7.5
2022 Mazda 2 review
The Mazda 2 is a city car stalwart that has gradually evolved since this generation first arrived in 2014. How does it stack up in 2022?
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Courtney Lorking
Mazda Mazda 2 vs Kia Rio Comparison
Mazda Mazda 2
Kia Rio
2023 Mazda
Mazda 2
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2023 Kia
Rio
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Based on the Mazda Mazda 2 G15 PURE SP
Based on the Kia Rio 85TSI COMFORTLINE
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
44L
233 to 238 km
45L
239 to 270 km
Warranty
5 year years/
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MSRP
$22,720 - $27,920
$19,690 - $25,590
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CarExpert's Take
Courtney Lorking
Contributor
Courtney Lorking drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp styling
- Playful handling
- Reasonable price alongside rivals
Misses
- Clunky infotainment
- Missing central armrest
- Starting to feel its age in places
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Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
- Premium Paint (+$520)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECT DIRECT INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1496 | 998 - 1368 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.4L, 1.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 81kW - 82kW | 74kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 142Nm - 144Nm | 133Nm - 172Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1500 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 10.5 | |
