Never satisfied to rest on their laurels, the engineers at Mazda are completely redesigning the Mazda2 subcompact hatchback for the 2016 model year. It’s already a great car about to get even better. Learn what you can expect from the second generation, and then make plans to experience the Mazda2 in person at Cox Mazda in Bradenton, less than an hour south of Tampa.
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Mazda has earned accolades by never neglecting style, and the 2016 Mazda2 will continue that commitment to sharp looks. The body will feature curvier lines and a new grille design. Pictures reveal this to be a distinctly upscale and attractive vehicle, features that are rare in the subcompact class. The car will also be taller than the current model, and about six inches longer thanks to a new chassis that is designed to improve the driving experience and boost fuel efficiency ratings.
The forthcoming Mazda2 is also expected to have a new engine designed to boost power output. Exact details have not yet been confirmed, but most experts believe the powertrain will be a 1.5L SKYACTIV four-cylinder. That is similar to the outgoing engine, but thanks to careful refinements and the lighter weight of the chassis, it should produce more speed and power than it does now. Both six-speed manual and automatic transmissions are expected. Fuel efficiency ratings have not yet been released, but some have predicted improvements of as much as 20 percent.
Inside the cabin, the 2015 Mazda2 will feature a completely redesigned infotainment system that is controlled by both a dial-button array and touchscreen controls. This system will control the stereo and display important vehicle information, plus it will integrate with your smartphone and offer built-in navigation. This system is currently available in other Mazda models, and the response from drivers had been overwhelmingly positive. The new Mazda2 may also have a larger cargo capacity thanks to the longer chassis, and there are some indications that a head-up display will be available.
There is still a lot that we have yet to learn about the new 2016 Mazda2, but everything we have heard so far suggests this car will skyrocket to the top of the subcompact class. It should go on sale sometime this summer, and when it does you will be able to find it at Cox Mazda in Bradenton. Our address is 3101 Cortez Road West in Bradenton, FL 34207, and we are easy to reach from Tampa by simply taking I-75 south. In the meantime, feel free to visit Cox Mazda to see the current Mazda lineup in action.
Japanese model shown, US model may differ
Mazda has earned accolades by never neglecting style, and the 2016 Mazda2 will continue that commitment to sharp looks. The body will feature curvier lines and a new grille design. Pictures reveal this to be a distinctly upscale and attractive vehicle, features that are rare in the subcompact class. The car will also be taller than the current model, and about six inches longer thanks to a new chassis that is designed to improve the driving experience and boost fuel efficiency ratings.
Inside the cabin, the 2015 Mazda2 will feature a completely redesigned infotainment system that is controlled by both a dial-button array and touchscreen controls. This system will control the stereo and display important vehicle information, plus it will integrate with your smartphone and offer built-in navigation. This system is currently available in other Mazda models, and the response from drivers had been overwhelmingly positive. The new Mazda2 may also have a larger cargo capacity thanks to the longer chassis, and there are some indications that a head-up display will be available.