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Prices: £13,795-£17,995
Engines: 1.5-litre petrol (74, 89, 113bhp)
Trims: SE+, SE-L+, SE-L Nav+, Sport Nav+, GT Sport Nav+
Economy: 47.9-49.6mpg
CO2: 111-127g/km
0-62mph: 9.0-11.3 seconds
Youthful looks, a sporty drive and great build are the Mazda 2’s calling cards. The firm’s smallest car is also packed with tech and has great engines. It’s a fine package, if not quite as practical as the class best.
Still, the 2 gives the Ford Fiesta a run for its money for thrills, with sharp handling, accurate steering and a low driving position. The 1.5 SkyActiv-G petrol engines need revs, but long gearing makes motorways a breeze.
Inside, the Mazda offers space for five, a great driving position and well-placed controls. It’s a five-door only, so access is easy, but boot space is average for the class.
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Engines: 1.5-litre petrol (74, 89, 113bhp)
Trims: SE+, SE-L+, SE-L Nav+, Sport Nav+, GT Sport Nav+
Economy: 47.9-49.6mpg
CO2: 111-127g/km
0-62mph: 9.0-11.3 seconds
Youthful looks, a sporty drive and great build are the Mazda 2’s calling cards. The firm’s smallest car is also packed with tech and has great engines. It’s a fine package, if not quite as practical as the class best.
Still, the 2 gives the Ford Fiesta a run for its money for thrills, with sharp handling, accurate steering and a low driving position. The 1.5 SkyActiv-G petrol engines need revs, but long gearing makes motorways a breeze.
Inside, the Mazda offers space for five, a great driving position and well-placed controls. It’s a five-door only, so access is easy, but boot space is average for the class.
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