Featuring a new, more sophisticated design, new Skyactiv-Technologies and enhanced i-Activsense safety features, an upgraded version of the company’s popular B-segment hatchback, the Mazda2, will go on sale throughout Europe in early 2020.
The latest evolution of KODO design awards the new Mazda2 greater styling prestige through the purity and dynamism of a minimalist aesthetic. The width, stability and elegance of the car’s sculpted form is further enhanced by new high-gloss painted 16-inch alloy wheels.
On board, materials and colour schemes have been carefully chosen to create a high quality, harmonious cabin environment. In-cabin quietness has reached new levels – Mazda’s research into NVH resulting in a new approach to the control of sounds entering the cabin to provide a ‘higher-quality’ quietness for all occupants.
Comfort and convenience on board has been improved through the availability of a heated steering wheel, an auto-dimming rear view mirror, and the support for both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto by the Mazda Connect infotainment system.
The latest developments in Mazda’s Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture have also been applied to enhance the Jinba Ittai driving experience. A new front seat design offers ideal occupant posture to minimise fatigue, enhance the feeling of connection with the car and make driving easier and more comfortable.
The suspension systems have been revised to realise smoother vehicle movements for a more comfortable ride, and G-Vectoring Control Plus (GVC Plus) has been adopted to make vehicle handling more stable and safer.
The updated Mazda2 will be available with a choice of three front-wheel drive powertrains, all featuring Mazda’s Skyactiv-G 1.5 litre petrol engine: 75hp and 90hp variants with six-speed manual transmissions and equipped with the Mazda M Hybrid system, and a 90hp unit paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.
The Mazda M Hybrid system combines electric motor assistance with recovered energy recycling to both boost engine torque and improve fuel efficiency whilst offering a smoother driving experience.
An expanded range of advanced safety features now includes LED headlamps fitted as standard across the model range, and the optional availability of Adaptive LED headlights, a Lane-keeping Assist System (LAS), TSR (Traffic Sign Recognition) and a 360 degree monitor.
Offering superior styling, finish quality and ergonomics, the updated Mazda2 combines fuel economy comparable to a hybrid car with true Jinba Ittai performance and handling.
