Review : Mazda 2 Hatchback

Car Review Mazda 2 Hatchback - The third generation Mazda 2 hatchback is the most stylish and distinctive offered by the company to British buyers. Mazda has been trying hard to improve the new 2's improvement levels, with various gasoline engine barely audible at idle speed.

Aside from the special Sports Launch Edition, commonly Mazda 2 range will consist of five trim levels, and all the basic restrictions SE model features a seven-inch color touchscreen and MZD Connect, a function that allows you to connect your smartphone to access various online services through car .

Engine capacity greater

Especially with gasoline motors, many car manufacturers are shrinking capacity of the machine and add a turbocharger to literally boost power up to the level of customers have become accustomed. Not Mazda.

Although the 1.5-liter, 104bhp diesel in the new 2 turbocharged, all petrol engines - also 1.5s - naturally aspirated and is offered in three power outputs: 74bhp, 89bhp and 113bhp.

Despite the relatively large capacity machines' with contemporary small hatchback standards, performance and economy in most cases overshadowed them from rival Mazda 2, thanks to pursue SkyActiv technology company - the name given to a series of initiatives to improve efficiency and save weight.

Put them into the context of efficiency, all Mazda 2s emits 117g / km of CO2 or less, while the most economical choice of engines still have official claims 56.5mpg.

Manual transmission fitted as standard - five-speed to low-powered petrols; six-speed to 113bhp and the diesel edition - although lighter six-speed automatic can be optionally mounted on 89bhp petrol engine.

Technology-laden specifications

Aside from the special Sports Launch Edition, commonly Mazda 2 range will consist of five trim levels, and all the basic restrictions SE model features a seven-inch color touchscreen and MZD Connect, a function that allows you to connect your smartphone to access various online services through car .

Upgrading the system further to include sat-nav is the SE-L Nav and Sport Nav models, while claiming that the new Mazda 2 is the first car in the small hatchback segment that will be offered with a head-up display systems are designed to keep your eyes on the road.

Mazda has divided the cabin into two distinct zones, with a view to minimizing disruption for drivers. Although the touchscreen and rotary controller is intuitive and easy to use mobile, they are also easily accomplished with the front passenger seat as well.

Quest for improvement

Mazda has been trying hard to improve the new level 2 that improvement, with various gasoline engine barely audible at idle speed. Caution has been taken to minimize all kinds of exterior noise entering the cabin, a sense of calm enhanced by the comfort-biased suspension.

Everything was well-assembled and strong in the cabin 2, although those who favor a soft touch plastics will be difficult to find.

This cabin is spacious too, is only available with a five-door hatchback bodywork and large, although access to the roomy boot space is interrupted by the high loading lip and narrowing the aperture.

Price Range : £11,995 - £17,395