Mazda 2 2020 review

[@magicalwonton4806]

Might sound weird but I just love Mazda’s LED headlights, they’re incredibly bright and focused, cutoff line is neat, just gives you so much confident driving in the dark.

[@chasingcars]

They're a good, bright light!

[@petterforsberg2911]

Thanks for a great review. I have a 2015 myself, 1.5 skyactiv 90 hp with the 6-speed automatic transmission. We bought it as a complement to our big Ford minivan. The Mazda 2 is one of the best car I have owned. First, it is super economical in all ways. It has low tax, low fuel consumption (5.4 litres per 100 km), 10-year warranty. Second it is a real pleasure to drive for its size. A lovely engine and automatic that loves to be revved and runs really quick with a wonderful sound. Or, when you just cruise, it is smooth and super quiet. The comfort is great, noice and vibration harshness is definitely OK, it is super easy to drive and everything you touch feels light but solid. Petter, Sweden

[@chasingcars]

Thanks for your comment, Petter. Glad to hear you are enjoying the car and picked out similar points - it's a lovely little engine!

[@ristekostadinov2820]

This is the only subcompact car with nice interior that don't cost ton of money like the Audi A1 (well specced), other brands doesn't offer nearly as much interior quality as the 2 cars that i've mentioned.

[@Dinac-m5t]

suzuki swift is bigger inside and no less of a car... personally i hate the round button where it is and this bmw style screen.. i dont care much for leather except on the seats... AAAND mazda 2 is..... uglier

[@sharfraz6482]

@@Dinac-m5t Mazda 2, uglier than a suzuki swift!?

[@Dinac-m5t]

mazda 3 is beautiful

[@leightaylor806]

That car is one of the most reliable and owner friendly cars to buy and own in the U.K. People love it and I think it would be ace to own one and drive it enthusiastically

[@RandomUser-dt9vs]

Leigh Taylor i think you mean Japan

[@leightaylor806]

Yeah, maybe Japan too. People in the U.K. love the Mazda 2 it makes for really affordable motoring plus it's really fun to drive and doesn't cost much to own. Since its so reliable, people can sell them really easily. It is very well suited to the U.K.

[@zzz-pe3mp]

I'd take the M2 over a polo any day - probably get a solid 10 years with nothing but servicing - I'd love to see a polo do that.

[@Markuden]

Well I have a polo bluemotion from 2011 and I never had anything wrong with it. Almost drove 100.000km with the same tires. BUT I agree that small turbo engines have more chance of getting into trouble.

[@chasingcars]

As new car purchases, you certainly have decent peace of mind now that both makers have gone to a five-year warranty here in Australia.

[@bonzobanana1]

@@chasingcars I think if VW had to offer a 5 year warranty everywhere it might bankrupt them. A huge part of their profits is out of warranty spares. I personally see VW as a much inferior marque to Mazda based on engineering tolerances and long term reliability. Typically the best VW group cars for reliability are Skoda.

[@morishogo144]

@@Markuden lol 100,000km with same tires? Wtf

[@morishogo144]

@@bonzobanana1 go say this to Thomas on Autogefühl channel. Hate that guy, always comparing to his German brands and always saying German are better

[@romzen]

That price increase is absolutely worth it. You won't get a 1.5 liter 4 cylinder from the competition at this price point. You also won't get a naturally aspirated engine at from the competitors at all in any price range below 30k. Also the feature set is unmatched for the money. And on a more subjective note, I think this is the most beautiful car in the segment.

[@rpik69]

That’s why I bought it recently:)

[@bowlingaz]

@@rpik69 How are you getting on with it?

[@pb5x5]

Manual handbrake is a plus point.

[@Catris19]

I do agree on the issue with the driver's side pillar. It is very distracting and it cuts the view on tight turns. Once or twice driving down a mountain I seriously could not see the car on the opposite direction! I've had a Mazda 2 since 2009 and for me this and the fact that it lacks power are the only real issues with it.

[@Alanovision]

To me this is more than enough for first car buyers because of its safety features, economic engine and good resale values.

[@chasingcars]

Agreed - the Mazda 2 is a great first car.

