The Mazda2 is the brand’s subcompact sedan offering in the Philippines that utilizes the brand’s KODO – Soul of Motion design theme. It’s the smallest vehicle in Mazda’s lineup. Following the sultry design of its bigger brothers, the Mazda2’s lines around the body go smoothly with the head and tail lights, giving it a dynamic look. 16-spoke wheels and skirts around the body give it sportiness, enhancing the overall allure of the Mazda2.
Beyond the doors is a 5-seater, with a 7-inch touchscreen LCD monitor in the middle for entertainment that can be controlled via buttons on the steering wheel or through the rotary Commander Control near the gear shifter. It also has paddle shifters, active driving display, and automatic climate control. New in the Mazda2 sedan is the G-Vectoring Control Plus, which is part of the brand’s series of new-generation vehicle dynamics control technology. GVC Plus uses the engine’s torque to distribute power among the wheels based on steering input. By optimizing the vehicle load among the wheels, it enhances the car’s handling and riding comfort. In short, more fun in driving with less to non-existent body roll.
Launch
Mazda Philippines launched the facelifted Mazda2 Sedan, along with its hatchback brother, in December 2019, adapting the mesh grille design of its bigger brothers and getting updated tech.
Platform, Chassis and Powertrain
Under the hood is a 1.5L SKYACTIV-G 16-valve engine that produces 108 hp with 141 Nm of torque. It’s coupled to a SkyActiv-Drive 6-speed automatic transmission with Sport mode that can be turned on with a flick of a switch near the shift knob.
The Mazda2’s suspension setup is McPherson struts in the front and torsion beam axle at the back. Front and rear brakes are ventilated discs and solid discs, respectively.
Chassis
Class
Subcompact Car
Body Style
4-Door Sedan
Platform
Layout
Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive
Platform
Mazda DJ Platform
Powertrain
Engine
1.5L SkyActiv-G F-P5 Inline-4 Gasoline
Power Output
108 hp, 139 Nm of torque
Transmission
6-Speed SkyActiv-Drive Automatic
Driving Performance
The 1.5L SkyActiv gasoline engine inside the Mazda2 sedan’s bonnet matches the engaging feel behind its steering wheel. Granted, its 108 hp and 141 Nm of torque are less than what its rival, the Honda City, can produce. However, the six-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic transmission did its job well to send that power to the front wheels with precise timing.
In terms of handling, the Mazda2 sedan has a light steering feel, which makes it very maneuverable within tight city streets. That loose steering feel tightens as you reach 60 km/h and above, which, in combination with the car’s G-Vectoring Control Plus, accounts for more precise steering. It made driving on winding roads feel safer and more comfortable. Braking, on the other hand, was a cinch with its front and rear disc brakes.
Technology Features
The Mazda2 Hatchback’s 7-inch floating touchscreen infotainment is navigation-ready and works passively in the background. It displays upcoming intersections on the top of the screen, while road speed limits are detected and also displayed on the head-up display (HUD), together with your current speed. It also has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration. Convenient driver-assist features are present, too, such as automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, backing camera, rear proximity sensors, and speed-sensing door locks.
Exterior
The Mazda2 follows the Kodo design language that’s observed on every Mazda vehicle. An aggressive set of halogen reflector headlamps light up the road ahead and bring visual interest to the prominent grille that is flanked by a pair of fog lamps. The rear is equally as interesting as the front, thanks to a swooping roofline coupled with a set of slim taillights.
The Mazda2 is available in the following color options: Snowflake White Pearl, Soul Red Crystal, Jet Black, Titanium Flash, and Eternal Blue.
Interior
The Mazda2’s interior elements match the car’s price as it’s filled with soft plastics and polyurethane trims for the standard variants. The Mazda2’s ergonomics are well thought out. Space inside the Mazda2 Hatchback is a bit limited for individuals taller than 5’6”.
Pros & Cons
The G-Vectoring Control Plus technology from Mazda keeps the ride stable and reduces the car’s body roll, all of this while the driver is kept cradled in the updated interior design that makes the sedan classier and premium-looking. On top of that, you get good practicality thanks to the decent trunk space that could accommodate a good amount of cargo.
The sedan tens to have quite a bit of road noise from the tires creep into the cabin. This will depend on the kinds of tires that the dealer fits the model with. Another con that can be said for lower-trim models, is the lack of a tachometer in the manual variant of the sedan.
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2. Resulting computations are based on indicative rates and for estimation purposes only. These do not constitute an approval nor offer by Security Bank.
3. Actual computations based on prevailing rates will be provided by your Account Officer upon loan application.
4. Maximum Loanable Amount is based on the following:
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- For Pre-Owned Cars, amount follows the appraised value or vehicle purchase price, whichever is lower.
5. The result shown in the calculator is representative of payments made one month in advance (OMA). Alternative rates will apply to payments made in arrears.
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Mazda 2 Specifications
Key specifications & features of the Mazda 2. View engine specs, dimensions, safety and technology features in our full variant pages.
Body Type
Sedan
No. of seats
5
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Max Output (HP)
108 HP @ 6,000 rpm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Wheel Size
16 in
Airbags
2
ISOFIX
Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Available
Connectivity
Aux-in, USB, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
*Depending on variant
Standard safety features across the Mazda2 range are dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, stability control, rear parking sensors, high-mount stop lamp, and a rear-view camera. Security is taken care of by immobilizer. Dynamic stability control, as well as an anti-lock brake system with EBD, round out the safety features on this vehicle.
Ask our team of experts any question and we will do our best to give you the best answer possible.
Does the Mazda2 come with G-Vectoring Control?
Yes, the Mazda2 comes with G-Vectoring Control, especially on its higher variants.
Does the Mazda2 come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The Mazda2 doesn't come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Mazda Philippines, however, offers installment of the smartphone mirroring feature at a price.
Is the Toyota Yaris a Mazda?
The Toyota Yaris is some markets is a rebadged Mazda, thus they share the same exterior traits.
Is the Mazda Demio the same as Mazda2?
The Mazda Demio is the name of the Mazda2 in its home country in Japan, so they're one and the same car.
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