The 3rd generation Mazda 2 (2014-2025) has been a consistently popular choice in the highly competitive city car market – having competed with the likes of the Renault Clio, Skoda Fabia, Ford Fiesta and SEAT Ibiza.
It features Mazda’s KODO design and SkyActiv technology, with significant improvements in efficiency, safety and overall style from the 2nd generation (2007-2014). It remains an outstanding all-round compact hatchback, so a used Mazda 2 makes a solid choice.
Mazda 2 (3rd Generation) Trim Levels
For most of this generation’s lifespan (2014-2025), the trim levels were:
- SE-L
- Sport
- GT Sport
- GT Sport Tech
Mazda 2 SE-L
The Mazda 2 SE-L has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. It also comes with an engine start button and hill launch assist.
Mazda 2 Sport
The Sport trim is where the Mazda 2 starts to come into its own, with 16″ bright alloy wheels, front and rear bumper mouldings, a stylish shark fin antenna and keyless entry. The Sport trim also comes with side and rear privacy glass.
Mazda 2 GT Sport
The GT Sport trim comes with blue/grey leather seats with black Granlux inserts and a range of luxurious interior features, including heated front seats, a heated leather steering wheel, a crystal-clear colour HUD and a reversing camera.
Mazda 2 GT Sport Tech
The top-of-the-range GT Sport Tech has the 1.5-litre 115ps e-SkyActiv G and is packed with additional safety features, including front and rear parking sensors, adaptive LED headlights and a 360° camera, making it even easier to park.
2023 Trim Name Changes
In early 2023, the trim levels were renamed:
- Centre-Line (replaced SE-L)
- Exclusive-Line (replaced Sport)
- Homura (replaced GT Sport)
- Homura Aka (replaced GT Sport Tech)
Mazda 2 (3rd Generation) Engines and Transmissions
The 3rd generation Mazda 2 SkyActiv has a 1.5-litre four-cylinder SkyActiv-G petrol engine, in three different performance brackets:
- 115ps (GT Sport Tech)
- 90ps (GT Sport, Sport and SE-L)
- 75ps (SE-L)
For environmentally conscious drivers, the Mazda 2 offers good fuel economy and low emissions. The 90ps GT Sport, Sport and SE-L models’ CO2 emissions ranged from 107g/gm to 120g/km.
The 90ps comes with a choice of manual or automatic transmission, while the 75ps and 115ps engine are only available in manual.
Mild Hybrid Engine
Apart from the SE-L trim, all manual variants of the Mazda 2 3rd Generation feature Mazda’s SkyActiv M Hybrid (mild hybrid) system. This captures energy during braking and uses it to assist the engine, improving fuel efficiency and responsiveness.
There is no plugging in or charging required, and the mild hybrid engine with its integrated starter generator (ISG) delivers up to 60.1 mpg.
Exterior Design
The Mazda 2 3rd Generation features Mazda’s popular KODO-inspired design aesthetic, resulting in a sleek body shape with clean, minimal contouring. It comes in a range of colours, including Platinum Quartz Metallic – a unique gold-pearlescent finish.
From the SE-L trim upwards, there are additional exterior enhancements, including electric door mirrors and alloy wheels.
Interior Features
The interior of the Mazda 2 3rd Generation benefits from valuable technological features. Wireless Apple CarPlay (available on Sport trim and above) allows drivers to stay connected on the road through a number of integrated features:
- Use Apple Maps to get to your destination on time
- Make and receive calls, with full voicemail functionality
- Send messages directly from Siri on iOS
- Access your Apple Music library
- Calendar display
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