[@tmarkl3299]

It's a bit crazy to pay almost $30000 for a small car. My 2011 Mazda 2 cost $15000. It wasn't the high end one but still, income hasn't increased much in the last 9 yrs.

[@tmarkl3299]

I did love my car, it was the best car I have had maintenance wise.

[@MiguelLopez-fh7vx]

Yeah it’s a bit high, here where I live you get a rav4 for 30k

[@Highwind452]

I have a 2008 Mazda 2 Genki Model that I bought for $25000, had to pay for extras like reverse park sensors. I told myself I'd never pay that again... But it has been such a reliable car that I would like an upgrade. There's a used 2019 Genki model for $20000 with 20000km and I'm thinking it's not that much more for a brand new 2020 model. I don't know what to do 🤔😔

[@xshadowscreamx]

It’s all that new safety tech they put in.

[@user-cm3db5cg5m]

Looking at the comment of how expensive this car is when priced at $27k, in malaysia this car cost at rm100k when our average salary is 2k to 3k 🥱🥱🥱

[@Aliancey]

I bought a 2021 model Mazda 2. A good car but the flat external review windows don't give me confidence that I can see as much traffic around me as the convex mirrors on my Getz did. The blind spot makes me nervous sometimes when changing lanes as the design and thickness of the rear quarter panel on the blind side obscures the driver's vision more so than my Getz.

[@johnrobboe9103]

The Mazda 2 has a very dangerous blind spot.

[@letsseeif]

Thanks for your very good review. I hear that in 2022, the Mazda 2 will become something of a Toyota/Mazda Yaris, & one can only hope that the price doesn't become sky high too. Albeit, as of Dec '20, the A$ is currently very high which just might transfer to buys, but i wouldn't bet on that either.

[@gordonclark7632]

I have been looking at reviews of both the Mazda 2 and Kia Picanto as a city drive for my wife. There are differences in equipment but to find rear drum brakes on the Mazda and rear discs on the Picanto spells cost cutting to me. As you commented on, no centre armrest at that price point again speaks of cheap. So far, I can't make up my mind. 5 year warranty - 7 year warranty. Maybe in future reviews you could comment on servicing costs?

[@sidwhittington9846]

i drive a kia picanto brilliant for city driving but nothing more than that imo

[@gordonclark7632]

@@sidwhittington9846 I got my wife the Kia Picanto GT line for my wife and it is ideal for her local driving. As you say brilliant for city driving but it is painful on a longer run.

[@ErosMorelli]

The new Mazda 3's have gone down so much in price now. I would defs go for a 3 instead 🙂

[@chasingcars]

You'd have to closely line up the pair.

[@decordesignz]

Not around here☹️

[@burns0100]

You get more features in this top line Mazda 2 then the comparably priced Mazda 3. Pricing from Mazda in Australia is about equal.

[@morishogo144]

Wait for new Mazda 2 2021-2022

[@dominicmota5564]

I have the first Mazda 2, less than 2 months the power steering failure and need to wait a month ship parts from Japan they say this is very rare sorry about this, also every time park the car in a slope location the car made a special noise and the service center guy told me this is normal for Mazda 2 &3 , at that moment they don't have cap price service so the first service almost cost me $400 , consumer always have a good memory so I go to Subaru and Mitsubishi I feel they better after sale service.

[@chasingcars]

What year is that car?

[@dominicmota5564]

@@chasingcars around 2007

[@kristianturner6871]

Capped price servicing has only short term benefits. The Mazda price promise of steady service costs is much better if you keep the car long term which most Mazda owners do. And a first service for the “current” Mazda 2 is now under $300 which id say is definitely keeping the consumer in mind

[@jamesheggie1854]

Great review mate, and yes it's a lovely little car with pleasant details. I do however believe the price increase well affect the sales of this popular small car. Like you I was disappointed that it didn't come with a centre armrest as that's almost an expectation these days. I have previously owned a 2007 Mazda 2 and it was a fabulous car and it still is as my mum now drives it and it still performs very well. In terms of choosing a Mazda 2 over a VW polo I'd take the Mazda every time.

