The smallest Mazda sold here has received a facelift that brings it into line with big brothers Mazda3 and Mazda6.
The signature wing badge has been extended to the base of the headlamps and is chrome thickened, encasing a new mesh grille. Front and rear lower bumper sections are more horizontally aligned, with garnishes at the outer edges adding a more premium finishing touch and giving Mazda2 greater road presence.
Foglamps have been integrated into a new LED headlamp design with a large cylindrical lighting element giving a sharp expression that falls into the same design family as the rest of the Mazda range.
Finished in a high gloss paint, 16-inch wheels take on an elegant straight spoke design, while 15-inch wheels feature a new silver finish.
Inside, the G15 Pure is available with Brown cloth; G15 Evolve has dark Navy cloth and G15 GT has Blue Grey leather with Granluxe synthetic suede.
Mazda2 now has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The 1.5-litre engine has been revised, to quicken throttle response, as well as reducing. Power is up from 79kW to 82kW. Torque increases from 139Nm to 144Nm.
Safety features added as standard include Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) and pedestrian detection for Smart City Brake Support (SCBS). There’s a 360-degree View Monitor on G15 GT models.
Mazda2 comes with Mazda’s five-year unlimited kilometre warranty and five-year Mazda Premium Roadside Assistance.
MODEL RANGE
Mazda2 Pure sedan or hatch: $20,990 (manual), $22,990 (automatic)
Mazda2 Evolve hatch: $24,490 (automatic)
Mazda2 GT sedan or hatch: $25,990 (automatic)
Note: These prices do not include dealer or government charges. Contact your local Mazda dealer for drive-away prices.
