Mazda 2

2020 Mazda 2 review

By David Bonnici and WhichCar staff13 Feb 2020

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Fun to drive; easy on fuel; auto braking standard.Small hatchback boot space; higher entry price than previous model

G15 Pure
Sedan
Price:$20,990
Body:Sedan
Fuel:Petrol
Transmission:6 SP Manual
Engine:1.5L, 4cyl Petrol
Seats:5
Safety Rating:
Fuel Economy:4.9 L / 100 km
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G15 Pure
Hatchback
Price:$20,990
Body:Hatchback
Fuel:Petrol
Transmission:6 SP Manual
Engine:1.5L, 4cyl Petrol
Seats:5
Safety Rating:
Fuel Economy:4.9 L / 100 km
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G15 Pure
Hatchback
Price:$22,990
Body:Hatchback
Fuel:Petrol
Transmission:6 SP Automatic
Engine:1.5L, 4cyl Petrol
Seats:5
Safety Rating:
Fuel Economy:5.2 L / 100 km
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G15 Pure
Sedan
Price:$22,990
Body:Sedan
Fuel:Petrol
Transmission:6 SP Automatic
Engine:1.5L, 4cyl Petrol
Seats:5
Safety Rating:
Fuel Economy:5.2 L / 100 km
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G15 Evolve
Hatchback
Price:$24,490
Body:Hatchback
Fuel:Petrol
Transmission:6 SP Automatic
Engine:1.5L, 4cyl Petrol
Seats:5
Safety Rating:
Fuel Economy:5.2 L / 100 km
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G15 GT
Sedan
Price:$25,990
Body:Sedan
Fuel:Petrol
Transmission:6 SP Automatic
Engine:1.5L, 4cyl Petrol
Seats:5
Safety Rating:
Fuel Economy:5.2 L / 100 km
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G15 GT
Hatchback
Price:$25,990
Body:Hatchback
Fuel:Petrol
Transmission:6 SP Automatic
Engine:1.5L, 4cyl Petrol
Seats:5
Safety Rating:
Fuel Economy:5.2 L / 100 km
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