[@chasingcars]

Thanks a lot, James.

[@stephengriffin4990]

Great review huge money for top of the range thank you for mentioning the noise factor a bug bear of mine with a lot of cars here.

[@chasingcars]

No worries, Stephen.

[@mnelson311]

I love this car in the form of a 2019 Toyota Yaris in the U S. Here you have it for $19,000 US, with tax and destination. Wonderful to drive and to look at. We can't get the Mazda face on it, but the Toyota version is super nice too.

[@malcolmscott4150]

I like the 2 but at this price a new or nearly new 3 is better value surely with better refinement and NVH but a G15 Pure manual would be fun and I’m glad Mazda still offering a manual transmission

[@chasingcars]

Agree - but we couldn’t live with the Pure’s plastic wheel and shifter. Things you touch constantly!

[@XB75015]

Same configuration in France: Eur 23,850 msrp or Aud 39,792. I don’t know where they are made, but it must be far with high shipping cost. €23/25k is the price for a compact in Europe. With the existing crisis, maybe a 20% discount is easy to get.

[@chasingcars]

European car pricing seems very unusual for low end cars!

[@jesserowlingsify]

I'm not sure why you'd spend $27k on this car. It's not that it's bad... but I don't feel as though it's a value proposition for a car like this. What are you really missing over the cheaper versions? Or a 2 year old one? The infotainment certainly doesn't persuade one to buy a newer Mazda 2 over an older one - it's looking very dated. Interior luxury shouldn't matter that much on a city car therefore you shouldn't pay for it, and if you want to take this on long road trips... you really should get a slightly bigger car with a longer wheelbase and more weight. So, I'm not really sure who this car is for? I agree that the chassis and engine are good for the class though. But it hasn't changed much in 10 years...

[@chasingcars]

The hike in the price - largely thanks to the depreciation of the Australian dollar against the Thai baht - doesn’t help much.

[@SB-ed4gz]

I'd say it's worth it if you're the kind of person who pay a bit more for luxury texture. The platform is obviously old but considering how small Mazda is as a car company, it's fair to me. Moreover because it's old, the engineering must be matured and thus reliable.

[@gluesniff3r]

In general we spend so much of our lives working and so much time commuting, you start to notice the effects when you've lived with luxury and go back to an appliance on wheels. Depends car by car, model pricing ofcourse but it's always a worth investment.

[@franzchong5889]

Crazy money.If It has to be new It makes sense but I would personally scour over the used car classified at say places like Easy Auto Warehouse for any 2nd or 3rd generation Bigger Mazda 3's if you don't need all that modern technology and if it does not have to be new.2009-2014 or 2014-2019 models exist that for way less than this 2 although it's a full size bigger is generally way safer.I have a 2008 3 maxx that for a fraction of the price($7245 or just over three and a half times the price of a 2 Pure specified to the same things including automatic and alarm)if you can find one makes all these new age light cars look like kids toys.

[@kienfung3045]

Prefer a bigger atmospheric engine then a small lawn mower engine with a small turbo that only perform low in the rev range.

[@chasingcars]

Nice to have the option.

[@avenger271]

Great review John, with so many other cars in the market offering better value and appeal the Mazda 2 is way over priced @ $27,000.

[@barryjb]

For example?

[@gtibruce]

You may say that but if your an automatic convert these days which i am, with so much more traffic on the road here in the UK weighing up all the dubious alternative auto box versions out there ; you really cant beat the old tried and tested torque convertor boxes that this has!

[@nesrincambaz9213]

Whats the difference between Mazda 2 and Mazda Demio ? Great video btw!

[@chempis2225]

I Think its the same just that they changed the name to Mazda 2

[@BTP93]

If you're buying this car and plan on using the 360 degree camera, then you should DEFINITELY not be driving.

[@chasingcars]

Lol, true.

[@jeffmac7468]

Mazda should bring this car back to the states. Not everyone wants an SUV.

[@nextleveljourney6612]

You CAN - buy it in Puerto Rico (USA province) - be transported to FL= 500-750 dollars It WILL pass US regulations

[@Jarmundx]

IMO ge the cheaper base model with the manual even if its not the 2020 model year, 2018 onwards should be fine get one with low mileage/kilometers.

