Launched in Malaysia final December as a 2024-year mannequin, the newest Mazda 2 facelift is in truth the Japanese B-segment mannequin’s second, after the first facelift that made its debut in 2019.
In Malaysia, the 2024 Mazda 2 continues to be provided in sedan and hatchback varieties, and is priced at RM108,670 on-the-road with out insurance coverage (with an additional RM500 premium should you go for the Soul Crimson Crystal paint end), or RM5,000 greater than its earlier replace for Malaysia in 2020.
Powertrain for the totally imported, CBU Thailand duo continues to be the Skyactiv-G 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol engine, producing 114 hp at 6,000 rpm and 149 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. These outputs are despatched to the entrance wheels through a six-speed Skyactiv-Drive computerized transmission with handbook override and steering wheel-mounted shift paddles. Additionally within the powertrain function set are GVC Plus, and auto start-stop idling.
The examples we have now photographed listed below are within the colors unique to their bodystyle, that are Airstream Blue for the hatchback, and Aero Gray for the sedan. On the outside, the up to date entrance fascia sees the applying of a brand new grille with a honeycomb insert with purple accent and a black encompass, located above a reprofiled decrease consumption.
On the rear, the hatchback differs from the sedan in sporting slimmer, barely asymmetrical decrease trim therapy courtesy of the purple accent mirroring that in entrance, whereas the alloy wheels for each sedan and hatchback bodystyles share an up to date 16-inch wheel design in a two-tone end. Tyres proceed to be Dunlop Enasave EC300+ items, in the identical 185/60R16 measurement as earlier than.
Right here, each sedan and hatchback variations are specified within the 1.5G trim degree, which brings LED headlamps that now include computerized performance, together with rain-sensing wipers and auto-folding exterior facet mirrors. Taillights and rear foglamps proceed to be bulb-type items, and the rear finish will get 4 parking sensors.
The inside of the newest Mazda 2 facelift is basically carried over by way of total design, with the slight asymmetry persevering with to function courtesy of the slim-line air-conditioning vent on the centre-passenger facet, in distinction with the opposite three vents that are round items, this time with their inside rings in purple.
The 2-thirds width dashboard trim piece is now up to date to make use of a black suede-like material, which can be used on the door playing cards and seat upholstery panels. For the latter, the perforations in a purple distinction color is positioned off-centre.
For the motive force, the instrument cluster reverts to an earlier configuration that’s the analog speedometer which takes centrestage with the tachometer relegated to the left digital show enclosure, built-in with the gear place show. Reverting to this instrumentation additionally signifies that the head-up show from the sooner 2020 facelift isn’t any extra, although what consumers will get as a substitute is cruise management.
The inclusion of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is carried over from the mannequin’s first facelift, proven by means of the identical seven-inch touchscreen in a gloss black encompass as earlier than, foregoing the bigger eight-inch items of its bigger siblings. Audio is by a six-speaker setup.
Now, the charging and twin USB retailers have been relocated upwards with the omission of the optical disc drive, releasing up area at its base forward of the gearlever. Behind this, the infotainment controls and twin cupholders stay in tandem as earlier than.
For security equipment, the Mazda 2 facelift sedan and hatchback proceed to make use of two airbags, whereas lively security consists of ABS, EBD, brake help, DSC, traction management, all-seat seat belt reminder and emergency cease sign. New help options right here embody hill launch help and a walk-away locking perform.
Exterior colors for the 2024 Mazda 2 facelift in Malaysia are Soul Crimson Crystal, Platinum Quartz and Snowflake White Pearl for each sedan and hatchback, with Soul Crimson Crystal being a RM500 premium choice. As talked about, Airstream Blue – alongwith Polymetal Gray – are unique to the hatchback, whereas Aero Gray is a sedan-only choice.
Every buy of the 2024 Mazda 2 comes with a five-year, 100,000-km guarantee in addition to free upkeep, whereas Activ-e window tint movie could be optioned for an additional RM1,900. What do you consider the newest replace to the Mazda 2 vary? Tell us within the feedback.
2024 Mazda 2 1.5G Excessive Hatchback
2024 Mazda 2 1.5G Excessive Sedan
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