For The Mazda 2 is good fun to drive and it’s keenly priced. Running costs are affordable, too, and resale values are strong.
Against The 2 isn’t as refined as the best superminis and some of the cabin plastics are a bit dour.
What Car? says
A supermini that’s fun and affordable, but not quite as well-rounded as the class leaders.
Reader review rating
4.125
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There are 10 Mazda 2 versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
Mazda bucked the trend for ever-heavier new models with this version of the 2 supermini. Instead, the company trimmed the weight compared to the previous model to help with performance and economy.
The result is a range of small cars in three- and five-door forms that are affordable to buy, as well as enjoying low running costs thanks to excellent economy from the 1.3- and 1.5-litre petrol engines and superbly frugal consumption from the 1.4 turbodiesel.
The other big advantage of the 2's lighter weight next to most rivals is its excellent handling balance. This is a small car that is great fun to drive, even when just sloping through town traffic: there's a deftness to the Mazda missing in much of its competitors.
Only a shortfall in refinement holds the 2 back from even greater glory.
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