[@greenchutneyman]

Did they upgrade the rear drum brakes to disc brakes?

[@craigice9635]

nope

[@tristanyoung4161]

No And why Then You save a large amount in break repairing.

[@C.I...]

No need for them in a 1 ton car, really. Most of the weight is at the front, too.

[@franzchong5889]

@@C.I... I drove one of these as a loaner when my BK 3 SERIES 2 MAXX SPORT was in to get the drivers side windows electric motor fixed.was not that bad but driving with rear drums did not inspire me with confidence.it's nice enough alright but a chore on those longer drives.

[@campbellreither550]

Is the NVH issues a deal breaker? How much better has it become since launch?

[@chasingcars]

In this class, you're not expecting ultimate refinement so I wouldn't say so.

[@thedieselguy]

Ditch the five door setup , i want three door

[@realjohnboxall]

Another great review, thank you. However for that money, I'd buy an ASX.

[@chasingcars]

Thanks, John.

[@urabusliberty9258]

John Boxall the asx is even older

[@franzchong5889]

a BL OR BM 3 if it has to be Mazda with automatic and alarm from a car warehouse.if not then say a Corolla or a C12/C17 Pulsar or late model Impreza or I30 OR Cerato if one can be found the same way for way less.nothing earlier than a 2014-2016 where possible or at the latest a 2017.

[@michaellewis5218]

Are the safety features between the Mazda2 and the 2020 Toyota Corolla the same?

[@chasingcars]

The Corolla is superior - it has lane tracing assist, for one thing.

[@michaellewis5218]

@@chasingcars But that's in the more expensive Corolla model, correct? So they're not really comparable in price at all, they're both $27,000-ish, but that's the top Mazda2 model, while that's the base Corolla?

[@letsseeif]

At this elevated price, surely Mazda's been on 'too much red cordial' on this ancient forgettable car sans armrest.

[@chasingcars]

Haha, true, come on Mazda.

[@domzbu]

Another keyboard expert who hasn’t even driven the car

[@Simoss13]

I'm a littel disappointed on what you get on the Mazda 2. For about $5k more, you can get the CX3 top spec that has AWD and 2.0L engine just to highlight some points that value for the upgrade (there is ALOT more than those two on a CX3). I like a small car as I live near the city bt have to travel outside Sydney to visit family and want at least the power, performance and comfort to come with it. I am not buying a car as at now but in around 2/3 years, will get a 2020 model.

[@chasingcars]

Very good point, even if we prefer the driving dynamics of the lower hatch!

[@terenceting26]

I don't understand cars in this segment. If you only have $22k to $27k to spend on a car, why not get a second hand one for much better value? Like are there even any downsides? A 2 year old Mazda 3 would have all the specs this car has, plus more (electronic park brake etc), for the same or cheaper price! If you want low operating costs, the corolla has gone hybrid since 2016, it's capped servicing price is $155 less than Mazda2, and you get $100 rebate on road tax in Victoria. That's a saving of $250 a year plus you get a larger car. If you spend $1000 on fuel a year on a Mazda 2, you would only spend $650 on the corolla. Overall annual saving of $600, use it for 10 years and you save $6000, a quarter of your purchasing price.

[@chasingcars]

That would have to be a strong consideration - the main downsides being less remaining new car warranty and the loss of being the first owner, if that’s the sort of thing somebody cares about. Also potentially the lack of CarPlay / Android Auto.

[@franzchong5889]

@@chasingcars You can go way lower than that.I have seen advertised a lot of 2014 to 2016 3's Automatic,CD Player and decent specifications models all one has to add on is an alarm(I don't care for all that Apple Car Play and Android nonsense). four wheel discs,2.0l four's and you may or may not have a warranty on them.I have a BK 2008 SERIES 2 3 Maxx Sport that beats any 2 in terms of specifications,cabin space and performance(2.0l 108kw)I have an alarm,power windows and CD Player.Yes It's needed some work in the time I bought it using insurance payout money but for a fraction of the money of the new age light car I have a bargain.I am inclined to go for a BM model later on or maybe a last of the BL series.

