Mazda 2 Mild Hybrid 1.5 litre review (Mk3) 2022 model year

The third generation of the Mazda 2 has been on sale since 2015 but with continuous revisions it easily keeps up with it's rivals and surpasses them in some ways. The mild hybrid system makes for slick gear changes, a useable stop start system and some of the best fuel sipping economy I have ever experienced from a petrol car. I highly rate this one.

Also available in automatic

Trim Levels:

SE-L 75PS
• i-stop (idling stop start system)
• 15” Silver alloy wheels
• Rear parking sensors
• Rain-sensing wipers
• LED headlights
• Halogen daytime running lights
• Electrically-adjustable, heated auto power-folding
mirrors
• Dusk-sensing lights
• Brown cloth with Black inserts
• Leather steering wheel and gear knob
• 60:40 split folding rear seats
• Front and rear electric windows
• Driver seat manual slide, recline and height
adjustment
• Passenger seat manual slide and height adjustment
• Climate control air-conditioning
• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
• Cruise Control
• Start / Stop Button
• Adjustable speed limiter
• 2x USB and AUX
• Steering wheel mounted audio controls
• Integrated Bluetooth®
• G-Vectoring Control Plus
• Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Traction
Control System (TCS)
• Front, side and curtain airbags
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
• Navigation
• Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™
• AM/FM/DAB radio with 6 speakers
• Multimedia Commander
• Mazda Connect with 7” Colour touch-screen

SE-L 90PS ADDS:
• Mazda M Hybrid (Manual transmission only)
• Advanced Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) (front only)
• Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
• Lane-keep Assist System (LAS)

SPORT 90PS ADDS:
• 16” Bright alloy wheels
• Signature LED headlights with LED daytime running lights
• Gloss black radiator grille
• Privacy Glass
• Shark fin antenna
• Chrome exhaust trim
• Blue Cloth
• Drive mode selection and paddle shift (Automatic models
only)
• Smart keyless entry
• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and wired Android Auto™
• Bright front bumper lower moulding
• Bright rear bumper moulding

GT SPORT 90PS ADDS:
• Reversing camera
• Blue / Grey leather with Black Granlux® inserts
• Heated leather steering wheel
• Colour Active Driving Display (Head-Up Display)
• Heated front seats

GT SPORT TECH 115PS ADDS:
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Adaptive LED headlights
• Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(BSM w/RCTA)
• Smart City Brake Support Rear (SCBS-R)
• Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
• 360º view camera

00:00 About the car and price
00:36 Engine
01:22 Seating position
02:34 Room in the back
03:08 Boot
03:30 Interior
04:30 Dashboard
05:25 Equipment
06:01 Storage
06:24 Pedals
06:55 Manoeuvring
08:51 Annoying cupholders
09:10 Easiest manual
10:12 Mild hybrid
11:10 Driving dynamics and launch
12:36 Motorway/Highway
14:42 Economy
15:53 Outro

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[stefandenic]

For folks that are thinking about buying the car (coming from the owner of one with 115hp 2022.model year):

Decent engine, quite nimble and really fast up until highway speeds, if you know how to drive natural aspirated manual. Very fuel efficient (average 5.3 l/100km in/out of city combined). Gearbox is a joy to use.
Seats and the rest of the cabin are outstanding, certainly the best in a car of that size and price. Relatively comfy ride.

Downsides - it has absolutely no noise insulation, loud at highway speeds. Installing some insulation in the trunk does improve upon that. A lot of wind noise. Lacks an armrest, although the one you can order through dealer is just fine (and really pricey). I was told the front brake pads are rather small and will need to be replaced often. Haven't seen any problem with braking so far.

Thanks for the review, it was very useful prior buying the car.

[joaochicarra]

I've a Mazda2... I simply love it.

[DMINATOR]

I still drive one after 5 years, and I don't think I can get anything better and comparable for what you get for the money.

[Sr]

I actually love your car reviews. Do more please !!! Stay blessed

[michaelarcher]

I liked your video of the Mazda2 so much, I went out a bought one 😅
Brilliant little car.

[dfaburst]

This feels like a channel with 500k subscribers, im hyped

[Revenga]

Here as a driving instructor looking to change my 2017 Fiesta, Appreciated the feedback for instructors. Will take a look at my local dealers!

Great content as always!

[bestbuildpc]

I got 1 Mazda 2 2022 1.5L 90HP. Amazing motor! really smooth! That ratio compression is crazy! Japanese people are clever!

[oddities-whatnot]

Ive seen these but knew nothing about them. Good review, its a quality interior, engine sounds good. Reliable brand as well according to surveys online. Nice.

[ygrydmx]

Thank you for reviewing this great mazda!! Please keep doing more reviews with Mazda! This will future be one of my car hopefully

[robertnicholls]

A superb informational review. I was torn between several makes, and subsequently I am in the process of purchasing a MAZDA 2 SE-L NAV model. Thank you very much.

[whyme]

I own this car and i especially like the suspension it's sporty and comfortable even 90hp is enough

[PascalDickhoff]

Since i recently got my license, I like to hear about how different cars are and what they offer. Your reviews are quality content!

[apn]

Many people will press the clutch and leave the car in gear at a red light which is probably why Mazda chose a less aggressive rev help in first gear. Great and thorough review btw.

[ce]

I love how detailed your review is, thank you

[chrisjhart]

You are the best reviewer I've seen. You cover all the points that people actually want!

[vimtocrazy]

I love mine . Quality vehicle, with Comfort, and economy .

[TRASHoftheTITANS]

Great video, Richard. I recently discovered this channel having followed ConquerDriving for a few years, and I'm really enjoying your reviews.
It's nice to see someone be so positive about the baby Mazda. I find most reviews fixate on the N/A engine, calling it "sluggish" and bemoaning the lack of a turbo. But they don't mention that the car is as light as a feather, and the engine has more torque than most NA petrols of its size. So although it might not be as easy to point-and-shoot as an EcoBoost, the car can definitely hold its own when driven properly. I've had a 2016 model for a year now, which replaced a Clio 1.5 dCi. Despite being a turbo diesel, and having the same power and more torque, it definitely took longer to get the Clio's lardy arse up to speed than it does in the nimble, revvy Mazda. The lightness also makes it much more fun to drive on the twisty bits.

So far, my only issues have been a parcel shelf peg falling off (probably my own hamfistedness), and the infotainment screen occasionally crashing in cold weather. Other than that, it hasn't put a foot wrong. I think I'm a Mazda convert - I'll definitely never go back to French anyway!

[CK-lckz]

thank god this has an actual handbrake and not those fricken e-brake ones. I hate them, too expensive to repair and I just prefer the actual feel of buttons and physical parts I can use myself in a car. Also real tactical volume button is there and so glad they have a real speedometer not the screens like everything seems to be going to. I'm going to get this car soon as it seems to be the last few on the market that are budget friendly, don't have a CVT and are actually built to last. Owned a Mazda 2 a few years ago ( and even the old 2002 323 Protege) and learnt to drive in the 2 and they were the best cars I ever had.