- 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 Maxx Automatic Review: Premium For A Low Price
Vehicle Style: 5-door light hatchback
Price: $18,990 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 81kW/141Nm 1.5 litre petrol 4cyl | 6sp automatic
Fuel Economy claimed: 4.9 l/100km | tested: 5.9 l/100km
OVERVIEW
Since launching in October last year, the new 2015 Mazda2 has been selling up a storm.
In fact, last month - its second full month on sale - Mazda managed to notch up 1400 sales of the 2, making it the most popular light hatch under $25,000.
Why? Well, besides having a badge with an extremely strong reputation, the Mazda2’s new, but evolved, styling is certainly eye-catching.
But it’s not just good looks that work in the Mazda2’s favour.
An attractive entry price of $14,990 makes it $600 cheaper than a three-door Hyundai i20, it’s powered by a peppy 1.5 litre engine and offers dynamic performance.
In the mid-grade Maxx automatic tested here (expected to be one of the most popular configurations), the price also undercuts most of its major rivals.
We spent a week behind the wheel of the Maxx auto, and found it to be easily one of the best city cars we’ve sampled in recent times.
If you’re after a light car with a premium touch but can’t extend the budget to something European, the Mazda2 should be up your alley.
THE INTERIOR | RATING: 3.5/5
- Leather trim on steering wheel, gear shifter and handbrake. Manual air conditioning, cruise control, power windows, 15-inch alloy wheels, reach/rake adjustable steering wheel, trip computer, keyless ignition.
- four-speaker AM/FM/CD audio, 3.5mm auxilliary input, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, USB audio input, steering wheel-mounted audio controls,
- Luggage space: 250 litres minimum, 60/40 split rear seats fold down for larger objects.