Relative bargain
Mazda announces what the new Mazda 2 should cost in our country. It is slightly more expensive than the version before the facelift, but compared to many competitors, it is now quite affordable.
Unlike many other renewal rounds, the new Mazda 2 is easy to distinguish from its immediate predecessor. Depending on the version, Mazda gives it a striking grille finished in body color and often very colored hubcaps. Caps yes, and with that the most eye-catching changes are actually for the cheaper versions. In terms of engines, we have it easy today, because the Mazda 2 is available (at least apart from the completely different Mazda 2 Hybrid) only with a 90 hp 1.5. However, a vending machine is available at an additional cost, which costs €3,000 extra. With that in mind, we will limit ourselves to the prices of the manual model from now on.
The renewed Mazda 2 is available from €21,290. The Centre-Line (photo 1) is available for that money, recognizable by the ‘grille’ largely painted in body color and ditto hubcap finish. Please note: this applies to the optional colours. Only with the basic color Arctic White is the grille black, while the hubcaps here are ‘just’ finished in silver.
For that thick 21 grand, Mazda immediately offers a very decent standard equipment. For example, every ‘2’ gets LED headlights with headlight washers (!), four electric windows, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, air conditioning and cruise control. Climate control and heated seats are available at extra cost, in a package that costs €1,500. For €22,790 there is a fairly complete car and that is simply favorable compared to many competitors. For example, an Opel Corsa costs at least – without options – €23,349, a Peugeot 208 €24,050. Ford asks at least €26,245 for a Fiesta and Volkswagen goes all out: you can’t get a Polo for less than €26,890.
If you want more luxury at Mazda, you can upgrade to an Exclusive-Line (€25,290, photo 2), a Homura (€24,290, photo 3) or a Homura Aka (€26,290, photo 4). The Exclusive-Line offers more comfort with climate control, seat and steering wheel heating, light metal, keyless entry and lane assist and can optionally be equipped with, among other things, adaptive cruise control. The Homura is a bit cheaper and has a somewhat sportier design, with a mesh grille and black light metal. If you want to combine the luxury of the Exclusive-Line and the sportiness of the Homura, you end up with the Homura Aka.
The Mazda 2 is not only for sale, but also available through Private Lease. Mazda offers that from €369 per month. You can always check whether that is a good offer in the AutoWeek Private Lease Comparator.
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