Mazda 2

2023 Mazda 2 review: Full range detailed

The ageing Mazda 2 still has the goods in terms of good looks and drivability looks and is the only car in its class with a choice of hatchback and sedan body styles

Polo vs Swift vs Mazda 2: Finding 2020's best small hatchback

Can small hatches really offer a downsized version of the class above?

2020 Mazda 2 review

The Mazda 2 looks good, feels nice inside, and is more fun to drive than most city cars. Both the hatch and the sedan are very easy on fuel, and auto braking is standard.

Volkswagen Polo v Mazda 2 v Suzuki Swift v Citroen C3 v Skoda Fabia comparison review

To Volkswagen’s all-new Polo, mainstream and left-field rivals are just a light breakfast, right?

Suzuki GLX Turbo v Mazda2 GT comparison review

We pit the Suzuki GLX Turbo against the well-respected, but ageing, Mazda2 GT to see which of these zippy light hatches delivers the most for around $23,000-$25,000.

2018 Mazda2 GT Quick Review

The range-topping variant of Mazda’s light hatch offers a nimble ride in plush surroundings

2017 Kia Rio Si v 2017 Mazda 2 Genki comparison

Does the all-new Kia Rio have what it takes to beat one of the benchmarks cars of the light car segment?

2017 Mazda 2 Genki quick review

The Mazda 2 proves that light cars can be well equipped and fun to drive while remaining affordable.

2017 Kia Rio Si v Mazda 2 Genki light hatch comparison review

The all-new Kia Rio holds up well against most of its light-car competitors but how does it fare against the highly regarded Mazda 2?

2017 Mazda 2 Review

Small adjustments and smart equipment additions make the Mazda 2 a sweet package at a competitive pricepoint

2017 Kia Rio vs Mazda 2 vs Volkswagen Polo comparison review

We pit the all new Kia Rio city car in a virtual comparison with two of the most respected cars in its class.

Mazda 2 Maxx Sedan Quick Review

The sedan version of the Mazda 2 isn’t just an afterthought.

2015 Mazda 2 Genki Long Term Review

After a flotilla of sports and prestige cars, Inwood joins the mainstream.

2015 Mazda 2 Sedan First Drive Review

Mazda's mini sprouts a boot and cements its spot as the class player in the niche light sedan segment.

VW Polo v Mazda 2 v Renault Clio v Peugeot 208 v Honda Jazz v Suzuki Swift v Ford Fiesta v Toyota Yaris v Holden Barina comparison review

Nine feisty, funky and affordable hatchbacks duke it out for urban supremacy. Can our reigning champ and 2010 COTY winner Volkswagen Polo blitz this fresh field of contenders?

2015 Mazda 2 Sedan review

Mazda is having another crack at the languishing light sedan class, and the Mazda 2 Sedan brings more kit for its hatchback sibling as well

Mazda 2 Genki review

Mazda expects bigger numbers of its all-new sub-compact for 2015 to be parked in man-caves

First Drive: Mazda 2

Ponch gets an early taste of the all-new Mazda 2 in Japan

First Drive: Mazda2 prototype

Carey's sneak preview of bigger next-gen 2 reveals a potential light-car class leader

LAUNCHED: Volkswagen Polo

New-gen small car ponies up tiny turbo tech.

City Of Lights - Ford Fiesta LX vs Honda Jazz VTi vs Mazda 2 Neo vs Toyota Yaris YRS

We've established that Ford's globe-trotting Fiesta is a small car with sizeable talent. Time now to see how brightly it shines when facing its natural nemeses.

This week's Wheels - Ford Fiesta LX

Prized progeny of the blue oval proves good drives can come in small packages.

2009 Holden Calais review

Holden's new Active Fuel Management system quashes the notion that a big V8 equals big fuel bills. Our run from Sydney to Melbourne on one tank provides the proof.