2015 Mazda2 Maxx Sedan Review – Nippy, Classy, And A Nice Little Booty
The skinny: Mazda’s classy little 2 four-door sedan adds extra space and practicality, is strong on features and drives with real ‘zing’.
The super-strong Mazda badge, SkyActiv drivetrain technology and capped-price service program adds to the appeal, as does the smart styling and miserly fuel consumption.
The Maxx version (tested here), although under $20k, comes with some style and quality touches like the MZD-Connect system and seven-inch colour touchscreen, that add an upmarket air to the interior.
The boot is vastly bigger than the hatch, but legroom remains limited – this is a small car afterall. We also think that providing just one rear-seat map pocket is a tad stingy; as is the lack of rear cup-holders. A sunglasses holder is also absent.
Vehicle Style: Light sedan
Price: $19,690 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 81kW/141Nm 1.5 4cyl petrol | 6sp automatic
Fuel Economy claimed: 4.9 l/100km | tested: 5.6 l/100km
OVERVIEW
They haven’t proven popular here, these small sedans. But Mazda is having a crack with the Mazda2 sedan, now selling alongside the very popular Mazda2 hatch.
Unlike some of its competitors though, the new baby Mazda is not a hatch with a boot welded onto the back.