An update for the Mazda2 has been revealed for the Japanese Domestic Market, with an Australian adaptation expected to follow in the next 12 months. It used to be called the Mazda Demio in Japan but for the update it switches to the Mazda2 badge, like in Australia. For the […]
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Mazda plans showroom-wide electrified options, rotary returning
Mazda has previously hinted that it might use a rotary engine as a range-extender for future electric vehicles, but now the company has confirmed it is happening. Like many carmakers, Mazda is planning to launch electrification options for its vehicles in the future. More specifically, it wants to offer electrified […]
2017 Mazda2 update now on sale in Australia
Looking a buying a new compact car? Mazda Australia has just announced a string of updates for the introduction of the 2017 Mazda2 range. Mazda is boasting the new model as being the first car in its class to be available with blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. These technologies […]
Mazda plans racing concepts for 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon
Mazda is planning to unveil a handful of sporty concepts at the 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon, showing off the racy potential of some of its mainstream models. The company is using the Mazda2, Mazda6, CX-3 small SUV, and the new MX-5 to show presence at the event. All four come […]
2015 Mazda2 Maxx sedan review (video)
When it comes to aesthetics, small B-segment sedans are the automotive equivalent of those deformed fish creatures you might find in the Mariana Trench. Usually designed from the outset as a hatchback, a boot is generally tacked on to a cab-forward design, with the resulting afterthought looking unbalanced, under-tyred and […]
Mazda2, Mazda CX-3 awarded 5-star by ANCAP, Audi TT only 4 stars
In the latest round of ANCAP crash testing, the new Mazda2 and CX-3 have been awarded a full five-star rating, while the latest Audi TT fell short and received four stars. The new Mazda CX-3 was under some criticism recently for receiving only a four-star European NCAP rating. Now the […]
Mazda2 update on sale in Australia from $14,990, sedan variant added
Following the introduction of the cute new Mazda2 hatch in November last year, the sedan variant has now been added to the range. The Mazda2 sedan is available in only two trim levels, including the base Neo and mid-range Maxx, while the flagship Genki can be had in hatch form […]
2015 Mazda2 on sale in Australia from $14,990
The all-new 2015 Mazda2 has been launched in Australia, bringing a fresh new design to the popular compact, with more advanced technology and increased engine power. Three variant grades are on offer, including the Neo, the Maxx, and the Genki. Each are available with either a six-speed manual or six-speed […]