2025 Mazda 2 price and specs: Manual dead, base price up

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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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

Drivetrains and Efficiency

Dimensions

Servicing and Warranty

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.

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

G15 GT adds:

• Keyless entry
• Black leather/Grand Luxe suede upholstery with red highlights

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