Mazda 2 News

Mazda shrugs off challenges to its top-three placing in Australia, saying it is the least of its concerns.

Mazda’s next big thing isn’t going to be very large.

The little Yugo hatchback made by now long-gone Serbian brand Zastava Automobili appears to be making a return to a market that's increasingly being dominated by new Chinese brands, and in another twist, it won't be electric.Made from 1980 to 2008 the Yugo was popular in the United States, India, Egypt and Eastern Europe. The little car was also sold in Australia before Zastava Automobili ended operations.The Yugo brand, however, has been bought by German university professor, Dr Alexander Bjelic, who plans to resurrect the small hatch that's yet to be named.While a production version is still far off, Dr Bjelic used the recent 2025 Munich Car Design Event to show off a concept version. The catch is, it's a tiny scale model in a plastic box for now with Dr Bjelic aiming to have a full-size prototype ready for the 2027 Belgrade Expo. The model shows off the little hatch’s retro-cool looks with a modern twist on the Yugo hatch. The futuristic looks may be reminiscent of a tiny version of Hyundai's Ioniq 5 electric SUV, but Yugo says its upcoming car will be powered by an internal combustion engine. The brand said an electric variant may also become available at a later point.The original Yugo hatch was known for its affordability but had a poor reputation for reliability and build quality. While the car was sold in Australia along with 76 other countries, it's uncertain whether the resurrected version will be sold in Australia.If the Yugo hatch did make it Down Under it would be up against fierce tiny rivals such as Volkswagen's Polo, the Skoda Fabia, Toyota Yaris, Suzuki Swift, MG3 and Mazda2.Still, if Yugo can price the car lower than its competitors and arrive with a design that looks as good as the concept then it could be onto a winner. 

Mazda seems back on track in 2025 for a bumper sales year.

Two of Mazda’s most prized models could be on the chopping block globally, according to a report out of Japan, potentially costing the brand almost 24,000 sales domestically.

Big screens and displays in cars can make interiors look modern and minimalist but what happens if they fail?

Mazda is standing by its small car duo - the Mazda2 and Mazda3 - despite both models being amongst the oldest in its range and the market shift towards SUVs.

A fresh round of real world tests from the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) has detected several cars that use a lot more fuel than claimed.

Mazda has consolidated its CX-3 and Mazda2 ranges for 2025, while adding some safety and design upgrades in exchange for minor price rises.The Mazda CX-3 and 10 are getting on, having been launched nine and 10 years ago, respectively. Both will continue in their current guise for the foreseeable future, with no all-new models in the works.Despite its age, the CX-3 remains Mazda's second most popular model. For MY25, it is $920 dearer, at $30,370, before on-road costs.The entry point moves from Sport to Pure, with 18-inch machined alloy wheels, adaptive cruise control and autonomous emergency braking.Those technologies are also allocated to the CX-3 Evolve, which adds fog lamps and keyless entry. It gets sportier 18-inch machine-black alloy wheels and black synthetic leather upholstery as well.Near the top of the range, the GT SP replaces the Touring SP grade and adds a seven-speaker Bose sound system. The top-spec Akari gets new 18-inch bright finish alloys.As before, the CX-3 continues to be powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that sends 110kW/195Nm to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic gearbox.Unlike rivals such as the GWM Haval Jolion and Toyota Yaris Cross, there is no hybrid option.The updated Mazda2 range now starts at $26,990, before on-road costs, while the previous entry-level G15 Pure has been dropped.That means the option of a manual gearbox is gone and a six-speed automatic is now standard across the range.It is $620 more expensive than last year, and adds the same safety suite as the CX-3 range, as well as new 16-inch black metallic alloys.There is now only one other hatch option, the G15 GT, which is priced at $28,190, before on-road costs.The G15 GT is the only available in a sedan, which maintains the same price as the hatch.No changes have been made to the Mazda2's 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, which sends 82kW/144Nm to the front wheels.Both models are on sale now.All prices are at before on-road costsAll prices are at before on-road costs

Mazda Australia has confirmed a small pricing change to its line-up, almost a standard rise across all models, which took place as of January 1.