Exterior
Prices and Range
The Mazda2 supermini range features eight models across four trim grades: Centre-Line, Homura, Exclusive-Line and Homura Aka - the 2023 Mazda2 features a new grille, a sleeker bumper design, decorative dash panels and two exterior colours that make their Mazda debut on the supermini: Aero Grey and Air Stream Blue.
Engines and Transmissions
The Mazda2 is powered by Mazda’s 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated Skyactiv-G petrol engine, which is available with three outputs – 75ps, 90ps and 115ps. Centre-Line is offered with 75ps and 90ps, while Homura, Homura Aka and Exclusive-Line come with 90ps. Exclusive-Line has a choice of manual or automatic transmission, as does the Homura Aka 90ps. At the top of the range the 115ps Homura Aka is matched exclusively to a manual gearbox.
Design
Mazda’s designers have focused on new design features that give the different Mazda2 models a more distinctive appearance and there’s a wider choice of colour combinations across the four model grades. The Mazda2’s personality has been redefined with Centre-Line and Exclusive-Line focusing on a fun and casual nature, while the Homura and Homura Aka have been designed to give the Mazda2 a sportier look and character.
Front-end styling
Across all models the Mazda2’s new grille sees the signature Mazda wing surround pass behind rather than below the number plate, leaving space to accentuate the new sportier lower bumper trim and shape. Additionally, to give a sharper look, the signature wing grille surround cuts into the leading edge of the headlight rather than passing underneath, while asymmetrically placed colour accent tabs feature on the front grille and rear bumper across all models.
Centre-Line and Exclusive-Line grille
The Centre-Line and Exclusive-Line have a large coloured panel across the lower section of the grille, which gives the Mazda2 an unmistakable new look. With the aim of giving customers more colour combination choices, on Soul Red Crystal, Snowflake White, Platinum Quartz, Polymetal Grey and the new Air Stream Blue the grille panel is body coloured, while on Machine Grey, Deep Crystal Blue, Ceramic Metallic and the new Aero Grey colour, the grille panel is in Jet Black to give a smart contrasting look. Jet Black cars also have a Jet Black grille panel.
Engineering
The Mazda2 features a MacPherson strut layout at the front and a compact torsion beam axle at the rear. The electrically-assisted rack and pinion steering is geared for prompt responses to driver inputs and a tight 4.7m / 4.9m (15-inch tyre / 16-inch tyre) turning circle, while the powerful ventilated front discs and rear drum brakes have been recalibrated for a linear response.
G-Vectoring Control Plus
The Mazda2 features G-Vectoring Control Plus (GVC Plus) – the evolved version of Mazda’s GVC system – which uses the brakes to apply direct yaw movement control in addition to the previous system’s engine control. This enables the car to handle better in emergency avoidance manoeuvres and offers more confidence-inspiring controllability
Homura and Homaura Aka grille
The Homura and Homura Aka Mazda2 take a different approach and have been designed to be a more sporty interpretation of the Mazda2. Taking advantage of the Mazda2’s well-proportioned Kodo design and the new sleeker bumper design, the Homura and Hamura Aka have a black honeycomb grille with a red accent tab.