Mazda2 2020 - Is Right-Sizing Right For You? (ENG) - Test Drive and Review

Mazda2 2020 is a face-lift of the fourth generation of the Japanese supermini. In some markets Mazda2 is called Mazda Demio, and in North America Mazda2 is the new Toyota Yaris (former Scion iA). At first glance Mazda2 looks pretty much the same as the 2015 model, but many subtle changes have been made to the exterior, as well, as the interior, suspension, and engines. On the outside the refreshed Mazda2 gets a new grille, new headlights (including matrix LEDs in some trims), new tail lamps. For years Mazda talks about "right-sizing", meanwhing choosing the right engine for a car, instead of downsizing to meet laboratory test results. Therefore the 2020 Mazda2 is still powered by a 1.5 litres Skyactiv-G engine, 75 or 90 hp. Gone is the 115 hp engine. The 1.5 90 hp with a manual gearbox is a microhybrid. All cars now get a 6-speed manual instead of a 5-speed in the pre-facelift model.

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Starting price: 14 200 euro
As tested: 23 000 euro

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[Pelasgos]

One thing is sure. This one is much more reliable than any turbo of this segment. And you can use your hand to downshift which is much fan due to the excellent gearshift.

[zoranpantic]

I don't get you people. Have you ever driven NA engine in your life? It is difficult to shift gears and it is difficult to shift fast?!? NA engines are pure pleasure to drive, shifting gears is what makes driving fun (engaged) and although this car is not pretending to be the race car it is still great car for a driver. If you expect to accelerate in 4th gear then you should go to automatic and let the gearbox do all the work for you.

[TheSarinaide]

I ended up going with one trim down from the top spec GT model, which is basically everything minus blindspot monitoring and similar type features. I was going to go with a CX3 but felt I don't want to get a lower tiered CX3 as the features are very cut down.

I feel if you are a car reviewer the engine could seem a little light but when you drive it, it is quite lively and I test drove a Toyota Corolla Hatch, Polo, 208 non GT line (allure) and even up to Haval H2's, Kia Sportage and Toyota CHR. Overall the 1.5l naturally aspirated engine feels pretty lively.

[jdmguy]

The 2 remains a great B segment product and I'm pleased Mazda continue to resist bolting turbo chargers to their engines. However, I am disappointed with this new facelift models front end looks. Its less sporty and cheeky looking than the pre facelift.

[LukaFontain]

The current 1.0l turbo Fiesta and Polo with the same power output as this Mazda take longer to get to 60, and use more fuel in the real world. Why does every car review slam the approach to this engine design?

[PaulHojda]

Holy crap, 136km/h at only 2250rpm in a petrol car with no turbo??? WTF MAZDA, you gave this car the gearbox from a diesel!

[ygeia_trws]

New car and new 90 hp engine! What a better way to re-welcome Mazda in beautiful sunny Greece!! (they were off during the crisis years...)

[nintendoatarikiller]

You don't need any fancy gadgets. Put your car keys in a faraday bag.

[hrvojepetric]

I really don’t understand. People complaining about downsizing, and when they need to downshift with a stick, they cry like a baby... “buhu, I needed to use 2nd gear”.
Tired od that, tbh.

[morishogo]

You have to lock the car 2 times and activate theft mode. Mazda have it. Thief can't get out from the car if he gets in without Mazda key. And the thing with gears that you can go in 2nd and 3rd gear so high it great for overtaking. And no it doesn't need turbo! because of turbo it would only have higher consumption gas and oil and less reliable/durable

[TubesWidener]

Great review as always. Which you like more as a whole? This mazda2, Seat ibiza, or the 208? I need to buy a small one for city driving. Thank you

[martindunford]

Great video as
ever...I love my old tsr2 but marek is bang on re the new one....so gutless that fourth gear is essentially redundant!

[kienfung]

Remove the turbo from a downsize engine, and it's still a 1.0 3 cilinder that depends on a turbo. Luckily Mazda use Normal size engine, less torq in the lower revs? Luckily Mazda gearboxes is one of the smoothest.

[andrewlittlecott]

Had a Fiesta 1 litre turbo. Hated it. Half the car compared to the Mazda 2.

[lucaflaccop.]

Great review!! Thanks for sharing J&K Limited looks interesting, I will definitely look in to it:)

[mariannasamara]

Hello, nice video. I was wondering, does the car let you adjust the steering wheel in any position you want? Thx.

[estebanposadaduque]

.... *Mazda Colombia also offers it in SEDAN cabin : lots of boot space : 410 lts ... also a plus : very low gasoline consumption ...

[pedroguimaraes]

It looks duller and less sporty then the pre-facelift. My brother was in love for its design inside and out in 2015, but after the test drive he had 2nd thoughts. It was too cramped, too noisy, too harsh, the engine (same as in the video) was too gutless, specially for a high compression direct injected 1.5. To make any progress at all was needed to overrev it everywhere. He bought the Hyundai I20 1.25, despite being slow as well and the interior being less interesting, the Hyundai is far roomier, was cheaper, has lower road tax and insurance, is much more quiet and confortable and it pulls better in low revs wich means he doesn't need to rev it so much just to keep up with traffic.

[iluvhou]

@ 8:16 - 8:29 please educate me, is this a negative or harmful? Thank you.

[Neatspejamasis]

Decent looks, interesting naturally aspirated engine.
If you want to protect your car from thieves, just buy French or Italian car. Nobody steals them:)