General introduction

Entering the new generation, the Mazda 2 2020 is moved to import complete units from Thailand instead of domestic assembly as before, increasing the competitive advantage of origin compared to competitors in the same segment. The upgrade does not have too many changes in interior design but in return, added quite a lot of technology “good value for money”. Currently, Mazda 2 is being imported and distributed by Thaco with 4 versions including seddan and hatchback with the listed price and specific rolling cost as follows:

In the framework of this article, we will have some preliminary comments on the hatchback version.

Exterior

Compared to the old version, the new generation does not change in terms of size, still the old numbers: 4,060 x 1,695 x 1,495 mm. This version is 260 mm shorter than the sedan but the wheelbase is 2,570 mm, the ground clearance is 143 mm, quite ideal for a B-class car, promising to bring spacious interior space and the ability to “climb sideways” flexibly in urban road conditions.

The upgrade of hatchback variant is equipped with the whole lighting system which is a modern and luxurious LED form with LED headlights that automatically adjust the height and low of the light, incorporating LED daytime running lights. Unfortunately, the turn signal system still uses conventional incandescent bulbs.

The new generation uses the KODO design language, bringing a more eye-catching overall than the previous Zoom Zoom philosophy on the old version. The most prominent is the front of the car, which looks more stylish with sharp strokes.

The body of the car continues to maintain its inspiration of strength and personality thanks to the appearance of embossed ribs, accompanied by a rearview mirror with power adjustment / folding function with turn signals and wheels. 5-inch sports wing with 16-inch size with 185/60 tires.

At the rear, the rear is equipped with eye-catching LED taillights and chrome exhaust, the rear trunk has a capacity of 280 liters, which is ideal for a B-class car. The minus point is the trunk edge is a bit high. so when it is necessary to carry heavy, bulky objects into the trunk, it will be a bit inconvenient and difficult.

furniture

Interior space on the upgrade now looks more personal with the appearance of two contrasting colors white – black. This new color scheme also makes the interior space more open.

In addition, users will also feel more clearly about the luxury on the new version thanks to the appearance of leather material on the seats. A special feature is the back seat cushion with a combination of 2 materials of leather and felt, accompanied by contrasting embossed stitching lines, which look much more eye-catching. However, the seats are still adjusted, the glass automatically touches the driver’s seat as before.

The steering wheel on the upgrade is designed in a new style, similar to the Mazda3 facelift or both Mazda6 and CX-5. On the right, there is a set of automatic throttle button (Cruise Control).

It can be said that one of the most valuable upgrades in the new generation is the appearance of the gear shift lever on the steering wheel, which helps to bring a more sporty driving feel and create more convenience for the driver. want to switch numbers. In addition, it is worth noting that on the B-class model, it is also equipped with a central control knob that supports the touch screen control similar to luxury cars.

In terms of spaciousness in the interior space, although the appearance looks compact, due to its large wheelbase, it is slightly better than both Vios and City so the legroom for passengers on the vehicle quite spacious, the space of the rows of seats ensures comfort for 3 adults with average height. However, a minor inconvenience for long journeys is that the car has no armrest for both front and rear seats.

Comfort – entertainment system

The infotainment system on the upgrade includes a 7-inch LCD screen, CD, AM / FM / MP3, AUX connection, USB and Bluetooth for hands-free calling. 6-speaker sound system, quite adequate and good value for the entertainment needs of the passengers.

The upgrade uses modern automatic air conditioning system, push-button start system, one-touch auto-steering glass, rear seats equipped with 3 headrests that can be customized for height and ability. flexibly folds 60/40, helping to expand the luggage compartment volume.

Engine

The Mazda2 2020 engine is unchanged, still a 1.5-liter, producing 109 horsepower and 141 Nm of torque, combined with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The additional driving assist technology on the new Mazda2 is G Vectoring Control. Vehicles still have the feature to stop / start the engine I-stop only in the segment.

Safe

Safety equipment of the Mazda2 2020 has also been upgraded from 2 to 6 airbags on the most advanced versions, adding back sensors. There are also features such as brake assist (ABS, EBD, BA), electronic balance, anti-slip, support for sloping departure and reversing camera.

Conclude

With new upgrades, the Mazda 2 2020 has become more attractive than the old version in terms of design, comfort and technology. Unfortunately, the car does not have a floor number for customers to buy cars to run the service, plus the participation of the all-new Kia Soluto model with the most attractive price in the current segment, the standard version costs 399 million dong and the high-end version costs 455 million dong (the price is about 550 million dong) … so in terms of sales, Mazda 2 still struggles quite hard.

However, as mentioned, this model is not inferior to rivals in terms of comfort and safety, so it will still be a good choice for those who want to buy serviced cars for domestic customers. families, women need to take their children to school, young people want a car with good performance, fuel economy and especially modern design, personality to express the aesthetic taste of the village. Dear.