Mazda 2 Hybrid Review 2024

December 2021

Mazda 2 Hybrid revealed

The new Mazda 2 Hybrid goes on sale throughout Europe from spring 2022 and brings self-charging full hybrid powertrain technology to the Mazda model range for the first time. Based on the Toyota Yaris, the Mazda 2 Hybrid is a self-charging, full hybrid that combines a 1.5-litre 93PS three-cylinder petrol engine with a 59kW electric motor for a total system power of 116PS.

Mazda’s new hybrid will accelerate from 0-62mph in 9.7 seconds and returns a WLTP combined cycle fuel economy of between 70.6 to 74.3mpg and CO 2 emissions of just 93-87 g/km depending on the specification of 16” or 15” wheels.

The new Mazda 2 Hybrid is the latest outcome of a long-standing collaboration between Mazda Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation. It will be an OEM model supplied by Toyota Motor Europe, a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, and will be added to the Mazda 2 European line-up as Mazda’s own brand vehicle.

In the UK, the Mazda 2 Hybrid will be sold alongside the existing Mazda 2 hatchback.

February 2022

Mazda 2 Hybrid priced from £20,300

Pricing and specification for the Mazda 2 Hybrid has been announced. Arriving in the UK in May, and available to order now, the Mazda 2 Hybrid will be offered across three trim grades: Pure, Agile and Select with prices from £20,300.

Bringing self-charging full hybrid powertrain technology to the Mazda model range for the first time, the Mazda 2 Hybrid is a self-charging, full hybrid that combines a 1490cc 92PS three-cylinder petrol engine with a 59kW electric motor for a total system power of 116PS. The latest outcome of the long-standing collaboration between Mazda Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation, this Toyota Motor Europe OEM supplied model will be added to the Mazda 2 European line-up as Mazda’s own brand vehicle.

In the UK, the Mazda 2 Hybrid will be sold alongside the 2022 Mazda 2, giving customers in the supermini segment the choice of two distinct models, depending on their needs. The seven-model 2022 Mazda 2 range is priced from £16,575 to £20,945 all powered by the established 1.5-litre four-cylinder Skyactiv-G petrol engine.

Starting with the Pure grade, the Mazda 2 Hybrid is priced from £20,300 with all models powered by the same 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine and hybrid drivetrain. The £21,150 Agile grade adds 15-inch alloy wheels, reversing camera,8-inch colour touch-screen centre display and smart keyless entry. There’s also the option to add the £980 Comfort Pack which brings styling additions like gloss black bumper mouldings and a gloss black front grille with lower satin chrome surround. It also sees the addition of LED headlights and front fog lights, plus inside, the Comfort Pack adds sports style front seats with black fabric with synthetic leather trim, plus dual-zone climate control.

At the top of the three-model range, the Mazda 2 Hybrid Select features an extensive range of additional equipment which includes privacy glass, 16-inch alloys, power-fold mirrors, Qi Wireless smartphone charging and Blind Spot Monitoring with Parking Support Function to name just a few of the extra equipment items included in this grade. Across all model grades the Mazda 2 Hybrid is offered with a choice of seven colours.

With a combined power output of 116PS driven via a CVT automatic transmission, Mazda’s new hybrid will accelerate from 0-62mph in 9.7 seconds and returns a WLTP combined cycle fuel economy of between 70.6 to 74.3mpg and CO2 emissions of just 93-87g/km depending on the specification of 16” or 15” wheels.

At start-up the Mazda 2 Hybrid automatically runs in EV mode, offering smooth, seamless and quiet running on electric motor power in urban environments, with zero CO2, NOx and particulate emissions. During normal driving, power allocation is adjusted between the petrol engine and electric motor for optimum performance and the best possible fuel efficiency. During deceleration and under braking, kinetic energy is recovered as electrical energy for storage in the high-performance battery.

Battery power level is constantly managed via an engine-driven generator to remove any need to recharge the system from an external source. Although it is a compact B-segment vehicle, the new Mazda 2 Hybrid’s long 2,560 mm wheelbase offers comfortable accommodation for up to four adults, as well as 286 litres of boot space.