Back 2 basics! 2024 Mazda 2 hatch and sedan get more efficient engine as full pricing and specs for update confirmed, ready to order in Australia

The entry into one of Australia’s favourite car brands has gone under the scalpel for a facelift almost a decade into its current generation, with the Mazda2 having been updated with a fresh look.

With the hatch starting from $22,410 before on-road costs, Mazda has managed to keep pricing for its entry model relatively low for the segment. 

Only one grade and bodystyle are available in manual, the Mazda2 Pure hatchback which wears the aforementioned starting price, though its automatic-equipped alternative is $2000 more, and available in sedan form at the same price. 

Standard features for the range, which start in the Pure variant, include a 7.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, plus new auto headlights and windscreen wipers.

The whole range has also received a new bumper style at the front and rear, as well as minor interior styling changes.

The Pure SP, which starts at $25,210, gains a different styling kit that adds a body-coloured front panel to the grille, plus a carbon-look roof in vinyl. It also gains the ‘shark-fin’ roof aerial.

The Mazda2 Pure SP grade starts at $25,210.

The Evolve, which starts from $25,910, gains LED DRLs, with the mesh grille replacing the SP’s block colour panel.

Its upholstery gets red stitching, plus it scores more tech additions with Mazda’s active head-up driver display, traffic sign recognition and satellite navigation.

Finally, there’s the top-spec GT, from $27,610, which gains unique aero-inspired 16-inch alloy wheels, and a set of black leather-upholstered seats with synthetic suede and red trim.

The Mazda2 Evolve grade starts from $25,910.

A sedan is also available in GT specification at the same price and with the same features.

All versions of the Mazda2 feature the brand’s naturally aspirated 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, which makes 81kW and 142Nm when paired to the six-speed auto.

In Pure with the six-speed manual, the engine makes 82kW and 144Nm in its older tune.

Standard features, which starts with the Pure variant, includes a 7.0-inch touchscreen.

The reason for the small drop in power and torque for the auto, Mazda says, was to improve efficiency and drop emission outputs, down from fuel consumption of 5.3L/100km to 5.0L, and from 123g/km of CO2 to 117g.

The manual’s ratings remain unchanged at 5.4L/100km and 125g/km respectively.

The updated Mazda2 utilises the brand’s 'i-Activsense' safety suite, with 'Smart City Brake Support' for operating forward and reverse, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert across the range.

The updated Mazda2 is available to order now.

The Mazda2 has six airbags, plus ISOFIX anchor points and top tethers for child seats in the rear.

Mazda isn’t putting the hatch up for a new crash test rating by ANCAP, though its original rating from 2015 was a maximum five stars. Mazda says the new safety tech brings it up to date, plus the hatch is structurally the same as previously.

The updated Mazda2 is available to order now, with first deliveries commencing imminently.