Mazda 2 customers now have a choice of two diesel powertrains (1.4 68ps and 1.6 90ps), and two generous equipment levels (TS2 and Sport) – with three-door and five-door hatchback body styles. With a CO2 rating of only 112g/km – qualifying for Band C and an annual road fund licence of just £35 – the new Mazda 2 1.6D Sport delivers an unrivalled, class-best blend of performance and fuel economy.
It accelerates to 62mph in just 11.4 seconds and achieves 67.3mpg (combined cycle) and well over 50mpg (55.4mpg) in the official urban cycle test. The new 1,560cc diesel engine features four-valves per cylinder and delivers 90ps at 4,000rpm with 215Nm of torque at just 1,750rpm, driving the front wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.
Topping the 2009 range, the new Mazda 2 1.6D Sport (from £12,817) gains new projector type sports style headlamps for a more distinctive appearance. Inside, it has dark cloth door trim inserts and black-out instruments to enhance its sporty appeal. Standard equipment (above the TS2) includes: 16-inch alloy wheels, Sports Styling Kit, Dynamic Stability Control, Traction Control System, front fog lights, dusk sensing auto-lights and rain sensing auto-wipers, electric rear windows (5dr only), ’trip computer, speed alarm, two additional audio speakers (total six) and climate control air-conditioning.
For drivers in search of even greater fuel economy, the Mazda 2 1.4D TS2 achieves 68.9mpg (combined cycle), matches the 1.6D Sport around town (55.4mpg) and reaches 62mph from standstill in 15.5 seconds. This model’s CO2 rating is 107g/km which qualifies it for a Band B road fund licence.
For 2009, Mazda 2’s generous standard equipment levels were upgraded even further. Mazda 2 1.4D TS2 (from £11,153) features include: 15-inch alloy wheels, six airbags, air-conditioning, remote central locking with deadlocks, electric front windows, driver seat height adjust, CD radio with auxiliary (AUX) input jack and four speakers, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, a leather steering wheel and gear knob, body coloured electric folding door mirrors, 60/40 split rear seats and a Thatcham Category 1 alarm plus immobiliser.
The Mazda 2 5dr achieved a 5-Star Euro NCAP crash test safety rating and the 3dr model benefits from the same level of safety design, engineering and equipment – its structure redesigned to provide extra resistance to side impacts while accommodating 220mm longer front doors. Mazda 2 breaks the industry trend for increasing weight and size with each successive replacement model. It was 100kg lighter than the previous model, thanks to Mazda’s ‘gram strategy’ diet, and the use of lightweight ultra-high tensile steels and new technology – leading to excellent fuel consumption and low CO2 emissions.
By adopting clever packaging solutions for its smallest car, Mazda ensured that the interior offers excellent passenger space for its compact exterior size, plus a competitive boot volume. Every Mazda 2 still has 250 litres of cargo volume in the boot which can be expanded to a maximum of 787 litres by folding down the rear seatbacks.
The Mazda 2 cabin design meets the demands for practical storage compartments, especially those of younger customers. Storage includes a glove box with an open magazine rack. A floor console between the front seats has two cupholders and a tray behind them for items as large as a handbag, whilst the front door pockets allow storage of a 0.5-litre bottle and an A4 atlas.
Customers can choose between nine exterior colours – two solids (Brilliant Black and True Red), three mica colours (new Passion Orange, Aurora Blue and Metropolitan Grey) and three metallic finishes (Icy Blue, Spirited Green and Sunlight Silver) as well as a sporty pearlescent colour (Crystal White Pearlescent). Inside, both body styles are finished in two interior colours – Black (TS2) or Black Sports (Sport) upholstery.
For more information on the Mazda 2 Range or to arrange a test drive call Mazda Darlington on freephone 0800 980 4532 or Mazda Durham on freephone 0800 980 4535.