Mazda2 Road Test

Published: 21st November 2003

Mazda2

What We'd Like To See

A light in the Glove box
Illuminated electric window switchgear

Build Quality

Mazda have created a supermini with the build quality of a much larger car. The materials used are very good and combined with Mazda's reliability and 3-year warranty the Mazda2 should wear well.

Value For Money

The Mazda2 1.6 Sport has excellent levels of standard safety equipment. ABS is standard on all but the entry level 'S' model and we feel that it should be standard throughout the range. Having said that the Mazda2 is well equipped and with prices ranging from £8,765 for the entry level 1.25 S to £12,000 for the 1.6 Sport it is also competitively priced.

Overall Opinion

The supermini market is extremely competitive and the Mazda2 stands out from the crowd with its dynamic looks, spacious practical interior and high standard specification. It was certainly a fun car to drive with excellent driving dynamics and superb road holding ability. The overall feel of the Mazda2 was reassuring and the build quality was in keeping with the rest of the Mazda family. It would be high on my shopping list.

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Mazda2 Road Test Conclusion
Performance
Ride and Handling
Ease of Use
Safety and Security
Comfort and Refinement
Interior Styling
Exterior Styling
In Car Entertainment & Navigation
Build Quality
Value for Money

Overall	70%

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