THE FUN OF DRIVING RETURNS

A newly developed, compact 6-speed automatic transmission that achieves excellent fuel economy, a direct feel similar to that of a manual transmission, as well as smooth and powerful acceleration.

The All-New Mazda2 adopts MacPherson struts in the front and a torsion beam suspension system in the rear that is light weight and offers advantages in terms of packaging. Including standard SKYACTIV Chassis technology such as an increased caster trail and angle, and a repositioned rear suspension mounting point, the suspension adopts front and rear dampers with a friction control function and other refinements to achieve both nimble driving performance and ride comfort.

A quicker steering gear ratio makes the steering wheel on All-New Mazda2 more responsive. It also adopts a rigid steering mount for the first time on a Mazda passenger car to improve linearity as well as overall steering system rigidity. 

The brake system employs ventilated discs in the front and drum brakes in the rear. They deliver more linear and precise control characteristics, along with greater operating ease and braking power.

The All-New Mazda2 is equipped with Mazda’s i-stop idling stop system which helps deliver smooth stopping and starting along with excellent fuel economy. 

The system automatically stops the engine when the driver presses the brake pedal and stops the car. When subsequently releasing the brake to move off again, fuel is injected directly into the engine’s cylinder and combusted to automatically restart the car in approximately 0.35 seconds. 

The further evolution of the All-New Mazda2 allows the system to operate at lower water temperatures after the engine is started than on previous iterations. This makes it possible to use the idling stop system sooner after starting the engine and improves real-world fuel economy numbers.

For display and operation systems, the new Mazda2 adopts Mazda’s HMI based on its Heads-up Cockpit concept, which was first employed in the Mazda3. The Active Driving Display is positioned on top of the meter hood, a seven inches centre display is mounted on the dashboard, and the commander control is positioned atop the floor console. 

The new meter cluster design features a round analogue meter in the centre, flanked on the left and right by a pair of wing-shaped digital displays. On the high-grade specification new Mazda2, a tachometer with an integrated digital speedometer in it is placed in the centre. The other grades place a speedometer in the centre and a digital tachometer in the display wing on the left. 

Surrounded by a metallic ring and featuring an elaborate three-dimensional dial face, the centre meter creates a sporty, high-quality design.

The All-New Mazda2 adopts MZD Connect on selected grades, the new-car connectivity system that was first introduced on the new-generation Mazda3. 

This system is safe and simple to operate and allows easy access to internet connectivity and social networking services that today’s customers consider essential, even when in transit. It responds to a wider variety of needs by greatly improving the convenience of functions that require Bluetooth® connectivity, such as hands-free phone operation, the delivery of short text messages, and internet radio including Aha™ by HARMAN. 

By supporting the ongoing evolution of communications equipment on both the hardware and software levels, this innovative platform ensures that customers always have access to the latest services without swapping out any hardware.