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2022 Mazda 2 line-up revealed

Mazda’s small car gets updated for 2022

2022 Mazda 2 G15 Pure SP
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Snapshot

  • 2022 Mazda 2 specifications announced
  • New SP variant offered with black exterior trim
  • Pricing to be announced in the coming months

The 2022 Mazda 2 has been updated for the new year, with the small model gaining additional safety equipment and a new sporty variant.

Mazda has added the G15 Pure SP to the Mazda 2 range, building on the G15 Pure with black exterior highlights, 16-inch alloy wheels, and contrasted with red in the interior.

All variants now have seat-belt reminders, alerting the driver to potential occupants in the back row.

Buyers have the option of eight paint colours, with a new metallic platinum quartz being added. While sedan buyers can also choose a metallic polymetal grey for an additional $495, which was previously only available on the hatch.

The 2022 Mazda 2 will go on sale in late 2021, with pricing set to be announced in the coming months.

2020 Mazda 2
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2020 Mazda 2 G15 GT pictured.

Features

Mazda 2 G15 Pure

LED headlights
Power folding mirrors
Cruise control
Leather steering wheel and gear-shifter
Power windows
7.0-inch infotainment touch screen with bluetooth, DAB+ digital radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Reverse camera
Keyless push-button engine start
Rear parking sensors
15-inch alloy wheels.

Mazda 2 G15 Pure SP (in addition to G15 Pure)

Six-speed automatic transmission
Black exterior mirrors
Black painted grille
Chrome exhaust tip
Black cloth upholstery with red trim
Black 16-inch alloy wheels.

Mazda 2 G15 Evolve Hatch (in addition to G15 Pure SP)

LED daytime-running lights
Automatic headlights
Auto-folding exterior mirrors
Chrome exhaust tip
Navy blue/black cloth trim
Single-zone auto climate control
Satellite navigation
Automatic front wipers
16-inch alloy wheels.

Mazda 2 G15 GT Hatch (in addition to G15 Evolve)

Blue-grey leather with grey synthetic suede
360-degree cameras
Keyless entry
Radar cruise control
Front parking sensors.

Mazda 2 GT Sedan (in addition to G15 Pure)

LED daytime-running lights
Automatic headlights
Auto-folding exterior mirrors
Chrome exhaust tip
Blue-grey leather with grey synthetic suede
Auto climate control
Satellite navigation
Automatic front wipers
360-degree cameras
Front parking sensors
Keyless entry
Radar cruise control
16-inch alloy wheels.
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Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy

The 2022 Mazda 2 range is powered by a 1.5-litre non-turbo petrol four-cylinder engine, producing 82kW and 144Nm.

Power is sent to the front wheels through either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission, with claimed fuel consumption of 5.4L/100km and 5.3L/100km respectively.

Dimensions

As a 1050kg hatchback, the Mazda 2 measures in at 4065mm long and 1495mm tall, while the 1060kg sedan is 4340mm long and 14700 tall. Both are 1695mm wide.

Mazda 2 hatchback owners get 250 litres of luggage space, with the sedan offering 440 litres.

2017 Mazda 2 pricing and features
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Safety

The 2022 Mazda 2 comes standard with six airbags (front, side, and curtain), and has a five-star ANCAP safety rating from 2015. Also standard are the following safety features:

Blind-spot monitoring
Lane-departure warning
Lane-keep assist
Hill start assist
Rear cross-traffic alert
Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection
Reverse autonomous emergency braking.

Warranty and servicing

Servicing intervals for the 2022 Mazda 2 are every 12 months or 10,000km – whichever comes first. Services cost between $315 and $345 for the first five intervals.

Mazda offers a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty.

Availability

The 2021 Mazda 2 will go on sale towards the end of 2021.

Ben Zachariah
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