Mazda2 – an automatic update
The significantly upgraded Mazda2 supermini range has gone on sale and now includes an automatic model. Mazda expects the new Mazda2 Automatic to prove so popular, particularly with Motability drivers and driving schools, that it will quickly become one of the best-selling variants of its acclaimed supermini range.
The Mazda2 has always been in demand from those who lease a car through the Motability Scheme, and the arrival of the Mazda2 Automatic will increase this trend. To build on the anticipated sales impetus, the Mazda2 Automatic will feature in Mazda’s special driving school programme, alongside the lower-medium sector Mazda3.
The programme is aimed specifically at the 17,000 qualified driving instructors who are self-employed or work for small driving schools across the UK. Anecdotal evidence suggests that many newly qualified drivers go on to purchase either new or second-hand a car similar to the one in which they received driving lessons.
The newly launched nine-strong line-up of three-door and five-door Mazda2 hatchbacks costing from £10,305 on the road offers customers a choice of three petrol and one diesel powertrains, and four generous equipment levels.
The petrol engine line-up features a 1.3-litre with power outputs of either 75ps or 84ps and a 1.5-litre 102ps. The diesel engine is a 1.6 litre 95ps. Trim levels are TS, TS2, Tamura and Sport.
New features appearing across the entire upgraded Mazda2 range deliver significant improvements to interior comfort, ride quality, handling and refinement.
About the author: Anthony Blascara is a writer and fan of the supermini.
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