Mazda Australia has killed off another manual transmission option, this time in the form of the base Mazda 2.
Several models have lost the option of a do-it-yourself gearbox over the last few years, including the Mazda 3, CX-30, CX-3 and CX-5.
The BT-50 ute and MX-5 sports car are now the only Mazdas offered with a manual locally.
The Mazda 2 range has been consolidated from four trim levels down to two, with the Pure and Pure SP axed for the 2025 model year. As a result, the entry price has risen to $26,990 before on-road costs for the Evolve – up by $4120 over the outgoing Pure.
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2024 G15 GT pictured
Prices are also up right across the lineup, from $120 for the GT to $620 for the Evolve. Even in Evolve form, the Mazda 2 is now dearer than the new MG3 and Suzuki Swift Hybrid.
On top of a range restructure, the 2025 Mazda 2 has gained a pair of safety features – Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) and Smart Brake Support (SBS), the latter being a more sophisticated autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system.
The now base Evolve model also comes with new 16-inch black alloy wheels.
The Mazda 2 range is mechanically unchanged apart from the loss of the manual, and continues to be powered by a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2025 Mazda 2 G15 Evolve hatch | $26,990 (+$620) |
| 2025 Mazda 2 G15 GT hatch | $28,190 (+$120) |
| 2025 Mazda 2 G15 GT sedan | $28,190 (+$120) |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
| Specifications | Mazda 2 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L naturally aspirated 4-cylinder petrol |
| Power | 81kW |
| Torque | 142Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy | 5.0L/100km |
| Fuel tank capacity | 44L |
| Fuel requirement | 91-octane regular unleaded fuel |
| CO2 emissions | 117g/km |
Dimensions
Hatch 
Sedan
| Dimensions | Mazda 2 hatch | Mazda 2 sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4085mm | 4360mm |
| Width | 1695mm | 1695mm |
| Height | 1495mm | 1470mm |
| Wheelbase | 2570mm | 2570mm |
| Cargo capacity (VDA) | 250L | 440L |
Servicing and Warranty
| Servicing and Warranty | Mazda 2 |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 5 years, unlimited kilometres |
| Roadside assistance | 5 years |
| Service intervals | 12 months or 15,000km |
| Capped-price servicing | 5 years |
| Total capped-price service cost | $2184 |
Safety
The updated Mazda 2 no longer has a safety rating from ANCAP. It previously wore a five-star rating based on testing conducted in 2015, but this has since expired.
All models come standard with the following safety equipment:
- Autonomous emergency braking (forward, reverse)
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Rear parking sensors
- Reversing camera
- Adaptive cruise control (NEW)
- Traffic sign recognition
The G15 GT gains a surround-view camera and front parking sensors.
Standard Equipment
The Pure trim level has been axed, leaving just two model grades for 2025.
Evolve 
G15 Evolve highlights:
- 16-inch black alloy wheels (NEW)
- Power-folding exterior mirrors
- LED headlights
- LED daytime running lights
- Automatic headlights
- Rain-sensing wipers
- 7.0-inch infotainment screen
- Satellite navigation
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wired Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- Colour head-up display
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped shifter and handbrake
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment
- 6-speaker sound system
- Keyless start
- Power windows
- 1 x 12V outlet
- 2 x USB outlet
- Black mesh-style grille
- Climate control air-conditioning
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
GT 
G15 GT adds:
- Keyless entry
- Black leather/Grand Luxe suede upholstery with red highlights
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