2020 Mazda2 Drops Into Philippines Amongst P995k Cost Tag (W/ Specs)

Coming equally a large surprise to wind upwardly 2019, Bermaz Auto Philippines, the official distributor of Mazda vehicles inwards the country, has travel brought inwards the refreshed subcompact Mazda2. It features the Evolved KODO styling along alongside a slew of enhancements for improved comfort as well as handling.

Despite its positioning equally Mazda’s virtually affordable offering, the 2020 Mazda2 doesn’t scrimp on blueprint or craftsmanship. In fact, merely equally the Mazda3 as well as Mazda6 has done inwards the compact as well as executive auto segments, the refreshed Mazda2 brings a heightened sense of premium, typically absent inwards the sub-compact auto category.

Outside, the refreshed Mazda2 gains a front end clip reminiscent of its larger Mazda6 sibling. This Evolved KODO blueprint brings the novel trademark elements—the simplified LED lighting elements, large fly grille, as well as re-sculpted bumpers to the smallest fellow member of the Mazda family. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 novel blueprint for its criterion 16-inch cycle consummate the changes.

Inside, the 2020 Mazda2 brings to a greater extent than premium features such equally new, to a greater extent than supportive seats derived from the brand’s Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture technology. With that, it promotes an S-shaped spine that helps resist unnecessary caput displace enhancing a driver’s sense of stability. The 7-inch Mazda Connect organisation likewise gains criterion Apple CarPlay as well as Android Auto connectivity equally well.

Under the hood remains the 1.5-liter Skyactiv-G engine. With the same improvements establish inwards in the Mazda3, it gains a flake to a greater extent than mightiness as well as torque—110 horsepower (up ii horsepower) at 6,000 rpm as well as 141 Nm of torque (up ii Nm) at 4,000 rpm. The sole transmission for 2020 is a 6-speed automatic alongside Sports Mode as well as paddle shifters.

But piece its powertrain is relatively unchanged, the Mazda2 features a re-tuned intermission for a smoother, to a greater extent than comfortable riding feel. It likewise adds several noise-fighting measures to realize a quieter cabin. It likewise gains G-Vectoring Control Plus. Part of Mazda’s Skyactiv-Vehicle Dynamics package, it builds on the master copy merits of GVC which uses engine torque to command a car’s swaying as well as pitching yesteryear lightly applying a brake strength to the outer wheels for greater stability. This enables the auto to improve handgrip emergency avoidance maneuvers as well as offers to a greater extent than confidence-inspiring controllability inwards diverse situations, including high-speed lane changes as well as driving on slippery roads.

Fans of Mazda’s subcompact offering though volition live surprised to know that for 2020, Bermaz Auto Philippines is bringing inwards a lonely variant dubbed the Mazda2 1.5 Elite. For readers alongside precipitous memories, this naming convention echoes the Mazda3’s. Available nevertheless inwards both sedan as well as hatchback flavors, it carries a P 995,000 toll tag.

Sales of the 2020 Mazda2 1.5 Elite showtime adjacent week.