7.8
2024 Mazda 2 G15 Pure manual review
Mazda's ageing little hatchback is a neat little car for first and last car buyers, if you can live without the latest and greatest tech.
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Max Davies
Mazda Mazda 2 vs MG MG3 Comparison
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Based on the Mazda Mazda 2 G15 PURE
Based on the MG MG3 ESSENCE
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
44L
233 to 238 km
45L
302 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year - 10 year
warranty
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MSRP
$22,870 - $28,070
$16,490 - $18,990
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CarExpert's Take
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just look at that face
- Super easy to drive
- It's manual!
Misses
- Tiny boot
- Second row is underdone
- MZD infotainment is dated
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Decent drive
- Upmarket interior, tech
- Heaps of active safety tech
Misses
- Thirstier than expected
- Controls lack intuition compared to rivals
- No wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$595)
- Metallic Paint (+$300)
Colours Available
Pastel Yellow and Dover White non-metallic finishes are standard.
The following metallic finishes are optional:
- Black Pearl
- Sloane Silver
- Diamond Red
- Brighton Blue
- Hampstead Grey
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECT DIRECT INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1496 | 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 81kW - 82kW | 82kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 142Nm - 144Nm | 150Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 10.5 | |