[@Doraemon-tx5jl]

Expensive. Fun to drive car but is not a typical family grocery shopping car. It’s too small on truck space. Got a Honda City in my region instead.

[@burns0100]

Chuck the back seats down and enjoy double the space. It's a small car, it has to have some short comings.

[@morishogo144]

You should buy Mazda 2 2019 model or wait few more years because they will maybe make a crossover between the Mazda 2 and Mazda cx3

[@temwananinkana3419]

Why are used mazda 2s expensive? Can you take these on cross country journeys?

[@johnrobboe9103]

We cannot travel 30 miles without someone feeling sick.

[@blinks74]

so i just watched a dutch review and the man was talking about how quiet the cabin is even on the highway at 100km/h. and you're here telling us that the cabin is too noisy?

[@peterryan7827]

It has been suggested to me to change my honda jazz .2018 plate too but this, But for me, the overall shape, and design is a letdown. Excellent video but sorry not impressed, so not sure which to buy yet.

[@zaamuro8408]

Better of getting a Mazda 3 at this price

[@chasingcars]

It’s getting that way. Just avoid the base 3 with that below-par plastic steering wheel...

[@franzchong5889]

@@chasingcars seek out places like Easy Auto 123 for a mid spec most likely a maxx or maxx sport second generation or if lucky third generation model for thousands less than an entry level 2.if you add on whatever they charge for an alarm which is about $795 for a decent one and you are miles out in front in terms of overall costs.i have seen prices on much later ones than my 2008 Maxx.a really nice one in the four to twelve year old range is anywhere after depositing but adding on the alarm and putting it on the road is around the thirteeen to sixteen grand mark.I might sound cheap but I would not drive any kind of light car for my own safety.

[@terenceting26]

I own the 2019 Mazda2, the cabin is so noisy you would think you forgot to close the windows if you don't have music on.

[@chasingcars]

Refinement is better in the larger 3, for sure.

[@hokmo4890]

I have a 2017 model. First month of ownership, I have twice stopped the car, got around to the hatch to make sure it was closed. It was THAT bad!! Adjusting the catch did not help. Very disappointing.

[@mnelson311]

Sorry, I find the Toyota version (Yaris) very quiet except in heavy rain or on gravel.

[@morishogo144]

That is just not true. I have Mazda 2 and VW polo both 2019. And they are both quiet the same. I also measured DB and Mazda is even slightly better.

[@mbiroli]

That’s strage. I own a 2018 Mazda2 and road noise in the cabin is not that tragic. A lot of B-segment cars have much loudier cabins

[@mattede8744]

I bought a brand new Mazda 3 SP25GT in 2016 and had all the same issues back then. Wind noise. Always thought I had a window cracked open. Imitation leather seats that are uncomfortable on long drives. And don't forget, this is a GT. Why do car makers think your back seat passengers are 4 foot high contortionists that have armour plated arses. Don't get me started on i-stop. What pimply headed, pen pushing desk flyer came up with that one.

[@kylielee9214]

Sounds unhappy with your car? Would you like other model in Mazda?

[@mattede8744]

@@kylielee9214 No thanks. I've bought a Hyundai Santa Fe. No i stop and a full size spare tyre. Space savers should be illegal.

[@JikuBanik]

3:16 Those Green Socks on my HRD10+ monitor on full screen mode ! Dude, you're a presenter, you could have avoided those socks.

[@chasingcars]

The socks are cool. - Editor Tom

[@325bish]

I have a 2012 one

[@lukelawrence6007]

The new yaris makes this look old tho

[@chasingcars]

True! - but new Yaris is still a while off.

[@lukelawrence6007]

@@chasingcars yes ik can't wait for your review on it

[@C.I...]

Looks like a Fiesta merged with a K13 Micra.

[@zzyrax7938]

1:34 Guys fingers looks like the salad fingers guy

[@bradleybprentice1497]

I just sold my one year old top spec Mazda 3 SP25 with only 6,000 kms for AUD25k.

