Mazda 2 2014–2019 car dimensions: 4060 mm long, 1695 mm wide and 1495 mm high. Unladen weight is 975 kg. Braked towing is 900 kg.
The cabin is driver-focused with clear controls and a snug seating position. Basic grades have manual air conditioning and a simple audio setup. Higher grades add a 7-inch colour touchscreen with MZD Connect, automatic climate control and cruise control. Rear parking sensors and a reversing camera appear on mid to high grades. Low-speed automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning and lane departure warning are available on upper grades or option packs.
Boot space is 280 litres with the rear seats up. The 60/40 split rear seats fold to give 950 litres. The opening is wide but there is a load lip.
Braked towing capacity is 900 kg and unbraked is 500 kg. Payload is about 450 kg. The car is set up for light personal and city use with no heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension offered.
The cabin feels roomy for a supermini with extra front shoulder room, wider console and better rear knee space. Seats give a snug supportive hold with higher backs and vibration control materials for less fatigue on longer runs. Manual height adjust on the driver seat pairs with tilt-telescopic steering for a good driving position. Air conditioning is standard, with auto climate on higher grades. Sound deadening and body tweaks cut road and wind noise for a quieter ride than expected in the class. Materials and finishes aim for a premium feel with cloth or half-leather options by grade.
Fuel use around 5.2-5.5 L/100 km combined on 1.5 petrol depending on gearbox and market.
Oil and filter service every 20 000 km or 12 months, or by oil-life monitor. shorter under hard use.
Euro NCAP 4 stars (2015). ANCAP 5 stars.
Standard kit includes six airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, DSC and TCS.
i-Activsense aids such as SCBS, BSM and LDWS available by grade or market.
The 1.5-litre Skyactiv petrol engines return strong real-world economy with combined figures in the mid-5 L/100 km range on most markets, helped by high compression, light weight and i-stop. Diesel versions go lower still where offered. Regular unleaded is fine.
Servicing is straightforward. Follow the oil-life system or fixed 20 000 km/12-month interval for oil and filter. severe conditions drop that to 10 000 km. Coolant lasts longer on FL-22 fluid. Cabin and air filters need regular swaps. Keep to the schedule to protect the warranty.
Crash protection is solid. The Skyactiv body uses high-tensile steel for a strong cabin that scored well in frontal, side and pole tests. Six airbags, pretensioners, crushable pedal and LATCH anchors are standard. Active aids like stability control come on every car. city brake support and blind-spot monitoring appear on higher grades.
Daily living is simple. The hatch is light and easy to park with a tight turning circle. Split-fold rear seats open useful cargo space. Routine checks stay basic and parts are widely available.
Length 4060 mm, Width 1695 mm, Height 1495 mm, Wheelbase 2570 mm (2 2014–2019)
Sources: manufacturer data, All-new Mazda2 Press Kit – November 2014, auto-data.net and other published specs.