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    2016 Mazda 2

    New from

    $14,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Good

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.9 - 5.5 L / 100km

    About the Mazda 2

    Last updated Dec 02, 2025

    The new Mazda 2 is a small car offered in both 5D Hatchback and 4D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $14,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the NEO variant and topping out at $24,080 for the Genki.

    There are 3 variants of the Mazda 2 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2015.

    The Mazda 2 is only available with an null motor that produces 81kW and 141Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2016 Mazda 2 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    74.6 - 78.26 kW/t
    64.77 kW/t
    127.56 kW/t
    Boot Space
    250 - 440 litres
    210 litres
    440 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
    4.8 L/100km
    8.4 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    800 - 898 km
    643 km
    938 km
    Price
    $14,990 - $24,080
    $14,990
    $39,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 years
    1 year
    7 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    900 kg
    800 kg
    1,100 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    150 - 152 mm
    118 mm
    159 mm

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    2016 Mazda 2 Price

    *excl. on-roads

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    2016 Mazda 2 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Mazda 2

    Neo

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 77.07
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 250
      • Front Headroom (mm): 984
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1063
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1352
      • Front Track (mm): 1495
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 152
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.7
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.2
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.9
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 34.7
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 50.0
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9400
      • Overall Height (mm): 1495
      • Overall Length (mm): 4060
      • Overall Width (mm): 1695
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 945
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 881
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1270
      • Rear Track (mm): 1485
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2570
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 44
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Mica
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 815
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 18.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 22.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 7.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 13.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.4
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 107
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 79
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 139
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20150828
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Good
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 1.5 Litre Petrol
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Number Of Airbags: 6
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 10000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 900
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1025
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1003
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

    Maxx

    Adds to Neo:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Touch Screen
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 78.26
    • Convenience
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Handbrake Grip: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 846
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 19.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 6.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 15.2
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.2
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 110
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 81
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 141
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1035
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1013
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Removes from Neo:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 77.07
    • Convenience
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 815
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 18.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 7.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 13.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.4
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 107
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 79
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 139
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1025
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1003
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel

    Genki

    Adds to Maxx:
    • Convenience
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System
    • Dimensions
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9800
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Location: ?
      • Display Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Instrument Cluster Head Up Display
      • Number Of Display Screens: 1
      • Touch Screen Display
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
    • Weights
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1022
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 86
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Two Tone
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 86
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Two Tone
    Removes from Maxx:
    • Dimensions
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9400
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    • Weights
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1013
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
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    2016 Mazda 2 Towing Capacity

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    2016 Mazda 2 Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda 2

    The most fuel efficient Mazda 2 is the Maxx with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.5L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 4.9L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mazda 2 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Neo with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.5L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 5.5L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Mazda 2 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Mazda 2?

    The Mazda 2 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2016 Mazda 2 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mazda 2?

    The Mazda 2 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Mazda 2 FAQs

    The cheapest Mazda 2 is the Neo that starts from $14,990.

    The most expensive Mazda 2 is the Genki that starts from $24,080.

    The best towing capacity of a Mazda 2 is 900 kg offered by the following variants: Neo, Maxx and Genki.

    The largest Mazda 2 is the Neo which measures 1695mm wide, 4320mm in length and sits 1470mm tall.

    The most powerful Mazda 2 is the Maxx which has 81kW of power from its 1.5L Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The Mazda 2 is built in Thailand and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mazda 2 is the Maxx which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Mazda 2 uses Unleaded.