Mazda 2 2011–2014 car dimensions: 3920 mm long, 1695 mm wide and 1475 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,045 kg. Braked towing is 700 kg.
The cabin has manual air conditioning as standard across grades, with automatic climate control on higher trims in some markets. Cruise control appears on Touring or Genki grades. Audio is an AM/FM/CD/MP3 system with aux input and optional USB, plus steering-wheel controls on upper grades. there is no touchscreen. Power windows, locks, and keyless entry are standard. No factory parking sensors, reversing camera, or advanced driver aids like AEB, blind-spot warning or lane keep are listed.
Boot space measures 250 litres with seats up. The 60/40 split-fold rear seats expand it to 787 litres.
Braked towing capacity is listed at 700 kg in some markets and up to 900 kg in others, with unbraked at 500 kg. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is noted for work use.
The cabin feels open and roomy for a subcompact with a low beltline and contoured forms that avoid a cramped feel. Front seats are slim cloth buckets with supportive side bolsters and manual height adjustment for the driver. Controls sit high and close with clear rotary climate dials and a simple audio unit. Touring grades add red piping on black cloth and a leather-wrapped wheel. Materials include piano-black accents and decent plastics that fit well. No power seats, heaters or sunroof appear.
Regular unleaded fuel recommended.
Oil and filter change every 7,500 miles or 6 months under normal US conditions.
Euro NCAP 5-star adult occupant rating.
ANCAP 5-star with six airbags and ESC standard from late 2011.
IIHS Good in moderate overlap frontal, Acceptable in side impact.
Standard kit includes six airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, DSC, TCS, TPMS and Triple-H body structure.
The 1.5-litre petrol runs on regular unleaded. Manual models return higher highway figures than the four-speed automatic. Fuel tank holds enough for solid range in daily use. Keep the tank clean and use the recommended grade to maintain efficiency.
Service follows a straightforward schedule. Under normal driving the engine oil and filter need changing every 7,500 miles or six months. Spark plugs last to 75,000 miles. Cabin filter and other checks fall at set intervals. Follow the severe schedule if you do short trips or dusty roads.
Crash protection centres on the rigid Triple-H body, side-impact beams and crushable pedal. Six airbags cover front, side and curtain positions on most grades. ABS, electronic brakeforce distribution, brake assist, stability and traction control come standard. LATCH anchors and pretensioners with force limiters complete the kit. Ratings hold at five stars where six airbags and ESC are fitted.
Living with the car means regular oil changes and tyre rotations to keep the light chassis sharp. The simple mechanicals and available parts make ownership straightforward. Watch for rust in salt areas and keep the immobiliser and TPMS working. No complex electronics mean fewer surprises over time.
Length 3920 mm, Width 1695 mm, Height 1475 mm, Wheelbase 2490 mm (2 2011–2014)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2011 Mazda2 UK brochure, 2011/2012 Mazda North America/Canada spec sheets, AutoCentrum.pl and Automoli.