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 Volkswagen Polo Comparison
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Based on the Mazda Mazda 2 G15 PURE SP
Based on the Volkswagen Polo GTi
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
44L
233 to 238 km
40L
216 to 260 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year years/
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5 year years/
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MSRP
$22,720 - $27,920
$29,490 - $40,390
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lovely driving character
- Perky turbo petrol engine
- Interior trim is classic GTI
Misses
- Tight back seat
- Cheap finishes
- Pricing keeps creeping up
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECT DIRECT INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1496 | 999 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 81kW - 82kW | 85kW - 147kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4390 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 142Nm - 144Nm | 200Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1450 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 10.5 - 11.65 | |
