2017 Small Car buying advice
It’s great when we receive a question from a Behind the Wheel reader that’s reasonably easy to answer. That was the case with this one received from Malcolm this morning… Howdy. I am interested in […]
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2017 Mazda2 – Toyota Yaris comparison
We put two top-selling light cars up against each other… There’s a newly refreshed version of both the Mazda2 and Toyota Yaris available now in dealerships across Australia. You can check out details of the […]
2017 Mazda2 Upgrade Launch Review
Refreshed 2017 Mazda2 Road Test and Review… The Mazda2 is continually one of the most popular cars in Australia and now the model features extra safety gear, more standard features and a minor styling upgrade. […]
Seat height adjuster issue sees Mazda models recalled
Recall for early model Mazda2, Mazda3 and Mazda6 vehicles… Australian owners of some Mazda models are being asked to return their vehicles to a dealer to have a possibly dangerous seat height adjuster issue attended […]
2017 Mazda2 Neo Review
2017 Mazda2 Neo Road Test and Review… Well here it easy, the access point into the Mazda line-up - the Mazda2 Neo. By definition this is the ground floor, yet I’m pleased to say you […]
Fuel Tank recall for Mazda2 Hatchback
A recall of Mazda2 Hatchbacks has been initiated after it was found the vehicles could have a fault that poses a fire risk. Affecting the DJ series of the Mazda2 hatch, all affected cars were […]
Mazda2 and RX-8 added to Takata Airbag Recalls
Updated advice from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) shows Mazda2 and Mazda RX-8 vehicles will also be recalled as part of the global Takata Airbag Recalls. As already reported, a number of Mazda […]
2016 Mazda 2 Maxx Video Review
Check out our 2016 Mazda 2 Maxx Video Review… NUTS and BOLTS – 2015 Mazda 2 Maxx Sedan Engine: 1.5 litre petrol producing 79kW and 139Nm Transmission: Six-speed manual or six-speed automatic Safety: Five stars Warranty: Three […]
2016 Mazda2 Maxx Review
2016 Mazda2 Maxx road test and review. The 2016 Mazda2 Maxx is simply a must-drive if you are in the market for a small sedan that is packed with features. Beyond that, Mazda has also […]
2015 Mazda2 Neo Sedan Review
2015 Mazda2 Neo Sedan road test and review. 2015 has seen the return of the Mazda2 Sedan after nearly six years away from the Australian car market. Mazda Australia passed me the keys to the entry-level […]
Mazda2 or Toyota Corolla?
Behind the Wheel listener Clair is in the market for a hatchback. Everyone tells me that the Toyota Corolla is the best car you can buy, but I kind of like the Mazda2 styling. What […]
Mazda2 Sedan lands in Australia
New Mazda2 Sedan in Australia from $14,990. After nearly six years away from the Australian market, Mazda has officially welcomed back a sedan version of the Mazda2. Priced from $14,990 and featuring the same interpretation […]
Mazda2 gets just four star safety score
Latest Euro NCAP results bring mixed news for Australian models. Mazda will be disappointed after the top-selling Mazda2 achieved only a four-star safety rating in Euro NCAP crash testing. The Australia-bound Fiat 500X, which will […]
Mazda2 sedan back in 2015
Mazda2 sedan returns to Australia later in the year. After a five year absence, Mazda has just confirmed that the Mazda2 sedan will return to Australian dealerships later in the year. Mazda hasn’t yet confirmed […]
Mazda2 named Japan Car of the Year
New model Mazda beats home Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The all-new Mazda2 has been crowned 2014 Japan Car of the Year. Judged by a panel of Japanese automotive journalists, the newly released Mazda2, which goes on sale […]
