As a rule, Mazda styling stands out from the crowd, and on the Mazda2’s compact frame the brand’s flowing ‘KODO – Soul of Motion’ design language has a big impact.
The Mazda2’s exterior evokes a feeling of luxury with considered, easy lines. You’ll sense a stress-free driving experience, even before you get inside. The look and feel conveys a rich, worldly pedigree through each refined element. The meticulous styling highlights a wide stance, conveying both stability and elegance.
The Mazda2 offers a lot of soul in a compact package. From the push-start ignition, multi-function steering wheel, to Bluetooth and USB ports, the Mazda2 is designed to seamlessly fit in with your lifestyle.
Exterior updates
On the outside the Mazda2 has received some minor styling changes. The Mazda2 Active now has a solid black bumper while the Dynamic derivative now sports a solid colour-coded grille with a yellow insert.
The Mazda2 Individual now has a Honeycomb grille with a red insert as well as a roof wrap that further personalises this derivative. In addition, the Individual has new wheels: Black Metallic with Machining.
Furthermore, Mazda2 buyers have two new exterior colours to choose from: Air Stream Blue and Aero Grey.
Interior updates
Depending on the exterior colour, the Mazda2 Dynamic has a new selection of interior trim:
- White interior trim to go with exterior colours of Snowflake White pearl, Soul Red Crystal, Polymetal Grey, and Platinum Quartz.
- Black interior trim to go with exterior colours of Deep Crystal Blue, Machine Grey, Aero Grey, and Arctic white.
- Mint interior trim to go with the Air Stream Blue exterior.
The Mazda2 Individual now comes with interior trim that includes red stitching on seats and red bezels throughout.
About Mazda KODO design
KODO Design is Mazda’s way of breathing soul and personality into metal, wood and leather using traditional tools, outstanding craftsmanship and the passion of an artist. As with traditional Japanese crafts, we start with a simple, sculpted form and as we create, we design to achieve beauty without distraction or clutter.
We start every interior with one focus: connecting the driver with their car. We build every vehicle around the driver and engineer technologies with the driver in mind so that everything feels intuitive and effortless.
This approach employs advanced techniques to study how people move and react as they drive and bring engineers and designers together to design cockpits and interiors based on a human-centric approach. When driving feels natural and stress-free, it gives the driver maximum control, complete safety and the ultimate driving pleasure.
About Mazda SKYACTIV Technology
Mazda SKYACTIV Technology is an umbrella term for Mazda’s constant evolution in improving its vehicle technology to deliver excellent performance, lower emissions, and precise driving dynamics. This approach covers everything form chassis development to steering and fuel consumption. You can dig into to the SKYACTIV details here: https://www.mazda.co.za/why-mazda/technology/
The Mazda2 1.5l Active Manual includes the following:
- LED Headlamps
- Push start ignition
- Airbags SRS: Front (Driver & Passenger)
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
- Height adjustable seat – Driver
- Power windows (Front & Rear)
- Power windows one touch system (Driver)
- Rear seats with: 60/40 split fold backrest
- Multi-function steering wheel with audio controls
- Tilt & telescopic adjustable steering wheel
- Bluetooth® hands free system
- Remote central locking
- ISOFIX
- Front wiper intermittent: Adjustable
- Room Lamp (Front & Rear)
- Burglar Alarm
- AUX Jack
- Auto levelling headlamps
- 15″ Steel wheels (Black) with wheel caps
- Seat trim: Black cloth
- 4 Speakers
- Air-conditioning (Manual)
- 1 USB port
- Keyless entry
The Mazda2 1.5l Dynamic Manual & Automatic adds to the above with:
- 15″ Alloy wheels (Silver Metallic)
- Seat trim: Black cloth
- 6 Speakers
- Air-conditioning (Manual)
- 2 USB ports
- Keyless entry
- 7-Inch Display Screen
- Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™
- Commander Dial
- Auto dimming rear-view mirror
- Cruise Control
- Leather-wrapped: Steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped: Gear shift knob
- Leather-wrapped: Handbrake handle
- Airbags SRS: Side & Curtain
- Power fold mirrors
- Shark Fin Antenna
- Yellow decal (Front & Rear)
- Coloured interior panel
- MZD Connect System
The top of the range Mazda 2 1.5l Individual Automatic further adds:
- 16″ Alloy wheels (Black & Machining)
- Seat trim: Leather & Cloth combination
- 6 Speakers
- Air-conditioning (Automatic)
- 2 USB ports
- Smart keyless entry
- 7-Inch Display Screen
- Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™
- Commander Dial
- Auto dimming rear-view mirror
- Cruise Control
- Leather-wrapped: Steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped: Gear shift knob
- Leather-wrapped: Handbrake handle
- Airbags SRS: Side & Curtain
- Power fold mirrors
- Shark Fin Antenna
- Red decal (Front & Rear)
- Black interior panel with stitching
- MZD Connect System
- Auto fold mirrors
- Black outer mirrors
- Parking sensors – Rear
- Reverse camera
- Front rain-sensing wipers
- Headlamps auto on/off function
- Paddle transmission switches
- Wireless Charging
- Tail pipe fitting
- Head-up Display (HUD)
- Roof decal
- Dark rear door glass
Full Mazda2 specification
Please see the accompanying Mazda2 Specification Sheet.
Mazda2 Pricing
| Derivative | Excl Vat | Incl VAT |
| Mazda2 1.5L Active 6MT 5-Dr | R267,043 | R307,100 |
| Mazda2 1.5L Dynamic 6MT 5-Dr | R291,739 | R335,500 |
| Mazda2 1.5L Dynamic 6AT 5-Dr | R308,435 | R354,700 |
| Mazda2 1.5L Individual 6AT 5-Dr | R346,696 | R398,700 |
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