

Josh Nevett
2026 Mazda 2 review
Pros
- Sweet driving dynamics
- Comfortable ride
- Smart safety systems
Cons
- Feels dated compared to rivals
- Hatch is less practical than sedan
- Expensive servicing
3 Months Ago
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 $24,400 for the GT.
There are 4 variants of the Mazda 2 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2018.
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 2018 Mazda 2 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed auto or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
Hatchback or Sedan
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
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Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed auto or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
Hatchback or Sedan
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
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The Mazda 2 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Neo and the most expensive being GT.


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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,060 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,695 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,400 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Mazda 2 Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.


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Mazda 2
The cheapest Mazda 2 is the Neo that starts from $14,990.
See all Mazda 2 PricingThe most expensive Mazda 2 is the GT that starts from $24,400.
See all Mazda 2 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Mazda 2 is 900 kg offered by the following variants: Neo, Maxx, Genki and GT.
See all Mazda 2 towing capacityThe 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.
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