 1,525mm (L x W x H), the Note is 40mm longer, 2mm narrower and 30mm taller than its rival in this comparison.There is a sense of sporty feeling as soon as you slot yourself inside the Mazda2, thanks to red trimming running along the leather seats, steering wheel, gear lever and handbrake. This is also enhanced by the sporty-looking binnacle that houses the instrument cluster.MZD Connect in the Mazda2 heightens the sophisticationOverall, the Mazda2's interior boasts solid materials with excellent fit and finish and garners a more upmarket feeling. Switchgear arrangement is also neat and there's even a premium touch to some of the buttons and knobs.Despite its diminutive size, there isn't much problem fitting three Asian adults into the rear quarters of the as well as a few cabin-sized luggage into the car's 250-litre boot.In comparison, it seems like it is back to basics in the Note with a cabin design that comes across as a little dated and has more traces of hard plastics.But more importantly, the biggest advantage of the Note's cabin is the amount of space it offers. headlight