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1 June, 2023
Small hatch upgrade for 2023
Mazda2 receives a facelift to give sales big boost as light cars bounce back
ONE of the country’s bestselling small cars – the Mazda2 – has undergone an extensive refresh.
Up front, the fascia has been adorned with a new black or body colour grille, while the addition of a sleeker bumper design creates a streamlined new look.
All Mazda2 hatchbacks also sport an asymmetrically placed colour accent on the front grille and rear bumper, enhancing the car’s youthful spirit.
Hatchback variants, as well as the top-of-the-line GT sedan, are treated to a redesigned rear bumper, which accentuates the two body styles’ profiles.
Two new paint schemes – aero grey metallic and airstream blue metallic – are offered for the first time, contributing to a ninestrong colour pallet.
Mazda2’s two most affordable grades – Pure and Pure SP – come with a number of bespoke features inspired by Mazda’s evolved Kodo design language.
These unique offerings include three coloured dash trim pieces finished in pure white, mirror black or mint, depending upon the external paint scheme.
The Pure SP ups the aesthetic stakes further with a black film over the roof.
Taking cues from the sporty Mazda2 Genki of a decade ago, the Evolve and range-topping GT variants have adopted a similarly dynamic philosophy.
Inside, the Evolve and GT are finished with a sharp black interior contrasted with red highlights extending to the seat stitching and air vent surrounds.
The GT takes it to another level with partial leather seats, a red and black dash, an all-new, aero-inspired multi-spoke alloy wheel design and polished, dual exhaust tips.
Barring the Pure, all grades come equipped with a streamlined ‘shark fin’ antenna, bolstering the Mazda2’s chic aesthetic.
“Mazda2 has always been a fan favourite for our newest road users and buyers who enjoy a premium product that also adeptly delivers on safety, quality, economy and drivability,” said Mazda Australia managing director Vinesh Bhindi.
The updated Mazda2 will go on sale in June 2023, with deliveries beginning in July 2023.
Sales to the end of March were up 23.1 per cent to total 1562, ahead of last year. It is second in the light car category behind MG MG3 (4397) with the Kia Rio third (1439) and Suzuki Swift fourth (1433).
All models are powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine.
Prices start at $22,290 for the Pure hatchback manual with the automatic $2000 extra. Pure SP auto-only is $25,090 The auto only GT is 27,490 and the Evolve is $25,790.
There are just two sedan models in automatic: the $24,290 Pure and the $27,490 GT. Call Westco Mazda for more details on 4020 8991.
