Mazda 2 Hybrid with a new look

The Japanese automaker has refreshed its Mazda2 Hybrid – with a new look and new equipment.

Looking at the press documents confirms the first hypothesis: Therefore the first full hybrid from the Japanese Technically nothing has changed. The Mazda2 comes unchanged with one 1.5 liter three cylinder with 68 kW/92 hp and 59 kW/80 hp electric motor so. That together gives without change System output of 85 kW/116 HP, which is quite enough for the daily use of a compact model. What has changed, however, is the interior appearance – with new monitors and larger displays – and especially the exterior. The Mazda 2 combination Thanks to the new grill, it fits better in the Mazda family and therefore strengthens the image of the brand.

The face of the brand has been modified

Brand new: front of Mazda2 Hybrid Image: © Mazda

So it is not surprising Jo Stenuit, Design Director Mazda Motor Europe, at the presentation of the facelift talks at length about the importance of faces. Recognizing, classifying and ultimately recognizing faces is important for people to assess their peers and know how to deal with them – and where that person belongs. “It’s the same with cars show the face of the brand and their front“, explains Stenuit and makes it clear from the nature of the grill with its five corner sections, the design of the lights and lines, how the Mazda family looks. And yes, the new Mazda2 Hybrid matches that. new front and new bumpers even more clearly.

The facelifted hybrid now also offers interior features larger displays on the dashboard. The instrument cluster behind the steering wheel is either seven or 12.3 inches tall, depending on the equipment line, and that too. Multimedia-Show in der Mitte now available with a nine or 10.5-inch display. This is also due to further modifications; The original three lines of equipment have now become five. In terms of price, the Mazda2 Hybrid starts with an already well-equipped package A basic model for a net of 21,000 euros and Prime Line, which is the most expensive option Homura Plus, the actual amount is 27,618.66 euros pulse. Almost everything that the options list offers is included, only the metallic painting is an additional fee.

Rear view of the Mazda2 Hybrid. Photo: © Mazda

Low consumption

The new Mazda2 Hybrid dashboard. Photo: © Mazda

Inside of Driving practice has not changed. Hybrid It chews without noise and comes out of the quark wellwhen you press the accelerator pedal. It really doesn’t take much to get the car, which weighs around 1.2 tonnes, up to speed. This is how he creates From zero to 100 km / h in 9.7 seconds, the top stops at 175 km / h. The car shows itself as very raw. Depending on the equipment, Mazda specifies a range of 3.8 to 4.2 liters for use according to WLTP. City values ​​of 4.1 and 4.2 liters – for the luxury version of Homura-plus, ie the version in which everything is included.

Mazda2 has room for five peopleit sits well in the back too still comfortable for tall people with many bedrooms. The trunk carries 286 liters of cargo. If you travel with two people and fold the back seat, you can increase the amount of 3.94 meters long, 1.75 meters wide and 1.51 meters high car to 935 liters. Mazda also holds importance to the fact that now there is one Six-year or 150,000 km warranty on a new car he gives.

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