Mazda 2 2024: All automakers nowadays must reduce vehicle emissions to comply with legal standards, but doing so is expensive. Since it wouldn’t have been financially feasible to integrate hybrid technology into the current Mazda 2 2024, particularly at this point in the model’s life cycle, the Japanese automaker has teamed up with Toyota to create its own hybrid Yaris. The end product is an affordable, well-respected hybrid hatchback that goes well with Mazda’s current lineup.
In the metal
The Mazda2 Hybrid gets minor cosmetic tweaks for 2024 to make it appear something different from the Toyota Yaris, but it still looks exactly like the Toyota. The iconic Mazda grille design is now featured on the front bumper, and the middle of the tailboard has a colour-coded garnish on the back.
The Mazda 2 2024 Hybrid hatchback has five doors a length of 3,940mm and a width of 1,745mm. Its small size belies its spacious inside, and its capacity to hold a considerable amount is reasonable. Even though there are just 286 litres of boot space, it is still a respectable amount, and the rear seats can be folded down to expand the load capacity to 935 litres for larger items. For the class, the rear passenger capacity is respectable but not very roomy. Three adults would be “cosy,” but two average-height adults could fit in. However, there are ISOFIX points on the outer rear seats, and the back doors open at an acceptable degree.
Mazda 2 2024 includes a nine-inch central touchscreen with DAB radio and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on all versions, with the top-spec Homura Plus model getting a slightly larger 10.5-inch display. The Homura Plus version also adds a 12.3-inch digital instrument screen, navigation, a colour head-up display, and voice recognition. A seven-inch digital speedometer is standard on the Homura grade. There is a good spread of physical controls inside the car, such as the climate settings and the various driver assistance functions on the steering wheel.
Driving it
The Mazda 2 2024 hybrid powertrain performs best in metropolitan or city settings. The 1.5-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine has a unique note and some personality. The way the engine and electric motor work together is the most amazing feature. They switch ways in a very subtle way that is often missed. When driving at lesser speeds, the Mazda will mostly use its electric motor to propel itself along. While its battery may not have a large capacity, it makes excellent use of what it does have.
With over two decades of research and development, Toyota’s hybrid technology is without a doubt among the best available. The CVT automatic has greatly improved over the previous model, conquering the elasticity issue that plagued earlier hybrids. It responds to driving inputs far more quickly than it did in the past, which gives the driver more confidence—for example, when making a sudden overtake or pulling out of a crowded intersection.
It’s also possible to see good fuel economy numbers without driving like a saint. Officially, it will consume 4.2 litres per 100 kilometres on the largest 17-inch wheels. However, even with some faster driving, we were still able to record 4.4 litres per 100 kilometres on a long test route that included a significant amount of high-speed highway. Even lower fuel consumption numbers are achieved with the 15- or 16-inch wheels on the Centre-Line and Exclusive-Line variants, respectively.
Aside from its fuel efficiency—or lack thereof—the Mazda 2 2024 Hybrid excels outside of urban areas. For a vehicle its small, the Mazda maintains its stability and surefootedness at higher speeds. There are no issues with wind or road noise, and when you take your foot off the accelerator pedal, even for a little minute, the car will turn off its engine to conserve gasoline and a green EV light will show on the dashboard. Additionally, a proportion of the total distance travelled that was powered solely by electricity may be seen on the display.
What you get for your money
The Mazda 2 2024 Hybrid’s Irish pricing has not yet been announced because the model is moving to a new grade structure. The base price of the current Mazda2 Hybrid is €27,800, while the highest model is €32,400. There will be four variations of the new grade structure: Homura, Homura Plus, Exclusive-Line, and Center-Line.
The Mazda 2 2024 Hybrid Center-Line model features an analogue speedometer, a reversing camera, air conditioning, black door mirrors, 15-inch alloy wheels, and halogen headlights. With its 16-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry and start, end-mounted parking sensors, dual-zone air conditioning, and blind-spot monitoring, the Exclusive-Line is more aesthetically pleasing.
Homura upgrades the vehicle with some finer features including wireless phone charging, LED lighting, 17-inch alloy wheels, and a seven-inch digital speedometer. However, you’ll have to go with the Homura Plus model if you want everything. This includes voice recognition, navigation, a 12.3-inch digital instrument display, a panoramic sunroof, a 10.5-inch touchscreen, and a colour head-up display.
A full complement of safety features is included as standard equipment on all Mazda2 2024 Hybrid models. Together with front, side, and curtain airbags, these features also include lane departure warning and lane maintenance assist, driver attention alert, adaptive cruise control, intelligent speed assistance, automatic high beam, hill launch aid, emergency steering help, and traffic sign recognition.
Summary
Particularly when it comes to safety and assistance features, the Mazda 2 2024 Hybrid is a well-rounded, well-equipped vehicle. Its well-known and superior hybrid system renders the vehicle reasonably priced to operate and maintain.
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