The Mazda2 supermini received its second facelift in January 2023 but the debut was then limited to the five-door hatchback which is the sole option in its home market in Japan. Now that the updated model launched in Thailand, we also got to see the Mazda2 sedan that benefits from the same styling and tech updates.
Predictably, the four-door model inherits the same redesigned front end, new wheel designs, and new exterior shade options (Aero Gray and Air Stream Blue) of the five-door hatch. However, the styling of the protruding tail is carried over from the 2019 facelift, which in turn featured minor changes on the bumper compared to the 2014 original.
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Both the sedan and hatchback variants of the smallest Mazda offering are available in two exterior styles – the Sport Design and the New Wave Design. The Sport Design is distinguished by the honeycomb pattern on the grille, the black-finished roof and mirrors, plus the 16-inch alloy wheels. On the other hand, the New Wave features a partly blocked and body-colored grille and a more playful design for the 15-inch wheels. Note that the Rookie Drive and Clap Pop special editions with eye-catching color combinations are only available in hatchback form.
Fewer things have changed inside the cabin. Equipment includes a small 7-inch touchscreen for the infotainment, automatic A/C, a wireless charging pad, a 6-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, and the i-Activsense suite with plenty of ADAS. The seats can be upholstered in black leather and suede, while the trim piece on the dashboard comes in different colors or in suede trim with red stitching (Sport Design).
In Thailand, the powertrain lineup of the Mazda2 comprises the 1.3-liter SkyActiv-G petrol with 92 hp (69 kW / 93 PS) and the 1.5-liter SkyActiv-D turbodiesel with 103 hp (77 kW / 105 PS), both mated to a six-speed automatic gearbox without a manual option. This means that Thai buyers don’t get access to the 1.5-liter mild-hybrid petrol that is available in other markets.
The facelifted Thai-spec Mazda2 debuted in a special event in the heart of Bangkok and is already available to order. Pricing ranges between 599,000-830,000 baht ($17,046-23,613) depending on the variant. This makes it more expensive than the rival Nissan Almera (Sentra) which also got its mid-lifecycle update last month.