[@chasingcars]

Lot of car for that price!

[@mooncarvlog]

when you review a car, don't put a comparison in it. Review a car for what it is.

[@primopollastri644]

Il motore va tirato quando si fanno i test....

[@jeremywatson6321]

Way to expensive, I would brought one new if they were still 17k, don't care about the other features, I only would pay for reserve camera and cruise control but I could get that added later

[@naelhaikal4566]

For me..... Volkswagen polo is a much better choice

[@terenceting26]

Good looking but terrible value. For 27K a corolla hybrid sedan is much better. Fuel consumption is 35% better, larger boot, more spacious rear seating. I haven't seen another car without a centre console tbh.

[@chasingcars]

Just a shame those lower-spec Corolla sedans look so dowdy! The top-spec ZR sedan, frustratingly petrol only, looks the business.

[@franzchong5889]

@@chasingcars scouring a second hand yard for anything in the next class above is better than any of these new age light cars.Chances are it might be a 2013 to 2016 version of a small car or if lucky a 2017 with low mileage for age and you have to add on alarm and the like but you'll get something safe and half decent for way less.I look at all these people who buy this class of car and think in a few years time you'll be lucky to get out for anywhere between 35% and 45% of original prices new.

[@yadsingh58]

where is tom baker

[@chasingcars]

Always here, Tech Mech.

[@C.I...]

Fighting the Daleks, I think.

[@johnrobboe9103]

I have a 69 plate Mazda 2 and its the worst car I have ever owned. the car is too light and bobbles and shakes on the road, car has been checked and it has no faults. Its dangerous to use the screen when driving as all the controls are between the seats. Do yourself a favour and buy something else, especially if you suffer with travel sickness. A total waste of money.

[@converdis449]

I do love the Mazda product but they really messed this up. Both this and the CX3 are manufactured in Thailand for us so other than Mazda Australia’s greed..... for the age of the car the price never should of been stacked up so much. The GT for the price should of received a centre armrest both for the front and rear.

[@chasingcars]

True, though it's very much a factor of the precipitous fall in the value of the AUD compared to the THB over the last 2-3 years. What was meant to be a cost-saving decision based on the free trade agreement has turned a little sour due to currency depreciation.

[@b.g.theprinceofrp.3906]

Japanese absurdity, the car looks modern and inside it is a 2015 model. It loses to all cars in this segment in terms of equipment. No armrest, no electric handbrake. Adaptive cruise control, lane keeping. These are 4 reasons why I won't buy it.

[@tabo01]

that money, get a base civic

[@johnrobboe9103]

The Civic is a far better car, in fact a Honda Jazz is a far better car.

[@jwn851]

FIRST!

[@jwn851]

Hi John 👋

[@chasingcars]

It's a party in the comment thread already!

[@miatand1156]

Worth 12990 driveway. Looks cheap and mazda don't make reliable cars anymore. Add to that refusing warranty claims until you scream blue murder, then make sure your car is poorly treated and returned worse than when you leave it for fixes. I bought my mazda in 2016 and looking forward to updating to a Hyundai or Kia. My first mazda IS my last.

[@morishogo144]

Lol what are you talking about not reliable anymore. Mazda 2 is in top 5 in reliability, and Mazda 6 and Mazda mx5 is in top position

[@SG-sz5vh]

Nice but rather have the polo. Mazda’s infotainment is abominable!

[@chasingcars]

Would be great if they gave it the Mazda 3's new infotainment at some point. Next generation, I suppose.

[@kienfung3045]

Letting a car go only about the infotainment? That's a real shame.

[@morishogo144]

Polo sucks in every way

[@JimboJones99]

We miss Ed Sheeran.

[@chasingcars]

I'm here, in the comments. -Ed

[@JimboJones99]

@@chasingcars keep up the great work 👍

[@tonycoz2309]

Over priced.

[@domzbu]

“It probably knows better, let’s be honest” on gear selection..... so this channels viewers are all 80 year old grannies? But then you go on to talk about throttle adjustability on cornering...... FFS sort your reviews out. Also, you prefer electronic handbrakes? Weirdo