The fourth
generation Mazda2 has received a series of updates, meant to keep it at the
forefront of the still popular supermini segment.
Exterior revisions are modest, and will likely allow
it to fly under the radar, but the automaker focused on improving the
suspension and steering, thus delivering enhanced ride comfort and steering
response.
The additions include G-Vectoring Control
(GVC), which was first seen on the larger 2017 Mazda3, and is now standard
across the B-segment car. Other changes include revised door mirrors with
wraparound indicators, additional soundproofing, new seat fabrics, and a new
steering wheel.
The updated
Mazda2 also gets LED headlights, front fog lamps, and DRLs, auto power-folding
mirrors, new 16-inch alloy wheels, color head-up display, black leather seats,
7-inch touchscreen display for the infotainment system, climate control,
keyless entry, privacy glass, and other enhancements.
The range kicks off with the SE trim, powered by a
1.5-liter SkyActiv-G 75 PS petrol engine, which will become available at
£ 12,695 (US$ 16,256) in UK, when it goes on sale on June 1. The same unit is also
offered in the SE-L trim, but the SE-L Nav, Sport Nav and new GT trim get the
90 PS version, whereas the latest flagship GT Sport comes with 115 PS and a six-speed manual gearbox.