- Doors and Seats
5 doors, 5 seats
- Engine
1.5i, 4 cyl.
- Engine Power
81kW, 141Nm
- Fuel
Petrol (91) 4.9L/100KM
- Manufacturer
FWD
- Transmission
Auto
- Warranty
3 Yr, Unltd KMs
- Ancap Safety
5/5 star (2015)
2015 Mazda2 Review: Neo, Maxx, Genki
What’s Hot: Snappy styling, peppy engine, attractive pricing.
What’s Not: Cramped rear seat, no cruise control for base model Neo.
X-FACTOR: One of Australia’s most loved light cars is back, and it’s got broader appeal to boot.
Vehicle Style: Five-door light hatchback
Price: $14,990 (plus on-roads) to $21,990.
Engine/trans: 79kW/139Nm & 81kW/141Nm 1.5 petrol 4cyl | 6sp manual/auto
Fuel Economy claimed: 4.9 l/100km (Genki auto) to 5.5 l/100km (Neo auto)
OVERVIEW
The third-generation Mazda2 is here at last, and it's got big shoes to fill.
Even in the latter stages of its life, the previous-gen Mazda2 enjoyed tremendous popularity. It has sold nearly 100,000 here since its launch in 2007.
Its replacement however is better most places it matters. From refinement, fuel efficiency and design, Mazda sees its new 2 as a significant step up from the old one.
But while the design - the fourth application of Mazda's Kodo design language - is undoubtedly sharp, what of the rest of the car? It's smaller inside, for one, and our first drive left us feeling that the old car was a more enjoyable steer.
On the other hand, there’s vastly improved equipment levels and better value for money - attributes that are far more important at this end of the market than performance or rear seat size.
THE INTERIOR | RATING: 3/5
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