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The low-cost hatchback and sedan lineup picks up minor changes, although prices are yet to be locked in.
The 2022 Mazda 2 hatchback and sedan range has been updated for the new model year, with the addition of a mid-tier G15 Pure SP trim level.
The existing G15 Pure, G15 Evolve, G15 GT Hatch, and GT Sedan variants are almost completely unchanged, however rear seat belt reminders now come standard across the line-up in accordance with new local legislation.
Meanwhile, the new G15 Pure SP (shown below) – which sits between the G15 Pure and G15 Evolve – picks up black 16-inch alloy wheels, chrome exhaust tips, exterior highlights, black mirrors, and a black grille as standard. Inside the cabin, black upholstery with red trim completes the look.
The 82kW/144Nm 1.5-litre Skyactiv-G four-cylinder petrol engine is retained as the sole powertrain, and can be paired to a six-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission.
Automatic emergency braking, rear cross traffic alert, and blind spot monitoring come standard on all versions of the Mazda 2.
Eight colours are available across the range: Platinum Quartz metallic, Sonic Silver metallic, Deep Crystal Blue Mica, Jet Black Mica, and Snowflake White Pearl Mica are no cost options, while Polymetal Grey metallic, Machine Grey metallic, and Soul Red Crystal metallic can by had for $495.
The 2022 Mazda 2 range will go on sale before the end of this year, with pricing to be announced closer to showroom arrival. Currently, the G15 Pure sedan and hatch both start from $20,990 before on-road costs.
2022 Mazda 2 G15 Pure standard features:
- 15-inch alloy wheels
- Headlamps (LED)
- Power mirrors (body coloured, electric folding)
- Seat trim: Brown/black cloth
- Front seats with: height adjustment (driver) and seat back pocket (passenger)
- Rear seats with: 60/40 split fold backrest
- Air-conditioning
- Cruise control
- Leather-wrapped: gear shift knob, handbrake handle and steering wheel
- Power windows
- Tilt and telescopic adjustable steering wheel
- Trip computer
- Vanity mirrors (front)
- Wipers (front) 2-speed with variable intermittent function
- 7-inch full colour touch screen display (MZD Connect)
- Apple Carplay® and Android™ Auto
- Audio system with: AM/FM tuner, DAB+ digital radio and 6 speakers
- Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio capability
- Multi-function commander control
- Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- USB-audio input port (iPod compatible)
- Advanced keyless push-button engine start
- Airbags SRS: front (driver and passenger), side (front) and curtain (front and rear)
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
- Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
- G-Vectoring Control Plus (GVC-Plus)
- Hill Launch Assist (HLA)†
- Parking sensors (rear)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)†
- Reverse camera
- Smart City Brake Support-Forward (SCBS-F) with pedestrian detection
- Smart City Brake Support-Reverse (SCBS-R)
2022 Mazda 2 G15 Pure SP standard features (over G15 Pure):
- Black 16-inch alloy wheels
- Black exterior mirrors
- Black painted grille
- Chrome exhaust extension
- Black Cloth upholstery (with red trim)
2022 Mazda 2 G15 Evolve Hatch standard features (over G15 Pure):
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- LED daytime running lamps
- Headlamps auto on/off function
- Auto-folding exterior mirrors
- Shark fin antenna
- Chrome exhaust extension
- Seat trim: Navy blue/black cloth
- Active Driving Display
- Single-zone auto climate control
- Satellite navigation
- Rain-sensing front wipers
2022 Mazda 2 G15 GT Hatch standard features (over G15 Evolve Hatch):
- Blue grey leather with grey Grand Luxe® synthetic suede
- 360° View Monitor
- Advanced keyless entry
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)†
- Front parking sensors
2022 Mazda 2 GT Sedan standard features (over Pure):
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Daytime running lamps (LED)
- Headlamps auto on/off function
- Auto folding exterior mirrors
- Chrome exhaust extension
- Blue grey leather with grey Grand Luxe® synthetic suede
- Active Driving Display
- Single-zone auto climate control
- Satellite navigation
- Rain-sensing front wipers
- 360° View Monitor
- Front parking sensors
- Advanced keyless entry
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)
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